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Fred started the discussion NEW E-MAGZINE: KB Product Profiles - August 2021 Issue in the forum Member News & Announcements

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 15:06:14 -0400

The August 2021 issue of KB Product Profiles is now available for members at:

Member-E-Magazine – KB Designers Network

Fred started the discussion NEW E-MAGAZINE: KB Product Profiles – July 2021 Issue in the forum Member News & Announcements

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:57:27 -0400

The July 2021 issue of KB Product Profiles is now available for members at:

Member-E-Magazine – KB Designers Network

Fred started the discussion NEW MEMBER EVENT: Instagram for Designers: How to Build Your Brand on Instagram in the forum Member News & Announcements

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:56:35 -0400

An exclusive member event entitled “Instagram for Designers: How to Build Your Brand on Instagram” is planned for 7/15 at 2PM ET. This is a virtual event that will be held via Zoom.

Fred started the discussion NEW E-MAGAZINE: KB Product Profiles - June 2021 Issue in the forum Member News & Announcements

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:51:27 -0400

The June 2021 issue of KB Product Profiles is now available for members at:

Member-E-Magazine – KB Designers Network

Fred started the discussion NEW BLOG POST: Our Favorite Designer Podcasts in the forum Member News & Announcements

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 20:22:27 -0400

The latest blog post from Janice Costa provides a helpful roundup of podcasts that might be of interest to kitchen and bath designers; inspiration comes from many sources!

Our Favorite Designer Podcasts – KB Designers Network

Fred started the discussion NEW E-MAGAZINE: KB Product Profiles May 2021 Issue in the forum Member News & Announcements

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 03:25:36 -0400

The May 2021 issue of KB Product Profiles is now available for members at:

Member-E-Magazine – KB Designers Network

Enjoy!

Fred started the discussion NEW BLOG POST: The Benefits of Designing Pet-Friendly Spaces in the forum Member News & Announcements

Mon, 03 May 2021 02:53:59 -0400

Our founder Janice Costa, who is both a kitchen and bath design as well as pet industry entrepreneur, has published a new blog post entitled “The Benefits of Designing Pet-Friendly Spaces” which can be viewed at the following URL:

https://kbdesignersnetwork.com/designing-pet-friendly-spaces/

Fred started the discussion NEW E-MAGAZINE: Fabulous Finds Spring 2021 Issue in the forum Member News & Announcements

Mon, 03 May 2021 02:49:12 -0400

We are excited to announce that the inaugural issue of our Fabulous Finds newsletter is now available in the E-Magazine section or via the following URL: https://kbdesignersnetwork.com/member/emagazine/#currentfab

You will also find the newly released April 2021 Product Profiles at the following…

Fred started the discussion NEW CONTENT UPDATE: KB Product Profiles - April 2021 Issue in the forum Member News & Announcements

Sat, 01 May 2021 03:15:43 -0400

The new issue of KB Product Profiles is now available at:

https://kbdesignersnetwork.com/member/emagazine/#currentissue

Fred replied to the discussion WHERE are you? in the forum General Discussion

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:00:51 -0400

You’ve raised a wonderful point; given that kitchen and bath design can be such a location-centric service, it is critical to communicate the geographic area that you serve as a designer.

One of the best ways to do that is to have location content on your website which not only speaks directly to prospective customers but which can also help to…

Karla started the discussion WHERE are you? in the forum General Discussion

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 04:01:10 -0400

Where is your business located?

Okay, so YOU know where you are located…but, do potential clients when they get to your web site?

Oh, you THINK your location is listed on your web site, but…IS IT??

Can you go to your site, right now and…when you get to every page (oh, GESH & at least on the Contact page!) figure out where you are located, if…

Fred started the discussion NEW CONTENT UPDATE: KB Product Profiles and Blog Post in the forum Member News & Announcements

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 01:49:34 -0400

The new issue of KB Product Profiles is now available at:

https://kbdesignersnetwork.com/member/emagazine/#currentissue

A new blog post honoring 3 pioneering women in kitchen and bath design is also available:

Women’s History Month: Three Women Who Paved the Way for the Kitchen & Bath Industry

Janice started the discussion Member Gallery of Projects in the forum Member News & Announcements

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:07:11 -0400

We’re hard at work putting together our Members Gallery of kitchen and bath projects, and we want each of you to have the opportunity to showcase a project so we can promote your work on our public site and on our social channels! To be included, please send us the following:
1) Several photos of your project — feel free to send several different…

Janice started the discussion Clubhouse Chat TONIGHT -- How to Market Your Products in the forum Member News & Announcements

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:56:52 -0400

If you’re looking to learn some tips and tricks for how to better market your projects, products or brands, join us tonight (Thursday) on Clubhouse at 7 p.m. ET as we discuss all things marketing related. If you haven’t been on Clubhouse, it’s super easy and super low pressure – no video, all you need is an iPhone or iPad (they’re not Android…

Janice started the discussion National Newspaper Seeking Projects to Showcase in the forum General Discussion

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:51:03 -0400

Here’s a PR opportunity with a national newspaper looking for some unique design projects– they require a very fast turn around, so if interested, be sure to get in touch quickly.

Summary: Interior Design for Instagram – Seeking Projects
Email: query-c20f@helpareporter.net
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST – 18 March

Hello! I am wring a piece for a national…

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Janice started the discussion Join us on Clubhouse! in the forum Member News & Announcements

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:06:32 -0400

If you enjoy a more conversational networking vibe, you may find yourself hooked on Clubhouse, a fun, interactive app where you can chat with design pros and potential clients, make connections and grow your social media following! We love Clubhouse as a place to talk about all things design related, or just listen in on conversations about what’s…

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Fred replied to the discussion Fabulous!! in the forum General Discussion

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 16:58:16 -0400

Couldn’t agree more Karla! For our members that missed the live broadcast, the replay link is now available from your member dashboard or here.

Karla started the discussion Fabulous!! in the forum General Discussion

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 15:54:42 -0400

The “How to get your work published” discussion led by Janice this week – was FABULOUS! I spoke with others who were on that – and one designer I work with said, “That was one of the best conversations I’ve ever heard in our industry. It was on point & it ran just the right amount of time.” Even seasoned designers & editors learned new info…

Janice started the discussion Talk about K&B Trends for a podcast? in the forum General Discussion

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:37:38 -0400

If anyone is interested in talking about 2021 kitchen & bathroom design trends for a fun podcast, Cast Polymer Radio is looking for guests. Cast Polymer Radio serves the cast polymer – cultured marble, cultured granite and solid surface manufacturing industry with its weekly podcast.

If interested, contact Jonathan Taylor at query-bzzb@helpareporte…

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Fred replied to the discussion Your KBIS issue is live! in the forum Member News & Announcements

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:09:02 -0400

For ease of reference, the KBIS 2021 Special Issue is available right here: https://kbdesignersnetwork.com/member/emagazine/

Janice started the discussion Your KBIS issue is live! in the forum Member News & Announcements

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:41:29 -0400

If you want to see what you may have missed when the tech crash took the KBIS show floor offline, check out our KBIS Show Products Special Issue which is now live — so many cool products to see! We hope you enjoy it!

Janice started the discussion Sign up for the "How to Get Your Work Published" Webinar! in the forum Member News & Announcements

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:03:09 -0400

Getting your design projects published boosts your name recognition, increases your credibility with clients, gains positive exposure for your brand and improves your SEO – and it also gives you the chance to show off your talents to the world!

So what’s the best way to get your work in front of the people who can share it with the world? Our exp…

Fred started the discussion Events of Interest on 2/24/2021 and 3/2/2021 in the forum Member News & Announcements

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 06:21:36 -0400

The following upcoming events might be of interest to members:

Feb. 24 @ 2PM ET: DHPA is hosting an engaging discussion on 2021 Design Trends with KB Designers Network founder Janice Costa, Garrison Hullinger Interior Design and Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC – Wellness Design Consultant and Author (and KB Designers Network Member!). Register he…

Fred replied to the discussion Your WORST design error? Stories from seasoned pros to inspire newbie designers in the forum General Discussion

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 06:03:02 -0400

Great war story with practical tips for escaping the quagmire – thanks for sharing Karla!

Fred started the discussion NEW EMAGAZINE: February 2021 KB Product Profiles in the forum Member News & Announcements

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:58:37 -0400

The February 2021 issue of KB Product Profiles is now available at:

https://www.flipsnack.com/kbdesignersnetwork/february-2021-kb-product-profiles.html

Karla replied to the discussion Your WORST design error? Stories from seasoned pros to inspire newbie designers in the forum General Discussion

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 15:25:58 -0400

I’ll kick this off w/a story I’ll never forget.

As a rep, I probably have more of these stories, as 9 out of 10 times a designer will reach out for help getting through it, whether it is for an expedited ship time or a discount or help in brainstorming a fix. (This story involves all those fixes. 🙂 )

A couple of years ago, a dealer in MN…

Karla started the discussion Your WORST design error? Stories from seasoned pros to inspire newbie designers in the forum General Discussion

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 15:07:11 -0400

We are human, & at the end of the day, we all make mistakes.

And, GESH there are enough details in kitchen design & cabinetry ordering to provide a mine field of opportunity for mistakes.

So, seasoned pros share your best “oops” stories here – and your fixes. And to those new in the industry…we sure wish we’d had this info at our fingertips…

Janice started the discussion PR Opportunity for Realtor Magazine (Responses needed by Wed. a.m.) in the forum General Discussion

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 02:25:48 -0400

Here’s a great PR opportunity to be quoted on the Realtor.com site, if any of our members want to share some info on color trends. Responses must be received by this Wednesday 10 a.m. ET. PR is a great way to raise your brand awareness, increase your SEO and get your name out there so potential clients can see it!

Name: Larissa Runkle realtor.com

Cat…

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Tim started the discussion Ellen Cheever in the forum General Discussion

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:54:56 -0400

I am so sad to hear about the passing of Ellen Cheever! I don’t know that I can count how many seminars and schools I attend that Ellen was the speaker, or one of the speakers. Ellen was such a classy lady, and I feel so lucky to have gotten to know Ellen through our work with NKBA. I still use a few tips from Ellen’s presentations. 1) Try to…

Karla replied to the discussion PR Opportunity for Designer as Expert Source in the forum General Discussion

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:14:08 -0400

GREAT opportunity! Thank you for posting!

Karla replied to the discussion Farewell, Ellen! in the forum General Discussion

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:13:12 -0400

So beautifully written Janice. Ellen’s sudden passing is truly the end of an era in our Industry. I am beyond saddened….

Janice started the discussion Farewell, Ellen! in the forum General Discussion

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 22:34:37 -0400

I got the call this morning — friend, mentor and industry icon Ellen Cheever had passed in her sleep. It’s such a huge loss for our entire industry, I don’t even know how to process it.

I met Ellen for the first time at an industry event back in 1994. I had to introduce a speaker at a conference, and was battling terrible nerves about getting up…

Janice started the discussion PR Opportunity for Designer as Expert Source in the forum General Discussion

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 02:15:39 -0400

If you’d like to talk about kitchen design trends and have photos of your projects to share, this might be a nice PR opportunity for some national press (well read national real estate industry blog). The deadline is very quick, but if you have time to be interviewed, the contact details are listed below (this opportunity is for a U.S. designer…

Fred replied to the discussion Facebook Ads in the forum General Discussion

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:40:40 -0400

An excellent article. In my work advising online businesses, I’ve found that most marketers are still struggling to truly understand the implications of this change, so I offer the following cheat sheet:

– From a user experience standpoint this will impact mobile app owners and users, which most K+B designers likely don’t need to be worry about if…

Fred started the discussion NEW BLOG POST: Remove Background Noise From Your Kitchen & Bath Design Process in the forum Member News & Announcements

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 15:23:22 -0400

Members can find our latest blog post at the following URL: https://kbdesignersnetwork.com/blog/background-noise/

Please feel to share your thoughts on this post in the forums.

Regards,

Fred

Janice started the discussion Facebook Ads in the forum General Discussion

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 02:40:24 -0400

Do you use Facebook ads for your business? If so, this article offers some good info about the changes you can expect to see in the coming weeks due to Apple’s new privacy policies. If you do use Facebook ads, now might be the time to start diversifying and looking at other platforms. But in the end, whether you use Houzz, Facebook, Instagram,…

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Janice replied to the discussion KBIS/IBS Virtual Attendance Strategies in the forum General Discussion

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 02:45:21 -0400

One of my favorite aspects of trade shows is chatting with other designers about who saw what, and hearing about everyone’s favorite products. In a typical show, I do so much running around, I always miss something amazing, so getting others’ input is a great way to hear about any “hidden treasures” that I might have otherwise overlooked. So in…

Fred replied to the discussion KBIS/IBS Virtual Attendance Strategies in the forum General Discussion

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 22:20:28 -0400

I will be attending, and have attended a lot of these virtual tradeshows in recent years as I am deeply involved in technology circles where this has been a trend pre-dating the pandemic. The best experiences are keynote sessions that allow active chatting from participants, as vendors often jump into that conversation and make contextually…

Janice replied to the discussion NEW MARKETING CONTENT: Build Your Brand: Become an Expert Source in the forum Member News & Announcements

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:25:28 -0400

I encourage everyone to check out the latest article which talks about easy things you can do to get tapped for “expert source” interviews — everything from home magazines to national newspapers to local TV. Getting interviewed in the media is a great way to get your name out while building confidence with clients and prospects.

To follow up on…

Fred started the discussion NEW MARKETING CONTENT: Build Your Brand: Become an Expert Source in the forum Member News & Announcements

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:14:55 -0400

Members can find our latest Marketing article at the following URL: https://kbdesignersnetwork.com/member/marketing/expert

Please feel to share your thoughts on this article in the forums.

Regards,

Fred

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Tim replied to the discussion Pass or Keep - on a small job from an Industry partner? in the forum General Discussion

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:48:51 -0400

I’m a former kitchen and bath dealer, now a cabinet rep, but I’d like to share what we offered to our trade partners, and our clients. We offered an “al a cart” type of service when it came to design and planning. So if your trade partner just wants to order a vanity from you, like they would from their “shop built cabinet” then you would have…