Amber was a successful interior designer, valued business partner and beloved wife.
August 27, 2025
Amber was the matriarch of a family spanning four children, three stepchildren, seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
This dedicated presence cements the partnership between NKBA and High Point Market Authority.
August 19, 2025
The NKBA’s new design hub—adjacent to Cosentino’s newly established space, both in Broad Hall—features brand partners Kichler Lighting, James Martin Vanities, Ferguson Home, Sherwin-Williams, Fabuwood, BlueStar, Signature Hardware, Miele, Urban Bonfire, FreePower and more.
Consolidation has reshaped the landscape, with independent showrooms and manufacturers being acquired by larger entities, and mega-shows growing so vast that our niche risks being overshadowed. Amid this shift, the DPHA Annual Conference and Product Showcase, being held October 16–19, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Houston, stands out as the only focused, intimate, and authentic venue dedicated entirely to our industry.
Briggs Inc. of Omaha, founded in 1906, has prioritized plumbers from inception. Initially a Briggs Pump, it later removed “pump' as it expanded to supply plumbing fixtures and products. Bought in 1921 by a local family who operated it until 2020, when two employees took over, it remains locally owned and operated.
The new location offers hands-on product displays, expert guidance and innovative features.
June 18, 2025
Frank Webb Home has officially opened a new showroom in Swanzey, New Hampshire, offering an interactive space for homeowners, designers and contractors to explore premium kitchen, bath and lighting products. With live working displays and access to expert advice and F.W. Webb’s contractor support, the showroom is designed to simplify and inspire home renovation projects.