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The NKBA Summit: Luxury Defined

WHAT DOES LUXURY MEAN TODAY? How has it changed in recent years… and even since the pandemic? NKBA presents its latest findings on the luxury kitchen, as experts discuss the elements of elevated living. Designers and other luxury specialists explore the delicate relationship with the luxury client, reveal key elements in today’s premier designs, and share their secrets to success in this rarefied world.

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Day 2

Speakers

NKBA Summit: Luxury Defined | Day 1

Wednesday, June 23, 1:00 PM ET – 5:00 PM ET

Those who attend all Day 1 sessions are eligible for 0.4 CEU credits.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 1:00PM ET

NKBA

Welcome and Introduction

NKBA EVP & CSO Suzie Williford welcomes attendees and kicks off the first NKBA Summit: Luxury Defined. Joining Suzie is Cambria’s EVP of Design, Summer Kath, who will share the Cambria story and describe its elegant quartz collections.

 

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 1:10PM ET

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The Luxury Kitchen Study: Key Findings

NKBA Head of Research Tricia Zach will present exclusive qualitative research, discussing the luxury kitchen from the perspective of top designers and their clients.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 1:30PM ET

NKBA

The Path to Becoming a Luxury Designer

Interior Design Managing Director Helene Oberman talks with designer Nar Bustamante about his journey to becoming a designer of luxury kitchens. (Hint: You don’t chase luxury.)

Bonus: This session features a video of the designers who participated in the Luxury Study discussing how they found their way to the ultra-high end.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 2:30PM ET

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Luxury Clients: Who are They?

What separates the elite luxury consumer from the homeowner with a big checkbook? Discover what insights Barton Consulting Group has gleaned from decades of studying this elusive market.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 3:00PM ET

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The Luxury Client/Designer Relationship Explained

Dealing with the high-end client should be a win-win for all concerned. A trio of luxury leaders explain the delicate dance with luxe clients — and their staffs — that helps the process go smoothly from start to finish.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 3:50PM ET

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The Modern Luxury Kitchen: Designing Without Rules

What separates a beautiful, expensive kitchen from true luxury is often the experience, testing the limits of design and fearlessly forging an authentic, original creation.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 4:40PM ET

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The NKBA Renovation Angel Luxury Kitchen Recycling Awards

The winners of the Luxury Kitchen Recycling Awards are revealed, honoring designers who go above and beyond to repurpose high-end kitchens to keep them out of landfills.

NKBA Summit: Luxury Defined | Day 2

Thursday, June 24, 1:00 PM ET – 5:00 PM ET

Those who attend all Day 2 sessions are eligible for 0.4 CEU credits.

Thursday, June 24, 2021 1:00PM ET

NKBA

Welcome and Introduction

NKBA EVP & CSO Suzie Williford, and Arik Tendler, Chief Sales Officer at Cambria, will welcome attendees and announce the winners of the Day 1 contest.

Thursday, June 24, 2021 1:10PM ET

NKBA

The Luxury Kitchen Deconstructed

In figuring out what propels a luxury kitchen into the realm of the ultra, Susan Brinson from House of Brinson will moderate a discussion between the designer and the client as they share the key ingredients to include — and what to leave out.

Thursday, June 24, 2021 1:50PM ET

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The Latest in Luxe Surfacing

NKBA CSO & EVP, Suzie Williford, will welcome Cambria Executive Vice President, Design, Summer Kath for a discussion on Cambria and the luxury market.

Thursday, June 24, 2021 2:15PM ET

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Luxury Clients: How Do They Think?

Delve into the mindset of the luxury client, their habits, attitudes and aspirations, and how you can appeal to the top 1% of consumers.

  • Karen Brandon, Senior Marketing Manager of Luxury, Nationwide Group

Thursday, June 24, 2021 2:45PM ET

NKBA

The Role of Marketing/PR in Developing Your Niche

A discussion about the best strategies for building a marketing plan that will make your business stand out and attract the high-end consumer.  

Bonus: This session features a video of the designers who participated in the Luxury Study discussing how marketing/pr helped them build their business.

Thursday, June 24, 2021 3:40PM ET

NKBA

Luxury — What It Is… and What It Isn’t

It’s not just about the money. Danielle Garofalo of REALM Global will moderate a luxury insights panel discussion on the real deal — and the deals to avoid.

Thursday, June 24, 2021 4:40PM ET

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Closing Remarks and Prizes/Giveaways

NKBA’s Suzie Williford offers closing remarks and announces the winners of Luxury Summit prizes.

About the Speakers

Anne-Marie Brunet, CMKBD
Principal
Sheridan Interiors
Karen Brandon
Senior Marketing Manger, Luxury Appliance
Nationwide Marketing Group
Susan Brinson
Co-Founder
House of Brinson
Nar Bustamante
President
Nar Design Group
Winston Chesterfield

Founder
Barton Consulting

Wendy Cohen

Founder and CEO
PowerHouse Companies

Steve Feldman

Founder and CEO
Renovation Angel

Brendan Flanigan
Owner
Brendan Flanigan Interiors
Danielle Garofalo
Partner
REALM Global
Summer Kath
Executive Vice President, Design
Cambria
Cindy McClure, CKD

Designer
Grossmueller’s Design 

Jan Neiges, CMKBD

Designer
Jan Neiges CKD LLC

Helene Oberman

Managing Director
Interior Design

Alyson O’Hanlon, CKD
Owner
Clive Christian NJ LLC
Erik Perez

Founder
Hello PR Group

Sarah Robertson, AKBD
Founder
Studio Dearborn
Peter Salerno, CMKBD
Designer
Peter Salerno Inc. 
Vicky Serany

Founder
Southern Studio Interior Design

Arik Tendler

Chief Sales Officer
Cambria 

Suzie Williford

EVP and CSO
National Kitchen & Bath Association 

Tricia Zach

Head of Research
National Kitchen & Bath Association 

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