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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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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 product 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.

Article

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
Kitchens Illuminated

Get your recessed cans 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

With so many modern kitchens outfitted with a handful of small appliances that serve specific purposes, architect Bud Dietrich believes that the traditional kitchen work triangle is outdated. He likes…

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

Two new tile designs from Kohler subsidiary Ann Sacks show just how diverse today’s trends in tile have become. Tidewater is its largest tile format to date: a cast porcelain…
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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Issue 239 – Kitchens & Baths 2013

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