December 3, 2020 · 6:15 am

December 9 at #KBtribechat – Pamper Yourself

A Bathroom Design Discussion!

Sponsored and Hosted by Amba Products

Our KBtribechat Questions:

Q1) How can you pamper yourself through bathroom design?

Q2) What are some budget-friendly ways to add luxury to a bathroom?

Q3) Can luxurious bathroom design also be ecofriendly? Share examples.

Q4) How does wellness fit into a pampered bathroom experience?

Q5) What are some creative ways to create a spa experience in a small bathroom?

Q6) Share images of bathrooms that you would love to be pampered in?

About Amba Products

Established in 2004, Amba Products had a clear goal in mind – to make the heated towel rack a must-have item for every bathroom in North America. While Europeans have been drying and warming their towels on heated towel racks for decades, most Americans have no experience with them. For many Americans, heated towel racks are viewed as expensive, not widely available, and seen only in the homes of the wealthy. A perception has persisted that they are a luxury item out of reach for the average American family.


Amba Products changed this view and is proud to be one of the first companies in the U.S. to introduce consumers to affordable, stylish heated towel racks made of high-quality stainless steel. Amba offers the most extensive variety of heated towel racks in the country and serves more than 200 retailers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Amba Products is family-owned and operated.

Key Features:
• 150 affordable models to choose from (special order available)
• Made with high-quality 304-grade durable stainless steel (100-percent recyclable)
• Energy efficient (only uses a much electricity as a few light bulbs)
•Saves on water consumption as towels do not need to be laundered as often
•Health & Wellness benefits include the reduction of mold and mildew
•Ease of installation (mounted models can be installed by an electrician in a few hours, free-standing units simply need to be plugged-in)
• Superior customer service and local support

Non-traditional Uses:
Mudrooms
Laundry rooms
Garages
Dormitories
Hotels, retreats, cruise ships, health clubs, spas

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November 27, 2020 · 6:10 am

KBDN Recognizes Stacy Garcia as a 2020 Innovator for #KBtribechat

You can find the original Kitchen & Bath Design News article here listing all of the 2020 Innovator honorees.

Here is Stacy’s Industry Profile.

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November 26, 2020 · 6:15 am

December 2 at #KBtribechat – Designed With Entertainment in Mind

Our KBtribechat questions:

  1. What’s the recipe for designing an entertaining kitchen?
  2. Where do you find space to store all your finished dishes?
  3. How do you manage cooking and/or baking multiple offerings at once?
  4. Share some tips for tackling clean-up!
  5. What are your go-to recipes when entertaining?
  6. What are your go-to drinks when entertaining? Share ideas and recipes!
  7. What are your festive ideas for holiday celebrations?
  8. Share table/buffet decoration tips!

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November 19, 2020 · 6:03 am

#KBtribechat is taking a week off.

There will be no KBtribechat discussion on November 25, 2020.

Join us back on Twitter – Wednesday, December 2. Our topic will be Designing With Entertainment in Mind. The chat questions will be posted soon.

In the mean time, Thank You KBtribe!!! We are VERY thankful for each of you in our community.  Have a great week! 

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November 12, 2020 · 6:15 am

November 18 at #KBtribechat – Cooking in the Kitchen

An inspirational Twitter discussion

Sponsored and Hosted by GE Appliances

With the shutdown, more people are cooking at home than before. Join us for a KBtribechat on “Cooking in the Kitchen” on Wednesday, November 18 at 2 pm ET with GE Appliances, and get ready to share your holiday cooking plans.

Our KBtribechat questions:

  1. What is the one small appliance you use most to cook?
  2. What are your multitasking tips for cooking in the kitchen?
  3. How do you source your recipes? 
  4. What is your favorite oven feature?
  5. How do you use your microwave during the holidays?
  6. How will your holidays change this year due to COVID? Any new cooks in the kitchen?
GE Pro Kitchen KBIS 2019, Las Vegas GE, Richard T. Anuszkiewicz Padgett and Company

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November 5, 2020 · 6:15 am

November 11 at #KBtribechat – Covering the Hottest Trends in Remodeling

Sponsored and hosted by the Remodeling Show

Reimagined Online 2020 | #RemodelingShow | Remodeling Show 2020 | Nov 16-18 | remodelingshow.com

Out with the old, in with the new. As homeowners continue to spend significant time at home adapting to work, school, and leisure, it’s no wonder the remodeling market has not only bounced back… latest research shows continued growth through 2021. Material consideration and space selection, design harmony, color, project timing, and client rapport are vital to successfully “reimagining” a space. Let’s discuss trends in residential remodeling.


Please share your projects, your photos, and your ideas. We can’t wait to discuss inspired remodeling… together with you at KBtribechat!

Want to continue the conversation after KBTribechat? The Remodeling Show’s gone virtual in 2020. Join us November 16-18 for the Remodeling Show reimagined online. With content designed to strengthen your team… from design through production, there’s something worth learning… it’s more accessible (and affordable) than ever before. 20+ on-demand sessions, and 3 LIVE power-punching keynote events with notable names like Kermit Baker, Bruce Case, Victoria Downing, and more. Explore the full lineup >>

>> Register for FREE at remodelingshow.com/virtual.

Our KBtribechat questions:


1.) Let’s kick things off on a serious note. Like most sectors of the economy, the home improvement segment has been affected by the pandemic. In what ways has the remodeling industry been permanently changed?


2.) Business. For remodelers, firms or independent designers: What’s the first question you ask a potential client who’s looking to remodel?


a.) Flashback to 2019…. Was it the same first question?


3.) Emerging Trends in Luxury Kitchen Design. What trends in luxury kitchen & bath are you most excited about for 2021+? Share photos and specs!


4.) Backsplashes. Glass – mosaic – tile – ceramic, the list goes on. What backsplash materials are your favorite(s) to work with? Why? Does the ease-of-installation play a part? Bonus find: imaginative backsplashes that double as “wall art”…. seen any? Share!

5.) Let’s talk interior trim detail, specifically craftsmanship & style: How can transitional trim create visual interest through proportion? Does proportion = beauty? Is less always more?


6.) Color me fresh. Show us your most impactful use of color in/on an existing room or space from 2020. Exteriors, interiors, and everything in between. Before & after pics are encouraged!

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October 29, 2020 · 6:15 am

November 4 at #KBtribechat – Luxurious Bathrooms

A design discussion!

Our KBtribechat questions:

Please share lots pictures of luxurious bathrooms you like!

1.) Are your clients ordering luxurious bathrooms or just doing the basics?

2.) What features are they asking to be included? What items would you want in your dream bathroom?

3.) What sinks do you prefer for luxurious bathrooms? Do you specify different choices for Powder Rooms than you would for Master Bathrooms?


4.) What plumbing fixtures are you loving now? Let us know style and finish favs.


5.) What lighting choices are you recommending for bathrooms?


6.) What are your lux countertop preferences for bathrooms?


7.) What cabinetry looks and features do you like for lux bathrooms?

8.) Do you mix metal finishes in luxurious bathrooms? Explain + show us pictures!

9.) What colors do you like for luxurious bathrooms?

Where we’re pinning this week: Here’s our #KBtribechat group Pinterest board Bathroom Design Ideas. Let us know if you’d like to be added.

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October 22, 2020 · 6:15 am

October 28 at #KBtribechat – Connected Convenience

A Smart Home design discussion!

Our KBtribechat questions:

1.) What’s the difference between connected and smart?

2.) How can a home be made “smart”?

3.) What are the advantages of smart home systems?

4.) How can smart home technology make life more convenient in the kitchen?

5.) How can smart home technology be helpful in bathrooms?

6.) How can smart home technology make things easier elsewhere in the home?

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October 15, 2020 · 6:15 am

October 21 at #KBtribechat – Slow Food and The Kitchen

A design discussion!

Our KBtibechat questions:

1.) What do we mean by Slow Food? Is the concept for restaurants only?

2.) How can we encourage limiting waste in the kitchen?

3.) It has recently been mentioned at KBtribechat that Microwaves are no longer needed in the kitchen. This fast cooking method adds nothing to food. Do your clients still want a microwave designed into their kitchen? Why or why not?

4.) Do you think growing more of our own produce is in our future? How can we achieve this? Will it be a new appliance category?

5.) Can we encourage the Slow Food concept with design? How?

6.) How can the home cook make the time to prepare and eat whole, locally-sourced foods as well as explore recipes and techniques involving culture and heritage? Share tips and resources.

7.) Do you have favorite recipes you’ve tried from different parts of the world? Please share!

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October 8, 2020 · 6:04 am

October 14 at #KBtribechat – Lighting

A design discussion!

Sponsored and Hosted by Rev-A-Shelf

Our KBtribechat Questions:

Q1. If you aren’t specifying lighting, why? (I.e. Too technical, cost, design limitations)


Q2. What drives you to select the lighting of a room? Do you only consider your design, or are you now considering the importance of light as it relates to health (Circadian Rhythm, Biophilia) as we spend more time indoors due to quarantine?


Q3. Goodbye commercial fluorescents, hello home office lighting options. As we continue to work from home, how have you seen home offices and workstations shift from temporary to a more efficient, permanent setup? 

Q4. Living through Lighting – What considerations are you making for Living In Place and wellness lighting needs?


Q5. Enlighten us: Share any new lighting trends or/and design applications from recent/past projects or current inspiration.

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