November 26, 2023 | Awards & Events
Preparations for the International Istanbul Furniture Fair (IIFF2024), which is considered the largest gathering of industry across Europe, are continuing at full speed. More than a thousand companies with more than three thousand brands will be participating in the fair….
Read More ›November 19, 2023 | Awards & Events, Business
This World Toilet Day, November 19, 2023, Ferguson asks homeowners to reconsider their relationship with an essential yet often overlooked household fixture: the toilet. This year’s theme, “Accelerating Change,” is a reminder of everyone’s role in promoting sanitation and sustainability….
Read More ›November 17, 2023 | Awards & Events
NKBA Georgia Chapter 2023 Designs of Distinction Award Winners The National Kitchen & Bath Association recently celebrated the NKBA Georgia Chapter’s Designs of Distinction Awards 2023 winners and the 60th Anniversary celebration of the association in Atlanta. Categories for this…
Read More ›November 16, 2023 | Awards & Events
Huntwood Cabinets recently announced the winners of its 2023 Design Contest. Open to all Huntwood kitchen designers and direct reps, the competition asked participants to submit a short project bio, project photos, a floor plan and an overall cost breakdown. This…
Read More ›November 15, 2023 | Awards & Events
This article was originally published on November 15, 2023; it was updated on November 17, 2023. BDNY 2023 Product Picks BDNY 2023 was an immersion in the products, projects and personalities that define hospitality’s boutique and lifestyle segment. The fair’s design-focused…
Read More ›November 15, 2023 | Awards & Events
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) will celebrate its 60th year with engaging programming, including the return of daily hosts for NEXTStage. “We have an exceptional lineup of NEXTStage hosts that will bring a wealth of knowledge to the…
Read More ›November 9, 2023 | Awards & Events
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 ISFA Awards. The program honors excellence in application design, fabrication and installation of projects using manufactured surfacing materials. Projects submitted must employ the designated surfacing…
Read More ›November 4, 2023 | Awards & Events, Business
The Crossville® Native Metal collection, one of its new carbon-neutral porcelain tile series, has been recognized with a Planet Positive Award. The Crossville Native Metal collection was recognized as the winner in the Surfaces, Tiles, and Materials category. Recognizing the…
Read More ›November 2, 2023 | Awards & Events
Delivering the keynote address at the NKBA Manhattan Chapter‘s second annual Education Day, NKBA CEO Bill Darcy Jr. highlighted the driving economic and demographic forces that are shaping the kitchen and bath sector in the current and coming years, and…
Read More ›October 30, 2023 | Awards & Events
Coverings, the premier international ceramic tile and natural stone exhibition and conference in North America, has launched the official openings for event registration, discounted hotel booking options and award program submissions for Coverings 2024, which will take place at the…
Read More ›October 27, 2023 | Awards & Events, People
The NKBA Kitchen & Bath Industry Hall of Fame recognizes the innovators whose creativity and passion have driven extraordinary differences in these essential spaces and the industry as a whole. They might be honored for inventing a revolutionary product or…
Read More ›October 25, 2023 | Awards & Events
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) announces the return of the Hard Hat Media Tour, a VIP early access experience for accredited journalists, as well as DesignBites, which is the ultimate product showdown with brands introducing launches live in…
Read More ›October 23, 2023 | Awards & Events
Thermador, the American luxury home appliance brand, announces the five 2023 student scholarship recipients of its third-annual Diversity in Design Pipeline initiative, in partnership with the Interior Design Society (IDS). The initiative strives to foster an inclusive and instructional environment…
Read More ›October 23, 2023 | Awards & Events
This article was originally published on October 23, 2023; it was updated on November 8, 2023. KBB 2023 Product Awards Submissions We have already announced the KBB 2023 Product Awards winners, but we also wanted to give a shout out to…
Read More ›October 16, 2023 | Awards & Events
Niagara, a leader in high-performance, water-saving toilets, is honored to announce its recognition as the 2023 WaterSense Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – this is the second time the EPA has bestowed this recognition…
Read More ›October 14, 2023 | Awards & Events, Business
AHF Products, a leading manufacturer of hardsurface flooring, is proud to announce that Armstrong Flooring™ Lutea™ (above) was recognized in Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Home Renovation Awards in the Kitchen & Bath All-Stars category. A full list of winners can be…
Read More ›October 13, 2023 | Awards & Events
Häfele America Co. recently celebrated its 50th anniversary — that is half a century as a leading supplier of furniture fittings and architectural hardware — by hosting a series of exciting customer and employee events. This anniversary coincides with Häfele’s…
Read More ›October 12, 2023 | Awards & Events
Bemis Manufacturing Co., a manufacturer of toilet seats and other home products, is pleased to announce its inclusion in the coveted Wisconsin 75 list, an annual ranking of Wisconsin’s largest privately owned and closely held companies. Deloitte, a globally recognized…
Read More ›October 11, 2023 | Awards & Events
Hydro Systems, the American-owned innovator in hydro-therapeutic luxury baths and customized wellness, has announced plans for the HS Awards Design Competition to recognize designers and architects and exceptional projects with Hydro Systems’ products. With prizes awarded to the winners, the…
Read More ›October 10, 2023 | Awards & Events
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, North America’s largest trade show dedicated to all aspects of kitchen and bath design, is taking place again in Las Vegas from Feb. 27-29, and registration is now open.* KBIS is co-located with the…
Read More ›October 10, 2023 | Awards & Events
The Best of KBIS Awards return to the 2024 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show with new award categories. Celebrating function and design, the expanded categories also look for key trends in the field, ranging from new-to-market technology to products with…
Read More ›October 6, 2023 | Awards & Events
This article was originally published on October 6, 2023; it was updated on October 16, 2023. BlueStar 2023 Kitchen Design Contest Winners BlueStar, the manufacturer of professional-performance kitchen appliances for the home, is excited to announce the 2023 Kitchen Design…
Read More ›October 6, 2023 | Awards & Events
Nobilia, a manufacturer of European kitchen furniture, hosted #destinationnobilia, an exclusive trip to Germany for five esteemed U.S. interior designers and showroom dealers. The purpose of this exclusive journey hosted by nobilia North America and its PR agency White Good…
Read More ›October 5, 2023 | Awards & Events
This fall, Boutique Design New York (BDNY), the trade fair and conference for hospitality’s boutique and lifestyle design community, returns to Manhattan’s Javits Center with two days of lively and robust programming and the latest design-focused products. Held Nov. 12-13,…
Read More ›October 3, 2023 | Awards & Events
A lot of big things happened in 1963. “Surfin’ USA” by the Beach Boys was the #1 song, the L.A. Dodgers won the World Series, “My Fair Lady” was the Oscar winner for Best Picture … and the National Kitchen…
Read More ›October 3, 2023 | Awards & Events
California Faucets has been named Best Value Faucet—North American Luxury by StarCraft Reviews. As the largest and most frequently read independent reviewer of building products known for honest, unbiased product reviews, StarCraft praised California Faucets for its quality, careful manufacturing, cost…
Read More ›October 2, 2023 | Awards & Events
This article was originally published on October 2, 2023; it was updated on October 16, 2023. Health and wellness are two buzzwords making the rounds in the kitchen and bath industry, and the overall winners of the KBB Product Awards…
Read More ›October 1, 2023 | Awards & Events, People
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) and Esteem Media have collaborated once again to announce this season’s team and sponsors for the two-day Design Influencers Tour at Fall Market. After reviewing candidate applications, 10 design influencers from around the U.S….
Read More ›September 28, 2023 | Awards & Events
ThermaSol, the leader in smart shower, steam and sauna technology, announces three winners of its 65th Anniversary Design Contest. Contestants were required to submit a bathroom design featuring ThermaSol steam and shower products for a chance to win a trip…
Read More ›September 26, 2023 | Awards & Events
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces “Vintage Vibes,” its first-ever event to showcase the vast offering of antiques, vintage and one-of-kind furnishings available at High Point Market, taking place on Friday, Oct. 13, from 3 to 6 pm. “This…
Read More ›September 23, 2023 | Awards & Events
The International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA), the longest continuously-running organization supporting all aspects of the home and interior design industries, has announced the winners of its most coveted awards. The 2023 International Honorary Recognition Award winner is Ellen Gefen…
Read More ›September 22, 2023 | Awards & Events
The Salone del Mobile.Milano has obtained ISO 20121 certification for sustainable events management. In the run-up to the Nest Climate Campus forum (Sept. 19-21) a think tank for sharing sustainability practices, solutions and effective policies for contrasting climate change, which…
Read More ›September 20, 2023 | Awards & Events
A cornerstone of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) experience, NEXTStage brings kitchen and bath professionals together to ignite conversation through panels, discussions, awards, and competitions. For the first time, NEXTStage is issuing an open call for submissions to…
Read More ›September 20, 2023 | Awards & Events
The Educational Foundation (EF) of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association, is pleased to announce that it is a Silver Sponsor of the Bienenstock Furniture Library’s third-annual Future Designers Summit in High Point, N.C., Sept. 20 to 22. The…
Read More ›September 19, 2023 | Awards & Events
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its Hot Spot Tours schedule along with the trade show’s second Design Diversity Alliance (DAA) tour during the upcoming Fall Market. Six Hot Spot Tours scheduled over three days, Saturday through Monday, are…
Read More ›September 14, 2023 | Awards & Events
The Educational Foundation (EF) of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association, is pleased to announce its grant winners for 2023. Since the early years of this 76-year-old global design industry alliance, EF has awarded grants to talented professionals, as…
Read More ›September 13, 2023 | Awards & Events
Boutique lifestyle magazine Flower names Baton Rouge, La., as the location for its 2023 designer showhouse and taps 15 high-profile Southern-based interior designers to create exceptionally inspirational interiors within the walls of the luxurious Georgian home. Ivy Residential Concepts designed…
Read More ›September 12, 2023 | Awards & Events
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has released its Fall Market programming and events scheduled for HPMA’s branded pop-up venue The Point, which operates daily from Friday, Oct. 13, to Wednesday, Oct. 18. Centrally located in downtown High Point’s Market…
Read More ›September 5, 2023 | Awards & Events
KBIS 2024 Registration Now Open This article was originally published on September 5, 2023; it was updated on September 18, 2023 and November 3, 2023. The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has opened registration for the 2024 Kitchen &…
Read More ›September 1, 2023 | Awards & Events
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has named Bobby Berk, interior designer, Emmy-nominated host of “Queer Eye” and author, as speaker for its Sunday Keynote event at Fall Market, taking place in the High Point Theatre on Oct. 15, from…
Read More ›August 29, 2023 | Awards & Events
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its Opening Day Keynote event for Fall Market featuring diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) practitioner, interior design consultant and author Jessica Bantom on Saturday, Oct. 14, in the High Point Theatre. “We’re…
Read More ›August 23, 2023 | Awards & Events, Business
Houzz Inc. has announced the opening of applications for the annual Houzz Scholarship Program. The program supports aspiring renovation and design professionals studying interior design, construction, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural engineering or skilled trades. “At Houzz we are investing in…
Read More ›August 22, 2023 | Awards & Events
Science in Design has announced the headliners as the future of design at the first-ever Design, Art & Science Symposium. Launched by Science in Design founder Mike Peterson and co-founder Linda Kafka, the inaugural Design, Art & Science Symposium is…
Read More ›August 19, 2023 | Awards & Events
Kohler Co. returns as an exhibitor and session participant at World Water Week 2023, Aug. 20-24 in Stockholm, Sweden. This year’s conference is focused on innovation at a time of unprecedented challenges and the theme, “Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a…
Read More ›August 16, 2023 | Awards & Events
CEDIA, the association for smart home professionals, announces Steve Moore as the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and James Chen as the 2023 CEDIA Fellow. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated innovative and visionary leadership in…
Read More ›August 15, 2023 | Awards & Events
House to Home Solutions LLC (H2HS), a multi-award–winning design/build renovation firm serving Maryland and Northern Virginia, raised the bar and redefined remodeling innovation at the highly anticipated public grand opening of its new and expanded Design Studio on July 15. …
Read More ›August 13, 2023 | Awards & Events
FREDERIC Magazine Announces 2023 It List This article was originally published on August 13, 2023; it was updated on October 5, 2023. Dara Caponigro, editor in chief of FREDERIC magazine, announces the recipients of FREDERIC’s first annual It List Awards….
Read More ›August 1, 2023 | Awards & Events
In a new Alumni All-Star edition, five Style Spotters will return to High Point Market in October to kick off a new iteration of the trade-only event’s enduring signature program organized by the High Point Market Authority (HPMA). Interior design…
Read More ›July 31, 2023 | Awards & Events
NKBA hosted its second Design + Tech Summit, in partnership with Samsung, at the brand’s experience store in New York earlier this week, with a main focus on how designers and technology integrators can be better partners. The four-hour conference…
Read More ›July 28, 2023 | Awards & Events, Business
Emser Tile, a leading designer and producer of the world’s finest tile and natural stone, is celebrating its 55th anniversary and multiple recent professional recognitions. The company has released a video in celebration of 55 years in business. The video,…
Read More ›July 26, 2023 | Awards & Events
Anna Maria Mannarino of Mannarino Designs Inc., upped her tally to 33 awards to date, both regional and national, in an array of categories including high-end residential, kitchen and bath, outdoor, healthcare, hospitality, retail and product design, with four wins…
Read More ›July 21, 2023 | Awards & Events
iF International Forum Design GmbH, the international design award authority headquartered in Hannover, Germany, is thrilled to announce the opening of its first iF Design Office in North America, based in New York City. Since its establishment in 1953, iF…
Read More ›July 19, 2023 | Awards & Events
CEDIA Expo, the platform where residential technology integration, design and construction professionals connect, learn and engage, announces the return of The Launchpad, a necessary platform for new companies to introduce their brand and technology to the residential technology industry. The…
Read More ›July 18, 2023 | Awards & Events
Poggenpohl, a leading luxury kitchen brand since 1892, is pleased to announce that its +Segmento kitchen received a Luxe RED Award in the Kitchen Island category. This is the second Luxe RED Award — Residential Excellence in Design — that Poggenpohl…
Read More ›July 16, 2023 | Awards & Events
ASID NJ Chapter Names 2023 Design Excellence Winners Entrants to the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID NJ) annual Design Excellence Awards (DEA) learned the results of the competition at an action-packed event on Tuesday…
Read More ›July 15, 2023 | Awards & Events
The Educational Foundation (EF) of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association, is pleased to announce its design student scholarship winners for 2023. Since the early years of this 76-year-old global design industry alliance, EF has awarded scholarships to high-achieving…
Read More ›July 12, 2023 | Awards & Events
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) kicks off its fall 2023 search for the biannual Design Influencers Tour at High Point Market, organized in partnership with Esteem Media. To be considered, interior designers and other design-focused online influencers must apply…
Read More ›July 10, 2023 | Awards & Events
This story was originally published on July 10, 2023; it was updated on July 17, 2023. The judges have been announced for the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest. With more than 45+ years of combined experience, the seven judges…
Read More ›July 5, 2023 | Awards & Events
The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the call for entries for the 2023 edition of the Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture, Interior Design and Final Degree Project. This year marks 22 years of honoring innovation in…
Read More ›July 4, 2023 | Awards & Events
Giving trade professionals the chance to earn a free trip to Italy and take a deep dive into Italian ceramics, Ceramics of Italy invites design professionals to apply for a trip to Cersaie with its two popular programs — Destination:…
Read More ›July 3, 2023 | Awards & Events
CEDIA Expo, the platform where residential technology integration, design and construction professionals connect, learn and engage, announces the return of the CE Pro All-Star Band. The highly-anticipated CE Pro All-Star Band will kick off after the conclusion of the CE…
Read More ›June 30, 2023 | Awards & Events
Emser Tile, a leading designer and producer of tile and natural stone, has won the 2023 Comparably Best CEOs for Diversity award. This is Emser’s 14th Comparably award since 2019 and fourth diversity-focused of that tally. “We have a vibrant,…
Read More ›June 26, 2023 | Awards & Events
This article was originally published on June 26, 2023; it was updated June 30, 2023 and July 5, 2023. The Architects & Designers Building – better known as the A&D Building – held its yearly Market Day on June 20….
Read More ›June 22, 2023 | Awards & Events
Coverings, the event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has announced the release and availability of on-demand content from select learning sessions recorded live at Coverings 2023, which took place at the Orange County Convention…
Read More ›June 20, 2023 | Awards & Events
Mila International, inventor and manufacturer of a true flush-mount stainless-steel sink system, announced its Infinity Workstation Sink won the Kitchen & Bath category of the 2023 ICFF Editors Awards. The awards were presented at the 2023 International Contemporary Furniture Fair,…
Read More ›June 19, 2023 | Awards & Events
This article was originally published on June 19, 2023; it was updated on June 26, 2023. Unox Casa has won the Red Dot Design Award 2023 in the Kitchen Design Appliances category for its SuperOven Model 1S. This recognition follows…
Read More ›June 16, 2023 | Awards & Events
We are accepting submissions for the 2023 KBB Product Awards, but time is running out. We have extended the deadline to June 23 at 5pm ET to submit your best products, and winners will be announced in the September/October issue…
Read More ›June 15, 2023 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has recognized the Lakeland College interior design technology (IDT) program with an Excellence in Education Award. “It’s exciting for our interior design technology program to be recognized by the NKBA,” said Rochelle Horne,…
Read More ›June 14, 2023 | Awards & Events
ThermaSol, the leader in smart shower, steam and sauna technology, announces the jury for their 65th Anniversary Design Contest: Sara Malek Barney, ASID, founder + principal designer for BANDD/DESIGN; Josh Cooperman, publisher and podcast host for Convo by Design and…
Read More ›May 30, 2023 | Awards & Events
CNC Cabinetry, a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality cabinetry, celebrated the grand opening of its new South Carolina facility, with a warm and welcoming customer lunch event. The occasion marked a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to serving the…
Read More ›May 25, 2023 | Awards & Events
CEDIA Expo, the platform where residential technology integration, designers and construction professionals connect, learn, and engage, announces CEDIA Expo 2023 registration is now open. The largest North American event for the channel, CEDIA Expo 2023, takes place Sept. 6–9, 2023,…
Read More ›May 23, 2023 | Awards & Events
BlueStar®, the manufacturer of professional-performance kitchen appliances with unlimited customization for the home, announces their 2023 Kitchen Design Contest. Each year, BlueStar proudly recognizes the talented design professionals who create dream kitchens throughout the US. The annual competition has become…
Read More ›May 19, 2023 | Awards & Events
Lauren Rottet, FAIA, FIIDA, internationally celebrated architect, designer and founding principal/president and owner of Rottet Studio, presents “The Beauty of Black and White,” a salon-style exhibition highlighting art and furniture, in her new 3,000 sq.-ft. showroom located at 29 West…
Read More ›May 16, 2023 | Awards & Events
Signature Kitchen Suite has captured top global design awards for its new, state-of-the-art Energy Star certified 48-in. French Door Refrigerator. The highly notable Red Dot Design and iF Design Award programs have recognized the refrigerator as a top product of…
Read More ›May 12, 2023 | Awards & Events
German bathroom manufacturer Duravit has received special recognition from both the 2023 iF Design Awards and the Red Dot Product Design Awards across multiple collections. The two programs are among the world’s most prestigious product and design excellence accolades. Top…
Read More ›May 4, 2023 | Awards & Events
Organizers of Coverings, the largest international ceramic tile and natural stone event in North America, have announced that Coverings 2023 exceeded expectations with a vigorous 50% year-over-year increase in attendance, totaling nearly 27,000 event goers who gathered April 18-21, 2023,…
Read More ›May 1, 2023 | Awards & Events, Trends & Inspirations
The trendsetting furnishings are perfectly placed, the stunning art is installed, and the luxurious details are complete. Now, the West Coast’s most talented designers are ready to show off their creations at the 44th Annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase. The magnificent…
Read More ›April 27, 2023 | Awards & Events
The 2023 Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards (SEDY) were presented by ADAC (Atlanta Decorative Arts Center) and VERANDA to firms and individuals from across the Southeast who exemplify the highest level of talent in the categories of…
Read More ›April 21, 2023 | Awards & Events
Coverings, the event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has announced the 2023 CID Awards winners. The annual Coverings Installation & Design Awards recognize 17 projects that showcase distinction in creativity, craftsmanship and outstanding use…
Read More ›April 21, 2023 | Awards & Events
Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, announced the winners of its 2023 Best Booth Awards. The program recognized exceptional exhibitor booths across Coverings 2023 primary sponsors’ pavilions: Ceramics of Italy, Tile…
Read More ›April 20, 2023 | Awards & Events, Business
Liv-Connected presents today as part of a national housing coalition of agencies and housing manufacturers gathering to discuss mitigating disaster impact on marginal housing and those most at risk. The wake of the 2020 COVID pandemic has made it abundantly…
Read More ›April 16, 2023 | Awards & Events
Under the direction of co-brand directors, Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat, ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan returns to the Javits Center in New York City on May 21-23 with a more cohesive and interactive event, better attendee experiences, and newly designed…
Read More ›April 14, 2023 | Awards & Events
Broan-NuTone has received the 2023 Energy Star Partner of the Year — Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. This marks the fifth consecutive year the company has received this distinction, emphasizing…
Read More ›April 12, 2023 | Awards & Events
CEDIA Expo, the platform where residential technology integration, design and construction professionals connect, learn and engage, announces the return of popular networking events at CEDIA Expo 2023 from Sept. 6–9, 2023, in Denver. CEDIA Expo 2023 will feature an array…
Read More ›April 10, 2023 | Awards & Events, Trends & Inspirations
This article was originally published April 10, 2023; it was updated May 4, 2023. The 2023 edition of Salone del Mobile in Milan, which kicks off on April 18 and runs through April 23, will be packed with people and…
Read More ›April 10, 2023 | Awards & Events
The Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) has announced this year’s finalists for the 2023 Southeast Designers & Architect of the Year Awards (SEDY). The 26 finalists represent the most creative and innovative minds in the business across the fields of…
Read More ›April 5, 2023 | Awards & Events
Committed to offering the industry’s healthiest, most sustainable kitchen and home appliances, Beko Home Appliances has become the only appliance brand to receive top energy-efficiency honors from the EPA and DOE during each of the seven years it has operated…
Read More ›March 30, 2023 | Awards & Events
Coverings, the international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has announced the annual Rock Star Award winners in advance of Coverings 2023, which will take place April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando,…
Read More ›March 24, 2023 | Awards & Events
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove – industry leaders in premium refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing – announce the return of the Kitchen Design Contest, recognizing premier design professionals across the globe for their stunning, innovative kitchen designs. “For the past 30 years,…
Read More ›March 21, 2023 | Awards & Events
The winners of the Design Plus competition organized by the Frankfurt trade fair body in collaboration with the German Design Council have been designated, and the Diva collection by Scarabeo has won the prestigious award. The Design Plus competition honors…
Read More ›March 17, 2023 | Awards & Events
ThermaSol, a leader in smart shower, steam and sauna design and technology, announced the launch of its 65th Anniversary Design Contest. In honor of the company’s milestone year, the steam shower pioneer invites designers, showrooms, architects, builders and remodelers to…
Read More ›March 15, 2023 | Awards & Events
Dunn-Edwards’ third-annual Emerging Professionals Design Competition has officially opened for submissions. Students of architecture and design who are enrolled in school can submit their entry online now through Aug. 15, 2023. The competition is open nationwide. There is no fee…
Read More ›March 6, 2023 | Awards & Events
Applications will be accepted between March 1 and March 31, 2023 for nine student scholarships from the Educational Foundation (EF) of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association. Since the early years of this 76-year-old global design industry alliance, arguably…
Read More ›February 27, 2023 | Awards & Events
The 61st Salone del Mobile.Milano trade fair, the international point of reference for the furnishing and design sector, has reclaimed its traditional spot in the calendar, boasting a new format and multidisciplinary cultural content for Euroluce, and a decision to…
Read More ›February 21, 2023 | Awards & Events, Trends & Inspirations
Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has announced the top 10 ceramic tile trends for 2023. The tile trends were gathered and forecasted by the three leading international tile associations and sponsors of Coverings 2023…
Read More ›February 19, 2023 | Awards & Events, Business
FEI Group, parent company to KBx and K&B Alliance, hosted its 24th National Conference at the end of 2022. Arguably the most important personal and business affair on the company’s calendar each year, the FEI Group annual conference was once…
Read More ›February 16, 2023 | Awards & Events
Houzz Inc. has just announced the Houzz community’s choices for Best of Houzz 2023, a homeowner-to-homeowner guide to the most outstanding professionals across the globe, including top kitchen and bath remodelers, architects, interior designers, landscape pros and other residential design…
Read More ›February 15, 2023 | Awards & Events
On this week’s From the Tap Podcast, we talked about KBIS 2023 hits and highlights. I was joined by our managing editor, Leslie Clagett, and Arlen Schweiger, executive editor for KBB’s sister publication, CE Pro. We shared our impressions of…
Read More ›February 13, 2023 | Awards & Events
Over 144 kitchen, bath, and other room design projects from across the country were submitted in six categories for the fourth annual national Showplace Cabinetry Design Contest. Showplace Cabinetry sponsored the design contest for all sales and design professionals employed…
Read More ›February 8, 2023 | Awards & Events
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), just came off one of the most successful shows in its nearly 60-year history. KBIS 2023 was held last week in Las Vegas and…
Read More ›February 8, 2023 | Awards & Events
Clarity AV International, the company behind the Integrator Network and who created and grew the popular Technology & Business Summits, which CEDIA acquired in 2018, announces a new event designed for consumers, The Home Tech Expo, happening Friday, Oct. 20…
Read More ›February 7, 2023 | Awards & Events
On this week’s From the Tap KBB podcast, we spoke to the overall KBB 2022 Person of the Year winner, Jeanne Chung – along with the Praiseworthy Picks – about their accomplishments and how they are giving back to our…
Read More ›February 4, 2023 | Awards & Events
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has opened online registration for the Spring 2023 High Point Market, which takes place April 22-26. Registration is open to U.S. and international home furnishings buyers, including retailers and interior designers; as well as…
Read More ›February 2, 2023 | Awards & Events
More than 200,000 housing and design professionals from across the globe flocked to Las Vegas for Design & Construction Week 2023, the co-location of the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show and the National Association of Home…
Read More ›February 2, 2023 | Awards & Events
The KBIS 2023 Best Booth Award winners featured an array of beautiful, creative and innovative booth designs. This year, KBIS recognized five booths. Best of Show Booth – KOHLER (shown in photo) Best Booth Small – ABKSTONE Best Booth Medium –…
Read More ›February 2, 2023 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Thirty Under 30 Class of 2023 announced their 30’s Choice Award winners at KBIS 2023. KBIS is the platform where the newest class of Thirty Under 30 is introduced and asked to scour the…
Read More ›February 2, 2023 | Awards & Events
The 2023 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, the destination for kitchen and bath design professionals, revealed the Best of KBIS 2023 winners. The awards, which recognize the most innovative new kitchen and bath products presented at KBIS, were announced from the KBIS NEXT Stage,…
Read More ›February 2, 2023 | Awards & Events
The 2023 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and the destination for kitchen and bath design professionals, announced the KBIS KickStarter Zone Winners at the KBIS NEXT Stage on Thursday, February…
Read More ›February 1, 2023 | Awards & Events
Beko HarvestFresh is a series of crisper drawers that keep vegetables fresh for 30 days to extend the life of vegetable vitamin content.
Read More ›February 1, 2023 | Awards & Events
At KBIS 2023, Grothouse is thrilled to be a part of the Monogram booth in collaboration with renowned interior designer and Monogram creative director Richard T. Anuszkiewicz. Featured in the Monogram booth is a custom walnut butcher block table, which…
Read More ›January 31, 2023 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen & Bath Association opened KBIS 2023 with the highly anticipated NKBA 2023 Design + Industry Awards on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at the Encore Ballroom, in the Encore Hotel, Las Vegas Hotel. The sold-out awards ceremony, held…
Read More ›January 27, 2023 | Awards & Events
Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has announced programming and activations for Coverings 2023, which will take place April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Coverings 2023 will include four…
Read More ›January 26, 2023 | Awards & Events, Business
Kohler Co., founded in 1873, has forged a legacy of creating industry-transforming innovations for kitchen and bath spaces, energy resiliency products, luxury hospitality experiences, and major championship golf. Creativity and leading-edge design are the heart and soul of the KOHLER…
Read More ›January 25, 2023 | Awards & Events
The 2023 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and the destination for kitchen and bath design professionals, announces the return of its signature influencer event, KBIS Uncorked. Leading luxury appliance brand…
Read More ›January 24, 2023 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), representing close to 50,000 kitchen and bath industry professionals and owners of the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), announces the 2023 NKBA Global Connect Pavilion program lineup. The NKBA Global Connect Pavilion…
Read More ›January 22, 2023 | Awards & Events
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) has announced the selected brands and programming for the Interior Design Society (IDS)’s VIP Designer Experience at KBIS held at the Las Vegas Convention…
Read More ›January 19, 2023 | Awards & Events
The 2023 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the destination for kitchen and bath design professionals, which is owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), is pleased to introduce the updated KBIS Match, a powerful new matchmaking platform…
Read More ›January 17, 2023 | Awards & Events
KBB got an exclusive preview of what to expect from Fisher + Paykel at KBIS 2023 from company president, Kevin Dexter. He and the company are proud to be announcing the NKBA Student Design Competition winners at the NKBA’s Kitchen…
Read More ›January 17, 2023 | Awards & Events
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), has announced the brands named as finalists for 2023 Best of KBIS Awards. Regarded as one of the industry’s most prestigious awards, Best of…
Read More ›January 17, 2023 | Awards & Events
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association, announces the return of the KBIS Kickstarter Zone. Located in the new West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the area will host new-to-market…
Read More ›January 11, 2023 | Awards & Events
The 2023 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), announced NKBA’s State of the Industry (SOI) keynote speakers Drew and Jonathan Scott, hosts and executive producers of HGTV’s “Property Brothers: Forever Home”…
Read More ›January 9, 2023 | Awards & Events
With the show only a few weeks away, here’s another gallery that previews 50 new products debuting at KBIS 2023 in Las Vegas. To see these innovative designs in person, register here to attend the event. —By Leslie Clagett, KBB…
Read More ›January 5, 2023 | Awards & Events
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) is pleased to announce the 2023 KBIS exhibitors selected to participate in the high-energy KBIS NEXT Stage program DesignBites. This not-to-be-missed event will take…
Read More ›January 5, 2023 | Awards & Events
Neolith, the global leader in sintered stone, is coming back strong at KBIS 2023, the world’s most important kitchen and bath innovation show, which will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2. Following…
Read More ›December 27, 2022 | Awards & Events
The 61st edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano – at Rho Fiera Milano April 18-23, 2023 – promises to be brimming with new things and strongly geared to quality. The first thing to point out is the huge investment in…
Read More ›December 22, 2022 | Awards & Events
Another top industry event will join Design & Construction Week (DCW) in Las Vegas next month, adding even more opportunities for design, construction and home improvement professionals. The International Surface Event (TISE) will co-date with DCW, which features the National…
Read More ›December 22, 2022 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) revealed that the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show — KBIS 2023 — attendee registration numbers for are pacing significantly above pre-2020 levels when the show was last held in Las Vegas. The annual…
Read More ›December 21, 2022 | Awards & Events
The 2023 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and the destination for kitchen and bath design professionals, has announced the brands chosen for the 2023 Hard Hat Media Tour. Vetted by…
Read More ›December 20, 2022 | Awards & Events
Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), announces the winners of the 21st-annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. The panel of…
Read More ›December 19, 2022 | Awards & Events
Renovations for a tired beach house overlooking the coastline of Cannon Beach, Ore., put aspiring designers to the test in NKBA Student Design Competition 2021-2022. First-place kitchen winner Beatriz Hernandez, Bow Valley College, Calgary, Alberta, and bath winner David Stensland,…
Read More ›December 11, 2022 | Awards & Events, People
At its recent Tucson Fall Conference, the SEN Design Group announced its 2022 Innovation Award winner to be Jack Kellerman of Baton Rouge, La. A former successful kitchen designer and member of this nationwide kitchen/bath buying group based in Charlotte,…
Read More ›December 10, 2022 | Awards & Events, People
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), celebrates its continued partnership with Modenus Media’s Designhounds Influencer Network. The influencers are back at KBIS in 2023, this time with a huge team…
Read More ›December 5, 2022 | Awards & Events
With the show only a few weeks away, here’s a gallery of some of the KBIS product introductions that will take place in Las Vegas. To see these innovative designs in person, register here to attend the event.
Read More ›December 5, 2022 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), the all-industry association representing the North American kitchen and bath industry, announces the all-new 2023 NKBA| KBIS NEXT Stage program lineup. Held during KBIS and bigger and better than ever, the newly redesigned…
Read More ›December 1, 2022 | Awards & Events, People
This year’s choices run the gamut from working extensively with charities, award-winning blogs, giving back to their communities and educating their industry peers and supporting the next generation. As we have done in years past, KBB has named one overall…
Read More ›November 29, 2022 | Awards & Events
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) today announced the five industry design professionals who will judge the Best of KBIS Awards, one of the kitchen and bath industry’s most prestigious…
Read More ›November 28, 2022 | Awards & Events
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2023, owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) announces the return of the popular Design Milk X Modenus Talks (#dmmtalks lounge) with a focus on design business, digital strategies, industry trends…
Read More ›November 27, 2022 | Awards & Events
Huntwood Cabinets recently announced the winners of their 2022 Design Contest. Open to all Huntwood kitchen designers and direct reps, entrants were asked to submit a short project description, project photos, floor plan and overall cost breakdown. Entries were evaluated…
Read More ›November 26, 2022 | Awards & Events
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2023, owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) announces Interior Design Society’s (IDS) second edition of its VIP Designer Experience which is headed to Las Vegas for a multi-events program that…
Read More ›November 25, 2022 | Awards & Events
Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), is now accepting entries for the 2023 edition of the Passport to Creativity tour. Now in its 11th…
Read More ›November 24, 2022 | Awards & Events
Oscar William “Bill” Freeman was inducted into the AIM/R Hall of Fame during a stirring ceremony at the rep association’s 50th Annual Conference at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Aurora, Colorado, last month. Freeman’s honor was accepted by his wife…
Read More ›November 22, 2022 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), representing close to 50,000 kitchen and bath industry professionals and owners of the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), announces NKBA Global Connect programming at KBIS 2023. Designed to give international buyers and…
Read More ›November 20, 2022 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), owner of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), announces the return of the KBTribeChat Progressive Tour, January 31, 2023, from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Hosted…
Read More ›November 18, 2022 | Awards & Events
Gaggenau, the luxury brand for professional-grade home appliances, is pleased to announce that the Gaggenau 400 Series Coffee Machine was named as a winner in the Good Housekeeping 2022 Kitchen Gear and Coffee Awards. A full list of winners can…
Read More ›November 17, 2022 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) revealed this week that the 2023 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) attendee registration is pacing ahead of both the 2020 and 2022 shows, during the same timeframe. The annual event, owned by…
Read More ›November 15, 2022 | Awards & Events
Coverings, North America’s premier ceramic tile and natural stone event, announced this week the official commencement for event registration, special-rate hotel reservations and award program submissions for Coverings 2023, scheduled to take place April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County…
Read More ›November 10, 2022 | Awards & Events
Italian luxury appliance manufacturer Fulgor Milano recently hosted 10 North American designers on an inspiration-filled trip to Italy, the brand’s birthplace. Fulgor Milano is continuing the momentum and increasing brand awareness with the North American kitchen design community coming off…
Read More ›November 8, 2022 | Awards & Events
Gaggenau, the luxury brand for professional-grade home appliances and the “Official Home Kitchen Appliance Brand of the Michelin Guide,” has announced the induction of seven chefs of Michelin-starred New York restaurants into the Gaggenau Black Jacket Society. Gaggenau created this…
Read More ›November 7, 2022 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), representing nearly 50,000 kitchen and bath industry professionals and owner of the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), announces the return of the German Pavilion to KBIS 2023 in Las Vegas. In cooperation…
Read More ›November 3, 2022 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), owners of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), has invited three industry influencers to host the KBIS NEXT Stage during KBIS 2023 in Las Vegas. In a first for the KBIS stage,…
Read More ›October 27, 2022 | Awards & Events
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), announces a new, reinvented DesignBites program. This high-energy “speed dating for brands” initiative showcases the latest innovations and coolest designs for the kitchen and…
Read More ›October 26, 2022 | Awards & Events
Fantini USA has announced the winners of the 2022 People’s Choice Awards. The competition was open to North American architects and designers to submit projects featuring any of Fantini’s portfolio of products. The projects were then randomly paired together in…
Read More ›October 23, 2022 | Awards & Events
We have already announced KBB’s 2022 Product Awards winners, but we also wanted to give a shout out to all the remaining product submissions, as we received more than 115 this year. We added a ton of new categories this…
Read More ›October 22, 2022 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), owners of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), announce the return of the KBIS 2023 Virtual Media Preview. This remote preview event, presented via video, will give members of the media –…
Read More ›October 19, 2022 | Awards & Events
The Educational Foundation (EF) of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association, has announced the winners of five of its professional grants. Since the early years of this 75-year-old global design industry alliance, arguably the most diverse organization of its…
Read More ›October 18, 2022 | Awards & Events
The Educational Foundation (EF) of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association, is pleased to announce its design student scholarship winners for 2022. Since the early years of this 75-year-old global design industry alliance, EF has awarded scholarships to high-achieving…
Read More ›October 17, 2022 | Awards & Events
Thermador, the iconic American luxury home appliance brand, has announced the national winners for their 2019-2022 Kitchen Design Challenge: Julie Howard as the Grand Prize Winner for Exceptional Kitchen, Dane Austin in 2nd place for Exceptional Kitchen, and Dalia Carter…
Read More ›October 12, 2022 | Awards & Events
Entries are now being accepted for the 2023 Best of KBIS Awards, presented annually at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). Sponsored by Luxe Interiors + Design, Best of KBIS…
Read More ›October 11, 2022 | Awards & Events
Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove have announced the global winners of the 2019-2021 Kitchen Design Contest. “The Global Winners of the Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Kitchen Design Contest have earned their place as the industry’s best of the best, and we…
Read More ›October 11, 2022 | Awards & Events
CEDIA Expo, the platform where residential technology integration, design and construction professionals connect, learn, and engage, announces 15,497 total registrants with a verified attendance of 11,946 industry professionals and 317 exhibitors participated in CEDIA Expo 2022 from September 29 to…
Read More ›October 7, 2022 | Awards & Events, People
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has revealed its 2023 Thirty Under 30 Class. The prestigious program recognizes talented kitchen and bath professionals under the age of 30. Each year’s class comprises rising leaders across the industry and is…
Read More ›October 3, 2022 | Awards & Events, Business
Emerald (NYSE: EEX), owners of the CEDIA Expo, has announced the launch of the Commercial Integrator Expo that will co-locate with CEDIA Expo 2023 in Denver next year. The event will bring together commercial AV products and education with the residential focus of…
Read More ›October 2, 2022 | Awards & Events
Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency are happy to announce that the 2023 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition is now open for entries. With previous winners like Rockwell Group, Perkins&Will, and Snøhetta, this prestigious…
Read More ›October 1, 2022 | Awards & Events
As ADAC continues to celebrate the evolution of design at this fall’s upcoming DISCOVER ADAC, it is also revitalizing a favorite design experience, “ADAC: BEHIND THE WINDOWS.” Through this program, featured designers showcase their work through one-of-a-kind vignettes, located in…
Read More ›September 30, 2022 | Awards & Events, Trends & Inspirations
CEDIA, the global association for the home technology industry, today announces the winners of the 2022 CEDIA Awards in the Americas region. Eight projects were recognized at CEDIA Expo during the CEDIA Awards ceremony, supported by headline sponsor DISH and associate sponsors Lutron,…
Read More ›September 30, 2022 | Awards & Events
This year’s overall Kitchen & Bath Product of the Year winners in the 2022 Product Awards offer simple solutions to specific hurdles. Technology that lets you leave the bathroom while the tub fills and elegant and functional wine storage for…
Read More ›September 29, 2022 | Awards & Events
To celebrate the winners of its 38th International Dream Room Contest, Decorating Den Interiors, North America’s largest interior design and home furnishings franchise company, is showcasing award-winning room makeovers. The design showcase introduces visitors to the company’s Designer of the…
Read More ›September 27, 2022 | Awards & Events
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) and Esteem Media announce team members and sponsors for the two-day Design Influencers Tour at Fall Market, taking place Oct. 23-24. Meeting criteria set forth by the partner organizations in an application process, 10…
Read More ›September 24, 2022 | Awards & Events
The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER) announces the call for entry for the 2022 edition of Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture, Interior Design and Final Degree Project. Celebrating 21 years of ceramic excellence, the highly coveted Tile of…
Read More ›September 23, 2022 | Awards & Events
CEDIA Expo, the platform where residential technology integration, design and construction professionals connect, learn and engage, announces the programming schedule for the Smart Stage and the Innovation Hub. The Smart Stage and the Innovation Hub will focus on relevant industry-wide…
Read More ›September 19, 2022 | Awards & Events
Hauslane, an international range hood company, was named an honoree of the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation’s (UCPAACC) Fast 50 Asian American Business Award. The award was presented during the CelebrASIAN Business and Procurement Conference on…
Read More ›September 14, 2022 | Awards & Events
Gaggenau, the luxury brand for professional-grade home appliances and the Official Home Kitchen Appliance Brand of the Michelin Guides, has created a short film and event series called “A Taste for Design” exclusively for Gaggenau Club 1683 members and prospects….
Read More ›September 14, 2022 | Awards & Events
In the Grand Prix du Design, Scarabeo has won the Gold certification with its Plana bathroom furniture collection, a sustainable and avant-garde sink console design. Plana is in fact characterized by a folded sheet of metal, available in three sizes (60,…
Read More ›September 9, 2022 | Awards & Events
CEDIA Expo, the platform where residential technology integration, design and construction professionals connect, learn and engage, announced the second-annual IMCCA Work from Home Showcase at CEDIA Expo 2022. Through a partnership with CEDIA Expo, the Interactive Multimedia & Collaborative Communications…
Read More ›September 8, 2022 | Awards & Events
Fantini USA is proud to announce the return of the People’s Choice Awards. In an effort to celebrate exceptional design, the company will host an image-based competition on Instagram to be voted upon by Fantini’s followers. North American architects and…
Read More ›September 3, 2022 | Awards & Events
The High Point Market Authority announces Justina Blakeney, founder and creative director of home décor brand Jungalow, as the furnishings tradeshow’s keynote speaker on opening day of the Fall 2022 High Point Market, Saturday, October 22, from 3 to 4pm….
Read More ›September 2, 2022 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) today opened registration for the 2023 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). The annual event, owned by the NKBA and produced by Emerald Expositions, is the largest North American trade expo and networking…
Read More ›August 30, 2022 | Awards & Events
Dolores Catania has made a name for herself as one of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” on Bravo TV. Now, her vision is coming to backyards across the country, as her outdoor kitchen concept was selected by the public…
Read More ›August 29, 2022 | Awards & Events, Trends & Inspirations
The 2022 International Woodworking Fair (IWF) is North America’s largest woodworking technology and design trade show and conference. It took place in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center last week, and KBB was introduced to a host of new…
Read More ›August 25, 2022 | Awards & Events
Luxury kitchen and bath brand GRAFF and prestigious American industrial designer Stephen Burks present “Faucet Fantasy”, an artistic installation drawing attention to the importance of water conservation. Burks, known for bringing a feel of handcraft to design, will showcase nine…
Read More ›August 25, 2022 | Awards & Events
CEDIA Expo, the platform where residential technology integration, design and construction professionals connect, learn and engage, announces Destination Backyard, an outdoor oasis highlighting the hottest A/V technology from Coastal Source and Séura. Coastal Source, a manufacturer of outdoor audio and…
Read More ›August 22, 2022 | Awards & Events
The New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID NJ) will hold its 2022 Design Expo & Trade Show on Thursday, Sept. 29 at Birchwood Manor in Whippany. Themed Re-Connect, the daylong event promises to let attendees…
Read More ›August 17, 2022 | Awards & Events
CEDIA Expo, the platform where residential technology integration, design and construction professionals connect, learn and engage, announces the return of the CE Pro All-Star Band. For the first time in three years, the CE Pro All-Star Band will return to…
Read More ›August 16, 2022 | Awards & Events
The NKBA, the residential kitchen and bath authority, is accepting nominations through September 30, 2022 for inductees to the 2023 Kitchen and Bath Hall of Fame. Honorees are recognized and celebrated for their significant and enduring contributions to the development…
Read More ›August 16, 2022 | Awards & Events
Houzz Inc. announced the opening of applications for the annual Houzz Scholarship Program. Now in its seventh year, the Houzz Scholarship Program supports the next generation of renovation and design professionals studying at interior design, construction, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural…
Read More ›August 15, 2022 | Awards & Events
BlueStar, the manufacturer of professional-performance kitchen appliances for the home, is excited to announce the 2022 Kitchen Design Contest winners. Six kitchens have been chosen for their exceptional design using BlueStar appliances, showcasing the brand’s limitless customization options and restaurant-quality…
Read More ›August 5, 2022 | Awards & Events
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has opened its Fall 2022 submission form for the biannual Design Influencers Tour at High Point Market, organized in partnership with Esteem Media. To participate in the Fall Market tour, design-focused influencers in the…
Read More ›August 2, 2022 | Awards & Events
CEDIA Expo, the platform where residential technology integration, design and construction professionals connect, learn and engage, announces The Launchpad, which creates a necessary platform for new companies to introduce their brand and technology to the residential technology industry. The Launchpad…
Read More ›July 26, 2022 | Awards & Events
CEDIA Expo, the platform where residential technology integration, designers and construction professionals connect, learn and engage, announces the return of the Innovation Hub, a programming feature focused on emerging technologies and industry-trending presentations from show exhibitors. The Innovation Hub will…
Read More ›July 22, 2022 | Awards & Events
With BBQing and outdoor cooking top of mind across the country with summer in full swing, RTA Outdoor Living has announced that it is calling on the public to choose the company’s next outdoor kitchen design. Consumers who pick the winning…
Read More ›July 22, 2022 | Awards & Events
The Hawaii Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Aloha chapter collaborated on a first-time, cross-over CEU event to bring “The Art of Innovation” to members of both organizations in…
Read More ›July 19, 2022 | Awards & Events
CEDIA Expo, the platform where residential technology integration, design and construction professionals connect, learn and engage, announces reinvigorated educational programming. CEDIA Expo will feature more than 150 sessions, including the CEDIA Expo Conference, manufacturer product trainings and show floor stage…
Read More ›July 13, 2022 | Awards & Events
Entrants from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) New Jersey chapter into its annual Design Excellence Awards learned the results of the competition at an action-packed event on Tuesday evening, June 28 at the Clubhouse at Galloping Hills Golf Course in…
Read More ›July 13, 2022 | Awards & Events
Thor Kitchen has earned a prestigious 2022 Green Good Design Global Sustainability Award from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The winning 30- and 36-in. Professional Electric…
Read More ›July 11, 2022 | Awards & Events
Cosentino, the Spanish producer and distributor of innovative and sustainable surfaces for the world of architecture and design, has been recognized as a preferred partner for 2022 by David Weekley Homes, one of the nation’s largest privately held home builders….
Read More ›July 5, 2022 | Awards & Events
Ceramics of Italy is thrilled to announce the launch of its two programs — Destination: Cersaie | Bologna and the Young Distributor Program. Now in its second edition, Destination: Cersaie | Bologna — organized by Confindustria Ceramica and EdiCer SpA…
Read More ›July 4, 2022 | Awards & Events
2020 + Compusoft have announced the winners of this year’s 2020 Global Inspiration Contest for kitchen, bathroom and office designers. Interior designers across North America and Europe submitted their designs created with 2020 and Compusoft applications that allow users to…
Read More ›June 30, 2022 | Awards & Events
The Lutron Palladiom Wire-Free Shading System by Lutron received a 2022 Luxe RED Award, which recognizes excellence and innovation in residential architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and products. Singled-out as the winner in the category of Window Shading, Palladiom Wire-Free…
Read More ›June 30, 2022 | Awards & Events, Business
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) presented its first Luxury Bath Summit June 22 -23, reaching more than 1,200 industry trade professionals. The two-day virtual event, in partnership with Cambria and sponsored by House of Rohl, was based on the findings of the NKBA’s…
Read More ›June 29, 2022 | Awards & Events, Business
Saniflo USA announced yearly tuition and product donations to Virginia Technical Institute (VTI). Pledging to donate $3,000 per year in tuition fees, Saniflo said its contributions will cover a semester for two students or two semesters for one student each…
Read More ›June 27, 2022 | Awards & Events
QM Drain, a leader in drain manufacturing and design whose products are recognized for innovation, reliability, quality and engineering excellence, has been selected as the 2022 HD Product Award winner in Bath category with its Supreme Tile-In+ drain. The HD…
Read More ›June 23, 2022 | Awards & Events, Business
That’s a wrap on day one of NKBA’s Luxury Bath Summit. The event, brought to you in partnership with Cambria and sponsored by House of Rohl, takes a deep dive into what makes a bath luxurious, addresses how to design for clients and…
Read More ›June 13, 2022 | Awards & Events, Business
Alongside our partner, Explore the Trades, a nonprofit organization with a mission to recruit individuals to the plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical trades, Ferguson continues its work to rebuild a sustainable pipeline of skilled trades professionals in the U.S. The…
Read More ›June 9, 2022 | Awards & Events, Trends & Inspirations
Design Trends: Styles + Materials This KBISNeXT Stage session at KBIS 2022, sponsored by Ferguson and presented by National Kitchen & Bath Association vice president of marketing, Pam McNally, shared what can we expect from kitchen and bath spaces in…
Read More ›June 8, 2022 | Awards & Events
Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2022, for five professional grants from the Educational Foundation (EF) of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association. Since 1968, this 75-year-old global design industry alliance has awarded grants to talented professionals as…
Read More ›June 7, 2022 | Awards & Events
Three NAHB student chapters placed in three separate categories among the winners of the 2022 Solar Decathlon Design Challenge — a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) collegiate competition that tasks students with designing low-carbon, high-performance buildings powered by renewable energy….
Read More ›June 6, 2022 | Awards & Events
Rev-A-Shelf was a proud sponsor of the 22nd Annual Jeffersontown High School Regatta. The regatta places real-life design at the forefront, having the students create 2-D and 3-D designs in platforms such as CAD and then taking those designs and…
Read More ›June 6, 2022 | Awards & Events
Franchise owner Monique Holland of Washington D.C. was named Designer of the Year, the highest design award presented by Decorating Den Interiors, North America’s largest interior design and home furnishings franchise company. Her modern and industrial design of a dining space…
Read More ›June 6, 2022 | Awards & Events
Wellborn Cabinet Inc. has announced the winners of its 2020-2021 Design Contest in every category. Along with a panel of the top industry designers, Wellborn has chosen three winning designs and one honorable mention in the categories large kitchen, small…
Read More ›June 1, 2022 | Awards & Events
ICFF, North America’s leading platform for contemporary furnishing design, and WantedDesign Manhattan, a trade event for high-end North American studios and international emerging designers, held May 15-17, 2022, at New York’s Javits Center, finished with robust attendance and a rave…
Read More ›May 31, 2022 | Awards & Events
Italian luxury appliance manufacturer Fulgor Milano announced its Ciao Sofia designer inspiration trip taking place from Oct. 3-8, 2022. Named in honor of the Sofia, Fulgor Milano’s flagship professional range, the trip welcomes 10 North American designers to the birthplace…
Read More ›May 25, 2022 | Awards & Events
Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, recently named J&K Sales the top-performing manufacturer representative for its Wholesale Business Unit in 2021, recognizing the agency’s exceptional partnership and accomplishments in support of Oatey Co. and its…
Read More ›May 23, 2022 | Awards & Events
The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), North America’s leading platform for contemporary furnishing design, announced its annual ICFF Editors Awards, recognizing the best and most innovative approaches to design among a roster of global exhibitors on May 16, 2022. With…
Read More ›May 23, 2022 | Awards & Events
Fieldpiece Instruments, a category leader known for delivering innovative and high-quality HVACR test tools for more than 30 years, has awarded $2,500 Master of the Trade scholarships to ten SkillsUSA students committed to studying for a fulfilling career in the…
Read More ›May 17, 2022 | Awards & Events
CEDIA Expo, the platform where residential technology integration, designers and construction professionals connect, learn and engage, announces registration for CEDIA Expo 2022 is now open. The largest North American event for the channel, CEDIA Expo 2022 takes place September 29-October…
Read More ›May 17, 2022 | Awards & Events
Appliance brands LG Electronics and Beko have been recognized with Energy Star awards for environmental efficiency. LG Electronics has been named 2022 Energy Star Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This prestigious honor, a distinction…
Read More ›May 13, 2022 | Awards & Events
California Faucets has been recognized for innovation and cutting-edge design with a 2021 Good Design Award. The award program organized by The Chicago Athenaeum to honor industry leaders in design and manufacturing recently announced the 2021 winners, which includes California…
Read More ›May 10, 2022 | Awards & Events
As part of its ongoing commitment to celebrate up-and-coming design professionals, Formica Corporation has announced the winners of the 2022 FORM Student Innovation Competition. Now in its fifth year, the competition invites interior design, architecture and furniture design students across…
Read More ›May 6, 2022 | Awards & Events
Niagara is honored to be awarded a 2022 Bronze Edison Award in the Water Conservation category for the launch of its new Niagara Pro product line and three Bronze Stevie awards in The 20th Annual American Business Awards recognizing Niagara’s Pro product line, as well as…
Read More ›May 5, 2022 | Awards & Events
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove – the industry leaders in premium refrigeration, cooking and dishwashing – have announced the 29 finalists and one student winner of the 2019-2021 Kitchen Design Contest (KDC). “For nearly 30 years, the Kitchen Design Contest has…
Read More ›May 3, 2022 | Awards & Events
The 2022 Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards (SEDY) have been presented by ADAC and VERANDA magazine to the region’s most imaginative and forward-thinking minds in the categories of architecture, contract design, and residential design. Reviewed by a…
Read More ›May 3, 2022 | Awards & Events
TÜV Rheinland has awarded its first allergy care certification for an air purifier to the innovative appliance brand Jya for its focus on delivering professional air purification products and technologies. It was announced that the Fjord series by the Jya…
Read More ›April 28, 2022 | Awards & Events
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has honored 43 refrigerator-freezer models from LG Electronics with the ENERGY STAR Emerging Technology Award, more than any other brand. The award-winning models feature advanced adaptive compressors and use R-600a, a refrigerant with very low global-warming…
Read More ›April 20, 2022 | Awards & Events
The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), North America’s leading platform for contemporary furnishing design, and WantedDesign Manhattan (WDM), a trade event for high-end North American studios and international emerging designers, announce the latest topics and speakers for the 2022 ICFF…
Read More ›April 20, 2022 | Awards & Events
2020 + Compusoft are excited to announce the return of their Global Inspiration Contest for kitchen, bathroom and office designers. The contest provides a platform for 2020 Design Live, 2020 Fusion Live, 2020 Office, Winner and Innoplus users to be…
Read More ›April 15, 2022 | Awards & Events
In 2022, designers, design offices and manufacturers from all over the world entered products in the Red Dot Award: Product Design. Following the motto “In search of good design and innovation,” the 48 international members of the Red Dot Jury assessed each product…
Read More ›April 12, 2022 | Awards & Events
The annual Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards program provides an opportunity for designers, architects, builders, installers, and others in the tile and stone industry to demonstrate their creative design projects and superior installation craftsmanship. This year’s award winners were…
Read More ›April 11, 2022 | Awards & Events
The Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) is thrilled to announce this year’s finalists for the 2022 Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards (SEDY). The 39 finalists represent the most creative and innovative minds in the business across the fields of…
Read More ›April 11, 2022 | Awards & Events
Coverings, the international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has announced the 2022 Rock Star Award winners in advance of this year’s Coverings event, which will take place April 5-8, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Rock Stars…
Read More ›April 8, 2022 | Awards & Events
Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, announced the winners of its 2022 Best Booth Awards. The program recognizes exceptional exhibitor booths based on design, creativity, display of product, use of space,…
Read More ›April 7, 2022 | Awards & Events
Forza, the ultra-premium Italian cooking appliances brand, has earned the prestigious 2021 Good Design Award from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The winning 48-in. Professional Gas Range is the…
Read More ›March 29, 2022 | Awards & Events
Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has released a select preview of new tile and stone products, along with a sneak peek of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be unveiled…
Read More ›March 21, 2022 | Awards & Events
The High Point Market Authority is once again teaming up with Esteem Media to bring their popular influencer tour to High Point Market this spring. The Design Influencers Tour will take place on Sunday, April 3, and Monday, April 4….
Read More ›March 14, 2022 | Awards & Events
Klafs has been awarded as a “Brand of the Century” for the third time in a row. The world leader on the sauna market thus once again makes it into the renowned illustrated book of the ZEIT publishing group “German…
Read More ›March 14, 2022 | Awards & Events
A full slate of educational programming and networking opportunities are on tap at The Point for the Spring 2022 High Point Market, including roundtables, mixers, lunch service, and more. A popular pop-up structure, the High Point Market Authority has been…
Read More ›March 14, 2022 | Awards & Events
Applications will be accepted up to March 31, 2022 for nine scholarships from the Educational Foundation (EF) of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association. Since the early years of this 75-year-old global design industry alliance, arguably the most diverse…
Read More ›March 11, 2022 | Awards & Events
High Point Market’s 2022 Style Spotters are gearing up for an active Spring Market April 2-6, with a full slate of daily Hot Spot Tours, the popular Style Spotters LIVE! event and, of course, their quintessential product spotting within showrooms…
Read More ›March 9, 2022 | Awards & Events
Dunn-Edwards has opened its second-annual Emerging Professionals Design Competition for students. The competition is open to students nationwide. Eligible emerging professionals of architecture and design who are enrolled in school can apply online by August 7, 2022. There is no fee to…
Read More ›March 4, 2022 | Awards & Events
The Quanex Building Products team placed fifth in the large companies division for the Go365 National Step Challenge, securing 30,000 meals to be donated to a food bank in St. Cloud, Minnesota, home to one of Quanex’s manufacturing facilities. The…
Read More ›March 3, 2022 | Awards & Events
As the lighting category becomes more prevalent among integrators, the ability to provide expertise in lighting design can be a major differentiator. Anybody can load up a ceiling with 400 recessed can lights and onsite arm waving, but the result…
Read More ›February 23, 2022 | Awards & Events
Several brands and manufacturers have been recognized with a variety of industry awards, including Dometic, Dura Supreme and Americh. Dometic’s MoBar 550 has been awarded a 2021 GOOD DESIGN Award presented by the Chicago Athenaeum for its innovation and design…
Read More ›February 16, 2022 | Awards & Events
On our new From the Tap podcast, I spoke to CE Pro’s executive editor Arlen Schweiger and editorial director of DesignWell 365, Nicholas Boever, about all things KBIS 2022. Each of us had various perspectives from our industries, and our…
Read More ›February 16, 2022 | Awards & Events
Coverings, the North American international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has announced a comprehensive roster of both popular and new activations for Coverings 2022, which will take place April 5-8, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las…
Read More ›February 14, 2022 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and Renovation Angel announced the 2022 winners of the NKBA Renovation Angel Luxury Recycled Kitchen Awards. Concepted in 2018 to applaud kitchen and bath industry professionals for their commitment to keeping construction materials out of…
Read More ›February 12, 2022 | Awards & Events
The 2022 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)and the destination for kitchen and bath design professionals, reveals the 2022 Best Booth Award winners. The 2022 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) saw an array of beautiful, creative…
Read More ›February 11, 2022 | Awards & Events, Business
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), wrapped its first in-person show in two years. The combined strengths of the NKBA and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), continuing their…
Read More ›February 11, 2022 | Awards & Events
The 2022 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) reveals the Best of KBIS 2022 winners. The awards, which recognize the most innovative new kitchen and bath products presented at KBIS, were announced from the KBISNeXT Stage, Feb. 9, 2022, at the Orange County Convention…
Read More ›February 11, 2022 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) Thirty Under 30 Class of 2022 announces their 30’s Choice Award winners at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), in Orlando. KBIS is the platform where the newest class of Thirty Under 30 is…
Read More ›February 11, 2022 | Awards & Events
In a move that combines the power of three major industry trade shows, Design and Construction Week (DCW) is adding the National Hardware Show to its lineup in Las Vegas in 2023. The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned…
Read More ›February 11, 2022 | Awards & Events, Business
Capitalizing on its 66-year global legacy in sustainable operations and a commitment to health and wellness, Beko Home Appliances, the U.S. subsidiary of Arcelik, one of the world’s largest home appliance manufacturers, has launched the Beko Healthy Kitchen, a resource…
Read More ›February 9, 2022 | Awards & Events
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) announces the 2022 DesignBites – “Brand with the Biggest Bite” winner. This award recognizes the brand that offered the best combination of innovative product and presentation of product capabilities and benefits at the annual KBISNeXT Stage DesignBites…
Read More ›February 9, 2022 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) opened KBIS 2022 with “An Evening of Elegance” — the highly anticipated NKBA Design + Industry Awards on Feb. 7, at the Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida. The sold-out awards ceremony, held annually, recognizes the…
Read More ›February 7, 2022 | Awards & Events
As KBIS 2022 is quickly approaching, we wanted to get a sneak peek of what to expect from TOTO at the show. We spoke to Bill Strang, TOTO’s president of corporate strategy and ecommerce and customer experience, about the brand’s…
Read More ›February 4, 2022 | Awards & Events
Jesse Jarrett, owner and designer, Emmaus, Penn.-based Jarrett Design, has been named to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) Thirty Under 30 Class of 2022. This prestigious award recognizes young professionals from all over the United States and Canada…
Read More ›February 3, 2022 | Awards & Events
The 2022 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and the destination for kitchen and bath design professionals, is pleased to introduce KBIS Match, a powerful new platform designed to facilitate smart…
Read More ›February 3, 2022 | Awards & Events
Caesarstone, the inventor of quartz surfacing celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2022, will unveil eight new, nature-inspired surfaces at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 8-10, including the Pebbles Collection, which features five designs that celebrate the…
Read More ›February 2, 2022 | Awards & Events
Liebherr Appliances will introduce its broadest product lineup ever to the U.S. market at the 2022 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), taking place in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 8-10, 2022. The unprecedented variety of products — ranging in design, aesthetics…
Read More ›February 1, 2022 | Awards & Events
The 2022 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) announces the all-new KBIS KickStarter Zone and its inaugural participating brands. Exhibiting in the South Hall of the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, these brands will debut their products and services Feb. 8-10, 2022. The…
Read More ›January 31, 2022 | Awards & Events
Houzz Inc., the online platform for home remodeling and design, has announced the Houzz community’s choices for Best of Houzz 2022, a homeowner-to-homeowner guide to the top kitchen and bath remodelers, architects, interior designers, landscape pros and other residential design and remodeling professionals on Houzz. This marks…
Read More ›January 31, 2022 | Awards & Events
Going into its 37th year, Mockett’s Annual Design Competition seeks the best innovative ideas in furniture parts, components, accessories and hardware. The competition celebrates creativity while creating real-world applications that are useful to our industry and can go on to have…
Read More ›January 28, 2022 | Awards & Events
Waterstone Faucets has announced the winners of the inaugural Waterstone Design Contest. Designers, builders and architects were invited to submit their projects designed with Waterstone products. Three winners were chosen, one for each contest category: Traditional Kitchen, Contemporary Kitchen and…
Read More ›January 26, 2022 | Awards & Events
Bosch announced that it has been named Connected Home Company of the Year in the 6th-annual IoT Breakthrough Awards program conducted by IoT Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market today. To allow for a truly connected home, Bosch offers a…
Read More ›January 24, 2022 | Awards & Events
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) today announced the products named as finalists for the 2022 Best of KBIS Awards. Regarded as one of the industry’s most prestigious awards, Best of…
Read More ›January 20, 2022 | Awards & Events
Interior Design Society (IDS) announces the upcoming KBIS VIP Designer Experience taking place at the show Feb, 08-09, 2022, in Orlando. The planned two-day experience will feature a multi-event program in partnership with National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), including two guided tours to visit leading K&B manufacturers and…
Read More ›January 19, 2022 | Awards & Events
Several kitchen and bath brands have been honored with multiple prestigious industry awards. Falmec has added another trophy to its honors in recent years, thanks to a new and respected award in the field of international design. Just after the…
Read More ›January 13, 2022 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen & Bath Association is launching the NKBA Global Connect Pavilion Program at KBIS 2022 with the inaugural German Pavilion. The pavilion, organized by koelnmesse and presented by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWi)…
Read More ›January 13, 2022 | Awards & Events
Kitchen and bath online forum KBTribeChat returns to the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). Hosted by Stacy Garcia, founder of KBTribeChat, the 10th annual in-person progressive tour will highlight the latest new products and trends at KBIS. On Tuesday, February 8,…
Read More ›January 13, 2022 | Awards & Events
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) is pleased to announce the 2022 KBIS exhibitors selected to participate in the high-energy KBIS NeXT Stage program – DesignBites. This not to be missed…
Read More ›January 12, 2022 | Awards & Events
KBB got a chance to catch up with Zach Elkin, president of Beko U.S., who discussed with us some of the company’s industry-changing announcements and the new appliance technology it will be featuring at KBIS 2022. As some of you…
Read More ›January 10, 2022 | Awards & Events
Fantini USA has announced the winners of its fourth-annual Fantini Design Awards program, recognizing excellence in kitchen and bath design throughout North America. Architects, designers and building developers were called to submit eligible projects that feature Fantini products. Fantini’s guiding…
Read More ›January 7, 2022 | Awards & Events
The Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Kitchen Design Contest is accepting entries online until 11:59 p.m. Central Time on January 31, 2022 in eight design categories: Traditional, Contemporary, Transitional, First-Time Entrant, Small Space Kitchen, Student and the newly introduced Best Use…
Read More ›January 7, 2022 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen and Bath Association has announced the brands that have been selected for the KBIS 2022 First Look Virtual Media Preview. This remote preview event will give members of the media – worldwide – a sneak peek at some…
Read More ›January 7, 2022 | Awards & Events
LIXIL Corp., maker of pioneering water and housing products, has earned its place in the Water Security A List 2021 published by CDP, a global nonprofit organization that runs a global environmental disclosure platform. With environmental, social and governance (ESG)…
Read More ›January 5, 2022 | Awards & Events
The 2022 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and the destination for kitchen and bath design professionals, announces the return of its signature influencer event KBIS Uncorked. Leading luxury appliance brand Signature Kitchen…
Read More ›December 30, 2021 | Awards & Events
Association Trends has named AHAM President and CEO Joseph M. McGuire as its 2022 Association Executive of the Year. The award, presented annually, recognizes an outstanding CEO who has made vital contributions to the leadership of a well-recognized association and whose leadership serves as an example…
Read More ›December 29, 2021 | Awards & Events
Tile of Spain, the association representing more than 100 Spanish tile manufacturers, announces the winners of the 20th-annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. The panel of judges, led by renowned architect Carlos Ferrater founder of the…
Read More ›December 22, 2021 | Awards & Events
Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released the lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. Attendees of Coverings 2022, which will take place April 5-8, 2022 at the Las…
Read More ›December 22, 2021 | Awards & Events
The 2022 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and the destination for kitchen and bath design professionals, has announced the brands selected for the 2022 Hard Hat Media Tour. The annual tour invites a select group of journalists and editors as well…
Read More ›December 20, 2021 | Awards & Events
imm cologne will not take place on the planned dates in January 2022 in Cologne. The executive board of Koelnmesse reached this decision in close consultation with the Association of the German Furniture Industry (VDM) and in agreement with other…
Read More ›December 20, 2021 | Awards & Events
FEI Group, parent company to KBx and K&B Alliance, held its 22nd National Conference at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. Nearly 700 attended the three-day, invitation-only event which is open to FEI Group members and suppliers…
Read More ›December 15, 2021 | Awards & Events
Infinity Drain has received recognition in three Best of Product design awards programs. The revolutionary Next Day Custom program was selected as an Editor’s Pick for the Architect’s Newspapers’ Best of Product Awards plus the Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association (DPHA) Product of…
Read More ›December 13, 2021 | Awards & Events
BT45 German Kitchen Tailors – the German manufacturer of the luxury bespoke kitchens – has won The Archiproducts Design Award 2021 for its kitchen The Alibi by BT45, designed by Natasha Shtapauk. Selected from over 750 submissions from the most…
Read More ›December 7, 2021 | Awards & Events
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association, announces the all new KBIS Kickstarter Zone, offering new-to-market residential design and construction brands (less than three years) that have not previously exhibited at KBIS, the opportunity to purchase a special introductory exhibit package….
Read More ›December 2, 2021 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), owners of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS,) announce the new KBIS 2022 Virtual Media Tour. This remote preview event, presented via video, will give members of the media – worldwide –…
Read More ›December 1, 2021 | Awards & Events
Researchers from TechLAB laboratory, based at Shiraz University in Iran, have won a £10,000 research prize to investigate how air humidity and rainfall can be used to aid indoor thermal comfort in arid regions, inspired by water absorption methods observed…
Read More ›November 29, 2021 | Awards & Events
BlueStar, a manufacturer of high-performance residential kitchen appliances, announced Rasmussen/Su Architects of Philadelphia, Pa., has won the grand prize in its annual Kitchen Design Competition. The contest recognizes designers, architects, builders and remodelers from across the country and shows how…
Read More ›November 29, 2021 | Awards & Events
KBTribeChat, one of the most respected kitchen and bath online forums, returns to the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) Feb. 8 and 9, 2022. The 10th-annual in-person progressive chat tour will highlight the latest new products and trends at KBIS. Additionally,…
Read More ›November 23, 2021 | Awards & Events
ARAN World won the prestigious Sustainability Award, an important recognition, supported and promoted by Credit Suisse and Kon Group, dedicated to companies that push for sustainable economic growth, contributing to the well-being of the country and creating added value for the territory and…
Read More ›November 22, 2021 | Awards & Events
Fast-growing luxury kitchen appliance brand Signature Kitchen Suite has garnered nearly 50 top industry awards in recognition of innovative product design and first-of-its kind functionality across multiple product categories – punctuated most recently by the new 24-in. undercounter convertible refrigerator/freezer…
Read More ›November 17, 2021 | Awards & Events
Black Artists + Designers Guild (BADG) announces the four recipients of its inaugural Creative Futures Grant. The grant furthers BADG’s commitment to representing Black talent and culture in visual arts, architecture and interior design, where recipients are encouraged to explore…
Read More ›November 8, 2021 | Awards & Events
Nora Lighting’s M2 LED Downlight Series has won a coveted LightFair 2021 Innovation Award in the Recessed Downlights, Wall Washers and Multiples Category. The award was presented at the recent opening of LightFair 2021 at the Javits Center in New…
Read More ›November 3, 2021 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), owners of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), revealed the programming lineup planned for the NKBA presents KBISNeXT™ Stage. KBISNeXT Stage is one of the most popular show destinations, and it features…
Read More ›November 3, 2021 | Awards & Events
ICFF, North America’s leading platform for contemporary furnishing design, and WantedDesign Manhattan, a trade event for high-end North American studios and international emerging designers, announce the latest topics and speakers for the new co-branded ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan Talks stage….
Read More ›November 2, 2021 | Awards & Events
SEN Design Group, a kitchen and bath industry buying group and business education resource, recently announced the top kitchen & bath businesses of the year and winners of its awards program at the group’s Fall Conference. Recognizing the Top Ten…
Read More ›November 1, 2021 | Awards & Events
DesignBites, hosted by Darren Keefe, is the high-energy KBIS NeXT Stage program that showcases unique product innovations and designs at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), North America’s most comprehensive expo devoted to kitchen and bath design and remodeling,…
Read More ›October 28, 2021 | Awards & Events
Coverings, the North American ceramic tile and natural stone industry event, has announced that Coverings 2022 event registration, hotel bookings and award submissions will be open and available in October 2021. Attendees of Coverings 2022, which takes place April 5-8,…
Read More ›October 27, 2021 | Awards & Events
Cosentino celebrated the grand opening of its ultra-contemporary, revamped City Center concept in the heart of Atlanta’s Buckhead Village District. One of only two of its kind in North America and eight globally, the Atlanta location follows the recent expansion in Chicago,…
Read More ›October 26, 2021 | Awards & Events
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), representing close to 50,000 kitchen and bath industry professionals and owners of the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, announces NKBA Global Connect programming at KBIS 2022. Geared to international manufacturers and distributors interested…
Read More ›October 22, 2021 | Awards & Events
Niagara accepted a 2021 WaterSense Excellence in Promoting WaterSense Labeled Products Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its dedication to helping customers and businesses save water, even with the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020….
Read More ›October 21, 2021 | Awards & Events, Business
Crestron Electronics today announced the full details for the Next Road Trip event series introduced earlier this month in advance of the InfoComm show. Designed to augment the brand’s presence at large industry trade shows with more intimate local events, attendees…
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