TABLE OF CONTENTS January/February 2025 8 Editor's Note 10 KBIS Note 12 NKBA Note 66 Favorites 88 What's Hot 104 Last Word Business & Learning 14 Happenings NKBA's new BOD & chapter initiatives 22 Industry Challenges To use or not to use AI 24 Luxury Design Good, better, best scenarios 26 Wellness Movement Design for multiple generations & abilities 28 Sustainability Tips for creating an eco-friendly kitchen 30 Smart Home Design What's new in tech-savvy lighting 32 Research & Reports Results from NKBA's design trends surveys 36 Hot Topic Design pros share 2024 lessons learned 40 Industry Outlook What's ahead for the K&B market in 2025 46 KBIS 2025 Is Here An intro to some new exhibitors, product offerings & special show areas Design & Inspiration 58 Trends 2025 colors of the year 68 Small Spaces Spatial tricks from an architect 70 Sustainable Design Eco-friendly moves for a growing family 72 Outdoor Living An alfresco kitchen for all seasons 74 Dealer Dish Family showroom debuts demo kitchens 76 Before & After Smoothing out a fractured fl oor plan 82 Solutions Overcoming hurdles in a spec home p.98 A nature-inspired primary bath and kitchen celebrate a sophisticated new home 6 JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2025 Photo credit for this and cover photo: Fred Donham of Photographerlink