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 […]
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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
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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 […]
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Les Petrie, my dad, was the 2003 NKBA President. With my election as 2014 NKBA President, we’re the first father and son team elected to the post. The NKBA Tumblr, “Then & Now: Petrie Named President”, December, 2013
Appliances, Fixtures, Fixtures & Finishes, Inspiration & Ideas, John Petrie Interviews
Kitchen Appliance’s New Aesthetic
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A little piece by Bloomberg Businessweek on the new aesthetic of kitchen appliances. Caroline Winter is the writer. new aesthetic involves more furniture-like appliances, with rounded edges and handles, less metallic sheen, and sometimes even a little color Stainless steel appliances remain the runaway favorite Bloomberg Business Week, “Kitchen Appliances’ New Aesthetic”, November, 2013