Category Archives: John Petrie Interviews

A New Sheen in the Kitchen as the Shine of Stainless Fades

NYSE’s Big Stage blog writer, Susan Caminiti, focused in on the changing tastes in appliances.  She asked me what I thought about the new slate of appliance colors coming from manufacturers.  Here are some takeaways from the article. warmer, more family-friendly feel in the kitchen. for those folks who don’t want the look of a […]

Kitchen Trends Written in Stone

The Journal New’s Christine Gritmon interviewed me and several others on the topic of countertop surfaces. Her focus was on granite and marble counters, but she also discussed alternative materials. How do you decide on a countertop material; where should you buy it; and who should install it? Consider aesthetics, lifestyle and maintenance lohud.com Journal […]

NKBA president discusses 2014 co-location of KBIS and IBS, and Design and Construction Week

Ashlei Williams of the Plumbing and HVAC trade journal, The Wholesaler, asked for my insights into the combination of KBIS and Design and Construction Week. Here are my primary thoughts. Las Vegas Convention Center, where the 2014 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and International Builders’ Show will co-locate on February 4-6. key focus is fostering […]

Kitchen & Bath Industry Show teams with builders’ event

Woodshop News author, Jennifer Hicks, interviewed me about the combination of KBIS and the International Builders Show. We talked about the combination of the two shows in Las Vegas and my expectations for over 75,000 attendees. Woodshop News, “Kitchen & Bath Industry Show Teams With Builders’ Event”, December, 2013  

The open concept continues to grow

I love talking about design trends and CBS Money Watch writer, Ilyce Glink, asked me to share my thoughts on what to expect in 2014. Now, kitchens open up into the living space Appliance designers are creating appliances that can seamlessly blend into the kitchen and right through to the family room. Americans are trying to hide […]