All signs are pointing to a cooling market but designers can be strategic in times of economic slowdown. Last quarter showed: 📎 Manufacturers reported improvements in receiving inventory compared to previous years. 📎 Designers are working with what is available now at affordable margins and price points. 📎 Designers reported smaller backlogs in Q2 vs Q1. Plan ahead by reading @thenkba report in our bio! Designer: Goli Karimi, Home Front Build 📸 Cristopher Nolasco

Let there be light...but don't overdo it. 💡 Having different levels of lighting and focuses in different parts of the room opens up a world of visual interest. Kelly Finley, Founder & Principal Designer of @joystreetdesign, teaches us that a little restraint goes a long way. Hear big ideas from the best in the business on the KBIS Next Stage. Here's another big idea: register for #KBIS2023 now! NKBA members register for free all month. 💨

On Wednesdays, we wear pink. 💅 We love when designers get to lean into a theme and blow it out. So many different shades and textures with this cotton candy dream of a bathroom! 📸 @concept_renovations

Just in case you needed another reason. 😉 #KBIS2023 is back in Vegas from January 31-February 2 but the best prices on tickets are now! Did we mention that @thenkba members register for free during the month of September?

Everything AND the kitchen sink. This @elkay_usa workstation isn’t just a handsome sink, but it transforms into a cutting board, a drying rack and even a colander. Ideal for a project where your client has a compact kitchen but also cooks regularly and needs the functionality. #KBIS2023 #NKBAAwards #DesignIndustryAwards #DesignAwards #NKBA #CondoKitchens #KitchenDesign #KitchenInspo #HomeCooks #CompactKitchen #Workstation #FoodPrep

KBIS 2023 has all-new opportunities to clink glasses with the movers and shakers in kitchen and bath design. You never know who you're going to meet! 🤝 Who attends KBIS? ✔️ Designers ✔️ Remodelers ✔️ Architects ✔️ Builders ✔️ Plumbing & Hardware Professionals ✔️ And more! Registering early ensures the best prices on admission and @thenkba members register for free during the month of September! Register via the link in our bio today! 🏃‍

Did everyone else's eye go straight to the wine fridge? 😅 We love the contrast between the clean white and wood, crowned with golden hardware accents. Dreaming of this @trueresidential unit with that stunning gold handle. Design by @thorpeconcepts / @enricodirisio 📸 @interiorsbyyoungglass

What does the home say about the person? 💭 @danielledeboeharper_design, Sr. Creative Style Manager at @moeninc, reminds us that the home expresses something profound about how we want to be seen and loved — and nurturing that is a form of wellness. Learn from the best in the biz on the #KBIS2023 Next Stage — registration is open now and @thenkba members register for free all September! ✈️

Barbara Lewis of The Lewis Design Group carefully considered every inch of this 1920s home to maximize space. The balance of verdant tones with natural elements of wood and stone adds balance to the regal gold accents throughout the space. Learn more about the project from @kbb_magazine, link in our bio!

We love when exhibitors bring the best chefs to show off the new features in their preferred appliance lines - and maybe cook up some snacks. Discover the products and industry insights you need at #KBIS2023 Registration is now open, hit the link in bio!

We've locked in the lowest rates at a selection of top Las Vegas hotels for your #KBIS2023 stay. Booking early gets you the best selection and best price during this high-demand week. Book now in our bio! 🏨

Material costs and inflation are the top concerns in the kitchen and bath community. 💸 With prices projected to increase 13% this year — that can be scary for your clients, and even scarier for your business. The key to success is flexibility. Offering a high, medium and low-priced option and their pros and cons. Visit @thenkba for the full report on rising costs and what designers can do about it: https://bit.ly/3KHdNYd Design: @hawkandco