Virtual trade show technology has been around for years, but it took COVID to make us fully appreciate the convenience. The 2021 edition of the Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS) was fully virtual and even when some technical difficulties closed down the digital show floor, there were still lots of opportunities to connect one-on-one with...
You don’t have to be an Anglophile to appreciate the quality and good looks of Original BTC Lighting. This British brand based in Oxford, England and founded in 1990 by Peter Bowles has been turning heads at international design shows since debuting its first collection. I know I’ve stopped at trade shows over the years to...
As a New Yorker and a traveler who loves to visit other cities, I’ve spent a lot of time in elevators. Also, I grew up mostly living in apartment buildings. So for these reasons I consider myself a seasoned—and opinionated—elevator rider. Form follows function here because mechanical safety, codes and maintenance are top priority. But...
This year 2020 has been all about accepting loss and counting blessings. During the pandemic some have turned to baking as a creative outlet and source of comfort. Baking is also a holiday tradition, but not everyone has the time or patience for making delicate cookies in holiday shapes. A quick batch of bar cookies...
Last February I was in Las Vegas for the International Builders Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Business Show (KBIS) a combined mega event also known as Design + Construction Week. One of the highlights, for me, was touring The New American Home 2020 in nearby Henderson just 20 minutes from the Las Vegas...
With work-from-home extending into the new year, creating an optimal home workspace has become a priority for professionals determined to start 2021 on the best foot possible. According to the experts at Humanscale, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic products, your home office can probably do better. “The average home workstation setup is...
When prospective renters drive by your apartment communities—or stop by for a quick look online—you want them to feel a strong attraction so they’ll come inside to see more. You already know the leasing process starts with curb appeal, but have you taken an objective look recently? It might be time for an update. Here...
The holidays will be low key this year. Safety comes first in these COVID times, but perhaps one or two guests from your pod will drop in for a bite to eat. Even during a pandemic, this is the season for multifunctional furniture—especially pieces that can fold up when you’re done so they take up...
Room & Board Business Interiors has your home office all figured out.
Staging Really Works: This is How I Know Staging is all about the “before” and “after” and whether people will want to live in the space that has been staged. I have these staging secrets to share that I’ve gleaned as an interior designer. But I was first introduced to the magic of staging as...