As an 18+ year industry vet, Ebony’s clients benefit from her passion and extensive training as a Certified Living In Place Professional (CLIPP) as well as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). Stephenson is a problem solver and provides a personalized service working side by side with clients of all ages, abilities, and investment amounts to make their homes safe, accessible, and livable for many years to come.
Ebony has received an extensive list of national awards and recognition including:
•30 Under 30: National Kitchen and Bath Association
•40 Under 40: Professional Remodeler
•50 Innovators: Kitchen and Bath Design News
•K+BB Person of the Year Praiseworthy Pick
Stephenson is an alumna of Virginia Tech and she currently serves on the Residential Environments and Design Advisory Board. She is a Brand Ambassador for Chief Architect, and has been a K+BB Magazine Editorial Advisory Board Member for over a decade. In 2020, Stephenson was inducted as the President of the VA State Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association where she served a 4 year term and made history as the first Black President for the chapter.
Ebony is a member of the DesignHounds influencer network and her award-winning designs have been featured in multiple national design, trade, & consumer magazines as well as a long list of webinars and podcasts.
Stephenson was featured as an industry expert on "Interior Minds", a web series produced by the Delta Faucet company. She was chosen as one of the prestigious judges for the KBIS Kickstarter Competition for 2 years in a row. Stephenson has an extensive speaking career where she has done guest lectures and been the keynote speaker for several colleges & student design symposiums around the country. She is also a member of Alpha Phi Omega, the co-ed community service fraternity.
When Ebony is not busy designing gorgeous homes on the Peninsula or hoping in a bathtub to take an infamous #EbonyTheBathTubLady picture, she spends her time gardening, hiking, going to the beach, and spending time with her family.
#EbonyTheBathTubLady
Certifications
AWARDS AND HONORS
National Kitchen and Bath Association 30 Under 30
National Kitchen and Bath Association 30 Under 30
National Kitchen and Bath Association 30 Under 30
The NKBA Thirty Under 30 Program is designed to celebrate the future rock stars of kitchen and bath.
Professional Remodeler 40 Under 40
National Kitchen and Bath Association 30 Under 30
National Kitchen and Bath Association 30 Under 30
Professional Remodeler’s 40 Under 40 recognizes the industry’s next generation of remodeling leaders.
Kitchen and Bath Design News Top 50 Innovator
National Kitchen and Bath Association 30 Under 30
Kitchen and Bath Design News Top 50 Innovator
KBDN highlights 50 top innovators whose work, creative talents, business acumen and professionalism are currently leading the way for the industry and elevating the kitchen and bath trade.
The National Kitchen & Bath Association Member
Kitchen and Bath Design News Top 50 Innovator
Stephenson is a member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), the world's leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry providing tools, research, certification, and events to thousands of professionals.
Stephenson was President of the Virginia State chapter from 2020-2023.
Kitchen & Bath Business Magazine Editorial Advisory Board Member
Kitchen & Bath Business Magazine is the official publication of the National Kitchen & Bath Association and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show.
Virginia Tech Alumna
Stephenson is a graduate of Virginia Tech from the College of Architecture and Urban Studies. She currently serves as a board member and student mentor for the Residential Environments and Design Industry.
Features
Cyncly Connect for Designers
Panelist: "Designing a Successful Career"
Interior Minds: Pipeline by Delta Faucet
What if you could pick the brains of three top designers?
The Interior Minds video series is a rare opportunity for you to glean personal insights from successful entrepreneurs with years of experience.
K+BB Person of the Year Praiseworthy Pick
Designer Ebony Stephenson, CLIPP, CAPS was nominated by her industry peers and chosen as one of the K+BB Person of the Year Praiseworthy Picks.
KBDRadio Podcast: The Voice of Industry Experts
Kitchen & Bath Design News Radio: The Voice of Industry Experts: Episode #4