by NKBA Staff | Sep 9, 2026 | Business & People News
Supporting emerging designers is at the heart of NKBA|KBIS. To that end, the association launched a formal mentorship program with a seven-week pilot that wrapped on May 1. Sponsored by KOHLER, the program matched 83 students with NKBA mentors representing 49 NKBA...
by Carrie Whitney | Sep 9, 2026 | Trends & Inspirations
As life moves back indoors this fall, consumers are making room for activities that help them disconnect from screens and reconnect with one another. Game nights, music, hobbies, casual meals and small celebrations are influencing how rooms are arranged, how surfaces...
by Carrie Whitney | Sep 8, 2026 | Business & People News
BainUltra, the Québec-made brand with nearly five decades of craftsmanship and innovation in therapeutic bath experiences, has hired Josh Marcom as national sales manager, effective Sept. 1, 2026. Marcom takes the helm with a directive to manage existing accounts...
by Matt DiNorcia | Sep 7, 2026 | Trends & Inspirations
Warmth, Texture and Continuity: The New Role of Natural Stone and Quartz Surfaces Home design trends are moving away from cool grays, stark whites and high-gloss surfaces toward palettes that are warmer, more textured and more personal. Attention is also on creating...
by Eric Marshall | Sep 7, 2026 | KBB Collective Blog
At IWF, there is no better way to understand where the woodworking and remodeling industries are going than to put on a comfortable pair of shoes and walk the floor. That was my mission when I arrived in Atlanta for the International Woodworking Fair, held August 25...
by Carrie Whitney | Sep 7, 2026 | Business & People News
The Egger Group has acquired 100% of the shares in the Italian recycling company Lenocart S.r.l., based in the Milan metropolitan area. Through this acquisition, the internationally operating wood-based materials manufacturer is further expanding its recycling network...
by Carrie Whitney | Sep 6, 2026 | Event News
The Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas will celebrate its seventh edition this fall, returning to the storied 2999 Turtle Creek Blvd. estate for the third consecutive year. While the address will be familiar to past visitors, the 2026 show house promises a new...
by Carrie Whitney | Sep 6, 2026 | Event News
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) and Esteem Media announce this season’s participants for the Design Influencers Tour, taking place during Fall Market. The event partners have tapped six interior design enthusiasts and professionals from across the country to...
by Carrie Whitney | Sep 5, 2026 | Business & People News
Construction Resources Co. LLC has completed the acquisition of Fuse Specialty Appliances & Plumbing, a South Florida-based luxury appliance and plumbing distributor with seven kitchen and bath showrooms in Naples, North Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale,...
by Carrie Whitney | Sep 5, 2026 | Business & People News
Cyncly, a global provider of AI-driven software for the spaces-for-living industry, announced the appointment of Steve Warfield as chief customer officer (CCO). As CCO, Warfield will lead Cyncly’s global customer organization, with direct responsibility for the...
