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CAROLINA GENTRY & BETH DOTOLO,
PARTNERS, PULP DESIGN STUDIO

The Pulp team is inspired this year by a desert boho vibe, which, of course, is
itself inspired by travel. Their trips to amazing locales inform all their projects. The desert boho look is all about sun-washed colors, bleached woods,
artisanal and handcrafted goods - anything that has a one-of-a-kind style.
Both love to go to Mexico, so the traditional lines of architecture there and
the lime-washed look are most inspirational right now.
A trip Beth took to Hotel San Cristobal in Baja,
Mexico, this year gave them insight into an amazing washed green that will definitely make its way
into an upcoming project. And Carolina recently
picked up an incredible vintage Moroccan carved
camel saddle stool made of rosewood. It's that rare
find they're always looking for - something that
will add a lot of personality to a home.
Desert boho is equally at home in any of their
target markets,too.It can be played up with a bit of a
Southwestern vibe for Dallas,given a laid-back look
for L.A. or toned down to natural materials and
cool colors for Seattle. It's their new favorite style!

LEFT Hailie Lopez and Alex

Porter describe their invention of a knife storage and
sharpening system built into a
countertop. Photos by Francis
Williamson

BELOW Group shot of the

Warren Hills Regional Middle
School students, teachers
and NKBA officials who
participated in the "Kitchen
of the Future" and robotics
competition

RIGHT A simple desert vibe
at the Hotel San Cristobal in
Baja, Mexico
BELOW Moroccan carved

rosewood

RYAN HERD, CEO, 1 SOUND CHOICE

My most surprising design find of the year came as a result of the NKBA
NextUp program, which builds awareness of the skilled trades among high
school and even middle school students. In May, I was a judge for two contests for our future designers at the Warren Hills Regional Middle School
in Washington, N.J. (the same school NKBA CEO Bill Darcy attended).
I have to say, not one, but two designs caught my eye:
Š Introducing "K.N.I.F.E. - Knife Network Incorporation Feature Equipment" by Hailie Lopez and Alexandra Porter. Built right into the edge of
a countertop is a knife storage and sharpening system - but that's not all!
It also includes a lockable cover to protect prying little fingers. This is an
idea consumers need today. I suggested they patent it and license it to our
countertop manufacturers (of course I will take a 5 percent royalty fee!)
Š Next up is "Face ID Fridge and Freezer" by Simone North. Imagine a
refrigerator that can be controlled with an app - but that's not all! The
user can control who can open the doors and
at what times. Let's say the kids come home
from school and the first thing they do is hit
the fridge, but Mom wants them to do their
homework. Not a problem anymore. Lock the
fridge, and using Face ID, they can only access
what's inside when they finish their homework.
Brilliant! Now, will it stop me from eating ice
cream in the middle of the night? (I might rip
the door off that sucker if I can't...Just saying.)
My pick for an honorable mention goes to the
"Freezer Wave"by Mia Kavitt and Viktoriya Pavlenko. We all know what a microwave does, but
what if you could use that same concept to cool
or even freeze something? Soup too hot? Cool it
down quickly. Just got some ice pops but the kids
can't wait for them to freeze? Pop them in and
freeze away! (This would be perfect for W-Labs.)

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019

Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019
Contents
Editor’s Note
Show Note
NKBA Note
Happenings
Trends Perfect surfaces: walls, floors & countertops
NKBA Insiders Sharing today’s
Better Business The benefits of professional creds
Hot Topic Wellness: the new buzzword
Research Roundup A market report on outdoor kitchens
Stories from the Field Solutions to common project challenges
KBIS 2020 A guide to what to see and do at the show
Small Spaces Tight guest bath goes glam retreat
Balanced Budget Builder basic to farmhouse inspired
Before & After Dark & dated to big & bright
What’s Hot Showers & dishwashers
Last Word Designer takes chances
Check out the winners of the 2019 Designs of the Year competition!
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Intro
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Cover2
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 1
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Contents
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 3
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 4
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 5
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Editor’s Note
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 7
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Show Note
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Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - NKBA Note
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 11
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Happenings
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 13
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Trends Perfect surfaces: walls, floors & countertops
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Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 17
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - NKBA Insiders Sharing today’s
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 19
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 20
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Better Business The benefits of professional creds
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Hot Topic Wellness: the new buzzword
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Research Roundup A market report on outdoor kitchens
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Stories from the Field Solutions to common project challenges
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Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 26
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - KBIS 2020 A guide to what to see and do at the show
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Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Small Spaces Tight guest bath goes glam retreat
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Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Balanced Budget Builder basic to farmhouse inspired
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 39
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Before & After Dark & dated to big & bright
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 41
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - What’s Hot Showers & dishwashers
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Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - Check out the winners of the 2019 Designs of the Year competition!
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