Exactly what is a Trend? By Jim Nowakowski (special to KB-Resource) Aristotle said we should define our terms, so before deciding if you are a trend setter or follower, let’s define what exactly is a “trend.” Basically, a trend is “a general direction in which something is developing or changing.” That’s not really helpful, because […]
The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA), an organization that champions advocacy, leadership, and quality in the North American cabinet industry, recently held their first KCMA® Design Awards program and invited some of America’s top interior designers to participate. The 2024 competition, which announced winners in April, recognized outstanding kitchen designs by interior designers, kitchen designers, and […]
The kitchen is the heart of the home – and for this modern masterpiece designed by Mark W. Daniels, AIA, that’s especially true. This stunning streamlined kitchen by designer Matthew D. Rao of RAO Design Studio, Inc. in Atlanta, features the SieMatic SLX kitchen series and includes a sleek wall of tall cabinets in a […]
The Kojima House, designed by Swatt + Partners, is a 6,500 square foot remodel and addition to a pre-existing home in Kentfield, California. The 1.5 acre site is surrounded by mature landscaping on all sides, affording a sense of privacy that is rare with new homes. Nestled in a clearing, the home has unobstructed views […]
Defined as “made for a particular customer or user,” the word bespoke takes on a more significant meaning at Bespoke Closets & Organized Spaces. A division of Michigan-based Burke Architectural Millwork, the studio enjoys a unique position as part of an established millwork company and is led by an experienced design team that is intent […]
(Woodinville, WA) STRASSER, manufacturer of authentically handcrafted high-quality luxury vanities since 1982, will launch The Christopher Grubb Collection in the first quarter 2024. This is the first designer collaboration by STRASSER, and the new designs will feature the award-winning designer’s signature clean-lined contemporary look and expand upon the manufacturer’s market reach with top-echelon modern-styling. The […]
Kitchen and bath professionals are encouraged to submit their best kitchen design projects through March 15, 2024. RESTON, VA. – The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) has unveiled the distinguished panel of judges who will preside over the first-ever KCMA® Design Awards program. Kitchen and bath design professionals are invited to submit their best kitchen […]
WOW Design, the studio specializing in small-scale signature tile design, wanted its stand at CERSAIE (the international ceramic tile exhibition, held in Bologna, Italy) to be an innovative space able, once again, to reflect WOW’s creative potential while also providing a functional backdrop to display its latest tile collections. The ephemeral space, developed by interior […]
Open concept spaces are a popular design choice for blending the functions of the kitchen, dining and living rooms into one airy, spacious gathering spot for the family. But designing open concept spaces can be a challenge. That’s where small ceramic tiles can play an important role thanks to their aesthetics, durability and easy maintenance […]