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designerstoday. com > business-of-interior-design > how-to-handle-difficult-interior-design-clients-without-losing-your-mind-or-your-boundaries

How to handle difficult interior design clients " without losing your mind or your boundaries

3+ hour, 23+ min ago  (543+ words) Guest Contributor //May 5, 2026 All of us have experienced clients whom we have found challenging. I think many of us have considered writing a book about our adventures in client management because after the fact, they can be really entertaining. Essentially,…...

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designerstoday. com > kitchen-bath > kbis-2026-highlights-beautiful-aging-in-place-solutions-for-kitchens-and-baths

KBIS 2026 highlights: Beautiful aging-in-place solutions for kitchens and baths

2+ mon, 51+ min ago  (337+ words) Andrea Lillo //Executive Editor//March 5, 2026 Products targeting older adults have become more stylish than ever, and kitchen and bath introductions at the recent KBIS were no exception." Interior designer Lori Carpenter and marketing veteran Leslie Carothers discussed their favorite KBIS…...

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designerstoday. com > kitchen-bath > frigidaire-maytag-among-winners-of-circanas-major-appliance-performance-awards

Frigidaire, Maytag among winners of Circana's Major Appliance Performance Awards

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (184+ words) Frigidaire and Maytag have received Circana's Major Appliance Industry Performance Awards for their increase in dollar value in the U. S. market. Frigidaire won in the Total Major Appliances and the Total Kitchen Appliances categories, while Maytag received the top ranking in…...

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designerstoday. com > kitchen-bath > kitchenaid-wins-best-in-show-at-best-of-kbis-awards

Kitchen Aid wins Best in Show at Best of KBIS Awards

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (194+ words) Eleven companies won awards in the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show's annual Best of KBIS Awards program last week, with Kitchen Aid taking the Best in Show prize for its Smart Double Wall Oven with Live Look-in. Richelieu Hardware and MORE…...

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designerstoday. com > news > zonda-fischer-homes-debut-wellness-inspired-2026-virtual-concept-home-at-ibs

Zonda, Fischer Homes debut wellness-inspired 2026 Virtual Concept Home at IBS

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (226+ words) The exterior of the Restorative Retreat. Image courtesy of Zonda. Zonda and Fischer Homes have teamed up to unveil a wellness-inspired retreat rooted in biophilic design principles. Called the 2026 Virtual Concept Home, it is debuting at this week's International Builders…...

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designerstoday. com > kitchen-bath > reveal-by-kohler-debuts-with-genevieve-gorder-partnership

Reveal by Kohler debuts with Genevieve Gorder partnership

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (182+ words) Genevieve Gorder is partnering with Kohler on the new program. Image courtesy of Kohler. Kohler has launched a new program that aims to simplify bath and shower remodeling from start to finish: Reveal by Kohler. The kitchen and bath leader…...

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designerstoday. com > lightovation > from-custom-color-to-oversized-chandeliers-key-lighting-trends-from-lightovation

From custom color to oversized chandeliers: Key lighting trends from Lightovation

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (833+ words) Color introductions at Lightovation included Avenue Lighting's Zayna fixture, Mitzi's Paulette wall sconces, Fredrick Ramond's amber ombre fixture and Kalco's Kiriko. Nature " always an inspiration " dominated designs, as fixtures mimicked flowers and leaves. For designers who want something unique, companies'emphasized…...

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designerstoday. com > lightovation > how-lighting-design-is-evolving-for-kitchens-and-baths

How lighting design is evolving for kitchens and baths

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (574+ words) NKBA's Loftspring, Inglis, Osborny and Trinh at market. Homeowners have more control over their lighting environments than ever before" but challengesremainas people might not be aware of the possibilities or impact. A panel oflighting experts, moderated by the National Kitchen…...

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designerstoday. com > kitchen-trends > 2026-houzz-kitchen-trends-study-reveals-surge-in-built-in-storage-and-pantry-features

2026 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study reveals surge in built-in storage and pantry features

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (428+ words) Image courtesy of Houzz. Designers Today Staff //January 13, 2026 When it comes to renovating their kitchens, homeowners want specialty built-in features, including pantry cabinets and walk-in pantries, according to the 2026 U. S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study. Looking to gain storage or keep clutter…...

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designerstoday. com > kitchen-bath > kbis-preview-how-wellness-and-personalization-are-shaping-kitchen-and-bath-design

KBIS preview: How wellness and personalization are shaping kitchen and bath design

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (316+ words) A scene from the 2025 KBIS. Image courtesy of KBIS/Emerald. Designers Today Staff //January 7, 2026 At next month's Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), exhibitors will focus on wellness, personalization and customized style, reflecting what interior designers and their clients want…...