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Issue 239 – Kitchens & Baths 2013

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A Clever Island With Drawers

This slick storage solution is a small-kitchen space saver.

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Features

  • Bath Sinks with Style and Sense

    Don’t let choices overwhelm your quest for a great lav.

  • A Better Bath Plan

    Splitting this bath into two zones made it functional and comfortable.

  • A Designer's Guide to Countertops

    Style and use are the keys to choosing the right countertop for your kitchen.

  • A Galley Kitchen That Works

    An often-overlooked layout transforms a small, awkward space into a functional, modern kitchen

  • Universal Appeal in Accessible Design

    A remodel proves that individuality rules, even in accessible design

  • Small-Bath Serenity

    A Japanese-inspired bath rich in details and in space-saving solutions.

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  • Inside Chefs' Kitchens

    Design, organization, and material ideas from three professionals

  • Two Baths for a Vintage Home

    With a nod to classic style, a pair of bathrooms is transformed for a modern family

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    Kitchens Illuminated

    Get your recessed-can lights right, and the rest is easy.

What is the Difference

  • What's the Difference: Electric Ovens

    Conventional, Convection, and Microwave

  • What's the Difference: Stone Sealers

    Impregnating, Topical, and Enhancing

Drawing Board

  • Zones for Small Appliances

    Design for small kitchen appliances based on zones for cooking, food prep, and breakfast.

Fixtures and Materials

  • Switches and Plugs That Outshine the Fixtures

    If you’re a fan of sleek, modern design, Legrand’s new Adorne series is cool and functional. The snap-on cover plates without visible screws come in 32 colors and textures, but…

  • Microwave in a Drawer

    For ease of use, a microwave is typically installed between an adult’s chest height and head height, but this takes up space that otherwise could be used by a cabinet,…

  • From Large Format to Small Details

    A huge cast-porcelain wall tile and an intricately etched stone mosaic illustrate the diversity of today's tile trends.

  • Panasonic Can/Fan Combo Gets Greener

    Last year, Panasonic introduced its WhisperRecessed ventilation fan, which combined an 80-cfm exhaust fan with a 6-in. can light in a single fixture. By eliminating the need for a separate…

  • Grab Bars in Plain Sight

    Grab bars don’t have to be large pipes anchored to the wall. American Standard’s new Invisia line of bath accessories incorporates grab-bar safety into stylish toilet-paper holders ($240), accent rings…

  • A Smart Faucet with Style

    By combining handsfree and temperature-control technologies with Art Deco inspiration, the Charlotte faucet from Brizo presents modern conveniences in a decidedly retro package.The collection’s touch-free lavatory faucet features optional SmartTouchPlus…

  • CFL as an Art Form

    Plumen bulbs take the twisting glass of a compact-fluorescent bulb and elevate it to a sculptural level. The swooping form of the 11w Plumen 001 is equivalent to a 50w…

Great Ideas

  • Cantilevered Connection

    At the request of the homeowners, I designed this contemporary Idaho cabin to embrace the stunning views of its locale. One of many prominent details designed to create a connection…

  • Clever Cabinet

    Our clients were living in a 1985 farmhouse that failed to suit their busy lives. Together, we worked to bring organization and order to a complete redesign of the home’s…

  • Wine Lover’s Backsplash

    The owner of this kitchen is a wine lover who collected lots of corks over time with intentions of putting them on display. Corks from red wine, white wine, and…

  • An Elegant Enclosure

    An expanded bath. While the outdoor enclosure limits the sightline out of the bathroom, it allowed for a greater amount of glass to be placed in the bathroom. The large…

  • Tuck Away the Toaster

    Storage space was limited in this compact modern kitchen, so San Francisco-based Hulburd Design (hulburddesign.com) invented some creative storage options to accommodate everyday appliances and to reduce visual clutter. Here,…

  • Grab Bar for Accessibility

    The owners of this large, open loft see the kitchen as the heart of their home. Randy, the husband, uses a wheelchair much of the time, so accessibility is a…

Commentary

  • Durability Matters: Lessons from a 1960s Ranch

    Senior editor Andy Engel inherited the house where he grew up, whose kitchen is original from 1964. Although he remodeled the bathrooms, which he says were functional but out of…

Design Gallery

  • Variety is the Spice of Life—and the Kitchen

    Well-designed kitchens that are the perfect blend of form, function, and materials.

Tailgate

  • Gray Uhl, Plumbing Guru

    This designer has seen the industry create fixtures that use less water and foresees a future in which a house’s water use is a closed-loop system.

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