From the KB-Resource Editorial Team The Rising Threat of Severe Weather in North America If it feels like extreme weather is becoming more common, that’s because it is. In recent years, stronger hurricanes, heavier storms, and more volatile seasonal shifts have affected large parts of North America. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, […]
From sustainability to outdoor living, Tile of Spain’s schedule of events spotlights the key trends shaping the U.S. tile market Miami, FL – Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 100 ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain, announces its schedule of events for Coverings 2026, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference. […]
The 1,600 m² space transforms ceramic display into architecture, where material, light, and spatial narrative redefine the traditional tile showroom. Geoda is the new corporate showroom for Geotiles, an interior architecture project designed by Summumstudio that rethinks ceramic display from a spatial, architectural, and essential perspective. Conceived as an experiential journey, the space moves away […]
Project: The Cactus House Location: Oakland, CA Designer: William Adams, William Adams Design General Contractor: AK Construction Square Footage: 1,250 sq. ft. | Kitchen: 175 sq. ft. Photography: Tetiana Sokolova – Capture Studios Materials: Buster + Punch’s CAST cabinet hardware, Forked pendants, kitchen faucet Budget: $85,000 Completion Date: 2023 Step inside the Cactus House, and […]
Every year, KBIS® produces its share of spectacle — bold finishes, expressive hardware, dramatic booth architecture, sculptural plumbing fixtures designed to stop traffic. And yes, that energy was present again this year. Independent coverage from House Beautiful and Interior Design highlighted glowing tubs, art-inspired towel warmers, vivid hardware finishes, and expressive surface materials. Visual drama […]
Industrialized LVL modules combine digital design, precision CNC manufacturing and high structural performance to address labor shortages, carbon reduction targets and housing demand. Metsä Wood’s Kerto LVL has played a significant role in the Netherlands’ first large-scale modular construction project, where the load-bearing structure has been built entirely from LVL. The five-story residential complex in […]
A balance of earthy neutrals and expressive glazed tones designed to bring rhythm, depth, and cohesion to floors and walls. The Atlas collection by Decocer is born from the fusion of contemporary design and textures inspired by the Saharan landscape, connecting with the primary origins of ceramics as a material rooted in earth, clay, and the handmade gesture. The collection explores […]
Best of IBS™ Awards finalist highlights expanded high-wind entry systems designed for safety, performance, and light ZEELAND, Mich. – ODL, Inc., a manufacturer of doors, doorglass, blinds–between–glass, and entry systems built for what matters, will “Turn Up the Light” at the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, FL, Feb. 16–18. At Booth #W3283, ODL […]
Celebrating finishes, form and flexibility through new collections and immersive design storytelling Branchburg, NJ – Top Knobs, the leading manufacturer of decorative kitchen and bath hardware, returns to the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) with a curated exhibition of new and beloved collections that merge forward-thinking aesthetics with enduring craftsmanship. Through an immersive, all-encompassing […]