by Carrie Whitney | Jan 15, 2026 | Business & People News
On Jan. 3, 2026, Klaus Grohe, the long-standing head of the company, passed away at the age of 88. The youngest and third son of company founder Hans Grohe was born on April 3, 1937, in Aachen, Germany. After studying business and economics in Bern, Switzerland, and...
by Carrie Whitney | Jan 14, 2026 | Event News
Cambria, a producer of American-made natural quartz surfaces, will unveil innovative applications in a new, immersive booth experience at the 2026 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Orlando, Fla., on Feb. 17–19, 2026. Located in booth W749, the experience...
by Carrie Whitney | Jan 13, 2026 | Trends & Inspirations
Houzz Inc., the leading all-in-one software platform for construction and design, today released the 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study. Based on a survey of nearly 1,800 respondents, the report finds that more than three-quarters of homeowners (76%) add specialty...
by Carrie Whitney | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Henge announced the opening of the Henge Suite by Rosapetra, a new design-forward retreat inside one of Cortina d’Ampezzo’s most iconic destinations. Rosapetra Spa Resort, a five-star hotel overlooking the UNESCO Dolomites, is known for blending Cortina’s...
by Leslie Clagett | Jan 12, 2026 | Trends & Inspirations
Elizabeth P. Lord-Levitt, CMKBD, MSRECM, CLIPP is the principal designer of Denver-based Elizabeth P. Lord Residential Design. A member KBB’s editorial advisory board, she shares her thoughts on the design trends we’ll see in 2026. What are the color...
by Leslie Clagett | Jan 12, 2026 | Trends & Inspirations
With KBIS 2026 just a few weeks away, KBB is excited to share an advance look at 20 of the groundbreaking new kitchen and bath products that will be on display at the show. Wait no longer – start swiping or clicking through our gallery, and be sure to check back for...
by Lauren Lerner | Jan 12, 2026 | KBB Collective Blog
Lauren Lerner, founder and principal designer of Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Living with Lolo, shares her take on the 2026 design trends – what’s waning and what’s winning. Statement Marble Everything I love a bold stone moment, but when every surface is...
by Carrie Whitney | Jan 11, 2026 | Award News
Hall of Fame architect and interior designer Lauren Rottet, FAIA, FIIDA, and Rottet Collection have been honored with a 2025 Good Design Award for the Luminosa Screen, as well as the Split Face Planter, selected by Architectural Record Magazine in its Best Products...
by Carrie Whitney | Jan 10, 2026 | Business & People News
UMI Stone, an importer and distributor of premium stone surfaces, announced the opening of its newest location in Sarasota, Florida. This new 20,000-sq.-ft. showroom and warehouse marks a strategic expansion for UMI, strengthening its presence along Florida’s Gulf...
by Leslie Clagett | Jan 9, 2026 | Trends & Inspirations
For designers tasked with creating a kitchen that can accommodate frequent entertaining, the challenge lies in balancing aesthetic appeal, pragmatic flow and robust functionality. Such kitchens must serve as social hubs, culinary workspaces and seamless connectors to...
