Tag Archives: Bathroom Design

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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May 4, 2023 · 6:15 am

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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April 6, 2023 · 6:15 am

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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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 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 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.

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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 5, 2023 · 6:15 am

January 11 at #KBtribechat – Forever Home Design

A kitchen and bath industry discussion!

Shown here: Crossville Inc. Porcelain Countertops, Northern Contours high gloss acrylic cabinet doors, Element Designs back painted glass cabinet doors with aluminum frames, Bertazzoni dual fuel range and hood and Franke stainless steel sinks and chef faucets

Our KBtribechat questions:

1.) What is a forever home?

2.) What factors are important when deciding on a forever home?

3.) What are the kitchen design considerations for a forever home?

4.) Do the design considerations change when designing a main bathroom for a forever home?

5.) How can you “future proof” your designs?

6.) What other features are important for a home to be a forever home?

7.) What other tips do you have for creating a forever home?

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December 29, 2022 · 6:15 am

#KBtribechat is back from holiday break on January 4!

Shown here: Crossville Inc. Porcelain Countertops, Northern Contours high gloss acrylic cabinet doors, Element Designs back painted glass cabinet doors with aluminum frames, Bertazzoni dual fuel range and hood and Franke stainless steel sinks and chef faucets

Our KBtribechat questions:

1.) Tambour, slats and reeded designs for texture on cabinetry and walls? Do you expect them to become more prevalent in 2023? Share design ideas you like!

2.) Do you expect more touches of wood included in kitchens and baths this year? What woods are popular and how are they being implemented? Share ideas you like!

3.) What about boxy range hoods? Will we be seeing more of them?

4.) Do you think styles are becoming more modern, maybe with a mid-century flair? Is transitional still common? Where are we heading?

5.) What decorative hardware trends will we see this year?

6.) Will we be seeing more indoor plants in our homes? Why or why not?

7.) Are full walls of backsplash going to continue this year? Share ideas you like!

8.) What do you think the predominant colors of the year will be for kitchens and bathrooms?

9.) What other design trends do you think we’ll see everywhere in 2023?

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