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#LUXURYLOUNGE
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Power of Purpose: Luxury Design
with Social Responsibility
Join us for this thoughtful chat to discuss
incorporating ecofriendly materials, ethical
sourcing, and local craftsmanship while
maintaining the standard clients expect. With
social consciousness top of mind, luxury aligns
with environmental responsibility.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Design Refi ned:
Next Steps in Quiet Luxury
IYKYK: Explore the evolving relevance of quiet
luxury in kitchen and bath design, and discover
the next frontiers in understated elegance.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Trends in Luxury Appliances
What is next for luxury kitchens? This panel
explores the latest trends, including the
integration of cutting-edge technology like sous
vide systems and intelligent wine storage. Join
us as we examine whether today's homeowners
prefer their appliances to work behind the scenes
or take center stage in their kitchen designs.
Moderator: Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, Editor in
Chief, Hospitality Design magazine
Panelists: Patty Dominguez, VP of Business
Development, Cosentino
Joel Wong, Co-Founder, OWIU Design
Sponsored by:
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Vibe Check: What the Next-Gen
Luxury Client Really Wants
As the new generation of luxury homeowners
emerges, it's vital to understand the ethos
of younger millennials and Gen Y to shape
high-end design. We'll explore trends such
as individualization, multifunctional spaces,
technology, and value-based product
specifi cations.
Moderator: Caroline Danielson, Director of
Showrooms, Ferguson
Panelists: Brian Brown, CEO, Brian Brown Studio
DJ Carey, Editorial Director, CTC&G (Connecticut
Cottages & Gardens)
Sponsored by:
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Style File - Defi ning Your Personal
Brand to Attract Luxury Clientele
We all know the designers with incredible
personal style, and Nina Magon and Richard
Anuszkiewicz are two luxury designers that truly
embody the defi nition. Nina and Richard will
explore how a curated approach to fashion and
personal branding has helped them establish
their luxury niches in design. In this interactive
session, we've also invited color theory fashion
expert Anoushka Dannin who will offer actionable
style insights and even a free color analysis. Join
us for the fun and insight!
Moderator: Sophie Donelson, Author and Design
Journalist
Panelists: Kristi Hopper, Founder and Principal
Designer, Kristi Hopper Designs
Jennifer Hutton, Creative Director & Principal
Designer, Grau Design Studio
Joseph DeCasperis, Owner & Designer, Joseph
DeCasperis Design
Sponsored by:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Luxury Edit: Designer Favorites
from 2025
Moderator: Chandler Pibl, Interiors Market Editor,
Modern Luxury
Panelists: Hannah Goldberg, Principal Designer,
Hannah Charlotte Interiors
Xander & Keon Khajavi-Noori, Principal, Creative
Director, Xander Noori
Sponsored by:
Speakers: Richard Anuszkiewicz, Senior
Designer, Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath
Studio Design Galleria Nashville
Nina Magon, Principal Chief Executive Offi cer,
Nina Magon Studio
Guest: Anoushka Dannin, Seasonal Color Analyst,
Anoushka Dannin
Join in, weigh in and be in the know! As a grand
fi nale to the Luxury Lounge, Julee Ireland,
Arianne Bellizaire, and Sarah Robertson will
share their perspectives on the most fabulous
luxury fi nds at KBIS 2025. Curated and
captivating, see if your fi nds align with these
three celebrated designers. Expect insight, fun
and prosecco! Not necessarily in that order.
Panelists: Arianne Bellizaire, Owner & Creative
Director, Arianne Bellizaire Interiors LLC
Julee Ireland, Interior Design Architect,
Founder of Home Renovation School,
and Product Designer
Sarah Robertson, Principal, Studio Dearborn
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