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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
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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
Carolina Gentry Beth Dotolo Pulp Design Studios
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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
Kathleen Jennison
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Kathleen Jennison Gets the Last Word

Principal of Stockton, Cal.-based KTJ Design Co., Kathleen Jennison turns challenges into collaborations through leadership and business savvy.…

Business & People News July 3
Mark Conacher InstallerSHOW KBB Momentum
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Why the Installer Conversation Matters

After a sweltering few days at InstallerSHOW 2026 in Birmingham, UK, I’ve returned home to Vancouver, BC, and…

Event News July 2
RTA Outdoor Living James King
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The Top Five Outdoor Kitchen Safety Mistakes

As millions of Americans prepare to use their outdoor kitchens for the Fourth of July weekend, RTA Outdoor…

Resources June 29
Kitchen Design Concepts The Collective Lane Taylor Taylor Cunningham
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A Story of Creative Collaboration

Collaboration is something that gets talked about often in residential remodeling, but in reality, it can look very…

KBB Collective Blog June 29

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