P h o n e t o c o i le s to September 2021 contents FEATURES 18 6 Editor's Note 8 KBIS Note 10 NKBA Note new & noteworthy 12 Happenings 14 Tech Savvy What's not to miss at CEDIA Expo 2021 18 Trends Design for aging and living in place 22 Deep Dive All about K&B countertops u r p.54 KBB announces our 2021 Person of the Year and seven Praiseworthy Picks t e s y o f S p.58 A designer uses innovative solutions to create a home for its owners and its vacation renters 26 KBIS A countdown to the 2022 live show business & learning 32 NKBA List Trends in biophilia 34 Better Business Client concerns during a remodel 36 Hot Topic How to market to the luxury client 38 All Abroad How preferences differ across the pond 02 / SEPTEMBER 2021 / KBBONLINE.COM / The official publication of NKBA (NKBA.org) and KBIS (KBIS.com) Cover photo by Greg Riegler Photography Design: Cheryl Kees Clendenon 40 Research Roundup Demographics of the ultra-rich segment design & inspiration 42 Wellness Design Transforming the bath into a spa 44 Before & After A kitchen trades Tuscan for farmhouse 46 Small Spaces Cramped 1930s home becomes roomier 48 Solutions Creating the non-kitchen kitchen 50 What's Hot Smart/connected products & more 53 Favorites Designer shares her most reliable choices for K&B products 64 Last Word Chuck Wheelock starts afresh http://www.KBBONLINE.COM http://www.NKBA.org http://www.KBIS.com