1.) What are the most popular design styles that your clients are asking for?
2.) Personalization is an important part of today’s kitchen & bath designs and drives the demand for mixing design styles. What are some tips to customize a space in order to provide your customer with their ideal design style combination?
3.) Modern farmhouse is a quintessential design style combination, but there are so many options in addition to that. What are your favorite design combinations for kitchens and baths?
4.) Some materials are selected for aesthetic reasons, some are selected based on functionality and some for both! What are your go-to material combinations when designing kitchens & baths and why?
5.) Are there any trending materials or finishes that you think are here to stay?
6.) How does budget effect your ability to mix design styles? Explain!
7.) How have current supply chain concerns affected your selections?
Tile is often the foundation of great design. From floors to walls and, now, so many surfaces in between, tile collections can truly define the look, feel, and function of spaces both inside and out.
Join us as we gather with sponsor Crossville, Inc. to talk tile trends and ideas in conjunction with the annual Coverings Expo, North America’s largest show for the tile and stone industry.
In advance of the chat, get your photos ready to share! We want to see your tile designs during this inspiring conversation for our industry.
Here is the question guide to help you prepare to share as we cover all things tile!
Q1 Let’s talk general tile trends—color/size/texture.
Q2 What’s in for outside? (Tile for pool decks, outdoor kitchens, etc)
Q3 What’re top tile styles for kitchens?
Q4 Share popular tile looks for baths.
Q5 Are you spec’ing tile for health/wellness design?
Q6 Any supply chain issues affecting your tile choices?
1.) Please share images of bathrooms you LOVE and tell us why you find them exciting!
2.) Stunning surfaces are often the focal point of beautiful bathrooms. Share installations that prove this point from showers to countertops to flooring and walls.
3.) Share your design crush faucets, sinks, shower fittings and tubs!
4.) What bathroom lighting has wowed you lately?
5.) What bathroom organizers, storage solutions or tech has WOWed you lately?
6.) Built-in appliances in (or near) the master bathroom? Yes, please! What appliances take luxury to the next level in the master suite?
The wellness-designed primary bathroom has well-organized storage, generous fixtures, ample natural light and nature views, along with designer-curated personalization.
Primary bathrooms have become spaces to relax and refresh both body and soul for our busy lives. No longer intended to just facilitate hygiene, these essential rooms are now designed to inspire through form and finish, as well as with light and layout. Biophilia is a strong element via nature-influenced forms and hues. The effect is luxurious, nuanced and personalized, and the goal is for clients to “bloom” in the space where they start and end their hectic days.
Explore the latest fixtures and faucets, furnishings, and opportunities to enhance your bathroom projects with wellness design consultant and Wellness by Design book author Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC and global manufacturer and sponsor Duravit. This lively informative KBtribechat on Luxury Bathrooms (With a Wellness Design Emphasis) will take place on Wednesday, December 8th at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT.
Jamie’s latest book for Simon & Schuster includes three complete chapters on bathrooms.
Our KBtribchat Questions:
1. How have your primary bathroom projects changed in recent years in terms of budget, size and scope (e.g., incorporating walk-in closets, enhanced wellness features, dressing rooms, fitness areas, etc.)?
2. How does the concept of wellness play into bathroom projects in terms of design and product choice?
3. Are there certain materials and finishes, shapes and or wellness enhancements that you find are very popular in bathroom design at the moment?
4. From a wellness, hygiene and even technology standpoint, what are must-have features of today’s luxury bathroom (i.e., bidets, smart mirrors, etc.)?
5. The freestanding bathtub is often associated with luxury bathrooms, what are a few favorite designs for freestanding bathtubs and accompanying accessories (faucets, backrests, trays etc.)?
6. What are your go-to styles, sizes, configurations and finishes for bathroom sinks and lav faucets?
7. What does wellness design mean to you in terms of bathroom specifications? Show off some of your favorite wellness-enhancing primary bathroom spaces!
1.) How would you define Mid-Century Modern and what are some of your favorite materials and accents used when designing in this style?
2.) What is the most important aspect of Mid-Century Modern design in kitchens?
3.) The essence of a Mid-Century Modern space lies within the details, finishes, and materials used. What details are you seeing become more popular among your clients who want Mid-Century flair?
4.) It’s not just kitchens, we are seeing a rise in popularity and demand for Mid-Century Modern bathrooms too. What elements best make up a Mid-Century Modern bathroom?.
5.) Lighting plays a key role in defining any space, but how does a Mid-Century Modern style influence that role?
6.) What styles and features are ideal for cabinets in a Mid-Century Modern space?
7.) White will always be a mainstay of modern design, but what colors do you see as on-trend right now for Mid-Century style?
8.) Share your favorite examples of Mid-Century Modern design. Let’s see pictures!
New construction homes have become an increasingly attractive option to potential buyers across generations, with 60% of buyers preferring a newly built home over an existing one, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) What Home Buyers Really Want report. What trends are driving the way newly built homes are built and designed?
Join Whirlpool Corporation (@WhirlpoolCorp) on Wednesday, October 6, as the company plays host to a KBTribeChat focused on the latest trends in new construction. Chat participants will discuss how these homes are designed, as well as must-have features, generational preferences, and more.
Building industry professionals can count on Whirlpool Corporation, the world’s leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, to provide innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of their customers. Whirlpool’s diverse portfolio of brands offers thoughtfully designed appliances that grow along with homeowners – no matter how their preferences or lifestyles may evolve.
Save the date for 2 p.m. ET Wednesday, October 6 to participate in the chat.
Here is an advance look at our KBtribechat questions:
What are some must-have features among new construction homes?
How are generational preferences influencing home building and design?
How is sustainability expected to play a role when it comes to new home building?
Awareness of health and wellness has risen in the last year. How has this influenced what people want in new homes?
What home design trends are likely to be most in demand into 2022?
Drone Aerial View of Home Construction Site Foundations and Framing.
1.) How would you define Modern Glam and what are some of your favorite materials and accents used when designing in this style?
2.) The essence of a Modern Glam space lies within the details, finishes, and materials used. What details or requests are you seeing become more popular among your clients and designs?
3.) It’s not just kitchens, we are seeing a rise in popularity and demand for Modern Glam bathrooms too. What elements best make up a Modern Glam bathroom?.
4.) Lighting plays a key role in defining any space, but how does a Modern Glam design and style influence that role?
5.) There is no one specific color palette or material that makes up Modern Glam cabinetry. What styles and features are ideal for cabinets in a Modern Glam space?
6.) Backsplashes are often a primary visual that serves as a focal point in a kitchen. How do you see the Modern Glam style reflected in today’s backsplash designs and materials?
7.) Even Modern Glam can be done on a budget. What are some easy and affordable ways to add or DIY Modern Glam details into a space?
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