VA-Based Supplier Dave’s Cabinet is Acquired
CHESAPEAKE, VA — Dave’s Cabinet, a leading cabinet manufacturer in the Mid-Atlantic region, has announced that the ownership interest of company founder David Alderman CMKBD, has been purchased by John K. Morgan, CEO of Green Forest Cabinetry. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Dave’s Cabinet, founded in 1980, occupies three manufacturing buildings on approximately […]
William Ohs Acquires PA Luxury Cabinet Supplier
DENVER — William Ohs, the Denver-based manufacturer of luxury cabinetry and furniture, has acquired Draper DBS, a Bucks County, PA custom cabinet supplier, “merging two companies that are well-established and respected in the luxury cabinet industry,” the companies announced. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “The combination of Draper DBS and William Ohs brings […]
Challenges Persist as 2021 Winds to Close
The U.S. housing and residential remodeling markets continued to post gains as 2021 wound to a close, although COVID-related supply chain disruptions, coupled with labor and materials shortages, continued to put a crimp on more-robust growth. Among the key statistics and forecasts released in recent weeks by government agencies, research firms and industry-related trade associations […]
Wrapping 2021 and Looking Ahead
What a long, strange year it’s been! Let’s take a look back at the dominant 2021 trends and anticipate what 2022 will likely bring. While it’s hard to predict with clarity, given some major unknowns, here are some hot takes from across the industry and the country from unique perspectives: San Diego-based designer Tatiana Machado-Rosas, […]
Builder Confidence Reported Up Despite Market Challenges
WASHINGTON, DC — Despite inflation concerns and ongoing production bottlenecks, builder confidence edged higher in December for the fourth consecutive month on strong consumer demand and limited existing inventory, the National Association of Home Builders reported. Builder sentiment in the market for newly built single-family homes moved one point higher to 84 in December, according […]
Kitchen Cabinets and Kitchen Remodeling Trends
Kitchen Remodels Omaha have many types of materials for kitchen cabinets. The most common ones are wood, laminates, and metals. They are made of plywood, which is layers of solid wood bonded together, or veneers, which are thin sheets of real wood bonded to another material. There are also less expensive products made of particle-board […]
Battling the Supply Chain Woes
Qianyan Cheng has felt the sting of the industry’s historic supply chain disruptions. The co-founder of INOX – the Sacramento-based supplier of decorative hardware and door locks – Cheng has reported lengthy shipment delays of international goods since the onset of COVID-19. Shipping costs, Cheng tells Kitchen & Bath Design News, have risen exponentially in […]
Examining the Origins of Creativity
Have you ever been asked, “Where did you get that idea?” Have you ever wondered what creativity is, and where ideas come from? I have – all my adult life. While there are many answers, I think a great one is, “It’s a gift to be shared.” What I’m talking about specifically here are unique […]
Anticipation Builds for In-Person KBIS 2022
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – As the year comes to a close, many in the kitchen and bath industry are looking ahead to the return of the Kitchen & Bath Industry, the largest North American event dedicated to this segment of the market. With safety protocols and procedures in place, professionals are celebrating a return to an […]
Sustainability Has Cross-Market Impact
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — A trio of emerging trends in neighborhood design and sustainable living practices should continue to shape the market for new housing and residential remodeling as the “mindset of consumers continues to shift in a dynamic social climate,” according to a new report from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI). According to HIRI’s […]