The Trending Colors of 2017

Color sets the mood for any design project whether it’s a calming blue, an energetic orange or a go-with-anything neutral. In this year’s Kitchen & Bath Design Trends Report, the NKBA looked to the latest color trends to help you stay up-to-date on what’s happening in the world…

Highlights from the 2017 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show

The 2017 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) took on Orlando this year for its 52nd annual show, and it did not disappoint! Thousands of industry professionals flocked to this year’s KBIS, one of the LARGEST in event history with an…

Outdoor Kitchens: Maximize Your Backyard Living

Imagine a warm sunny day. A cup of coffee by your side, you’re making omelets in your outdoor kitchen. You reach over and snip a few fresh herbs from the garden to delicately sprinkle over the dish. Sounds heavenly, doesn’t it? Well, moving the…

NKBA Consulting Economist Manuel Gutierrez Foresees Modest Growth for 2017

U.S. Labor Market

Since the bottom of the recession almost eight years ago, the U.S. economy has seen the creation of slightly over 14 million jobs — a pace of…

NKBA Economic Indicators Update: 2/1/17

New Home Sales fell by 10% to an annual rate of 536 thousand homes in December. Existing Homes fell by a more modest 2.8% to a 5.49 million rate. Despite these declines, sales in December were above prior year levels. Sales for existing homes were 6% higher…

Economic Indicators Update: 2/23/17

While housing starts data for January fell 2.6% to an annual rate of 1.25 million units, Single Family construction actually rose by 1.9% to reach an annual rate of 823,000 units.

Trade UP Initiative: This Old House’s Generation Next

The NKBA is committed to investing in the future. Our Trade UP Initiative is inspiring students to seek lucrative careers in the design, construction and manufacturing fields by supporting campaigns such as This Old House Ventures’…

NKBA Economic Indicators Update: 2/8/17

Employers added 227,000 jobs in January. When this total is combined with the fact that government employees declined by 10,000, private employers actually added 237,000 jobs.

Economic Indicators Update: 2/15/17

Employers added 227,000 jobs in January. When this total is combined with the fact that government employees declined by 10,000, private employers actually added 237,000 jobs.