October 2021 contents FEATURES 16 6 Editor's Note 8 KBIS Note 10 NKBA Note new & noteworthy 12 Happenings 14 Sustainable Design A look at a zero-waste kitchen 16 Trends Today's storage & organization needs 20 NKBA Student p.55 KBB announces our 2021 Product Award winners and Judges' Picks p.66 A look inside six praiseworthy powder rooms Design Comp Celebrating the 2021 winners business & learning 26 KBIS Countdown Spotlight on exhibitors 30 Better Business The difference between websites and marketing 32 Research Roundup An update to the 2021 Market Outlook 34 Hot Topic Appliance innovations that save time Cover photo by Claudia Casbarian with Julie Soefer 02 / OCTOBER 2021 / KBBONLINE.COM / The official publication of NKBA (NKBA.org) and KBIS (KBIS.com) design & inspiration 38 Solutions Project prevails despite industry issues 40 Outdoor Living An exterior oasis for entertaining 42 Tech Savvy Getting connected in a Florida penthouse 44 Balanced Budget Four sisters, one bath renovation 46 Before & After Dark kitchen opens up for a large family 49 Favorites Lighting picks from a pro 50 What's Hot Decorative hardware, toilets and more 72 Last Word West Coast designer dishes on contracts http://www.KBBONLINE.COM http://www.NKBA.org http://www.KBIS.com