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May 31 at #KBtribechat –  Making Bathrooms Accessible

A design discussion!

Our KBtribechat Questions:

Q1.) What is Universal Design? Why is it important for bathrooms?

Q2.) What Universal Design principles have you found useful for Bathrooms? Share pictures!

Q3.) What are key safety concerns for bathrooms? Share design solutions that address these issues!

Q4.) Do you have other tips for designing a bathroom that will be a safe environment?

Q5.) Is Universal Design expensive?

Q6.) How can a Universal bathroom be designed to look beautiful, not institutional?

Q7.) Does a universal design bathroom need more square footage?

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May 24th at #KBtribechat – Alfresco Kitchens and Dining Spaces

A design discussion!

Our KBtribechat questions:

  • How can alfresco dining be set up at home?
  • What are the must-haves in your outdoor dining space?
  • How can we combine an outdoor kitchen area and alfresco dining?
  • What cabinetry works well for outdoor kitchens?
  • Describe some basic design elements in an alfresco kitchen.
  • What role does color play in outdoor kitchen design?
  • What is your biggest fear when specifying an outdoor kitchen space?
  • Do outdoor kitchens increase a homes value?

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May 17th at #KBtribechat – Kitchen Gardens

Our KBtribechat Questions:

1.) Do you have a dedicated kitchen garden area? Tell us about it! What do you grow?

2.) If there is no area in the yard large enough for a veggie garden, how can we still grow some produce?

3.) How can produce be grown indoors?

4.) Flowers are also a joy to grow. How do you include flowers in your garden? Tell us about them!

5. Fresh picked produce is a simple pleasure of the season.  What are your favorite ways to include the bounty of your garden or farmers market in your summer meals?

6.) What do you do when you have too much?  Share your ideas for preserving beyond the season.

7.) Do you compost? What do you think of the built-into the countertop compost buckets? Have you found a compost bucket or bin design you really like? How do collect your compostable items in the kitchen?

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May 10 at #KBtribechat is all about Small Bathrooms!

A design discussion.

The spaces might be smaller but the desire for quality and luxury remain. In the bathroom above, the back wall and countertops are Crossville Inc. slab porcelain creating a luxurious feel to this small bathroom.

Our discussion questions:

Q1 – Are there any advantages to small bathrooms?

Q2 – When every inch counts, what tips do you have to create a functional bathroom with plenty of storage?

Q3 – What storage optimizers and solutions make the most of available bathroom spaces?

Q4 – What elements would you incorporate to create a luxurious design for a small bathroom?

Q5 – What finish materials make a small bathroom feel luxurious?

Q6 – How can we make small spaces feel larger?

Q7 – How can you give pizazz to a powder room or other small bathroom?

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May 3 at #KBtribechat – Design Tips for Small Kitchens

Sponsored and Hosted by Rev-A-Shelf.

Our KBtribechat Questions:

1.) Is bigger always better? Share the benefits of a smaller kitchen design!

2.) What are your go-to products for maximizing storage space in a small kitchen?

3.) What “problem areas” do you usually see in small kitchens and how do you overcome them?

4.) List 5 kitchen items that clients usually have difficulty storing in the kitchen!

5.) How often do you design smaller kitchens in comparison to the large, luxurious ones we see often on social media?

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April 26 at #KBtribechat – Sustainability Today

An Earth Day discussion!

Sponsored and Hosted by BEKO USA

Our KBtribechat Questions:

1.What small sustainable actions do you believe can make a big impact on the planet?

2. What are your favorite ways to value the planet as your home?

3. What products make your sustainability wishlist?

4. Sustainability should also influence our purchasing and consumption habits, what are some tips to lower the number of trips to the grocery store?

5. What are some of your favorite ways of protecting planet Earth? Sustainability doesn’t need to be complicated, share your small changes with big impacts with us!

Thanks for participating in #KBTribeChat! Beko is proud to partner with you to care for our planet. Happy Earth Day!

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We’re talking TILE on April 19 at #KBtribechat live from #Coverings2023!

A design discussion.

Sponsored and Hosted by Crossville Inc..

Our KBtribechat questions:

Q1: What popular tile trends are you seeing and spec’ing the most?

Q2: What’s tile styles are in for outside design? (pool decks. outdoor living areas, etc.)

Q3: How much of a role does health and wellness play in your and your clients’ surfacing selections? Are you spec’ing tile for health and wellness design?

Q4: Where do you get inspiration for your tile designs?

Q5: We’ve just launched our first carbon neutral tile collections. Do your clients see carbon neutrality as important? If so, are you seeing increased client demand for carbon neutral products? 

Q6: Show & Tell: Post pics of your tile designs!

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We’re talking BATHROOM DESIGN onApril 12 at #KBtribechat!

Our KBtribechat questions:

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

2. What are defining characteristics of a Luxury Bathroom?

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

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

5. What materials are trending for Luxury Bathrooms?

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

7. Do luxury elements add to the home value? What bathroom features add value to the home?

8. What additional home features work well as part of a luxurious (main) bathroom? (fitness, spa, closet etc..)

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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 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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