by By Patricia Davis Brown, ASID, NCIDQ, CMKBD, Owner, Patricia Davis Brown Designs LLC | Oct 24, 2025 | Trends & Inspirations
In today’s wellness-driven design landscape, how lighting affects health and safety plays a far more powerful role than simply enhancing aesthetics; it’s essential to supporting physical health, emotional well-being and personal safety. Nowhere is this more crucial...
by Carrie Whitney | Oct 24, 2025 | Business & People News
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), the authority on the residential kitchen and bath industry and owner of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), has announced its 2026 Board of Directors. Kerrie Kelly, CEO and creative director, Kerrie Kelly...
by Carrie Whitney | Oct 23, 2025 | Business & People News
UMI Stone, an importer and distributor of premium stone surfaces, has announced the relocation of its Boston-area branch to a new, state-of-the-art facility in Wrentham, Mass. This move marks a significant expansion for UMI in the Northeast, with the new...
by Dianne M. Pogoda | Oct 22, 2025 | Resources
Connections are a great way to jumpstart any career, and the NKBA has made the journey for rising K&B pros much easier through several student-centric programs. Student membership and NKBA student chapters, made possible through generous grants from the Sub-Zero...
by Carrie Whitney | Oct 22, 2025 | Business & People News
Furnipart, the 48-year-old Danish manufacturer of high-end decorative cabinet hardware, is solidifying its presence in the United States. Renowned for its refined Nordic design, craftsmanship and product quality, the brand has officially established operations in the...
by Carrie Whitney | Oct 21, 2025 | Business & People News
Casalgrande Padana has launched a new 3500-sq.-m. Creative Centre within its headquarters. Originally used as a production plant, a major renovation, redevelopment and repurposing effort has turned the space into a cutting-edge, multifunctional exhibition facility,...
by Carrie Whitney | Oct 20, 2025 | Award News
Neolith has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for the fourth consecutive year – the most prestigious business sustainability certification at the international level. This recognition keeps the company among the highest-scoring organizations globally and reinforces...
by Eric Daugherty | Oct 20, 2025 | KBB Collective Blog
As everyday prices continue to rise, many consumers may consider putting renovation projects on hold. According to a March 2025 study by Wells Fargo, 76% of U.S. consumers are cutting back on spending, up from 67% in 2024, reflecting an ongoing trend of financial...
by Leslie Clagett | Oct 20, 2025 | Trends & Inspirations
Situated on six picturesque acres, a winding, quarter-mile drive leads to the six-bedroom, 11-bath home built in 1999. Southeastern architectural firm Pfeffer Torode, along with Maker Construction, has provided a newly renovated 20,000-square-foot canvas for...
by By Rima Nasser, Owner & Principal Designer, Tew Design Studio | Oct 19, 2025 | Trends & Inspirations
While sustainable design is gaining momentum, it’s still not a top priority for most homeowners. The heart of the conversation tends to be budget, layout and style, which keeps functionality and aesthetics at the forefront of design. For many clients, sustainability...
