HD Expo 2010: Nothing but Hospitable

A report from the 2010 Hospitality Design Expo Both Dorothy Gale and the hospitality industry know there is no place like home.  The furniture, lighting, carpeting, wall décor and other furnishings for hotels, restaurants, clubs and yachts exhibited at...

Coverings 2010 Report

Coverings, the tile and stone exhibition and conference, took place in Orlando from April 27–30. By all measures it was a successful show. Coverings reported a 7 percent increase in attendance over 2009’s 22,000 attendees. Zoe Voigt, tile writer and author...
K/BIS 2010 Report

K/BIS 2010 Report

Though smaller in size and attendance than some years past, K/BIS 2010 – in my humble opinion – had a more positive and optimistic vibe despite the numbers. A smaller footprint and more compact booths gave the illusion of better traffic. Nielsen...

Who to See at K/BIS: My Great 8

I look forward to the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show every year, anxious to see which trends and products will prevail. As homeowners continue to remodel and upgrade, they’ll focus on the two most-used rooms of the home: the kitchen and the bathroom....

K/BIS Trend Watch: Kitchen & Bath’s Top 10

The kitchen and bathroom are the two most-used rooms in your home, so shouldn’t they be first in line for a face lift? A common misconception is that these remodels have to cost a fortune.  However, many kitchens and baths already have great elements and...