by Marc Mascarello | Nov 24, 2025 | KBB Collective Blog
When it comes to kitchens and bathrooms, most design professionals immediately think about cabinetry, tile, fixtures or lighting. Airflow, however, is rarely at the top of the list. Yet these are the very spaces where poor air distribution is most noticeable. Steam...
by Melissa Obradovic | Nov 24, 2025 | Trends & Inspirations
Freestanding Bathtubs: Installation & Detailing Tips for Designers Freestanding bathtubs are still having a moment. Designers love them; homeowners want them; the market is booming. In fact, a 2024 report from 360 Research Reports notes the global freestanding...
by Carrie Whitney | Nov 24, 2025 | Trends & Inspirations
Houzz 2026 US Home Design Trend Predictions Houzz recently released its 2026 U.S. Home Design Trend Predictions, which spotlight several shifts in kitchen and bath design. The forecast draws on Houzz search insights from more than 70 million homeowners and activity...
by Carrie Whitney | Nov 23, 2025 | Business & People News
Plumbing manufacturer Oatey Co. is celebrating its 10th year of partnership with VeloSano, Cleveland Clinic’s global fundraising movement to end cancer. Since 2014, VeloSano has raised $95 million with 100% of every dollar raised going to support life-saving cancer...
by Carrie Whitney | Nov 23, 2025 | Business & People News
Café is evolving its Style Studio design service into a permanent, complementary go-to resource for consumers. Originally launched last year as a limited-time offer, the Style Studio was met with overwhelming enthusiasm, revealing that consumers see Café not just as...
by Carrie Whitney | Nov 22, 2025 | Business & People News
Fritz Egger, a key leader of the Egger Group for many decades, celebrated his 75th birthday on Nov. 15 and is now stepping down from this role as chairman of the Supervisory Board. Together with his brothers Michael and Edmund, Fritz was responsible for the strategic...
by Carrie Whitney | Nov 22, 2025 | Business & People News
DPHA Announces 2026–2027 Board of Directors The Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association (DPHA) has announced the successful conclusion of its 2025 Annual Conference and Product Showcase, held this year in Houston, Texas. Widely regarded as the premier event in...
by Carrie Whitney | Nov 21, 2025 | Trends & Inspirations
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA | KBIS), the world’s leading trade association for the $228 billion kitchen and bath industry, representing nearly 55,000 North American kitchen and bath industry professionals, has released its 2026 Bath Trends...
by Carrie Whitney | Nov 20, 2025 | Business & People News
Storia Flooring, a provider of high-quality flooring solutions, announced the expansion of its footprint with the grand openings of its two newest showrooms in West Palm Beach and Naples, Fla. Building on the success of the brand and its first showroom in Miami’s...
by Carrie Whitney | Nov 19, 2025 | Business & People News
Emser Tile has announced the relaunch of its website, Emser.com, as well as the launch of the new luxury brand website, EbyEmser.com, marking an important step in the company’s broader digital transformation. Both sites, designed for different audiences, including...
