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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.

Join us on Twitter from 2pm to 3pm eastern time by adding #KBtribechat to your tweets!

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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November 5, 2020 · 6:15 am

November 11 at #KBtribechat – Covering the Hottest Trends in Remodeling

Sponsored and hosted by the Remodeling Show

Reimagined Online 2020 | #RemodelingShow | Remodeling Show 2020 | Nov 16-18 | remodelingshow.com

Out with the old, in with the new. As homeowners continue to spend significant time at home adapting to work, school, and leisure, it’s no wonder the remodeling market has not only bounced back… latest research shows continued growth through 2021. Material consideration and space selection, design harmony, color, project timing, and client rapport are vital to successfully “reimagining” a space. Let’s discuss trends in residential remodeling.


Please share your projects, your photos, and your ideas. We can’t wait to discuss inspired remodeling… together with you at KBtribechat!

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Our KBtribechat questions:


1.) Let’s kick things off on a serious note. Like most sectors of the economy, the home improvement segment has been affected by the pandemic. In what ways has the remodeling industry been permanently changed?


2.) Business. For remodelers, firms or independent designers: What’s the first question you ask a potential client who’s looking to remodel?


a.) Flashback to 2019…. Was it the same first question?


3.) Emerging Trends in Luxury Kitchen Design. What trends in luxury kitchen & bath are you most excited about for 2021+? Share photos and specs!


4.) Backsplashes. Glass – mosaic – tile – ceramic, the list goes on. What backsplash materials are your favorite(s) to work with? Why? Does the ease-of-installation play a part? Bonus find: imaginative backsplashes that double as “wall art”…. seen any? Share!

5.) Let’s talk interior trim detail, specifically craftsmanship & style: How can transitional trim create visual interest through proportion? Does proportion = beauty? Is less always more?


6.) Color me fresh. Show us your most impactful use of color in/on an existing room or space from 2020. Exteriors, interiors, and everything in between. Before & after pics are encouraged!

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December 5, 2019 · 7:14 am

Fantasy Meets Function – The Future of Design & Surface Materials


Sponsored and hosted by The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo 2020


Co-hosted by TISE’s Design Visionary for 2020, Celebrity Designer Jennifer Farrell

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Get a sneak peek into the forecasted 2020 design trends from celebrity designer, Jennifer Farrell, during our #KBTribeChat. We’ll take you on a journey of the four prominent themes arising in 2020 (and beyond), tease some textures, colors, and surface materials, and get you excited for what’s coming LIVE to #TISE2020! This hour is sure to stir your imagination with design, trends, and styles!

Plus, we invite you to meet Jennifer in person by attending @TISEevents this January 28-30 in Las Vegas. Jennifer has been busy to turn her four design visions into four wildly imaginative spaces as a special show feature for TISE 2020. The Style Hub at The DISH will be artfully crafted alongside the design minds at Shaw, the brilliance of the newest light fixtures from Lamps Plus, media coverage by Floor Trends Magazine, and so much more!

Celebrity designer and television host Jennifer Farrell is a familiar face to audiences who have enjoyed her television shows and designs for over a decade. Jennifer became nationally known hosting the long-running A&E home improvement series “Find & Design,” has co-starred on Emmy-nominated “Home Made Simple” for OWN, and hosts the hit webisode series, “Cleaning & Organizing from Top to Bottom” and “The Two-Minute Home Makeover” on msn.com. She currently hosts “Find Me a Vacation Home” on AWEtv, owns her design company, Jennifer Farrell Designs, and is involved in a host of other amazing design programs.

Oh, and bonus for designers and retailers in 2020, Las Vegas Market has partnered with TISE with aligned dates and dual sourcing opportunities! Qualified designers and retailers may register complimentary to attend both events. Visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com/en/lasvegasmarketfor more information, or register at www.intlsurfaceevent.com, using promo code LVM2020

The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo is the largest North American event serving industry professionals who purchase, specify, or source flooring, stone, or tile products. To learn more on these topics from today and to see the products and services first hand, register today to attend #TISE2019 this January in Las Vegas.

QUESTIONS

1.) Trend #1 is Glam Bazaar. What textures, colors, or materials would you put into this space? How do you define glam? 

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2.) Trend #2 is The Patterned Manor. Are you working with patterns and textures in your spaces? 

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3.) Trend #3 is Overscaled Organics. Have you dared large organics in your designs? Share some thoughts and photos.

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4.) Trend #4 is Spaceship Youmo. Can you guess what this trend might be? What designs have you created that bring minimalism and joy together in the space?

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5.) Pantone released their 2020 Color of the Year last week: Classic Blue. Which of these four themes do you think that color will appear in? 

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6.) Which of these four design themes is your favorite? And why?

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Sponsored + Hosted by @TISEevents with @jfarrelldesigns 

on Wednesday, December 11

from 2 to 3pm eastern

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January 4, 2018 · 6:15 am

#KBtribechat at #KBIS2018

Sponsored and Hosted by Thermador home appliances.

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The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show is a time to see the newest products, ideas and trends. Join us at KBIS for our annual in-person #KBTribechat and networking event on January 10th at the Thermador booth W1749.

Thermador home appliances will usher in a new era and will embark on a journey to unveil more than 300 groundbreaking new products. The most significant launch in its 100-year history, Thermador will unveil completely re-designed products that feature innovation and industry-exclusives that establish a new connection with consumers.

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KBIS attendees– Refer to our chat questions as you walk the show on Wednesday, January 10. Take lots of photos (note the exhibitor information), and share your answers using the #KBtribechat hashtag. Make your way to the Thermador booth (W1749) for the chat at 2:00 p.m., a chance for an exclusive tour of the booth and to meet fellow #KBTribechat members. Don’t forget to use #Thermador!

Not at KBIS this year? Follow the #KBTribechat hashtag starting at 2:00 p.m. and experience the show through the eyes of attendees and exhibitors alike. Feel free to ask questions and share your thoughts!

Our KBtribechat questions: 
Q1: KBIS is showcasing the latest product innovations and trends from leading kitchen and bath brands. What are the top new products that you’ve seen so far at #KBIS2018?

Q2: Personalization reigns as the top kitchen design trend. What are some of your favorite personalizable products at #KBIS2018?

Q3: What colors are you seeing trend for the kitchens at #KBIS2018?

Q4: Technology is infiltrating the heart of the home. What tech trends are you seeing in the kitchen at #KBIS2018?

Q5: Is bigger always better? How are you seeing size make an impact on design trends at #KBIS2018?

Q6: What is your favorite luxury appliance you are seeing at #KBIS2018?

Q7: Are people looking for sleek or bold design in the kitchen? #KBIS2018

 

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on Wednesday, January 10

from 2 to 3pm eastern time

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January 14, 2016 · 6:15 am

Get together for #KBtribechat during #KBIS2016!

KBIS is a great place for discovering new inspiration and trends. Join us at KBIS for our annual in-person KBTribechat and networking event on January 20 at the Formica Corporation booth. We encourage all KBIS attendees and exhibitors to join us!

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KBIS attendees and exhibitors – Refer to our chat questions as you walk the show on Day 1. Take lots of photos (noting exhibitor information) and share your discoveries from 11 a.m. to noon PT on Wednesday, Jan. 20, using the #KBtribechat hashtag. Be sure to make your way to Formica Corporation’s booth (N1548) for the chat, a chance to make your own Formica® Laminate cell phone case and to meet fellow KBTribe members.

Can’t make KBIS this year? Be sure to join #KBTribechat at its regularly scheduled time and experience the show through the eyes of attendees and exhibitors alike. Feel free to ask questions and share your thoughts!

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The KBtribeChat questions:

Q1: KBIS is a great place to experience new products. What are the top new products that you have seen so far at @KBIS2016?

Q2: Technology is big this year. How are manufacturers using technology to improve and enhance their products?

Q3: Sustainability continues to be an important design consideration. What sustainable products have you spotted at #KBIS2016?

Q4: Rose Quartz and Serenity are Pantone’s Color of the Year. What colors are you seeing trend at #KBIS2016?

Q5: Trendspotting time! What are the most interesting and exciting trends that you’ve seen at #KBIS2016?

Q6: We’re already about halfway through #KBIS2016. What are your must-see booths?

Follow @KBIS2016, @kbtribechat and @FormicaGroup on Twitter during Design & Construction Week for all things KBIS.
Join this Twitter discussion on Wednesday, January 20 at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET by adding #KBtribechat to your tweets or on-location at the Formica Corporation KBIS booth!

Formica Corporation is sponsoring this KBtribechat.

Here is the transcript.

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February 9, 2012 · 3:30 am

Countertop Trends

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012,  from 2-3 pm eastern time Jon Olson is hosting kbtribechat  on Countertop Trends. Join us on Twitter to be part of this discussion on the latest design trends having to do with countertops!

Here are our discussion questions:

Q1.)  What do you know about cork countertops?
Q2.) What can you tell us about glass countertops?
Q3.) Can compact grade panels be used as a counter surface?
Q4.)   What types of metal can be used as countertops?
Q5.) What countertop choices do you see trending now?
Jon Olson is the online sales and marketing director for both Sterling Surfaces and Kitchen Associates located in Sterling, Massachussets.  He has been involved in the solid surface industry since 1986.  Jon is also a regular columnist for the Countertop & Architectural Surfaces magazine.  He was the 2007 winner of the ISFA Solid Surface Fabricator of the year and the ISFA Innovator of the Year for 2011 for his efforts involving social media.

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Award Winning Solid Surface Fabricators

76 Leominster Rd. Sterling, MA 01564
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Jon also hosted on Solid Surfacing Trends February 15, 2012. Here is the transcript.

Jon hosted on Countertop Trends September 5, 2012. Here is the transcript.


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