September 2019 c o n t e n t s FEATURES 14 6 Editor's Note 8 Show Note 10 NKBA Note new & notewor thy 12 Happenings 14 Trends Perfect surfaces: walls, floors & countertops 18 NKBA Insiders Sharing today's wild card trends Photo b y Sara Weidner, Eastman Creative 21 Better Business The benefits of professional creds !" 47 22 Hot Topic p. Wellness: the new buzzword Check out the winners of the 2019 Designs of the Year competition! business & learning 24 Stories from the Field Solutions to common project challenges 27 KBIS 2020 A guide to what to see and do at the show design & inspiration 36 Small Spaces Tight guest bath goes glam retreat 38 Balanced Budget Builder basic to farmhouse inspired 40 Before & After Dark & dated to big & bright 42 What's Hot Showers & dishwashers 64 Last Word Designer takes chances 23 Research Roundup A market report on outdoor kitchens Photo by Tony Soluri 02 / SEPTEMBER 2019 / KBBONLINE.COM / The official publication of NKBA (NKBA.org) and KBIS (KBIS.com) cover & far-left photo by Jennifer Hughes, Photographer LLChttp://www.KBBONLINE.COM http://www.NKBA.org http://www.KBIS.com