by NKBA Editorial Staff | Jul 23, 2026 | Business & People News
The Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI), which measures growth in the U.S. residential kitchen and bath industry, remained flat year-over-year at 53 out of 100, as K&B pros said ongoing consumer uncertainty, driven largely by rising material costs and trade...
by Chelsie Butler | Jul 23, 2026 | Podcasts
Ego belongs in the design process, but you have to know when to set it down, which is the topic of the latest KBB “From the Tap” podcast episode. KBB editor Chelsie Butler sits down with the founder of Atlanta-based Jones Design Associates, Jeremy Jones, who has...
by Carrie Whitney | Jul 23, 2026 | Business & People News
Ferguson announced a new partnership with Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE) to introduce the next generation of builders, plumbers and technicians to careers in the skilled trades. To help students kickstart their career journeys, Ferguson is donating $100,000 to...
by Carrie Whitney | Jul 22, 2026 | Award News
Blaupunkt was recently honored with four awards for outstanding product design. Once again among the winners of the prestigious Red Dot Award, Blaupunkt celebrated recognition for three products in the Product Design category this year: an induction hob with an...
by Chelsie Butler | Jul 21, 2026 | Projects
Lighting in residential design has evolved into much more than incorporating a few decorative pendants and the haphazard placement of multiple ceiling cans. Today’s effective layered lighting plan can have a significant influence on daily activities like entertaining,...
by Carrie Whitney | Jul 21, 2026 | Business & People News
Fabuwood, a semi-custom cabinetry manufacturer, has announced two leadership appointments. Howard Rhine has stepped into the role of chief people officer. With more than 17 years of HR, operations and executive leadership experience, most recently as chief human...
by Natalia Pierce CMKBD, WELL AP | Jul 20, 2026 | Trends & Inspirations
After more than two decades in the kitchen and bath industry, I have witnessed remarkable changes in how we design homes. We have embraced universal design, sustainability, smart home technology, aging-in-place strategies, energy efficiency, wellness trends and an...
by Michael A. Wright CKBD | Jul 20, 2026 | KBB Collective Blog
In a recent project, what began as a conversation about lighting evolved into something far more meaningful, a custom chandelier that tells the story of a family’s life, one bottle at a time. The client had spent more than thirty years saving wine bottles from...
by Carrie Whitney | Jul 20, 2026 | Business & People News
Fittings Metal Collection, founded by James and Darlene Justice of Architectural Justice, has officially broken ground on a new 24,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility in Medina, Ohio, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued expansion. Located on the...
by Carrie Whitney | Jul 19, 2026 | Business & People News
Bellacor announced the launch of its completely redesigned website, marking a significant evolution for the premium home furnishings and lighting retailer. The new Bellacor.com experience introduces a refined digital destination where design professionals and...
