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May 22 at #KBTribeChat – Change the Way You Think about Sinks

A design discussion

Sponsored by Franke

Chef Center 2

Entertaining should be fun, not stressful. Join us on Wednesday, May 22 at 2pm eastern for a discussion on kitchens – including Franke’s innovative Chef Center, a kitchen solution that will change the way you think about sinks!

Thanks to its impressive Swiss design and all-inclusive accessories, Franke’s Chef Center makes entertaining effortless. From prep, to presentation, to party, the Chef Center is more Sous Chef than sink.

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Franke, a leading name in kitchen sinks and faucets, specializes in creating innovative products that transform the kitchen into a hub for operating and entertaining in the heart of the home.

Let’s talk kitchen solutions that minimize stress, maximize creativity, and make entertaining the pleasure it ought to be. Join this Twitter conversation on May 22 by adding #KBtribechat to your tweets!

Our KBtribechat questions:

• What are the kitchen elements that make entertainment a breeze?

• What’s the most important feature in your kitchen (i.e.: sink, faucet, counter space)?

• What are your favorite sink accessories? Why?

• In your opinion, what are the top trends in kitchen innovation?

• What makes your kitchen the heart of your home?

Here’s a link to read the transcript for this KBtribechat.

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May 10 at #KBTribeChat – Change the Way You Think about Sinks

A design discussion.
Sponsored and Hosted by Franke

Chef Center 2

Entertaining should be fun, not stressful. Join Franke on Wednesday, May 10 at 2pm eastern for a discussion of gourmet kitchen trends – including Franke’s innovative Chef Center, a kitchen solution that will change the way you think about sinks!
Thanks to its impressive Swiss design and all-inclusive accessories, Franke’s Chef Center makes entertaining effortless. From prep, to presentation, to party, the Chef Center is more Sous Chef than sink.

Chef Center 1
Franke, a leading name in kitchen sinks and faucets, specializes in creating innovative products that transform the kitchen into a hub for operating and entertaining in the heart of the home.
Let’s talk kitchen solutions that minimize stress, maximize creativity, and make entertaining the pleasure it ought to be. Join this Twitter conversation on May 10 by adding #KBtribechat to your tweets!

Our KBtribechat questions:
• What are the elements that put the “gourmet” in a gourmet kitchen?
• What’s the most important feature in your kitchen (i.e.: sink, faucet, counterspace)?
• What are your favorite sink accessories? Why?
• In your opinion, what are the top trends in kitchen innovation?
• What makes your kitchen the heart of your home?

Here’s the transcript for this KBtribechat.

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#ICFF 2014 #KBTRIBECHAT Follow-Up

Franke Luxury Products is sponsoring and hosting #KBTRIBECHAT as a follow-up to the 26th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), taking place May 17-20, 2014 at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

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Franke’s Social Media Manager, Krista Rivers comments, ‘I’m anxious to hear what the industry is saying post ICFF 2014. With over 600 high profile, exhibitors at the show it is important for kbtribe to hear what caught the attention of the attendees – whether it be designers, architects, other brands or luxury homeowners.

Follow along on Franke’s ICFF Pinterest board, where a compilation of photos from the Fair are shared.

The questions to be addressed during the chat are the following:

• What exciting, new products did you find at ICFF?
• What booths were the best?
• What trends did you see?
• Did any ‘GREEN’ products catch your attention? If so, which ones?
• If you attended ICFF this year, will you attend again in 2015?

 

Join us on Twitter –  Wednesday, May 21st, from 2 to 3pm eastern time by adding #KBtribechat to your tweets!

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About Franke:
Franke is the world’s largest manufacturer of kitchen sinks and is a privately held company specializing in the design and engineering of luxury systems for the management of air, water and waste. With sales of $2+ billion, the Switzerland-based Franke Group is also the global market leader in Foodservice Systems; manufactures Washroom and Beverage systems; and conducts industrial engineering operations at 66 companies in 40 countries. Franke Kitchen Systems product lines are marketed in North America by Franke Luxury Products Group. For more information visit http://www.frankeksd.com/ or call 1-800-626-5771.

 

Here is the transcript for this KBtribechat.

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The Holiday Kitchen

The kitchen plays an integral role in our holiday celebrations.

Franke Fireclay sink, Franke faucet, Grothouse Lumber countertop and Woodmode cabinetry

This will be the focus of our December 18th Kbtribechat sponsored and hosted by Franke Kitchen Systems– Luxury Products Group (@FrankeLuxuryUSA).
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What are your favorite holiday traditions involving the kitchen? Do you make adjustments to accommodate family and friends in the kitchen this time of year?  What holiday decorating tips do you have for the kitchen?
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Your sink and faucet is a HIGH use area in the kitchen – especially during meal prep! What tips do you have for this area to be ready for the big day?
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Many want to update their homes in time for the holidays.  We are sure Kbtribe have stories to tell about remodeling kitchens in time for the holidays! We want to hear those stories and see pictures of your work.

Franke has started a Pinterest board for this discussion and we will be pinning images shared at Kbtribechat.

Join us on Twitter ~ Wednesday, 12/18 from 2 to 3pm eastern time ~ for a fun hour of holiday conversation!

Krista Rivers

Krista Rivers

Krista Rivers is the Social Media Manager for Franke Kitchen Systems in the US. Franke has a highly reputable presence on FacebookTwitterPinterest and a Blog. Krista has worked in the kitchen and bath industry for over 10 years and is excited for the opportunity to host KBTRIBECHAT on Franke’s behalf to be able to continue to connect and listen to people in the industry through social media.

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About Franke
Franke is the world’s largest manufacturer of kitchen sinks and is a privately held company specializing in the design and engineering of luxury systems for the management of air, water and waste. With sales of $2+ billion, the Switzerland-based Franke Group is also the global market leader in Foodservice Systems; manufactures Washroom and Beverage systems; and conducts industrial engineering operations at 66 companies in 40 countries. Franke Kitchen Systems product lines are marketed in North America by Franke Luxury Products Group. For more information visit http://www.frankeksd.com/ or call 1-800-626-5771.
Here’s the transcript for this KBtribechat.

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