September 2017 c o n t e n t s FEATURES 10 Editor's Note design & inspiration 08 30 06 Show Director's Note new & notewor thy 09 Happenings 10 Trends Sustainable design for a better future business & learning 14 Better Business How to present yourself at industry events Photograph by Jared Carpenter p.39 Congrats to the 2017 KBB Design Award Winners! p.23 Countdown to KBIS and Design & Construction Week® 16 Tech Savvy Kitchens and home automation Design With An architect creates a retreat for his family 32 What's Hot Refrigerators, bathroom surfaces & dishwashers 36 What's Cool Everywhere else in products 39 Design Awards A tribute to the best kitchen, bath & showroom projects 56 Small Spaces A dream home in an unlikely place 18 Learning Corner Connecting with the high-end design market 20 Hot Topic Success for the next gen of design professionals 23 Countdown to KBIS Your complete guide to the 2018 show 02 Kitchen & Bath Business / SEPTEMBER 2017 / KBBONLINE.COM / The official publication of KBIS (KBIS.com) cover photograph by Jeffrey A. Davis Photographyhttp://www.KBBONLINE.COM http://www.KBIS.com