by Carrie Whitney | Jun 6, 2026 | Business & People News
Since construction began in spring 2024, the wood-based material manufacturer Egger has invested around €80 million in the next expansion stage of the energy and environmental project at its plant in St. Johann in Tirol, Austria. At its heart is a new power plant with...
by Chelsie Butler | Jun 5, 2026 | Award News
The 2026 KBB Awards competition is open for submissions until July 2, 2026, and we are thrilled to introduce you to our panel of judges for the Projects and Products (above photo) categories. Above photo credits: PWP Photography | A. Tatum Photography | Katrice Battle...
by Carrie Whitney | Jun 5, 2026 | Award News
Cabinetworks Group recently announced its manufacturing plant in Sayre, Pa., was the recipient of its 2025 Plant of the Year award. The plant is led by Holly Jennings, the company’s first and only female plant manager, who has been with the company for 25 years. The...
by Leslie Clagett | Jun 4, 2026 | Business & People News
Recent local reports in the NY/NJ media broke the news that Samsung was contemplating relocating its newly-opened headquarters from Englewood Cliffs, NJ to Plano, Tex. Asked for comment by KBB, a Samsung spokesperson issued this statement: “Samsung Electronics America...
by Chelsie Butler | Jun 4, 2026 | Podcasts
Concrete and bathtubs have not always been an obvious match. The material is often associated with excessive weight, a cold touch and the risk of cracking. Vast Design Studio set out to challenge those assumptions, and the effort paid off in a major way when its...
by Carrie Whitney | Jun 4, 2026 | Award News
Franchise owner Veronica Simmons of Commerce Township, Mich., was named Designer of the Year, the highest design award presented by Decorating Den Interiors, North America’s largest interior design and home furnishings franchise company. Photo L-R: Jennifer...
by By Caroline Danielson, Senior Director, Ferguson Home | Jun 3, 2026 | Products
Bathrooms have become some of the most thoughtfully designed spaces in the home, making the decision to choose luxury plumbing fixtures and fittings more important than ever. The fixtures selected play a central role in how a space performs, endures and is experienced...
by Carrie Whitney | Jun 3, 2026 | Trends & Inspirations
Houzz Inc. has released its 2026 U.S. Houzz Outdoor Trends Study. The survey of more than 1,100 U.S. respondents found that homeowners are increasingly transforming outdoor spaces into functional extensions of the home, prioritizing comfort and everyday living over...
by Chelsie Butler | Jun 1, 2026 | Event News
Registration is officially open for Kitchen + Bath Canada (KBC Expo) 2026, marking the next chapter for Canada’s kitchen and bath industry event experience. Taking place Nov. 11–12, 2026, at the Toronto Congress Centre, KBC Expo will bring together designers,...
by Michael Zimber | Jun 1, 2026 | Trends & Inspirations
In an age dominated by screens, stress and nonstop schedules, our homes are becoming places of refuge – and no space is undergoing a more profound transformation than the bathroom. Once purely utilitarian, the modern bathroom is being reimagined as a sanctuary: a...
