May/June 2021 c o n t e n t s FEATURES 16 6 Editor's Note 8 NKBA Note new & noteworthy 10 Happenings NKBA's Innovative Showroom Award winners 50 p. A family kitchen gets a colorful update and includes everyone in the home 46 p. A master bath takes on aquatic inspiration from the open water 32 Tech Savvy A connected kitchen complements a smart home 34 Before & After White & dated turns colorful & view-worthy business & learning A dream kitchen that didn't break the bank 20 Better Business Overcoming COVID project challenges during a kitchen reno 16 Trends Creating luxury design for all budgets Phot phy o by St acy Zarin Goldberg Photogra 28 Solutions Tips for starting your own company 22 Skill Set Avoiding top trade pro mistakes 23 NKBA List How to build presence on social media 36 Balanced Budget 38 Special Section Building innovative new revenue streams 40 What's Hot Lighting, laundry and more 56 Favorites Top choices for wanderlust-inspired products 24 NKBA 30s Choice Announcing the 2021 winners from KBIS design & inspiration 26 Universal Design Updating a home to include the inlaws 02 02_KBB_0521_TOC.indd 2 Cover photo by David Cobb / MAY-JUNE 2021 / KBBONLINE.COM / The official publication of NKBA (NKBA.org) and KBIS (KBIS.com) 5/12/21 1:07 PMhttp://www.KBBONLINE.COM http://www.NKBA.org http://www.KBIS.com