Wednesday, June 23, 2021 1:00PM ET

Welcome and Introduction

NKBA EVP & CSO Suzie Williford welcomes attendees and kicks off the first NKBA Summit: Luxury Defined. Joining Suzie is Cambria’s EVP of Design, Summer Kath, who will share the Cambria story and describe its elegant quartz collections.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 1:10PM ET

The Luxury Kitchen Study: Key Findings

NKBA Head of Research Tricia Zach will present exclusive qualitative research, discussing the luxury kitchen from the perspective of top designers and their clients.

• Tricia Zach, Head of Research, NKBA

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 1:30PM ET

The Path to Becoming a Luxury Designer

Interior Design Managing Director Helene Oberman talks with designer Nar Bustamante about his journey to becoming a designer of luxury kitchens. (Hint: You don’t chase luxury.)

• Helene Oberman, Managing Director, Interior Design
• Nar Bustamante, President, Nar Design Group

Bonus: This session features a video of the designers who participated in the Luxury Study discussing how they found their way to the ultra-high end.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 2:30PM ET

Luxury Clients: Who are They?

What separates the elite luxury consumer from the homeowner with a big checkbook? Discover what insights Barton Consulting Group has gleaned from decades of studying this elusive market.

• Winston Chesterfield, Founder, Barton Consulting

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 3:00PM ET

The Luxury Client/Designer Relationship Explained

Dealing with the high-end client should be a win-win for all concerned. A trio of luxury leaders explain the delicate dance with luxe clients — and their staffs — that helps the process go smoothly from start to finish.

• Wendy Cohen, CEO, PowerHouseSmart
• Jan Neiges, CMKBD
• Vicky Serany, Founder, Southern Studio Interior Design

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 3:50PM ET

The Modern Luxury Kitchen: Designing Without Rules

What separates a beautiful, expensive kitchen from true luxury is often the experience, testing the limits of design and fearlessly forging an authentic, original creation.

• Peter Salerno, CMKBD, Peter Salerno Inc.
• Anne-Marie Brunet, CMKBD, Principal, Sheridan Interiors

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 4:40PM ET

The NKBA Renovation Angel Luxury Kitchen Recycling Awards

The winners of the Luxury Kitchen Recycling Awards are revealed, honoring designers who go above and beyond to repurpose high-end kitchens to keep them out of landfills.

• Steve Feldman, CEO, Renovation Angel
• Suzie Williford, EVP & CSO, NKBA
• Peter Salerno, CMKBD, Peter Salerno Inc.

Thursday, June 24, 2021 1:00PM ET

Welcome and Introduction

NKBA EVP & CSO Suzie Williford, and Arik Tendler, Chief Sales Officer at Cambria, will welcome attendees and announce the winners of the Day 1 contest.

Thursday, June 24, 2021 1:10PM ET

The Luxury Kitchen Deconstructed

In figuring out what propels a luxury kitchen into the realm of the ultra, Susan Brinson from House of Brinson will moderate a discussion between the designer and the client as they share the key ingredients to include — and what to leave out.

• Sarah Robertson, AKBD, Founder, Studio Dearborn
• Susan Brinson, House of Brinson
• Carla Zinman, Client

Thursday, June 24, 2021 1:50PM ET

The Latest in Luxe Surfacing

NKBA CSO & EVP, Suzie Williford, will welcome Cambria Executive Vice President, Design, Summer Kath for a discussion on Cambria and the luxury market.

Thursday, June 24, 2021 2:15PM ET

Luxury Clients: How Do They Think?

Delve into the mindset of the luxury client, their habits, attitudes and aspirations, and how you can appeal to the top 1% of consumers.

• Karen Brandon, Senior Marketing Manager of Luxury, Nationwide Group

Thursday, June 24, 2021 2:45PM ET

The Role of Marketing/PR in Developing Your Niche

A discussion about the best strategies for building a marketing plan that will make your business stand out and attract the high-end consumer.  

• Brendan Flanigan, Brendan Flanigan Interiors
• Erik Perez, Principal, Hello PR

Bonus: This session features a video of the designers who participated in the Luxury Study discussing how marketing/pr helped them build their business.

Thursday, June 24, 2021 3:40PM ET

Luxury — What It Is… and What It Isn’t

It’s not just about the money. Danielle Garofalo of REALM Global will moderate a luxury insights panel discussion on the real deal — and the deals to avoid.

• Alyson O’Hanlon, Owner, Clive Christian Kitchens NJ
• Nar Bustamante, President, Nar Design Group

Thursday, June 24, 2021 4:40PM ET

Closing Remarks and Prizes/Giveaways

NKBA’s Suzie Williford offers closing remarks and announces the winners of Luxury Summit prizes.