KBDRadio: Recent Episodes
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KBDRadio is a podcast for kitchen & bath designers and industry professionals by the editors of Kitchen & Bath Design News (kitchenbathdesign.com). Join us for a bimonthly casual chat with designers about anything from industry trends to the unique client interactions that come with working in the most personal of residential spaces.
Autumn chats with designer Rebecca J. Hansen of RJH Design Studio, founded in 2016. Her designs can be seen in residential and commercial applications from Southern California to Costa Rica.
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The ninth annual Kitchen & Bath Design Awards competition honors outstanding projects completed between Nov. 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024. Submission form and info here.
Nominate 2024 Innovators here.
Autumn chats with designer Sherrie Pantalon. Sherrie Pantalon, CMKBD, CAPS has been designing kitchens and baths since 1977, and her work has been published both locally and nationally.
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Autumn chats with designer Laurie Anastos of Interior Design Concepts.
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Autumn chats with designer Nureed Saeed of Nu Interiors about equity in design.
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Autumn chats with designer Toni Sabatino about wellness and Universal Design.
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Nominate k&b pros for the 2023 KBDN Innovators: https://www.kitchenbathdesign.com/innovators/
Autumn chats with designer Huma Sulaiman about Do's, Don't's and finding inspiration.
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For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit our website or say hi on social media! @KBDN/@kbdn_sola
The Kitchen & Bath Design Awards are open for submissions. More info here!
Autumn chats with Megan Siason of m studio Interior Design about hitting the ground running as a young designer.
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For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit our website or say hi on social media! @KBDN/@kbdn_sola
The Kitchen & Bath Design Awards are open for submissions. More info here!
Angela Poirrier of Acadian House Design + Renovation joins Autumn to chat about connecting with the community, hosting showroom events and not stressing too much about maintaining the work-life balance.
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The Kitchen & Bath Design Awards are open for submissions. More info here!
Julie Leverett and Eddie Leverett, Jr. of ONE eleven ltd. join Autumn to talk Universal Design.
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John Starck, Jr. of https://showcasekitchensny.com/ (Showcase Kitchens )and Autumn examine the past 30 years of kitchen innovation.
For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en%22 (@kbdn_sola) To nominate yourself or someone else for the 2022 Innovators, https://www.kitchenbathdesign.com/innovators/ (click here.) Entries due August 1.
In this episode, Autumn chats with designer Alena Capra of Alena Capra Designs about cultivating media appearances and keeping plates spinning. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en\%22 (@kbdn_sola) Enter the 2022 Kitchen & Bath Design Awards! https://kitchenandbathawards.secure-platform.com/a (https://kitchenandbathawards.secure-platform.com/a)
In this episode, Autumn and https://www.gingerrabedesigns.com/ (Ginger Rabe) chat about the ups and downs of the design process. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en%22 (@kbdn_sola)
In this episode, Autumn and Steven Cooper chat about the evolving definition of luxury design. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en%22 (@kbdn_sola) To nominate yourself or someone else for the 2021 Innovators, https://www.kitchenbathdesign.com/innovators/ (click here.) -- https://www.cooperpacific.com/ (Steven Cooper) is the owner and principal designer of Cooper Pacific Kitchens.
In this episode, Autumn and David Berens chat about no-waste design. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en%22 (@kbdn_sola) To nominate yourself or someone else for the 2021 Innovators, https://www.kitchenbathdesign.com/innovators/ (click here.) -- David Berens is co-owner of https://www.refindkitchens.com/ (ReFind Kitchens.)
In this episode, Autumn and Laurie Haefele chat about outdoor kitchens and finding inspiration. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en%22 (@kbdn_sola) To nominate yourself or someone else for the 2021 Innovators, https://www.kitchenbathdesign.com/innovators/ (click here.) -- http://www.haefeledesign.com/index.html (Laurie B. Haefele,) Associate A.I.A, ASID, NKBA, is the owner of Haefele Design in Santa Monica, CA.
In this episode, Autumn and Mick De Giulio talk about international inspiration and product design. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en%22 (@kbdn_sola) To nominate yourself or someone else for the 2021 Innovators, https://www.kitchenbathdesign.com/innovators/ (click here.) -- http://degiuliodesign.com/ (Mick de Giulio) is one of the world’s top kitchen designers. Beginning in the 1980s, he’s been among a handful of individuals responsible for the transformation and elevation of the kitchen from a utilitarian space to what it is today: the soul and heartbeat of most homes. This is due, in no small part, to his ability, with each successive project, to consistently advance bold new ideas and artistic visions for warmth, comfort and style.
In this episode, Autumn and Dani Polidor talk about equity and inclusion in design. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en%22 (@kbdn_sola) -- Dani Polidor, CLIPP, CAPS, ASID, CKD, CBD, REALTOR ®, SRES is an authority on Living in Place design in Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes area and the owner of Suite Artistry (https://suiteartistry.com/).
In this episode, Autumn and Jan Rutgers chat about education and staying ahead of the curve. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en%22 (@kbdn_sola) -- Jan Rutgers is a 30-year veteran of the design industry as well as the owner of the Vestabul School of Design (https://vestabul.com/).
In this episode, Autumn and Bonnie Lewis talk about aging-in-place and Universal Design. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en%22 (@kbdn_sola) -- Bonnie J. Lewis, Allied ASID, Assoc. IIDA, CAPS, is the principal and founder of https://55plustlc.com/ (55+ TLC Interior Design,) LLC.
In this episode, Autumn and Stacy Garcia of KBtribechat talk about the benefits of building community online. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en\%22 (@kbdn_sola) -- Stacy Garcia is the founder of KBtribechat, a community of kitchen and bath industry professionals meeting for Wednesday discussions on Twitter from 2pm to 3pm eastern time. (https://kbtribechat.com/)
In this episode, Autumn and Kelly Morisseau chat about sharing expertise with consumers and creating well-informed clients. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en\%22 (@kbdn_sola) -- Kelly Morisseau has specialized in kitchens and baths for over 28 years and is the author of several books and a blog on the subject (https://www.kellymorisseau.com/).
In this episode, Autumn chats with Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn about the changing role of the kitchen during a pandemic and how these changes affect storage needs. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en\%22 (@kbdn_sola) -- Sarah Robertson is the founder and principal of Studio Dearborn (https://www.studiodearborn.com/).
In this episode, Autumn chats with Denise McGaha about developing relationships with both clients and brands. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en\%22 (@kbdn_sola) -- Denise McGaha (denisemcgaha.com) is an award-winning designer whose work has been recognized by many publications, as well as a KBDN Innovator.
In this episode, Autumn chats with Jamie Gold about her new book, Wellness by Design. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en\%22 (@kbdn_sola) -- https://jamiegold.net/ (Jamie Gold), CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, is a wellness design consultant, author and speaker. Her new book, Wellness by Design, will be available September 1, 2020.
In this episode, Autumn chats with designer Nar Bustamante about the importance of outdoor kitchens during a pandemic. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en\%22 (@kbdn_sola) -- Nar Bustamante is the owner of https://www.nardesigngroup.com/nar-bustamante (Nar Design Group) in Sacramento, CA, as well as a member of the Cosentino Design Alliance.
In this episode, Autumn chats with designer and architect Michele Alfano about the poetry of design. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en\%22 (@kbdn_sola) -- Michele Alfano (https://michelealfanodesign.com/ (https://michelealfanodesign.com/)) is the owner of Michele Alfano Design in the Hudson Valley, NY.
In this episode, Autumn chats with designer Amy Hart about knowing when to hire and doing business during a pandemic. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en\%22 (@kbdn_sola) -- Amy Hart (https://www.designbydovetail.com/ (https://www.designbydovetail.com/)) is the owner of Dovetail Design & Cabinetry in Charlottesville, VA.
In this episode, Autumn chats with designer Cheryl Kees Clendenon about knowing when to hire and doing business during a pandemic. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en\%22 (@kbdn_sola) -- Cheryl Kees Clendenon (https://indetailinteriors.com/ (https://indetailinteriors.com/)) is the owner and lead designer of In Detail Interiors in Pensacola, FL and brings over 19 years of experience to the industry.
In this episode, Autumn chats with designer Rachel Moriarty about color, personal brands and embracing technology. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en\%22 (@kbdn_sola) Enter the 2020 Kitchen & Bath Design Awards! https://kitchenandbathawards.secure-platform.com/a (https://kitchenandbathawards.secure-platform.com/a) -- Rachel Moriarty (http://www.rachelminteriors.com/ (http://www.rachelminteriors.com/)) is an award-winning interior designer, best-selling author and an industry authority on color and lifestyle brands.
In this episode, Autumn chats with designer Lauren Tolles of Maison Birmingham about lessons learned from designing her own home and the real value of a showroom. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en\%22 (@kbdn_sola) Enter the 2020 Kitchen & Bath Design Awards! https://kitchenandbathawards.secure-platform.com/a (https://kitchenandbathawards.secure-platform.com/a) -- Lauren Tolles is an award-winning designer and owner of Maison Birmingham (http://maisonbirmingham.com/ (http://maisonbirmingham.com/)).
In this episode, Autumn chats with designer Ariana Lovato of Honeycomb Home Design about finding your tribe and finding the silver lining in crisis. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en\%22 (@kbdn_sola) Enter the 2020 Kitchen & Bath Design Awards! https://kitchenandbathawards.secure-platform.com/a (https://kitchenandbathawards.secure-platform.com/a) -- Patricia Davis Brown is an award-winning designer, influencer and owner of Honeycomb Home Design (https://www.honeycombhomedesign.com/about-us/ (https://www.honeycombhomedesign.com/about-us/)).
In this episode, Autumn chats with designer Patricia Davis Brown about turning an online presence into a viable side business. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en\%22 (@kbdn_sola) Enter the 2020 Kitchen & Bath Design Awards! https://kitchenandbathawards.secure-platform.com/a (https://kitchenandbathawards.secure-platform.com/a) -- Patricia Davis Brown is an award-winning designer, influencer and owner of the Dig This Design blog (https://digthisdesign.net/ (https://digthisdesign.net/)).
In this episode, Autumn chats with designer Robin Rigby Fisher about educating the next generation of designers and avoiding burnout. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en\%22 (@kbdn_sola) Enter the 2020 Kitchen & Bath Design Awards! https://kitchenandbathawards.secure-platform.com/a (https://kitchenandbathawards.secure-platform.com/a) -- http://www.robinrigbyfisher.com/ (Robin Rigby Fisher) is an award-winning Portland-based designer, as well as a teacher and author.
In this episode, Autumn talks about working with family and building a consistent brand with designer Jean Stoffer. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en\%22 (@kbdn_sola) -- http://www.jeanstofferdesign.com/ (Jean Stoffer), owner of Grand Rapids design firm Jean Stoffer Design, as well as the brick and mortar store, Stoffer Home. Jean is known for her clean, timeless designs, which you might have seen on her very popular Instagram page.
This week on KBDRadio we have something kind of different and special for you – we recorded this chat with designer Richard Anuszkiewicz live at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com/%22 (our website) or say hi on social media! https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://twitter.com/KBDN/%22 (@KBDN)/https://my.captivate.fm/%22https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en\%22 (@kbdn_sola) -- http://richarda2z.com/ (Richard Anuszkiewicz) is an award-winning designer and a widely recognized authority on kitchens and baths. His long list of accolades includes being named an NKBA Insider, a KBDN Innovator and a Coverings Emerging Leader.
In this episode, Autumn talks about Millennials as clients and coworkers with designer Ebony Stephenson. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit our website or say hi on social media! @KBDN/@kbdn_sola -- Ebony Stephenson is an award-winning Newport News, VA-based designer. She was a 2018 KBDN Innovator, a member of the 2014 NKBA Thirty Under 30 class and included in Professional Remodeler’s 40 Under 40.
In this episode, Autumn talks technology and inspiration with designer and architect Sandra Diaz-Velasco. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit our website or say hi on social media! @KBDN/@kbdn_sola -- Sandra Diaz-Velasco is an award-winning designer and architect and owner of the Miami, FL-based firm, Eolo A&I Designs..
In KBDRadio's second episode, Autumn talks luxury and New Year's resolutions with designer Christopher Grubb. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit https://my.captivate.fm/kitchenbathdesign.com (our website) or say hi on social media! https://twitter.com/KBDN (@KBDN)/https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en (@kbdn_sola) -- Christopher Grubb is the widely published and award-winning president of Beverly Hills-based design firm https://archinteriors.com/ (Arch-Interiors Design Group), as well as the designer of product lines such as The C.G. Collection and Autograph by Christopher Grubb.
In KBDRadio's inaugural episode, Autumn talks Universal Design and unique shaving set-ups with designer Mary Jo Peterson. For more info on KBDRadio and Kitchen & Bath Design News, visit our website or say hi on social media! https://twitter.com/KBDN (@KBDN)/https://www.instagram.com/kbdn_sola/?hl=en (@kbdn_sola) - http://maryjo-peterson.squarespace.com/ (Mary Jo Peterson's) Brookfield, CT-based design firm serves all sectors of the residential construction market. She has served as a TV spokesperson and is the author of four books on kitchen and bath planning and a columnist for Kitchen & Bath Design News. An award winner of NKBA’s annual Design Competition, she has also been honored for her contributions by the National Association of Home Builders, the American Institute of Architects and the National Building Sciences Museum, among other organizations. Peterson has also been instrumental in developing coursework for the Certified Aging in Place (CAPS) designation, as well as serving on the board for the Living in Place Institute and its CLIPP program, which is aimed at creating safe and accessible living spaces in today’s homes.
Coming soon: KBDRadio, a podcast for kitchen and bath industry pros by the editors of Kitchen & Bath Design News.