July 20, 2023 · 6:14 am

July 26 at #KBtribechat is all about today’s Laundry Room.

A design discussion.

Our KBtribechat questions:

  1. What’s the value of incorporating laundry into single-family homes including rentals?
  2. Are you adding secondary laundry areas in larger homes? Where are you locating them?
  3. What space saving design ideas do you have for adding laundry to a home?
  4. Which laundry room features and design elements are clients asking? 
  5. What additional functions are clients typically including in the laundry room to make it multifunctional? (pantry, pets, package handling, gift wrapping, craft area, other?)
  6. How has laundry room technology evolved to meet today’s needs? 
  7. Share pictures of your favorite laundry room spaces!
  8. What do you think the future of laundry room design will look like?

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July 13, 2023 · 6:15 am

The June 19 #KBtribechat will be all about the Bathroom!

Our KBtribechat questions:

Q1.) Minimalist, Timeless, Modern. What look do you see in today’s bathrooms? What is your favorite style?

Q2.) What are the most common bathroom design trends your clients ask for?

Q3.) What tips would you give bathroom remodel clients working with a small budget?

Q4.) What bathroom design trends have you seen this year that are here to stay? What needs to go?

Q5.) Where do you see bathroom design going in the future?

Q6.) In 2023, what is the most frequent request you have had from clients redesigning their bathrooms?

Q7.) What platforms are you utilizing to keep up with the latest bathroom design trends?

Q8.) Share your favorite bathroom design from this year!

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July 10, 2023 · 6:07 am

Now you can join #KBtribechat on Threads too!

We are @kbtribechat on all platforms including Threads! Starting this week, we will be posting our KBtribechat discussion questions on both Twitter and Threads. As of this post, Threads does not support hashtags. Until Threads supports hashtags, please reply to our question posts with your answers.

We look forward to seeing you on Threads. It looks like a promising place to share and connect. KBtribechat starts at 2pm eastern on Wednesdays. It’s the fastest hour of the week! Plan to join our fun.

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July 6, 2023 · 6:15 am

We’re talking Kitchens on July 12 at #KBtribechat.

Q1.) Minimalist, Timeless, Modern. What look do you see in today’s kitchens?

Q2.) How are people customizing their kitchens?

Q3.) Has technology impacted the look and feel of today’s kitchens?

Q4.) What functional/practical trends are customers asking for in their design?

Q5.) What kitchen design trends have you seen this year that are here to stay? What needs to go?

Q6.) In 2023, what is the most frequent request you have had from clients redesigning their kitchens?

Q7.) If you could choose one favorite trend in kitchen design right now, what would that be? 

Q8.) Share your favorite kitchen design from this year!

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June 29, 2023 · 6:15 am

#KBtribechat is taking July 5th off.

Our July line-up:

July 5 – No KBtribechat

July 12 – Kitchen Design :: A Mid-Year Review

July 19 – Bathroom Design :: A Mid-Year Review

July 26 – Laundry Rooms for Today

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June 22, 2023 · 6:16 am

June 28 at #KBtribechat – Finish The Sentence!

A fast paced discussion for kitchen and bath Industry pros.

Our sentences to finish during KBtribechat:

1.) The kitchen is the heart of the home because…

2.) A wellness kitchen is…

3.) Kitchens are made for…

4.) My summer bucket list includes…

5.) Most successful people…

6.) The most inventive design term heard recently is…

7.) The number one rule in cooking is…

8.) Kitchens should be designed around…

9.) The best tool you have in the kitchen is…

10.) My kitchen is…

11.) My favorite hobby is…

12.) If I was to write a book, it would be called… (Some of you have written books. Please tell us about them!)

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June 15, 2023 · 6:15 am

Our June 21 #KBtribechat is all about Designing for Pets!

Our KBtribechat discussion questions:

1.)  Do clients ask for specific pet considerations? Is asking about pet needs part of your pre-design interview?

2.) What flooring works best for homes with pets?

3.) Do you like to build in pet feeding stations for food and water? Share pictures and ideas!

4.) What are your go to storage solutions for supplies like pet food and treats?  Leashes, toys and grooming items?

5.) Speaking of grooming, share great pet bathing stations you like!  What rooms are best for this feature?

6.)  What solutions do you have for litter boxes?

7.) Have you designed in a built in area for pets to hang out and nap? Share pictures of pet bed ideas you like!

8.) What tips do you have for pet friendly fabrics and furnishings?

9.) Have any other pet friendly design ideas for the home?

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June 8, 2023 · 6:15 am

June 14 at #KBtribechat – Making Kitchens Accessible

A design discussion!

Our KBtribechat Questions: 

Q1.) Why is universal design important for kitchens?

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

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

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

Q5.) Are UD kitchens more expensive?

Q6.) Does a universal design kitchen need more square footage?

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June 1, 2023 · 6:15 am

June 7th at #KBtribechat – Japandi Style

A kitchen and bath industry design discussion!

Our KBtribechat questions:

1.) What is Japandi Style?

2.) What are the features of Japandi? Describe the aesthetic!

3.) What materials are used in Japandi Style?

4.) Is Japandi Style popular?

5.) Is Japandi Style minimalist?

6.) Does Japandi Style mesh with biophillic design?

7.) How does Japandi Style translate for kitchens? Share pictures you like!

8.) How does Japandi Style translate for Bathrooms? Share pictures!

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May 25, 2023 · 6:15 am

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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