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June 1, 2023 · 6:15 am

June 7th at #KBtribechat – Japandi Style

A kitchen and bath industry design discussion!

Our KBtribechat questions:

1.) What is Japandi Style?

2.) What are the features of Japandi? Describe the aesthetic!

3.) What materials are used in Japandi Style?

4.) Is Japandi Style popular?

5.) Is Japandi Style minimalist?

6.) Does Japandi Style mesh with biophillic design?

7.) How does Japandi Style translate for kitchens? Share pictures you like!

8.) How does Japandi Style translate for Bathrooms? Share pictures!

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April 27, 2023 · 6:15 am

May 3 at #KBtribechat – Design Tips for Small Kitchens

Sponsored and Hosted by Rev-A-Shelf.

Our KBtribechat Questions:

1.) Is bigger always better? Share the benefits of a smaller kitchen design!

2.) What are your go-to products for maximizing storage space in a small kitchen?

3.) What “problem areas” do you usually see in small kitchens and how do you overcome them?

4.) List 5 kitchen items that clients usually have difficulty storing in the kitchen!

5.) How often do you design smaller kitchens in comparison to the large, luxurious ones we see often on social media?

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April 22, 2023 · 3:54 am

April 26 at #KBtribechat – Sustainability Today

An Earth Day discussion!

Sponsored and Hosted by BEKO USA

Our KBtribechat Questions:

1.What small sustainable actions do you believe can make a big impact on the planet?

2. What are your favorite ways to value the planet as your home?

3. What products make your sustainability wishlist?

4. Sustainability should also influence our purchasing and consumption habits, what are some tips to lower the number of trips to the grocery store?

5. What are some of your favorite ways of protecting planet Earth? Sustainability doesn’t need to be complicated, share your small changes with big impacts with us!

Thanks for participating in #KBTribeChat! Beko is proud to partner with you to care for our planet. Happy Earth Day!

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March 30, 2023 · 6:15 am

April 5th at #KBtribechat – Historical Designs

Hosted by Nancy Young CLIPP™, CKBD

We were intrigued by Nancy’s Voices From the Industry session at KBIS 2023 on American Craftsman: Designing the Heart of Daily Living and asked her to host KBtribechat on the topic. She brings her twenty plus years of expertise as a kitchen and bathroom designer on this fascinating aspect of design.

Nancy’s KBtribechat questions:

1. Are you aware of historical properties/buildings/districts in your city or town? Have a great example?

2. Do you know the Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties as defined by the Secretary of Interior?

3. Have you been involved with any of these properties?  Either in design or as a docent?

4. Are there certain eras that are more popular than others in your area? Such as Arts & Crafts, Art Deco or MidCentury Modern?

5. Do you think any of these eras are more popular now across the US or is the popularity waning? Is Art Deco on the rise?

6. Give some examples of current resources to complete designs from these 3 eras.

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March 23, 2023 · 6:16 am

March 29th at #KBtribechat – What is a “Luxury” Kitchen?

A kitchen and bath industry design discussion!

Our KBtribechat questions:

1. What does “luxury” mean to you in regards to kitchens?

2. What are defining characteristics of a Luxury Kitchen?

3. Describe some basic design elements in Luxury Kitchen design.

4. What colors and looks are trending in luxurious kitchens?

5. What materials are trending for Luxury Kitchens?

6. What storage solutions do you like to use to add luxury to kitchens?

7. When to add hardware: How do you choose if you want hardware or not?

8. How can smart solutions add luxury to kitchens?

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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 23, 2023 · 6:15 am

We’re talking Kitchen Design on 3/1 at #KBtribechat.

A K+B Industry discussion.

Our KBtribchat questions:

Q1.) What is the difference between a trophy kitchen and a kitchen designed for a family that likes to cook?

Q2.) Describe a home kitchen meant for people who cook!

Q3.) What kitchen features make cooking easier?

Q4.) What storage solutions are helpful for the home cook?

Q5.) What are your tips for making cooking easier? (e.g. plan meals ahead of time, have ingredients on hand, etc.)

Q6.)  How can we make cooking a more social experience?

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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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