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Decorex Molly Erin McCabe
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A Designer’s Take on Decorex 2026

The 48th Decorex luxury interior design trade show recently welcomed designers, exhibitors and presenters to the iconic Olympia,…

KBB Collective Blog October 26
Tula House Andrew Lemieux
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Designing a Living Herb Wall for the Kitchen

The design space is seeing a broader move toward houseplants in kitchen and bath spaces, called houseplant maximalism.…

KBB Collective Blog October 19
Serena Martin
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Navigating Job Prospecting and Career Changes in the Age of AI

It’s not a surprise to hear that artificial intelligence has quickly become one of the biggest disruptors in…

KBB Collective Blog October 12
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Branding
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Building a Memorable Brand

In an era where attention spans are often measured in the latest meme, the psychology behind branding is…

KBB Collective Blog September 28
Savour Partnership Thompson Leslie Carothers
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Using AI to Create and Sell Your Own Collections on Your Own Website

Designing your own bespoke collections with AI and then selling them on your own websites is an idea…

KBB Collective Blog September 21
Evgen Mekheda
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When Price Stalls a Project

A client approves the kitchen design and estimated price. Three weeks later, the contract is still unsigned, the…

KBB Collective Blog September 14
Eric Marshall IWF
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Walking the Floor at IWF Atlanta: A Look at Where Kitchens Are Headed

At IWF, there is no better way to understand where the woodworking and remodeling industries are going than…

KBB Collective Blog September 7
Julie Shuster
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Saunas In the Home: What Designers Need to Know

As homeowners become more intentional about how their spaces support daily routines, recovery and overall well-being, we’re seeing…

KBB Collective Blog August 31
Ethan Landis Landis Architects | Builders
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Rethinking the Renovation: How COVID Changed What Clients Want From Their Kitchens and Baths

Every design-build firm has a “before” and “after” line drawn somewhere around 2020. In the early months of…

KBB Collective Blog August 24
Own It James King RTI Outdoor Living Justin Roethlingshoefer
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How Outdoor Living Design Influences Health and Wellness

The backyard directly influences how people eat, gather, move and recover. Science shows that if the outdoor living…

KBB Collective Blog August 17
Natalie Pullen
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Fireplace Fundamentals – And Beyond

A fireplace can bring literal and emotional warmth to any place in the home – kitchen, bathroom, living…

KBB Collective Blog August 10
Eric Marshall Closet Training Institute Closet Training Guru
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ClosetCon 2026 Delivers Education, Innovation and Award-Winning Design in West Palm Beach

Woodworking Network’s ClosetCon, held last month in West Palm Beach, Fla., once again brought together designers, manufacturers, installers,…

KBB Collective Blog August 3
IIDA NY Paridhi Chawla
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What the Design Industry Isn’t Teaching the Next Generation – And How We’re Fixing It

The next generation of interior designers is extraordinarily talented. They can render a space in 3D, navigate the…

KBB Collective Blog July 27
Cleveland Kitchen & Design Michael A. Wright CKBD
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A Family Vine: Designing a Chandelier That Holds a Lifetime

In a recent project, what began as a conversation about lighting evolved into something far more meaningful, a…

KBB Collective Blog July 20

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