NKBA Tennessee Chapter September 2008 Meeting
September 25, 2008 by Shawn Van Dyke · Leave a Comment
REDBUD Construction Services is attending the NKBA Tennessee Chapter Meeting in Nashville, TN at the ProSource Showroom (click here for a map).
The main speaker is Mark Naftel, counsel in the Business and Technology Group of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, and Berkowitz PC in Nashville, TN. Mr. Naftel details the various parts of a contract and how they specifically relate those professionals in the construction/remodeling industry.
Listed below are the main aspects of the seminar: Read more
Five Tips for Kitchen Remodeling on a Budget
September 25, 2008 by Shawn Van Dyke · Leave a Comment
From the NARI website.
This article also ran in the Houston Chronicle, Earthtimes.org, FinanzNachrichten.de, Yahoo! Canada, Business Wire and Forbes.
It’s the height of remodeling season during a weak economy, which is a tough combination for homeowners needing to make upgrades to their kitchen. This summer, things are heating up as people debate a costly home improvement that also offers one of the best returns on investment.
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen offers these five tips for kitchen updates that look good and also make ‘cents.’
Latest Trends in Kitchen Design
August 21, 2008 by Shawn Van Dyke · Leave a Comment
From MarketWatch:
When it comes to kitchen design today, cherry and maple cabinets are hot, as are quartzite countertops and custom paneled appliances. So says a recent national survey of kitchen designers conducted by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and luxury appliance manufacturer Thermador. With 206 participants – all of whom are NKBA certified designers – the online survey identifies several trends influencing today’s kitchen design – from popular colors and finishes used in designs, to new materials, and even new technologies being incorporated by designers.
And here’s a summary of the Survey:
Kitchen Type (design): Traditional
Cabinetry Finishes: Cherry and Maple
Color Scheme: Stainless Steel followed by beiges/bones
Appliances: Stainless steel and custom paneling/modular refrigeration
Countertops and Backsplashes: Granite and quartzite/tile, granite, or glass backsplashes
Functionality and Layout: multiple cooking stations and prep sinks
These trends have well established themselves and will continue to be used in kitchens for years to come.
Read the full article here.