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September 2019

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COUNTDOWN TO KBIS 2020!

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s I sit down to write this note, I can't believe my kids start school next
week, and it is almost the end of summer. It always feels like August
sneaks up on me, and before I know it we are back to the routine of
school schedules, sports and homework. The beginning of August
also means that we are gearing up for KBIS 2020 with the opening
of registration! We have been hard at work over the last couple of
months planning your KBIS experience for next year.
As you know, we will be returning to Vegas Jan. 21-23, 2020, and there will
be some things - like the show layout - that you will recognize from our 2019
event. KBIS will once again be sharing the North and Central halls with IBS
and will also be in the lower level of the South Hall. We have been able to
expand our footprint in the South Hall, which we are calling the KBISNeXT
Experience.The entire hall will be experiential in nature and will encompass
many of our new and expanded initiatives.We are also creating new offerings
like our Technology Tour, which will assist our attendees in navigating the
different halls and specific product categories at KBIS.

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› My daughter Violet on her first
day of fourth grade

Within the KBISNeXT Experience, you can
expect to find an expanded footprint of KBIS
Edit, which is a must see for exclusive, designforward brands. It is also the destination for the
Design Milk X Modenus Talks Lounge sponsored by Signature Kitchen Suite.
The Lightovation Lounge is back for a second
year with an expanded seminar program that will
include - among other topics - a focus on the connection between lighting and wellness.Speaking of
wellness, the Living In Place Institute will also be
back for its second year with multiple sessions that
focus attention and provide information on making homes accessible, comfortable and safe, regardless of the occupant's current or future needs or age.
We are very excited to see a growing presence
of international brands exhibiting in January.
Within the KBISNeXT Experience, you will see
many brands new to KBIS from Turkey, Germany, Spain and Brazil. We are also happy to
welcome brands from Italy, such as Emilceramica
srl, a ceramic tile company.To add to our growing
collection of cabinetry, you will also want to be
sure to visit both Nobilia and Nolte Kuchen - two
impressive cabinetry brands from Germany that
will each have a sizable presence in the South Hall.
This growing presence of international brands
exhibiting at KBIS coincides with the National
Kitchen & Bath Association's Global Connect
initiative.This initiative's mission is simple - connect kitchen and bath professionals from around
the world. What better place to serve as a connector than KBIS - North America's premier
kitchen and bath trade show. If you are interested
in learning more about Global Connect, please
direct your inquiry to globalconnect@nkba.org.
I hope I have whetted your appetite to come
and be a part of KBIS next January! Be sure to
make your plans to attend sooner than later.
Trust me, you will want to be in Vegas when your
entire industry congregates under one roof and
BRINGS IT to KBIS 2020.
˜

AMY HORNBY
Show Director
Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
Amy.Hornby@emeraldexpo.com
Twitter: @AmyBlackHornby

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019

Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019
Contents
Editor’s Note
Show Note
NKBA Note
Happenings
Trends Perfect surfaces: walls, floors & countertops
NKBA Insiders Sharing today’s
Better Business The benefits of professional creds
Hot Topic Wellness: the new buzzword
Research Roundup A market report on outdoor kitchens
Stories from the Field Solutions to common project challenges
KBIS 2020 A guide to what to see and do at the show
Small Spaces Tight guest bath goes glam retreat
Balanced Budget Builder basic to farmhouse inspired
Before & After Dark & dated to big & bright
What’s Hot Showers & dishwashers
Last Word Designer takes chances
Check out the winners of the 2019 Designs of the Year competition!
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Intro
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Cover2
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 1
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Contents
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 3
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 4
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 5
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Editor’s Note
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 7
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Show Note
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 9
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - NKBA Note
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 11
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Happenings
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 13
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Trends Perfect surfaces: walls, floors & countertops
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 15
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 16
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 17
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - NKBA Insiders Sharing today’s
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 19
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 20
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Better Business The benefits of professional creds
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Hot Topic Wellness: the new buzzword
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Research Roundup A market report on outdoor kitchens
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Stories from the Field Solutions to common project challenges
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 25
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 26
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - KBIS 2020 A guide to what to see and do at the show
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Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Small Spaces Tight guest bath goes glam retreat
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 37
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Balanced Budget Builder basic to farmhouse inspired
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 39
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Before & After Dark & dated to big & bright
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 41
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - What’s Hot Showers & dishwashers
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Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 44
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 45
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 46
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Check out the winners of the 2019 Designs of the Year competition!
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Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Last Word Designer takes chances
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