by carrie kbb | Jul 7, 2023 | Business & People News
Häfele America Co. has launched its expanded distribution center in North Carolina, which features dramatically improved efficiency and a rooftop solar array. When founder Wolfgang Häfele chose to build the company’s current Archdale, N.C. campus, he left quite a bit...
by carrie kbb | Jul 6, 2023 | Business & People News
Drummonds is sad to announce the death of founder Drummond Shaw, who passed away peacefully at his home in Dorset on June 28, 2023. Born in 1950, Shaw lived a varied and interesting life, first working as a commodity broker. He discovered the joys of architectural...
by Leslie Clagett | Jul 5, 2023 | Business & People News
https://showerupgrades.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/KBB-Barney-social1.mp4 This article was originally published on July 5, 2023; it was updated on July 17, 2023. We recently spoke with designer Sara Malek Barney of BANDD/DESIGN in Austin, Tex. She shared with us her...
by carrie kbb | Jul 5, 2023 | Event News
The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the call for entries for the 2023 edition of the Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture, Interior Design and Final Degree Project. This year marks 22 years of honoring innovation in design....
by Leslie Clagett | Jul 5, 2023 | Business & People News
Website Design for Interior Designers This article was originally published on July 5, 2023; it was updated on July 10, 2023. It used to be customary to hire generalists or hobbyists to develop a company’s website: people who don’t view their work as their craft or...
by carrie kbb | Jul 4, 2023 | Event News
Giving trade professionals the chance to earn a free trip to Italy and take a deep dive into Italian ceramics, Ceramics of Italy invites design professionals to apply for a trip to Cersaie with its two popular programs — Destination: Cersaie | Bologna and Young...
by Leslie Clagett | Jul 3, 2023 | Trends & Inspirations
Outdoor kitchens are becoming a standard for luxury homes, and according to the recent release of the NKBA’s 2023 Luxury Outdoor Kitchen Report, the demand is only increasing for this high-growth category. This presents a great opportunity for designers to expand...
by Leslie Clagett | Jul 3, 2023 | KBB Collective Blog
Six Creative Client Experiences This article was originally published on July 3, 2023; it was updated on July 10 and July 17, 2023. One quick note on the WHY of creating memorable client experiences: The point here is to make sure you are connecting the dots for your...
by Leslie Clagett | Jul 3, 2023 | Business & People News
Construction Camp for Girls Opens in Philadelphia This article was originally published on July 3, 2023; it was updated on July 10, 2023. Local Philadelphia-area girls in grades 7 through 12 will be able to attend a free construction camp this summer to provide...
by carrie kbb | Jul 3, 2023 | Event News
CEDIA Expo, the platform where residential technology integration, design and construction professionals connect, learn and engage, announces the return of the CE Pro All-Star Band. The highly-anticipated CE Pro All-Star Band will kick off after the conclusion of the...