Susan and Paul Kadilak, owners of Kadilak Homes in the Boston area and hosts of the TV show, "Renovation Rekindle," recently shared their tips for bridging the communication gap with clients. Susan got her contractor’s license in her early 20s, and Paul – who is also a firefighter – has been in the industry partnering with Susan for 15 years.

Susan and Paul Kadilak, owners of Kadilak Homes in the Boston area and hosts of the TV show, "Renovation Rekindle," recently shared their tips for bridging the communication gap with clients. Susan got her contractor’s license in her early 20s, and Paul – who is also a firefighter – has been in the industry partnering with Susan for 15 years.

Perfecting Communication with Your Clients

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, Deborah DiMare, founder and principal of DiMare Design, discussed a driving force in her practice: vegan design.

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, Deborah DiMare, founder and principal of DiMare Design, discussed a driving force in her practice: vegan design.

All About Vegan Design

Daniella Hoffer of New Jersey-based Daniella Hoffer Interiors talks about how to design a successful kosher kitchen for your clients. She began creating kosher kitchens starting with her own when her home was built about seven years ago.

Daniella Hoffer of New Jersey-based Daniella Hoffer Interiors talks about how to design a successful kosher kitchen for your clients. She began creating kosher kitchens starting with her own when her home was built about seven years ago.

Successfully Designing a Kosher Kitchen

Brea Elles, founder and director of Atelier Honnete, a design/build firm based in Miami, Fla., fills is in on the differences between residential and commercial kitchen design.

Brea Elles, founder and director of Atelier Honnete, a design/build firm based in Miami, Fla., fills is in on the differences between residential and commercial kitchen design.

Differences Between Residential & Commercial Kitchen Design

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, I am welcoming Bob Bakes, cofounder and head of design at Bakes &amp; Kropp, a luxury kitchen design and manufacturing company with showrooms in New York City, the Hamptons, Long Island, Michigan and Palm Beach. We discussed participating in design show houses from a designer’s point of view.

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, I am welcoming Bob Bakes, cofounder and head of design at Bakes &amp; Kropp, a luxury kitchen design and manufacturing company with showrooms in New York City, the Hamptons, Long Island, Michigan and Palm Beach. We discussed participating in design show houses from a designer’s point of view.

Participating in a Design Show House

 Calvin and Chris LaMont, who are the stars of HGTV’s new show, “Buy It or Build It," chatted about how to create boundaries when working with family members, as these twin brothers have a lot of experience with that.

Calvin and Chris LaMont, who are the stars of HGTV’s new show, “Buy It or Build It," chatted about how to create boundaries when working with family members, as these twin brothers have a lot of experience with that.

Creating Boundaries When Working with Family

Designer Malka Heft, founder of Think Chic Interiors, talked about how to design kitchens and bath with children of all ages in mind. She said 90% of her clients have young kids, and she has specific questions she asks to ensure she provides a successful project for everyone involved.

Designer Malka Heft, founder of Think Chic Interiors, talked about how to design kitchens and bath with children of all ages in mind. She said 90% of her clients have young kids, and she has specific questions she asks to ensure she provides a successful project for everyone involved.

Embracing Children in Kitchen & Bath Design

We delved into what it takes to be a brand ambassador in the kitchen and bath industry with seasoned designer Kerrie Kelly of California-based Kerrie Kelly Design Lab. She shared with us how she has gotten involved with various brands throughout the years and which ones she is working with now.

We delved into what it takes to be a brand ambassador in the kitchen and bath industry with seasoned designer Kerrie Kelly of California-based Kerrie Kelly Design Lab. She shared with us how she has gotten involved with various brands throughout the years and which ones she is working with now.

All About Being a Kitchen & Bath Brand Ambassador

On this week’s From the Tap KBB Podcast, I spoke with Missouri-based designer and winner of HGTV’s “Design Star,” Jennifer Bertrand. We talked about cause marketing, or in other words, how to use your design skills to do good things. 

On this week’s From the Tap KBB Podcast, I spoke with Missouri-based designer and winner of HGTV’s “Design Star,” Jennifer Bertrand. We talked about cause marketing, or in other words, how to use your design skills to do good things.

Using Your Design Talent to Do Good Things

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, I am welcoming designer Richard Anuszkiewicz – also fondly known in our industry as Richard A to Z. We discussed what it takes to design exhibitor booths for industry events and the difference between that and residential design.

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, I am welcoming designer Richard Anuszkiewicz – also fondly known in our industry as Richard A to Z. We discussed what it takes to design exhibitor booths for industry events and the difference between that and residential design.

The Art of Exhibitor Booth Design

The From the Tap podcast is hosted by the editors of Kitchen &amp; Bath Business magazine and covers a myriad of hot-topic and out-of-the-box discussions with leading kitchen and bath design industry experts.

On our new From the Tap podcast, I spoke to CE Pro’s executive editor Arlen Schweiger and editorial director of DesignWell 365, Nicholas Boever, about all things KBIS 2022. Each of us had various perspectives from our industries, and our discussion covered everything from new products, trends, programming and the overall show experience.

On our new From the Tap podcast, I spoke to CE Pro’s executive editor Arlen Schweiger and editorial director of DesignWell 365, Nicholas Boever, about all things KBIS 2022. Each of us had various perspectives from our industries, and our discussion covered everything from new products, trends, programming and the overall show experience.

And Just Like That – KBIS 2022 Is a Wrap!

Green Forest Cabinetry CEO, John Morgan, and Emily McCullum, the company’s director of market/business development, discussed how to cultivate winning teams for your business. Among many other things, we covered the definition of an exceptional team, how to attract and retain successful talent, necessary skills leaders need to create these teams and innovative ways to work around the labor shortage.

Green Forest Cabinetry CEO, John Morgan, and Emily McCullum, the company’s director of market/business development, discussed how to cultivate winning teams for your business. Among many other things, we covered the definition of an exceptional team, how to attract and retain successful talent, necessary skills leaders need to create these teams and innovative ways to work around the labor shortage.

Cultivating Winning Teams

Designer Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn in Westchester County, New York has been getting more requests for including spaces for pets in her residential projects. As people are spending more time at home with their pets these last few years – and maybe for the foreseeable future – it makes sense that they want to incorporate their furry best friends into the mix. 

Designer Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn in Westchester County, New York has been getting more requests for including spaces for pets in her residential projects. As people are spending more time at home with their pets these last few years – and maybe for the foreseeable future – it makes sense that they want to incorporate their furry best friends into the mix.

Designing with Pets in Mind

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, we talked with designer Rebecca Robinson of Monarch Lane Interiors about managing client expectations as part of the overall project experience, which can help with client retention and referrals for a successful business.

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, we talked with designer Rebecca Robinson of Monarch Lane Interiors about managing client expectations as part of the overall project experience, which can help with client retention and referrals for a successful business.

Managing the Client Experience

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, we talked with JT Norman, director of product design and innovation for Kitchen Magic, a kitchen cabinet refacing firm in Nazareth, Pa., about his thoughts on the most relevant kitchen design trends we will see coming down the pike in 2022.

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, we talked with JT Norman, director of product design and innovation for Kitchen Magic, a kitchen cabinet refacing firm in Nazareth, Pa., about his thoughts on the most relevant kitchen design trends we will see coming down the pike in 2022.

Top 2022 Kitchen Design Trends

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, we spoke with Liza Hausman, vice president of industry marketing at Houzz, about what homeowners want from the industry professionals they hire. Houzz recently conducted some research on this topic by surveying 900 homeowners who were planning, in the midst of or had completed a renovation within the last two years. 

On this week’s From the Tap podcast, we spoke with Liza Hausman, vice president of industry marketing at Houzz, about what homeowners want from the industry professionals they hire. Houzz recently conducted some research on this topic by surveying 900 homeowners who were planning, in the midst of or had completed a renovation within the last two years.

What Homeowners Want from Their Industry Pros

On this week’s episode of KBB’s From the Tap podcast, designer Meredith Weiss, owner of Commack, N.Y-based Merri Interiors, gave us an exclusive rundown of the innovative design solutions she’s come up with during her career.

On this week’s episode of KBB’s From the Tap podcast, designer Meredith Weiss, owner of Commack, N.Y-based Merri Interiors, gave us an exclusive rundown of the innovative design solutions she’s come up with during her career.

Innovative Design Tips from a Pro

Color

On this week’s “From the Tap” KBB podcast, we spoke with Arianne Bellizaire, owner of Baton Rouge-based Arianne Bellizaire Interiors, about all things color with regard to residential projects.

On this week’s “From the Tap” KBB podcast, we spoke with Arianne Bellizaire, owner of Baton Rouge-based Arianne Bellizaire Interiors, about all things color with regard to residential projects.

Connecting with Color

On this week’s “From the Tap” KBB podcast, we spoke to the overall winner, Cheryl Kees Clendenon – along with five of the seven praiseworthy picks – about their accomplishments and how they are helping our industry. 

On this week’s “From the Tap” KBB podcast, we spoke to the overall winner, Cheryl Kees Clendenon – along with five of the seven praiseworthy picks – about their accomplishments and how they are helping our industry.

Getting to Know the 2021 KBB Person of the Year and Praiseworthy Picks

On this week’s “From the Tap” KBB podcast, we spoke to Sharon Sherman, who founder of Wyckoff, N.J.-based Thyme &amp; Place Design, about the importance of having a good contractor on your team and how to foster that relationship.

On this week’s “From the Tap” KBB podcast, we spoke to Sharon Sherman, who founder of Wyckoff, N.J.-based Thyme &amp; Place Design, about the importance of having a good contractor on your team and how to foster that relationship.

Learning the Value of a Great Contractor

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