NKBA Ottawa

10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day | October 10

A little reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out. Life can be heavy, the daily battles are real, and it’s okay to take a step back, ask for help, or simply give yourself a little grace.

Whether you’re checking in on yourself or reaching out to someone else, remember that small moments of kindness and connection can make a difference. You never know what someone else might be carrying.

Take a breath. Check in. Reach out. You matter. 💚

10/07/2026

Do you have your tickets yet?!

Our next CEU is coming up and it’s another good one.

NKBA Ottawa is proud to present Stronger Than Stone: Mind Over Matter, Winning the Daily Mental Battle, hosted by Urban Quarry and led by Chantel Laidlaw, Founder of Stronger Than Stone.

Get ready for an empowering conversation on resilience, mental strength, and the tools you need to win the daily battles that shape both your personal and professional success.

🎟️ Tickets available now available! Click Link Below! ⬇

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stronger-than-stone-mind-over-matter-winning-the-daily-mental-battle-tickets-2001236076978

09/30/2026

Today, we pause to listen, learn, reflect, and remember. 🧡

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour Survivors, their families, and the children who never made it home.

Together, we recognize the strength and resilience of Indigenous Peoples and continue the journey toward reconciliation with respect, compassion, understanding, and meaningful action.

RESPECT 🧡 LEARN 🧡 SUPPORT 🧡 TAKE ACTION

09/30/2026

OOOlalala....calm and serene 💓

Moodboard Monday: 8251 Taj Whisper

8251 Taj Whisper is an opaque grey base with golden mineral deposits and fine white movement, creating a surface with organic warmth and swirling translucency.

See 8251 Taj Whisper within Caesarstone ICON™ at the link: https://www.caesarstone.ca/countertops/8251-taj-whisper/?utm_source=organicsocial

*Crystalline silica-free surfaces may contain up to 1% crystalline silica.

09/26/2026

Hey NKBA Ottawa members... why not add a new badge to your professional toolkit? 🏅

Whether you're looking to build new skills, strengthen an area of expertise or simply keep learning, NKBA's Specialty Badge Program offers convenient, self-paced professional development created specifically for the kitchen & bath industry.

And now is a great time to get started! 🙌
Through October 4, NKBA members can purchase Specialty Badges for only $99, a savings of $100!

Earn it. Share it. Be proud of it. Your digital badge can be displayed on your NKBA profile and other professional platforms to showcase your expertise.

👉 Learn more at nkba.org/badges

09/25/2026

Please join us in welcoming one of our newest NKBA Ottawa members, Leilla Czunyi, Principal Designer & Founder of Floe Studio! 👋

An award-winning, Ottawa-based interior designer and LEED-certified professional, Leilla brings more than two decades of experience in lighting design and bespoke interiors.

Through Floe Studio, Leilla specializes in accessible, sustainable, and multi-generational home design, with a focus on invisible disabilities and aging in place. Her philosophy is simple and inspiring: create spaces that are beautiful first, and thoroughly accessible by design.

We’re thrilled to welcome Leilla to the NKBA Ottawa community and look forward to the knowledge, experience, and perspective she brings to our chapter!

Welcome, Leilla! 💙

🌐 floestudio.ca

09/24/2026

NKBA Ottawa is proud to present Stronger Than Stone: Mind Over Matter, Winning the Daily Mental Battle, hosted by Urban Quarry and led by Chantel Laidlaw, Founder of Stronger Than Stone.

Get ready for an empowering conversation on resilience, mental strength, and the tools you need to win the daily battles that shape both your personal and professional success.

🎟️ Tickets available now available! Click Link Below! ⬇

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stronger-than-stone-mind-over-matter-winning-the-daily-mental-battle-tickets-2001236076978

05/11/2026

A big welcome to our newest NKBA Ottawa Chapter member... Arlo Homes! 🎉🏡

We’re excited to have them join our amazing community of kitchen, bath, and design industry professionals. Looking forward to seeing the creativity, connections, and collaborations ahead!

Welcome to the NKBA Ottawa family, Arlo Homes! 🤝✨

05/07/2026

It was truly an amazing event and experience for the students. Thank you so much @ Laurysen Kitchens Ltd. for hosting us in your impressive facility. We are fortunate to have your continued support.
Algonquin College