EXCITING TIMES AHEAD FOR NKBA – NYC CHAPTER!

Dear NKBA-NYC Chapter Members & Community,

I am thrilled to reach out to you as the newly elected President of our vibrant NKBA-NYC chapter. It is truly an honor to step into this role, and I’d like to express my gratitude for the warm welcome and support I've already received.

Having previously served on the board as the Programs and Communication chair for the past two years, I've had the privilege of witnessing the incredible efforts of our chapter firsthand. It's inspiring to see how each member contributes their unique perspective from different sectors and roles in the industry, fostering an environment of the intelligent exchange of ideas and learning.

As we navigate the post-pandemic landscape, I recognize the need for an all-hands-on-deck approach to propel our community forward in this changed environment. I am committed to continuing the inclusive collaboration and innovative traditions with our 2024 board/council. Together, we will build on the outstanding offerings that have been the hallmark of our chapter, providing new experiences, networking opportunities, and fun learning experiences for the next generation of our talented professional members.

A heartfelt thank you to our outgoing President, Julie Schuster, for her leadership during these challenging post-pandemic times over the past two years. Julie's spirit has been instrumental in guiding us through this period of transformation, and we are grateful for her dedication.

As we embark on the new year, I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome to our dedicated officers who will continue to serve, including Rose Ott as Sec’y-Treasurer, Jeannine Price overseeing Membership, Joan Ravasy leading Programs, and Toni Sabitino as Sponsorship chair. Additionally, a special welcome to our newest board officer taking charge of Communications—Jamie Keel. With their

THERE’S STILL TIME TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE MEILE RAFFLE 

When you become a *paid* member of the Manhattan-NYC chapter before January 25th, you will be eligible for our raffle prize of $1,000 (MSRP). The Miele Triflex HX1 Cordless Vacuum can be yours. Become a member today! The winner will be announced at our January 25th Chapter Meeting in the @Miele showroom in the @A&D Building 

February 27-29, 2024

KBIS CHAPTER TOURS — Las Vegas

Are you registered for KBIS? Then please join the Manhattan-NYC Chapter-sponsored Tours and Special Events at the NKBA | KBIS show in Las Vegas, February 27-29, 2024—North America's largest and most prestigious kitchen and bath event!

 Keep alert for your exclusive

email invitation by signing up here.

Meet up with us for the awards dinner on Monday night, and then join us on Tuesday and Wednesday for our hop-on-hop-off tour of sponsor booths. Enjoy a private cocktail reception at The New American Home (TNAH), sponsored by Signature Kitchen Suite (SKS). SKS is supplying offsite transportation for the TNAH. 

Enhance your education and create new connections with our fun, knowledgeable group. Discover new products and the latest trends. Separate registration is required for the tours and offsite TNAH Cocktail party.

 Sign Up Here.

APARTMENT ASSETS—HOW TO MAKE SMALL SPACES FEEL LARGER

By Diana Mosher -- There’s more to designing apartments than just scaling down every piece of furniture to create more space. Whether it’s a full-time urban home, pied a terre or vacation rental, every project requires a custom solution. Wall beds that convert to a sofa, desk, or table almost always make sense. So do ottomans that double as storage and can also be used as a small coffee table.

Read the Full Article Here

A YEAR-END REVIEW OF CURRENT TRENDS

FROM KBB

Our good friend Sharon Sherman highlighted in the @kitchen Bath Business magazine article: what were the top trends impacting our industry this year? Six pros share their insights and predictions for 2024: Social trends are often reflected strongly in the choices homeowners make, impacting what designers specify, manufacturers produce, and retailers sell.

Even if your clients are not yet in their 50s or beyond, or working on their "forever homes," or find themselves in a caregiving role to an older family member, searches for aging-in-place bathrooms and handicap-accessible bathrooms more than doubled in 1Q2023

GETTING PERSONAL: HOW ELITE HOMEOWNERS ARE CUSTOMIZING KITCHENS TO REFLECT THEIR INDIVIDUAL STYLE

NKBA’s Marketing VP Pam McNally interviews our very own Programs Chair, revealing some inside points of view from top interior designer Joan Ravasy of Joan Ravasy Design. Take a closer look at how and why customizing your kitchen design has become important for high-end residential clients. And why this market is embracing a more personalized approach to kitchen design, from color and materials to technology and products. 

NKBA CEU WEBINARS

If you want your Kitchen & Bath Designer certification, or it's time to renew, NKBA can assist you in their seminar programs. Each webinar series event qualifies for a 0.1 CEU. Click this link for details.

DESIGN

• Managing Business Growth for Profitability and Sanity (January 9)
• Which Marketing Channels Are Right for You? (January 16)
• Digital Transformation in Kitchen and Bath Marketing: Navigating the Online Landscape (January 30)
• Digital Marketing Trends in 2024: Staying Ahead of the Curve (January 31)

BUSINESS

Rebranding Your Business 101: How to Level Up + Shift Perception (January 17)

• Programs begin at 12:00 PM EST. 
• Weekly Series: Get the complete schedule here.

NKBA MANHATTAN WELCOMES NATIVE TRAILS

Native Trails Home has joined NKBA Manhattan as a Silver Sponsor. Native Trails combines age-old artisan tradition with sustainable materials and sophisticated, functional design, adding character and warmth to distinctive spaces.

"We enrich people’s lives and enhance their living spaces by creating inspiring kitchen and bath products that combine artisan craftsmanship with natural, sustainable materials."

Visit their website at nativetrailshome.com or email Lauren Rademacher to learn more about their line.

CAMBRIA UNIQUE INSTALLATIONS

Think beyond the countertop. Cambria quartz surfaces add sophistication to any space—from furniture to showers, fireplaces to walls, and everything you can imagine.

Learn more at Cambria

THE NEXT GENERATION OF REFRIGERATION, COMING SOON

Get ready for the coolest and freshest Refrigeration from Thermador coming in 2024! The all-new Bottom Freezer Refrigeration—available in 42-inch and 48-inch models – will provide your clients with more features, innovation, and choices for truly personalized preservation.

Email Lillian O'Bourke to learn more.

CLERESTORY TO INCLUDE LIGHTING SECTION

A proposal tool designed for kitchen and bath designers

Clerestory is excited to announce that in the coming weeks a new section will be integrated into the app: Lighting!

While primarily focused on kitchen and bath designers, the inclusion of lighting is the first step in bridging the gap to interior designers as well. If there’s a lighting brand you’d like to see added, contact the team at hello@clerestory.app. 

HASTINGS TILE AND BATH RELAUNCHES AS

HASTINGS BATH COLLECTION 

Hastings' new energized brand identity evokes the infinite possibilities of luxury bathroom design

Hastings Bath Collection, formerly known as Hastings Tile and Bath, the leading importer and distributor of contemporary bath furniture and fittings and the exclusive importer of the VOLA brand in the United States and Canada, announces the launch of its new name and visual identity. While tile will remain a part of its product offering in its NYC showroom, the new branding more accurately reflects the depth of the company’s extensive bath collection range.

Visit Hastings Bath Collection at hastingsbathcollection.com.

ONLY A FEW WEEKS LEFT TO ENTER THE SUB-ZERO KITCHEN DESIGN CONTEST!

If you have a kitchen project completed in 2022 or 2023, featuring Sub-Zero as the main refrigeration and Wolf as the main cooking, you may be eligible!

Each entry must include Sub-Zero and Wolf models used, floorplan and elevation(s), photos of the finished space, and written responses to a few design questions. Deadline for all entries is January 31, 2024.

It’s free to enter, there is no limit to the number of entries, and it only takes about 30 minutes to complete your submission!

NEW THIS YEAR: Sub-Zero Group East will be guaranteed 4 finalists to attend the Winner’s Summit & Gala in Breakers Palm Beach, FL, Fall 2024. Each finalist attending the Gala will receive an all-expenses–paid experience with a guest, plus $2,000 in prize money. This exciting new opportunity greatly increases the chance of becoming a Global Winner with cash prizes ranging from $5,000 to $35,0000, plus incredible professional recognition!

See all contest rules and start your entry TODAY!