Send us a textNKBA and Emergency Design: What’s Really Driving the Next Era of Home Design The NKBA is redefining what it means to be a professional in today’s design industry.Host Adam Kayce sits down with Stacy McCarthy, President of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and one of the few Certified Master Designers in the country, for a conversation on credentials, continuing education, and where the industry is headed next. From the rise of AI in design to the importance of CEUs, Stacy shares what today’s professionals need to know. Plus, she breaks down the trends she’s loving and the ones she hopes won’t stick around.In addition to her leadership at the NKBA, Stacy has a unique role in emergency restoration design, helping homeowners rebuild and reimagine their spaces after floods, fires, and other disasters. She shares her experience navigating these challenges and how design plays a vital role in recovery and resilience.Whether you're a designer, student, or homeowner planning your next project, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.🎧 LISTEN to the Home Design Podcast: https://homedesignpodcast.buzzsprout.com📞 Learn more at www.stacymccarthy.design or follow @emergencydesignerEnjoy Episode 54 of the Home Design Podcast!For more home inspiration, visit homeshows.com and follow @FLHomeShows0:00 Intro2:15 Who is Stacy McCarthy3:52 What it means to be a Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer6:01 Courses now computer-driven vs. hand-drafted in the past6:32 Gaining 10 years of experience after earning credentials8:25 How many Master Designers are in the industry11:07 How Stacy got involved with the CEU side of the industry15:02 Courses Stacy has created that stand out17:14 Is the industry taking CEUs seriously enough18:22 Educating to elevate and set the industry standard18:58 How AI is changing the design industry21:55 Overview of accrediting boards23:31 What is the NKBA25:52 Stacy’s presidency at the NKBA29:22 What the NKBA means to homeowners33:02 Finding the best design solutions for homeowners36:51 Industry trends Stacy is seeing now39:26 What to know about design finishes41:00 Trends in cabinetry42:55 Trends that made a comeback (and shouldn’t have)43:57 Up-and-coming design trends and elements45:18 Smart technology in the home48:41 What’s trending in bathroom design49:53 Eliminating grout lines and seams50:53 Emergency design 59:20 Disaster restoration: Where should homeowners start1:02:30 Key questions homeowners should ask before hiring a professional1:04:03 What the design process looks like and how long it takes1:06:03 Stacy’s favorite projects1:07:23 Advice for designers and industry professionals1:09:03 Final thoughts1:09:48 How to contact Stacy1:10:23 ClosingThe Home Design and Remodeling Show is recognized to be the largest Home Show in Florida and most trusted platform for homeowners, interior designers, architects, builders, realtors, and all industry The Home Design and Remodeling Show is recognized to be the largest Home Show in Florida and most trusted platform for homeowners, interior designers, architects, builders, realtors, and all industry trendsetters by experiencing our website, Home Design Magazine, Shop The Pros online resource, Home Show Media's video content, and one of our EXPOS at one of three locations including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach.

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