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.
Rebecca Jones, national sales manager at Airmada Drying Systems, joined the KBB From the Tap podcast to discuss the revolutionary Air Pocket Door, which won the prestigious 2024 Bathroom Product of the Year award in KBB's Product Awards competition. "We've seen excitement not just from customers but also from contractors, showrooms, designers and architects,” said Jones. “More people are learning about this product, which has been so exciting for us.”
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
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.
Designer Danielle Chiprut shares the why and how to sensitively integrate a client's personal history into an interior.
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
Redefining luxury as an experience rather than material opulence is key to achieving this balance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
From coping with "imposter syndrome" to building in-house camaraderie, designer Stephanie Wiott shares her insights on heading up an all-women team.
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.
Designer Hillary Cohen recounts how she started her own firm after a career spent at top-tier design studios.
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.
Designer Julie Jones shares how she went from social media novice to TikTok star.
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.
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.
As founder of Rowland Cabinet Consultants, Jonathan Rowland helps both designers and dealers navigate the nuances of selecting and selling kitchen and bath cabinets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Designer Laura Freeman shares her unusual career path from illustrator to PR exec to interior designer.
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.
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.
Lighting designer David Trubridge discusses the aesthetics, functionality and sustainability aspects of lighting in the kitchen, bath and beyond.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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