by Chelsie Butler | Feb 22, 2021 | Business & People News
During a recent invite-only virtual event that included a wine tasting, a think tank on the decentralization of the kitchen and an open discussion about the evolution of the home, Plum announced its Wine Heroes Design Council and new Plum Pro Trade program. In...
by Chelsie Butler | Feb 19, 2021 | Event News, Trends & Inspirations
Last week was National Kitchen & Bath Week, and there’s no better celebration of these two important areas of the home than the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, affectionately known as KBIS. This year’s KBIS looked different than in past years! Due to the...
by Chelsie Butler | Feb 19, 2021 | Trends & Inspirations
America has historically looked to Europe for kitchen design inspiration. At one time, this meant ornate carved wood looks, but now it means a more modern aesthetic. Today, we see the modern European kitchen design trends continuing to influence the American market,...
by Chelsie Butler | Feb 16, 2021 | Business & People News
A designer, author, educator and mentor, Ellen Cheever, CMKBD, ASID, CAPS, CLIPP, was an influential figure in the 1980s in her role as director of educational services for the NKBA, as a Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer (CMKBD) and principal of Ellen...
by Chelsie Butler | Feb 12, 2021 | Event News, Trends & Inspirations
Although the exhibitor booth portion of KBIS Virtual 2021 did not turn out as planned, I had a chance to catch up with several exhibitors during press tours the week before and the week of the show. I fact, I have a few of them scheduled for after the show as well....