contents May/June 2022 6 Editor's Note 26 Favorites 39 What's Hot in: cooking appliances, kitchen sinks, countertops, showers 64 Last Word business & learning . 8 Industry Challenges Tips for recruiting in today's labor market 10 Hot Topic How AI will revolutionize home renovation 12 Technology & Design Connecting the designer and integrator 13 Dealer Dish A look at how showrooms are evolving 14 KBIS Coverage NeXT Stage programming at the 2022 show covered what's next for our industry 16 KBB Closeup An in-depth look at today's storage & organization needs design & inspiration . 22 Trends What's new in the world of wellness 28 Small Spaces A basement studio evolves into an in-law suite/rental unit 30 Sustainable Design An environmentally friendly firm includes green elements in a kitchen and pool bath 32 Solutions Spatial planning helps update a home while paying heed to the exterior architecture 36 Wellness Design A kitchen in a passive house provides a healthy home environment p. 58 Several home spaces were designed with equal parts aesthetics, function and accessibility p.48 NKBA's Luxury Bathroom Report hones in on multiple key trends Cover photo by David Cobb 02 / MAY-JUNE 2022