What Kitchen & Bath Design News does

Kitchen & Bath Design News (KBDN) is a U.S.-based B2B trade media company serving the kitchen and bath design industry. Its core offering is a print and digital magazine delivered through kitchenbathdesign.com and a digital edition hosted on mydigitalpublication.com, covering design trends, industry news, business management, product information, and project case studies for a horizontal audience of professional designers, manufacturers, and design-oriented homeowners.

KBDN monetizes through a hybrid model: subscription-based access to digital and print editions, display and sponsored content advertising sold to kitchen and bath manufacturers and suppliers, and recurring awards-program entry fees and sponsorships. The business also operates two long-running recognition franchises — the Kitchen & Bath Design Awards (annual, seven cycles through 2026) and the KBDN Innovators program (annual, nine cycles through 2025) — alongside proprietary first-party research delivered through RICKI/KBDN Reports and surveys such as the KBDN Showroom Trends series. Online directories (Product Search and Company Guide) extend the product surface.

The platform runs on a conventional digital publishing stack — website CMS, digital magazine viewer, online archives — with distribution extended across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, email newsletters, and physical print. Author attribution and image asset hosting point to operational embedding within the Sola Brands media portfolio, and site development is attributed to FreshDesignStudio. No artificial intelligence capabilities, proprietary technology, or institutional investment are disclosed; the publication is positioned as a traditional, content-led trade media business rather than a technology platform.

Name

Kitchen & Bath Design News

Legal name

Kitchen & Bath Design News

Website

https://www.kitchenbathdesign.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kitchen & Bath Design News is a U.S. B2B trade media company publishing print and digital coverage of the kitchen and bath design industry, serving professional designers, manufacturers, and design-oriented homeowners via subscriptions, advertising, and annual awards programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Media Publishing

NAICS

Directory and Mailing List Publishers (513140)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Food, Cooking & Beverage Magazines (MPAJAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Architecture, Construction & Building Codes Reference (Design, BIM, Safety Codes) (EDAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Trade media publishing
• Kitchen bath design
• Industry news coverage
• Design awards program
• Market research reports

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: The publication offers subscription-based access to its magazine content, digital editions, and archives. Subscribers can access current issues and view archived materials through the website.
2. Advertising Sales: The publication generates revenue through display advertisements, sponsored content sections, and branded editorial features. The website shows clear advertisement placement sections throughout.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kitchen & Bath Design News (KBDN) is a trade media publication covering business, design, and product information for kitchen and bath professionals. It publishes a print and digital magazine, operates the annual Kitchen & Bath Design Awards and KBDN Innovators recognition programs, produces proprietary industry research including the RICKI/KBDN Reports and showroom trend surveys, and maintains online product and company directories accessible via kitchenbathdesign.com.

Product overview

Kitchen & Bath Design News is a media and publishing company offering a unified portfolio of print and digital products for the kitchen and bath design industry. The core offering is the Kitchen & Bath Design News Magazine, complemented by award programs (Kitchen & Bath Design Awards and KBDN Innovators Awards), research services (RICKI/KBDN Reports), and online directories (Product Search Directory and Company Guide). The portfolio serves design professionals, manufacturers, and industry stakeholders through content, recognition, and market intelligence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kitchen & Bath Design News Magazine Print and digital trade publication covering design trends, industry news, project showcases, business insights, and product information for kitchen and bath design professionals.
• Kitchen & Bath Design Awards Annual paid awards program recognizing excellence in kitchen and bath design across multiple project categories and price points, with Gold, Silver, and Bronze recognition tiers for designers and showrooms.
• KBDN Innovators Awards Annual recognition program honoring innovative individuals in the kitchen and bath industry who demonstrate exceptional innovation and leadership.
• RICKI/KBDN Reports Proprietary industry research reports and surveys providing market intelligence and trend analysis for the kitchen and bath design sector.
• Product Search Directory Online directory enabling users to search kitchen and bath products by category across manufacturers and suppliers in the industry.
• Company Guide Online directory of companies serving the kitchen and bath design industry.
• Digital Edition Digital version of the magazine accessible through an online viewer platform with subscription-based access to current issues and archives.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Builder Magazine: A leading B2B trade publication for the home building industry. Covers the broader residential construction market, including kitchen and bath, with overlapping manufacturer advertisers and design professional audience.
• Dwell: A modern architecture and design publication (digital and print). Operates in the broader design space with content about residential design, including kitchen and bath, competing for design professional and consumer audience.
• ArchDaily: A leading digital architecture publication. Covers architecture, products, and interior design content, reaching design professionals globally and competing for manufacturer mindshare and advertising in the design space.
• Houzz: A leading digital platform for home design, remodeling, and decorating. Acts as a marketplace and content platform for design professionals and homeowners, directly competing with KBDN for manufacturer advertising and design professional audience.
• Architectural Digest: A major design publication covering architecture, interiors, and design. While primarily consumer-focused, it competes for design professional attention and high-end manufacturer advertising in the design space.

Direct peers

• Kitchen & Bath Business: A B2B trade publication specifically serving kitchen and bath industry professionals. Directly competes with KBDN for the same audience of kitchen and bath designers, dealers, and manufacturers with overlapping editorial and advertising offerings.
• Designer Today: A B2B trade publication for interior designers. Targets an overlapping design professional audience and competes for manufacturer advertising in the interior design and home furnishings space.
• Remodeling Magazine: A B2B publication for the residential remodeling industry. Covers remodeling projects including kitchen and bath, with overlapping readers and manufacturer advertisers in the home improvement space.
• Pro Remodeler: A B2B trade publication for professional remodelers. Serves a closely adjacent audience (professional remodelers who often handle kitchen and bath projects) and competes with KBDN for design professional subscriptions and manufacturer advertising.

Emerging players

• Dezeen: A digital-first design publication covering architecture, interiors, and product design. Reaches design professionals globally with editorial content and is increasingly capturing manufacturer marketing attention and luxury brand advertising.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/intent/tweet?text=Kitchen+Bath+Design+News
• Facebookfacebook.com/KitchenBathDesignNews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kitchen-bath-design-news
• Instagraminstagram.com/kitchenandbathdesignnews

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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