The NKBA’s December webinar series, sponsored by Geberit, will focus on building trends. By Loren Kessell

 

The hottest products and designs are ever-changing, and NKBA’s December free webinar series will dive into the latest building trends. Topics include drain systems, different design styles and more. This month’s series is generously sponsored by Geberit, a global leader in plumbing technology.

Each month, NKBA offers free 60-minute webinars, each featuring a presentation by a specific subject matter expert, delivered via a virtual platform. The sessions offer certified participants 0.1 CEU per event — it’s an easy way for designers to collect the CEUs needed to maintain NKBA certification. Participants must engage in 80 percent of the live sessions to receive CEU credit; registration closes two hours prior to start times. All webinars begin at 12 noon, Eastern Time. Here is the full list:

Linear Drain Systems: Design, Installation & Application

Linear drain systems in the kitchen and bath industry have become an important element in the overall design of the bathroom, wet room, and outdoor applications. Barbara Kratus Stark, sales & marketing director for Infinity Drain, will define how to specify a “barrier-free bathroom,” identify traditional and modern types of waterproofing and more on Wednesday, December 1. Register now.

Transitional Design Style

Transitional design style is often misunderstood, but it is a huge category that can also be called the “catch-all” category. Join Paula Kennedy, CMKBD, CLIPP, CACC, owner of Timeless Kitchen Design, on Wednesday, December 8. She will explore what makes a design transitional including identifying the three designs, products and more. Register now.

Invisible Kitchens

Open concept kitchen designs continue to be popular among homeowners, but they often worry about keeping them presentable. Jolanda Slagmolen-Flores, AKBD, owner of Casa Flores Cabinetry, will explore ways to “hide” the kitchen so it blends with the home’s decor on Thursday, December 9. Register now.

What’s Driving the Home Improvement Market?

This presentation on Tuesday, December 14, will focus on how COVID-19 impacted the home improvement market and generational trends. Mischa Fisher, chief economist for Angi, will discuss key strategies to ensure you are adapting to these changes and current trends. Register now.