The Art of Japandi
Sometimes two great styles are better than one. That’s what happens when the raw functionality of Scandinavian design fuses with Japanese nature-suffused simplicity, and it’s a look that fits American kitchens like a glove. Designers say it creates wonderful zen, with some famous Scandi and Japanese variants adding warmth and interest to sleek minimalism. At […]
Thermador Cites Student Design Winners
IRVINE, CA — Thermador, the Irvine, CA-based luxury home appliance brand, has announced the inaugural student recipients of the company’s “Diversity in Design Pipeline” initiative, launched this year to empower a new generation of talent from underrepresented communities. The Thermador Diversity in Design Pipeline Initiative, created in partnership with the Interior Design Society, was designed […]
MyPlanet Living Center Opens Showroom
CHICAGO — Mayan Metzler, founder and CEO of German Kitchen Center, a multi-brand chain of showrooms for European-style kitchen designs in the U.S., has unveiled the newest branch of the “MyPlanet Living Center” chain of showrooms, the company announced. The new site features 14,000 sq. ft. at the 900 North Michigan Shops in Chicago’s “Magnificent […]
Sharp Growth Forecast for Green Building Materials
DUBLIN —The global green building materials market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of more than 12% over the next four years, due largely to “a growing awareness about environmental sustainability that’s driving demand,” a leading market research firm said last month. According to Dublin, Ireland-based Research and Markets, the global […]
NKBA to Cites ‘Thirty Under Thirty’ Class of 2022 at February KBIS
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The National Kitchen & Bath Association has unveiled its “Thirty Under 30” Class of 2022. The program, currently in its tenth year, recognizes talented kitchen and bath professionals under the age of 30. Nominees were evaluated on their career or educational achievements, commitment to excellence in the kitchen and bath industry and […]
NKBA Names 2022 Board of Directors
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The National Kitchen & Bath Association has named its 2022 NKBA Board of Directors, the trade association announced. The newly elected NKBA Board Chair is Basil E. Larkin, v.p./sales at Hestan Commercial Corp. Larkin succeeds Michael Mahan, senior v.p./Home and Distribution, North America, Schneider Electric. Randy Warner, v.p./sales for Signature Kitchen Suite […]
Construction Job Openings Surge to Record High
WASHINGTON, DC — The labor market continues to tighten for the housing industry, according to newly released government figures and analysis by the National Association of Home Builders. The Washington, DC-based NAHB announced this week that the count of open construction jobs rose to 410,000 unfilled positions in October, the highest measure in the 20+-year […]
Cabinetry for the ‘Win’
Creating highly functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces is contingent on much more than design alone. Designers know that finding just the right products for their clients is equally as critical and helps set the stage for ultimate success. Often, they discover some of those products – like the perfect cabinetry, countertop, appliance or fixture that […]
Natural Warmth
The kitchen is the command center of many homes, with countertops called upon to handle more and more tasks. Food preparation is just the start; surfaces in the kitchen are also used for work, school, pet care and much more. These myriad uses require countertops that are strong and easy to care for. And, because […]
Scenes from supersalone
Though this fall’s gathering at Salone in Italy was an abbreviated version of the annual event, visitors were wowed by what they saw and got a taste of what is to come. According to Maria Porro, the new president of Salone del Mobile.Milano, supersalone was not to be viewed as a smaller event, but rather […]