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Andrew Risinger
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Rediscovering Your Happy Place: Finding Joy in the Hard Parts of Design

Everyone has bad days; it’s a simple fact of life. If you were to graph your mood on…

KBB Collective Blog October 5
Cersaie 2026
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Cersaie 2026: Education and Art

Cersaie 2026 hosted a total of 1,190 exhibitors in the 1.5+ million square feet of the Bologna Exhibition…

Event News October 2
Ali Faulkner AEF Interiors
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Ali Faulkner on Avoiding Business Blind Spots

In our latest From the Tap podcast, we speak with Ali Faulkner, founder of Newport Beach, Cal.-based AEF…

Business & People News October 1
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Evgen Mekheda
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When Price Stalls a Project

A client approves the kitchen design and estimated price. Three weeks later, the contract is still unsigned, the…

KBB Collective Blog September 14
Eric Marshall IWF
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Walking the Floor at IWF Atlanta: A Look at Where Kitchens Are Headed

At IWF, there is no better way to understand where the woodworking and remodeling industries are going than…

KBB Collective Blog September 7
Luis Fernandez
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Designer Luis Fernandez Gets the Last Word

With offices in Los Angeles, New York and Miami, designer (and Miele Master) Luis Fernandez reflects and projects…

Business & People News September 2
Paul Miller
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Emerald and Questex Unite as Forge to Shape the Future of B2B Events and Media

Forge, the new corporate brand uniting Emerald and Questex LLC and new parent company of KBB and other…

Business & People News September 2
Duane Becker
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Building Trust: The Real Reason Clients Say “Yes”

Ask any experienced kitchen or bath designer what really closes a sale, and you’ll hear a lot of…

Business & People News August 17
Pulp Design Studios Carolina Gentry Beth Dotolo
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Encouraging Clients to Embrace Bold Design

In our latest From the Tap podcast, we speak with Beth Dotolo and Carolina Gentry, co-founders of Pulp…

Business & People News August 6
Home Improvement Research Institute HIRI Dave King
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HIRI Insights Help Designers Meet Homeowner Needs

Homeowners today are more informed, more involved and more selective than ever before when it comes to kitchen…

Trends & Inspirations August 3
IIDA NY Paridhi Chawla
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What the Design Industry Isn’t Teaching the Next Generation – And How We’re Fixing It

The next generation of interior designers is extraordinarily talented. They can render a space in 3D, navigate the…

KBB Collective Blog July 27
Natalia Pierce CMKBD WELL AP Detail by Design
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The Next Evolution in Design Is Not What We Build – It’s Who We Build For

After more than two decades in the kitchen and bath industry, I have witnessed remarkable changes in how…

Trends & Inspirations July 20
Roger Yiengst
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The Enduring Value of Relationships in Custom Cabinetry

In custom cabinetry, product, materials and design innovation matter, but long term success is built on something deeper.…

Trends & Inspirations July 13
Jen Dean Jede Interiors
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Jen Dean on Building a Boutique Design Studio

We recently spoke with Jen Dean, the principal designer and the creative force behind Utah-based Jede Interiors, about…

Business & People News July 8

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