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For anyone stepping into SHIP8 INC.'s, busy warehouse in Port Wentworth, Ga., just a couple of miles from the Port of Savannah, the automation systems look like what you would [...]

NKBA | KBIS RECENTLY RELEASED the semi-annual update to its 2024 Market Outlook Research. While overall figures are still projected to dip slightly from 2023, the report revealed improvement and [...]

THIS YEAR'S WINNERS were all about sustainability, health and wellness and accessibility. Water-and energy-efficient offerings were seen in the Shower Components, Cooking Appliances and Refrigeration categories, and products included a [...]

AN ACTIVE COUPLE with two young adult children and a dog was in the market for a new primary bath and were inspired by a wet room in a hotel [...]

1 The Low-Profile Collection from TRUE RESIDENTIAL is a new line of ADA-compliant appliances. The 24-inch undercounter units - a refrigerator, beverage center, wine cabinet and refrigerator drawers - are [...]

ACCORDINGTO the Pew Research Center, the number of people living in homes with multiple generations has doubled over the last 50 years, totaling 18%ofthe population. And that percentage continues increasing, [...]

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for next year's show, which will take place from Feb. 25-27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show is North America's [...]

KITCHEN AND BATH CABINETRY is often the highlight of a room, as it takes up the most real estate in a space. Styles today run the gamut from classic traditional [...]

Much like a report from your doctor, financial statements provide valuable insight into the health of your business. They can explain some of the aches and pains you might be [...]

While keeping stores humming with happy customers is a top priority, safeguarding their data can't be overlooked in today's digital landscape. Cybersecurity might sound like a complex issue, but Cybersecurity [...]

From sentient supercomputers taking over space missions in '2001: A Space Odyssey' to a robot helping solve a murder and save the day in 'Big Hero 6,' artificial intelligence (AI) [...]

Many homeowners are opting to spend more time outside than inside. From lighting up backyard barbecues to enjoying time around a pool, homeowners are looking for the next best outdoor [...]

When a couple in San Juan Capistrano wanted to transform their meager outdoor kitchen into a grand space to complement their indoor dining room and kitchen, they turned to the [...]

Lighting is an integral part of today's kitchen and bath projects, however, knowledge of residential lighting design is limited. In its recent report on lighting, NKBA | KBIS found that [...]

In the beginning, there was the deck. Then came the nascent outdoor kitchen: a portable grill and serving trolley. This evolved to a high-end set-up, with a full complement of [...]

Driven by spontaneity, your store's impulse category plays a crucial role in boosting overall sales. While a few dollars here and there may not seem like a lot, over time, [...]

The question is not will e-commerce and web-based businesses supplant brick-and-mortar retailing... but will it simply leave you behind if you don't adopt the technology and integrate e-commerce into the [...]

A good renovation is like a crisp haircut--it looks effortless, but you know it took a skilled hand. This 1911 home in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood was in need of some [...]

FOR ANY URBANITE WHO'S HAD late-night Zillow fantasies about chucking it all and moving to a farm in the country, Toronto-based designer Allison Willson is proof it's possible. 'My husband [...]

IN REMAKING A California ranch home as a modern-day hacienda, Rita Donahoe of Rita Chan Interiors looked to her client, also named Rita. The two had worked together before and [...]

WHEN A COUPLE secured an 1880s townhouse steps away from Van Vorst Park in Jersey City, the building's destiny changed. The rundown landmark--suffering from chopped-up renovations and cigarette odor--made an [...]

There is no open floor plan in this house. 'There is just one beautiful, elegant room that flows into the next so nicely you feel like you're in a new [...]

WHEN THE OWNERS OF THIS charming home in the beach town of Nags Head, North Carolina, decided to raze their mishmash cottage and start fresh, they had one guiding directive: [...]

OVER THE PAST several years, there has been an uptick in what some designers begrudgingly call a 'dirty kitchen' and more lovingly refer to as the back kitchen--essentially a working [...]

For a family big on entertaining, building a home from the ground up in Bakersfield, California, was an opportunity to customize everything in the kitchen. This space serves as the [...]

AFTER SPENDING SEVERAL YEARS in their 1970s ranch-style home in a Houston suburb, a couple with three children was ready for a kitchen that worked as hard as they did. [...]

WHEN LOS ANGELES-BASED Home Front Design was engaged to fix the fragmented floor plan of a 1928 Spanish Colonial-style home and open it to the backyard and to the dining [...]

While independent home improvement retailers may not be top of mind for consumers seeking home security products, your store can still become a trusted destination for these purchases by offering [...]

Understanding key concepts of leadership, personal development and merchandising are crucial to being a successful retail manager. The Foundations of Retail Program, led by the North American Hardware and Paint [...]

Laura Alber is the CEO of Williams Sonoma, a luxury home furnishings retailer. She has been in this position for 13 years, making her the longest-serving female CEO in the Fortune 500. During her tenure, she has doubled the company's annual revenue and capitalized on its e-commerce operations and aspirational aesthetic. However, economic challenges such as inflation and an uncertain economy are now forcing Alber to explore new revenue streams. She has previously created successful business lines, such as Pottery Barn Kids, and is now focused on maintaining the company's growth and adapting to changing consumer behaviors. [Extracted from the article]

ONE WAY TO make designers pause? Tell them nothing should match. When a West Palm Beach family commissioned a new home, the clients were clear that a fresh start did [...]

COLOR CAN ACHIEVE DESIGN MAGIC, especially in the hands of Charlotte Lucas, who's able to conjure up a room so rich and detailed, you never see it the same way [...]

Cheetos and chili seem like a weird starting point. But designer Andrew Howard's dream was to have a welcoming home for his family of four--and all his kids' friends--where bright-orange [...]

Meet 13 design stars who are making their mark from L.A. to Iowa to Palm Beach with distinct aesthetics and a shared passion for bringing culture and style home. Meg [...]

Every artist needs light and color. A historic ranch in the Forest Hills section of Nashville was missing those key elements when painter Elizabeth Stern bought it in 2020, but [...]

IT'S RARE FOR WINDOWS TO INSPIRE a color palette, but in this Kansas City, Missouri, home, they're equivalent to a Grant Wood painting, complete with stained glass motifs that summon [...]

IT'S MONOCHROMATIC, mostly, and that was very intentional,' Tina Ramchandani says of the color scheme throughout her client's home in Washington, D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood. The young family tapped the designer [...]

Community is at the heart of the interior design industry. Few gatherings display the power and strength of this community better than C.Next. For four days on the coast of [...]

Everyone has room for more color! These finds bring a kaleidoscope of style to any space. Home Offices Brighten up your workplace with decor that will make you want to [...]

An old-world mansion rendered anew, a jungle enclave enriched with whimsical decor, or a freestanding t reehouse perched on the glittering Pacific coastline-bold hotel design has the power to unleash [...]

A world-traveling couple with eclectic style and a love for entertaining wanted a kitchen suitable for large gatherings. While function was foremost on their wish list, the former space also [...]

The mainstreaming of practical and appealing sustainable design practices is an important shift happening slowly but steadily in the kitchen and bath industry, according to NKBA | KBIS'2024 Sustainability in [...]

With 91% of U.S. homeowners reporting that quality lighting is important to their home design and 75% noting that lighting is one of the most important design choices for their [...]

FAUCETS ARE SOMETIMES referred to as the jewelry of a project, while decorative sinks can take center stage as the highlight of a kitchen or bath. What we do know [...]

When Dave Thompson purchased Main Street Ace Hardware from its former owner, Floyd Craft, he didn't plan on making any changes to the Bowling Green, Ohio, store, which has been [...]

While Wendy Stine jokes that she was born into this business, it isn't far from the truth. As part of the third generation to lead Stine Home + Yard, Wendy [...]