by Leslie Clagett | Aug 26, 2024 | Business & People News
Welcome to the August edition of Behind the Brand, where KBB seeks to illuminate – somewhat! – the creative process from the perspective of top product designers in the kitchen and bath fields. Being able to look at everyday objects in a radically different way is the...
by Molly Erin McCabe | Aug 26, 2024 | KBB Collective Blog
Good access, workflow and organization are high on many homeowners’ wish lists for their kitchens, bathrooms, closets and laundry rooms. But what about the home spaces dedicated to pets? Don’t pets – as well as their two-legged caretakers – deserve good, functional...
by Leslie Clagett | Aug 26, 2024 | Trends & Inspirations
BlueStar®, the manufacturer of professional-performance kitchen appliances for the home, has announced the 2024 Kitchen Design Contest winners. Seven exceptional kitchen projects, six regional and one grand prize winner, have been chosen for their creative use of...
by posted by KBB staff | Aug 25, 2024 | Event News
High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces “Style Spotters Spotlight,” a new twist on the trade show organizer’s signature Style Spotters program, naming TV design stars Galey Alix (above left) and Mikel Welch (above right) as this season’s Fall Market headliners....
by Carrie Whitney | Aug 24, 2024 | Projects
Transformation on a Tight Budget and Timeline A previous realtor client approached designer Samia Verbist, owner of Newport Beach, Calif.-based Samia Verbist Interior Design, with a challenging project – transform an outdated townhome into a stylish, modern space in...
by Chelsie Butler | Aug 23, 2024 | Business & People News
Lighting is more than just a functional necessity in the home; it profoundly impacts health, safety and overall wellness. With an emphasis on dimmable and circadian lighting, an impactful kitchen and bath lighting plan can be optimized to support various activities...
by posted by KBB staff | Aug 23, 2024 | Award News
Award-winning interior designer Wendy Glaister is counting her blessings after being named a finalist for HGTV’s Designer of the Year. Designer Wendy Glaister, president and founder of luxury design firm Wendy Glaister Interiors remarked, “To say that we are blessed...
by posted by KBB staff | Aug 22, 2024 | Business & People News
Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home remodeling and design, empowering industry professionals and their clients with all-in-one project management and design software, announced that applications for the annual Houzz Scholarship Program are now open. As part of...
by posted by KBB staff | Aug 21, 2024 | Business & People News
In today’s digital age, neighborhood apps and online communities are booming, creating a sense of community and shared experience. While social media connects us globally, a surprising trend is emerging: a hyperlocal focus on connecting with those immediately around...
by Posted by KBB editors | Aug 20, 2024 | Trends & Inspirations
Mark Schubert of Chicago-based Phillip Harrison Interiors often employs a mix of traditional and bold design strategies to create spaces that are both classic and contemporary. His traditional touches include classic architectural elements, such as crown molding and...