Design Journal
The KBC Client: Reimagining the Space you Call Home
At KBC, our commitment extends far beyond design. We treat each project, be it a luxury kitchen, custom cabinetry, outdoor living space, or home office, as a unique story of functionality, craftsmanship, and personalized service. With hands-on collaboration, a concierge-style process, and family-led attention to detail, we elevate your vision into a living, breathing space.
Entertainment Unplugged: Designing Spaces for Connection, Relaxation & Style
Entertainment-focused rooms are taking center stage in modern homes. Whether it’s a sleek home bar, a cozy reading nook, or a luxurious wine cellar, today’s homeowners are investing in spaces designed to unplug, connect, and unwind. KBC is redefining these gathering places with personalized design that combines functionality and atmosphere.
Incorporating Textured Surfaces for a Dynamic Interior
Textured surfaces are transforming modern interiors by adding depth, character, and visual intrigue. From grain-relieved veneers and fluted stone to high-gloss cabinetry and sculptural hardware, these tactile elements create layered spaces that feel custom and elevated. Discover how to incorporate texture into your interior design for a dynamic, contemporary look.
The Ultimate Design Style Guide and What It Says About You
Your home is more than just a place to live, it’s a reflection of your personality. In this guide, we explore the most popular interior design styles of 2025 and what each one reveals about your taste, lifestyle, and mindset.
Artist’s Retreat – A Bold, Bright, and Functional Bedroom Suite
In our latest transformation, we had the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind Artist’s Retreat for a Pittsburgh homeowner whose day job as an attorney contrasts beautifully with her vibrant passion for painting. She came to KBC with a vision: to reimagine her primary bedroom suite into a space that functions effortlessly for everyday use while capturing the clean, contemporary feel of a curated gallery—a blank canvas for her colorful and creative life.
Designing Spa-Like Bathrooms in 2025
In 2025, texture is redefining spa-like bathroom design. This blog explores how incorporating tactile elements like fluted stone, grain-relieved veneers, natural wood, and layered finishes can transform a bathroom into a serene, wellness-centered retreat.
Colorful Cabinetry: Moving Beyond Traditional Whites and Grays
The era of all-white kitchens is evolving. In 2025, homeowners are embracing bold, colorful cabinetry to infuse personality, depth, and vibrancy into their kitchens. From earthy greens to soft blues and rich natural wood tones, these choices are transforming kitchens into custom expressions of style and warmth.
Designing the Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen: Must-Have Features for 2025
Discover the essential elements of modern outdoor kitchens in 2025, from smart appliances and weather-resistant materials to seamless indoor-outdoor integration, enhancing both functionality and entertainment.
Preserving Architectural Legacy While Elevating Modern Functionality - in home design
Preserving Architectural Legacy While Elevating Modern Functionality in Home Design
The Art of Entertaining – A Kitchen Reimagined
The Art of Entertaining – A Kitchen Reimagined
BATHROOM RENOVATION - MODERN SERENITY
Combining function and design harmony to modernize an outdated bathroom.
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Most kitchen remodels nowadays include expanded floor space or involve opening up the space to adjacent rooms. Not with this project. There were 8 total openings (doors & windows) in this kitchen and none permitted to be eliminated.
To Be Trendy or Not Trendy
Longevity and flexibility are key to designing any new or renovated living space. Yet often we gravitate to the latest design trends because, well, everyone else is. But, then we find ourselves wanting to renovate over and over again. Slavishly pursuing today’s rage risks tomorrow’s regret.
The Complete Countertop Guide
At Kitchen & Bath Concepts Pittsburgh (KBC), we’ve created strategic partnerships with companies in and around the Pittsburgh area to better serve our clients with high-quality products for their home renovation and remodeling projects.
Reimagining the Space You Call Home
If you work from home and the majority of your day is spent in your office, why not customize your space to fit your style and provide you with the level of comfort that you need to succeed?
Three Home Office Design Ideas
If you work from home and the majority of your day is spent in your office, why not customize your space to fit your style and provide you with the level of comfort that you need to succeed?
Making Your Small Kitchen Feel Big
Whether you’ve bought an older house, are downsizing to a smaller home, or recently purchased a condo, small kitchen spaces are a common design obstacle for homeowners. You want your kitchen to feel large, welcoming and open, but maybe you’re not ready to knock down walls to make it physically bigger. Luckily, there are ways to make small kitchens work, and even make them a highlight of your home.
Open Concept: Living In Your Comfort Zone
The idea of open concept living has evolved as we expand our comfort zone to include the kitchen, living areas and dining spaces. Centering a home's design on open concept living has many advantages and a few possible drawbacks. It's important to know just how much of an open concept you desire.
State Of The Industry: Kitchens & Baths
Third quarter reports on the spending habits of the American consumer indicated that more money is being invested in kitchen and master bath renovations, exceeding what was predicted for 2018 and more than the growth spurt seen in 2017.