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Mindy Dodson Randy O'Kane Palm Beach Center for Kitchen & Bath Levinson Interiors
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What Makes a “Color of the Year”?

As designers, we all eagerly await the announcements of the upcoming “Color of the Year,” as determined by…

KBB Collective Blog September 15
Sarah Randolph Bathroom Color Randolph Interior Design
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Using Color with Confidence in the Bathroom

The principal designer of Minneapolis-based Randolph Interior Design, Sarah Randolph, is a big fan of using bold color…

KBB Collective Blog September 8
Jared Robinson Robinson Trim
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Tips for Making a Small Kitchen Look Big

Tips for Making a Small Kitchen Look Big Across the country, smaller homes – and by default, the…

KBB Collective Blog September 1
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GreatBuildz Jon Grishpul
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Pet-Friendly Design Ideas

Pet-Friendly Design Ideas While doggie doors, elevated cat walks and fences are the most typical pet-related home modifications,…

KBB Collective Blog August 18
KTJ Design Co Kathleen Jennison
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A Kitchen & Bath Designer’s Perspective: Avoiding White Glove & Receiving Nightmares

As a kitchen and bath designer, my primary focus is ensuring a seamless experience for my clients when…

KBB Collective Blog August 11
Oatey Brian Zuccaro
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Universal Design in Showers: Influential Trends & Solutions

In recent years, universal design (UD) and aging-in-place (AIP) principles have transitioned from a niche concept focused on…

KBB Collective Blog August 4
Lisa Kahn Finding Sanctuary by Lisa Kahn Designs
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How Sanctuary Helps Us Reconnect

I’m always seeking new ideas and insights that might deepen my understanding of sanctuary and how when we…

KBB Collective Blog July 28
InstallerSHOW
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InstallerSHOW 2025: A Fresh Take for North American Professionals

A few weeks have now passed since InstallerSHOW 2025 closed its doors at the NEC in Birmingham, UK,…

KBB Collective Blog July 21
Leah Bolger
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Strategic Sequencing in Luxury Kitchen & Bath Remodels

In the world of luxury interiors, success isn’t just measured in visual beauty – it’s found in the…

KBB Collective Blog July 14
Buster + Punch David Schlocker Be Original Americas
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Protecting Originality in Design in the Age of Knock-Offs

Protecting Originality in Design in the Age of Knock-Offs Originality in design is the heartbeat of the kitchen…

KBB Collective Blog July 7
N-Hance Bob DeGraff
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Making the Most of Kitchen Storage

There’s something that virtually all great chefs and passionate home cooks have in common: They all wish they…

KBB Collective Blog June 30
Patricia Gaylor
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The Wide-Reaching Consequences of Design Trends In Social Media

The Wide-Reaching Consequences of Design Trends In Social Media I just read this great article about how design…

KBB Collective Blog June 23
Smart Home wall-smart Nexus 21 Ebony Stephenson Michael Daugherty Andy Orozco Access Networks Leon Seura
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Secrets to Making Smart Home Tech Disappear

Few things are more jarring to a design than unsightly technology, or even visible technology at all. Especially…

KBB Collective Blog June 16
Aging in place Mark Conacher Senstec USA NAIPC ASA Israel Cross Tara Ballman
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Aging-in-Place Conferences – A First-Hand Report

When SENSTEC launched last year, one of my first priorities was to identify exactly who our product could…

KBB Collective Blog June 9
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