March 30, 2023 · 6:15 am

April 5th at #KBtribechat – Historical Designs

Hosted by Nancy Young CLIPP™, CKBD

We were intrigued by Nancy’s Voices From the Industry session at KBIS 2023 on American Craftsman: Designing the Heart of Daily Living and asked her to host KBtribechat on the topic. She brings her twenty plus years of expertise as a kitchen and bathroom designer on this fascinating aspect of design.

Nancy’s KBtribechat questions:

1. Are you aware of historical properties/buildings/districts in your city or town? Have a great example?

2. Do you know the Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties as defined by the Secretary of Interior?

3. Have you been involved with any of these properties?  Either in design or as a docent?

4. Are there certain eras that are more popular than others in your area? Such as Arts & Crafts, Art Deco or MidCentury Modern?

5. Do you think any of these eras are more popular now across the US or is the popularity waning? Is Art Deco on the rise?

6. Give some examples of current resources to complete designs from these 3 eras.

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March 23, 2023 · 6:16 am

March 29th at #KBtribechat – What is a “Luxury” Kitchen?

A kitchen and bath industry design discussion!

Our KBtribechat questions:

1. What does “luxury” mean to you in regards to kitchens?

2. What are defining characteristics of a Luxury Kitchen?

3. Describe some basic design elements in Luxury Kitchen design.

4. What colors and looks are trending in luxurious kitchens?

5. What materials are trending for Luxury Kitchens?

6. What storage solutions do you like to use to add luxury to kitchens?

7. When to add hardware: How do you choose if you want hardware or not?

8. How can smart solutions add luxury to kitchens?

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March 16, 2023 · 6:15 am

We are celebrating #WorldWaterDay on March 22nd at #KBtribechat!

Our KBtribechat questions:

1.) As kitchen and bath industry professionals, what water saving plumbing fixtures do you recommend for residences?

2.) How can we save water with by maintaining our plumbing systems?

3.) How can we conserve water with our personal, daily actions in the kitchen?

4.) What about in the bathroom? How can we conserve water with our personal, daily habits?

5.) How can we accelerate change in the world for the 2 billion people without access to safe water?

6.) What else can we do to protect this vital resource? 💦

7.) How can we inspire action?

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March 9, 2023 · 6:15 am

March 15 at #KBtribechat is all about Outdoor Living!

Our KBtribechat questions: 

Q1) What outdoor living trends are you seeing emerge this year?

Q2) What fun features are being included in outdoor spaces now?

Q3) What is needed to create a Work From Outside area?

Q4.) What is trending now with Outdoor Kitchens? (features, materials, appliances, looks) Share installations you like!

Q5.) What colors are popular for outdoor spaces this year? How would you incorporate them?

Q6.) How can we help transition from indoors to out? (flooring, doors, windows…)

Q7.) We are all excited to start cooking and entertaining outdoors when the weather warms. What recipes are you looking forward to?

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March 2, 2023 · 6:15 am

March 8 at #KBtribechat – Forces for Standardization

A kitchen and bath industry design discussion!

Our KBtribechat questions:

1.) What is standardization?

2.) What is the purpose of having standardization for cabinet sizes?

3.) What is the standard kitchen countertop height? Do you ever vary from this?

4.) What about for bathrooms? What height do you specify for bathroom countertops? Do you ever vary from this?

5.) What is the standard upper cabinet depth? Do you ever vary from this? Explain!

6.) What are your solutions when the project ceiling height is not a standard measurement?

7.) Explain ways your design included a feature that was not standard to meet client needs?

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February 23, 2023 · 6:15 am

We’re talking Kitchen Design on 3/1 at #KBtribechat.

A K+B Industry discussion.

Our KBtribchat questions:

Q1.) What is the difference between a trophy kitchen and a kitchen designed for a family that likes to cook?

Q2.) Describe a home kitchen meant for people who cook!

Q3.) What kitchen features make cooking easier?

Q4.) What storage solutions are helpful for the home cook?

Q5.) What are your tips for making cooking easier? (e.g. plan meals ahead of time, have ingredients on hand, etc.)

Q6.)  How can we make cooking a more social experience?

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February 16, 2023 · 6:15 am

February 22 at #KBtribechat – Creating a Calming Sanctuary at Home

A bathroom design discussion!

Our KBtribechat questions: 

Q1.) How can bathroom design help create a stress free paradise?

Q2.) Do certain materials, colors or design esthetics help create a relaxing bathroom sanctuary? Explain!

Q3.) How do you bring nature in to add tranquility to the bathroom?

Q4.) What are your design tips for uncluttered bathrooms with a calming affect? What storage solutions can help keep us organized?

Q5.) How can lighting help create a calming bathroom environment?

Q6) What tips do you have for using aroma therapy to sooth stressed nerves?

Q7.) What other tips do you have to turn your bathroom into a relaxation zone?

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February 9, 2023 · 6:15 am

February 15 at #KBtribechat – Have your resort / hotel stays influenced your designs?

A design discussion

Our KBtribechat questions:

Q1.) In what ways has hospitality influenced kitchens? What products help facilitate this?

Q2.) What about bathrooms? What can we take from hospitality for the main bathroom?

Q3.) We want our guests to feel pampered. What can we take from hospitality for Guest Bathrooms?

Q4.) What have we taken from hospitality for our Guest Bedrooms?

Q5.) Have Coffee Bars evolved because of the influence of hospitality? 

Q6.) How has hospitality influenced what we want for Our Bedrooms?

Q7.) Do you think hospitality influences home design in other ways? How?

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February 2, 2023 · 6:15 am

February 8 at #KBtribechat – Insights from #KBIS2023

Get your pictures ready because we will be sharing our KBIS 2023 insights.  Those from our group who attended the show will tell about the new products they found and emerging trends they spotted, as well as show highlights.

Join us on Twitter from 2pm to 3pm eastern time by adding #KBtribechat to your tweets!

The KBtribechat questions:

We want to see a lot of pictures!

1. What were the most innovative products you saw at KBIS 2023?

2. Let’s talk trends. What did you see? What do you predict is here to stay? Share pics!

3. What did you see for the first time that you want to start including in your projects?

4. Did you learn anything at KBIS 2023 that will help you upsell your clients?

5. What were your favorite sightings of color? Any specific color trends?

6. What were your favorite finishes that you saw at the show?

7. What were your favorite moments during KBIS 2023?

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January 26, 2023 · 6:15 am

The February 1st #KBtribechat is in person at #KBIS2023!

Sponsored and Hosted by Beko USA

In booth W3401

11am until noon PST

Join in the fun and get connected in person during the Wednesday KBtribechat hour at the show. In person event participants will be entered to win a Beko HarvestFresh™ refrigerator and will go home with gifts!

Not attending KBIS? Join us online. We will be sharing our insights during the hour at #KBtribechat on Twitter.

We also have a new group Pinterest board for KBIS sharing. Let us know if you want to be added to the board.

Here are our discussion questions:

Q1: Here at Beko, we believe healthy living is only possible on a healthy planet, which inspires our 2023 Healthy Kitchen initiatives.

What are some Beko technologies you’re excited about?

Q2: Do you know how many plastic bottles wind up in landfills every year in the US? 

Q3: Did you know that produce loses 30% of its nutrients three days after it is harvested? And did you know there is a way to slow down the nutrient loss in produce inside the refrigerator? 

Q4: Net zero living is quickly becoming the new standard in the US. How is this trend impacting the decisions made by designers, builders, and homeowners?

Q5: Did you know that in order to have your dishwasher perform optimally you need to clean the filter every few months? How likely are your clients to sacrifice performance for convenience?

 Q6: What is your favorite space in the Beko booth? Share photos! 

Safe travels to Las Vegas! See you there!

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