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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 4 at #KBtribechat – How would you describe your dream bathroom?

A design discussion!

Our KBtribechat Questions:

1.) What key elements and features help define a dream bathroom? Share pictures of dream bathrooms that you love!

2.) What tips do you have to create a dream bathroom in an existing bathroom?

3.) What materials, colors, or design aesthetics help create a dream bathroom?

4.) What storage solutions do you like to include for bathrooms?

5.) What features are you integrating into today’s bathroom designs? Technology? Appliances?

6.) Many lighting options are available for bathrooms. What are your favorites?

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Our 1/19 #KBtribechat is all about Beautiful Bathrooms.

A design discussion!

Our KBtribechat questions: 

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?

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We’re talking Bathroom Design on July 14 at #KBtribechat!

A Mid-Year Review!

Our KBtribechat Questions: 

  1. Minimalist, Timeless, Modern. What look do you see in today’s bathrooms?
  1. What materials are you seeing used in bathroom design?
  1. How are people customizing their bathrooms? (color, lighting, hardware, storage solutions, mirrors…)
  1. How has technology impacted the bathroom? Has it changed the room’s look and feel?
  1. What functional/practical trend are customers asking for in their bathroom design?
  1. If you could start or reinforce one trend in bathroom design, what would it be?

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May 26 at #KBtribechat – Creating a Spa Oasis at Home

A design discussion!

Our KBtribechat Questions:

Q1.) What key elements and features help define a spa bathroom?

Share pictures of spa bathrooms you like!

Q2.) Do certain materials, colors or design esthetics help create a spa feel in a bathroom? Explain!

Q3.) How do you bring nature in for a relaxing bathroom feel?

Q4.) How can technology add to the spa experience?

Q5.) How do you declutter the space for it’s calming effect?

Q6. ) What lighting do you like to use for spa bathrooms?

Q7.) What pampering ideas do you have to create a spa experience at home?

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April 7 at #KBtribechat – How can the design of a bathroom bring joy?

Our KBtribechat Questions:

Q1 – What makes a bathroom luxurious?

Q2 – What new health and well-being ideas are being incorporated in bathrooms?

Q3 – What bathroom colors are conducive to relaxation and renewal?

Q4 – What solutions do you have for storage challenged bathrooms?


Q5 – From functional to decorative,

A – how do you incorporate lighting into a bathroom retreat?

B – What about hardware?


Q6 – What are your favorite tech integrations for a posh bathroom?


Q7 – How does personalization translate to luxury and joy?

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April 8 at #KBtribechat – Bathrooms That Wow!

A Twitter design discussion!

This week we are pinning to the KBtribechat group Pinterest board Bathroom Design Ideas If you would like to be added to this board let us know!

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A compilation of Bathroom Design Inspiration from our community. All of these images are from Instagram.  The Four Point image is their DXV Design Panel design. ❤️

Our KBtribechat questions: 

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?

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September 25 at #KBtribechat – Flooring Trends

A design discussion
Sponsored and Hosted by DOMOTEX USA
Co-Hosted by Loretta Willis, ASID

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Your profession is more than what can be seen on the surface. Staying profitable and relevant in the global marketplace requires in-depth product knowledge and innovation, whether you buy, sell, make, specify or install flooring. DOMOTEX USA is the sole event in North America dedicated exclusively to flooring. Immerse yourself in three full days of hands-on experiences, education (with a specific designer track) and exhibits. Plus, this year you can earn continuing education units (CEUs) at the show.

We will put the World at Your Feet: Join us Feb. 5-7, 2020 in Atlanta. Use the promo code KBtribechat20 to get a free expo hall pass when you register at https://domotexusa.com/the-show/attend/.

 

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We, along with co-host  Loretta Willis, Allied ASID, look forward to discussing flooring trends and listening as kitchen and bath pros share insights, product knowledge and favorite project pictures on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. ET!

Our KBtribechat Questions:

Q1: How has the choice of flooring in kitchens & bathrooms changed over the years?

Q2: What is your preferred choice of kitchen flooring & why? Share pictures of your favorite floors!

Q3: How does the color & texture of the kitchen floor influence the rest of the room’s design? Share examples!

Q4: Personalized room design is becoming more popular – how do you apply this to the floors in your projects?

Q5: In today’s world, we are all concerned about being more eco-conscious. What is your favorite eco-friendly flooring to use in your k&b designs and why?

Q6: If budget were no object, what type of flooring would you choose for a kitchen & bath project? Share photos of your favorite k&b projects!

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About DOMOTEX USA
DOMOTEX USA is an annual flooring innovations industry trade show and conference. The event is an extension of the more than 30-year-old DOMOTEX, the world’s foremost showcase for floor coverings held annually in Hannover, Germany in January. DOMOTEX USA is focused on the needs of the floor covering retailers, distributors, installers, builders, contractors, remodelers and interior designers. The trade show features product displays across hard and soft surfaces including hardwood, laminate, area rugs, carpet and resilient flooring, outdoor floor covering, as well as flooring applications and installation technology.

For further information, visit the show’s website at www.DomotexUSA.com and social media sites:
Facebook – @DomotexUSA
Twitter – @DomotexUSA
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/domotexusa
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/domotexusa/

About Loretta J. Willis, Allied ASID | Loretta’s Interior Design, LLC | Design Blogger | @ljwillisdesigns | alightreflection.com

Creative and visionary Interior Designer with a background in corporate management and merchandising, Loretta is passionate about helping others create beautiful and functional interiors tailored to client’s lifestyle and design needs. As a member of ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Loretta’s vast design knowledge, leadership and volunteer roles have resulted in strong client and industry trade partnership as well as a popular luxury design trends blogger. Loretta was profiled under DOMOTEX USA’s #whyidomotex campaign in 2019. You can read more about Loretta’s path to success here and watch an interview about what DOMOTEX USA means to her here.

 

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Adding Personality to Neutral Kitchens and Baths

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Our KBtribechat discussion questions:

1.) Neutral does not mean boring. Please share neutral kitchens and bathrooms you love. What do you like about them?

2.) What are your favorite ways to add interest to neutral kitchens?

3.) What about neutral bathrooms?

4.) What are your favorite colors for neutral kitchens?

5.) Are your neutral color choices different for bathrooms? What neutrals do you like for bathrooms?

6.) What are the benefits to using neutrals when designing kitchens and bathrooms?

7.) What material choices are your favorites for neutral kitchens?

8.) What about for bathrooms?

9.) How can designers help homeowners add color to their kitchens and feel comfortable doing so?

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July 10 at #KBtribechat – BATHROOM DESIGN TRENDS

A mid-year review design discussion!

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This week we’re pinning to our KBtribechat group board – Bathroom Design Ideas.  Let us know if you would like to be added to that Pinterest board.

Our KBtribechat Questions: 

1.  CABINETRY – What bathroom styles are popular now for vanities and built-ins? What colors are trending? Are you doing more painted cabinetry or stained? What decorative hardware finishes and styles are you loving?

We want to see pictures!

2. What storage solutions do you like to include for bathrooms?

3. COUNTER AREA – What countertop, faucet and sink styles are you specifying for today’s bathroom?

4. METAL FINISHES – How do you tie in interesting metals into the overall bathroom design?

5. MIRRORS – What mirror solutions do you like? Are you still designing in medicine cabinets?

6. SHOWERS – What is trending for the shower area?  Are you doing more curbless designs? What other living-in-place features are you including? Are you specifying fancy drain covers and linear drains? Glass enclosures?

7.  FLOORS & WALLS –  What materials are you specifying for bathroom flooring and showers? Share beautiful images of inspirational bathrooms!

8. BATHTUBS – What is trending with bathtubs? What do your clients want in the way of a tub? How often do you design in tub/shower combo units?

9. LIGHTING – Many lighting options are available for the bathroom! What are your favorites?

10. FUN FEATURES – What features are you integrating into today’s bathroom designs? Technology? Appliances?

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