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Top 25 products of the last year

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18 / Beautiful Baubles

A 45-inch workstation, biophilic lighting, luxury handlesets, and more

Kitchen and bath delights

42 / Picks From Your Peers

COVER: PFIRST MODERN BATH FAUCET COLLECTION BY PFISTER

Designer Joel Contreras’ top kitchen and bath picks

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• Exterior cladding that excites • Indoor ideas for the outdoors 38 / Case Study

Cool corner windows help define a modern Seattle home

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I recently had coffee with a friend who is developing two detached, singlefamily homes. A neophyte builder, he’s off to an auspicious start. He acquired the building lots cheap, hired a designer to work up a ‫ܫ‬oor plan and elevations, and secured ‫ܪ‬nancing. Naturally, he asks my opinion on design- and product-related matters. On this day, he posed an intriguing question: What features and materials would I choose for the kitchen and baths? The query is one I get often, but in this case I had to think. A project for a custom client is different from a developer-driven spec home. Because budgetary control is important to builders, the picks are somewhat limited, I said. But I told him what I would do in my own house. I’d lose the tub, and go for a zerothreshold shower with a linear drain. I’d go for radiant heat, a wall-hung vanity, and a wall-hung toilet. I’d also choose a Carrara marble vanity top and sliding pocket doors. My kitchen cabinets would be blue or gray with marble, quartz, or soapstone tops; a wall-mount faucet, a mahogany-topped island, and a pantry, among other choices, would round out the kitchen.

But designing a kitchen or a bath for the unknown buyer is tricky. Developers and builders have the dif‫ܪ‬cult task of choosing products and materials that balance budgetary concerns with style and panache. That’s a tall order. The solution, of course, is to be strategic. If your budget doesn’t allow for all of the hottest trends, pick a few that will resonate with your buyers. Our issue this month is chock full of stunning kitchen and bath options that include sumptuous cabinets, innovative faucets, and opulent soaking tubs, to name a few. It’s hard to imagine that any buyer or client wouldn’t want these selections in their homes, but something tells me it will be dif‫ܪ‬cult for them to choose.

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NEW EW + NOTEWORTHY RUVATI USA The 45-inch Roma Workstation sink offers a variety of built-in and customizable accessories to create a personalized setup. It features two tiers of sliding tracks that can hold cutting boards, drying racks, and colanders. The sink measures 10 inches deep and comes with two African mahogany cutting boards. RUVATI.COM CIRC CIRCLE #800

BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY Designed for easy installation, the Greentherm 9000 condensing tankless water heater offers an energy factor of 0.99 with a thermal ef‫ܪ‬ciency of 100 percent, the company says. It also has a wide operating range—between 9,000 and 199,000 BTUs—which saves energy when hott water demand is low. BOSCHHEATINGANDCOOLING.COM GANDCOOLING.COM CIRCLE #801

GRANDEUR HARDWARE Carré Collection luxury interior door sets are made from brass and feature simple parallel lines in a waterfall edge design. Leaded-crystal or solid-brass knobs can be combined with one of seven ‫ܪ‬nishes. GRANDEURHARDWARE.COM CIRCLE #802

KICHLER The Horizon LED downlight is an alternative to recessed cans in new home construction. Featuring snap-in installation, it sits ½ inch from the ceiling and helps to prevent air escape. Output is 850 lumens.

DAP PRODUCTS The company’s new line of construction adhesives includes DynaGrip 4000, which offers a high-strength, weatherproof bond on wet, frozen, and treated lumber. It can be applied in freezing temperatures. DAP.COM CIRCLE #804

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NEW + NOTEWORTHY NO TOP KNOBS Part of the Devon Collection, the new Kingsbridge series pull is not too wide and not too ornate. Products are available in eight sizes—from 1Ԋ inches to 12 inches— and eight ‫ܪ‬nishes. TOPKNOBS.COM CIRCLE #805

FRANKE The company’s seven new garbage disposals range from ݆/‫ ޡ‬hp to 1¼ hp. Each grinds food to septic-system-compatible levels of ‫ܪ‬neness while using less energy, the company says. Bio Shield inhibits bacteria growth, and a magnetic rim prevents metal objects from falling into the unit.

SONNEMAN The Abstract Rhythm pendant is part of a new biophilic collection of river stone-shaped sconces. Products use LEDs that emit light through gaps in the metal panels. SONNEMANAWAYOFLIGHT.COM CIRCLE #806

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MTI BATHS Part of the company’s new line of pedestal sinks, Halo features clean lines and simple shapes. The circular basin measures 36 inches tall, offers 18 inches of usable surface space, and is compatible with freestanding and wall-mounted faucets. MTIBATHS.COM CIRCLE #808

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TURNSTYLE DESIGNS Bullet is an oversized door handle with a heavily textured ‫ܪ‬nish. Made from a composite material, the unit is cast from a piece of rough-hewn timber that picks up wood-grain detail. It measures 140 millimeters long and comes in various ‫ܪ‬nishes. TURNSTYLEDESIGNS.COM CIRCLE #809

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“GORGEOUS. I LOVE KOHLER.” —MATT RISINGER, CEO, RISINGER & CO., AUSTIN, TEXAS

KOHLER The Tournant faucet is a reimagined classic with a coated hose, a removable coil for easy cleaning, and a three-function pull-down sprayhead.

LEGRAND The Radiant Collection is a new suite of affordable switches, wall plates, outlets, dimmers, and home automation controls that is aimed at style-conscious consumers. LEGRAND.US CIRCLE #811

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HUBER ENGINEERED WOODS ZIP System R-sheathing combines foam insulation, wood sheathing, a water-resistant barrier, and an air barrier. HUBERWOOD.COM CIRCLE #812

Star Attractions THE TOP 25 PRODUCTS WE FEATURED IN 2017 BY NIGEL F. MAYNARD BETWEEN PRINT AND WEB, we publish hundreds of innovative products in a given year. But while each has something to offer, some are more special than others. This month, we assembled an all-star panel of construction professionals to help us select the ones that stood above the rest. Our inaugural MVP Awards recognize the products that our panel felt were the most innovative, important, and good-looking. The panel looked at the magazine’s last ‫ܪ‬ve issues (Winter 2016 to July/Aug 2017), nominated about 75 products, and whittled them down to the 25 on the following pages.

A SPECIAL THANK-YOU TO OUR 2017 MVP JUDGES: ALI R. HONARKAR, DIVISION1 ARCHITECTS, WASHINGTON DAN BRUNN, DAN BRUNN ARCHITECTURE, LOS ANGELES JACKLYN GRANICZNY, SUBLIME HOMES, ST. JOHN, IND. MATT RISINGER, RISINGER & CO., AUSTIN, TEXAS MIKE (MICHAEL) MOK, GEONOMA, PALO ALTO, CALIF.

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PANASONIC CORP. WhisperFit EZ offers a Pick-A-Flow speed selector, allowing users to select required air‫ܫ‬ow. The Flex-Z Fast bracket makes installation easy. BUSINESS.PANASONIC.COM CIRCLE #813

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“ANDERSEN WINDOWS MAKE A HOME LOOK SHARP. NOW THAT BLACK IS A STANDARD WITH ANDERSEN 400 SERIES, IT’S A COMMON WINDOW COLOR WE ARE SEEING ORDERED MORE OFTEN AT OUR DESIGN/BUILD FIRM.” —JACKLYN GRANICZNY, DESIGNER, SUBLIME HOMES, ST. JOHN, IND.

THERMA STOR THERMA-STOR The XT105H whole-house dehumidi‫ܪ‬er features MERV 11 air ‫ܪ‬ltration and removes up to 105 pints of water daily. ULTRA-AIRE.COM

THERMA-TRU Smooth-Star offers the look of painted wood or steel but the durability of ‫ܪ‬berglass.

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ANDERSEN MultiGlide patio doors can be speci‫ܪ‬ed with a 2¾-inch bottom rail in clad wood or all aluminum. ANDERSENWINDOWS.COM CIRCLE #823

“I AM ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW PRODUCTS, AND IN THIS ISSUE I LIKE THE ISENBERG FAUCET.”

ISENBERG Inspired by the industrialchic trend, the Klassiker faucet collection comes in 20 colors.

—ALI R. HONARKAR, PRINCIPAL, DIVISION1 ARCHITECTS, LOS ANGELES

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THE TILE SHOP Measuring 8 by 20 inches, the Hampton marble wall tile features an engraved 3-D wave design. TILESHOP.COM CIRCLE #826

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KOHLER The Real Rain showerhead features a water reservoir that uses gravity to shape the droplets. US.KOHLER.COM CIRCLE #827

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DADA Designed by Vincent Van Duysen, the VVD kitchen reinterprets recessed handle details in a modern and sophisticated way. The system consists of alternating materials, worktop islands, and stone sink bowls. Glass doors and soft-closing micro-hinges are also available. DADA-KITCHENS.COM CIRCLE #835

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KITCHENS + BATHS

BEAUT Y PRODUCTS YOU DON’T HAVE TO CHOOSE MEDIOCRE FARE FOR YOUR KITCHENS AND BATHS BY NIGEL F. MAYNARD

ONCE UPON A TIME, THE KITCHEN AND BATH were utilitarian spaces. The rooms were important, but they were largely hidden and got the short end of the design stick. Times have changed. Today, the two rooms are the most important. The kitchen is frequently an extension—or at the center—of the main living space, visible for all visitors to see. And bathrooms are much more than places to wash up. It makes sense, then, that the products and materials that go into these rooms be cutting edge, attractive, and durable. And the products and materials that construction professionals choose these days are likely to be modern or contemporary (see sidebar, page 20). In its 2017 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends Report, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) concluded that contemporary-styled kitchens have overtaken traditional to become the second most popular in North American kitchen design. The other styles that are emerging, NKBA says, are industrial, Mid-Century Modern, and mountain modern. Bath trends to keep in mind include painted cabinets in such colors as gray, blue, and black; furniture-look pieces; rollouts and pullouts; under-cabinet LED lighting; and accessible and universal design features. “Universal design is commonplace among NKBA members, who serve clients by specifying spaces that are safe as well as beautiful,” NKBA CEO Bill Darcy said in a statement announcing the ‫ܪ‬ndings. “They design for users of all ages and abilities.” Builders and remodelers should consider universal design products and features as well. According to Home Innovation Research Labs, the trend is hot among Baby Boomers and in multigenerational households. “Boomers often design with their aging parents in mind, who may join the household when they are less able to care for themselves,” Home Innovation says in a kitchen and bath trend report. Other options construction pros should be considering are natural stone surfaces (and their quartz look-alike alternatives); undermount sinks; ceramic tile and natural stone tile ‫ܫ‬ooring; and low-‫ܫ‬ow ‫ܪ‬xtures, Home Innovation says. Our cover story this month highlights many of these trends, but it also brings a wealth of stylish and innovative products to ‫ܪ‬t your projects. See the beautiful examples on the following pages.

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CONTEMPORARY LIVING Nearly 600 members of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) weighed in on trends, and the verdict is in: Contemporary and transitional design are on the rise in kitchens and baths. One indicator of the growing contemporary aesthetic is a preference for minimalist cabinet door styles. “In general, I think people’s lifestyles are getting busier and, as a response, there is a search for simplicity that is re‫ܫ‬ected in tastes around personal space,” says Suchi Reddy, principal of New York-based Reddymade Architecture and Design. Other prevalent modern bath elements include undermount sinks; no-threshold showers; and concealing power outlets within vanities. Hiding outlets and tech features are a bit niche, but they’re gaining ground. “Technology is a big part of the rise of contemporary and transitional aesthetics,” explains Elle H-Millard, industry relations manager for NKBA. “Homeowners are adapting to the latest technology in both kitchens and baths, and both lend to cleaner lines.” —Sheila Kim

DACOR Part of the Modernist Collection, the Pro Dual-Fuel Range offers steam roasting and steam baking, 22,000-BTU burners, and illuminated knobs. Products also feature TechCraft—the fusion of craftsmanship, provocative design features, and technology such as Wi-Fi connectivity. DACOR.COM CIRCLE #836

WHIRLPOOL The smart French door refrigerator features 32 cubic feet of storage space and has a pantry-inspired layout with a shelving system that is easy to access. Able to store 30 percent more than a comparable unit, it has an in‫ܪ‬nity shelf that slides back for extra room. INSIDEADVANTAGE.COM CIRCLE #837

HANSGROHE The Croma Select E 180 is an all-in-one shower solution that can be easily installed and maintained. It comes with the Croma Select E 18 180 showerhead and a Croma Select E 110 handshower. HANSGROHE.COM HANSGROHE.CO CIRCLE #839

ASTON The 66-inch Laurel freestanding tub features a high, broad backrest that allows bathers to recline fully. Made from cast acrylic, it’s structurally reinforced with ‫ܪ‬berglass and mounted on a stainless steel frame.

KOHLER Part of the Tailored line, the Jute vanity is a Mid-Century Modern product that features frameless construction, solid wood and veneers, and full-overlay doors and drawers. It comes in various con‫ܪ‬gurations.

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KITCHENS + BATHS ERNESTO MEDA The Emetrica kitchen features shadow oak tall units, a wine cellar, and an island. The nested drawers have anthracite gray internal sections and dark oak ‫ܪ‬ttings, while the countertop and undermount sink are volcano quartz. ERNESTOMEDA.COM CIRCLE #841

GINGER This combination 14-inch shower shelf is designed to hold personal shower products as well as bar soap. Made from solid brass, the product comes with installation hardware and is available in polished chrome and satin nickel.

TRUE REFRIGERATION This 30-inch wine cooler features a dual-zone system, full-extension racks, and LED lighting. Able to hold 150 bottles, it can be ordered with three custom ‫ܪ‬nish colors, and copper, brass, and chrome hardware options. TRUE-RESIDENTIAL.COM CIRCLE #843

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FALPER Quattro.Zero is a new line of bath products with thin walls measuring 8 millimeters thick. Made from Ceramilux SSL, the tub is able to retain the warmth of the water temperature longer than other materials of greater thickness.

FRIGIDAIRE Measuring 30 inches wide, the Professional single wall oven offers convection baking, a temperature probe, and a PowerPlus No Preheat feature that eliminates the need for preheating. It comes in smudge-proof stainless steel. FRIGIDAIRE.COM

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ICESTONE This surfacing is made from recycled glass, Portland cement, and non-toxic pigments. Available in classic neutrals to jewel tone colors, slabs measure 521҃2 inches wide, 961҃2 inches long, and 11҃4 inches thick. ICESTONEUSA.COM CIRCLE #845

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COLOR CODED GESSI A collaboration with architect David Rockwell of the Rockwell Group, the Inciso Collection of bath ‫ܪ‬ttings and accessories offers a clean, modern aesthetic and highly customizable speci‫ܪ‬cation. Products are made from solid brass and come in a variety of ‫ܪ‬nishes, including black, nickel, and bronze. GESSI.COM C CIRCLE #847

TOP KNOBS The Exeter bar pull features a modern yet familiar silhouette that is at home in any style kitchen. Each piece starts with a basic bar pull shape and then bends to attach to cabinetry. It comes in six lengths.

ICERA The redesigned Richmond II toilet now features a skirted bottom, a transitional style, and a teardrop lever. Flushing with 1.28 gallons per ‫ܫ‬ush, it has an elongated bowl, a one-piece design, and a fully glazed trapway. ICERAUSA.COM CIRCLE #848

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INFINITY DRAIN The manufacturer has collaborated with designer Marc Newson on a line of linear decorative drains that draws inspiration from the Hex wood table and interiors of the Lever House Restaurant in New York. It comes in ‫ܪ‬ve ‫ܪ‬nishes. INFINITYDRAIN.COM CIRCLE #850

PFISTER The P‫ܪ‬rst Modern bath collection is a singlehandle faucet and shower trim that offers contemporary style at an affordable price point. Available in polished chrome and brushed nickel, it’s equipped with an integral temperature limit stop, ceramic disc valve, and push-and-seal drain. PFISTERFAUCETS.COM CIRCLE #851

Contemporary design is surging in the bath, but which colors complement the style? According to the NKBA 2017 trend report, white, off-white, and gray dominate. “Contemporary and transitional styles fully support the monochromatic palettes that use shades of white and gray,” says Stephanie Pierce, director of design and trends for MasterBrand Cabinets. She adds, “Black accent colors in hardware and faucets as a contrast or on either the surfaces or vanities are a nice way to create striking contrast in small spaces while maintaining the clean and airy feel often associated with both of these styles.” The report reveals that blues are emerging, with younger designers opting for violet and purple tones. “As the spa bathroom trend continues due to people caring more about the bathroom experience in general, colors like soft blues, greens, and violets translate really well—they invoke a sense of calmness,” says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. Gold and brushed brass are gaining ground when it comes to faucets, leading Wadden to believe that “deeper, darker hues in the bathroom are going to emerge. The combination of dark walls and golden and copper metals are really moving in, and the look is beautiful for the bathroom.” —S.K.

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KITCHEN MIXINGS GROHE The sleek Minta faucet features a swivel spout with either a C-, U-, or L-shaped neck. The tall, tubular body features a pull-out aerator or pull-out spray and is available in chrome or stainless steel. It is also equipped with water-saving EcoJoy technology. GROHE.US

DURAVIT Luv is a new collection of Scandinavianinspired products that includes washbasins, bathtubs, and bathroom furniture. Shown here with the Luv above-counter basin, the furniture piece has heightadjustable feet, one or two push-toopen drawers, and self-closing functionality. Various colors are available. DURAVIT.US

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PANASONIC The WhisperValue 80-CFM bathroom fan is suitable for both single-family and multifamily homes. A slim, 3Ԋ-inch housing depth ‫ܪ‬ts within a 2-inch-by4-inch stud bay. The Energy Star-rated fan is quiet and ef‫ܪ‬cient, the company says, and an L-shaped bracket allows for ‫ܫ‬exible installation. BUSINESS.PANASONIC.COM CIRCLE #855

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BINOVA Scava is an oak veneer kitchen cabinet set with handles incorporated into the fronts. The kitchen features columns in brushed steel, and an island in Rovere Silver oak wood. A variety of surfaces are available. BINOVA.IT CIRCLE #856

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The materials and colors dominating the cooking space are a lot of the usual suspects. White and gray are still among the hottest colors for cabinetry, but blue, black, and high-gloss are emerging. “We have certainly had requests for white and gray, and for high-gloss ‫ܪ‬nishes, which is an interesting high-end traditional element re-emerging in the modern kitchen,” says Reddymade Architecture and Design Principal Suchi Reddy. The NKBA trend report says two-toned kitchens are on the rise as well. Similar to the two-color trend, there’s more mixing and matching of materials for various kitchen surfaces and accents. In particular, rustic and reclaimed woods are becoming more desirable. “Cabinets covered in natural materials and book-matched stone are among the spectacular designs we have realized recently,” says Reddy. “And we pair glass and stone frequently—stonecovered islands and back-painted glass cabinets are one of our favorite combinations.” When talking stone countertops, NKBA states quartz is still tops. “Quartz offers a beautiful aesthetic and a durable surface that homeowners ‫ܪ‬nd appealing. Lower maintenance is key for our busy lifestyles,” explains Elle H-Millard, industry relations manager for NKBA. Compact sintered surfaces are also getting noticed. “We are seeing monolithic materials such as Neolith, which come in large formats, becoming popular among our clients,” Reddy says. —S.K.

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BLU BATHWORKS Measuring 68¾ inches long and 31½ inches wide, the ‫ܪ‬ni·1 freestanding bathtub is designed with curvature at the base that provides subtle de‫ܪ‬nition. The one-piece blu•stone unit has a center drain and a matching cover for a streamlined look. BLUBATHWORKS.COM CIRCLE #857

THERMADOR This combo drawer unit features a refrigerator top drawer and freezer bottom drawer and ice maker. Other features include LEDs, SoftClose hinges, and a 24-inch depth.

CALIFORNIA FAUCETS The Ceraline channel drain features a sleek design and a patented adjustment system that ensures ‫ܫ‬ush installation. It comes in three trim styles and six ‫ܪ‬nishes.

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WETSTYLE The Frame Collection takes inspiration from Japanese architecture, creating an elegant and practical line of vanities and mirrored cabinets. Panels can mix and match eight eco-friendly ‫ܪ‬nishes, as well as LED lighting, mirror defoggers, and ‫ܫ‬ush-mounted electrical outlets. WETSTYLE.CA CIRCLE #860

VERONA The manufacturer says this wall oven is the perfect solution when 220V electric is not an option. The 30-inch, 110-volt built-in unit requires 20 amps of service, has electronic controls, eight cooking functions, and a convection fan. VERONAAPPLIANCES.COM CIRCLE #861

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A decade ago, the late architect Michael Graves raised awareness that designers could lead the way in improving accessibility. The movement may have started out slow, but universal design is now a hot topic. According to the NKBA 2017 Design Trends Report, universal design is on the uptick in kitchens and baths. A quick survey of the market shows a breadth of products and solutions that address limited mobility or ADA compliance, from magnetically attached handheld showers to French-door ovens. “The extra mindfulness won’t cost more, it will just provide a more effective design solution,” says Sacramento, Calif.-based interior designer and Certi‫ܪ‬ed Aging in Place Specialist Kerrie Kelly. Knee space in a bathroom, she explains, can accommodate wheelchairs but also makeup application; a shower bench can become a leg-shaving shelf; and roll-out shelves in kitchen base cabinets keep everything within reach. Kelly advises retro‫ܪ‬tting some or all kitchen cabinets to include rollout components, varied countertop heights, and two-tier pull-down systems. “Almost every appliance today comes with countless features for a safer cooking environment without compromising aesthetics,” she says. “Our team’s top list includes induction cooktops, ovens, and refrigerators that have side-swing doors, and dishwasher and microwave drawers.” In the bathroom, Kelly points to barrier-free showers that result in sleeker, streamlined washrooms; lever faucets that are easy to operate for persons with arthritis; and adjustable showerheads. —S.K.

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SIDING

Choosing Sides HOMEBUYERS LOOK TO SIDING TRENDS TO IMPROVE THE AESTHETICS OF THEIR HOMES BY SHARON O’MALLEY

JERRY BLAIS, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES and marketing for siding manufacturer Ply Gem, says he hasn’t seen a new home in ‫ܪ‬ve years that features just one kind of siding. “Every house has a mixture of textures,” he says, “a lot more diversity within a single house. You didn’t have that in the past. It’s the biggest trend.” Even some entry-level homes are sporting contrasting vinyl pro‫ܪ‬les, while move-up abodes blend vinyl or ‫ܪ‬ber cement siding with stone or brick, Blais says. “My theory is that the technology has changed enough to make those other materials more accessible to the average American.” In fact, most of the trends in home cladding this year are related to aesthetics, manufacturers say. Vinyl is the top-selling exterior cladding in America—and it has been for 23 years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Its popularity reached a peak in 2002, when it claimed 40 percent of market share, and its closest competitor was brick, with 20 percent. But brick’s share has held steady since then, while vinyl’s has fallen to 27 percent as the popularity of ‫ܪ‬ber cement and stucco cladding has increased. By the end of 2016, according to the Census Bureau, brick claimed 22 percent of the residential cladding market, stucco 24 percent, and ‫ܪ‬ber cement 20 percent. Sami Rahman, vice president of product management for ‫ܪ‬ber cement maker James Hardie, says manufacturers of all kinds of siding have answered homeowner demand for low maintenance products that are durable and attractive. “Low maintenance,” he says, “doesn’t necessarily mean you have to live with a compromise. We’re seeing more of a focus going forward on consumers not making a compromise in what you get in a durable product and what you can get in a design aesthetic.” Consumers know that, he says, because so much information is available to them; they’re doing more research before making decisions on exterior cladding. The result is that “as a category

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BORAL TruExterior Siding, shown here in a shiplap pro‫ܪ‬le, offers the look and workability of wood. Made from a blend of polymers and ‫ܫ‬y ash, it absorbs virtually no moisture, the manufacturer says, and has high dimensional stability. BORALTRUEXTERIOR.COM CIRCLE #865

achieves more [market] penetration, it becomes [for manufacturers] about ‘how can I differentiate myself on the basis of design?’” One way consumers are differentiating is with mixing and matching. The growing interest in blending textures, colors, styles, and materials on a home’s façade has led some manufacturers to expand their product offerings beyond vinyl. The average new home, says Matthew Gibson, director of marketing for CertainTeed’s siding products group, sports four to ‫ܪ‬ve different textures, including stone, brick, horizontal and vertical siding, and decorative trim. “It creates this different interplay of colors, and mixing colors and blending all that together so it’s cohesive and not just a jumble of different things,” he says. The affordability and ease of installation of stone veneers compared with real stone, Blais says, has, in part, fueled the mixand-match trend. “Those things that might have been reserved for a much higher-end home … are more accessible to the average person,” he says. “Now everybody wants a fantastic house—one that looks beautiful and has a lot of details that you wouldn’t usually see in an affordable home.” Gibson says exterior styles are beginning to mimic interior design. The pairing of vertical and horizontal siding, and shakes with shingles, for example, ties back to the cottage-y farmhousestyle interiors, he says. “De‫ܪ‬nitely from an interior standpoint, farmhouse chic is attractive,” Gibson explains. “That drives the look of natural products with a multitude of different surfaces, textures, and styles.” When it comes to siding, composites are making inroads. Several manufacturers of traditional vinyl siding have introduced what some call “next-generation” or “composite” products, made from polymers, resins, and inorganic rock, glass ‫ܪ‬bers, or other

NICHIHA Available in various types of traditional shiplap and modern panels, the manufacturer’s siding products are made from ‫ܪ‬ber cement that does not warp, rot, or deteriorate in the elements. Some boards measure ½ inch thick, creating shadow lines that add curb appeal. NICHIHA.COM CIRCLE #867

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KEBONY The manufacturer’s Southern yellow pine has been heat-treated to enhance its properties. As a result, the wood’s cell structure is permanently modi‫ܪ‬ed to be durable, warp resistant, and low maintenance, the maker says. KEBONY.COM

PRODUCTS Everlast advanced composite siding combines inorganic minerals, polymer resins, and acrylic colorants to produce its cellular PVC. The planks are impermeable and resistant to breaking, fading, rotting, and wood-boring insects, the manufacturer claims. The face of the planks features a fade-resistant acrylic layer. EVERLASTCLADDING.COM CIRCLE #868

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non-wood ingredients. The result, they say, is a more durable board that barely shrinks or swells but looks more like wood than embossed vinyl. CertainTeed’s new Icon composite, for example, is a thermoset, polyurethane composite, engineered to be moisture resistant to prevent expansion and contraction. Extended-length panels of up to 16 feet are designed to resemble wide cedar planks. Boral TruExterior 8- and 10-inch Bevel siding is made from polyash (polymers and ‫ܫ‬y ash), which the manufacturer says offers more dimensional stability.

“There’s still a high demand for wood pro‫ܪ‬les,” says Boral’s Aaron Sims, “but there was never a good [non-wood] option, so you had to sacri‫ܪ‬ce something. If you wanted a product that installed quickly and was low maintenance, you had to sacri‫ܪ‬ce the aesthetic. … Now, we’re seeing more products trying to meet an aesthetic need while also trying to meet the value proposition of low maintenance and long life.” Dark color is one aesthetic that manufacturers are embracing. The Vinyl Siding Institute has catalogued more than 400 colors from manufacturers participating in its product certi‫ܪ‬cation

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CERTAINTEED Icon mimics the look of wide cedar planks but is made from a polyurethane composite. The boards resist moisture to prevent expansion and contraction, the manufacturer says. In addition, it’s lightweight, allowing an installer to carry up to ‫ܪ‬ve planks.

JAMES HARDIE Aspyre Artisan ‫ܪ‬ber cement siding measures ԋ-inch thick and comes in boards that are 144 inches long. The product line offers construction pros the ability to miter corners for a streamlined installation. It’s available in V-groove, shiplap, lap, square channel, bevel channel, and beaded lap siding. ASPYREDESIGN.COM CIRCLE #870

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PLY GEM Solar Defense Re‫ܫ‬ective Technology protects colors on the brand’s vinyl siding from sun damage, which the manufacturer says allows it to offer the darkest colors in its product history. The company guarantees that the siding will not fade more than 1 Hunter unit for the ‫ܪ‬rst ‫ܪ‬ve years or 2 Hunter units from six years onward. One Hunter Unit is the minimum amount of change visible to the naked eye. PLYGEM.COM CIRCLE #871

program, and many of them are deep shades of brown, black, gray, blue, red, and green. “In the early days of vinyl siding,” says Kate Offringa, the Institute’s president and CEO, manufacturers “would have had a problem with that, [but] they cracked that nut along the way and have really solved color retention.” Sims says he’s seeing a shift from silver tones and blueish grays to grays with hints of beige. “We’re seeing more muted colors in the market across the board—a move toward the natural,” he says. Likewise, more homeowners are shifting toward warmer neutrals and ‫ܫ‬at rather than glossy sheens, he says.

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Ply Gem launched a steel siding product line late last year after designers noticed a shift in homeowner tastes toward contemporary styles. In the past, says Blais, homeowners have opted for traditional, Craftsman-style exteriors, but lately have drifted toward more modern architecture that lends itself to materials such as steel. The new Ply Gem collection features crisp, 10-inch board-andbatten pro‫ܪ‬les that are color-infused. “As we move to the future,” says Blais, we’ll continue to see that [contemporary] trend expand over time.”

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OUTDOOR LIVING

Inside Out PUMP UP YOUR MARGINS BY TAKING INDOOR SPACE-MAKING IDEAS TO THE OUTDOORS BY CHRIS WOOD

IT’S NOT TOO FAR OFF to say April Case Underwood has remod-

eling in her blood. A direct descendant of remodeling icon Fred Case, Underwood has been working on projects for Bethesda, Md.-based Case Design/Remodeling since she graduated from college 20 years ago. And while she considers the uniqueness of each project to be a hallmark of her portfolio, Underwood says one trend has emerged as a common bond over the last several years: the moving of indoor living spaces into the outdoor arena. “Traditionally there had always been a divide between indoor living spaces versus the outside landscaping, and until recently they were most often thought of as separate project areas,” says Underwood, director of project development. “Even on the East Coast there is a growing push to bring the indoors outdoors, and a lot of clients of even kitchen remodels are requesting folding and sliding doors and walls to open an entire kitchen space out onto a deck or pool.” Indeed, the emerging design concept of “outdoor rooms” is breaking down traditional divisions between house and yard and making both remodeling and new construction projects more holistic considerations. Particularly—but not exclusively—in regions that are weather-friendly, designers are bringing kitchens, baths, and even sleeping areas to the outside. The result is an uplift to livable square footage and an opportunity for contractors to create the kind of experiential living spaces that differentiate

projects and boost margins. “Rarely do people call us for just a pool or hardscape job anymore,” says Ryan Hughes, founding principal of Clearwater, Fla.-based Ryan Hughes Design-Build. “Today’s clients want a spectacular, highly functional outdoor space with an outdoor kitchen, outdoor dining, outdoor living, and outdoor entertaining. All the same rooms we have inside, you now have outside, too.” Hughes is among a growing cadre of design/build contractors incorporating a range of interior specs outside. The list includes water and ‫ܪ‬re features, Internet-enabled kitchen appliances, integrated LED lighting, and full-on cinemas. In short, the aesthetics informing outdoor designs have evolved from palmy, resort-style landscapes to a more urban-hotel-wow-factor experience. “Overall the trend is people want to be outside doing all the things they are used to doing inside,” says Tim Johnson, principal of Miami Beach, Fla.-based Fernando Wong Outdoor Living Design. “People want to cook and eat dinner and entertain and watch their football and be outside when they do it, and we’re BROWN JORDAN OUTDOOR KITCHENS The ASA-D2 modular kitchen boasts durable craftsmanship and materials such as Dekton by Consentino solid surfacing and stainless steel cabinetry. A central grill from Caliber Appliances and a variety of additional appliances are available. It’s offered in four Dekton colors. BROWNJORDANOUTDOORKITCHENS.COM CIRCLE #872

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THE OUTDOOR GREATROOM COMPANY The Vintage Rectangular Fire Pit Table features a Honey Glow Brown colorcoated stainless steel burner inside a wood-look-tile top. The distressed cedarpanel base will continue to age over time. An access door conceals a standard 20-pound propane tank; an optional glass guard and cover are available. OUTDOORROOMS.COM CIRCLE #873

ALFRESCO GRILLS The Alfresco Pizza Oven Plus preheats to 500 degrees in 15 minutes. Made of commercial-grade materials, the oven features a ceramic refractory interior and a ceramic infrared and secondary gas tube burner. It includes an ignition system, a halogen interior work light, and an air-cooled control panel. ALFRESCOGRILLS.COM CIRCLE #874

WWOO The WWOO outdoor kitchen can be centered with a Big Green Egg charcoal barbecue in three sizes, a One-Q ‫ܫ‬ame gas barbecue, or a Weber Master Touch. Kitchens are available in three heights with wide ‫ܫ‬exibility of length in 11҃2-meter increments. Additional upgrades include a ‫ܪ‬replace, pizza oven, sinks, and wood cutting boards. WWOO.NL CIRCLE #875

KOOLATRON The built-in, dual-zone beverage center can handle 18 wine bottles and 56 12-ounce beverage cans. Offering glass shelves and rolling wooden shelves, it has a dual-zone compressor, double-pane, 24-inch glass doors, and a smart thermostat with LED display. A durable stainless steel door frame and handles and front-venting allow built-in applications. KOOLATRON.COM CIRCLE #876

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OUTDOOR LIVING

4 HACKS FOR GREAT OUTDOOR ROOMS

KALAMAZOO The 42-inch freestanding smoker cabinet features a solid surface countertop measuring 44 inches wide by 32 inches deep and an insulated, gravity-fed design for ef‫ܪ‬cient heat and smoke. It also boasts a computer-controlled temperature system and three adjustable shelves.

1. Get on the same page. “Just like an interior project, it’s incredibly important to have a detailed site plan and use renderings and pictures so everyone understands each other,” says Fernando Wong Outdoor Living Design Principal Tim Johnson. “In a discussion about what is Mid-Century Modern and what is not, pictures won’t lie.”

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ALMO The company partners with kitchen designers, architects, and builders to execute a wide range of exterior experiential living spaces. Alfresco grills, Liebherr refrigeration units, and U-line wine and beverage centers are available. Other branded appliances, grills, smokers, and cabinetry can be combined to satisfy various needs. ALMO.COM CIRCLE #878

seeing a lot of requests for outdoor home theaters for movie nights, too. The backyard has gone beyond swimming pools to include everything you do inside, all day and all night.” At Case, Underwood sees travel and technology as the major consumer drivers pushing homeowners further into their outdoor spaces. With the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University predicting increased spending of a whopping $330 billion on remodel projects through the third quarter of 2018, incorporating easy-to-use, enjoyable outdoor spaces has leading ‫ܪ‬rms poised to claim a good share of business. “The design trend seeking to mesh the inside with the outside is driven by consumers seeking to capture a luxury hotel atmosphere and overall feeling of wellness with the technology to make it easy and customizable for their lives,” Underwood says. “All the way down to being able to answer the front doorbell via smartphone or Google Home from an outdoor kitchen in the backyard.”

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2. Make room for furniture. Great outdoor space planning and design accounts for furniture from the outset. Often over-sized and sometimes more expensive than its indoor cousin, outdoor furniture likewise can make or break the usability of spaces. “It’s been one of the toughest things to create awareness of,” says Ryan Hughes, founding principal of the eponymous design/build ‫ܪ‬rm. “From the size of tables and chairs and sofas to getting that perfect cozy space around the ‫ܪ‬re pit, it all comes down to space planning of furniture from your initial concept.” 3. Enjoy the elements. Experiential spaces depend on the sensory experiences of water and ‫ܪ‬re for wow factor. “Earth, ‫ܪ‬re, and water are the most crucial elements in life, and you need to have them all,” says Hughes. “You need the sound and texture of the water psychologically to feel relaxed. Fire is the same thing—it mesmerizes and has mystique and creates unforgettable ambience.” 4. Streamline the download. Technology helps clients enjoy outdoor spaces and not feel like they are missing out on anything. From appcontrolled wine refrigerators to programmable lighting, tech can also overwhelm. “We typically set up technology systems with good-betterbest user options,” says April Case Underwood of Case Design. “Even if someone doesn’t use the highest functions, they want something they can use; but too many technology choices can overwhelm, and only one option can make the client feel trapped.” —C.W.

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CASE STUDY

All the Angles GEOMETRY AND VIEWS GUIDE WINDOW SELECTIONS FOR MODERN SEATTLE GEM BY KATY TOMASULO

SURROUNDED BY WATER AND MOUNTAINS, many Seattle homes are blessed with killer views. But maximizing them often requires thoughtful design and creativity. That was the case for this home remodel in the city’s Magnolia neighborhood. The property offered views of the downtown skyline and Mt. Rainier beyond—but at a 45-degree angle. Architect Amy Janof, AIA, seized the opportunity to solve the problem through a distinctive, contemporary design. “We used corner windows throughout the house so you were encouraged not to look out the south façade or the west façade but rather out of the southwest corner because that’s where the view is,” says the principal of Janof Architecture. Janof chose Kolbe’s VistaLuxe windows because, with their slim pro‫ܪ‬le, “the corner almost dissolves.” The narrow frame also allowed her to accommodate the clients’ desire for a Mid-Century Modern inspiration and the clean lines of aluminum windows from the ’50s. Of course, Kolbe’s aluminum-clad wood units are much more ef‫ܪ‬cient, able to meet Seattle’s stringent energy codes. The architect also drew inspiration from the wife, who is a gemologist by trade, incorporating faceted geometries and compound angles. They take shape most visibly in a series of diagonal roofs, which cantilever at the corners against the vertical expanse of windows, creating a dramatic ‫ܫ‬oating effect. Janof credits the builder, Joseph McKinstry Construction Co., for its meticulous installation of the windows, whose ‫ܫ‬ush design against the angled roo‫ܫ‬ine left zero margin for error. “Most of the time architecture is right angles,” Janof notes. “You don’t ‫ܪ‬nd a lot of compound angles where they’re tilting one way and another simultaneously.” The unique approach resulted in a home that is as eyecatching as the views it was designed to capture.

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Publication Title: Products Publication No. 2470-699X Filing Date: September 29, 2017 Issue Frequency: Quarterly No. of issues published annually: 4 Annual subscription price: $40.00 U.S. Complete mailing address of known office of publication: 3030 W. Salt Creek Lane, Suite 201, Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL 60005-5025. Contact: Deborah Byrne at 847.954.7963 Complete mailing address of the headquarters of general business offices of the publisher: 3030 W. Salt Creek Lane, Suite 201, Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL 60005-5025 Full names and complete mailing addresses of publisher, editor, and managing editor: Publisher: Tony Mancini, address same as #7 above Editor: Nigel F. Maynard, address same as #7 above Managing Editor: Katy Tomasulo, address same as #7 above 10. Owner (If owned by a corporation, give the name and address of the corporation followed by the names and addresses of all stockholders owning or holding 1 percent or more of the total amount of stock. If not owned by a corporation, give the names and addresses of the individual owners. If owned by a partnership or other unincorporated firm, give its name and address as well as those of each individual owner. If the publication is published by a nonprofit organization, give its name and address.) SGC Holdings LLC, 3030 W. Salt Creek Lane, Suite 201, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-5025; Rick Blesi, Tony Mancini, Rick Schwer, David Shreiner, Jeff Elliott 11. Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders owning or holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities: None. 12. Tax Status (For completion by nonprofit organizations authorized to mail at nonprofit rates) The purpose, function, and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes (Check one): ____ Has not changed during the preceding 12 months; ____ Has changed during the preceding 12 months (publisher must submit explanation of change with this statement). 13. Publication title: Products 14. Issue date for circulation data below: Sept/Oct 2017 15. Extent and nature of circulation Average No. Copies Each Issue Actual No. Copies Single Issue During Preceding 12 Months Published Nearest to Filing Date A. Total no. copies (Net Press Run) 38,973 38,592 B. Legitimate paid and/or requested distribution (by mail and outside the mail): (1) Outside county paid/requested mail subscriptions 32,270 34,743 (2) In-county paid/requested mail subscriptions -none-none(3) Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales -none-none(4) Requested copies distributed by other mail classes through the USPS -none-noneC. Total paid and/or requested circulation (Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3) and (4)) 32,270 34,743 D. Free distribution by mail (samples, complimentary, and other free) (1) Outside-county nonrequested copies 5,764 3,284 (2) In-county nonrequested copies -none-none(3) Nonrequested copies distributed through the USPS -none-none(4) Nonrequested copies distributed outside the mail 516 58 E. Total nonrequested distribution [Sum of 15d (1), (2) and (3)] 6,280 3,342 F. Total distribution (sum of 15c + 15e) 38,551 38,085 G. Copies not distributed 423 507 H. Total (sum of 15f + 15g) 38,973 38,592 I. Percent paid and/or requested circulation (15c/15f x 100) 83.7% 91.2% 16. Total circulation includes electronic copies. Report circulation on PS Form 3526-X worksheet. 17. Publication of Statement of Ownership for a Requester Publication is required and will be printed in the November/December 2017 issue of this publication. 18. I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties). —Richard M/ Schwer 9/28/2017

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JOEL CONTRERAS DESIGNER AND PROJECT MANAGER CONTRAMARK DESIGN PHOENIX

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WHEN JOEL CONTRERAS DESIGNS NEW HOMES AND REMODELS, the layout almost always revolves around the kitchen. And nearly as often, that kitchen exudes a contemporary vibe. This includes the crisp edges and clean lines of a Carrara marble countertop with a waterfall edge or unfussy backsplashes in classic subway tile. “I love contrast,” notes Contreras, designer and project manager for Contramark Kitchens. “I love having white on black or white on charcoal.” The designer balances the cooler tones with woods and warmer metallics; lately, he’s been drawn to American walnut for its clean, consistent grain.

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