Our NKBA Partner Brands Lead the Way Into the Holiday Season.
As temperatures drop and daylight shortens, winter invites a shift in how we design and experience our homes. It’s a season that celebrates warmth—visually, texturally, and emotionally. From rich stone surfaces to cozy woods, soft metallics, and high-performance finishes that hold up to holiday entertaining, the materials we choose play a decisive role in shaping winter’s atmosphere.
Winter’s Material Mood: Warm, Grounded, Textured
This season’s material direction is clear: warmth meets durability, craftsmanship meets performance. Whether it’s the depth of natural stone, the calm of sculptural ceramic, the grounding of rich wood, or the soft glow of brushed metals, NKBA partner brands are delivering materials that elevate winter living with lasting beauty and thoughtful engineering. Here’s a closer look at the winter-forward surfaces, textures, and finishes designers are embracing now.
1. Stone With Depth: Warm Neutrals & Natural Texture
Cosentino – Dekton and Silestone
Winter design leans into grounding materials—and stone leads the way. Cosentino’s new warm, tactile neutrals, such as the creamy taupes and sandy beiges found in the latest Dekton collections, offer a natural sense of calm. These surfaces pair beautifully with winter woods, brushed metals, and soft textiles.
Their high-performance durability also makes them ideal for the season’s heavy cooking, entertaining, and constant cleanup—resistant to heat, stains, and scratches.
Cambria – Veined Quartz Surfaces
Cambria’s richly veined quartz patterns bring movement and elegance to kitchen islands, bars, and bathroom vanities. Winter-friendly tones like warm whites, deep charcoals, and complex marbled designs create a sculptural centerpoint while keeping maintenance low during the busiest season.
2. Sculptural Ceramics and Textural Finishes
Duravit – Ceramic Basins and Minimalist Forms
Winter is a sensory season, and soft edges and natural ceramics add serenity to the bath. Duravit’s collections—including the Zencha washbowls and Qatego series—showcase warm matte finishes and handcrafted details that bring a spa-like tranquility to the home—their timeless aesthetic pairs well with winter palettes: earthy browns, soft greys, and textured whites.
3. Wood Tones That Bring Warmth
Wellborn Cabinets – Warm Stains and Transitional Finishes
Wood is always a winter staple, and Wellborn’s warm walnut stains, matte finishes, and transitional styles offer a cozy contrast to stone or metal. Their soft brown, deep espresso, and natural grain options anchor spaces—especially in kitchens where warmth and gathering define the season.
Dura Supreme – Rift-Cut Oak and Painted Neutrals
Rift-cut oak cabinetry adds organic movement and depth, while painted winter neutrals (smoke, mushroom, cream) create a calm, classic look. These materials layer beautifully with brushed brass or matte black hardware for a winter-ready palette.
4. Metallic Moments: Soft Brass, Graphite, and Champagne
Belwith Keeler and Top Knobs – Hardware With Winter Warmth
Winter metals take a softer approach—less shine, more texture, more depth.
- Aged brass brings golden warmth.
- Champagne bronze offers a subtle shimmer.
- Matte black or graphite adds modern grounding.
Hardware becomes winter’s “jewelry”—small, tactile, mood-setting details that complete a space.
5. Performance Materials Made for the Season
Beko – Appliance Finishes for Real-Life Winter
Between holiday hosting and the realities of cold-weather living, performance matters. Beko’s fingerprint-resistant stainless steel, durable oven doors, and easy-clean interior surfaces offer a winterproof approach to busy kitchens.
GE Profile and Monogram – Surfaces That Stand Up to Heavy Use
From smudge-resistant stainless to commercial-grade finishes, these appliance brands deliver beauty and resilience. Winter often means more cooking, baking, and gathering—materials that resist wear and wipe clean easily shine this time of year.
6. Surfaces That Embrace Softness and Matte Texture
Kohler – Matte Black and Brushed Brass Fixtures
Soft-touch finishes remain a winter favorite. Kohler’s matte fixtures in black, brushed brass, and modern gold pair perfectly with warm stone and winter woods, adding visual depth without overwhelming the palette. These finishes feel both contemporary and cozy, a sweet spot for winter design.
7. Sustainable Materials for a Thoughtful Season
Miele – Eco-Forward Finishes and Materials
Sustainability continues to shape material choices. Brands like Miele lead with energy-efficient products made from long-lasting materials that reduce waste and elevate daily living. Winter is a natural time to embrace the idea of “better, not more.”
