by Carrie Whitney | Oct 23, 2026 | Business & People News
The NKBA Georgia Chapter welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors. Each brings a unique background, a passion for the industry and fresh energy to the chapter. Evan Hill, president & owner, Creative Cabinets & Fine Finishes, joins the board as...
by Carrie Whitney | Oct 22, 2026 | Business & People News
Oatey Co., a manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, has announced two new vice presidents and a senior vice president. Chris Heath has been promoted to vice president, U.S. distribution. Heath joined Oatey in 2023 and has since made a significant impact...
by Leslie Clagett | Oct 21, 2026 | Event News
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is now inviting exhibitors to submit their booth to the Best Booth Awards, its annual program recognizing exhibitors whose booths set the standard for design on the show floor. A booth is often the first impression an...
by Carrie Whitney | Oct 21, 2026 | Business & People News
Throughout the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai last month, LIXIL Corp. celebrated the exceptional talent of the world’s leading young trade professionals. As the Global Industry Partner of WorldSkills International, LIXIL’s active participation reflects its...
by Mark Conacher | Oct 20, 2026 | Event News
Some cities are known for their buildings, and then there’s Chicago. Its relationship with construction was shaped through adversity when, exactly 155 years ago in October 1871, the Great Chicago Fire ripped through the city, destroying more than 18,000 homes and...
by Carrie Whitney | Oct 20, 2026 | Business & People News
MILEstone, the porcelain tile manufactured brand of Florim USA, welcomed more than 60 architects and designers to its 2026 Sustainability Summit, held Oct. 7–8 at Florim USA’s manufacturing facility in Clarksville, Tenn. The two-day event brought together design...
by Leslie Clagett | Oct 19, 2026 | Trends & Inspirations
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) revealed key findings from their jointly produced 2026 Whole-Home Design Study during HPMA’s Fall Market Keynote Series event in the High Point Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 17....
by Leslie Clagett | Oct 19, 2026 | Business & People News
Every Install is a new membership and support platform for kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and fitted-interior installers and installation companies. Founded by former installer and installation business owner Mark Conacher, the platform brings practical action guides,...
by Andrew Lemieux | Oct 19, 2026 | KBB Collective Blog
The design space is seeing a broader move toward houseplants in kitchen and bath spaces, called houseplant maximalism. In a high-end kitchen, the strongest brief is narrow: a living herb wall-garden conveniently located near the prep area, selected to suit the room’s...
by Leslie Clagett | Oct 19, 2026 | Business & People News
Welcome to the latest edition of Behind the Brand, where KBB seeks to illuminate – somewhat! – the creative process from the perspective of top product designers in the kitchen and bath fields. Being able to look at everyday objects in a radically different way is the...
