Kitchen & Bath Business November/December 2022 - 28

KBB SPECIAL SECTION
ANTICIPATION AWAITS
Attendees share what they are most looking forward to at the 2023 show
I am looking forward to the experts' presentations
and the atmosphere of equity
and inclusion. Living in Place is at the
top of my list for trending topics. With
the adoption of connected products, it
is possible to give more people independence
and dignity. It's great to see
that manufacturers are taking the lead
on creating opportunities for people to
live in place at all ages and abilities.
DANI POLIDOR, SRES, VP OF SALES & MARKETING,
LIVING IN PLACE INSTITUTE
I look forward to seeing appliances -
especially those available in a variety
of colors. I love seeing new, innovative
technology, beautiful plumbing fixtures,
hardware and tile. I always look forward
to taking time to watch panel discussions,
too.
RACHEL MORIARTY, INTERIOR
DESIGNER, RM INTERIORS
At KBIS 2023, I am looking forward to
talking to manufacturers about supply
chain issues and about what they are doing
to help us (the end users). Are current
trends remaining because of supply
chain disruption? What can manufactures
do for me and my clients because
of rising (soaring) prices and long waits
for products?
MICHAEL MENN, PRINCIPAL, MICHAEL MENN LTD.
I cannot wait to meet the people in real
life I have gotten to know through social
platforms. Modern technology is evolving
so quickly, and I am looking forward
to seeing the latest smart home connectivity
in kitchen products that are both
user and environmentally friendly. I especially
love speed cooking and the ability
it has to make working parents able to
efficiently support home life and make dinnertime during the week
a little less stressful.
ROSE OTT, AKBD, UDCP, ROSE OTT DESIGN
I am so excited to attend the " LIVE KBIS " to
collaborate with my peers and vendors. Being
able to see new products and connect with the
various lines is always the most exciting part
of the show. I always love the Kohler booth -
they do a great job displaying their various sub
brands - and House of Rohl is always inspiring.
The appliance brands - Perlick, Bertazzoni
and Z Line - is another category I am excited
to visit. With the challenges in the supply chain, I am looking forward
to finding some new vendors to support our clients and projects.
ANDREA HYSMITH, CAPS, PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT &
DESIGNER, ASH INTERIORS AND DESIGN
This year, I am hoping to see interesting vendor
displays with an expanded color palette
and innovations for all the senses. We are
seeing how every space in our homes can be
enhanced for a full sensory experience, and I
am expecting this year's participants to bring
it! Health, sustainability and a feeling of harmony
within the home environment are all
targeted focus points within my list of items
to find at KBIS 2023. See you there!
MICHAEL KAESTNER, CLIPP, PRINCIPAL DESIGNER,
KAESTNER DESIGNS
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I always look forward to the Voices from the Industry
conference; in-person learning is so important
because of the give-and-take with a live
presenter. I really enjoyed the DMM Talks that
Modenus and Design Milk organized last year, as
well as the international connections. I love seeing
what design overseas is looking like, and the German
and Italian booths were very inspiring. I love
meeting and greeting fellow business owners and
designers to talk " shop " and find out how things are going across the country.
SHARON SHERMAN, CKD, CID, NCIDQ, THYME & PLACE DESIGN
I am looking forward to seeing the Design
Bites for 2023 and reconnecting with some
familiar faces - and of course, maybe some
champagne! I LOVE organization and can't
wait to see the Rev-a-Shelf booth, new appliance
introductions and new slabs and tile.
ALYCE LOPEZ, OWNER,
THE TRUE HOUSE
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