NKBA Manhattan

06/07/2026

05/30/2026

RSVP for the New York Design Coalition’s Summer Social hosted by and residential
Wednesday, June 24th, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Lutron NYC Global Experience Center
3 East 28th Street
New York, NY 10016
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80’s preppy attire, yacht rock music, and good vibes!
All proceeds will be donated to , a community-based nonprofit promoting housing stability and economic mobility for vulnerable families and individuals in NYC

05/26/2026

What an incredible evening at Cosentino NYC for our May NKBA Manhattan chapter meeting!

We celebrated the launch of ECLOS, Cosentino’s exciting new generation of mineral surfaces — an innovative step forward for the design industry.

The energy in the showroom was absolutely amazing, as many talented members of the NYC design community connected over creativity and inspiration. We were especially honored to have Cosentino VP Patty Herrera Dominguez in the house celebrating with us!

A huge thank you to Cosentino for hosting us in your stunning showroom and continuing to support the design community in such a meaningful way.

Photographs by The Mad Photographer

Jeannine Price Rex Aguirre Diana Mosher Associates EL Design Studio Julie Schuster Design Studio Rose Ott Interior Design Barbara Haberman

05/18/2026

NKBA Manhattan Chapter judges hit the ICFF show floor yesterday morning for our annual Inspire Awards with media partner Kitchen & Bath Business. Congratulations to all the winners! Stop by their booths today if you’re at Javits Center!

- Best of Show: nero sicilia “Mosaico Micro” booth 526

- Editor’s Choice: La Compagnie du Verre “Feather Pattern” booth 145

- Best Carpet and Flooring: Izza Berber “Hassira Rugs” booth 447

- Best Seating: YGG & LYNG “Lilly Sofa Bed/Day Bed” booth 529

- Best Furniture: Art-appliquée “Tattoo” booth 138

- Best Outdoor Furniture: Decibel “Curva Lounge” booth 1443

- Best Lighting: Hyland Group Ltd “Handblown Glass” booth 448

- Best Textile: Poppy “Poppy” booth 1014

- Best Wall Treatment: Santo Kafuan Co. “Art Panel Custom Painting” booth 436

- Best Art & Accessories: Leon “Loom Song Acoustic Textiles” booth 1814

- Best Booth Design: Canvas booth 1540

Pictured (L to R): Noah Kaplan of Leon Speakers; Ann W Cohen; Barbara Haberman; Andrew Joseph; Felicitas Oefelein

Stay tuned for more photos! Enjoy the show.

05/13/2026

Join us at the Cosentino Showroom at the A&D Building for the launch of their new brand, Eclos.

A portrait of nature.
Layers that reveal design.
A composition reimagined.
Features beyond the ordinary.
A new surface is born

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05/07/2026

If you've been thinking about joining NKBA Manhattan, now's the time!

Grow your professional network at our monthly chapter meetings, educational events, and industry mixers.

Contact Diana Mosher, Membership Chair, for details ([email protected]).

05/06/2026

Let’s make a splash!

RSVP for the New York Design Coalition’s Summer Social hosted by Lutron Electronics and Hill Residential Systems

Wednesday, June 24th, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Lutron NYC Global Experience Center
3 East 28th Street
New York, NY 10016

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-splash-2026-tickets-1986204619484?aff=oddtdtcreator

80’s preppy attire, yacht rock music, and good vibes!

All proceeds will be donated to Nazareth Housing, a community-based nonprofit promoting housing stability and economic mobility for vulnerable families and individuals in NYC

American Society of Interior Designers/ASID Designer's Lighting Forum NY Interior Design Society, New York City Chapter IFDA New York Chapter NKBA Manhattan NKBA KBIS

04/16/2026

It was the next best thing to being there.

Our latest NKBA Manhattan meeting was hosted by Fisher & Paykel in their beautifully renovated showroom.

The evening perfectly captured the energy and inspiration of KBIS 2026.

Events Chair Ellen Lopez of EL Design Studio assembled an all-star panel to share the KBIS moments that mattered.

We heard from:

Creative Engineer, Elle H-Millard, CKD, CLIPP of Xperience

Sarah Robertson, founder of award-winning Studio Dearborn and her son Owen

Interior designer Rose Ott, AKBD of Rose Ott Interior Design

Attendees walked away with a taste of what was shown at Design Week and what they may see in showrooms and on the home front very soon.

Pair a spectacular showroom with top-notch hospitality, great drinks and bites, and talented designers and you have yourself a hit.

Thank you Barbara Kessler and Fisher & Paykel Appliances!

Photographs by The Mad Photographer

04/14/2026

“Light every job.” This is what Damiano Saracino, President and CEO at The Cabinet Consultants, told NKBA Manhattan members at today’s educational networking event hosted by Richelieu Hardware.

“People are afraid to sell lighting but you should say, ‘This is how I would light this closet.’ Then if they have sticker shock, you can [scale it back and say] just light one shelf.”

He explained that personalization is key when it comes to closet design.

“It’s not about bigger, it’s about smarter. It’s about personalization, when people get that ‘wow’ factor and bring their friends into their closet.”

Jeannine Price Premiere Systems Design Barbara Haberman Diana Mosher Associates Maureen Klein Julie Schuster Design Studio Tom Price

03/30/2026

Join Richelieu Hardware for an exclusive Happy Hour event at their showroom at 60-01 31st Avenue, Woodside, NY.

You have TWO OPTIONS:

A: Meet outside the A&D Building at 2:45pm and join us on the 3:00 bus to the Richelieu Showroom in Woodside.

B: Provide your own transportation to Richelieu in Woodside, NY (arrive at 4pm)

2:45pm - Meet outside the A&D Bldg (if taking the bus)

3:00pm - BUS LEAVES for Woodside

4:00pm - Arrive at Richelieu Showroom in Woodside

4:15pm - CEU Lighting Presentation

5:15pm - Redefining Closets Presentation

6:00pm - Board bus back to A&D Bldg

*Space is limited for the bus.

Register:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/zdvaw4p?source_id=7ad9978d-d74d-4e77-a117-f692d0c9067c&source_type=em&c=&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAQ3rPdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacQAzesVmxikywBaIZ08Cmjpq1awcxPLcLSIso3gCSL1S7wwe9N8QnHWbW4vw_aem_2CDOGkU4vTO9r6KJCIzHSw

Jeannine Price EL Design Studio Premiere Systems Design Julie Schuster Design Studio Rose Ott Interior Design Diana Mosher Associates Barbara Haberman