Kitchen & Bath Design News back issues from May 2005:
A woman's place is in the kitchen industry.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
May 01, 2005; ... My parents were from a generation that firmly believed a woman's place was in the kitchen. As an old perfume jingle explained it, men were supposed to bring home the bacon, and the women got to fry it up in a pan (while never letting their husband forget he was a man--presumably by wearing ...
Market remains resilient in face of modest declines.(BAROMETERS: A look at key statistics & trends shaping the industry)(Industry Overview)
May 01, 2005 ... The housing market remains an engine of economic growth and continues to provide strength in the kitchen/bath market, even in the face of the modest, and expected, declines predicted for this year. Among the key statistics released by government agencies, research firms and ...
New- and existing-home sales seen remaining in record territory this year.(MARKET ANALYSIS)
May 01, 2005 ... Washington, DC -- Both new- and existing-home sales, while down from record levels in 2004, "will remain historically strong this year," while the pace of price appreciation should ease, the National Association of Realtors predicted last month. David Lereah, chief economist for ...
Industry stocks retreat in March.(STOCKWATCH: Performance of key publicly traded industry companies)(Illustration)
May 01, 2005 ... Stocks associated with the kitchen and bath industry retreated in March, along with the rest of Wall Street, as oil prices soared and interest rates were hiked. The index of 54 key stocks of building products manufacturers, distributors, retailers, home builders and e-commerce ...
Market pulse: readers' opinions on industry-related issues.(Letter to the Editor)
May 01, 2005; ... "I struggle with this question all the time. We always want to make sure that we have the right amount of time and resources [before we accept any client contract]. I hate to say no to anything, but I suppose the deciding factor for me would be if the project is right for our capabilities ....
Fisher & Paykel expands in U.S. with DCS acquisition.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Fisher and Paykel Appliances Ltd.)(Dynamic Cooking Systems Inc)
May 01, 2005 ... Irvine, CA -- Fisher & Paykel Appliances Holdings Limited, the New Zealand-based appliance manufacturer with a growing U.S. market presence, has acquired Dynamic Cooking Systems, Inc. (DCS), the Huntington Beach, CA-based manufacturer and distributor of premium cooking appliances. ...
Spangler resigns post at NKBA.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Officer Larry Spangler resigned from National Kitchen and Bath Association)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Hackettstown, NJ -- National Kitchen & Bath Association Chief Executive Officer Larry Spangler has resigned his position at the NKBA, the association announced last month. Spangler's early-April departure from the NKBA came on the eve of this month's Kitchen/Bath Industry Show (K/BIS), ...
KCMA convention to mark 50th year.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Colorado Springs, CO -- The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association will celebrate its 50-year anniversary next month when members gather for the KCMA's annual convention at a well-known hotel here. The KCMA's 50th Annual Convention is scheduled for June 5-8 at The Broadmoor, ...
DPHA adds to educational series.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association )(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Bethesda, MD -- The Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association has published the tenth module in the DPHA's Education Program, the association announced last month. The module, Care and Maintenance, serves as a reference tool for showroom personnel to help clients clean and care ...
ISH attendance reported up.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(International Sanitation and Heating)(International Trade Fair for Building and Energy Technology)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Frankfurt, Germany -- The International Trade Fair for Building and Energy Technology, conducted here in March, attracted more than 192,000 visitors from around the world, up 7% from the attendance at the previous show. The mammoth, biennial trade show, known throughout the ...
Basco announces award winners.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Basco Shower Door Company)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Mason, OH -- Basco Shower Door Company, the Mason, OH-based manufacturer of custom shower enclosures, recently hosted its National Sales Meeting in Cincinnati. The meeting, part of the company's 50th Anniversary Celebration, included social events and a tour of the company's training ...
Solid surface show termed successful.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Solid Surface International Expo 2005)
May 01, 2005 ... Las Vegas, NV -- Cygnus Expositions, the trade show division of Kitchen & Bath Design News' parent company, Cygnus Business Media, has termed the 2005 Solid Surface International Expo (SSIE) as a "blockbuster" SUCCESS. The annual, three-day trade show and educational conference, ...
Outwater moves corporate offices.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Bogota, NJ -- Outwater, LLC, the corporate parent of Outwater Plastics Industries, Inc. and Architectural Products by Outwater, LLC, has relocated its corporate offices to Bogota, N J, the company announced. Outwater's new facility, consisting of more than 250,000 sq. ft., is ...
Sub-Zero/Wolf opens training center.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Wolf Appliance Co.)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Madison, WI -- Sub-Zero/Wolf's Westye F. Bakke Training Center threw open its doors in late March, ready to offer design inspiration, product training and cooking demonstrations to its sales channel, as well as designers and architects. The company also unveiled a new display concept ...
Builders oppose energy code change.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(International Energy Conservation Code)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Washington, DC -- Energy cost savings that have been "hyped" in changes to the residential energy requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code would take years to materialize and would add appreciably to the cost of a home, the National Association of Home Builders said last ...
Wood-Mode cites sales achievers.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)
May 01, 2005 ... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Caption: Smartrooms, a Chicago-based kitchen and bath design firm, recently earned its 12th consecutive 'Masters Award' for outstanding sales in 2004 from Wood-Mode. The firm ranked number one nationally in Wood-Mode sales among more than 1,000 dealers, ...
'Masterclass' set for June.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(MasterClass Conference)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Hackettstown, NJ -- The second annual "MasterClass Conference," sponsored by the National Kitchen & Bath Association, will take place next month in San Francisco, the NKBA announced. According to the Hackettstown, N J-based trade association, its two-day conference--called "The ...
Dealers honored by Canyon Creek.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Canyon Creek Cabinet Co.)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Monroe, WA -- The Cabinet Connection, a Kalispell, MT-based dealer, has been honored by Canyon Creek Cabinet Company as its 2004 "Dealer of the Year." The annual recognition award was bestowed upon the dealership "because of its continued growth in sales and promotion" of ...
Jenn-Air, Keurig ok partnership.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Newton, IA -- Jenn-Air has entered into a partnership with coffee-brewing product specialist Keurig, Inc. to license Keurig's patented single-cup brewing technology for Jenn-Air's first coffee maker, the appliance manufacturer announced. The coffee maker will be part of the ...
New Holland, PA-based Heritage Custom Cabinetry recently hosted a four-day Dealer Training Symposium.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)
May 01, 2005 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: New Holland, PA-based Heritage Custom Cabinetry recently hosted a four-day Dealer Training Symposium. Two groups of approximately 20 designers from across the country participated in product training and order-writing ...
Caesarstone opens New York office.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Sun Valley, CA -- Caesarstone, the Sun Valley, CA-based manufacturer of quartz surfaces, has opened an office, warehouse and showroom in New York City. The March 1 opening of the 40,000-sq.-ft. facility resulted from retail sales growth that has reached $100 million in less than ...
Con-Tech honors lighting winners.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Northbrook, IL -- Con-Tech Lighting, a specialty lighting supplier active in the kitchen and bath market, has announced the winner of the company's latest "Sirius" Award, honoring excellence ...
Sea Gull wins award from EPA.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Riverside, NJ -- Sea Gull Lighting Products, the Riverside, NJ-based manufacturer of decorative and functional lighting products, has been honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a 2005 "Energy Star Partner of the Year," the company announced. The company received ...
Thermador hosts contest for recipes.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Huntington Beach, CA -- In 1955, appliance manufacturer Thermador invented the first built-in wall oven. To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of this milestone, Thermador is hosting a "Taste of America" nationwide recipe contest and sweepstakes, the company announced. According to ...
Poggenpohl cites sales achievers.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Poggenpohl US Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Wayne, NJ -- Poggenpohl U.S., Inc. celebrated "unprecedented sales growth" in 2004 by honoring its million-dollar showroom designers and top dealers with achievement awards and a trip to Paris and Cologne, Germany, the company announced. Poggenpohl recognized eight showroom ...
Electrolux units win honors.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Augusta, GA -- Three Electrolux appliances have been recognized for their excellence in product design at the 50th edition of the "red dot" design award competition, the company announced. The 2005 red dot competition is one of the most prestigious in the design industry, with ...
DPHA sets fall conference.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(Decorative Plumbing And Hardware Association)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Bethesda, MD -- Michael Silverstein, the author of the 2003 book Trading Up, The New American Luxury, will present the keynote address at the Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association's Fourth Annual Conference and Product Showcase, the trade association announced. The ...
Moen launches TV campaign.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen And Bath Market)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... North Olmsted, OH -- An integrated advertising campaign--with a new TV focus on early-morning broadcast, as well as cable, print and online--has been launched by Moen, the sink, faucet and accessories manufacturer announced. The major advertising initiative, which began in late ...
Transforming surfacing materials into sculpture.(DESIGN INSPIRATIONS)
May 01, 2005; ... When you think of countertops for kitchens or baths, you might think of the materials, or of the tasks that will be performed on them. You think of matching the material to the task at hand--say, granite or concrete for kitchens, and, perhaps, tile or solid surfacing for the bath. ...
'Experiential' selling key to reaching luxury market.(DPH PERSPECTIVES)
May 01, 2005; ... Another significant work has been published that challenges existing paradigms in the manufacture, distribution and sale of decorative plumbing and hardware. Pare Danziger's Let Them Eat Cake: Marketing Luxury to the Masses as Well as the Classes finds that the key ingredient in selling ...
Raising the bar on customer service.(BUSINESS STRATEGIES)(Column)
May 01, 2005; ... Having been in the kitchen and bath industry both from a retail and manufacturing standpoint, one thing is crystal clear: If we're not always looking at customer service as a way of doing business, then we are missing a major component of our business. I'm sure that, without ...
Is your showroom divided, or one cohesive unit?(COMMENTARY: Guest viewpoints on key industry issues)
May 01, 2005; ... John is one of the best salespeople in your showroom. He knows sales drive your business, and he always delivers profitable orders. He also has an "owner's" view and keeps his costs down. He knows he needs to write orders without spending a lot of time doing so, and helps others in the ...
Concept kitchen runs circles around traditional designs.(DESIGN UPDATE: Innovations in design and product applications)
May 01, 2005; ... "Good things come in small packages" doesn't sound like an adage that would describe the ideal kitchen. In fact, when picturing the perfect kitchen, most people conjure up images of expansive countertops, dual-level islands, multiple work stations and ample room for storage. ...
Tile and flooring showroom broadens its horizons.(OPENINGS: Spotlight on new & innovative showrooms)(Rye Ridge Tile Home collection)
May 01, 2005 ... PORT CHESTER, NY -- For more than 30 years, Rye Ridge Tile has supplied ceramic tiles and wood flooring to clients in the upscale areas of Westchester County and neighboring communities of Greenwich and Stamford, CT. But, with the opening of the company's new showroom, located here, owners ...
Showroom expansion provides twice the impact.(OPENINGS: Spotlight on new & innovative showrooms)(East Haven Builders Supply Inc)
May 01, 2005; ... EAST HAVEN, CT--When East Haven Builders Supply Inc. decided to open a satellite location of its offshoot The Kitchen Factor showroom and design center, choosing just one site proved insufficient. Interested in providing services to several different areas of Connecticut, the company chose ...
Raised dishwasher.(PRO TO PRO: An interactive forum for the exchange of ideas)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... QUESTION This is the first time for me designing a raised dishwasher for a kitchen. What are some of the challenges? Does anyone have any drawings or advice on how this is done? --"LizR" RESPONSE 1 Typically, the dishwasher cabinet is raised to ...
Job responsibilities.(PRO TO PRO: An interactive forum for the exchange of ideas)
May 01, 2005 ... QUESTION Is it effective to have CAD designers or 20/20 designers work solely on converting kitchen and bath design/remodel projects into CAD-20/20 drawings, so that sales associates can focus on other things, such as customer service, orders and sales? Why or why not? ...
Upper cabinet height.(PRO TO PRO: An interactive forum for the exchange of ideas)(Letter to the Editor)
May 01, 2005 ... QUESTION In a kitchen that I am working on that has 12' ceilings, the cabinets are going to be at approximately 80" tall. That leaves quite a lot of footage to have open. Are people doing a third row to offset the height difference or should it matter? ...
Delivery issues.(PRO TO PRO: An interactive forum for the exchange of ideas)
May 01, 2005 ... QUESTION How are you handling deliveries? Do you have your own warehouse and trucks, do you have direct ships from manufacturers, or do you use local furniture storage/delivery service? I'm interested to hear how others out there arrange the timing to avoid holding ...
Referral compensation.(PRO TO PRO: An interactive forum for the exchange of ideas)
May 01, 2005 ... QUESTION Okay, the interior designers are here. How do you structure referral compensation, or do you not offer this? I have [interior] designers who just send new clients here because the kitchen is all they want done, but then there are designers who bring the client in and ...
'Hiving,' new living trend, seen reflected in kitchen design.(CONSUMER BUYING TRENDS: Demographics & buying patterns for the home)( National Association of Home Builders' Remodelors Council)
May 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, DC -- The kitchen is still the "hot spot" in remodeling, but a newly labeled American lifestyle trend is having more of an impact than ever on kitchen design. That's the word from the Remodelors Council of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), which says ...
Survey pinpoints homebuyers' remodeling preferences.(CONSUMER BUYING TRENDS: Demographics & buying patterns for the home)
May 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, DC -- Sales of existing single-family homes remain a critical element in fueling continued growth in the U.S. residential remodeling market, including the remodeling of kitchens and baths. That much can be deduced from the findings of a recent survey of homebuyers, ...
Euro-style bath remodel spotlights form and function.(PROJECT CASE STUDY: Spotlight on creative, problem-solving kitchens and baths )
May 01, 2005; ... BRANFORD, CT -- Some people, when faced with a challenge, tend to give up the chase. Gerard Ciccarello, CMKBD, turned the chase into a shelf. Last year, Ciccarello was hired to design a master bath for a client's upscale condominium, located here. The owner of Westbrook, ...
Anniversary showhouse blends old and new elements.(SHOWHOUSE SPOTLIGHT: Innovative showhouse kitchens and baths)
May 01, 2005; ... CARLISLE, MA -- There's an art to mixing very old with very new when renovating a space. Preserving the integrity of the original design while adding in the latest products takes a trained eye and a distinct design sensibility. This is especially true in the kitchen, where high-tech ...
The New Hacienda.(Book Review)
May 01, 2005 ... The New Hacienda Karen Witynski and Joe P. Carr Gibbs Smith, Publisher, Salt Lake City, UT Written by Karen Witynski and Joe P. Carr and available from Salt Lake City, UT-based Gibbs Smith, Publisher, The New Hacienda, offers designers a comprehensive look into this unique, Old ...
Bamboo Style.(Book Review)
May 01, 2005 ... Bamboo Style Gale Beth Goldberg Gibbs Smith, Publisher, Salt Lake City, UT Designed to not only dispel the myths of bamboo as a strictly Pacific Rim design element, but to praise its design possibilities, Bamboo Style sets to prove that any room in the house--including the ...
The Illustrated Guide to Cabinet Doors and Drawers.
May 01, 2005 ... The Illustrated Guide to Cabinet Doors and Drawers David Getts Linden Publishing, Fresno, CA Meant as a reference to aid design professionals in constructing and installing distinctive cabinetry, The Illustrated Guide to Cabinet Doors and Drawers, offers a comprehensive look at ...
New Kitchen Design.
May 01, 2005 ... New Kitchen Design Encarna Castillo Daab Publishing, New York, NY Created to provide design inspiration for both design professionals and homemakers, New Kitchen Design, written by Encarna Castillo and available from New York, NY-based daab Publishing, offers a collection of ...
Williams Kitchen & Bath.(APPOINTMENTS)(John Valente)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... John Valente has been chosen to be v.p./operations for the Grand Rapids, ...
Deca.(APPOINTMENTS)(Bill Becker)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Bill Becker has been appointed as v.p./North ...
Custom Building Products.(APPOINTMENTS)(Donald L. Kuhns)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Custom Building Products, based in Seal Beach, ...
Lasco Bathware.(APPOINTMENTS)(Stuart Leigh and David McFarland )(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Stuart Leigh has become president of Anaheim, CA-based Lasco Bathware ....
LamTech, Inc.(APPOINTMENTS)(Randall S. Leaman)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Ephrata, PA-based LamTech, Inc. has ...
MyHome.(APPOINTMENTS)(Vince Wiscovitch appointed as remodeling consultant)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Vince Wiscovitch has been appointed CMO and remodeling consultant for MyHome, a ...
Cole & Co.(APPOINTMENTS)(contracts)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Dallas, TX-based Cole & Co. has appointed Jessica Jenkins as key account liaison ...
LG Solid Source, LLC.(APPOINTMENTS)(marketing contracts)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Peoria, AZ-based LG Solid Source, LLC has named Scottsdale, AZ-based ...
Poggenpohl U.S.(APPOINTMENTS)(Janine Flamer)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Wayne, NJ-based Poggenpohl U.S. has named Janine ...
Masterbrand Cabinets, Inc.(APPOINTMENTS)(contracts )(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Jasper, IN-based MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. has extended its partnership with Minneapolis, MN-based Carmichael Lynch by adding ...
Calendar of events: trade shows, conferences & other key industry events.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
May 01, 2005 ... May 10-12: Kitchen/Bath Industry Show (K/BIS), Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. For more information about exhibiting or attending the event, contact VNU Expositions at 703-488-2700 or visit www.kbis.com. 19-21:2005 Convention of the American Institute of ...
Women's work: womens have come a long way in the kitchen and bath industry in the last few decades, changing it from the inside out.
May 01, 2005; ... Back in the not-so-good-old days of being a woman in the kitchen and the bath industry, Julie Koch, owner of Elegant Additions, in Houston, TX, was called upon to fix a malfunctioning set of door hardware. "Everybody was upset. The installer said it was a piece of garbage. I go ...
Celebrity style: the 2005 Design Idea Center at K/BIS brings celebrities design preferences into the public eye.(Kitchen Or Bath Industry Show)
May 01, 2005; ... Designers often create rooms based around specific objects, colors or patterns. This year's Design Idea Center (DIC), however, has added a more personal touch as the personalities of well-known celebrities became the inspirations for three room designs. To design the 2005 DIC, ...
Cream of the crop.(WINNERS' SHOWCASE)(Remodeling Of Kitchen And Bath Design)
May 01, 2005; ... In the past year, numerous kitchens and baths have been remodeled or built anew. But only a handful of them have been so outstanding, so unique, they have stood as inspirations, as monuments of design and as testaments to adept problem-solving on the part of those who designed them. ...
Designs centering on cabinetry take top prize.(Winner's Showcase)(Competition Of Kitchen And Showroom Design)
May 01, 2005 ... Since 2003, the Design with Decora Contest has sought to recognize outstanding residential kitchen and showroom designs created by Decora dealers. This year, two exciting projects received top nods in the annual competition--which is sponsored by the Jasper, IN-based Decora ...
Winning kitchen featuring ventilation clear the air.(2005 Best Kitchen Design Competition)
May 01, 2005 ... One kitchen features a polished brass hood. Another kitchen features a professional-style hood in what appears to be a shallow island application. And still another features a stainless hood with a round capture fenced by an inverted rail detail. What do they have in common? ...
A declaration of independence: increasingly, individuals are making the decision to become independent kitchen and bath designers--but the decision should involve a great deal of planning in order to ensure long-term business success.(managing individual business in kitchen and bath industry)
May 01, 2005; ... Take a look around and you might discover that one of the fastest-growing professional segments in the kitchen and bath industry is that of the "independent kitchen and bath designer." Fueled by kitchen/bath industry growth and consumer demand for specialty design, the trend is ...