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Backlogs Grow, Business Remains Solid
Despite growing challenges, members rate the future industry outlook highest in a year; 55% said the scope of their average project had increased in Q1 versus the same period in 2021, while only 7% reported a decrease. Nearly twice as many…
New Buzzword For Design: Sourcing
The vast majority of those using new brands, 64%, are doing so because of better lead times and availability. Only 15% are switching for more favorable pricing and 13% because clients requested it.
Industry Shifts in K&B
According to the NKBA / John Burns Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) release, one of the numerous industry shifts seen within K&B is the decision by consumers to seek better quality products and materials, mainly because of the…
Bigger Bathrooms Gaining Traction
The National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Design Trends 2022 Report focuses on the key design drivers in the industry over the next three years. The annual report zeroes in on Kitchen and Bath, forecasting styles, colors, materials, and…
KBMI Survey Reveals Impressive Industry Resilience
The latest NKBA/John Burns Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) report, which closed in 2021 and provided members a glimpse into 2022, is highly encouraging. After shattering records in Q2 of 2021, it appeared that robust business…
Top K&B Challenges For 2022
The challenges the kitchen and bath industry is expected to face this year don’t include any major surprises, and the only question is which of them will wind down and which will remain with us. The 2022 Kitchen & Bath Market Outlook…
Kitchen & Bath Industry Expected To Grow In 2022
According to the recently released NKBA 2022 Kitchen & Bath Market Outlook study, kitchen and bath revenues are expected to grow by 19% for the second straight year, an astounding feat in today’s environment. It translates into…