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The From the Tap podcast is hosted by the editors of Kitchen & Bath Business magazine and covers a myriad of hot-topic and out-of-the-box discussions with leading kitchen and bath design industry experts.

Chelsie Butler


    • May 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
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    • 100 EPISODES


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    How to Maximize Revenue with the Everyday Client

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 31:06


    Cheryl Keys Clendenon, founder of In Detail Interiors and business strategist for designers and architects, shared why the path to a profitable and rewarding design business doesn't require chasing only luxury clients. Drawing on more than 25 years in the industry and nearly a decade coaching her peers, her insights encourage designers to look beyond the glossy “luxury” trend and consider the real power of serving everyday clients. Photo credit: Sarah Coleman Photography

    Highlighting the 2024 KBB Product Awards Overall Kitchen Winner: FreePower for Countertop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 10:30


    Get to know more about 2024 Kitchen Product of the Year winner – and the Smart Technology category winner – FreePower for Countertop. Company owner, Jake Slatnik, gives us all the details.

    Danielle Chiprut on Telling the Client's Story Through Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 25:22


    Designer Danielle Chiprut shares the why and how to sensitively integrate a client's personal history into an interior.

    Women Breaking Barriers in the Building & Construction Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 21:01


    Leslie Dean Petosa is a general contractor and owner of Arlene Dean Homes in Atlanta. From her beginnings in medical science to becoming a leader in the male-dominated construction field, Petosa has proven that resilience, adaptability and curiosity can pave the way to success. Our discussion unpacks her career transition, challenges and insights for aspiring women in construction, delivering an engaging and empowering narrative. Photo credit: Trevette Brown of Lucent Creations

    How Sustainability & Luxury Can Coexist in Design – A Talk with Summer Jensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 21:31


    Redefining luxury as an experience rather than material opulence is key to achieving this balance.

    A Discussion With the 2024 KBB People of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 40:19


    On our most recent From the Tap podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking to the winner of our 2024 Person of the Year competition, as well as our eight Praiseworthy Picks. We got a bit more detail as to what makes these people stand out from their peers and learn what's to come for them in 2025.

    A Closer Look at the 2025 KBIS DesignBites Winners

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 11:04


    Last week during KBIS 2025, we had the chance to sit down at the KBIS Podcast Studio (sponsored by AjMadison) with the two winners of this year's DesignBites competition.

    Providing Superior Customer Service with Linda Alvino

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 9:58


    In her role as Customer Care Consultant with Ulrich, Inc, Linda Alvino makes house calls to help clients get up and running with their new appliances. 

    The Hot Topic of AI in Interior Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 29:48


    On our most recent From the Tap podcast, we spoke with Stephanie Lindsey and Jessica Nelson, principal designers of Austin-based Etch Design Group. They are also the co-owners of AI for Interiors, and we discussed the role of artificial intelligence in the design world.

    All You Need to Know About KBIS 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 31:48


    On our most recent From the Tap podcast, we spoke to Jason McGraw, who is the KBIS show director. We took an in-depth look at all exciting things the 2025 show – which takes place from Feb. 25-27, 2025, has to offer. 

    The Importance of the Designer/Builder Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 19:13


    In our most recent From the Tap podcast, we spoke to Allison Handler of Ridgewood-, NJ-based Allison Handler Interior Design about the importance of the designer/builder relationship in creating and completing successful projects. She says this partnership is a sacred one because a builder is a designer's partner in crime throughout the whole project.

    Why Interior Designers Should Embrace Construction Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 24:20


    On our most recent From the Tap podcast, we spoke to Renée Biery of Delaware-based deVignier Design. She specializes in large-scale construction, including new builds and renovations, and we discussed why interior designers should include construction management in their list of specialties. Photo credit: Jon Friedrich Photography

    Leading an All-Female Design Studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 13:38


    From coping with "imposter syndrome" to building in-house camaraderie, designer Stephanie Wiott shares her insights on heading up an all-women team.

    How Impactful Designs Can Emerge from a Small Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 19:09


    On our most recent From the Tap podcast, we spoke to Nicole Roe of Lakeland, Fla.-based R. Nickson Interiors about how she creates successful projects in a small town and some of the challenges she must overcome.

    Starting Your Own Design Firm

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 7:27


    Designer Hillary Cohen recounts how she started her own firm after a career spent at top-tier design studios.

    How to Apply Neurodesign to Today's K&B Projects

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 28:38


    Linda Kafka, WELL AP, principal of Livable Environment and founder of the NeuroDesign Academy, talked to KBB all about neurodesign and how it might apply to our industry's projects. She believes in understanding how to personally design spaces, which is especially important for neurodivergent individuals, such as those with ADHD or who are on the autism spectrum.

    A Designer's Guide to TikTok With Julie Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 29:18


    Designer Julie Jones shares how she went from social media novice to TikTok star.

    Delivering an Exclusive Client Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 23:55


    We spoke to Laura Tribbett, founder and principal designer of Chicago-based Outline Interiors, a firm that believes in involving the client every step of the way throughout a project. She told us about how she and her firm deliver an exclusive client experience. 

    Today's Definition of Luxury Design & the Luxury Client

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 21:36


    On our most recent From the Tap podcast, we talked to Lorna Gross, founder of Washington, D.C.-based Lorna Gross Interior Design about the ever-changing definition of luxury design and the luxury client. She and firm focus on creating personal projects for their clients – never anything cookie cutter.

    Jonathan Rowland Shares Technical Design Tips on Specifying and Selling Cabinets

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 23:19


    As founder of Rowland Cabinet Consultants, Jonathan Rowland helps both designers and dealers navigate the nuances of selecting and selling kitchen and bath cabinets.

    The Importance of Mentoring in the Kitchen & Bath Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 22:50


    Alison Solar, owner of Solara Designs in New Hyde Park, N.Y., and founder of the Kitchen & Bathroom Design Academy discussed the importance of mentoring in our industry.

    How to Generate – and Market – Great Client Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 25:10


    On our recent KBB From the Tap Podcast, we spoke with Leslie Carothers, principal of digital marketing agency, Savour Partnership, which she founded 22 years ago. She offered up her extensive expertise on how to generate great reviews from clients.

    A Woman Contractor Tells Her Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 33:45


    Ashley Wainscott, the founder of Simply Home, an Austin-based contracting firm that is a woman-owned business that is also operated with women in mind, discusses her career trajectory and explains why she focuses on female clients.

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    The Art of Building a Legacy Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 26:44


    On our most recent From the Tap Podcast, we spoke with Margaret Donaldson, owner of Charleston, S.C.-based MDI Luxury Design, a firm she started while she was nine months pregnant. She told us how she built her legacy brand and how you can do the same. 

    A Closer Look at the 2023 KBB Product Awards Overall Bathroom Winner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 11:02


    KBB recently got to know more about our 2023 Bathroom Product of the Year winner, Cold Plunge by Hydro Systems, during our From the Tap podcast. Kevin Steinhardt, the company's vice president, discussed the research and development of Cold Plunge, and Ashley Steinhardt, vice president of sales, spoke to the user experience and benefits.

    Diversity in the Design Field with Kristine Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 22:54


    In our latest From the Tap podcast, we speak with Kristine Anderson, the managing principal/designer of PKA Architecture in Minneapolis about tackling the diversity gap in design practices. 

    Vacation Rental Design Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 20:04


    Nikki Watson, founder of the Design Quad, an interior design, staging and construction firm serving clients in Dallas and Atlanta., spoke about her extensive expertise in vacation rental design. She offers a unique perspective on this thriving industry. Photo credit: Jersean Golatt 

    Highlighting the 2023 KBB Product Awards Overall Kitchen Winner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 9:00


    In our most recent From the Tap podcast, we got to know more about 2023 Kitchen Product of the Year winner, Bertazzoni's Professional Series 48-Inch Induction Range in the matte-graphite Carbonio finish. We spoke with Valentina Bertazzoni, the company's style and communications director, who told us what the benefits to winning the competition have been for the company.

    Excelling at Kitchen Design When You Don't Like to Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 18:42


    In our most recent From the Tap podcast, we spoke to Gina D'Amoree Bauerlee of Denver-based D'Amore Interiors about whether you must like to cook and actually use a kitchen to design a successful one. This discussion stemmed from a Facebook post we started in a design group that had a lot of opinions on the matter. 

    From Disney to Interior Design – The Career Trajectory of Laura Freeman: Podcast 71

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 24:53


    Designer Laura Freeman shares her unusual career path from illustrator to PR exec to interior designer.

    A Discussion with KBB's 2023 Person of the Year and Praiseworthy Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 48:29


    In our most recent From the Tap podcast, we got up close and personal with our 2023 Person of the Year and eight Praiseworthy Picks. 

    KBB Editors Talk KBIS 2024 Hits & Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 23:39


    As many of you know, KBIS 2024 took place last week, and the show had more than 41,500 attendees and more than 670 exhibitors, which was a 30% increase from 2023. Although we were not able to see all of them, we visited multiple exhibitors and learned about their new offerings for 2024.

    David Trubridge on Lighting Design – Podcast 68

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 12:13


    Lighting designer David Trubridge discusses the aesthetics, functionality and sustainability aspects of lighting in the kitchen, bath and beyond.

    A Deep Dive into 2024 K&B Design Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 31:30


    In our latest From the Tap podcast, we welcomed Pam McNally, SVP of marketing and digital for the NKBA, and we talked in depth about current and upcoming kitchen and bath trends to look out for – as well as some we'd like to say goodbye to. 

    How to Navigate KBIS 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 19:33


    On our most recent podcast, we spoke to Laura Eagan, owner of and senior designer with Estrella Cabinetry and Design Center, about how to make the most of your three days at KBIS 2024. The show will be here before you know it, so get the skinny here!

    Updating a Historic Home for Today's Lifestyle with Kaminski + Pew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 21:29


    On this episode of KBB's From the Tap, we talk with Keven Kaminski and Alexis Pew of Kaminski + Pew, a Philadelphia-based architecture and interior design firm that excels at the art of updating historic buildings and spaces. Their work is characterized by a strong commitment to respecting the historical context of the structures they transform. Their designs are not just about individual spaces; they're about establishing a narrative that ensures every element contributes to the overall aesthetic.

    Using Local Design Centers as a Helpful Resource

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 23:33


    On this week's From the Tap podcast, we welcomed Katie Miner, general manager of ADAC – the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center. She shared with design professionals how to use this design center of the Southeast as a helpful resource.

    Succession Planning – Your Professional Legacy with Lloyd Princeton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 28:45


    In this discussion with Lloyd Princeton of Dallas-based Design Management Company, we learn how designers can define their exit strategies and develop their succession plan.

    Effectively Managing Your Employee Resources

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 33:34


    On this week's From the Tap Podcast, we welcomed Cheryl Kees Clendenon, owner of In Detail Interiors in Pensacola, Fla. We talked about an important part of running your business – how to effectively manage your resources – your employees and your time.

    Using Technology to Find, Hire and Keep Qualified Employees

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 19:17


    Matt DiBara, cofounder of The Contractor Consultants in Los Angeles shared with us his expertise in using technology to find, hire and keep qualified employees.

    A Lesson in Successful Kitchen & Bath Project Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 34:26


    Elizabeth Lord-Levitt, principal designer of Elizabeth P. Lord Residential Design in Denver and Amy Pigliacampo, owner of Los Angeles-based Amy Pigliacampo Interiors talk about all things project photography, which I know a lot of our listeners and readers have questions about. 

    Creating a Stress-Free Experience for Your Clients

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 23:28


    On our latest From the Tap podcast, we spoke with Anna Graham of Anna Graham Interiors in Annapolis, Md. The designer finds joy in creating a stress-free process for all her clients, which sounds like a great way to make everyone on the project happy. 

    Talking With Clients About Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 13:34


    A banker turned designer, Colleen Primm of Colleen Primm Design in Cleveland, Ohio shared with us her expertise in talking with clients about money and remodeling.

    Selecting the Perfect Kitchen Package for Your Clients

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 27:56


    On our most recent From the Tap podcast, we spoke to Summer Jensen, CEO and principal of Hawk & Co., a design firm in Laguna Beach, Calif., about how to choose the perfect kitchen package for your clients.

    Susan Wintersteen on Designing Spaces for Kids in Medical Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 21:32


    Designer Susan Wintersteen of Savvy Interiors in Solana Beach, Calif. talks about her experience in making a positive impact through design by establishing Savvy Giving by Design, a non-profit organization dedicated to redesigning spaces for children facing medical crisis, 

    Designing Your Own Home Versus One for a Client

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 19:28


    On our recent From the Tap podcast, we spoke with Emily Del Bello of Emily Del Bello Interiors in NYC. She was recently in charge of renovating her own home, and she talked about the differences and similarities of designing for yourself – the pro – versus designing for a client. 

    Kitchen and Bath Design for Busy Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 23:45


    Katie Browning, principal and lead designer for Lucas Browning Design in Pacific Palisades, Calif., talks about kitchen and bath design for busy families. Browning and co-owner Heather Lucas are busy mothers themselves, so they have plenty of experience with these kinds of projects. 

    Breaking up With Clients at Various Project Phases

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 28:47


    Robin Fisher, CMKBD, CAPS, owner of Robin Rigby Fisher Design in Portland, Ore., discussed having to “break up” with clients at various project phases. As someone who has been in the business for more than 30 years, this designer has had some experience with this unfortunate but often necessary challenge. 

    Sara Barney on Starting a Professional Organization for Designers: Podcast 52

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 10:47


    In our latest podcast, Sara Malek Barney of BANDD/DESIGN in Austin, Tex. shared with us her experience in starting a local organization of design professionals, The Designer Alliance.

    Making a Career Transition Later in the Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 30:38


    Molly McCabe, AKBD, CLIPP, CAPS, co-owner of McCabe by Design in Washington state, talks to us about how she decided to make a career transition at the age of 61, as well as her ADA-accessible website and favorite products from Design & Construction Week.

    Building a Top-Tier Design Firm in a Remote Location

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 27:13


    Jess and Alan Weeth, the owners of Weeth Home in Rehoboth Beach, Del., talked to us about how they can run a successful firm in a remote location, meaning one that does not have easy access to showrooms and retailers.

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