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This range hood!!

Loving this kitchen and bathroom!

You never know what you'll see out of your picture window!

Proud to have this incredible designer on our team! Great work, Barb!

Thank you, Barbara Messer with KBD, for teaching our future architects and designers!

What's on your shelves?! Comment below!

💡The right lighting can completely transform your kitchen and bathroom spaces. From under-cabinet glows to statement pendant lights, it's all about setting the right mood and functionality. Our lighting professionals at Illuminate Lighting in North Liberty can point you in the right direction -- give us a call!✨🏡

🤍 Think all white cabinets look the same? Think again! From subtle undertones to various finishes and textures, there's a world of difference in the realm of white cabinetry. Reach out to one of our designers today and get started on your new space! ✨

🍁Feeling all the Autumn vibes at our storefront! Our Cedar Rapids location is ready for the leaves to fall!!🍂 Are you dressing up your space for fall too? Drop a photo or let us know in the comments! 🏡

🏡 Dreaming of a fresh, modern kitchen or bathroom makeover? 🛁✨ Look no further! Reach out to us at Kitchens By Design for tailor-made designs that breathe life into your space. ✨🛠️ 📞

🎉 Happy Labor Day, everyone! 🛠️

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and resilience of all the amazing individuals who contribute their talents and efforts to build a better world. 💪 Whether you're in the office, on the factory floor, serving in healthcare, or pursuing your passions, this day is for you!

👷‍♀️👨‍⚕️👩‍🍳👨‍🏫 Let's take a moment to honor the incredible labor force that keeps our communities running smoothly. Your dedication and commitment do not go unnoticed. 🙌

📍 Parade Tip 📍

Make your The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association Parade of Homes experience easier, more efficient and enjoyable by downloading the Iowa City Parade of Homes App.

You will have access to all the homes' information right in the palm of your hand. Just like in previous years, there will be voting opportunities for you.

The home with the most votes in the Overall category will be featured on the 2024 parade guidebook cover and receive the 2023 Iowa City Area Parade of Homes People's Choice Award.

For more information about this year's Parade of Homes click here >>>>> iowacityhomes.thegazette.com

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Co-Presenting Sponsors
Urban Acres Real Estate + Hills Bank

Parade of Homes App Sponsor
CBI Bank & Trust

People's Choice Award Sponsor
Kitchens By Design

🙌🏻 WAHOO! 🙌🏻

The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association Parade of Homes continues tonight!

Visiting during the week means less crowds and more time with the builders. If you have your eye on one of the parade homes, tonight and Thursday would be great times to get all the details and chat with the builder.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
✅ Tickets are $10 and are cash or check only
✅ Wear your booties when visiting parade homes
✅ Download the Parade of Homes App to get all the parade home details including voting for the People's Choice Award

Ready. Set. Go!

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Co-Presenting Sponsors
Urban Acres Real Estate + Hills Bank

Parade App Sponsor
CBI Bank & Trust

Ticket Sponsor
Bachmeier Carpet One Floor & Home

People's Choice Award Sponsor
Kitchens By Design

Come on out everyone!!

BRING YOUR APPETITE!

Join us at this year's The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association Home and Garden Show for a feast of food trucks.

On Saturday, sample eats from eight local food trucks, and then cast your vote for your favorite.

Here's the line-up
Da Flava Unit
Flavor Train QC
Selina’s Creations
Hatchett’s BBQ & Catering
Rodney's Jamaican Jerk & Bbq
Wich-Uh-Waffle
South Side Street Foods

There's something for everyone at this year's Home and Garden Show.

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Special Thanks to Co-Presenting Sponsors
Skogman Realty
Skogman Homes
Skogman Insurance
Home Repair Team, Inc. / HRT Building & Remodeling
CBI Bank & Trust

Amy Lynn Pretorius Endowed Scholarship HBA News and Events You Won't Want to Miss! March 28, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Karyl Bohnsack [email protected] (319) 351-5333 Amy Lynn

The Home & Garden Show committee is getting excited! Only 42 days until the big opening!

Another amazing year at Kitchen and Bath Industry Show / International Builders Show. Always a great way to stay on top of the industry trends and education.

#2023

Don't forget to order your tickets for Jake McVey at Wildwood BBQ & Saloon on December 17! 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jake-mcvey-tickets-320983529377

In association with this event, we have partnered up with The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association to raise funds for the Amy Pretorius Endowed Scholarship, awarded to women interested in the building industry, as well as the general student skilled trades annual scholarship program.

Donate AT LEAST $10 via PayPal to the HBA (Home Builders Association of Iowa City ) and include ‘Advantage Boots for the Skilled Trades’ in the memo of your donation to be entered to win a $250 Tecovas giftcard.

We will pick TWO random winners and reach out to them directly via email on Monday, December 19, 2022. Good luck!!

Calling all remodeler’s, professional women in building and young professionals! Join us!!

Come out to Tavern Blue for a night of fun with mini golf, pizza, appetizers, and drinks! This funfilled evening provides an opportunity for networking within the Remodeler's Council, Professional Women in Building & the Young Professionals Network. Bring a friend, and don't miss out!

Date: Decmber 6, 2022
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Cost: $10 per person

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5rb7xxuab&oeidk=a07ejfhe7xkee0bb8c6

Thank you to our awesome sponsors! Cabinets Galore McCreedy-Ruth Construction Kitchens By Design

Iowa City Showroom looking for experienced sales / design position. Please share!

Before and after pictures of a remodel in Strawberry Point. Wonderful clients to work with!

It's Industry Tip Tuesday!
When designing your space there is always the question of how to make the area look larger. Here are a few easy tips to consider.

Mood Board Monday!
Julie picked a beach vibe for this chilly November morning 🌴🐢

Happy Halloween from the Devil, Crayon, Cat, and Scullery Maid! 🎃

👹🖍🐱☠️

Mood Board Monday
Lydia has created a mood board with light tones and black accents to create a farmhouse style while adding a warm terracotta pop of color

Industry Tip Tuesday
Quartz & Granite Facts

Shout out to Kitchens By Design for supporting Stafford's Presents: Celebrate the Magic of the Y!

It’s Young Professionals Week!

Please share the info of The HBA’s Young Professionals Networking group with other young people in the building / construction industry.

It's Young Professionals Week! Younger workers are key to combatting the construction skilled-trades workforce shortage. We're proud of the IC/CR Young Professionals Network and all it offers. 🎉

Thank you Brogan for chairing the HBA women’s council and the work you put into it.

Today we celebrate our Women's Council, chaired by Brogan Messer of Kitchens By Design! 🎉

Climbing the ladder in any industry can be a challenge without a strong network of support. Our Women’s Council offers networking, philanthropy through its scholarship program fundraising and more. Thank you to all our female members for helping fulfill the American Dream. 👏🏽

Learn more at http://www.iowacityhomes.com/celebrating-professional-women-in-building-week/.


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We are excited to celebrate careers in construction month! Such a great career path for younger generations to consider.

Today, the Board of Supervisors proclaimed October 2021, as Careers in Construction Month in Johnson County and urges citizens to help increase public awareness of the opportunities available in construction trades professions.

Thank you to The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association for accepting the proclamation.

HBA members and guests aged 35 and younger are invited to an IN PERSON Young Professionals Network social!

Come tour host and sponsor Cabinet Works LLC shop, enjoy snacks and beverages and mingle with mentors. We’ll also have a little competition between youth and “elders.”

Arrive 5:45 – 6:00 p.m. Program begins at 6:00 p.m. RSVP to [email protected] or on the event page by July 16. YPN is co-sponsored by The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association and the Greater Cedar Rapids Housing & Building Association.

NAHB Young Professionals

A great day for the annual HBA Golf outing! Just a few pictures of the fun shenanigans! Thank you to all who played our silly game! We had a great time with all of you and are proud to be a hole sponsor once again :)

Here is a lovely kitchen remodel done with Elyse Frantz Shindelar in the Des Moines area. Some will recognize Elyse as a builder in the Iowa City area for many years some time ago. She relocated and reached out when she was ready for her own remodel. We are always thrilled to be a partner with loyal clients of the past!

This project started with wanting a new updated look for her fireplace. She wanted it lighter than the kitchen but wanted to have it look cohesive. We did cream for the fireplace with a dark mantle to carry in her existing kitchen cabinets then decided to do her uppers to match the fireplace leaving the original bases cabinets. A lot more storage and an updated look! Very happy client!

This was such a fun project and amazing clients. We called it the “penthouse” as it’s the top floor of a new building. Thank you Brandt’s for trusting KBD with your project!

Come "see us" at the virtual home show! Don't forget to sign up for the daily drawings!

Mark your calendar for Feb. 22 - 28 to experience The Iowa City Area HBA Home Show from your home! That's right, the show is going virtual through a new interactive website! Find it at the same address as in the past: www.ichomeshow.com. The update will be rolling out soon. Vendor applications are being accepted - don't miss out! Visit the site for details.

Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS® Collins Community CU Mortgage

What a fun remodel project on Olive Court in Iowa City. Homeowners were do it yourself ers... and did a great job installing cabinets with the design we created for them. Big difference from the before and after!

New countertop is a great way to update your kitchen. Look how nice this one turned out.