October 15, 2021 | Featured
Thermador’s inaugural Diversity in Design Pipeline (DDP) Initiative to empower a new generation of talent from underrepresented communities has kicked off with the announcement of student winners and the pairing of students with mentors. The program resulted from the findings…
Read More ›August 30, 2021 | Featured, Trends & Inspirations
Several years ago, the Stepping Stone Support Center in Littleton, Colo., a nonprofit providing skills training and social events to individuals with developmental disabilities, identified a need for adult housing for the population it serves. In 2016, a group from…
Read More ›August 2, 2021 | Business, Featured
If you are one of thousands of employers struggling to fill your workforce skills gap, you are not alone. According to an early 2020 study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, 74% of hiring managers noticed a skills gap even…
Read More ›July 26, 2021 | Featured, Trends & Inspirations
Last year, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery asked consumers about their views on home renovations and showrooms with a survey that offered a slight nod to the early months of the pandemic. Recognizing that a year later, the pandemic…
Read More ›July 1, 2021 | Featured
Decorating Den Interiors has announced the winning room makeovers from this year’s 37th International Dream Room Contest. The showcase categories include living rooms, family rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, children’s rooms, bathrooms, home offices, window treatments, outdoor spaces and commercial…
Read More ›June 25, 2021 | Featured
By Dianne M. Pogoda The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Summit: Luxury Defined, sponsored by Cambria, shared a wealth of information last week for two days, sharing informative research, intriguing discussions with luxe designers and luxury market experts. The…
Read More ›June 18, 2021 | Featured
For Bertazzoni’s first-ever Trend Report, they’ve reviewed and synthesized data, and have consulted the A&D community in North America to arrive at the design updates that are at the forefront of the kitchen industry. Here is what the Italian-based team…
Read More ›June 17, 2021 | Featured
With creativity and a little savvy, even the simplest remodels can seem luxurious to the average homeowner. Whether turning the master bath into a more spa-like space or transforming it into a glamorous, teched-out suite, homeowners across the board are…
Read More ›June 10, 2021 | Featured
Few could argue that never has there been a more optimum time to stretch your flexibility boundaries and engage in innovative ways in which to stay afloat and increase revenue streams. The pandemic had our industry in an uproar at…
Read More ›May 13, 2021 | Featured
Known for its beauty and ease of use, tile is a surface material that has stood the test of time. From cathedrals to modern backsplashes, tile has a way of enduring in interior design. KBB spoke with three brands and…
Read More ›May 3, 2021 | Featured
Older adults – the population of 65 and older projected to reach 23.5% by 2060 – are looking to comfortably age in their own homes. Especially with multigenerational housing on the rise, and the pandemic having forced some families to…
Read More ›April 23, 2021 | Featured
Technology can run the gamut from a refrigerator with different temperature zones or a hands-free faucet to whole-home automation systems that including lighting, security and temperature control. Are your clients looking for a cooking appliance they can interact with via…
Read More ›April 23, 2021 | Featured
In a new survey and report from Bid-On-Equipment, 870 American homeowners were asked about the DIY home improvement projects they undertook during the pandemic . They analyzed trends in spending on home improvement projects over the last year and also…
Read More ›April 16, 2021 | Featured
By Chelsie Butler Even before the pandemic, households were blending into multigenerational living areas. Millennials saving up for their first homes were moving back in with their parents, and we were seeing the older generations reuniting with their adult children…
Read More ›April 9, 2021 | Featured
The Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach, the fourth-annual Florida iteration of the show house program in New York City, has officially launched, benefitting both Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach…
Read More ›April 9, 2021 | Featured
Over the past year, Spanish tile manufacturers have crafted new ranges of ceramics to fulfill the evolving needs in interior and exterior design. These manufacturers used production techniques that fuse the functional qualities of ceramic materials with the versatility of…
Read More ›March 26, 2021 | Featured
By Andreina Tinoco, Head of Design at FORM Kitchens. COVID has had profound effects on the interior design industry. Homeowners are spending more time than ever at home, and with more than $68.6 billion dollars expected to be spent on…
Read More ›March 22, 2021 | Featured, People
Before closing out Women’s History Month, KBB decided to explore the topic of women working in the construction industry. We spoke with four successful members of the NAHB Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) to find out how they got…
Read More ›March 15, 2021 | Featured
Sitting on more than an acre in Scottsdale, Ariz., and offering sweeping views of the Sonoran Desert, the 2020 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Home of the Year could easily find…
Read More ›March 8, 2021 | Featured, Trends & Inspirations
KB Home has unveiled a wellness concept home located at its Santolina at South Mountain community in Phoenix. Built in partnership with the Well Living Lab, the Well Living Lab Healthy Home demonstrates how the latest advancements in design and construction materials can…
Read More ›January 7, 2021 | Featured
Last year saw optimistic, naturally inspired and fun-loving trends at the beginning of January spiral down into neutral tones, comfort items and peace-inducing colors. Looking ahead to interior design for 2021, trends likely will shift again from elements that inspire…
Read More ›January 1, 2021 | Featured
More than ever this year, our kitchen appliances have taken a leading role in the kitchen. Refrigerators and freezers have been tested for their capacity and ability to keep foods fresher for longer. Ovens and ranges have produced more home…
Read More ›December 25, 2020 | Featured
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has released the “High Point Market Style Report for Winter/Spring 2021.” The 30-page report was produced by eight influential trend trackers, all part of the HPMA’s 2020 Style Spotters team. With half the team…
Read More ›December 17, 2020 | Featured
Tile of Spain, the association representing more than 125 Spanish tile manufacturers, has announced the winners of the 19th–annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. The objective of these awards is to promote the use of Spanish…
Read More ›December 10, 2020 | Featured
Seasonal Living Magazine recently opened the first 20,000-sq.-ft. luxury virtual Designer Showhouse, a 3D walk-through experience with built-in product discovery/shopping and highlighted products with augmented reality features. Built entirely in the virtual world, this modern residence digitally sits on 20…
Read More ›December 4, 2020 | Featured
Interior design and home furnishings franchise company Decorating Den Interiors has introduced the award-winning room makeovers from this year’s 36th International Dream Room Contest. There were 326 rooms entered in the competition, and the designs showcased are from 17 different…
Read More ›November 30, 2020 | Featured
Especially now when consumers are putting a high value on both relaxation and cleanliness, the power of water in our homes cannot be understated. Homeowners are craving bath fixtures that are not only highly functional and durable but also showcase…
Read More ›November 23, 2020 | Featured
Making our most valued kitchen and bath products – from a favorite soaking tub to a unique light fixture and to the kitchen sink itself – takes much more than complex machinery and logistics. For many of these products, hands-on…
Read More ›November 16, 2020 | Featured
Style Spotters LIVE! is a long-standing High Point Market tradition combining product insights, trend predictions and an overview of launches and introductions via a panel discussion. The cycle’s panel discussion recently highlighted pre-selected product favorites from team members across several…
Read More ›November 5, 2020 | Featured
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way we live in a matter of months and has such changed the future of home design. With less time out in the world, we have realized the ways that our homes now…
Read More ›November 2, 2020 | Featured
The pandemic has had a tremendous impact on many industries, including kitchen and bath manufacturing and renovations. Fortunately, this time has been mostly advantageous for those in the home remodeling business, where clients are stuck in their houses and demanding…
Read More ›October 23, 2020 | Featured
Dacor has revealed the winners of the 2020 Dacor National Kitchen Design Contest. The jury evaluated 132 entries from students and professionals across the U.S. and Canada to determine 20 finalists, from which three grand-prize professional design winners and one…
Read More ›October 19, 2020 | Featured
In a completely digital format, the 2020 Smart Kitchen Summit (SKS) took place over three days and featured continuous talks, panels, product showcases and even networking opportunities. KBB listened to discussions on generational differences in the kitchen, changes after 2020…
Read More ›October 13, 2020 | Featured
The inaugural Kips Bay Decorator Show House is now open to the public in North Dallas’ historic Woodland Estates neighborhood. With designs from 27 of the industry’s top creatives, the show house can be visited both in person and virtually…
Read More ›October 9, 2020 | Featured
ADAC and VERANDA recently presented the 2020 Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards to the region’s most innovative minds in the categories of residential design, contract design and architecture. The entrants were judged by top industry professionals and…
Read More ›October 5, 2020 | Featured
Entrants from the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) recently learned the results of the annual Design Excellence Awards (DEA) competition over Zoom. Designer David Santiago of Casa Santi Interior Design and the Strictly Santi…
Read More ›September 30, 2020 | Featured
While we are still making our way through this uncertain period of time, what remains constant is the desire for products that make things easier for us. This year’s Product Innovator Award winners fulfill this wish tenfold – whether the…
Read More ›September 17, 2020 | Featured
While it was growing in popularity even before the pandemic, the smart home industry has truly boomed in 2020. Between working from home, doing school virtually or needing healthier living solutions, consumers are suddenly fully aware of how much they…
Read More ›September 10, 2020 | Featured
The 43rd-annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase has hosted its first-ever virtual event, showcasing the work of more than 20 top interior and landscape designers who have transformed 27 distinct spaces. Because of public health concerns around COVID-19, in-person tours will…
Read More ›September 2, 2020 | Featured
We are thrilled to announced the winning lineup of our second-annual Kitchen & Bath Business Person of the Year initiative. Just like last year, we had an amazing round of nominees – those who are making an impact with their…
Read More ›August 31, 2020 | Featured
Tile has a history that stretches back centuries. Before it was used as a focal point, a practical surface or a sturdy flooring material, it was used in everyday circumstances like terracotta roofing or as an art form in cathedrals…
Read More ›August 24, 2020 | Featured
Sometimes the best designs are all about the details. When it comes to often-touched hardware – whether it’s on a cabinet, a faucet handle or a doorknob – the way the product feels is just as important as how it…
Read More ›August 3, 2020 | Featured
The year of 2020 has not been the best. Because of recent events – most notably, the pandemic – a third of Americans are reporting signs of clinical depression and anxiety, according to a recent survey by the U.S. Census…
Read More ›July 30, 2020 | Featured
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) announced today plans for the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in February are moving forward to include a new omni-experience format. KBIS, which is the largest North American trade show dedicated to…
Read More ›July 20, 2020 | Featured
Highly functional – and beautiful – storage is more important than ever today. Clients are looking for cabinetry that caters exactly to their needs, whether that’s more pantry space, versatile storage for homeschooling materials or an organized place to put…
Read More ›July 5, 2020 | Featured
With social distancing likely to continue for some time, outdoor kitchen design is evolving. KBB spoke with several manufacturers that specialize in outdoor kitchens to find out more about what clients are asking for now and how designers can provide…
Read More ›June 29, 2020 | Featured
By Dianne M. Pogoda Many kitchen and bath pros have been working from home, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ve been working in homes. As states have begun to open up and remodelers have resumed their in-house work, safety remains…
Read More ›June 22, 2020 | Featured
Without physical networking and events happening, today the best way to market your design business is to ramp up online presence and drive traffic to your website. Social media is essential for interior designers, but not everyone is going to…
Read More ›June 15, 2020 | Featured
Clients are more health conscious than ever, and in future remodels they will be looking for easy ways to keep their homes clean. With the spread of COVID-19, air quality is a top priority for this post-pandemic consumer. Before spring…
Read More ›June 5, 2020 | Featured
As parts of the world begin to reopen, showrooms are reopening but are grappling with how to receive customers in a safe way. Enclosed spaces, close contact and lots of touchable surfaces can create a risky situation. Instead, showrooms that…
Read More ›June 1, 2020 | Featured
One of the biggest problems COVID-19 created for designers was taking away the ability to meet a client and see their space in person. The power of good W-Fi and technology like Zoom and Facetime digital tools are helping alleviate…
Read More ›May 28, 2020 | Featured
CEDIA Expo 2020, scheduled for September 8-12, 2020, in Denver has been officially cancelled. A CEDIA Expo Virtual Experience is being planned. The cancellation decision was made by Emerald, owners of the trade show, following a declaration on May 27 from the Governor…
Read More ›May 23, 2020 | Featured
Sherwin-Williams has announced the winners of its 10th-annual Student Design Challenge, a competition that recognizes the growing talent of design students across North America. Designs were accepted in both the residential and commercial categories, with first-, second- and third-place winners…
Read More ›May 21, 2020 | Featured
By Louie Delaware – Co-Founder of the Living In Place Institute Are you worried now about your mom or dad because they might need more care and monitoring in their home? Or are you wondering if they should move to…
Read More ›May 15, 2020 | Featured
COVID-19 hit at a hard time for many, but some of the most affected are the recent graduates and students who are now entering a damaged economy. Internships are difficult to facilitate with social distancing, jobs are scarce, and even…
Read More ›May 11, 2020 | Featured
Social distancing involves a lot of sacrifices: no parties, no concerts, no trade shows and no public parks. Fortunately, the interior design industry is working around these barriers to still exchange advice and network – even virtually. CEUs can be…
Read More ›May 4, 2020 | Featured
Navigating business and daily life during COVID-19 is difficult, but hard times can bring out the best in us. This is evident through all the industry leaders, small businesses and influencers who are doing their part to help those in…
Read More ›April 24, 2020 | Featured
Originally planned to take place this past week in New Orleans, the show was able to go on for Coverings in a new virtual format, Coverings Connected. For four days, attendees were able to attend live webinars, view on-demand content…
Read More ›April 20, 2020 | Featured
The pandemic is affecting every company and every aspect of business, including factories, marketing, showrooms, distribution and kitchen and bath brands. KBB talked with several kitchen and bath manufacturers scattered across North America and Europe to find out how they…
Read More ›April 10, 2020 | Featured
Social distancing is difficult in a business that often involves in-person meetings. To keep the wheels turning, designers are turning to digital methods of design. Instead of physical meetings, there is Zoom and Facetime, and instead of a table full…
Read More ›April 6, 2020 | Featured
Everyone has the same outlook for the next few weeks – or months – and that sense of the unknown is in some ways bringing out the best in humanity. The interior design industry is a part of this. Some…
Read More ›April 1, 2020 | Featured
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has launched a new live interactive digital forum called – Brave New Business – designed to connect, share and inform. Created with our industry partners at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and Kitchen &…
Read More ›March 31, 2020 | Featured
At the beginning of this month, Dacor debuted the flagship location of The Dacor Kitchen Theater, the third showroom for the brand at The Boardwalk in Irvine, Calif. The destination is meant to serve as a full-scale showroom, event and…
Read More ›March 12, 2020 | Featured
The situation with COVID-19, or coronavirus, is changing hourly, and with the World Health Organization’s recent announcement of a global pandemic, rippling effects are showing across all industries – including design. KBB talked with designers across the country to find…
Read More ›March 9, 2020 | Featured
Atlanta Magazine and Atlanta Magazine’s HOME recently partnered with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra to present the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Designer Showhouse, which has opened to the public. Atlanta-based Harrison Design’s modern studio director, Robert Tretsch III, based the design of…
Read More ›February 27, 2020 | Featured
As principal of Atlanta-based Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio and KBB’s 2019 Person of the Year, designer Matthew Quinn is known for his original and client-inspired designs. He is the recipient of numerous national design awards and has been…
Read More ›February 21, 2020 | Featured
The Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach, the third-annual Florida iteration of the show house, is now open until March 1. Benefitting both Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, the…
Read More ›February 10, 2020 | Featured
Last week in Valencia, Spain, the Cevisama tile and surfaces show boasted more than just beautifully traditional encaustic tiles or more wood-look surfaces. For three days, KBB scoured the show floor for the most groundbreaking products – look out for…
Read More ›January 30, 2020 | Featured
By Jaclyn Crawford With DIY home renovations on the rise and heavily edited home improvement shows blurring the line between reality and entertainment, it’s easy for everyday Americans to misunderstand how much physical labor and hard-earned skill is required for…
Read More ›January 27, 2020 | Featured
The 2020 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) announced the Best of KBIS 2020 award winners during the awards ceremony held on the KBISNeXT Stage sponsored by Houzz Pro. The prestigious annual program recognizes the most innovative new kitchen, bath,…
Read More ›January 22, 2020 | Featured
By Dianne M. Pogoda LAS VEGAS — NKBA’s annual State of the Industry panel discussion, featuring executives from key segments of the kitchen, bath and design industries, focused on two of the most critical concerns in the business: the shortage…
Read More ›January 17, 2020 | Featured
Design and Construction Week (DCW) is finally here! The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and the International Builders’ Show (IBS) is again in Las Vegas for this year’s event. KBIS will host more than 31,000 attendees and more than…
Read More ›January 13, 2020 | Featured
The names of the five winners of Top Knob’s inaugural Design Board Contest have been released. Entrants – including interior designers, architects and trade professionals – were invited to submit their projects for a chance to win up to $5,000….
Read More ›January 6, 2020 | Featured
It’s a new year, and the design community is looking ahead to trends and styles that will prevail. Houzz recently released its own predictions, outlining how colors, luxurious bathrooms and wood cabinets will play a part in homes in 2020….
Read More ›December 27, 2019 | Featured
Urbanization is increasing in popularity, and so interior designers are looking for more ways to save on valuable square footage in a tiny kitchen or bath. Fortunately, manufacturers are answering the call with space-efficient products; these innovative designs make good…
Read More ›December 20, 2019 | Featured
Huntwood Cabinets recently announced the winners of its 2019 Design Contest. Open to all Huntwood kitchen designers and direct reps, entrants were required to submit a short project bio, project photos, floor plan and overall cost breakdown. “My criteria for…
Read More ›December 17, 2019 | Featured
LG Electronics (LG) is delivering a superior at-home cooking experience with its new LG InstaView ThinQ Range with Air Fry. The complete cooking solution integrates air frying and the company’s industry-first InstaView technology, paired with AI-powered advanced customer service and…
Read More ›December 9, 2019 | Featured
Duravit USA has announced the winner and honorable mentions of its seventh-annual Designer Dream Bath Competition. As part of a new 2019 program with sales partner Frank Webb Home, the competition evolved from a national footprint to a regional focus…
Read More ›December 2, 2019 | Featured
After a 2019 in which the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates three times, refinancing activity surged and home prices continued to rise while existing-home sales began to fall, real estate experts are looking ahead to 2020 with cautious optimism. The…
Read More ›November 29, 2019 | Featured
Instead of building a new home on a nearly four-acre forested lot in Sandy Springs, Ga., architectural designer Frank Heery of Atlanta-based Harrison Design set out to revitalize the existing 1950s-era saltbox-style home. With construction done by White Oak Fine…
Read More ›November 25, 2019 | Featured
The winners of this year’s 2020 Design Inspiration Awards have been announced. Interior designers from around North America submitted their best designs using 2020 Design. The software allows kitchen, bathroom and closet designers to create visualizations using actual materials and…
Read More ›November 18, 2019 | Featured
Opened to the public on Nov. 14 through Dec. 15, the Holiday House NYC is moving to a historic Neo-Georgian 12,000-sq.-ft. townhouse on the Upper East Side of New York City. The $12,000,000 townhouse features five bedrooms, a sizable garden…
Read More ›November 11, 2019 | Featured
Whether above basin, apron style or deep basin, sinks for both the kitchen and bath are often playing the star of the show when it comes to design. A variety of standout finishes, sleek colors and fun shapes are making…
Read More ›November 1, 2019 | Featured
The theme of KBB’s next issue is health and wellness. There are countless ways a design can positively impact a homeowner’s well-being – from more natural light to safer showers and better ventilation – but there is one often overlooked…
Read More ›October 28, 2019 | Featured
Design + Tech Connection, a special event powered by NKBA, KBB and CE Pro magazines, will unite design pros and home tech integrators on Dec. 11, 2019, at Convene in New York, for a one-day conference, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The brightest and most provocative…
Read More ›October 21, 2019 | Featured
More than 110 kitchen and bath design projects from across North America were submitted in nine categories for the first national Showplace Cabinetry Design Contest. The designers were asked to submit a variety of materials for judging, including professional imagery….
Read More ›October 17, 2019 | Featured
The Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse has returned to New York’s Brooklyn Heights neighborhood. Open until Nov. 3, the event is taking place in an 1820s wood-frame house on a tree-lined street near the Promenade, located at 13 Pineapple Street. Proceeds…
Read More ›October 14, 2019 | Featured
Now in its fifth year, the Smart Kitchen Summit (SKS) once again brought leaders across the food and cooking ecosystems to Seattle to discover new technologies and solutions that merge food, kitchens and technology. KBB participated in the more than…
Read More ›October 10, 2019 | Featured
Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove announced the global winners of the 2017-2018 Kitchen Design Contest at its “Best of the Best” Winners’ Summit & Gala awards dinner recently in Charleston, S.C. The contest’s panel of judges evaluated more than 1,800 entries…
Read More ›October 3, 2019 | Featured
KBB is pleased to announce the winners of our 2019 Product Innovator Awards competition! After combing through multiple submissions, our rock-star panel of judges chose the best kitchen and bath products in our industry. Criteria included fulfilling market needs, technological…
Read More ›September 23, 2019 | Featured
Subtle but growing in popularity, there has been a trend in wellness that has permeated the kitchen and bath industry. Biophilic design incorporates experiences of the natural world – such as circadian lighting, natural sounds or scenes– into the modern…
Read More ›September 16, 2019 | Featured
CEDIA Expo took place last week at the Colorado Convention Center, bringing together more than 20,000 home tech pros and 500 exhibitors to the leading event in smart home technology. KBB magazine went to find out more about what’s happening…
Read More ›September 5, 2019 | Featured
KBB is pleased to announce the winners of our 2019 Designs of the Year competition! After reading through multiple submissions, our revered panel of judges chose the best kitchen, bath and showroom projects in our industry. Criteria included fulfilling client…
Read More ›August 29, 2019 | Featured
Design for health and wellness is a huge movement in the residential kitchen and bath industry. Busy schedules and an overload of technology at your fingertips have consumers aching for products and design elements that make their lives easier and…
Read More ›August 29, 2019 | Featured
The Design Center at the Merchandise Mart and LuxeHome have announced the 2019 inductees into the Merchandise Mart Hall of Fame. Honorees will be celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at Design Chicago during the annual Chicago VIP Luxury Gala….
Read More ›August 19, 2019 | Featured
Fantini USA has announced the winners of its third-annual Fantini Design Awards, which recognizes excellence in kitchen and bath design throughout North America. Architects, designers and building developers were called upon to submit projects inspired by water that show how…
Read More ›August 8, 2019 | Featured
When it comes to today’s smart home tech, manufacturers are looking at how their products can make lives healthier, more fun and less tedious. Voice control, remote Wi-Fi connectivity and customizable features are becoming the norm, and trends in remote…
Read More ›August 1, 2019 | Featured
The Educational Foundation (EF) of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association, has released the names of its design student scholarship winners for 2019. Since the early years of this 72-year-old global design industry alliance, EF has awarded scholarships to…
Read More ›July 25, 2019 | Featured
Integrated brand experience agency Mode recently released a study that explores how premium home goods brands are connecting with consumers. The study looked at more than 4,500 data points from about 140 successful brands across 16 different categories – from…
Read More ›July 19, 2019 | Featured
By Patricia Gaylor During the past couple of years at KBIS, we’ve been witnessing a huge shift in how technology can affect the way we live and work. Everywhere I looked at the 2019 show, someone was demonstrating the virtues…
Read More ›July 15, 2019 | Featured
The demand for smart home products has been steadily growing over the last few years and is projected to reach $53.5 billion worldwide by 2022. With that in mind, we at KBB are especially excited about our upcoming July/August issue,…
Read More ›July 8, 2019 | Featured
Being forced to move because of changing life circumstances is something no homeowner ever wants to face. Equally disconcerting is experiencing discomfort, fear or a lack of independence in one’s own home. Fortunately, manufacturers and designers are working to ensure…
Read More ›June 28, 2019 | Featured
The Holiday House Hamptons designer showhouse, presented by HC&G, has opened to the public in Watermill, N.Y. Founded by 22-year veteran breast cancer survivor Iris Dankner, Holiday House donates all gala and general admission ticket sales to the Breast Cancer Research…
Read More ›June 20, 2019 | Featured
Sherwin-Williams has announced the winners of its ninth Student Design Challenge, an annual competition for design students across North America. First-, second- and third-place winners were awarded, in addition to a Facebook fan favorite, who was chosen by the public….
Read More ›June 17, 2019 | Featured
CEDIA has named the Americas region finalists for the 2019 CEDIA Home Technology Professional Awards competition. These awards recognize the top projects CEDIA home technology professional members have completed during the last year. “The caliber of craftsmanship, style and creativity…
Read More ›June 7, 2019 | Featured
Where we live – and the methods and products we use to build our homes – can help or hinder the environment. According to the EPA, more than 500 million tons of construction and demolition debris are sent to landfills…
Read More ›June 3, 2019 | Featured
Today’s homeowners have higher expectations for their bathrooms than ever before. High-functioning and organized are givens, but the main goal for the majority of bathroom renovations is to create a relaxing and luxurious space in which the owners can find…
Read More ›May 24, 2019 | Featured
Photography by David Christensen The Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens, benefitting the Atlanta History Center, is now open to the public through June 2. The home in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta measures in at 12,268 square feet and was…
Read More ›May 20, 2019 | Featured, People
It is our distinct pleasure to honor some of those who are passionate, innovative and influencing in today’s kitchen and bath industry. The KBB editors chose the Person of the Year and the six Praiseworthy Picks based on how they are…
Read More ›May 10, 2019 | Featured
According to Statista, mobile app downloads each year have been steadily increasing. In 2017, there were 178 billion app downloads, and that number is projected to grow to 205 billion this year and progress to 258 billion in 2022 –…
Read More ›April 26, 2019 | Featured
Caroline Smith of Memphis, Tenn.-based Caroline V. Smith Interiors is the grand-prize winner in BlueStar’s fourth-annual Kitchen Design Competition. The winning sophisticated design was selected for its classic elegance, blending dramatic navy tones with bright whites and brass finishes. “This…
Read More ›April 26, 2019 | Featured
San Francisco is known for its iconic architecture and historic sights, and this year’s Decorator Showcase project – opening this week – was no exception. The designers were challenged to renovate a historic 18,000-sq-ft. mansion, which was also a San…
Read More ›April 22, 2019 | Featured
By Leigh Spicher, national director of design studios for Ashton Woods From brewing a warm cup of coffee at the crack of dawn to sneaking in for that midnight snack, the kitchen is the center of our day-to-day living. Today…
Read More ›March 31, 2019 | Featured
The number of Americans living in homes with more than one generation has grown steadily over the past decade, and recent studies show that the trend is not slowing down. According to a recent report from the Pew Research Center,…
Read More ›March 25, 2019 | Featured
We attended the Architectural Digest Design Show last week in NYC and wanted to share what we saw in just one day. Piers 92 and 94 were jam packed with four different show areas, including Refresh, Made, Furnish and Shops…
Read More ›March 15, 2019 | Featured
Formica Corp. and a panel of judges have revealed the winners of the annual FORM Student Innovation Competition. Interior design, architecture and furniture design students were challenged to create a rendering of a “resimercial” furniture design using Formica brand products…
Read More ›March 7, 2019 | Featured
The Kips Bay Show House Palm Beach, the second-annual Florida iteration of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House in New York City, boasted creations from 22 prominent design firms. The 10,000-sq.-ft. Mediterranean-style mansion in West Palm Beach was transformed in…
Read More ›March 1, 2019 | Featured
Palm Springs, Calif., is known worldwide for its mid-century modern architecture. Every February, the area highlights this heritage with Modernism Week, a celebration of the design, architecture, art, fashion and culture of that time period. Of the more than 350…
Read More ›February 28, 2019 | Featured
The 2019 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has announced the Best of KBIS 2019 award winners. Honored in a ceremony held on the KBISNeXT Stage sponsored by HomeAdvisor, the prestigious annual program recognizes the most innovative new products that were introduced…
Read More ›February 14, 2019 | Featured
Design and Construction Week® (DCW) is finally here! The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and the International Builders’ Show (IBS) is moving back to Las Vegas for this year’s dynamic event. KBIS will host more than 24,000 attendees and…
Read More ›February 8, 2019 | Featured
The Kitchen and Bath Business Designs of the Year Awards is now open and accepting entries. Since 1999, the competition – formerly known as the Design Awards –has honored outstanding kitchen, bath and showroom designs and those who create it….
Read More ›February 4, 2019 | Featured
Cevisama, the international showcase gathering tile and natural stone sectors, last week hosted more than 94,000 attendees and 793 exhibitors for three days of creative programming in Valencia, Spain. The majority of the exhibitors came from Spain and Italy and…
Read More ›January 28, 2019 | Awards & Events, Featured
The 2019 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is welcoming many new and returning brands, including those expanding on booth space and celebrating various milestones. KBB spoke exclusively to a handful of them to get a sense of what they…
Read More ›January 21, 2019 | Featured
The vanity can be both the centerpiece and the workhorse of the bathroom, providing what homeowners need to relax and take care of themselves. The design of this important piece of furniture comes down to the manufacturers that have been…
Read More ›January 14, 2019 | Awards & Events, Featured
This year’s NKBA Voices from the Industry Conference is featuring more than 80 speakers in the following kitchen and bath industry topics: Grow Your Business, Kitchen & Bath Specialty Training, Design, Management and Customer Service. All one-hour sessions offer 0.1…
Read More ›January 7, 2019 | Featured
Brands that invest in their communities often see a beneficial return. Recently, several manufacturers chose to give back to their local charities, organizations and causes that were important to their values and initiatives. KBB spoke with these companies to find…
Read More ›January 2, 2019 | Featured
As 2019 begins and companies are looking to the future, many are also recalling their past and how it affects their brand today. While the economy continues to grow and trends evolve quickly, manufacturers know that a history of success…
Read More ›December 21, 2018 | Featured
Huntwood Cabinets has announced the winners of its 2018 Design Contest. Open to all Huntwood kitchen designers and direct reps, entrants were judged on completeness of drawings, elevations and floor plans; the ability to overcome project challenges; and the documentation…
Read More ›December 16, 2018 | Featured
Virginia Tech’s smart home concept, FutureHAUS Dubai, has taken first place in the 2018 Solar Decathlon Middle East. This year’s competition – launched by the United States Department of Energy and the United Arab Emirates’ Dubai Electricity & Water Authority…
Read More ›December 7, 2018 | Featured
2020 has revealed the winners of this year’s 2020 Design Inspiration Awards. Interior designers from around North America submitted their best designs using 2020 Design; this software allows designers to create visualizations using materials and finishes from a selection of…
Read More ›December 3, 2018 | Featured
The New York Chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA NY) recently announced its 12th-annual “Rising Stars of Design” at an awards ceremony in New York City. The honorees include: Anelle Gandelman and Ariella Duker, A-List Interiors; Casey…
Read More ›November 23, 2018 | Featured
Holiday House NYC recently opened to the public in an eight-bedroom limestone townhouse at 118 East 76th Street in New York City. Founded by 21-year veteran breast cancer survivor Iris Danker, Holiday House NYC donates all gala and ticket sales…
Read More ›November 15, 2018 | Featured
More than 200 exhibitors and 6,000 interior designers, architects, retailers and distributors will be pouring into the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center for ICFF South Florida – the show for luxury home products. Happening Dec. 4-6, ICFF South Florida…
Read More ›November 11, 2018 | Featured
Thanksgiving might be just around the corner, but companies in the kitchen and bath industry don’t need that excuse to give back. In recent months, several have been partnering with charities, creating fundraisers and honoring local heroes. KBB talked with…
Read More ›November 5, 2018 | Featured
Making it through economic ups and downs, changing consumer preferences and evolving technology do not make for an easy playing field. For companies with years of experience backing their name, the story of success often reveals the innovation and perseverance…
Read More ›October 29, 2018 | Featured
Duravit USA has completed the sixth edition of its annual Designer Dream Bath Competition, where one winner and two honorable mentions were selected for both the Built and Unbuilt categories. For the Built category, which honors a project completed featuring…
Read More ›October 22, 2018 | Featured
In a world of digital connections, joining an organization can seem like just another networking program. However, there are several membership opportunities available for designers, builders, architects and remodelers that can better connect professionals with new clients, find helpful prospects…
Read More ›October 15, 2018 | Featured
Each year the DXV Design Panel brings together award-winning interior designers to create spaces inspired by the DXV collections. The Design Panel aims to encourage a dynamic, two-way conversation with professionals and consumers about the larger universe of opulent design….
Read More ›October 1, 2018 | Featured
For the Fantini Design Awards, architects, designers and building developers were called to submit eligible projects inspired by water and a passion for Italian design that show how Fantini products helped turn their visions into reality. Now in its second…
Read More ›September 24, 2018 | Featured
Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry recently announced the winners of the first-ever Wood-Mode Design Awards contest. As part of the company’s 75th anniversary, it looked to celebrate great design by featuring designer projects showcasing custom Wood-Mode and Brookhaven cabinetry in spaces…
Read More ›September 10, 2018 | Featured
For three days last week, more than 20,000 home tech pros and 500 exhibitors convened for the leading event in connected technology: CEDIA Expo. Taking place at the San Diego Convention Center and offering more than 40 new exhibitors than…
Read More ›August 17, 2018 | Featured
There is a lot to be said for a company that has survived and flourished through the decades. Among economic difficulties, evolving technology and changing consumer demands, the manufacturers who have made it have a story of success and growth…
Read More ›August 13, 2018 | Featured
Stepping into any career has never been an easy task, and new interior designers have it particularly hard. Their job depends on their reputation, which can be established – or harmed – through word of mouth and social, print and…
Read More ›July 30, 2018 | Featured
In our recently released July/August issue of KBB magazine, one of the many highlights was on the smart home and the smart appliances, fixtures and connected home systems that are changing this growing industry. Connected home experts and manufacturers spoke…
Read More ›July 23, 2018 | Featured, People
Delta Faucet and New York Magazine recently joined forces to launch the Design Beyond Fellowship, a unique opportunity for emerging interior designers. Four fellows were chosen from a pool of qualified applicants to partake in a summer-long immersive learning experience…
Read More ›July 16, 2018 | Featured
The Hamptons 2018 Summer Show House is set to open on July 29th and is expected to feature all of the elements for a sumptuous yet simple style of living. Located on Long Island, N.Y., the more than 8,000-sq.-ft., three-floor…
Read More ›July 9, 2018 | Featured
Plumbing fixtures are steadily becoming the jewelry of the kitchen and bath. From decorative apron fronts to deep basins with elaborate designs on the interior, the sink is more often being chosen as the highlight of a space. With this…
Read More ›June 22, 2018 | Featured
This summer the mobile application industry, today one of the biggest trades worldwide, will turn 10 years old. Over the past decade, it has accumulated millions of app developers and the billions of smartphone owners who use mobile apps daily….
Read More ›June 18, 2018 | Featured
There are many simple ways a designer can help the environment. By choosing eco-friendly, energy- and water-saving, repurposed or recycled products, they can ensure their design has a lesser impact on the earth. Thankfully, manufacturers are automatically instilling these values…
Read More ›June 8, 2018 | Featured
The Decorators & Designers Association of Canada (DDA Canada) recently revealed the winners of its Canada-wide annual Decorating and Design Competition at a gala event in Toronto. Now in its 24th year, DDA Canada’s competition inspires decorating and design professionals…
Read More ›May 31, 2018 | Featured
The Kips Bay Decorator Show House has landed in the Upper East Side of Manhattan and claimed the 110 East 76th Street as its 2018 location. The show house is visited by 15,000 people each year and benefits the Kips…
Read More ›May 17, 2018 | Featured
First-Place Winner: Nia Gibbs, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, Fla. Sherwin-Williams has announced the winners of the eighth-annual Student Design Challenge. First-, second- and third-place winners were awarded, in addition to Facebook fan favorites who were…
Read More ›May 17, 2018 | Featured
Recently, members and guests of the Interior Design Society (IDS) gathered in Savannah, Ga., to honor the winners of the Designer of the Year competition. The awards were presented by Birmingham, Mich.-based designer Corey Damen Jenkins. “The Designer of the…
Read More ›May 4, 2018 | Awards & Events, Featured
Recently, the 2018 Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards were presented by the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) to the region’s most creative minds. Judged by top industry professionals, the awards were presented at a gala held at…
Read More ›April 30, 2018 | Business, Featured
I recently had the honor of being a panelist for the KBB webinar on “Enhancing the Look of Aging in Place.” Speaking on this topic is near and dear to my heart because I suffer from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue…
Read More ›April 23, 2018 | Awards & Events, Featured, Trends & Inspirations
Milan, Italy, is the host of the international fair Salone del Mobile, which this year included the biennial kitchen show, EuroCucina, as well as the bath exhibition, Salone del Bagno, and FTK, which showcases technology in the kitchen. KBB joined…
Read More ›April 12, 2018 | Featured
A group of volunteers for Rebuilding Together gather for KickOff to Rebuild Minneapolis, a project that rehabilitated six homes and developed a community garden in the Bryant neighborhood of South Minneapolis. Photo by Theresa Keil In a busy society, it…
Read More ›April 6, 2018 | Featured
As designers and contractors, we are not fully serving our clients and may be missing sales opportunities if we do not understand and suggest financing options to our clients. Most finance experts agree that when you offer financing options to…
Read More ›April 2, 2018 | Featured
When it comes to today’s bathrooms, which often boast minimalist designs, neutral palettes and clean lines, character and luxury appear in the details. The tub filler (pictured above is Black Morris from Devon & Devon) is one of those small…
Read More ›March 19, 2018 | Featured
“The way the bottom of my chair’s geometry forms a decagon from the circular sheets is my favorite element of the piece,” said grand-prize winner, Rachel Marie Thompson. Formica Corp. has announced the top three winners of the FORM Student…
Read More ›March 12, 2018 | Featured
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, people spend approximately 90 percent of their time inside, but indoor pollutants can be two to five times higher than outdoors. Because of this growing awareness of this issue, homeowners today are increasingly…
Read More ›March 2, 2018 | Featured
One of the most complexing questions firms and manufacturers are facing now is how to help upcoming generations succeed in a design career. Brought up on technology and living in a fast-paced society, millennials offer a new type of skill…
Read More ›February 26, 2018 | Featured
With so many moving pieces in a design firm, professionals are continually looking for better ways to manage their business. One program, IvyMark, is particularly standing out. Recently acquired by Houzz, this startup is the fastest-growing community and business management…
Read More ›February 19, 2018 | Featured
German faucet and sink manufacturer BLANCO has released the names of the five winners in its first-annual BLANCO by Design contest. Entrants were required to submit a kitchen or small-space design featuring one BLANCO sink and one BLANCO faucet for…
Read More ›February 12, 2018 | Featured
It might only be February, but design professionals are already gearing up for Salone del Mobile, the international design and furnishing show taking place April 17-22 in Milan. This year’s event will also include the biennial show EuroCucina, FTK (Technology…
Read More ›February 2, 2018 | Featured
The interior design industry seems to change by the hour with the introduction of new technologies, trends and products. Thankfully there are a variety of training courses for professionals to hone their skills. KBB spoke with a few of these…
Read More ›January 26, 2018 | Featured
Top Left to Right: Colin Clerkin, Sub-Zero/Wolf; Orion Creamer, Big Chill; Valentina Bertazzoni, Bertazzoni; Bottom Left to Right: Rebecca Goesling and Christopher Gregory, Whirlpool Corporation From their simple beginnings, ovens, stovetops, refrigerators and dishwashers have evolved to provide higher-quality results…
Read More ›January 22, 2018 | Featured
Above Image: Vetrite from SICIS This year’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) once again wowed us with new innovations, surprising trends and beautiful products. KBB’s editors and its Editorial Advisory Board spent every day scouring the show floor for…
Read More ›January 15, 2018 | Featured, Trends & Inspirations
Last week, the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Leading Suppliers Council unveiled the official show homes of the International Builders’ Show (IBS): The New American Home 2018 and The New American Remodel 2018. IBS attendees and media members toured…
Read More ›January 5, 2018 | Featured
Finally Design and Construction Week ™ is here! Both the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and the International Builder’s Show (IBS) will once again take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. This mega show will host…
Read More ›December 21, 2017 | Featured
The Kips Bay Palm Beach Show House, the debut satellite event from the Kips Bay Decorator Show House in New York City, has officially launched, benefitting both the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club and the Boys and Girls Clubs…
Read More ›December 11, 2017 | Featured
Above: First Place winning project, completed by Kent, Wash.-based designer Jill Peyton Huntwood Cabinets recently announced the winners of its 2017 Design Contest. Open to all Huntwood kitchen designers and direct representatives, entrants were judged on the completeness of drawings,…
Read More ›December 4, 2017 | Featured
Franke has expanded its U.S. presence with the introduction of a unique retail experience: the Franke Design Boutique. These boutiques are intended to immerse architects, designers and consumers in a curated experience focused on the Franke culture, its Swiss heritage…
Read More ›November 26, 2017 | Featured
From left to right: Kurt Merki Jr., Duravit; Erica Moir, Jacuzzi Luxury Bath; Jean-Jacques L’Henaff, LIXIL Americas; Tim Rundle, Victoria + Albert Baths; Jessica Birchfield, Moen Water is not only an essential part of life; it is also the key to…
Read More ›November 20, 2017 | Featured
Above: Winning kitchen design by Fort Collins, Colo.-based student Deseray Mann The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has announced the winners of its annual Student Design Competition. The assignment was “Smart Design for Active Seniors” – a remodel of…
Read More ›November 13, 2017 | Featured, People
LIXIL’s SATO program provides smart and affordable toilet solutions for more than six million people in 14 countries in Africa and Asia. Recently, many manufacturers are using their talents and resources to improve the lives of the less fortunate. KBB…
Read More ›November 6, 2017 | Featured
Duravit has announced the award winners of the 2017 Designer Dream Bath Competition, now in its fifth year. The competition recognizes the talented architects and designers who demonstrate an innovative, inspired perspective on bathroom design. For the Unbuilt category, Duravit…
Read More ›October 30, 2017 | Featured
Sub-Zero and Wolf has named the global winners of the 2015-2016 Kitchen Design Contest at its “Best of the Best” Winners’ Summit & Gala awards dinner in San Diego. The contest’s panel of judges evaluated more than 1,500 entries from…
Read More ›October 30, 2017 | Featured
Set on East Matunuck, R.I., the This Old House magazine’s 2017 Idea House is a 3,200-sq.-ft. home that boasts coastal architecture, modern building techniques and a flexible floor plan to accommodate multiple generations. Partnering with Union Studio Architecture and Community…
Read More ›October 26, 2017 | Featured
Top (Left to Right): Craig Couture, Suzy Scott and Molly Switzer Bottom (Left to Right): Jeremy Parcels and Austin Pike The 2018 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the destination for kitchen and bath design professionals, today announced its group…
Read More ›October 22, 2017 | Featured
Influenced by the design of favorite NYC restaurant bathrooms, two homeowners looked to their Sweeten contractor to create this modernized, pre-war bathroom (above.) Many designers today have a similar problem: they either cannot find an available contractor, or they have issues…
Read More ›October 22, 2017 | Featured
ROHL has announced the winners of its second-annual Designer Open Call contest. Created in collaboration with Connecticut Cottages & Gardens magazine, the competition recognizes the exceptional designers and the innovative kitchen and bath designs they create featuring ROHL products. All…
Read More ›October 13, 2017 | Featured
When it comes to technology in the home, manufacturers are gradually learning about and catering to what would make life simpler, less stressful and healthier for consumers. At the 2017 Smart Kitchen Summit in Seattle, innovators, designers and manufacturers gathered…
Read More ›October 9, 2017 | Featured
Above: Waterfall Slimtech from Lea Ceramiche Cersaie 2017, the international exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings in Bologna, Italy, recently hosted 111,604 visitors from all over the world who sought out the latest in bathroom trends. With a total…
Read More ›October 1, 2017 | Featured
The saying, “There’s an app for that,” is usually accurate in today’s society. There are apps for list-making, games, ordering groceries, gardening tips and even going through pregnancy. This does not stop in the interior design industry; there are now…
Read More ›September 22, 2017 | Featured
Design by Centaur Interiors, Chicago Fantini USA is proud to announce the winners of the first-annual Fantini Design Awards. Architects, designers and building developers were asked to submit eligible projects that show how Fantini designs helped make their vision a…
Read More ›September 22, 2017 | Featured
ROHL, a leader in authentically crafted decorative plumbing and hardware, welcomes celebrated interior designers, Campion Platt and Julia Buckingham to Design Chicago, for a conversation on what makes Authentic Luxury. While the phrase Authentic Luxury can be applied to all…
Read More ›September 15, 2017 | Featured
Our new sister show, CEDIA, is known as the central touchpoint for the ever-evolving technology-in-the-home market. More than 20,000 home technology professionals and more than 500 exhibitors convened for this event, which took place this year in San Diego from…
Read More ›September 6, 2017 | Featured
Donations have been steadily increasing through the opening week of the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s drive to raise money to help its members affected by Hurricane Harvey in the Gulf Coast region. As the floodwaters recede, the extent of the…
Read More ›September 4, 2017 | Featured
Since there have been so many inventions in home technology, the kitchen and bath industry has been on the lookout for a new appliance − like the induction stove or the steam oven − to continue advancing the home. This…
Read More ›August 31, 2017 | Featured
Hurricane Harvey has already caused billions of dollars in damage, displaced tens of thousands of people, and left a path of destruction in Southeastern Texas, Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region that will be felt for years to come. Many…
Read More ›August 26, 2017 | Featured
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. greenhouse gas emissions have increased by about four percent since 1990. Of this increase, 21 percent of emissions were caused by industrial activities. In light of the growing knowledge about…
Read More ›August 21, 2017 | Featured
Over the past few decades, the kitchen has moved from backstage to center stage. The designs are bigger, grander and demand to be seen and shown off to friends and family. Brooklyn-based appliance showroom AJ Madison recently hosted a “Modern…
Read More ›July 31, 2017 | Featured
Cosentino recently unveiled its new 2017 Global Kitchen Study, which was completed with a panel of influencers from across the architecture, design, and culinary spaces. Published by the Silestone Institute, the study examines and forecasts the main design trends between…
Read More ›July 24, 2017 | Featured
This kitchen design in Minneapolis was specifically designed to optimize the life of a person with special needs. For the seventh consecutive year, Innovative Surfaces in Hastings/Minneapolis, Minn., has donated and installed granite countertops for the Homeward Bound project in…
Read More ›July 17, 2017 | Featured
Recently the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) celebrated the winners of its annual Design Excellence Awards. The residential sector had 11 categories in which designs could be entered, from a single space to a…
Read More ›July 10, 2017 | Featured
AJ Madison, a Brooklyn, New York-based showroom, recently teamed up with local designer Gunnar Larson to create the Connected Home Exhibit – a space that shows how a small house can still be smart. This 30-ft. by 10-ft. exhibit also…
Read More ›July 3, 2017 | Featured, People
Representatives from Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen (CCDOM), and American Standard, part of LIXIL, celebrated the completed renovation of the Naomi’s Way family shelter in New Brunswick, N.J. According to a 2016 study done by the National Alliance to End…
Read More ›June 26, 2017 | Featured, Trends & Inspirations
Above Image: The Supernova Chandelier from Boca do Lobo Quality lighting not only can make a design more beautiful, it also can make a house more eco-friendly and naturally beneficial for its owners. Designs that were impossible in previous years are now…
Read More ›June 12, 2017 | Featured
Sub-Zero and Wolf recently announced the 25 finalists of the 2015-2016 Kitchen Design Contest (KDC). A panel of judges selected the finalists during a four-day review and deliberation of the entries at the Sub-Zero and Wolf headquarters in Madison, Wisc….
Read More ›June 2, 2017 | Featured, People
The Herman Miller Showroom, a favorite project of winner Steven Clem, was a conversion of a 1940s exposed wood framed bowstring truss warehouse into a furniture showroom. The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has announced the 2017 ASID National…
Read More ›May 18, 2017 | Featured
Students of the industrial design department at Pratt Institute have designed their version of the “Future Kitchen.” Visiting assistant professor of industrial design at Pratt and New York-based architect and designer, Marc Thorpe, led the design, which will on display…
Read More ›May 15, 2017 | Featured, People
In 2016, Ply Gem donated building materials – including windows and siding – to help 300 Habitat homeowners build or repair their homes in more than 60 communities. For the second consecutive year, Ply Gem – a North American manufacturer…
Read More ›May 7, 2017 | Featured, Trends & Inspirations
The story of the San Francisco Decorator Showcase began in 1977, with local interior designer Nan Rosenblatt and the first president of the San Francisco University High School’s Parents Assn., Philip Fernandez. Rosenblatt was a former San Francisco University High…
Read More ›May 1, 2017 | Awards & Events, Featured
The gentleman’s lounge juxtaposes bold colors with vintage details, like the neon clock and the pharmacy cabinet. Photographer: Mary E. Nichols This spring marks the second year of the Wattles Mansion Designer Showcase, with a theme that reinterprets a historic home…
Read More ›April 24, 2017 | Awards & Events, Featured
Set in Scottsdale, Ariz., this year’s HGTV Smart Home includes three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms across 3,300 square feet. The home features a spacious three-car garage, a wet bar, home office and a generous pantry and laundry area, as well…
Read More ›April 17, 2017 | Awards & Events, Featured
Crossville’s Nest offers a soothing, neutral color palette, all with the sophisticated clean graining of premium wood species like American oak. This year Coverings 2017, the largest tile and stone show in North America, boasted more than nine miles of…
Read More ›April 8, 2017 | Featured, People
Above: The Trellis pull from Belwith-Keeler first appeared in the 1953 Keeler Modern Hardware Catalog and now has been redone with a modernized style featuring unique curves and a quatrefoil pattern. Sometimes the smallest touches make the biggest difference in…
Read More ›March 27, 2017 | Featured
At the Architectural Digest Design Show, DINING BY DESIGN (DBD) celebrated 20 years of bringing together brands and local and international designers to raise funds and awareness for HIV/AIDS. Hosted by DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, this five-day celebration…
Read More ›March 20, 2017 | Awards & Events, Featured
In an old ship terminal off of the Hudson River, the Architectural Digest Design Show (AD) brought together hundreds of artists and kitchen and bath manufacturers. Designers, art enthusiasts and product manufacturers ventured out into the snow to find an…
Read More ›March 13, 2017 | Featured, People
Even if the countertops perfectly complement the cabinetry and the floor plan allows for an ideal use of space, a kitchen or bath is useless without lighting. Whether natural or installed, lighting can create ambiance in a room and set…
Read More ›March 6, 2017 | Featured, Trends & Inspirations
In its fourth year, the Modernism Week Show House at the Christopher Kennedy Compound has brought together nearly 20 designers to redesign a luxury home. This particular home is set in the Andreas Hills area of Palm Springs, Calif., and…
Read More ›February 27, 2017 | Featured, Trends & Inspirations
When a child is seriously sick or injured, the treatment they need might not be close to home. Rather than be separated during a critical time, families can stay at a nearby Ronald McDonald House – where parents can better…
Read More ›February 20, 2017 | Featured, People
With tile, a designer can create a mood in a space or a focal point in a room. The variety of colors, textures and shapes tiles available guarantees an endless supply of creativity for kitchen and bath designers and a…
Read More ›February 13, 2017 | Featured, People
Each year, Tile of Spain – the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) – asks architects and designers to submit a photo of themselves with Spanish tile in their own…
Read More ›February 6, 2017 | Featured, People
Cabinetry is like the skin of the kitchen and bath; it holds everything in and holds everything together. This week in our series on product designers, KBB looks at the designers of cabinetry – their challenges, their goals and how…
Read More ›January 30, 2017 | Featured
Photo courtesy of Heritage Harbor Ottawa Resort After a period of slow recovery, first-time buyers finally began making moves last year – setting the stage for an even more active 2017 as anticipated interest rate increases and…
Read More ›January 22, 2017 | Awards & Events, Featured
Alexandria, Virg.-based firm Studio Snaidero DC Metro recently utilized their social media skills and launched the #DesignYourDreamKitchen campaign. The firm polled its followers across its suite of social channels – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and asked them to choose…
Read More ›January 16, 2017 | Awards & Events, Featured
Above Image: Powerclean Technology from Moen More than likely, you saw the staff from Kitchen & Bath Business magazine somewhere on the show floor. We went everywhere – from the West Hall to the South Hall (and back and forth more…
Read More ›January 16, 2017 | Awards & Events, Featured
From left to right: Leanne Wood of Flying Camel Advertising, Veronika Miller of Modenus and Jaime Derringer of Design-Milk.com Everyone – from exhibitor to media to attendee – was immersed in the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) when they took…
Read More ›January 7, 2017 | Featured, People
Before a freestanding tub is bought and installed and before an interior designer even sees it for the first time, a team of artists is constructing that product out of pure imagination and skill. It is up to these designers…
Read More ›December 22, 2016 | Featured, People
Left to right: Jennifer Bertrand AKBD, Karl Champley AKBD and Alberto Villalobos KBIS 2017 marks the second year that NKBA has tapped a select group of influencers and tastemakers from the design and building industries. These leaders, the NKBA K+B…
Read More ›December 16, 2016 | Awards & Events, Featured
Above: Winner Elizabeth Scott Baldwin Hardware recently gathered hundreds of influential architects and designers, customers, employees and Design Council members…
Read More ›December 12, 2016 | Awards & Events, Featured
The Italian universities of Verona Academy of Fine Arts and the Ferrara University’s Department of Architecture recently partnered with Lapitec, a sintered stone manufacturer, to give students the creative opportunity to work with stone. The students had a year to…
Read More ›December 5, 2016 | Featured, People
Dan Lindblade, CEO of Greater Ft. Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce; Chip LaMarca, Broward County Commissioner; from ALLIED Kitchen and Bath: David Feinberg, Bill Feinberg, Joe Feinberg and Rob Feinberg; and Tom Lonergan, Mayor of Oakland Park, Fla. At design firms,…
Read More ›November 27, 2016 | Featured, People
Above: Daigo Ishiyama (right), director of product design for the SATO business unit, interviewed a villager in Bangladesh, along with a representative from the International Development Enterprises. American Standard conducted a fact-finding trip to Bangladesh in 2012, with the goal…
Read More ›November 14, 2016 | Awards & Events, Featured
Hansgrohe USA has announced the results of its third-annual Hansgrohe + AXOR Das Design Competition. Open to U.S. architects and designers, the competition celebrates excellence in design, sustainability and installation of Hansgrohe and AXOR products in built projects. After careful…
Read More ›November 6, 2016 | Featured
Each year, the New York Chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA NY) community and board members come together to vote on the designers who are the next rising stars in the industry. The votes have been cast,…
Read More ›October 27, 2016 | Featured
Duravit has announced the winners of its fourth-annual Designer Dream Bath Competition, which recognizes the works of architects and designers who demonstrated a good eye for bathroom design. View a gallery of the winners here. The winner of the Unbuilt…
Read More ›October 24, 2016 | Featured, Trends & Inspirations
In our October issue, KBB went in depth on countertops, looking at the different varieties, the benefits of each and the stunning innovations done with surface materials. But countertops are only part of the story, and now we have spoken…
Read More ›October 17, 2016 | Featured
Technology and tradition rarely go hand-in-hand, but that’s how the smart kitchen industry is approaching today’s cook. Even though every other aspect of our lives has become digitalized, most consumers are weary of bringing tech into the realm of a…
Read More ›September 25, 2016 | Featured
We’ve been seeing it everywhere. Homeowners are making their lives more organized by renovating mud and laundry rooms, and these types of projects not only make them more functional, but beautiful. KBB spoke with seven designers well acquainted with this…
Read More ›September 9, 2016 | Featured
Dyslexic Design Founder Jim Rokos Taking place September 22-25, designjunction will play host to the inaugural Dyslexic Design, an exhibition that explores the link between dyslexia and creative industries. The project, in support of the British Dyslexic Association, will celebrate…
Read More ›September 2, 2016 | Featured
The International Woodworking Fair (IWF) is one of the best places to witness innovations in furniture manufacturing, cabinetry, architectural woodworking and material processing – and this year it was right in KBB’s backyard. Set in Atlanta on August 24-27, the…
Read More ›August 28, 2016 | Featured
Along Porter Creek in rural Sonoma County, Calif., a hilltop location surrounded by trees needed a home that wouldn’t hinder the environment around it. One family decided on this spot for a sustainable home where they could raise twin daughters…
Read More ›August 18, 2016 | Featured
For more than 20 years, Southern Living has built or renovated idea houses to showcase traditional design and stunning landscaping – all evoking the idea of Southern hospitality. The 2016 Idea House is set in Mt. Laurel outside of Birmingham,…
Read More ›August 10, 2016 | Featured
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and Monogram have announced the winners of the NKBA Charette Design Competition, which awards students more than $30,000 in scholarships. For more than a decade, this competition has been recognizing students who demonstrate…
Read More ›August 5, 2016 | Featured
After outgrowing its space in Mt. Vernon, N.Y., Walker Zanger has opened a new tile showroom and slab gallery in Port Chester, N.Y. Now with 4,200 square feet of showroom and a 14,000-sq.-ft. slab gallery, the company’s new facility plays…
Read More ›July 28, 2016 | Featured
Native Trails recently received 2016 GREEN GOOD Design Awards for two of its bathroom sinks, Palomar Vanity Top with Integral Sink and Trough 48. This is the fourth year Native Trails has been selected as a winner in this annual…
Read More ›July 21, 2016 | Featured
For the last three years, KBB has been putting together an Editorial Advisory Board of which we are quite proud. These respected members, who include designers, showroom dealers, architects, contractors and retailers, serve as role models in the kitchen and…
Read More ›July 15, 2016 | Featured
Sometimes a surface is not even noticed, and other times it is the focal point of a design. We lean, cook and walk on them, and they in turn hold us up, keep our appliances in the wall and support…
Read More ›July 11, 2016 | Featured
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has moved into their new corporate headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C. The office space design, which was led by ASID member Ken Wilson of Chicago-based Perkins+Will, incorporates health, wellness, well-being and sustainability as…
Read More ›July 1, 2016 | Featured
The Avalon tub from Native Trails Recently, a few of KBB’s Editorial Advisory Board members attended Dwell on Design, which was held in Los Angeles from June 24-16. The three-day exhibition and conference was held at the Los Angeles…
Read More ›June 30, 2016 | Featured
Dacor’s 30-in. Self-Cleaning Pure Convection Wall Oven As designers, you know convection ovens are the new black for cooking appliances. Built with an interior fan and exhaust system, convection ovens cook food more evenly and more quickly – with…
Read More ›June 25, 2016 | Featured
The Silestone Trendspotters – a group of influential designers picked by Cosentino to report on trends from their regional markets – embraced the challenge of designing kitchens that illustrate the important role color plays in creating a unique kitchen environment….
Read More ›June 23, 2016 | Featured
Now in its 23rd year, the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition has looked for projects that best use Italian tile in North American architecture and design. Sponsored by Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Commission,…
Read More ›June 16, 2016 | Featured
Even if a kitchen has the glittering backsplash, the colorful six-burner range and all the high-tech features available, without light, cooking and hosting would be a disaster. The most outfitted bathroom – complete with marble work and digital shower controls…
Read More ›June 9, 2016 | Featured
Ronbow’s Signature Series brings together 11 new collections from nine top European designers under one single brand. The company went outside of its own design team to research and select world-renowned experts in their fields – not focused on bath…
Read More ›June 2, 2016 | Featured
Twenty-one interior designers and architects have come together to participate in this year’s 44th-Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House, hosted by New York’s local youth organization, the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. Each designer spent eight weeks transforming a…
Read More ›May 27, 2016 | Featured
Any Atlantan knows that the best high-end shopping happens in Buckhead, the historically upper-class section of the city. When a showroom moves to this part of town, it marks that company’s objective to offer both a personal and a luxurious…
Read More ›May 23, 2016 | Featured
I recently attended the 29th-annual ICFF, North America’s premiere trade showcase for architecture and high-end interior design, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from May 21-24, 2017. The show hosted more than 750 exhibitors from 30+ countries…
Read More ›May 17, 2016 | Featured
MAISON&OBJET Americas took place from May 10-13 in Miami Beach – an area that is reliably warm and sunny almost all year round. The show hosts a community of designers, architects, property developers and specifiers and is the avenue for…
Read More ›May 12, 2016 | Featured
Atlanta-based designer Matthew Quinn worked closely with homeowner, Elizabeth Garvish – an immigration lawyer and mother of eight-month-old twins – to create a design to accommodate her busy lifestyle. The 1,000 sq.-ft. project in a newly constructed home includes a kitchen, powder…
Read More ›May 6, 2016 | Featured
Katie Stagliano of Katie’s Krops Sub-Zero has announced a new initiative, Fresh Food Matters. The initiative highlights how fresh food touches on matters of both health and family life, economics, culture and the environment. Sub-Zero’s goal with this initiative…
Read More ›April 29, 2016 | Featured
The National Kitchen and Bath Association’s (NKBA) Baltimore/Washington Chapter has honored Chevy Chase, Md.-based Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen and Bath with seven kitchen and bath design awards. KBB got an insider’s look into each of the projects and spoke with the…
Read More ›April 29, 2016 | Featured
DESIGN ADAC 2016 took place last week at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center. The tagline for the four-day event – sponsored by Veranda – was “Where Design Is Personal,” and industry professionals spoke on a variety of topics where customization…
Read More ›April 21, 2016 | Featured
KBB just returned from a press trip to Coverings 2016, the global tile and stone trade show held April 18-21 in Chicago. What an expansive event! I have never seen so much tile in one place and was unaware until…
Read More ›April 17, 2016 | Featured
Modenus and its Design Hounds were recently at EuroCucina and the International Bathroom Show – two events under the umbrella of Salone del Mobile that took place in Milan from April 12-17. The Hounds compiled their favorite finds and key…
Read More ›April 7, 2016 | Featured
The Interior Design Society (IDS) recently announced award recipients for its sixth-annual Designer of the Year competition. Celebrity designer Dann Foley presented the awards during a gala at the IDS National Conference on April 1 at the Dallas Market Center….
Read More ›April 4, 2016 | Featured
Heidi Piron, principal designer at Heidi Piron Design & Cabinetry in Summit, N.J., won the grand prize for BlueStar’s inaugural Kitchen Design Competition for her “Star Attraction” kitchen for her innovative use of space and appliances, the highlight of which…
Read More ›April 1, 2016 | Featured
Known as Salon Internazionale del Mobile, the international show returns to Milan for its 55th year with more than 1,300 exhibitors presenting everything from furniture to tile and kitchen counters. The biennial EuroCucina and its collateral exhibition, Technology for the…
Read More ›March 24, 2016 | Featured
Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) returned to Pier 92 for its 19th-annual DINING BY DESIGN fundraiser during the Architectural Digest Design Show at Pier 94 March 17-20. This highly anticipated four-day function is DIFFA’s marquee event in support of…
Read More ›March 21, 2016 | Featured
Today, March 22, is an important day: World Water Day. World Water Day is an international observance and an opportunity to learn more about water-related issues and take action to make a difference. According to a recent poll from…
Read More ›March 10, 2016 | Featured
Houston-based Surge Homes, a residential real estate developer and builder, is taking advantage of the trend for curated, professionally designed homes. To launch two local communities this month with seven more in the works, the developer took an innovative approach…
Read More ›March 3, 2016 | Featured
Photo by Eric Kleinberg Karen Herold, Chicago-based designer and principal of Studio K, has recently launched the Brasserie Collection, a…
Read More ›February 26, 2016 | Featured
It’s a well-known fact that remodeling can be stressful. In light of that, Houzz recently conducted a “Remodeling & Relationships” survey to find out how couples in particular deal with remodeling stresses. KBB spoke with several designers on our Editorial…
Read More ›February 18, 2016 | Featured
Francisco “Paco” Martinez-Cosentino, president of the Cosentino Group, has been announced as the 2016 inductee into the Kitchen & Bath Industry Hall of Fame. Inductees are selected by a standing program committee from nominations made since the Hall of Fame’s…
Read More ›February 12, 2016 | Featured
ATGStores.com has unveiled the Seattle Showhouse – the first designer showhouse furnished and designed entirely online. The home brought together top Seattle-based designers to recreate eight rooms in a spacious, modern home in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. View a gallery…
Read More ›February 8, 2016 | Featured
For the 2016 NKBA Design Trends Survey, more than 450 NKBA members from across the country reported the materials, product types and design styles they specified during the past year in response to changing consumer preferences. Ideal for identifying trends…
Read More ›February 1, 2016 | Featured
In Cologne, Germany, more than 80,000 visitors descended on IMM Cologne, which took place from January 18-24. Visitors came from 128 countries around the globe to see the 1,185 exhibitors, who showcased new products and ideas for the furniture industry….
Read More ›January 25, 2016 | Featured
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has announced the winners of the 2016 Best of KBIS Awards. Considered the industry’s premier awards program highlighting the best new kitchen and bath industry products, this year’s entries pushed the boundaries of…
Read More ›January 13, 2016 | Featured
Homeowners are renovating their kitchens to create a “super kitchen” that not only serves multiple purposes but also incorporates features, functions and decor traditionally associated with other rooms, dramatically blurring the lines between the kitchen and other living spaces, according…
Read More ›January 8, 2016 | Featured
Lumina from Artistic Tile We are just days from returning to the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), taking place January 19-21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Once again co-locating with the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS), KBIS…
Read More ›January 4, 2016 | Featured
Deer Park, Texas homeowner Ninfa Vasquez’s problems began when she unknowingly hired a convicted thief as a contractor to remodel her kitchen. The swindler did the original kitchen demolition, but then he took a $9,000 deposit and never returned. For…
Read More ›December 28, 2015 | Featured
Formica Corporation has announced the winners of the inaugural SurfaceSet 2016 Student Innovation Competition. A panel of design professionals, including designer Jonathan Adler, selected the first-place winner, Elizabeth Ickes from the University of Cincinnati. The panel also selected a second-place…
Read More ›December 17, 2015 | Featured
NKBA University has announced the four professionals who will compete in the final round of the NKBA U Professional of the Year Contest. The contest will culminate in Las Vegas at KBIS 2016 from NKBA’s Center Stage on Tuesday, Jan….
Read More ›December 14, 2015 | Featured
Now in it’s second year, the Innovative Showroom Awards celebrate existing showrooms in the kitchen and bath space that are doing a great job of engagement, creating an unforgettable experience and educating their customers. Showrooms will be judged on their…
Read More ›December 10, 2015 | Featured
Bellawood Matte Carriage House White Ash from Lumber Liquidators With fall coming to a close and the holidays just around the corner, clients are beginning to wrap up projects or starting to think about new ones for next year….
Read More ›December 7, 2015 | Featured
Pantone has announced PANTONE 15-3919 Serenity and PANTONE 13-1520 Rose Quartz as the PANTONE Color of the Year selection for 2016. K+BB spoke with Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, to find out more. …
Read More ›November 19, 2015 | Featured
Duravit hosted speaker Stacie Wong of design house Gluck+ at its 6,500-sq.- ft. Madison Avenue New York showroom for the start of a year-long celebration heading into Duravit’s 200th year in in the industry. As early as 1817, the company…
Read More ›November 12, 2015 | Featured
On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy swept the northeastern shoreline and left New Jersey and New York battered. One 1940s cottage on Long Island, which sat five feet above sea level, could not withstand the storm. Homeowner Kim Erle, a…
Read More ›November 9, 2015 | Featured
This year, design directory Modenus launched a new concept, Designhounds (www.designhounds.com), just in time for a tour to London Design Festival. Participating designers and bloggers from the U.S., Canada and the U.K. visited a number of design shows, including Decorex,…
Read More ›November 4, 2015 | Featured
Above photo of Seoul’s Changdeokgung Palace by Erinn Waldo In preparation for LG’s debut of the TWIN Wash Laundry Pair – launched November 3 and available in the U.S. on December 20 – K+BB visited the company’s headquarters in…
Read More ›November 2, 2015 | Featured
Above photo from Marilyn Russell’s winning project BLANCO, the German manufacturer of sinks and faucets, has announced the three winners of the #BLANCODreamKitchen Design Contest, which took place last month. After sifting through dozens of designs, BLANCO and a panel…
Read More ›October 22, 2015 | Featured
Duravit has selected the winners for its third Designer Dream Bath Competition, which involved both built and unbuilt projects. This year’s judging panel included Sheila Kim, products editor at Architizer; Paul Makovsky, brand director at Metropolis; Linda Lentz, special sections…
Read More ›October 19, 2015 | Featured
Hansgrohe USA has announced the results of its second-annual Hansgrohe + Axor Das Design Competition. After careful consideration, a jury of media and Hansgrohe representatives selected two winners and three honorable mentions in the residential category, as well as one…
Read More ›October 9, 2015 | Featured
First started in 2014, the Impressões by Laufen project aspires to take the simple washbasin and make something unique, functional and sustainable. This second edition of the project brought together 10 designers and architects to present their interpretations of the…
Read More ›October 2, 2015 | Featured
Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings, returned for its 33rd edition this past week. Taking place at Italy’s Bologna exhibition center, the show attracted thousands of visitors, journalists, designers and industry professionals from around the world. …
Read More ›September 24, 2015 | Featured
NanaWall Systems has announced winners of the third-annual Photo Story Contest, which were selected based on each project’s premier design, application story and imagery. The contest invited architects, designers, contractors and homeowners to submit their personal NanaWall projects for the…
Read More ›September 22, 2015 | Featured
Luxury appliance manufacturer Sub-Zero Group, Inc. recently celebrated its 70th anniversary with the 2013-2014 Kitchen Design Contest (KDC). The KDC is a biennial competition that celebrates residential kitchen design across 53 international and North American regions; qualified entries must incorporate…
Read More ›September 11, 2015 | Featured
On Bundoran Farm, a preservation development in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, one 4,500-sq.-ft. home was built to inspire more Southern charm in interior design. Drawing from both classic regional styles and modern touches, the 2015 Southern Living…
Read More ›September 4, 2015 | Featured
K+BB is proud to announce our 2015 Design Award winners! The esteemed panel of judges critiqued 90 kitchen, bath and showroom projects based on aesthetics, functionality and efficiency, solutions to challenges and fresh thinking. The panel chose a Kitchen,…
Read More ›August 28, 2015 | Featured
Los Angeles-based designer Sandra Espinet of S.E. Design Services recently launched a new fabric collection for Guildery Fabrics in Los Altos, Calif. Speaking with K+BB, Espinet offered insight into how she developed her line and how other designers can start…
Read More ›August 21, 2015 | Featured
Photography by Coyote Outdoor Living School is starting back and the days are growing shorter, but the appeal of the outdoor kitchen still continues into the cooler months of the year. “In addition to warm-weather climates such as Florida…
Read More ›August 17, 2015 | Featured
Photography by B.A.K. Interiors For designer Bryan Alan Kirkland of Atlanta-based B.A.K. Interiors, the best designs start with tone and build up with pattern and juxtaposing colors. “Your clients often look at the same magazines and the same looks…
Read More ›August 6, 2015 | Featured
Modern bathroom design has entered the historic streets of Italy’s city of fashion. At the recently opened Kartell by Laufen showroom, location and layout come into play for its collaborative design. Two years after the collection’s debut at the ISH…
Read More ›July 31, 2015 | Featured
There is finally a truly healthful craze undercutting the American dietary stereotype. All-natural, fully organic, free-range and GMO-free are the buzzwords across the cooking world, inspiring consumers to look deeper into the ingredients that enter their body. But what about…
Read More ›July 27, 2015 | Featured
When the owners of the Bath, Kitchen and Tile Center decided to open a fourth location for their showroom, they began with the most important decision: where. “We officially opened at the start of 2015 with a completed showroom, but…
Read More ›July 20, 2015 | Featured
This past Saturday, July 18th, the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) hosted Celebration – The ASID Awards Gala, at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. ASID honored the individuals and organizations that are transforming lives through design and will…
Read More ›July 9, 2015 | Featured
In support of the Kansas City Symphony Alliance, a group of more than 30 designers banded together to renovate a 1911 Georgian Colonial Revival home in Kansas City’s Hyde Park. The home itself is a remnant of history; it housed…
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