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March-April 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

COUNCIL MEETINGS

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

Hybrid In-Person/Zoom Meetings 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.

March 21, 2024 Savant Showroom

April 18, 2024 Dacor Showroom

May 16, 2024 Sub-Zero Showroom

CHAPTER MEETINGS

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

Thursday, March 21

KBIS RECAP

Savant Showroom

Thursday, April 18

EARTH DAY

Dacor Showroom

Thursday, May 16

RECAP: EURO-CUCINA 2024 &

SALONE DEL MOBILE MILANO

Sub-Zero Showroom

Thursday, June 20

SUMMER STYLE

July TBD

SUMMER SOCIAL

August TBD

BOARD DINNER

Thursday, September 19

CHAPTER MEETING

Thursday, October 17

3^rd ANNUAL EDU DAY

Thursday, November 21

CHAPTER MEETING

HOLIDAY PARTY & 25TH ANNIVERSARY

INDUSTRY EVENTS

For details, see "Events of Interest" below.

Tuesday, March 19-20, 2024

LED–UCATION

Hilton Midtown NYC

Registration Details Here

Tuesday, March 19,2024

AN EVENING OF MYSTIQUE & MIRTH

NEXT CHAPTER MEETING

Thursday, March 21

Savant SoHo Experience Center–561 Broadway #3

CEU KBIS 2024 RECAP by

AWARD-WINNING DESIGNER

Did you miss the show, or do you just want to relive all the highlights from KBIS 2024? Come to award-winning designer Sharon Sherman's KBIS Recap presentation and earn CEU credit for attending our March Chapter Meeting. Experience the KBIS parties, the awards, the education sessions, and, of course, the show floor! In Savant state-of-the-art connected home SoHo showroom

Learn More & Register

Hafele Hosts an Illuminating February Chapter Meeting

By Diana Mosher -- Kitchen and bath designers always welcome the opportunity to expand their lighting knowledge for an even better client experience. On February 15, NKBA Manhattan Chapter members came out for a special Chapter Meeting at the Hӓfele Showroom at 20 West 22nd Street. Rod Jean, Lighting Business Development Manager for Hӓfele NYC Metro, presented “Luminous Living: Elevating Kitchen Experiences.”

Attendees at the February Chapter Meeting enjoyed a Valentines Day themed menu with light bites and drinks as Rod shared his insights into the art and science of kitchen lighting design.

Hӓfele’s strong foundation of collaboration with millworkers has uniquely positioned the brand with an in-depth understanding of the transformative impact of lighting. Hӓfele’s lighting solutions including LED strips, spotlights and ambient lighting seamlessly integrate into millwork projects elevating not only the visual appeal but also the functionality and efficiency of every kitchen installation.

Rod is passionate about all aspects of lighting. His big take-away was once you experience the beauty, visual drama and functionality of layered lighting throughout the kitchen—and inside drawers and cabinets—there’s no going back. A layered lighting approach with strategic placement creates a truly luxury experience.

During his interactive presentation, Rod encouraged audience participation as he explored the transformative impact of lighting on our daily lives. From ambient illumination that sets the mood to precision task lighting and aesthetically pleasing accent lighting,

Rod described Hӓfele's many innovative solutions. Proper lighting within cabinets and drawers allows users to categorize and arrange items effectively. Lighting choices add an aesthetic dimension to the kitchen as well as personalization through a range of options that allow the resident to express their style and preferences.

Visit Our Facebook Page and be sure to tag the images of you at this enlighting event. Photos by Jeff Siegel

As Rod noted, layered lighting ensures flexibility for various kitchen activities. By integrating smart lighting technologies and considering color temperature and CRI, Hӓfele’s aim is to not only meet but exceed the evolving expectations of modern kitchen design.

Thank you to our hosts for a fabulous event! If you missed NKBA Manhattan’s February Chapter Meeting at Hӓfele, you can catch all the fun by watching our event coverage!

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.

Photo/Video by Jeff Siegal

REVELING IN VICTORY: WE RETURN TRIUMPHANT, BRIMMING WITH INSPIRATION, EXHILARATION, AND THE SWEET EXHAUSTION OF ACHIEVEMENT!

As we journey back from the exhilarating NKBA | KBIS 2024 experience in vibrant Las Vegas, a whirlwind of emotions accompanies us. Marked by an unmistakable sense of camaraderie and a shared understanding of the transformative impact of our time at the Design Construction Week's (DCW) trade fair. Personally, I find myself swelling with pride for our esteemed Manhattan–NYC Chapter, basking in the glow of recognition awarded to us by the National NKBA. Securing five prestigious awards for excellence presented at the NKBA Leadership-to-Leadership conference is a testament to our collective collaboration, dedication, and pursuit of excellence. They say success speaks volumes, and our Chapter's remarkable achievements stand as a beacon of inspiration, a testament to the commitment of our hard-working volunteer members, board officers, sponsors, and council members. Let us pause to applaud their remarkable contributions and celebrate this extraordinary honor.

Let's give a round of applause for their outstanding achievements:

👏 Jeannine Price for Best Membership

👏 Barbara Haberman for Best Volunteer

👏 Julie L. Schuster for Best President

👏 NKBA Manhattan Chapter for 25 Years Established

👏 Spirit Award (EduDay–60th Anniversary) – Produced by Charle-John Cafiero, Toni Sabatino, & NKBA member volunteers

For those who missed out on attending KBIS this year, worry not. Our next month’s newsletter promises to capture some of the finest KBIS moments with our sponsors. And for those eager to relive the highlights from KBIS 2024, mark your calendars for the March 21st Chapter meeting at Savant SoHo Experience Center. Where Award-winning designer Sharon Sherman will present a CEU KBIS 2024 RECAP. Register here

If you couldn't catch NKBA | KBIS Global President & CEO Bill Darcy's State of the Industry (SOI) address and insights with his distinguished panel of experts, we have the video below.

Diana Mosher offers an insightful recap of last month's informative chapter meeting on layered LED lighting, graciously hosted by our gold sponsor, Hafele. This month's spotlight article highlights Diana, the Co-chair of our Programs Committee and an ad-hoc editor of this newsletter. We get a glimpse of her entrepreneurial career and worldwide experiences.

And with spring just around the corner, what better way to embrace the season than by partaking in the myriad of industry events lined up for March, April, and May? Take note of our industry calendar (left column in our newsletter), featuring standout events like our sister organization’s DLFNY’s LEDucation trade fair at NYC’s Sixth Ave Sheraton Hotel and our new Sponsor Franz Viegener's “An Evening Of Mystique & Mirth” in SoHo. Additionally, don't forget to support DIFFA as they celebrate their 40th anniversary with a Gala at the Chelsea Piers—an iconic organization deserving everyone’s backing.

Prepare yourself for an engaging array of events slated for April and May, promising an enriching blend of professional development and networking opportunities. April’s chapter meeting at our esteemed gold sponsor Dacor’s Showroom is transformed into a hub of sustainability and innovation for our Earth Day celebration. Then, in May, the bustling energy of NYCxDesign activities will sweep across the city, igniting inspiration at every turn and transforming the concrete jungle into a haven of design innovation. Our chapter will celebrate May at the Sub-Zero Showroom, highlighting design trends here and in Europe. Further, make sure to attend the prestigious ICFF Trade Fair at NYC's Javits Convention Center, where industry leaders converge to unveil our field's latest advancements and trends.

Stay tuned for comprehensive updates on these events via our Facebook, IG, LinkedIn, and YouTube platforms and forthcoming newsletter editions. With ample time remaining to join our vibrant community and indulge in the Spring season's offerings, we extend a warm invitation to join us. For assistance and guidance, our Award-winning Membership Chair, Jeannine Price, is your go-to guide, always ready to extend a warm welcome and assist you in embarking on an enriching journey at the NKBA.

Warm regards,

Charlé-John

President, NKBA-NYC Chapter

Meet Diana Mosher

By Jamie Keel — Diana Mosher, principal of Diana Mosher Associates LLC, joined the NKBA Manhattan Chapter for its many networking and education opportunities. “I wanted to spend time around experienced kitchen and bath designers to learn more about how it’s all done, see new products, and build relationships with manufacturers so I can up-level the services I offer my clients.”

She currently serves on the Programs Committee as Co-Chair, and she is a member of the Auxiliary Council. “Volunteering is essential to the success of the Chapter, but volunteers also

benefit immensely,” says Diana. “The more you put in, the more you get from your membership.” She is also active in the American Society of Interior Designers New York Metro Chapter, where she previously served on the Board as Communications Director.

Diana enjoys working on both commercial and residential projects in NYC and surrounding suburbs. She’s currently designing a workplace project across from Grand Central Station, and she’s always up for an apartment project.

“My interest in apartments actually began when I was a child. We moved many times when my father’s advertising career took us from New York to Frankfurt, Mexico City, and Caracas. I loved touring new construction and vintage apartments with my mother, who also happens to be a very good decorator. There would be a hotel stay, then a short-term furnished apartment typically while we waited for our furniture to be shipped, and then a larger apartment until it was time to move to a new city in another country and do it all over again,” says Diana.

Image: Bathroom design by Diana Mosher.

Photography by Kitty Dadi

In fact, these early experiences have shaped her design business and marketing niche as a New York City apartment designer—consulting in cities everywhere.

Diana resides in a co-op in the historic district of Jackson Heights, where she and her husband raised two sons. “We were excited to welcome our first grandchild last month on Leap Day! Luckily, my son’s apartment will accommodate their growing family. And so did ours. But I remember my friend was raising her baby in a one-bedroom apartment. Her experience inspired me to pitch and sell my very first interior design article to one of the baby magazines. It was called “No Nursery… No Problem.”

Diana worked full-time in print and digital publishing while earning her degree from the New York School of Interior Design. When she wasn’t at school, she interviewed architects, real estate developers, and interior designers about their projects, reported on trends, and attended trade shows like ICFF, KBIS, NeoCon, and the Milan Furniture Fair. She also launched a popular awards program showcasing the

apartment industry’s best architecture and design.

Diana says, “Decisions about finishes, stylish plumbing fixtures, and appliances drive the success of

commercial and residential design projects. My membership in NKBA Manhattan Chapter helps prepare me for that.”

NKBA | KBIS GLOBAL PRESIDENT & CEO BILL DARCY ADDRESSED THE ASSOCIATION’S MEMBERSHIP AT KBIS 2024.

By Elisa Fernández-Arias -- Bill Darcy, Global President & CEO of NKBA | KBIS, gave an inspiring State of the Association (SOA) address to members during KBIS 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. He also announced the extension of the Design & Construction Week co-location agreement between NKBA | KBIS and NAHB through 2030.

NKBA | KBIS Global President & CEO Bill Darcy moderated a highly impactful and forward-looking State of the Industry (SOI) panel, with experts from four organizations that are widely-recognized as authoritative sources for economic, housing and remodeling insights and trends.

The panel discussion focused on the direction of the market as we move into 2024 and beyond, focusing on the drivers, challenges and opportunities ahead. The four widely respected panelists’ conversation covered a range of topics impacting the Kitchen & Bath industry

Watch the Video Here.

NKBA | KBIS TOASTS KBIS’ 60TH ANNIVERSARY AT KBIS 2024 WITH CHAMPAGNE AND GIVEAWAYS

Following a year-long commemoration of its 60th anniversary kicked off at KBIS 2023, NKBA | KBIS celebrated six decades of its trade show with a champagne toast and giveaways on February 29, 2024. NKBA|KBIS Global President & CEO Bill Darcy and Chief Global Relations Officer Suzie Williford welcomed KBIS attendees to the show’s NEXTStage and shared KBIS highlights from the past 60 years.

Suzie Williford pointed out that KBIS started with 24 exhibitors and 250 attendees in 1964, and today, the show features nearly 700 exhibitors spanning over a half-million square feet and attracts more than 110,000 kitchen and bath industry professionals. “How do we top that next year?” asked Williford. “We will. We somehow think of something every year, and we’ve been doing that every year since 1964.”

Darcy asked the audience to toast KBIS—its past and its future. “Here’s not only to the last 60 years of KBIS but also to the next 60 years of KBIS.” Next year, DCW will again take place from Feb. 25 – 27, 2025, in Las Vegas.

Click here for more KBIS News Highlights And 10-Things To Know: On-Site Awards The Plaza And More

Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

AN EVENING OF MYSTIQUE & MIRTH

DIFFA–UPCOMING 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

The Lighthouse Pier 61, Chelsea Piers

DIFFA is excited to announce that tickets to its highly anticipated 40th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, March 28th, are officially on sale. Held at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, the evening is sure to be a magical celebration featuring a star-studded lineup of entertainment, including Tony Award® Winner Adrienne Warren (Tina –The Tina Turner Musical), vocalist and trumpeter Brian Newman, and celebrity DJ Michaelangelo L’Acqua. The Gala will commemorate a remarkable legacy—forty years of impactful DIFFA initiatives—and raise critical funds to further support DIFFA’s grantees.

Gala tickets, tables, and sponsorship packages are available for purchase here.

Thursday, May 2, 2024

DESIGNER EVENT

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.

BUSINESS

Strong Relationships Create Strong Sales (March 13)

DESIGN

Using Spoak to Create Dream Spaces and Elevate Your Business (March 12)
Creating Detailed and Comprehensive Proposals (March 14)
3D Kitchen and Bath Design with Chief Architect Software (March 19)
Autokitchen: How to Incorporate Custom Elements in Your Designs (March 26)

Programs begin at 12:00 PM EST.

Weekly Series: Get the complete schedule here.

KBIS DEBUTS IN PHILADELPHIA

The first AIKD Kitchen Show drew approximately 24 exhibitors and 250 attendees to Philadelphia in 1964. In 1973, show management was turned over to the trade show division of Gralla Publications, which at the time, published Kitchen & Bath Business magazine. The AIKD Kitchen Show joined with Gralla’s Apartment Builder/Developer Conference and Exposition and became the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show and the National Kitchen and Bath Conference.

In 1981, the AIKD Kitchen Show changed its name to the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). That show, initially a very small gathering, has grown to be the centerpiece of North America’s kitchen and bath industry.

Since 2014, the show has been held in conjunction with the International Builders’ Show (IBS), sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Other construction-related trade shows are held at the same time, and the coordinated events are called Design & Construction Week. DCW brings together 80,000 design and construction professionals in the largest annual gathering of the residential design and construction industry. (Image from the 2015 show in Las Vegas)

Join us next week at Savant to enjoy a recap of the most recent KBIS 2023! Register today!

Cambria Style Magazine explores The Transformative Power of Design

Cambria is the publisher of Cambria Style, a custom magazine filled with lifestyle stories, interior design inspiration, and advice. The publication’s goal is to provide consumers with purposeful, creative content, and the thoughtfully crafted spaces emerge as an influential art form, affecting emotions and well-being. Offering unique perspectives that inspire and resonate, the magazine is driven by the transformative power of design to shape a more beautiful and meaningful world.

Learn more or subscribe for yourself!

Hastings Bath Collection Introduces Unique Basin Line

Hastings Bath Collection introduces the Poli console series offering two models, Poli 58 and Poli 30. Poli 58 presents a sleek cylindrical design and modern style that’s available in 13 contemporary ceramic colors, five frame finishes and two different diameter basins. Poli 30

carries similar lines, a truncated pillar-shaped design, and the same color palette. However, this console has an integrated tone-on-tone matching lower shelf built into the stainless steel frame for extra storage. Each model offers optional modular accessories to customize

and elevate usability in your space.

Discover more at Hasting

GE Appliances & Savant Partner to Revolutionize Net Zero Energy Homes

GE Appliances, a Haier company, and Savant Systems, Inc., are partnering to launch a revolutionary whole-home, connected solution that allows consumers to take control of their energy efficiency and management, plus provide options for home builders and homeowners to streamline installation and control everything with an intuitive app.

For the first time, homeowners and builders can work with an expert to create an integrated package of trusted, reliable, innovative, and energy efficient smart products from GE Appliances and Savant that will work together seamlessly to help consumers achieve their net zero energy or lower carbon emissions goals. The new line was unveiled last month at the NAHB International Builders' Show^® (IBS) and the NKBA Kitchen & Bath Industry Show^® (KBIS) during Design Construction Week in Las Vegas.

Thermador unveils Induction Cooking Guide

The popularity of induction cooking has been on the rise in recent years, with consumers increasingly recognizing its benefits. It provides excellent precision, quick and responsive temperature control, and easy cleanup. To assist consumers, Thermador has created an Induction Cooking Guide to examine everything you need to know about induction cooking. From understanding how induction works to expert tips, we have you and your clients covered.

Learn More at Thermador or contact Lillian O'Bourke.

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