October 2019 c o n t e n t s FEATURES 16 6 Editor's Note 8 Show Note 10 NKBA Note new & notewor thy 12 Happenings 16 Trends A look at today's storage needs 22 NKBA Student Design Comp 63 p. Check out the winners of the 2019 Product Innovator Awards! 58 p. Challenges abound in a San Antonio master bath & kitchen Recognizing the newest & brightest business & learning 26 Better Business Success tales from two industry startups 35 KBIS 2020 A guide to what to see and do at the show design & inspiration 44 Before & After Dark & awkward turns bright & balanced 46 Design With An entertaining & accessible kitchen 48 Solutions From ornate & dated to simple & stunning 50 What's Hot Hardware & Toilets 52 What's Cool Everywhere else 72 Last Word Designer shares lessons learned 28 Research Roundup Smart bathroom tech 30 Learning Corner Understanding LEDs 32 Hot Topic Staying relevant with industry challenges 02 / OCTOBER 2019 / KBBONLINE.COM / The official publication of NKBA (NKBA.org) and KBIS (KBIS.com) cover photo & left photo by Matthew Niemann Photographyhttp://www.KBBONLINE.COM http://www.NKBA.org http://www.KBIS.com