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September - October 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS

COUNCIL MEETINGS

Our Chapter Council/Board meetings are now a hybrid mix of in-person (LIVE) and virtual participation via Zoom.

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.

September 18 via ZOOM

October 16 in person

November 20 via ZOOM

CHAPTER MEETINGS

Chapter meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month with exceptions for special excursions and holidays.

September 28, 2023

CHAPTER MEETING

The NKBA Manhattan Board Hosts a "Chill Thank You" Dinner at Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove

By Diana Mosher — In August, we took a pause from our regularly scheduled chapter meetings for a special event celebrating the people who help keep the Chapter up and running smoothly. Members of the NKBA Manhattan Board, along with Council members, Committee members, and Sponsors, were invited to a private dinner hosted at Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove in their Manhattan showroom at the A&D Building.

The agenda was about having fun, catching up with industry friends, and enjoying a great cocktail. Chef Phil Raspanti again outdid himself with a delicious menu featuring Chilled Watermelon Feta Salad, Summer Coleslaw, Chilled Thai Basil Shrimp Salad, Grilled Latin Spiced Cauliflower Steaks, Old Bay Crusted Sweet Potato Wedges, Grilled Coffee Crusted Striploin, Heirloom Tomato & Grilled Corn Salad. And the pièce de résistance? The Lemon Profiteroles and the Ricotta Cheesecake.

See The Fun Here

This annual tradition allows us to thank the many fantastic sponsors and volunteers who help make our NKBA Manhattan program possible. It’s also a fabulous farewell to summer as we prepare to roll out a new line-up of fall programs we have diligently planned.

Save the date for two special collaborations with NKBA National: On September 28, we’ll be at Monogram CoCREATE in Stamford, Conn., for a Design Trends Summit and chapter meeting. Then, on October 26, join us for the big 60th Anniversary celebration of the NKBA. We are planning a full day of activities, including the second annual 2023 Education Day at the A&D Building with the industry’s top leaders. Ending the day: a Dacor and NKBA–hosted cocktail party. November and December are no exception to the great lineup. Be sure that you follow our newsletter to keep up all the surprises we have for our members —sign up here!

If you’ve been thinking about volunteering, now is also the time to jump right in! Besides having fun, volunteers expand their professional networks. You'll also expand your knowledge of cutting-edge products as you spend time in Sponsor showrooms attending board meetings, committee meetings, and planning programs. Email Jeannine Price for more information on how you can become a volunteer!

If you are not already a member, join our Chapter to attend our informative, fun networking events held every month; visit our Newsletter to keep up on events.

Photos/Video: Jeff Siegel

And just like that…it’s fall.

I don’t know about you, but Summer flies by faster than any other season. I love Autumn, but Summer is the fastest.

Part of the reason might be that, this year, NKBA Manhattan has been as busy as ever.

Our May and June Chapter events have been well attended by all of you and fun, as well as educational. In July we held “The Greatest Summer Social on Earth”—which it truly WAS. And in August we had all of our board, council, and sponsors to the annual Appreciation Dinner at Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove.

There is always something happening here. If you are keeping up via this newsletter, you are certainly in the loop. Not only are our official activities listed here, but our amazing Communications team also lets you know about Events of Interest with our sponsors and in our design community at large. So, be certain to read this from end to end! And the best part is, it’s always archived in our linktree on the Instagram page, for reference.

In addition to everything that is happening on the surface, the Manhattan chapter has also just been able to close off the new board recruitment season, and I’m proud to report that we will be headed up by an amazing new board for 2024-2025. Our chapter remains vital and robustly well run as we move into the future. Read on for details on the Who’s Who included in this newsletter.

Now, what’s next you ask? Coming up on September 28 will be our next chapter meeting—a field trip to Stamford, Conn., where we’ll have the pleasure of a Kitchen Trends presentation by NKBA National and a tour of the brand-new CoCreate space, hosted by Monogram, with transportation via bus for the full day event. Keep your eye out for the invitation and register early! Or join us there if you travel by car or train.

After that is another of our amazing Education Day events at the A&D Building on October 26, concluding with a cocktail celebration at Dacor to celebrate the 60^th Anniversary of the NKBA. And, of course, November and December will be just as chock full. So don’t miss any of them—make certain that you are a registered member with the Manhattan Chapter! Ask our membership chair, Jeannine Price, to help you with the process: jeannineprice@gmail.com.

See you in September! –

Julie

SPECIAL NKBA EVENT: SAVANT GALLERY & EXPERIENCE CENTER TOUR

Tuesday, September 19, 5:30pm – 7:30 pm

120 Wooster St, New York, NY

You're invited to an exciting tour at the Savant Experience Center in SoHo!

Discover the latest in smart home technology and experience the future of technology in design. The evening begins at the Savant Gallery Space at 120 Wooster Street, in SoHo, before moving to Savant's immersive Experience Center on Broadway.

You'll have the opportunity to get hands-on with our intuitive control system and witness how we can seamlessly integrate with your client’s lifestyle. We hope this tour will leave you inspired.

Click here to register

TASTE OF SPAIN—A TAPAS EXPERIENCE EVENT FOR K&B

Tuesday, September 19, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Dive into the world of quartz products with Massimo Bellucchi, VP of Kitchen & Bath at Cosentino, on Tuesday, September 19, at their A&D Showroom. He'll take us on a tour to explore what sets quartz apart from other architectural surface materials. We'll also discover how these quartz innovations can benefit your sustainable projects and fulfill your design vision for clients. It's going to be an exciting journey! All while enjoying a Taste of Spain’s most delectable tapas.

Space is limited—register now.

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.

The September Business Webinar Series will specifically focus on Employee Retention. Beginning September 13, sessions will focus on Why Employees Quit, and How to Engage and retain Gen Z and Millennial Employees. Design Webinars will address Balancing Technology and Design, and Biophilic Design.

All programs begin at 12:00 PM ET.
Weekly Series: Get the complete schedule here.

KITCHEN AND BATH TRENDS

Wednesday, October 4, 4:00 – 6:00 P

Join us for an exhilarating discussion on current and upcoming trends in the kitchen and bath space at Grande Central Showroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to dialogue with industry experts across categories within the kitchen and bath industry.

Panelist include:

Brian Gallop, A&D Representative & Brand Ambassador, Simon's Hardware & Bath

Bianca Olsson, Group East Team Trade Representative, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove East

Jamie Keel, Manhattan Market Representative, Cambria

Click here to register.

NKBA MANHATTAN CELEBRATES EDUCATION DAY WITH THE 60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL KITCHEN & BATH ASSOC. (NKBA)

October 26 -- SAVE THE DATE

A&D Building, 150 E 58th St., New York, NY

NKBA Manhattan celebrates the National NKBA's 60th year with four fun learning CEU events throughout the A&D Building, ending in a celebratory cocktail party hosted by Dacor Kitchens.

The day starts with a luncheon Keynote by NKBA's CEO Bill Darcy, followed by three CEU programs. What’s new? What's next on the horizon? Join us for an informative journey through the last 60 years and the evolution of the kitchen and bath. Learn about new products and current design concepts for implementation in your and your client's homes.

Then join us for a celebratory cocktail party for the National Kitchen & Bath Association, uplifting the professional standards of our industry for the last 60 years.

SAVE THE DATE! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, FOR A FUN LEARNING DAY WITH US

DESIGN MEETS TECH

November 1, 5:00 PM

Be our guest at the second DESIGN MEETS TECH Event in New York City by CONNECTED DESIGN

Technology has the power to enhance a design. No longer a clump of unsightly wires and buttons, smart home tech has evolved to encompass beautiful and often invisible products. Clients understand how this tech enhances their lives; you, the designer, need to know what to specify to make homes even more lovely.

Connected Design is hosting this event exclusively for those designers looking for education around smart home tech. Along with a panel on the smart home, meet with tech manufacturers presenting their products in a design-friendly fashion.

Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to grow your business and your knowledge.

Click graphic right to enlarge.

RSVP here for the 2023 Connected Design Meets Tech Event in New York City

MIELE ESPRESSO BREAK

Every Thursday, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Miele New York Experience Center

A&D Building, 150 E 58th St., 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.

26 YEARS AGO

By Mark Rosenhaus— Continuing the recap of the Manhattan Chapter’s first 25 years, I reminisce the events in our first two years. Pictured to the left is our board, from left to right: Reeva Locker, Mark Rosenhaus, Ann Morris, Colette Whitney, Michael Storms, Sue Kasten, Nancy Mullan, Ester Kloc.

October 23, 1997

Country Floors, Alexandra Coote presented “The Basics of Tile.”

November 20, 1997

New Hearth, sponsored by Delia Associates, Frank Paone of Abbaka, presented, “If You Can’t Stand the Heat, Get Outta the Kitchen.”

December 11, 1997

Our holiday party, sponsored by Sub-Zero, was celebrated at Lance Fung Gallery. The 9th Annual New York Cares Coat Drive was an incentive for free admission.

January 15, 1998

Kenneth X. Charbonneau presented, “Color... Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – A Forecast into the Year 2000.”

February 19, 1998

Sponsored by Amtico, Ron Katz presented “Rethinking Flooring – Alternatives for Kitchens & Baths.”

December 15, 1998

Our second annual Holiday Party was sponsored by Sub-Zero Corporation and Goldman Associates at The National Arts Club, a landmarked building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The incoming 1999 chapter officers were introduced. James Johnson performed.

Stay tuned for more! Were you at any event? Feel free to share memories or photos

NKBA MANHATTAN CHAPTER WELCOMES NEW SPONSOR AJ MADISON

Founded in 2001, AJ Madison boasts a 16,000-square-foot flagship showroom in Brooklyn, New York, offering over 20,000 SKUs and more than 150 premium brands. Their team caters to contractors, builders, and designers as well as homeowners. Visit them at 3605 13th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11218 and welcome Mary Moulds. 609-273-8808; maryM@ajmadison.com

HASTINGS TILE & BATH INTRODUCES NEW LINE

Hastings Bath Collection launches a new console collection, Tuby, bringing a fresh take to bathroom console design and functionality. Its slim, minimalist matte black anodized aluminum frame defines the series. The collection comes in a range of concepts, styles, depths, and layouts to suit your space and room layout. With 44 solid-surface colorways, creating an individual solution that speaks to your design theme is made seamless.

The collection features Tuby Anime, offering a flexible, adjustable storage surface. The Tuby Anime Hand Wash provides a slimmer, compact design. And, the Tuby Telaio, brings an additional level of customizations with options for vessel sinks and textured matte solid surface. For more information, contact nycsales@hastingstilebath.com.

Discover more at www.hastingstilebath.com.

SUB-ZERO, WOLF, AND COVE KITCHEN DESIGN CONTEST ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS NOW

Have a kitchen featuring Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances completed in 2022-2023? 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 here and start your entry today!

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Jeannine Price: Elevating Luxury Interior Design and Industry Connections

By Diana Mosher -- Meet Jeannine Price, a highly regarded professional based in Eastern Long Island, New York. With over a decade of experience in luxury marketplace sales, Jeannine has emerged as a prominent figure in the industry.

Her artistic journey began early, nurtured by her grandfather, who served as her mentor, teaching her to paint. She channeled her artistic talents into various endeavors, including designing artwork for middle school theater, creating large-scale murals, and producing graphic art for local Hamptons publications. Her passion for drawing and architecture grew during her time at FIT, ultimately leading to a lifelong commitment to interior design, where she excelled in kitchen and bath design. This journey culminated in the formation of Redbarn Designworks two decades ago.

Jeannine's exceptional ability to collaborate with designers, architects, and design build firms sets her apart. Drawing from her extensive luxury design background, she seamlessly integrates her expertise into collaborative efforts, positioning herself as a leading consultant and designer within the Kitchen and Bath luxury marketplace.

Representing Waterworks across Long Island and the Hamptons, Jeannine fosters connections and elevates the brand's presence. Beyond her remarkable sales career, she currently serves as the Membership Chair for the NKBA Manhattan Chapter. She values learning from industry peers and surrounding herself with talented individuals, enabling her to stay u-to-date on the latest advances. Her active involvement in this association offers invaluable avenues for professional growth and contributions to the industry's advancement.

Jeannine's dedication to excellence is evident through her memberships in the NKBA, IDS, and ASID, and her achievements include claiming first place at the IDS Swatched event. Her outstanding work has garnered recognition, earning her features in respected publications.

On a personal level, growing up in a coastal town, Jeannine developed an appreciation for boating and beaches. She enjoys being surrounded by family and friends and finds happiness in her time spent with her husband and two daughters. With a heartfelt affection for animals, she commits herself to fostering senior dogs with disabilities.

STAY CONNECTED! Get Social with the Manhattan Chapter

The Communications Committee seeks volunteers for the newsletter to supply or report on relevant industry news. If you have social media skills or writing skills, we'd love you to join our team. Please contact: Communications@nkbamanhattan.com. Our Manhattan Chapter exists to serve you, our members! Give some love to our social media accounts—the best way to stay in touch. Tell us you want to join our team, register for invitations or to receive our newsletter, click here.

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