by Richard Anuszkiewicz | Sep 17, 2019 | Luxury & Authenticity
We asked the NKBA Insiders to share their best design find of 2019. Over the next few weeks, we’ll profile each Insider and what has inspired them this year. Richard Anuszkiewicz: My most surprising design find for 2019 to date has been the Bespoke Oven Collection...
by Grace Jeffers | Sep 9, 2019 | Sustainability, Thought Leadership
Almost everything we call design is supposed to look good, but only certain design actually makes us feel good. Biophilia is defined as the love of living things and nature; but biophilic design mimics aspects of the natural world that contribute to human health and...
by Ryan Herd | Aug 22, 2019 | Technology in Design Practice & Connected Home
It is estimated that by the year 2020, more than 63 million households in North America (there were 130 million homes in 2018) will have smart-home systems. That’s nearly 50%, or one in every two homes! Keeping up-to-date with this fast-moving technology can feel...
by Julie McCrary | Aug 21, 2019 | Business of Design
NKBA’s Insiders get back to nature in the most sophisticated ways. Outdoor living is all about comfortable entertaining in a backyard oasis. “There’s nothing better than an outside grill and bar area where people can gather and enjoy each other’s company,” says NKBA...
by Julie McCrary | Jul 24, 2019 | Luxury & Authenticity, Thought Leadership
The term “luxury” means many things to many people. In design, sometimes it comes down to finding inspiration in unique places and just going for it. Listen in as NKBA Insider, Richard Anuszkiewicz explores the notion of “luxury design” and how he interprets it for...
by Julie McCrary | Jun 21, 2019 | Business of Design
Have you subscribed to the new NKBA KBTalks Podcast? If not, now is your chance. NKBA Insiders, Carolina Gentry and Beth Dotolo of Pulp Design Studio were recent guests. In this episode, they share their three-step process to managing client relationships. Listen as...
by Rebekah Zaveloff | May 8, 2019 | Business of Design, News & Events, Thought Leadership
NKBA Insider Rebekah Zaveloff reflects on the importance of skilled labor. At the moment, I’m thinking back on my time at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas (snow, anyone)? It is a blur of memories, laughter and aching feet – which isn’t much...
by Ryan Herd | May 3, 2019 | Technology in Design Practice & Connected Home, Thought Leadership
The kitchen may be considered the heart of the home, but more recently it’s also become a home’s tech hub. According to the 2018 NKBA Kitchen Technology Study, which surveyed designers and consumers, all of the consumers surveyed ranked their kitchen tech use as...
by Beth Dotolo & Carolina Gentry | Apr 4, 2019 | Business of Design
We were excited to be asked to speak about women in design on the KBIS panel Girl Power, because it’s something we actually think about a lot. Interior design is one of the few professions where women outnumber men – 69% of designers, according to ASID. That’s not...
by Ryan Herd | Jan 29, 2019 | Technology in Design Practice & Connected Home, Thought Leadership
For a tech geek like myself, one of the most exciting weeks of the year is the second week of January, when the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) takes over Las Vegas. With multiple venues and more than 180,000 attendees, it is the world’s largest technology show. And...
