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UPCOMING EVENTS
COUNCIL MEETINGS
Our Chapter Council/Board meetings are now a hybrid mix of in-person (LIVE) and virtual participation via Zoom. In addition to LIVE, we will alternate with virtual Zoom-only meetings.
- Hybrid In-Person/Zoom Meetings will start at 4:00 PM, allowing you to tune in to the live meeting via a Zoom link.
- Zoom-only meetings start at 5:00 PM.
If you aren't on the Council and wish to attend, contact Communications.
June 19, 2023 5:00 PM via ZOOM
July 17, 2023 5:00 PM via ZOOM
August 17, 2023 4:00 PM LIVE
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CHAPTER MEETINGS
Chapter meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month with exceptions for special excursions and holidays.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
SPONSORED BY POGGENPOHL
138 Greene Street, SoHo
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Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 12 - 5 PM
NKBA NATIONAL TECH DAY
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Tuesday, July 25 2023, 6 - 9 PM
SUMMER SOCIAL
Save the Date
Thursday, August 17, 2023
ANNUAL COUNCIL DINNER
Save the Date
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ADDITIONAL EVENTS
For details, see "Events of Interest" below.
Every Thursday at 2:00 PM
MIELE ESPRESSO BREAK
Miele New York Experience Center at the A&D Building.
June 15 at 5:30 PM
COLOR & COCKTAILS
Sherwin Williams presents BROOKLYN LOCAL COLOR FORECAST at the
Porcelanosa Brooklyn Showroom.
June 20, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
MARKET DAY
A&D Building
June 20 at Noon (Webinar)
ITALIAN ART IN AMERICAN KITCHENS
Join Mark Rosenhaus as he dives into the creative mindset of Michelangelo, Alexander Calder, Frank Lloyd Wright to understand what they were thinking– and the kitchen designs that emulate their visions.
June 22 and 23, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
NKBA SUMMIT | THE LUXURY BATH
Two-day virtual conference, 0.8 CEU credits.
July 25, Noon to 5:00 PM
NKBA DESIGN + TECH SUMMIT
A full day of education and networking, to be followed by our Summer Social. Registration opens soon.
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NEXT CHAPTER MEETING
Thursday, June 22, 2023
5:30-8:00 Networking and Presentation
OPTIMIZING LUXURY KITCHEN DESIGN WITH NEW WORKFLOWS AND CUSTOM STORAGE SOLUTIONS
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Enjoy lite bites and refreshing summer wines in the Poggenpohl kitchens in SoHo, NYC.
We will have one grand-prize giveaway selected from a business card drop.
As the kitchen space continues to be the hub of the home, consumers are examining their evolving lifestyles to reflect the creative kitchen. This course will focus on:
- How work zones can be implemented in the kitchen to optimize space, usage, and safety.
- Creating a customized experience for your client.
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How work zones not only create a more organized kitchen, but also make it easier to maintain order there.
- How storage and organizational tools can be used to increase well being by ensuring cleanliness and order in the kitchen.
- Lastly, a discussion of accessibility standards to increase the safety and welfare of the occupants.
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0.1 CEU with IDCEC and NKBA
1 HSW credit with AIA
Poggenpohl New York - SoHo
138 Greene Street, New York, NY 10012
Seating is limited, so please register only if you plan on attending.
| | nycGREENxSub-Zero: Urban Farm-to-Table | | By Diana Mosher -- On Thursday, May 18, Sub-Zero hosted the NKBA Manhattan Chapter Meeting at their showroom in the A&D Building. The evening’s festivities kicked off with a warm welcome by Bianca Olsson, Trade Representative, Sub-Zero Group; Crystal Piligian, Manhattan Showroom Manager; and Julie Schuster, President, NKBA Manhattan Chapter. The focus: farm-to-table dining with special presentations by two culinary rock stars. | |
JULIE SCHUSTER
With the Memorial Day holiday, it seems that everyone you speak with is: a) on vacation b) planning a vacation or c) remembering their vacation. And this year, demand for those get-aways is greater than ever, from what the news keeps telling us. For me, fitting it in around the work is always the hardest part. And that is one of the reasons that I am always so happy that NKBA Manhattan stays active in the summer months. For when you’re here in the City, there is always something coming up that allows us to enjoy those wonderful balmy summer nights that we have here in New York.
We just came off of ICFF and a lively May chapter event at Sub-Zero, as well as all of the NYCxDesign Week activities that surrounded the show. See a recap of the event in this newsletter.
Next up is our June chapter event at Poggenpohl, on June 22nd. Sure to be another great meeting
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with a talk on optimizing your kitchen workflow and storage. Keep an eye on your emailbox, if you haven’t already signed up for it. Earlier in the week, the A&D Building with be hosting their Spring Market Day, on June 20th, as well. So, again, your calendar needs to highlight both days as an opportunity to meet, learn and enjoy.
And before you know it, there is our always anticipated Summer Social on July 25th! Before this Members Only evening party for our joint design community, NKBA is also hosting a day full of learning and activities. Keep an eye out for that invitation, and be sure to register early!
As always, these are not-to-be-missed events, and I know that we give back to our “family” members much more than we ask. Our New York design community truly is a family, one I value so highly. There's nothing like getting together every month to reconnect, and learn something new, as well. So, I close with a reminder that joining our chapter is easier than you think. Reach out to Membership chair, Jeannine Price, jeannineprice@gmail.com. Let her know if you are not always getting our invitations and announcements. We’ll make sure to have you added to the mailing list!
—Julie
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Every Thursday, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
MIELE ESPRESSO BREAK
Miele New York Experience Center
A&D Building, 9th floor
Miele invites you to drop by for a delicious pick-me-up at Coffee Thursday Afternoons—coffee presentation and tasting.
Learn more about Miele coffee machines here.
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June 15. 6:00 PM Networking; 6:45 PM Presentation
COLOR AND COCKTAILS
Porcelanosa Showroom — Industry City
33 35th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Be part of an unforgettable evening filled with cocktails and color-fueled conversations! Sherwin-Williams presents the first-ever Brooklyn Local Color Forecast.
We will be holding a panel discussion with some of BK/QNS hottest designers: The Brownstone Boys, Alvin Wayne, Niki Broyn and David Santiago. Presented by Melisa Jahic.
Please email Melisa Jahic at melisa.jahic@sherwin.com, or follow this link to register for this event.
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June 20, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
MARKET DAY
A&D Building
Join us for Market Day 2023—where architects and designers come together to discover what’s new at the A&D Building. Learn from industry leaders defining new levels of luxury and engage with the new voices of design. Participate in showroom demonstrations, discussions, intimate conversations, and more.
These events are for verified Design Trade members only.
Complete schedule here.
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June 20 at Noon (Webinar)
ITALIAN ART IN AMERICAN KITCHENS
Italian art has been lauded for centuries, beginning as far back as the Etruscans, then followed by the Renaissance. Beautiful art is like a house with good bones; nature’s biophilic shapes have influenced art and design absolutely and unquestionably since the beginning of time—form follows function. You’ll see the details in masterpieces of painting, sculpture, furniture and architecture that will enable you to articulate the reason artwork is world famous and fully holds your attention.
Join Mark Rosenhaus, President of Rosenhaus Design, as he dives into the creative mindset of Michelangelo, Alexander Calder, and Frank Lloyd Wright to understand what they were thinking—and the kitchen designs that emulate their visions.
Learn more and register here.
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June 22 and 23, Watch on Demand
NKBA SUMMIT | THE LUXURY BATH
Two-day virtual conference, 0.8 CEU credits.
A look at the evolution of the Luxury Bath and how it is being defined by today’s designers and consumers. Today’s Luxury Bathroom is no longer a pit-stop but has evolved to a sumptuous spa-like space that offers Sanctuary, Wellness, and Quietude. It also creates a sense of togetherness where life can be paused. Join us for a two-day summit as we explore NKBA’s deep-dive research into the Luxury Bath with experts, designers, clients, and specialists. Those who register will have exclusive access to the Luxury Bath report and a chance to win special prizes and giveaways.
Learn More and Register
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July 25, noon to 5:00 PM
NKBA DESIGN + TECH SUMMIT
Join NKBA for its Design + Tech Summit at Samsung837 in NYC, hosted by TV personality and tech/innovation guru Steve Greenberg. The member-only Summit kicks off with a keynote during lunch, followed by an immersive conference that explores the intersecting worlds of design and smart home technology. Expert discussions, Q&A, and interactive sessions will be held during the event, as well as “Shark Tank”–like product presentations where the audience determines the winner
Attendees are also eligible to attend the NYC Design Coalition’s Summer Social, the party of the season that is being held in the same space—Samsung837
Attendance is limited so reserve your spot now!
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July 25, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
SUMMER SOCIAL
Samsung837
837 Washington Street, NY
The NYC Design Coalition invites you to attend the 2023 Summer Social!
Event Hosts:
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID); Interior Design Society (IDS); International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA); Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY); and The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).
Members Only. If you are not already a member of NKBA Manhattan, this is a good time to join! Email Jeannine Price at Jeannineprice@gmail.com
Registration will open soon.
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JULIE SCHUSTER
June’s member spotlight: our very own Chapter President, Julie Schuster. Julie has had her own company for about 12 years, and also worked for a boutique design firm for a couple years before taking the leap to start her own company. She is a self-proclaimed career changer, and actually started off as a retail store fashion buyer, and then a fashion designer.
Julie chose to go back to design school at NYSID after her time in fashion, as she saw the process of both roles was to have a vision and see it come to life. She was drawn to interior design after creating her own home here in New York, and found that after her career in clothing design, the creative part of interior design really spoke to her.
What Julie loves most about this line of work is that each day is different. She holds the freedom to carve the exact type of career she wants. Having worked at supervising teams of people in the past, she understands that management is NOT the creative part, and intends to focus on keeping her firm boutique-sized so she can work directly with her clients.
Her favorite part of the job is actually the job site! That is where Julie finds that the magic happens. “There is nothing like having a vision, planning it, drawing and sourcing it—and then going to the site and seeing it fully realized. It still gives me chills when it all comes together,” says Julie. When asked what propelled her to be president of our chapter, Julie said that, like many things in life, it did not come to her as a fully fleshed out plan of action. She joined NKBA Manhattan as a member, with no plan to do more than enjoy the chapter and its events and activities. Over time, she realized NKBA had contributed so much to her career that she wanted to get more involved. Going from a committee member, to a committee chair, then to a board position in Programs and now as President, has truly been an evolution.
Julie’s advice to us all: “Enjoy the process, whenever possible. Don’t rush to get to the final goal—it’s always takes time. And if you can find fulfillment in all of the steps you need to go through, then every day of the learning, experiencing process can be exciting and joyful. Breathe… smile… and move ahead.”
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WELCOME NEW SPONSOR
TRUE RESIDENTIAL
NKBA Manhattan welcomes new Silver Sponsor, True Residential. True is recognized as the leading manufacturer of commercial refrigerators and freezers in the world for the food service and soft drink industries.
You can visit the True Residential Design Center on the Sixth floor of the A&D Building, or reach out to Chelsea Bothe, 888-616-8783 or CBothe@truemfg.com.
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HASTINGS UNVEILS TUBY TELAIO VESSEL COLLECTION
Hastings Bath showroom presents a first of its kind installation featuring the new Tuby Telaio Vessel collection. This new series is available in 44 different colors, three different sizes and in Juta, Well and Trendy textures.
Visit the Hastings showroom and speak with the sales team to reimagine and customize your space.
For more information, contact nycsales@hastingstilebath.com.
To discover more: Click on this link.
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RICHELIEU NAMES DAVID BRYANT AS NYC SPECIFICATION REP
David Bryant has recently joined Richelieu Hardware, Ltd. as their new Specifications Representative for the New York City territory. "I'm excited to bring my thirteen years of experience in the residential and commercial lighting industry to Richelieu," stated Bryant.
You can reach out and welcome David at 646-832-7316 or DBryant@richelieu.com.
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SUB-ZERO, WOLF, AND COVE KITCHEN DESIGN CONTEST
Don’t delay—enter today! The Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest (KDC) 2022-2023 is live and ready for your submissions. This global contest offers an opportunity to gain recognition, build your business, and elevate your career. In this blind contest, judges evaluate all qualifying entries based on best functional and aesthetic use of Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances and overall kitchen design. The last day to submit your entries is January 31, 2024. See all contest rules and start your entry TODAY!
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