April 19, 2018 · 6:15 am

The Technicurean™ Kitchen #KBtribechat

Sponsored and Hosted by Signature Kitchen Suite 

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What kitchen design features are a must for the serious at home chef? What are the best built-in appliances for culinary-obsessed, tech-savvy clients?
Meet the “Technicureans,” an emerging group of socially conscious consumers that are as passionate about cooking as they are about their technology, especially the latest products that can perfect their meal and ensure greater respect for their food.
Signature Kitchen Suite is inviting you to a special KBtribechat on Wednesday, April 25 at 2 p.m. ET as we discuss how to create stylish and functional kitchen designs with professional appliances perfectly suited for a Technicurean client.

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About Signature Kitchen Suite
Signature Kitchen Suite offers a full line of built-in kitchen appliances with leading-edge technology that provides the perfect blend of innovation, precision and purposeful design for your most culinary-obsessed, tech-savvy clients. For more information about Signature Kitchen Suite and its products, visit http://www.signaturekitchensuite.com.

Our KBtribechat Questions

• How do you define a gourmet kitchen vs. a chef’s kitchen?

• What is the most important feature in a kitchen for your clients?

• What cooking technique is crucial for delivering accurate, consistent temperatures?

• What are the best design features for preserving the food?

• Technicureans rely on technology to make cooking more convenient. What emerging kitchen technology trends are you most excited for?

• What are some “must-have” design elements for a Technicurean’s kitchen?

• What kitchen design solutions add a “technicurean” touch?

• How do you integrate new appliances into a timeless kitchen design?

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April 15, 2018 · 4:05 am

April 18 at #KBtribechat – Energy Efficient Home Appliances

Sponsored and Hosted by Blomberg Appliances   

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Our KBtribechat questions:

1. Is energy efficiency an important factor in your home appliance specification decision? Why?

2. What are important energy efficiency questions that should be asked when shopping for home appliances?

3. How about manufacturing?  Does how a manufacturer manages its environmental impact matter in your decisions? Explain!

4. How are companies with energy saving appliances and environmentally friendly practices recognized? Do you look for this information? Where?

5. Are there other energy savings trends you see in the home appliances industry?

6. What are your go to resources for information about home appliances?

 

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April 6, 2018 · 11:27 pm

The State of the Connected Home

Sponsored and Hosted by Whirlpool Corporation

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Consumers who are building a new home or upgrading a suite of appliances have a choice – will they want as much connection and automation as possible, or simply pick out one or two technologically advanced features in their new appliances?

On Wednesday, April 11, Whirlpool Corporation will host a KBTribeChat discussion on an important topic for any home designer or architect — The Connected Home. We will touch on topics about where connectivity is most prevalent in the home today, where it’s expected to expand and how it’s influencing home design.

Whirlpool Corporation is an ideal choice to lead this discussion, as it has been a leader in appliance connectivity, with innovative products and collaborations with tech leaders such as Amazon and Nest. The company is focused on developing purposeful technology that adjusts to common behaviors, activating shortcuts and solutions so people can get back to the things that matter most.

By bringing intuitive technology and functionality to the appliance category, Whirlpool Corporation is helping take the friction out of household chores, making it easier to answer age-old questions like, “What’s for dinner?”

The Whirlpool Corporation brand portfolio offers a host of connected appliances, such as the highly anticipated Whirlpool® Kitchen Suite featuring select smart appliances, that allows users to access and control the appliances remotely, integrate with other devices, upgrade automatically, and even replenish supplies.*  The acquisition of Yummly, a leading platform for personalized recipe recommendations and cooking resources, further strengthens the company’s ability to bring purposeful, consumer-relevant innovations to market in the emerging IoT space.

As the market for connected homes continues to expand, Whirlpool Corporation can help industry professionals create a space that integrates with consumers’ evolving lifestyles.

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To prepare for the discussion, here are our chat questions:

• What do customers want in connected home technology?

• What are the benefits of connected home technology?

• How has connected technology influenced home design?

• Where in the home is connected technology advancing the most?

• What are some of the home automation features that homeowners want most?

• How far will we go with home connectivity? What’s next?

*  WiFi & App Required. Features subject to change. For details and privacy statement, visit whirlpool.com/connect. Appliance must be set to remote enable.

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March 29, 2018 · 6:15 am

April 4th at #KBtribechat – Modern Design

Hosted by Element Designs.

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Our KBtribechat questions: 

• What is your favorite ELEMENT of modern DESIGNS?

• What is the most important aspect of modern design in kitchens?

• Metals are more diverse and popular than ever in kitchens and baths. What are some of best ways you’ve seen metallics used in modern design?

• What is a must-have for modern design in bathrooms?

• White will always be a mainstay of modern design, but what colors do you see as on-trend right now?

• Share your favorite example of modern design.  Let’s see pictures!

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March 22, 2018 · 6:15 am

Design Disruptors: Trends and Changes Affecting The Design Community

Hosted by Suzanne Felber

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There are lots of changes, disruptions, and opportunities happening in the design community. They are affecting how we market, who we market to, and how we charge for our services. Lifestylist® Suzanne Felber has been behind the scenes tracking some of these new innovations and changes, and she is anxious to discuss them with the KBTribeChat community.

Houzz has purchased Ivy,  sources like Pottery Barn are now offering free design services, and customers can now purchase their their furniture directly from manufacturers like Bassett or major online presences such as Amazon and Houzz.  How do we convince consumers to hire and pay a fair price to designers? These and other questions are topics we are looking forward to diving into during this KBtribechat.

The KBtribechat Questions: 

Q1: Have you noticed that your customers are shopping online and buying directly?  Have you had customers take your design ideas and buy what you recommended on their own? Explain!

Q2: How do we find companies that will protect our ideas and intellectual property instead of selling directly to our customers?

Q3: Has the Houzz / Ivy acquisition affected you, and if so how?

Q4: What new ideas and innovations are you seeing as far as selling your design services?

Q5: Modular and PreFab housing including tiny homes have really grown in popularity – do you see these types of homes being an opportunity for us?

Q6: Does being active in a trade organization help you market your services? How could those trade organizations do a better job job of promoting you to customers?

Q7: Where do you see the design industry going from here?

 

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March 15, 2018 · 5:15 am

Outdoor Living Trends

A design discussion!

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Our KBtribechat questions:

Spring is here and we’re dreaming of sunny summer days. Bringing the inside out and visa versa is what most of us want for our homes, at least in the warm months.

Q1.) What are your favorite tips to create outdoor spaces with creature comforts?

Q2.) What is trending now with Outdoor Kitchens? (features, materials, appliances, looks)

Q3.) What are your top tips to bring the outdoors in?

Q4.) What are the most desired features in today’s outdoor spaces?

Q5.) Growing our own food is gaining in popularity. What are your favorite ways to incorporate herbs, fruits and vegetables into yards of all sizes?

Q6.) What are some simple and budget-friendly ways to spruce up your outdoor space?

Q7.) Any new, exciting outdoor products, materials or applications you’d like to share?

 

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March 8, 2018 · 6:15 am

March 14 at #KBribechat – Why Tile?

A design discussion

Sponsored and Hosted by Coverings.

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At Coverings, you can experience nine miles of tile and stone from around the world in one location. Join us in Atlanta May 8 – 11, 2018. We hope to see you at the show!
Click on this link to learn more and register for free.

Our KBtribechat questions:

• Q1) What tile trends are you seeing emerge for 2018 and beyond?

• Q2) Installing tile & stone is a precise process. What steps do you take in your business to ensure a perfect application for clients?

• Q3) Health and wellness are important factors today. How has using tile helped aid in the healthy design of a home?

• Q4) What tile trends or products are most requested by clients for their homes?

• Q5) In today’s busy world, tile offers a low-maintenance and durable alternative to other materials. How have you included tile in a recent project to increase durability?

• Q6) Tile at Coverings comes from all over the world. What cultures or global landmarks have inspired your use of tile?

• Q7) Coverings brings together the best of the tile & stone industry. What kinds of connections are you most excited to make at #Coverings2018?

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