by Chelsie Butler | Sep 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
KBB was invited to take part in the 2026 Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association Factory Tours earlier this week. Our publisher, Natasha Selhi, went on in-depth visits to the Wellborn Cabinet factory (Ashland, Ala.), as well as the First Haven Cabinetry factory –...
by Carrie Whitney | Sep 18, 2026 | Trends & Inspirations
The Pittsburgh Paints brand has named Artifact (PPG10-16) the 2027 Color of the Year. A warm, smoky blue, Artifact brings a steady sense of calm to a space to restore and renew. It calls on homeowners and professionals to recalibrate and return to colors that draw on...
by Carrie Whitney | Sep 18, 2026 | Business & People News
Curtis International, a manufacturer and distributor of consumer and commercial appliances and electronics, announced that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Kenmore to manufacture, distribute and market Kenmore-branded appliances across major...
by Chelsie Butler | Sep 17, 2026 | Projects
Family-friendly design isn’t a lesser category; it can be one of the toughest. Amy Peltier of Peltier Interiors builds her San Marino, Calif.-based practice on that premise. During our recent “From the Tap” podcast, she discusses how projects can hold up to...
by Carrie Whitney | Sep 17, 2026 | Business & People News
BainUltra Inc. announced it has completed the acquisition of the Wetstyle brand and its associated assets.The acquisition will give customers a wider choice of designs and products for their bathroom projects, with Wetstyle’s design identity now supported by...
by Carrie Whitney | Sep 16, 2026 | Business & People News
Cyncly, a global provider of AI-driven software for the spaces-for-living industry, announced a partnership with designer and contractor Anthony Carrino — a 25-year veteran in the design and construction industry — as the foundation of its new “Do More”...
by Leslie Clagett | Sep 15, 2026 | Event News
Kitchen + Bath Canada, produced by Forge, today announced the members of its inaugural Designer Advisory Group, comprising accomplished professionals from across the country who will help shape the reimagined 2026 show and its development as Canada’s dedicated,...
by Carrie Whitney | Sep 15, 2026 | Event News
CEDIA Expo 2026, produced by Forge, welcomed 9,653 verified attendees to Denver for three days of product discovery, manufacturer training, education and industry connection. More than 320 exhibiting brands came together with the residential integration community to...
by Leslie Clagett | Sep 15, 2026 | Trends & Inspirations
The 2026 Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York has officially opened its doors, unveiling the work of 22 of the nation’s most celebrated designers within the storied townhouse at 80 West Washington Place in the heart of Greenwich Village. Now in its 51st year, the...
by Chelsie Butler | Sep 14, 2026 | Business & People News
Mary Fisher Knott, a designer whose 63-year career helped define ergonomic and aging-in-place thinking in the kitchen and bath industry, passed away on Sept. 15 after a short illness. She was 85. Fisher Knott founded Mary Fisher Designs in 1963, building a residential...
