by Leslie Clagett | Apr 8, 2025 | Business & People News
Tariff Turmoil in Kitchen, Bath and Design/Construction Sectors With “Liberation Day” now behind us, the federal tariff situation has come into sharper focus after weeks of destabilizing speculation and rumors. A levy of 10% on all countries and additional specific...
by Leslie Clagett | Apr 7, 2025 | KBB Collective Blog
Tile of Spain manufacturers returned to Valencia, Spain last month for the 41st edition of CEVISAMA, the International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings. More than 70,000 industry professionals from around the world filled the exhibition floor, exploring...
by Leslie Clagett | Apr 4, 2025 | KBB Collective Blog
Based in Santa Monica, Cal., designer Julee Ireland integrates unexpected combinations of natural materials such as stone, wood and artisanal tile, alongside unique lighting and hardware, to creating engaging focal points. Nebu Pieta Edition by Dekton. “Inspired by...
by Leslie Clagett | Apr 2, 2025 | Business & People News
In our latest KBB From the Tap podcast, we spoke with Summer Jensen, founder of Hawk & Co, a design firm based in Laguna Beach, California, about how she strives to balance luxury and environmental responsibility in her projects. Jensen begins by detailing how her...
by Leslie Clagett | Mar 27, 2025 | Trends & Inspirations
The annual color wheel has spun again. It’s time to say farewell to brat green and hot pink; for 2025, the hues to use are largely dark or dusky. Topping the lists of many of the major coatings manufacturers and color consultants are shades of purple and brown. While...
