LOVE IS IN THE AIR

. . , but forget the traditional hearts and flowers, because February shifts our focus toward the imminent 2024 NKBA | KBIS Las Vegas event.

We kicked-off the new year with a bang at the well-attended chapter meeting at Miele's showroom in the A&D building. Miele's executive chef knocked it out of the park.

The transfer of leadership transpired seamlessly as the gavel changed hands, and our newly elected officers were duly sworn-in. In recognition of our outgoing president's two years of dedicated service, a thoughtful accolade from our members was presented. 2023 events were encapsulated in a year-in-review video streaming in the background, highlighting last year's events. If you didn’t see the video, watch it below.

February 27-29, 2024

KBIS: CHAPTER TOURS

Are you registered for KBIS? Then please join us in Las Vegas for the Manhattan-NYC Chapter-sponsored Tours and Special Events.  

Join us at the NKBA | KBIS show in Las Vegas on Tuesday the 27th and Wednesday the 28th for North America's largest and most prestigious kitchen and bath event:KBIS, the place to be for Kitchen & Bath design!

REGISTER HERE FOR BOOTH TOURS

Meet up with us for the awards dinner on Monday night, and then be part of our Tuesday and Wednesday 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 supplies 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. (see story below)

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

THE NEW AMERICAN HOME® 2024!

Chapter Excursion, Las Vegas. 

Sponsored by Signature Kitchen Suite



The 2024 show home returns to the familiar luxury-home community of Ascaya in Henderson, NV. However, the 2024 edition distinguishes itself with an extensive list of new products and eye-catching design elements, a symbol of energy efficiency and innovation. TNAH 2024 is designed to exceed the requirements for certification to the Emerald level of the National Green Building Standard™.

REGISTER HERE FOR EXCURSION

Features include the latest in kitchen design with Signature Kitchen Suite ENERGY STAR®-rated appliances and appliances, including the 18” integrated Freezer Column, Caesarstone, Wellborn Cabinets, and LG styler. Smart home technologies in lighting, LG A/C Technologies, LG Electronics, and the Latest solar storage battery, electrical panels, Kohler Home Energy including EIR Intelligent Toilet.

February 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM

VENTILATION CEU EVENT

Miele Experience Center

Ventilation design comes in many styles—from wall-mounted to island hoods to built-in cabinetry units to ceiling extractors and downdrafts disappearing into countertops. Whether classic or modern, it is an eye-catching centerpiece to your kitchen or it seamlessly blends in for an unobstructed view. But not every vent option can be installed interchangeably with your design and the appliances it needs to work in conjunction.

Done incorrectly, it can ruin a look and be very costly to fix; understanding what works and what doesn't is a crucial aspect of the design concept. Done correctly, you avoid costly overruns or returns or, worse, structural modifications. Ventilation is not the sexiest of kitchen design topics, but if understood, it can avoid the dark hole of backpedaling on your design vision. 

Please RSVP for this CEU special event to newyorkcenter@mieleusa.com.

Tuesday, February 13-14, 2024

NEW YORK BUILD 2024

Javits Center

New York Build will be at the Javits Center on February 13-14, 2024. Complimentary tickets are limited, so be sure to register today. A totally unique experience over the 2 days:

• Including contractors, architects, civil engineers, developers, local councils, house builders/associations, and construction professionals. Speakers across 13 conference tracks, including Future of Construction, Architecture, Digital Construction, Sustainability, Real Estate, and more. AIA CES-approved workshops;
• The Festival of Construction with DJs, musicians, live performances, food and drinks tastings, entertainment, and more. Exclusive networking parties;
• Networking event for Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction;
•  400+ exhibitors showcasing the latest services, products, and innovations.

You can register for no-cost tickets at www.newyorkbuildexpo.com

Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

DESIGN INDUSTRY EVENT

TileBar Showroom, 45 West 21^st Street

In the continued spirit of camaraderie and collaboration, we are inviting NKBA members to this exciting industry event! Please feel free to share this invite with your group. We have a LIMITED number of tickets reserved for your organization, courtesy of IDS.

REGISTER HERE: √PromoCode: NKBAFEB7

Curbless Shower Design with Darryl Jones

An in-depth examination of linear drain systems in a curbless shower. Participants will learn about Universal Design, the positive impact of a barrier-free shower system, the best waterproofing practices, and more!

Thursday, May 5, 2024

DESIGNER EVENT

Sponsored by Clerestory and Savant

Clerestory, Inc., is hosting an event at the Savant Experience Center in SoHo on Thursday, May 2nd. For designers and industry professionals, for an evening of food, drinks, and games! Learn more about Clerestory in the Savant-connected home showroom. More event details and event time to follow, or contact the team at hello@clerestory.app

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

• Beyond the Surface: Using Unique Materials That Add Texture & Drama to a Project (February 5)
• Precious Metals in Luxury Kitchen & Bath (Feb. 6)
• Specifying Solid Wood Surfaces (Feb. 13)
• 2024 Trends in Kitchens & Baths with Engineered Surfaces (Feb. 20)

BUSINESS

• Breaking the Chains of Inefficiency: Reimagining Your Day-to-Day Operations (Feb. 14)

Programs begin at 12:00 PM EST. 

Weekly Series: Get the complete schedule here.

NKBA MANHATTAN WELCOMES FRANZ VIEGENER

Renowned for its uncompromising quality, the Franz Viegener brand is a modern amalgam of South American passion and German engineering, producing sculptural bath and kitchen fittings that synthesize architecture, geometric forms, and fluidity. Our commitment is to provide quality bath and kitchen fixtures for the residential and contract/hospitality markets. Developed specifically for the North American market, Franz Viegener is headquartered in Chicagoland, IL.  

We are thrilled to be supporting the Manhattan chapter of NKBA and we hope that if you have any projects where our products would be a fit, you’ll reach out to us! Please feel free to contact Paul Burghardt at pburghardt@franzviegener.com.

THE BEST WHITE QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE

“Cambria starts with the purest, whitest, natural quartz on Earth,” says Cambria EVP of Design Summer Kath. “Because we own our own mine, we are highly selective about every piece of quartz we use and only select pure white or clear. By using the highest purity natural quartz available, it allows us to achieve depth, quality, and saturation which, in turn, results in stunning designs.”

Explore more projects at Cambria

YOU. US. 2,500 SQ. FT. OF INNOVATION TO EXPLORE.

It’s that time of year again … Häfele is headed to the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) to showcase our range of organizational solutions and innovations that we hope will inspire your next project (and the ones after). From lighting to kitchen solutions to decorative hardware— we’ve got plenty of “new” that we’re excited about. It’ll all be on display in booth #N3039 at the 2024 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, from February 27 to February 29, 2024—and we’re giving you a free pass to experience it. Simply click here to register for KBIS 2024 and enter promo code EXIV134848 for your FREE expo admission to the show. We can’t wait to see you there!

VOLA BY HASTINGS

Vola by Hastings Bath Collection features the latest RS11 models.

With 27 finishes to choose from, the hands-free sanitizers are available in wall mount, table mount, or freestanding designs and can be used with foam, fluid soap, or sanitizer gel.

Discover more at www.hastingsbathcollectio.com

INTRODUCING THE THERMADOR DESIGN COUNCIL

We’re thrilled to announce our next Design Council term, comprised of an exceptional group of design professionals representing top markets across the nation. By sharing insights and design recommendations based on direct experience with clients, the Thermador Design Council truly enables us to deliver luxury home appliances that exceed expectations on design, functionality, and technology. For questions, please email Lillian.OBourke@bshg.com

Meet the Council

WOLF REDESIGNS INDUCTION COOKTOP

Redesigned with control and style in mind, the Wolf Induction Cooktop pairs exceptionally efficient cooking technology with a sleek new look and powerful features accessible via an intuitive touchscreen.

Two design styles—Contemporary and Transitional—and two size options—30” and 36”—allow for seamless integration into any space and kitchen design. Product highlights include Full-Color Touchscreen Controls, 17 Power Settings + Boost Mode, new Square Zone Aesthetics, and still an oh-so-easy-to-clean surface! Sleek design. Exceptional efficiency.

Discover more features HERE!