July-August 2020 c o n t e n t s FEATURES 30 12 Editor's Note 14 Show Note 16 NKBA Note new & noteworthy 20 Happenings 22 Hot Topic Design needs post-COVID-19 26 Research Roundup An update to the 2020 business projections 30 Trends A look at today's surfacing needs 66 p. A designer delivers every project request for his long-distance clients Photo n LLC by Jesse Ja rrett, Jarrett Desig 62 p. Merging the indoors and outdoors in a Big Easy home business & learning 34 Better Business 46 Balanced Budget Cost-friendly farmhouse reno 48 All Abroad Italian design needs today & tomorrow 52 Solutions Overcoming special & spatial challenges 54 Universal Design A kitchen renovation caters to all ages 56 Sustainable Design Energy-saving project promotes nature 58 What's Hot Refrigeration, dishwashers & more 72 Last Word How to ride the highs and lows What's next on the horizon 38 Stories from the Field Beating the odds & coming out ahead 40 Readers' Choice Award Winners design & inspiration 44 Wellness Design A designer fulfills her family's kitchen needs 08 08_KBB_0720_TOC.indd 8 cover photo by JustinCordova / JULY-AUG. 2020 / KBBONLINE.COM / The official publication of NKBA (NKBA.org) and KBIS (KBIS.com) 7/13/20 4:12 PMhttp://www.KBBONLINE.COM http://www.NKBA.org http://www.KBIS.com