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<h2 style="white-space:pre-line">Essential 'Must Have' Features For Kitchen Remodels</h2>
<p>KBDN’s survey, fielded in January, polled 250+ kitchen and<br />bath dealers, designers and remodelers about the products<br />and design features their clients are most commonly requesting. Responses – which varied based on market niche and<br />client demographics – ran the gamut from cabinets, vanities,<br />countertop materials and appliances to plumbing fixtures and<br />fittings, hardware and accessories. Preferences were similarly Preferences were similarly<br />expressed for design features such as countertop islands, storage options, specialty lighting and refrigeration. </p>
<p><strong>April 2026</strong></p>

<h2 style="white-space:pre-line">A New Direction in Soaking Tubs. Revealed at Kitchen and Bath Industry Convention in Orlando.  </h2>
<p>February 2026.</p>
<p>From Empava comes the 76″ Sculptura Soaking Tub, crafted from transparent resin for a dramatic effect. Acting as a functional art piece, the freestanding tub is shown in a warm amber finish and is available with customizable color options.</p>

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FROM KBDN. 
Floors were definitely top of mind in one recent kitchen renovation where the floor is clad in Fireclay Tile’s Evening Glow ceramic tile with a matte finish. Its soft lilac hue may be an unexpected color for a floor, yet is a perfect complement to this room given the deep purple/aubergine tones found in the custom cabinetry, the Hyacinth wallpaper and the BlueStar range.

“We always have a couple of options and backup plans when we present our initial concepts to clients,” Chando relates. “For this project, we led with the wallpaper and we thought if she loved it, we’d drop in the tile. She agreed immediately! She trusted our vision for the space and we never needed those backup plans.”

"Plethora of Materials and Textures.."

zellige tile, black cabinets, marble countertops

<h2 style="white-space:pre-line">3-Person Bathroom Design. Great for a Hall Bath or Jack 'n' Jill Bathroom. </h2>
<p>November 2025.</p>
<p>So simple yet so ingenious! Segment the full bath space into 3 mini rooms so that three people can utilize the bathroom instead of just one. A 5' x 10' area is needed which is only slightly larger than the typical 5' x 8' full bath. Talk to your Kitchen  &amp; Bath designer or Architect right away before your floor plan is finalized. </p>


"Sleek and contemporary. Classic and timeless. Dark and moody. Bright and light. Design styles for any client-requested look are determined by featured elements and finishes used within a space. Cabinetry is often the most influential given the amount of visual, and physical, real estate it encompasses.

However, designers often refine and hone a style through the selection of backsplashes and countertops. And given the range of available options, it is possible for them to achieve just about any desired look. That is especially evident when cabinetry colors and door/drawer details are similar, as is the case with two designers profiled here who each included a foundation of cabinetry painted in shades of green for their clients’ kitchens. However, each completed space has its own unique style and personality, attained with different backsplash and countertop choices.

This month, KBDN asked designers to share kitchen projects that showcase their own unique vibe via their backsplash and countertop selections."

Backsplash and Countertop Pairings

Modern home kitchen interior with bar island and cabinet with window

<h2 style="white-space:pre-line">Highlighting September 2025 </h2>
<p>This beautiful French Country inspired kitchen shown in the KBDN September issue can be designed for your home. Just ask your designer to draw it up! What do you think of traditional kitchens?</p>

These are shots of some of the Best Bath competition. Kitchen & Bath Design News (August). 

Kitchen & Bath Design News Trade Magazine Contest Winners (Bath)

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Design competition winners. Trendy or Classic? What do you think?  

Kitchen Inspiration from KBDN

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<h3>Reach Out to Our Team</h3>
<p>What do you think of these winning entries? Spectacular or so, so trendy...Let us know. </p>
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