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September 27 at #KBtribechat – Encouraging Gathering for Meals

A design discussion!

Our KBtribechat Questions:

1.) What are the benefits of eating together? Why would we want to encourage this?

2.) How do you design kitchens for dining and spending time together? What features does a social kitchen include?

3.) How can we slow down in a busy world? Why would this be desirable ?

4.) Being connected is important to all of us. It’s a big reason why we have gathered on Twitter every Wednesday at 2pm Eastern for all these years. Are you continuing to be active on Twitter? Why or why not?

5.) KBtribe are connected across many social media sites. Where do you share the most on social media?

6.) What is your favorite part of KBtribechat. Our weekly discussions? The friendships we’ve formed? Getting together in person?

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September 20th at #KBtribechat – Kitchens Designed for Wellness

The KBtribechat questions:

1.)  There are many ways to design with wellness in mind, from open-concept kitchens that encourage family interaction and food prep to proper lighting. What does the wellness trend mean to you?

2.) Consumers are becoming more conscious of not just their own health, but the health of the planet.  Using sustainable building materials is more prevalent than ever before. How do you incorporate sustainable materials/elements into your designs?

3.) Your kitchen should serve as a retreat, not a pressure cooker. What tips do you have for streamlining design to avoid clutter and promote minimalism?

4.) An ideal Wellness Kitchen should be easy to maintain, user friendly for all ages and logically planned. Share your favorite Wellness Kitchen design and tell us why you love it.

5.) What wellness related products and ideas have you discovered lately?

6.) How would a kitchen design change if your client is focused on a wellness lifestyle?

7.)  Can a healthy kitchen design influence the food you consume? How can a well appointed kitchen promote healthy eating habits?

8.) How can we reduce waste in the kitchen?

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September 13th at #KBtribechat – We’re talking Bidets and Bathroom Design!

Sponsored and Hosted by Bemis

We are excited to announce that there will be a give-away this week at #KBtribechat.

Would you like to experience the benefits of a bidet seat for yourself? Tweet using the #KBtribechat hashtag plus Follow and DM @toiletseats to be entered to win a Bemis Haven 5000!

Our KBtribechat Questions:


1.) How can an existing bathroom be upgraded for health and wellness?

2.) How can a well-designed bathroom, including bidet features, positively impact a person’s daily wellness routine?

3.) Are you familiar with the different styles of bidet options? Which do you prefer?

4.) Let’s address myths: Are there any misconceptions about bidets that you often encounter? How do you debunk them, if you do?

5.) Share your thoughts: Bidet experience varies across cultures. How can we bridge the gap and make bidets a universal element of bathroom wellness?

6.) Are you including bidets as a feature in your bathroom designs? What about other bath safety products like raised toilet seats or seats with support arms?

7.) Last question: Would you personally choose a bidet as an essential wellness feature in your bathroom? Why or why not?

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September 6 at #KBtribechat – What Makes a Kitchen Timeless?

A design discussion!

A gorgeous kitchen featuring custom Walnut cabinetry with Belwith-Keeler Fuse pulls. The hood is Zephyr Ventilation. This kitchen features a beverage bar with two Zephyr French Door, dual zone Coolers, one for wine and one wine and beverages. The dishwasher and built-in refrigerators are Beko.

Our KBtribechat questions:

1.) What is a timeless kitchen? 

2.) How long should a kitchen last to be called timeless?

3.) When it comes to kitchens, what helps them stand the test of time?

4.) Share timeless kitchens you love! Why do you think they will have lasting appeal?

5.) Are there certain cabinet styles, materials, hardware and finishes that will stay timeless? 

6.) By including trends are we dating the design? Explain! 

7.) How can one assure that a kitchen will not stand the test of time?

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August 30th at #KBtribechat – Colorful Kitchens and Baths!

A design discussion.

Our KBtribechat questions: 

1.) Colorful kitchens are so fun! What are your favorite colors for kitchens right now and how do you incorporate them?

2.) Designers love color. Clients are often color shy. Do you see a future with bold, colorful kitchens? Share inspiring examples!

3.) What are your favorite colors for bathrooms right now? How do you incorporate them?

4.) Black and White can be so bold. How can they be combined to add interest and excitement to kitchens and baths? Share pictures! 

5.) What home color trends are you seeing for 2023?

6.) What colors are also good neutrals for kitchens and bathrooms? Share pictures!

7.) What is your favorite kitchen color scheme? What color palette would you choose for your dream kitchen?

8.) What color is your dream bathroom? Share pictures! 

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August 23 –  Storage Solutions for an Organized Home

A design discussion!

This KBtribechat discussion is Sponsored and Hosted by Rev-A-Shelf.

Our KBtribechat Questions:

  1. What are your favorite storage solutions for the kitchen? 
  2. Do you have any items in your kitchen or pantry that you find challenging to keep tidy?
  3. How do you add function and organization to a bathroom? 
  4. What solutions do you recommend to clients wanting to keep their closets more organized? 
  5. Share your design tricks for keeping high-traffic areas like the laundry room/mudroom clutter-free. 

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August 15 at #KBtribechat – Why Travel?

Our KBtribechat discussion questions: 

1.) Why should kitchen and bathroom designers travel?

2.) How can travel influence design?

3.) In what ways has travel inspired your creativity?

4.) Where do you go for inspiration?

5.) What travel destinations have you found especially inspirational? 

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August 9 at #KBtribechat – Home Improvements Worth Doing

Our KBtribechat questions:

1.) What home improvements are most likely to increase a home’s value? Give examples and explanations!

2.) In general, what is your advice regarding remodeling for a return on investment?

3.) How do you determine what projects are worth doing?

4.) For kitchens, are there certain features (finishes, looks, etc.) that are in demand for resale? Explain and share pictures of ideas you like.

5.) What bathroom choices help increase a home’s appeal?

6.) Are there certain colors that are better for ROI?

7.) Do you think the current Barbie-fueled interest in pink will spread to kitchens and bathrooms? How do you think a color like pink would affect a home’s appeal?

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August 2 at #KBtribechat – Eclectic Kitchens!

A design discussion.

Our KBtribechat questions:

1.) What is Eclectic Style?

2.) What styles can be mixed in a kitchen and how do you combine them?

3.) What is Grandmillenial Style?

4.) How would you implement Grandmillenial Style in a kitchen? Is this style popular?

5.) How can you personalize a kitchen using art, unique furniture and other interior fittings?

6.) How do you mix and match kitchen cabinetry?

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