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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
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
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.
- Tricia Zach, Head of Research, NKBA
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 1:30PM ET
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.)
- Helene Oberman, Managing Director, Interior Design
- Nar Bustamante, President, Nar Design Group
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
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.
- Winston Chesterfield, Founder, Barton Consulting
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 3:00PM ET
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.
- Wendy Cohen, CEO, PowerHouseSmart
- Jan Neiges, CMKBD
- Vicky Serany, Founder, Southern Studio Interior Design
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 3:50PM ET
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.
- Peter Salerno, CMKBD, Peter Salerno Inc.
- Anne-Marie Brunet, CMKBD, Principal, Sheridan Interiors
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 4:40PM ET
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.
- Steve Feldman, CEO, Renovation Angel
- Suzie Williford, EVP & CSO, NKBA
- Peter Salerno, CMKBD, Peter Salerno Inc.
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
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
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.
- Sarah Robertson, AKBD, Founder, Studio Dearborn
- Susan Brinson, House of Brinson
- Carla Zinman, Client
Thursday, June 24, 2021 1:50PM ET
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
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
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.
- Brendan Flanigan, Brendan Flanigan Interiors
- Erik Perez, Principal, Hello PR
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
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.
- Alyson O’Hanlon, Owner, Clive Christian Kitchens NJ
- Nar Bustamante, President, Nar Design Group
Thursday, June 24, 2021 4:40PM ET
Closing Remarks and Prizes/Giveaways
NKBA’s Suzie Williford offers closing remarks and announces the winners of Luxury Summit prizes.
About the Speakers
Cambria is the leading producer of American-made quartz surfaces and is a family-owned company. Cambria’s innovative designs are stain resistant, nonabsorbent, strong, safe, maintenance free, and easy to care for, and backed by a transferable Full Lifetime Warranty. Cambria is sold through an exclusive network of premium, independent specialty retail and trade partners that can be identified at CambriaUSA.com. #MyCambria