‘Balanced' Market, Driven by Economics, Forecast for 2025 – bit.ly/40nPl7P A 2025 forecast released in recent weeks predicted that home-sale prices will increase by 3.7% this year.

Regional Growth Trends Differ Markedly, KBMI Reveals – bit.ly/4h1jgIn Kitchen and professionals believe a period of “substantial growth” is on the horizon, although business conditions vary significantly from region to region across the U.S.

STRASSER Acquired by Scott Group — bit.ly/4gT7eRO The Woodinville, WA-based manufacturer of luxury bathroom furniture, has been acquired by Scott Group, a company with holdings in the North American and Australian bath products markets, the companies announced.

House of Rohl Announces Restructuring — bit.ly/3WJ3qdV The luxury kitchen and bath business unit of Fortune Brands Innovations, has been restructured as the Global House of Rohl, with Fortune Brands’ Emtek and Schaub now joining the business unit, the company announced.

2025 Homes Seen Featuring Blend of Technology, Nostalgia – bit.ly/4fNfykv Homeowners will blend the latest technology with nostalgic, Old-World charm to create “comfortable, sustainable and climate-resilient homes.”

Febal Casa Opens Trio of U.S. Locations — bit.ly/3DWtFH8 The renowned Italian home furnishings brand has announced its entrance into the U.S. with the openings of a flagship showroom in Miami’s MiMo district, as well as locations in Scottsdale, AZ and Orange County, CA.

Remodeling Firm Announces Rebrand — bit.ly/42bW6Lj NorCal Remodeling Group, a bathroom remodeling company in the Greater Bay Area, is rebranding to True North Kitchen & Bath, to reflect expanded service offerings and and a broader geographic reach.

Skilled-Labor Shortage Focus of NKBA Study — bit.ly/3DZvrHB As the industry navigates the skilled labor shortage, many design and remodeling firms have resorted to hiring less-experienced or qualified workers to meet their basic staffing needs, according to the study.

New Issue! Color Trends, 2025 Forecast, Kitchen Sinks and Faucet Trends, DPHA Awards...and more. Read the Digital Edition — bit.ly/3QnPLW5

Fortune Brands Innovations, the publicly traded parent company of Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru and more is consolidating its U.S. regional offices into one campus HQ. bit.ly/3WMfqv2

"Strong” results in the fourth quarter of last year are fueling optimism in the first quarter of 2025 among businesses across the nation’s residential construction, architecture and design sectors. bit.ly/4hFcatp

Participating manufacturers reported that overall cabinet and vanity sales in 2024 were off 3.4% from the same 12-month period in 2023. bit.ly/4jN9eg3

This is among the key findings of the latest in a series of “US Remodeler Indexes,” a quarterly gauge of market conditions compiled by Kitchen & Bath Design News’ sister publication Qualified Remodeler. bit.ly/42FUvNQ

According to the AARP’s 2024 Home and Community Preferences Survey 73% of the 50+ adults surveyed hope to age in place, yet rising housing costs and limited housing options “create serious barriers.” bit.ly/3ErOqL1

“Despite concerns about data privacy and costs, widespread adoption of smart-home technology continues … offering a level of personalization and assistance that makes the products indispensable,” the Washington DC-based AIA observed. bit.ly/42Hbm2V

Homeownership continues to play a “central role in the American dream,” and homeowners remain “dedicated to the care and improvement of their homes” even in the face of tighter budgets. bit.ly/3EyJ94a

Armina Stone, a Pittsburgh-based importer and fabricator of natural stone, has expanded into the South Florida market with the opening of two locations in Miami-Dade County, the company announced. bit.ly/3CI0jMo

KBDN June | July 2025 • Showroom Portfolio and Strategies, Retro Kitchen Design, Storage with Style, Product Review, 2025 Appliance Guide and more. Find the digital edition here: bit.ly/4m538s3

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Kitchen & Bath Design Awards! See the winning projects and design teams in the August issue of KBDN and on our website — bit.ly/4os8Jus