Linda Kafka, WELL AP, principal of Livable Environment and founder of the NeuroDesign Academy, talked to KBB all about neurodesign and how it might apply to our industry’s projects. She believes in understanding how to personally design spaces, which is especially important for neurodivergent individuals, such as those with ADHD or who are on the a…

Designer Julie Jones shares how she went from social media novice to TikTok star.Autor: Chelsie Butler

We spoke to Laura Tribbett, founder and principal designer of Chicago-based Outline Interiors, a firm that believes in involving the client every step of the way throughout a project. She told us about how she and her firm deliver an exclusive client experience.Autor: Laura Tribbett

On our most recent From the Tap podcast, we talked to Lorna Gross, founder of Washington, D.C.-based Lorna Gross Interior Design about the ever-changing definition of luxury design and the luxury client. She and firm focus on creating personal projects for their clients – never anything cookie cutter.…

As founder of Rowland Cabinet Consultants, Jonathan Rowland helps both designers and dealers navigate the nuances of selecting and selling kitchen and bath cabinets.Autor: Leslie Clagett

Alison Solar, owner of Solara Designs in New Hyde Park, N.Y., and founder of the Kitchen & Bathroom Design Academy discussed the importance of mentoring in our industry.Autor: Alison Solar

On our recent KBB From the Tap Podcast, we spoke with Leslie Carothers, principal of digital marketing agency, Savour Partnership, which she founded 22 years ago. She offered up her extensive expertise on how to generate great reviews from clients.Autor: Leslie Carothers

Ashley Wainscott, the founder of Simply Home, an Austin-based contracting firm that is a woman-owned business that is also operated with women in mind, discusses her career trajectory and explains why she focuses on female clients.Autor: Chelsie Butler

On our most recent From the Tap Podcast, we spoke with Margaret Donaldson, owner of Charleston, S.C.-based MDI Luxury Design, a firm she started while she was nine months pregnant. She told us how she built her legacy brand and how you can do the same.Autor: Margaret Donaldson

KBB recently got to know more about our 2023 Bathroom Product of the Year winner, Cold Plunge by Hydro Systems, during our From the Tap podcast. Kevin Steinhardt, the company’s vice president, discussed the research and development of Cold Plunge, and Ashley Steinhardt, vice president of sales, spoke to the user experience and benefits.…

In our latest From the Tap podcast, we speak with Kristine Anderson, the managing principal/designer of PKA Architecture in Minneapolis about tackling the diversity gap in design practices.Autor: Leslie Clagett

Nikki Watson, founder of the Design Quad, an interior design, staging and construction firm serving clients in Dallas and Atlanta., spoke about her extensive expertise in vacation rental design. She offers a unique perspective on this thriving industry. Photo credit: Jersean GolattAutor: Nikki Watson

In our most recent From the Tap podcast, we got to know more about 2023 Kitchen Product of the Year winner, Bertazzoni’s Professional Series 48-Inch Induction Range in the matte-graphite Carbonio finish. We spoke with Valentina Bertazzoni, the company’s style and communications director, who told us what the benefits to winning the competition have…

In our most recent From the Tap podcast, we spoke to Gina D’Amoree Bauerlee of Denver-based D’Amore Interiors about whether you must like to cook and actually use a kitchen to design a successful one. This discussion stemmed from a Facebook post we started in a design group that had a lot of opinions on the matter.…

Designer Laura Freeman shares her unusual career path from illustrator to PR exec to interior designer.Autor: Laura Freeman

In our most recent From the Tap podcast, we got up close and personal with our 2023 Person of the Year and eight Praiseworthy Picks.Autor: Nureed Saeed

As many of you know, KBIS 2024 took place last week, and the show had more than 41,500 attendees and more than 670 exhibitors, which was a 30% increase from 2023. Although we were not able to see all of them, we visited multiple exhibitors and learned about their new offerings for 2024.Autor: Chelsie Butler/Leslie Clagett

Lighting designer David Trubridge discusses the aesthetics, functionality and sustainability aspects of lighting in the kitchen, bath and beyond.Autor: Chelsie Butler

In our latest From the Tap podcast, we welcomed Pam McNally, SVP of marketing and digital for the NKBA, and we talked in depth about current and upcoming kitchen and bath trends to look out for – as well as some we’d like to say goodbye to.Autor: Pam McNally

On our most recent podcast, we spoke to Laura Eagan, owner of and senior designer with Estrella Cabinetry and Design Center, about how to make the most of your three days at KBIS 2024. The show will be here before you know it, so get the skinny here!Autor: Laura Eagan

On this episode of KBB's From the Tap, we talk with Keven Kaminski and Alexis Pew of Kaminski + Pew, a Philadelphia-based architecture and interior design firm that excels at the art of updating historic buildings and spaces. Their work is characterized by a strong commitment to respecting the historical context of the structures they transform. Th…

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, we welcomed Katie Miner, general manager of ADAC – the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center. She shared with design professionals how to use this design center of the Southeast as a helpful resource.Autor: Katie Miner

In this discussion with Lloyd Princeton of Dallas-based Design Management Company, we learn how designers can define their exit strategies and develop their succession plan.Autor: Chelsie Butler

On this week’s From the Tap Podcast, we welcomed Cheryl Kees Clendenon, owner of In Detail Interiors in Pensacola, Fla. We talked about an important part of running your business – how to effectively manage your resources – your employees and your time.Autor: Cheryl Kees Clendenon

Matt DiBara, cofounder of The Contractor Consultants in Los Angeles shared with us his expertise in using technology to find, hire and keep qualified employees.Autor: Chelsie Butler

Elizabeth Lord-Levitt, principal designer of Elizabeth P. Lord Residential Design in Denver and Amy Pigliacampo, owner of Los Angeles-based Amy Pigliacampo Interiors talk about all things project photography, which I know a lot of our listeners and readers have questions about.Autor: Amy Pigliacampo and Elizabeth Lord-Levitt

On our latest From the Tap podcast, we spoke with Anna Graham of Anna Graham Interiors in Annapolis, Md. The designer finds joy in creating a stress-free process for all her clients, which sounds like a great way to make everyone on the project happy.Autor: Anna Graham

A banker turned designer, Colleen Primm of Colleen Primm Design in Cleveland, Ohio shared with us her expertise in talking with clients about money and remodeling.Autor: Leslie Clagett / Colleen Primm

On our most recent From the Tap podcast, we spoke to Summer Jensen, CEO and principal of Hawk & Co., a design firm in Laguna Beach, Calif., about how to choose the perfect kitchen package for your clients.Autor: Summer Jensen

Designer Susan Wintersteen of Savvy Interiors in Solana Beach, Calif. talks about her experience in making a positive impact through design by establishing Savvy Giving by Design, a non-profit organization dedicated to redesigning spaces for children facing medical crisis,Autor: Leslie Clagett

On our recent From the Tap podcast, we spoke with Emily Del Bello of Emily Del Bello Interiors in NYC. She was recently in charge of renovating her own home, and she talked about the differences and similarities of designing for yourself – the pro – versus designing for a client.Autor: Emily Del Bello

Katie Browning, principal and lead designer for Lucas Browning Design in Pacific Palisades, Calif., talks about kitchen and bath design for busy families. Browning and co-owner Heather Lucas are busy mothers themselves, so they have plenty of experience with these kinds of projects.Autor: Katie Browning

Robin Fisher, CMKBD, CAPS, owner of Robin Rigby Fisher Design in Portland, Ore., discussed having to “break up” with clients at various project phases. As someone who has been in the business for more than 30 years, this designer has had some experience with this unfortunate but often necessary challenge.…

In our latest podcast, Sara Malek Barney of BANDD/DESIGN in Austin, Tex. shared with us her experience in starting a local organization of design professionals, The Designer Alliance.Autor: Leslie Clagett/Sara Barney

Molly McCabe, AKBD, CLIPP, CAPS, co-owner of McCabe by Design in Washington state, talks to us about how she decided to make a career transition at the age of 61, as well as her ADA-accessible website and favorite products from Design & Construction Week.Autor: Molly McCabe

Jess and Alan Weeth, the owners of Weeth Home in Rehoboth Beach, Del., talked to us about how they can run a successful firm in a remote location, meaning one that does not have easy access to showrooms and retailers.Autor: Jess and Alan Weeth

Casey Ridley of The Designery shares his tips on avoiding the common – and costly – mistakes designers can make if they don’t fully understand the installation requirements for the products they specify.Autor: Leslie Clagett / Casey Ridley

Designer Sharon Sherman has spent years perfecting her own contracts and learning about necessary amendments as the whole project experience evolves.Autor: Sharon Sherman

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, I spoke with Laurence Carr, whose New York City-based eponymous design firm blends beauty, function and sustainability in its projects. We talked about circular design in our industry and how it relates to kitchen and bath projects.Autor: Laurence Carr

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, we’re welcoming Wayne Turett, founder of the architecture firm The Turett Collaborative, based in New York City. Our discussion focused on how designers can complete kitchen and bath renovations with the least amount of waste while creating a more sustainable space.…

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, I spoke with Veronica Solomon of Katy, Texas-based Casa Vilora Interiors about creating and maintaining a client-centric design firm, something she has done since she started her own business.Autor: Veronica Solomon

On this week’s From the Tap Podcast, we spoke with Tina Ramchandani, owner of NYC-based luxury design firm, Tina Ramchandani Creative, about the inspiration behind her designs and how she creates timeless projects.Autor: Tina Ramchandani

On this week’s From the Tap Podcast, we talked about all things KBIS 2023. We shared our impressions of this year’s event: energy filled, enthusiastic attendees, good crossover among the various shows, record-breaking attendance.Autor: Chelsie Butler/Leslie Clagett/Arlen Schweiger

On this week’s From the Tap KBB podcast, we spoke to the overall winner, Jeanne Chung – along with the Praiseworthy Picks – about their accomplishments and how they are giving back to our industry.Autor: Jeanne Chung

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, we’re welcoming Rebecca Hay, CEO of Rebecca Hay Designs, located in Toronto. In addition to running her design studio, she is also a business coach, helping interior designers achieve entrepreneurial freedom by optimizing their time, money and creativity without sacrificing the things that matter most. Our discu…

Designer Wendy Glaister of Wendy Glaister Interiors in Modesto, Calif., shares her tips for driving profit in design.Autor: Wendy Glaister

JT Norman, director of business development, product and design innovation for Kitchen Magic, a kitchen cabinet refacing firm in Nazareth, Pa., talks about his picks for what will be hot in kitchen and bath design in 2023.Autor: JT Norman

We spoke with designer Nicole Salceda, owner of San Francisco-based Eye for Pretty Design Studio, about creating and cultivating joy in the workplace and in life.Autor: Nicole Salceda

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, we’re welcoming Amy Youngblood, founder and lead interior designer of Amy Youngblood Interiors, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. We discussed a key business principle for her studio: developing a strategic approach to clients.Autor: Amy Youngblood/Leslie Clagett

Mindy O’Connor, principal of Philadelphia-based Melinda Kelson O’Connor Design, talks about tackling issues during projects, including things that occur behind the walls, concerns with clients and supply chain challenges.Autor: Mindy O'Connor