
From the Tap - A KBB Podcast
The From the Tap podcast is hosted by the editors of Kitchen & Bath Business magazine and covers a myriad of hot-topic and out-of-the-box discussions with leading kitchen and bath design industry experts.
Episodes
98 episodes
Danielle Chiprut on Telling the Client's Story Through Design
Designer Danielle Chiprut shares the why and how to sensitively integrate a client's personal history into an interior.
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Season 1
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Episode 98
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25:22

Women Breaking Barriers in the Building & Construction Market
Leslie Dean Petosa is a general contractor and owner of Arlene Dean Homes in Atlanta. From her beginnings in medical science to becoming a leader in the male-dominated construction field, Petosa has proven that resilience, adaptability and curi...
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Season 1
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Episode 97
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21:01

How Sustainability & Luxury Can Coexist in Design – A Talk with Summer Jensen
Redefining luxury as an experience rather than material opulence is key to achieving this balance.
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Episode 96
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21:31

A Discussion With the 2024 KBB People of the Year
On our most recent From the Tap podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking to the winner of our 2024 Person of the Year competition, as well as our eight Praiseworthy Picks. We got a bit more detail as to what makes these people stand out from th...
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Season 1
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Episode 95
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40:19

A Closer Look at the 2025 KBIS DesignBites Winners
Last week during KBIS 2025, we had the chance to sit down at the KBIS Podcast Studio (sponsored by AjMadison) with the two winners of this year’s DesignBites competition.
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Season 1
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Episode 94
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11:04

Providing Superior Customer Service with Linda Alvino
In her role as Customer Care Consultant with Ulrich, Inc, Linda Alvino makes house calls to help clients get up and running with their new appliances.
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Season 1
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Episode 93
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9:58

The Hot Topic of AI in Interior Design
On our most recent From the Tap podcast, we spoke with Stephanie Lindsey and Jessica Nelson, principal designers of Austin-based Etch Design Group. They are also the co-owners of AI for Interiors, and we discussed the role of artificial intelli...
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Season 1
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Episode 92
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29:48

All You Need to Know About KBIS 2025
On our most recent From the Tap podcast, we spoke to Jason McGraw, who is the KBIS show director. We took an in-depth look at all exciting things the 2025 show – which takes place from Feb. 25-27, 2025, has to offer.
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Episode 91
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31:48

The Importance of the Designer/Builder Relationship
In our most recent From the Tap podcast, we spoke to Allison Handler of Ridgewood-, NJ-based Allison Handler Interior Design about the importance of the designer/builder relationship in creating and completing successful projects. She says this...
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Season 1
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Episode 89
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19:13
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Why Interior Designers Should Embrace Construction Management
On our most recent From the Tap podcast, we spoke to Renée Biery of Delaware-based deVignier Design. She specializes in large-scale construction, including new builds and renovations, and we discussed why interior designers should include const...
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Season 1
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Episode 90
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24:20

Leading an All-Female Design Studio
From coping with "imposter syndrome" to building in-house camaraderie, designer Stephanie Wiott shares her insights on heading up an all-women team.
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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13:38

How Impactful Designs Can Emerge from a Small Town
On our most recent From the Tap podcast, we spoke to Nicole Roe of Lakeland, Fla.-based R. Nickson Interiors about how she creates successful projects in a small town and some of the challenges she must overcome.
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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19:09

Starting Your Own Design Firm
Designer Hillary Cohen recounts how she started her own firm after a career spent at top-tier design studios.
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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7:27

How to Apply Neurodesign to Today’s K&B Projects
Linda Kafka, WELL AP, principal of Livable Environment and founder of the NeuroDesign Academy, talked to KBB all about neurodesign and how it might apply to our industry’s projects. She believes in understanding how to personally design spaces,...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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28:38

A Designer's Guide to TikTok With Julie Jones
Designer Julie Jones shares how she went from social media novice to TikTok star.
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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29:18

Delivering an Exclusive Client Experience
We spoke to Laura Tribbett, founder and principal designer of Chicago-based Outline Interiors, a firm that believes in involving the client every step of the way throughout a project. She told us about how she and her firm deliver an exclusive ...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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23:55

Today’s Definition of Luxury Design & the Luxury Client
On our most recent From the Tap podcast, we talked to Lorna Gross, founder of Washington, D.C.-based Lorna Gross Interior Design about the ever-changing definition of luxury design and the luxury client. She and firm focus on creating personal ...
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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21:36

Jonathan Rowland Shares Technical Design Tips on Specifying and Selling Cabinets
As founder of Rowland Cabinet Consultants, Jonathan Rowland helps both designers and dealers navigate the nuances of selecting and selling kitchen and bath cabinets.
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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23:19

The Importance of Mentoring in the Kitchen & Bath Industry
Alison Solar, owner of Solara Designs in New Hyde Park, N.Y., and founder of the Kitchen & Bathroom Design Academy discussed the importance of mentoring in our industry.
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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22:50

How to Generate – and Market – Great Client Reviews
On our recent KBB From the Tap Podcast, we spoke with Leslie Carothers, principal of digital marketing agency, Savour Partnership, which she founded 22 years ago. She offered up her extensive expertise on how to generate great reviews from clie...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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25:10

A Woman Contractor Tells Her Story
Ashley Wainscott, the founder of Simply Home, an Austin-based contracting firm that is a woman-owned business that is also operated with women in mind, discusses her career trajectory and explains why she focuses on female clients.
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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33:45

The Art of Building a Legacy Brand
On our most recent From the Tap Podcast, we spoke with Margaret Donaldson, owner of Charleston, S.C.-based MDI Luxury Design, a firm she started while she was nine months pregnant. She told us how she built her legacy brand and how you can do t...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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26:44

A Closer Look at the 2023 KBB Product Awards Overall Bathroom Winner
KBB recently got to know more about our 2023 Bathroom Product of the Year winner, Cold Plunge by Hydro Systems, during our From the Tap podcast. Kevin Steinhardt, the company’s vice president, discussed the research and development of Cold Plun...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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11:02

Diversity in the Design Field with Kristine Anderson
In our latest From the Tap podcast, we speak with Kristine Anderson, the managing principal/designer of PKA Architecture in Minneapolis about tackling the diversity gap in design practices.
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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22:54

Vacation Rental Design Strategies
Nikki Watson, founder of the Design Quad, an interior design, staging and construction firm serving clients in Dallas and Atlanta., spoke about her extensive expertise in vacation rental design. She offers a unique perspective on this thriving ...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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20:04
