by Leslie Clagett | Jun 2, 2025 | Business & People News
Welcome to the June 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 Leslie Clagett | May 30, 2025 | Business & People News
Designer Bob Bakes Gets the Last Word Designer Bob Bakes of Bakes & Kropp continues to refine his focus and expand his creative vision. How has your background influenced the way you’ve approached the design business? Bob Bakes: I studied construction in...
by Leslie Clagett | May 28, 2025 | Business & People News
A Look at Two Sustainable Kitchen and Bath Brands The following is a deep dive into two sustainable kitchen and bath brands whose core values have significantly contributed to sustainable design. Niagara Last year, Niagara received the 2024 WaterSense Sustained...
by Leslie Clagett | May 27, 2025 | Trends & Inspirations
Outdoor living design has entered a phase of refinement. When it exploded during the pandemic, the move was rooted in urgency; little thought was given to the mismatched chairs and take-out meals that constituted the al fresco experience. But now we’ve reached a point...
by Leslie Clagett | May 19, 2025 | Trends & Inspirations
The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) kicked off at Javits Center in New York on Sunday, and KBB was roving the exhibit floor in search of the charming, the eccentric and the best products for the kitchen & bath design community – check out our...
