by Ethan Landis | Aug 24, 2026 | KBB Collective Blog
Every design-build firm has a “before” and “after” line drawn somewhere around 2020. In the early months of the pandemic, we assumed the surge in kitchen and bath renovation interest was a temporary reaction, people were home all day, staring at the things they wanted...
by Christian Richard Andersen | Aug 24, 2026 | Trends & Inspirations
What is houseplant maximalism? To me, houseplant maximalism is the ultimate expression of lushness in the home. It’s where plants hold the same significance as art and design, and where each plant is carefully selected to fit the interior, even as they grow in layers...
by Carrie Whitney | Aug 23, 2026 | Business & People News
Cambria, an American-made producer of natural quartz surfaces, announced the graduation ceremony for its English Program. Eight employees graduated this year at a ceremony held Aug. 12 at Cambria’s slab manufacturing facility in Le Sueur, Minn. The event featured a...
by Carrie Whitney | Aug 22, 2026 | Event News
At CEDIA Expo 2026, NextLevel Acoustics will officially debut “Beyond the Room,” produced by Nick Matzke from Bayview Audio, an all-new immersive audio demonstration created to showcase the movement, dynamics, impact and scale of today’s high-performance home cinema...
by NKBA Staff | Aug 21, 2026 | Event News
After a successful High Point Market debut in the Fall of 2025, the NKBA returned to Broad Hall in April featuring the next evolution in kitchen and bath design. Drawing the country’s most high-end and upscale interior designers, architects and home furnishings...
by Chelsie Butler | Aug 21, 2026 | Event News
The NKBA|KBIS fifth-annual Women to Women conference will be held Sept. 8-10 at the Four Seasons New Orleans. A unique leadership gathering, Women to Women brings together 100 influential, dedicated NKBA members from diverse backgrounds–thoughtfully selected via a...
by Carrie Whitney | Aug 21, 2026 | Business & People News
Kountry Kraft, a family-owned custom cabinetry manufacturer founded in 1959, has announced the appointment of Jeff Jacobson as its new sales and marketing director. Jacobson joined the company in June, succeeding longtime national sales manager Roger Yiengst, who will...
by Carrie Whitney | Aug 20, 2026 | Business & People News
Emser Tile has expanded its Material Bank presence with 35 additional collections, including the debut of 17 E by Emser Tile collections, increasing Emser’s total Material Bank sampling suite to 82 collections. As one of Material Bank’s founding brand partners,...
by Chelsie Butler | Aug 20, 2026 | Podcasts
Long before Britany Simon specified countertops and cabinetry, she mixed fabrics, played with silhouette and paired found pieces with current trends. Fashion gave her a fast place to test ideas. For the founder of Britany Simon Design House in Scottsdale, Ariz., that...
by Leslie Clagett | Aug 19, 2026 | Event News
The Brooklyn Heights Association (BHA), New York City’s oldest civic association, today announced the full lineup of interior designers, architects and landscape and furniture designers participating in the 2026 Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse, the...
