October 2018 c o n t e n t s FEATURES 14 Editor's Note design & inspiration 8 34 6 Show Director's Note new & notewor thy 10 Happenings 14 Trends Enhancing today's shower experience 19 p.55 Check out the winners of our 2018 Product Innovator Awards ! p.46 Captivating tile highlights this design couple's kitchen " p.50 KBIS 2019 Preview What's new, notable and not-to-miss at next year's installment business & learning 30 Universal Design 38 Balanced Budget Price shopping keeps a kitchen on track 40 What's Hot Vanities & refrigeration 42 What's Cool Everywhere else 55 Product Innovator Award Winners 64 Last Word Instagram star shares all Promoting safety & well-being in the bathroom 32 Research Roundup What today's design pros expect out of their suppliers Multiple bathrooms receive a French makeover 02 Small Spaces Beach condo gains the illusion of size Kitchen & Bath Business / OCTOBER 2018 / KBBONLINE.COM / The official publication of KBIS (KBIS.com) cover photograph courtesy of Chelsie Lopez Production + Marketinghttp://www.KBBONLINE.COM http://www.KBIS.com