Jen Dean, principal designer and the creative force behind Jede Interiors, a full-service interior design studio in Utah, talks about building a boutique design firm and the realities and rewards of growing an authentic, story-driven business in today’s design landscape.

For Arianne Bellizaire, owner and principal designer of Baton Rouge-based Arianne Bellizaire Interiors, luxury it's a mindset. In a recent conversation on the KBB “From the Tap” podcast, she made the case for design that centers on the client, not the cost. Photo credit: Girls at Flourish

Vast Design Studio's concrete tub won the 2025 KBB Bathroom Product of the Year award. For kitchen and bath designers, it signals how material innovation and customization can reshape expectations in the bath category.

In this episode of From the Tap, Christina Cruz tracks journey from a high-level marketing executive at BuzzFeed to founding her own interior design firm, highlighting how skills from the corporate world can fuel creative entrepreneurship.

Felicitas Lechner, marketing manager for Hettich America, recently shared insights into a product turning heads – and cabinets – in the industry. The FurnSpin was named the 2025 KBB Kitchen Product of the Year and completely redefines how we approach traditional cabinetry.

Designer Gabriela Eisenhart of Silo Studio Design shares her expertise on leading and listening to clients though the challenging phases of a design project. Photo credit: Marc Mauldin

Discover the KBIS 2026 Innovation Hour winners. Explore how LG, Caesarstone, and MAGPPIE are transforming kitchen design with smart, sustainable solutions.

Award-winning designer Juliana Ewer of J Squared Home Designs talks about successful strategies for working with contractors.

Every year, the kitchen and bath design industry evolves through the efforts of visionary professionals. We recently connected with the 2025 KBB Person of the Year, Sharon Sherman, alongside our eight Praiseworthy Picks, to uncover how they are reshaping residential design.

On our latest “From the Tap” podcast, KBB editors Chelsie Butler and Leslie Clagett provided a post-KBIS 2026 recap of the hits and highlight from the show. Curious what trends and standouts are shaping the future of kitchen and bath? Read on and also listen to the full podcast to discover what’s making waves and get a taste of what lies ahead.