From the Tap - A KBB Podcast

On the latest episode of the KBB From the Tap podcast, Scottsdale, Ariz., designer Jaque Bethke breaks down how she translates that resort sensation into residential kitchens and baths. She spent more than two decades in hospitality at Wynn Resorts, and her approach starts long before anyone picks a finish.

Ali Faulkner, founder of AEF Interiors in Newport Beach, Cal., built her design studio into a seven-figure firm. One of the industry's most candid voices on the business of design, she shares her experience overcoming common blind spots that can hamper a firm's growth.

 During our recent “From the Tap” podcast, Amy Peltier of San Marino, Calif-based Peltier Interiors discusses how projects can hold up to kids, pets and second phases of life. Photo credit: Becca Batista

Designer Andrea Goldman talks about how to create homes that respond to everyday life but can also evolve with a client's changing needs when major shifts occur.

Long before Britany Simon specified countertops and cabinetry, she mixed fabrics, played with silhouette and paired found pieces with current trends. Fashion gave her a fast place to test ideas. For the founder of Britany Simon Design House in Scottsdale, Ariz., that instinct never left. It simply moved into the home. Photo credit: Rachel Solomon

Beth Dotolo and Carolina Gentry, co-founders of Pulp Design Studios, explain how they steer clients beyond “safe” choices — including how they build trust, when to push, when to pull back, and the strategies they use to help clients feel confident making bolder design moves. Photo: Cody Ulrich

KBB editor Chelsie Butler sits down with the founder of Atlanta-based Jones Design Associates, Jeremy Jones, who has worked on luxury hotels, multifamily projects, restaurants and residential spaces since 2000. His take is candid: Ego defends good decisions, but it can’t run unchecked.

Jen Dean, principal designer and the creative force behind Jede Interiors, a full-service interior design studio in Utah, talks about building a boutique design firm and the realities and rewards of growing an authentic, story-driven business in today’s design landscape.

For Arianne Bellizaire, owner and principal designer of Baton Rouge-based Arianne Bellizaire Interiors, luxury it's a mindset. In a recent conversation on the KBB “From the Tap” podcast, she made the case for design that centers on the client, not the cost. Photo credit: Girls at Flourish

Vast Design Studio's concrete tub won the 2025 KBB Bathroom Product of the Year award. For kitchen and bath designers, it signals how material innovation and customization can reshape expectations in the bath category.

In this episode of From the Tap, Christina Cruz tracks journey from a high-level marketing executive at BuzzFeed to founding her own interior design firm, highlighting how skills from the corporate world can fuel creative entrepreneurship.

Felicitas Lechner, marketing manager for Hettich America, recently shared insights into a product turning heads – and cabinets – in the industry. The FurnSpin was named the 2025 KBB Kitchen Product of the Year and completely redefines how we approach traditional cabinetry.

Designer Gabriela Eisenhart of Silo Studio Design shares her expertise on leading and listening to clients though the challenging phases of a design project. Photo credit: Marc Mauldin

Discover the KBIS 2026 Innovation Hour winners. Explore how LG, Caesarstone, and MAGPPIE are transforming kitchen design with smart, sustainable solutions.

Award-winning designer Juliana Ewer of J Squared Home Designs talks about successful strategies for working with contractors.

Every year, the kitchen and bath design industry evolves through the efforts of visionary professionals. We recently connected with the 2025 KBB Person of the Year, Sharon Sherman, alongside our eight Praiseworthy Picks, to uncover how they are reshaping residential design.

On our latest “From the Tap” podcast, KBB editors Chelsie Butler and Leslie Clagett provided a post-KBIS 2026 recap of the hits and highlight from the show. Curious what trends and standouts are shaping the future of kitchen and bath? Read on and also listen to the full podcast to discover what’s making waves and get a taste of what lies ahead.

In this episode of From the Tap, architect Lauren Thomsen, principal of Philadelphia-based Lauren Thomsen Design, talks about the challenge of modernizing older homes while honoring their character and incorporating sustainable systems.

In the latest episode of the KBB From the Tap podcast, host and KBB Executive Editor Chelsie Butler sits down with Amy Courtney, founder of New York- and Connecticut-based Amy Courtney Design, to explore what it truly takes to build a distinct, lasting brand in today’s saturated market. Photo credit: Shawn Zhang

In a recent episode of the KBB From the Tap podcast, KBIS Show Director Jason McGraw joined KBB Executive Editor Chelsie Butler to preview what attendees should prioritize and why thoughtful planning will be essential to making the most of the three-day event. 

Recent research by McKinsey into the $2-trillion global wellness industry finds that "consumers are conceptualizing wellness in new ways", opening the door for deeper conversations about wellbeing at home. Award-winning holistic designer Gala Magriñá talks about how designers can strategize and implement wellness principles into their projects.

Host Chelsie Butler sits down with Maggie Swift, CEO and co-founder of Unframed Digital, to talk candidly about why SEO continues to confuse so many kitchen and bath professionals and why ignoring it is no longer an option. Photo credit: Maggie Swift

The founder of Andrea Liebross Coaching explains strategies for entrepreneurs to navigate the "messy middle" of business growth.

In this episode of the KBB “From the Tap” podcast, Lisa Kahn of Finding Sanctuary by Lisa Kahn Designs in Naples, Fla., shares her heartfelt philosophy on how design can do far more than enhance the look of a space; it can transform the way people live, feel and heal. Her work is rooted in the belief that when thoughtfully designed, kitchens and baths can serve as sanctuaries that nurture both bod...

The founder of Chicago-based Studio W Interiors shares her experience and lessons learned on avoiding burnout.