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February 2-4, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV

Designing for Emotion: How Spaces Influence Mood and Behavior

This roundtable brings together three kitchen and bath industry professionals to talk about how design affects how people feel and use their spaces. The focus is on how kitchens and bathrooms can shape mood, comfort, and daily routines not just how they look. The...

Before the First Cabinet: Designing Kitchens That Survive Permit

A kitchen remodel gets approved in design. It gets redesigned at permit. It happens on projects across the country, and it costs clients money they weren’t planning to spend, delays projects by weeks or months, and quietly damages the relationships between...

The Anatomy of a Wall: Hidden Systems That Shape Great Design

Designers spend their careers perfecting what clients see, but some of the most important design decisions happen behind the drywall. This sesssion peels back the layers of the residential wall to reveal foundations, framing, mechanical systems, blocking, insulation...

Beyond Pinterest: Why Professional Design Matters More Than Ever

Homeowners have never had more access to design inspiration. Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube, AI-powered tools, and online retailers have given consumers unprecedented access to ideas, products, and information. Yet many designers report that clients are more...

The Luxury of Less: Why Curated Design Is Winning

The design industry has long equated customization with value. Yet today’s clients are overwhelmed by endless product options, information, and decisions. Increasingly, homeowners are seeking curated solutions that simplify the design process while delivering...