by Leslie Clagett | May 5, 2025 | Business & People News
The toll of the southern California fires earlier this year are sobering. According to Cal Fire, the Palisades and Altadena blazes damaged 2,047 structures – and 16,251 were completely destroyed. Learning from Los Angeles, KB Home has unveiled the nation’s first...
by Carrie Whitney | May 4, 2025 | Business & People News
In a remarkable display of community collaboration and generosity, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Ottawa Chapter has successfully completed a kitchen renovation for Chrysalis House, a 25-room inclusive women’s shelter that provides a safe haven for...
by Carrie Whitney | May 3, 2025 | Business & People News
Florim USA, one of the largest porcelain tile manufacturers in North America, is celebrating a major milestone—25 years of operation at its state-of-the-art facility in Clarksville, Tenn. Since opening its doors in 2000, the company has remained deeply committed to...
by Posted by KBB editors | May 2, 2025 | Award News
Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) has announced the winners of the 2025 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition, marking another record year of exceptional projects that push the boundaries of Italian tile design. This year’s competition follows...
by Carrie Whitney | May 2, 2025 | Event News
Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has announced the winners of its annual Best Booth Awards at Coverings 2025. The awards program celebrates outstanding booth designs and creative displays on the show...
by Leslie Clagett | May 1, 2025 | Business & People News
In our latest From the Tap podcast, we speak with Danielle Chiprut on how and why she weaves the personal stories of her clients into her designs. The founder and principal of Rockville Center, NY-based Danielle Rose Design Co., Chiprut talks about creating homes that...
by Carrie Whitney | May 1, 2025 | Business & People News
Fantini, a leading manufacturer of innovative bathroom and kitchen fixtures, has announced Alberto Pomello has joined the team effective April 1, 2025, as the new managing director of North America. With more than 13 years of experience in the luxury design industry,...
by Chelsie Butler | Apr 30, 2025 | Award News
2025 Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has bestowed Coverings Installation & Design Awards to 22 exceptional tile and stone projects that deliver distinction in creativity, craftsmanship and...
by Carrie Whitney | Apr 30, 2025 | Award News
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) has announced the winners of the 2025 National NARI Remodeler of the Year Awards, honoring the nation’s top professionals for their outstanding projects. Formerly known as the Contractor of the Year (CotY)...
by Carrie Whitney | Apr 29, 2025 | Business & People News
FEI Group has announced the promotion of Bryan Sprang to director of kitchen & bath. He has served as director of the Kitchen & Bath Alliance (K&BA) division of FEI Group since October 2022, and now he will also lead the KBx division. “Bryan has been a...
