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what to k n o w to stay current

Online Contents What’s new this month at kbbonline.com

Online News The latest from the kitchen and bath industry

Focus

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Editorial Index

Three contest finalists peer into the future

Ad Index

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Trends

Products

what to d i s c o v e r to stay creative

Today’s ranges are serious performers Ventilation hoods and more

Design 38 Top Projects—The best of the 2008 K+BB Design Awards 50 Merit Projects—Solutions that also impressed 64 Honorable Mentions—More great designs

Favorites Paul DiMeo’s top product picks

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Profile

Practice

Education

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Suzie Williford leads the way for the NKBA Fu-Tung Cheng shares 10 years of wisdom Kitchen designers discuss the making of luxury

Cover story Clean Slate: A spa-like bath turns to stone

The Raindrop undermount sink by Elkay shown on this page

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kbbonline.com PROJECTS

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DESIGNER’S CORNER

RESOURCES

NEWS & FEATURES

MAGAZINE

Directory of Online Services

THIS MONTH ONLINE

Designer’s Corner: Connect with your fellow designers and share projects at www.kbbonline.com/designerscorner K+BBTV: Tune into K+BBTV for interviews, products and tips at www.kbbtv.biz

Happy Hour Check out these ideas for the perfect wet bar. www.kbbonline.com/wetbar

Product Gallery: Learn about the latest and greatest k & b products at www.kbbonline.com/products

Sense and Sensibility

Projects: Get inspired by projects that appeared in the magazine at www.kbbonline.com/projects

Discover kitchen and bath products that stimulate the senses. www.kbbonline.com/stimulate

Newsletter: Subscribe to Industry Watch, our email newsletter, at www.kbbonline.com/newsletters

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Breaking News: For the latest industry headlines, visit www.kbbonline.com/news

Tips for dealing with nightmarish clients. www.kbbonline.com/nightmare

K/BIS Roundup

Letters to the Editor: Email your comments to ctrauthwein@kbbonline.com

Find out what went on at this year’s show. www.kbbonline.com/kbis

Industry Events: View conference and trade show dates at www.kbbonline.com/events

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The Georgetown our salute to fine craftsmanship & tradition. Like its namesake city, our Georgetown line of kitchen cabinets exudes fashion and elegance. Featuring a rich, cherry-stained North American maple, finished with a dark brown glaze, the Georgetown cabinets will turn any kitchen into a showplace. Your clients will be thrilled with the many options, including large crown and elegant rope molding, fluted fillers and turned spindle posts, to name a few. They’ll marvel at the intricate detail on the doors and drawer fronts. And they’ll really be surprised by the affordability. After all, isn’t that what you expect from JSI? Affordable luxury. Come visit us at K/BIS 2009 Booth #B535 and learn about our full selection of kitchen and bath cabinetry.

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Industry News Online Check out kbbonline.com/news for the very latest kitchen & bath industry news

This month’s stories include: CaesarStone Announces Call for Entries CaesarStone has launched a new contest to reward 30 designers with cash prizes for projects that best utilize the manufacturer’s quartz surfaces in any room of the house.

Xylem Meets CARB Standards Xylem has announced that all of its products are compliant with the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The regulation implements new limits for formaldehyde emitted from raw composite wood panels and products sold or used in California.

Smith & Fong Celebrates 20th Anniversary A manufacturer of bamboo and plywood products, Smith & Fong Company is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The company was one of the first to import bamboo flooring into the U.S. market.

Caroma Donates HETs to Make It Right Foundation Caroma has donated $157,000 in high-efficiency toilets (HETs) to Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation, which is currently building 150 affordable, sustainable homes in New Orleans.

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May Days For those of you picking up this issue right now at K/BIS, I invite you to join K+BB for our exciting schedule of events over the next few days. For those of you receiving this issue in the mail each month, or the digital edition in your inbox, I invite you to join us online at www.kbbonline.com to view the events at the show. Maybe you were unable to attend the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show this year. But we don’t want you to miss a beat. Tune in to K+BBTV to watch the live interviews with industry celebs and your professional peers, and to hear what they have to say about topics ranging from Universal Design to residential lighting, the future of the NKBA, luxury looks and designing with the environment in mind. We’re pleased—and excited—to bring you one-on-one chats with the following noteworthy names. Make sure to plan your show activities to include a trip to the K+BB booth (B2242) to grab a seat and catch a conversation with: Friday, May 1 • 1 pm: Ed Sanders and Didi Snyder of ABC’s award-winning show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition • 2 pm: Mary Jo Peterson, CKD, CBD, CAPS, CASH, of Mary Jo Peterson Design, Inc. • 2:30 pm: John Gidding of HGTV’s Designed to Sell • 3 pm: Randall Whitehead, Randall Whitehead Lighting Solutions • 3:30 pm: Matthew Quinn, principal of Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio and the Matthew Quinn Collection • 4 pm: Mick De Giulio, founder of de Giulio Kitchen Design Saturday, May 2 • 1 pm: Paul DiMeo, also of ABC’s hit show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (Note: check out Paul’s product picks in this month’s Favorites on page 90.) • 2:30 pm: William Sofield of New York’s Studio Sofield • 3 pm: 2009 NKBA president Suzie Williford, VP of sales at Kiva Kitchen & Bath (Note: Want more? Turn to page 36 for a Q&A with her in this month’s Profile column.)

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• 3:30 pm: Troy Adams, president of Troy Adams Design • 4 pm: Jamie Goldberg, AKBD, of Jamie Goldberg Kitchen and Bath Design, LLC Make sure to stick around on Saturday, May 2, from 1:30-2:30 pm as K+BB announces the winners of the Best of K/BIS competition, honoring manufacturers for innovative product design, and the winners in the NKBA student essay contest (read the winning essays in this month’s Focus, page 16). We’re filming the awards ceremonies as well, so if you miss it live, it will be on K+BBTV. And don’t forget, we’re blogging from the show floor, reporting on need-to-know trends and product launches. Make sure to check in daily with www.kbislive.com, as editors Sallie Moffat and Matthew Marin, with the help of the student winners and certified aging-in-place specialist Jamie Goldberg, bring all the hot topics right to you. But we know it’s more than trends and products you’re interested in. You want to see projects, too. And we have them! This issue is dedicated to the annual K+BB Design Awards, honoring outstanding kitchen, bath and showroom design and awarding designers for their creative solutions and remarkable inspiration. This year, we have a total of 19 winners. Three take the top awards—Kitchen of the Year, Bath of the Year and Showroom of the Year—seven received merit awards and nine were awarded honorable mentions. They begin on page 38. Stay tuned for a special video presentation of the awardwinning projects, set to launch April 30 on K+BBTV. Enjoy the show. Enjoy the issue. And as always, keep in touch! I

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Future Perfect Three design students envision kitchen and bath design in 2020 The 2009 NKBA/K+BB Student Essay Contest asked: It is the year 2020, what innovations and design trends will your clients want? Twenty-nine students (registered NKBA Student members attending a full- or part-time NKBA Supported or Endorsed Program) responded, and three were

selected. The finalists are eligible for a first-prize award of $1,500, a second prize of $1,000 and third prize of $500, in addition to an expense-paid trip to K/BIS in Atlanta, where the winners will be revealed at the K+BB booth (B2242). Following are the three finalists’ essays. Congratulations!

There have been times in our not-so-distant past come to express the family and be a place where when the world has held its breath, waiting for the individuals can express themselves. dawn of tomorrow. Humanity lived in the shadow Vanished will be the cold, muted, feigned-quality of doubt and fear. A great uncertainty held the materials. Our kitchens will be genuine. Wood cabihearts of all nations’ peoples alike. Would the netry, natural countertops and other renewable, father and son come home from the war? Would organic materials will preserve the environment for the the mother and daughter be able to look to the benefit of our children and the rising generations. future with happiness? Where did the nations find Glass and metal accents in windows, insets, hardware strength to not only press on, but once again smile and backsplashes give foresight into the advanceand laugh with one another? Winston Churchill, ments of the future. Focused on the natural and during the perilous days of World War II, lifted an organic, the kitchen will set the stage and ambiance echoing voice of hope: “A love for tradition has for our family values. Lacey Janelle Madsen never weakened a nation; indeed it has strengthDeparted will be the looming, fulsome, forged status School: Brigham Young ened nations in their hour of peril.” Whether it is of appliances. Our kitchens will be intimate. Traditional University, ID today or in the year 2020, amidst our current wars, Program: Interior Design atmosphere will be kept through methods of cooking, economic crises and changing politics, we ask oursuch as gas, flame creating the sense of comfort and selves where shall we find our smiles, our laughter and our hope? stability. Computer and nanotechnology will aid the advancements of The answers are found in the combination of future technology and energy-efficient and environmentally conscious refrigerators, freezers, a renewal of past traditions, once found embedded in the heart of dishwashers, ovens and other appliances. Attentive to technology, the the home: the kitchen. kitchen will ease and conserve our efforts and time, precious time better Artist Marco Evaristti described the kitchen essentially being the heart spent safeguarding our family. of the home in his own personal way: “It means everything, and this is Lost will be the flickering, wasteful, insidious lighting. Our kitchens will where I feel most at home. The kids come tramping in wearing their dirty be loyal. Abundant natural, full-spectrum and efficient lighting will invite shoes and with their friends in tow, throw their books onto the dining child and adult to nestle into home and linger for a longer conversation. table and get on with either doing their homework or playing a game. Combinations of general, task and accent lighting will make each task When I open the fridge, I know that I’ll find pâté, sausage and all the more manageable, more focused and more productive. Dedicated to stuff kids like to eat.” lighting, the kitchen will illuminate our daily lives, drawing the family closThis is the traditional kitchen sought after in the year 2020, where we er together. return from the hustle and bustle of the working world to the peace and Where materialism, prestige, wealth and expense have brought govcloseness of family. ernments to their knees, kitchens focused on the future of tradition will Gone will be the sterility of manufactured, streamlined, boxed become a symbol of the family rising from the dust. We will be strengthkitchens. Our kitchens will be tranquil. Organic, curvilinear shapes will ened once more in our hours of peril. Smiles will be seen from face to influence the island as it wraps around the cook, emphasize the form face. Hope will be felt heart to heart. Laughter will once more ring ear to and aesthetics of furniture that family will gather around to play games ear for, as the Irish proverb says, “Laughter is brightest, in the place and dictate the height of cabinetry as child and adult stand side by where food is.” And where is that place? In the kitchen, the traditional side helping each other. Attuned to craftsmanship, the kitchen will heart of the home. Continued on page 18

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The TMIO Intelligent Oven is Internet-, next to the cooktop, revealing the spices living inside. cell-phone- and telephone-controlled. The developing Angela Miller Mr. Jones crosses the floor to investigate the potatoes KitchenSense System senses when a person is near an School: Brigham Young on the cooktop and delivers a voice command to turn appliance and proposes new techniques or recipes, University, ID on the kitchen’s digital television and report the basketrecommends cooking methods, suggests the use of Program: Interior Design ball scores for the day. ingredients or appliances and provides safety moni“Milk storage is running low. Refrigerator will prepare to order a galtors, including one for children. Networked kitchen appliances that lon for delivery from local grocery store on voice prompt confirmation,” require nothing more than a program or voice activation will surely be chimes the dialogue from the tall, beautiful appliance in the corner. on demand in the following decade. “Grocery list verified. Please order immediately,” replies Mr. Jones. Additionally, the increase of sustainable or “green” kitchens is anothMoments later, Mrs. Jones enters the room and is greeted, “Hello, er foreseeable design trend. The public is becoming more aware than Mrs. Jones. Welcome home. Assorted vegetables in the refrigerator are ever of the rising need for protecting the environment. Even now, the prepared for cooking in the microwave oven. The reheat option is recuse of eco-friendly products is steadily encouraged in the design of ommended.” Within a few minutes, Mr. and Mrs. Jones have collaborat- spaces and buildings. In the years to come, green design will be an ed with their intelligent kitchen to create a divine meal that would typiessential element of nearly every kitchen. As green products continue to cally have required hours of preparation—hours that neither had availbe perfected, clients will begin to accept and select recycled or enviable in their busy lives. ronmentally friendly finishes and materials in the kitchen. Energy-efficient Even though it is still somewhat unbelievable that there are available appliances will be an imperative trend. Clients will also request that the systems through which kitchen appliances actually “talk” to and commudesign of the kitchen include integral recycling, as well as water- and nicate with each other and their master, the reality is that 11 years from energy-conservation fixtures. Increased sustainability in kitchens is bound now, in the year 2020, clients will be demanding more high-tech kitchens to emerge as a vital craze in the approaching future. than ever. In addition to this forthcoming trend, designing and molding Finally, because of the increased aging population resulting from the the kitchen to accommodate the predicted specialized needs of the baby boomer era, more clients will seek kitchen designs that will “grow future population in the upcoming decade will also be a determining facold with them” and remain accessible and comfortable for many years tor. And one of these future specialized needs will respond to the ever to come. Consequently, design for barrier-free living and versatility will conscious and growing environmentalists, projecting that the “green also be an upcoming demand. Clients will desire kitchens designed with movement” and sustainable design will gain popularity. Additionally, adjustable sinks and multilevel counters that are both versatile and design for barrier-free kitchens to sustain the aging baby boomers will also accessible. Wider kitchen aisles and more accessible cabinetry will also be an upward-spiraling trend. Consequently, it is viable to suggest that the be requested. Furthermore, appliance lifts and other storage mechaincreased use of high-tech amenities, sustainability and accessible design nism aids that assist those with reduced flexibility and strength will be will be demanding design trends for clients of the future. carefully considered in kitchen design. As a major portion of the populaFirst, an increased demand in technological appliances can be pre- tion feels the effects of age in the forthcoming years, kitchen design will dicted in the future decade. With the surge of technology advances, it adapt to facilitate the accessibility needs of many, creating yet another is really no surprise that there are now available “smart kitchens” that future trend. Thus, it is sensible to conjecture that high-tech, green, interact with each other and the client. Nearly everything can be net- accessible kitchens are in the wave of the future for our increasingly worked to a cell phone, a PDA, email, a telephone, etc. And as the knowledgeable clients. No longer will kitchens be adorned with narrow public becomes more aware of this incredible advancement, demand aisles, nonadjustable countertops, exotic woods, non-eco-friendly finishwill increase and prices will predictably become more reasonable to es and tech-free appliances. Over the next decade, as research many buyers, creating a new hot kitchen trend in reach of the average expands and the public becomes more informed on these issues and client. 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elements increase in popularity and demand, they will undoubtedly become the must-haves of every client. The new trends are already on their way, and by 2020, they will certainly be in kitchens to stay. In the year 2020, the buzzword in kitchen and bath design will be “efficiency”—efficiency in every sense of the word. Having weathered the current economy, consumers, wiser to the pitfalls of excessive and showy spending, will be focused on real value. Products will be increasingly time-saving and energy-efficient, and finishes will be more environmentally friendly. Designs will be ergonomically conscious with a mind toward timelessness. Conservation of all resources will be the norm. Clients will have realized that, more than ever, without the burdens of excess, true luxury is fully using and enjoying what you have. By 2020, consumers will be looking even more to designers to incorporate both energy- and time-saving products into their kitchens and baths. Change may come in the form of alternative technologies as well as in the more efficient use of traditional resources. Appliances in recent years have become gradually more energy and water efficient and this is a trend that will continue. Recent innovations, such as tankless water heaters, will be standard equipment, and solar resources will be

maximized as well. As concerns mount for the environment, water efficiency will continue to improve in cleaning appliances as well as in plumbing fixtures. Clients will be looking for cooking appliances that will cook faster and use less energy. Alternatives might include induction and halogen technology. Options in lighting are going to play a significant part in the designs of 2020. As incandescent lamps are phased out, clients will be looking Suzanne Walizer for an attractive and efficient subSchool: American River College stitute. We will see improved color Program: Kitchen and Bath rendering in LED technology and Design Certificate increasing integration and manipulation of natural light resources in kitchen and bath design. In the future, designers will be called upon to incorporate both time- and energy-saving products into their clients’ homes. Continued on page 22

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As environmental awareness increases, clients will be looking to include more ecologically friendly products and finishes in their kitchens and baths. This may be partially achieved by the use of low- or no-VOC finishes in paints and stains. Additional options could include using less traditional materials, such as recycled concrete and glass or reclaimed woods. We will see existing materials being reworked and repurposed into new designs for our clients. Renewable resources and smartly harvested lumber products will be increasingly in demand. As the general public becomes more educated about the effects on the environment of materials used in building products, they will be looking to their designers to lead them in making more informed choices about environmental impact when selecting new products and finishes for their homes. As medicine improves and our population continues to age, more thought will be given to the idea of aging in place. Closely related is the field of ergonomics. People of all abilities must be able to fully function in and utilize their environments. By 2020, it will be generally accepted that accessibility is a function that should be incorporated in all good design, for all ages and abilities. Accessibility is personal and varies among individuals. Designers will need to recognize as well as anticipate the physical limitations of their clients, whatever they may be, and use these parameters to design an environment that is most useful to that particular client,

both now and in the future. Clients will be looking for design solutions that quietly address these limitations without seeming too obvious or clinical. They will be looking for ways to maintain quality of life and remain in their homes as long as possible. As designers, we have the opportunity to greatly impact that quality of life by designing spaces that are tailored to the unique physical abilities of our clients without forfeiting style. By the year 2020, consumers will have embraced the notion of efficiency. In its various forms, the term efficiency can be applied to the use of all resources, be they human or environmental. Whether we are conserving gas, water and electricity in the development of energy-efficient appliances or using alternative materials and manufacturing methods that aid in the conservation of those existing natural resources, the designs of the future will have to be more cognizant of these issues. Not only will clients be seeking ways to mitigate the environmental impact of their projects, they will also be looking to designers to come up with viable solutions to address their own individual limitations so that they may live efficiently in their homes for as long as possible. In the decade to come, manufacturers will be charged with developing products that address these concerns and we as designers will be challenged to integrate these products into creative designs that result in beautiful, efficient and timeless environments for our clients. I

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Maybe it’s indicative of the times—people going out less, staying in more—or maybe we all have that inner chef who’s dying to emerge. Either way, “A lot more people are cooking these days,” said Paul Leuthe, director of marketing for Wolf Range. “They love the feeling of being able to say to friends and family, ‘I know what I’m talking about when I talk about food.’ They want the tools that give them the results they see on TV.” Of course, one of these tools is the range. So what are consumers looking for when shopping for a range? According to research conducted by GE, consumers desire features “that convey ruggedness and sturdiness: cast iron grates, substantial handles, high-quality elements,” said Merrell Grant, general manager for GE Monogram. And with more dishes being prepared, or finished, in ovens, consumers “want them fully featured, as a pastry chef would expect,” Grant noted. “They want easy cleaning, quick preheat, a meat probe thermometer and true convection cooking.” Spacious oven cavities are also preferred to accommodate items like 18-in. x 26-in. caterer’s sheet pans.

DEVELOPMENTS IN PERFORMANCE But those who truly enjoy cooking know that performance is key. On this front, developments in burner technology and heat output are making it easier to melt chocolate, simmer sauces and sear like the pros on TV. A firepower of 15,000 Btu is not uncommon in today’s ranges, with newer models offering outputs as high as 20,000 Btu. Ovens are expanding cooking performance with a variety of preprogrammed settings, including steam, as well as high-tech electronics that monitor temperature. For many, however, dual-fuel still reigns supreme. As Don Silvers, CKD, of Los Angeles-based Kitchen Design With Cooking in Mind, noted, “Gas ovens hold the moisture in foods better than electric ovens, but they don’t work as well in convection mode.”

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SELECTION AND SELECTIONS “A range is an ideal solution for clients with a lower budget who can’t afford a wall oven and cooktop, or for those with a smaller room,” said Steve Meltzer, of NJ-based Abbey’s Kitchens, Baths & Interiors, Inc. However, with so many configurations and sizes from which to choose, space and style should not be the only criteria for selection. In fact, Silvers recommends considering the client’s entertainment needs. “How often do they entertain? And how many people will the client serve at one time?” he said. “That will determine whether they need a 30-in. with one oven, a 48-in. with a large and small oven or a 60-in. with two large ovens.” Given today’s economic climate, consumers may be rediscovering the significance of not only their homes, but also their kitchens. Beyond functionality and design, this “heart of the home” provides comfort. Not surprisingly, “the hearth look for a range setting is something a lot of people ask for these days,” said Dave Alderman, CKD, of VA-based Dave’s Cabinet, Inc. I —Ed Pell

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Disco Fever Measuring 19 in. wide and 13 tall, Star from Elica is composed of hundreds of tiny glass prisms for a sparkling addition to the kitchen. Equipped with Evolution, the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proprietary system in which mechanical parts, lighting and grease and odor filters are integrated into a small steel cylinder, the remote-controlled unit has a wand that extends down 3 in., a 350-cfm blower with three fan speeds and a single halogen lamp. It is scheduled for release in late summer/early fall. Circle No. 205

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Wonderwall An alternative to traditional ventilation options, Jenn-Air’s Perimetric Hoods can be hung on the wall and clear the air by pulling smoke, steam and cooking odors through thin channels located around their edges. Available on October 15, the hoods feature advanced updraft ventilation performance; a high-gloss, angled glass panel; LCD or hidden push-button controls (on select models); and an auto-on sensor function that detects excess heat. The panel comes in black with a stainless-steel trim or white with a white aluminum trim. Circle No. 206

Black Beauty Fagor’s 36-in. Black Crystal decorative hood (5CFB-36BL) features an artistic contemporary design with simple, clean lines crafted from glass and stainless steel. Equipped with a 600cfm blower system that operates quietly, it can be operated via seamless touch controls or remote control, has three halogen lights with dichroic glass filters and contains heavy-duty anodized aluminum filters. It will be available this September. Circle No. 207

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Part of KitchenAid’s new professional-style offerings, Commercial-Style Ventilation (available July 15) includes wall-mount canopy hoods in 30-, 36-, 42and 48-in. sizes, and island-mount canopy hoods in 36-, 42- and 48-in. sizes. Available in stainless steel, each has a powerful exhaust system with threespeed fan control ranging from 600 to 1,200 cfm, halogen lighting and heavy-duty, dishwasher-safe filters. Select models also include two warming lamps. Circle No. 209

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What’s Cool Everywhere Else Sound Design Offered in warm blues, browns and reds, Solstice from WAC Lighting is an Energy Star-qualified hand-blown glass pendant measuring 115/8 in. tall and 6 in. wide. Part of the company’s Puget Sound collection, the line-voltage fixture includes a 13W compact fluorescent, self-ballasted lamp and mounting hardware available in brushed nickel, antique bronze, dark bronze and platinum. Circle No. 210

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Stony Look Eldorado Stone’s Gemstone Walls line consists of stone veneers designed to create authentic masonry stonewalls. The collection includes the VinoWall, CandleWall and ArtWall. When subtly illuminated, the CandleWall (shown) boasts depth, movement, warmth and texture. Circle No. 211

The Zen-inspired Rhythm collection from Delta features the company’s first wall-mount lavatory faucet (shown) with a push button pop-up. The suite, which emphasizes clean, fluid lines, includes a three-function showerhead, a tub spout, a 14-in. shower arm and an 83/4-in. raincan showerhead. The collection is offered in chrome and stainless finishes. Circle No. 212

Natural Born Created by acclaimed designer Jamie Drake for Elkay, the Raindrop undermount sink draws inspiration from nature with its distinctive barrel-like geometry and etched raindrop pattern. The deep, single-bowl sink is formed from ultra-thick, 18-gauge stainless steel and measures 16 in. wide, 301/2 in. long and 9 in. deep. Circle No. 213

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In Threes Danze introduces the Fairmont 3-Function Pull Out Kitchen Faucet, which offers function choices of spray, bubble and pause and features a wand that can be pulled 30 in. from the base. Styled in an American traditional motif, the collection is currently available in chrome and stainless steel, with additional finishes to be launched mid-year. Circle No. 214

Cigar Aficionado To keep cigars fresh, the ZKes 453 humidor from Liebherr features a stainless-steel housing lined with Spanish cedar wood and offers three different control circuits with four fans, ensuring accurate temperature and constant humidity. A control system is operated via an electronic SoftTouch panel. Circle No. 215

Eco-Gathering Offering 1.28-gpf technology, TOTO USAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eco Soiree toilet features a Double Cyclone flush engine whose dual-nozzle water propulsion system creates a powerful flush and cleans the SanaGlossglazed bowl with each flush. This onepiece high-efficiency toilet with a skirted design includes an elongated bowl and a SoftClose seat. Circle No. 216

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Going Digital The Demy Digital Recipe Reader by Key Ingredient Corp. is a touchscreen, kitchen-safe digital recipe reader that stores personal recipe collections. The Demy has space to store up to 2,500 recipes with images, a measurement conversion calculator, three digital kitchen timers and a program that recommends alternative ingredients. Circle No. 217

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The ActivTouch handshower from Alsons Corporation offers touchactivated showering technology with its three spray-selection buttons. It allows the user to set up to eight sprays with a simple one-handed push. Also included is a pause-control button, which can be operated from the front or the back of the handshower. Circle No. 219

Comprising a variety of sizes and shapes, the Bella Via collection by Crossville features honed natural stone tiles in a choice of nine hues, ranging from the delicate golden beach to the neutral napolina. The line includes sheetmounted 1-in. x 1-in. mosaics, 2-in. x 2-in. hexagons, as well as multiple-sized field tiles and trim pieces. Circle No. 218

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Pro Forma With central specialized work areas and functional units, Snaidero’s Forma kitchen offers a highly versatile and functional design, ideal for small spaces as well as open areas. It is offered in two wood finishes—light oak and wenge—and three polymeric finishes: wool white, cream Chantilly and oat beige. Circle No. 220

Personalized Storage From Armstrong Cabinets, LaundryCenter is a zoned storage solution whose modular, scalable design can be customized to fit any sized laundry room. It features a pullout cabinet insert with hangers to dry shirts, a clothing folding table, as well as an ironing board pullout cabinet. Circle No. 221

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Inner Barista Miele’s new-generation CVA series features a central dispenser, which is height-adjustable to fit espresso cups, tall mugs or decorative glasses for specialty drinks. An integrated tank keeps milk cool for up to 12 hours and allows one-touch preparation of steamed milk and froth drinks. The Clean Touch Steel resists scratches, fingerprints and smudges. Circle No. 223

Out of This World Putting a new twist on the traditional Shaker door style, the Jupiter from Atlantis Outdoor Kitchens is crafted with 11/2-in. horizontal slats that are framed and inlaid within the door. Available in teak or cypress wood, the door attaches to a cabinet shell featuring Perma-Panel, an engineered polymer that protects against harsh weather. Circle No. 224

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Modern English Evoking the charm of an English country estate, the Winslet Collection by Symmons boasts bold, arched curves and simple lines. The suite includes a two-handle widespread lavatory faucet, a single-hole faucet, a Roman tub faucet with optional handshower and a complete tub/shower system. It is available in chrome, satin nickel and oil-rubbed bronze finishes. Circle No. 226

Downward Movement Jenn-Air introduces its ductless downdraft cooktop, which uses a one-of-a-kind filter to capture smoke and steam. The downdraft system can be installed in any home without a major remodel to accommodate ducting. It is available in 30- and 36-in. configurations in Euro-Style stainless finishes for both gas and electric models. Circle No. 227

Super Saver With energy use equivalent to powering a 60W lamp, Whirlpoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resource Saver refrigerator exceeds Energy Star standards by 10 percent and federal efficiency standards by more than 30 percent. This side-by-side refrigerator is equipped with 6th Sense technology, which automatically adjusts cooling, as well as an ice dispenser and collection bin in the freezer door. Circle No. 228

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Zen Influence Inspired by Asian design, the Palos Verdes faucet by California Faucets features an angled, tubular spout, widespread lever handles and round bases to create visual balance. The faucet is available in 30 finishes, including polished chrome (shown), and the spout can be mixed and matched with handles from other series. Circle No. 230

Safety First Faster drains, low-threshold doors and luxurious home spa features highlight the walk-in tubs by Safety Tubs. Each tub features the Minute Drain, which empties up to eight times faster than conventional drains, and the T5 Door System, which offers safe entry. The tub has deep soaking dimensions and is equipped with chromatherapy, self-cleaning technologies and bubble jets. Circle No. 231

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Suzie Williford, VP of sales, Texas for Kiva Kitchen & Bath in Houston, began her career in 1974, answering phone calls for $2.00 an hour at her father’s plumbing and hardware appliance store in Corpus Christi, TX. Today, Williford, the new president of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), recalls that she never anticipated a career path in sales—especially after her father sold the family business: “I had too much fun and love invested in the business,” she said. Since then, Williford has devoted much of her time to trade associations and has been

a member of the NKBA since 1978. She is also the NKBA’s chair of the Ad Hoc DPH Certification Committee and previously chaired the Finance Committee. Additionally, Williford served on the National Speakers Bureau and has spoken at colleges, showrooms, design centers and conventions. As NKBA president, she will be taking the stage at this year’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (K/BIS) in Atlanta. Williford brings her business know-how to the NKBA and is keenly aware of the challenges ahead for generating sales in the current economy.

If someone had asked you when you were a child, “What do you want to be when you grow up,” you would have answered… A movie star or a dancer. I love being in front of people.

What’s the best sales tip you’ve given to a designer? Don’t work for free. If clients only knew the amount of time that designers put into a project. It’s incredibly overwhelming. Designers will frequently do things for clients on a gratis basis without realizing they have a tremendous value.

People would be surprised to find out that you…? Went through years of special classes in elementary and high school because I had a speech impediment. Those classes would give me the confidence and ability to speak in front of hundreds of people. What learning experience has had the most impact on you? My dad believed if you’re going to do a job, then do it right. What is your greatest strength as a leader? I have a really good natural instinct on which direction to go. And I love people and I love to lead them. I like to be part of a team and have everyone work with me and not for me. What are some of the proudest experiences in your career? Becoming the president of the NKBA and the first woman to reach senior management for Kiva Kitchen & Bath. Also, in more than three decades, I’ve trained a lot of people in sales and to see them become very successful is an incredible high. What is one of your biggest goals as the president of the NKBA? I’d like to expand educational opportunities for our members. And given the economic climate, I would like to ensure that we stay financially safe and strong. What “words of wisdom” can you share with others? If you really believe that you can look at this economic climate as an opportunity to become stronger and better, you have positioned yourself to be very successful when times get better.

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What’s the best thing that has happened to the industry in the past five years? Everyone involved in manufacturing, design and sales has become completely environmentally conscious. What do you like to do in your spare time when not working or traveling? I like to be with my family, especially standing around the kitchen island, talking with my teenagers and laughing. Do you have any professional pet peeves? Complacency and lack of action. When people aren’t giving it everything they’ve got or when they are afraid to make a decision. No one bats a thousand. But when you make a mistake, be accountable for it. What is your favorite place on earth? I’ve seen so many wonderful places and cities. But my favorite place on earth is home. When you walk in the front door and see your family, there is no other feeling. If you could have a five-minute conversation with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be? My parents who are both deceased. My dad was president of his trade association for his lifelong career. I remember traveling to conventions with him when I was in my 20s. I would love to share with them my NKBA experiences. They would be very proud. I —Matthew Marin

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Contemporary Craftsman Traditional ideals provide the bones for a modern kitchen makeover By Holly Berecz

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The Arts and Crafts movement symbolized a desire for function and simplicity, the use of natural materials and a greater degree of craftsmanship. These are the same qualities a Florida family was looking for when they planned a light and airy kitchen makeover. Cabinetmaker Michael Bright, of Bright Wood Works, Inc. in St. Petersburg, FL, worked closely with interior designer Martha Williams from Design Line Studio, Inc. They also collaborated closely with the homeowners, who were very specific about what they wanted: all the bells and whistles of a gourmet kitchen with the strong bones of the bungalow style. From the very beginning, the buzzwords for the kitchen were “open” and “uncluttered.” An overall unobstructed floor plan set the stage, and by avoiding overhead cabinets, Bright and Williams created the expansive feel the owners desired. In order to provide storage yet preserve a sense of lightness, the design team incorporated floating mahogany-stained shelving from countertop to ceiling. Cleverly designed with no visual means of support, the perfectly seamless shelves coordinate with the mahogany island and feature built-in lighting. In true Arts and Crafts style, Bright constructed maple face-frame cabinetry, painted white to set the room’s fresh tone. “To a layperson, it’s just cabinetry,” he said. “But the doors and drawers are all inset in a face frame, which requires a lot of thought and a serious amount of bench work.” He also added dark mahogany feature molding along the ceiling to complement the shelving and island. Bright cleverly exposed joinery details on the island to enhance the Craftsman feel. “It’s a subtle detail that makes a difference,” said Bright, who used a 100-year-old machine to create the exposed features. To make sure all measurements for the precast concrete countertops were accurate, Bright had the entire kitchen pre-installed in the shop. Once templating was complete, he disassembled and then reinstalled it in the actual home. The concrete countertops are a contemporary element, but glass inlays at the corners reflect the shapes commonly found in a bungalow home. Pearly glass subway tiles cover the backsplash from countertop to ceiling while cabinet hardware, professionalstyle faucetry, a custom range hood and stainless-steel appliances add a modern flair. The refrigerator and dishwashers were fitted with custom panels to blend per fectly into the surrounding cabinetry. The same cabinets and detailing elements adorn the adjacent pantry, laundry area, mud room and the mor ning bar, which features a coffee station and wine storage. Open and free-flowing, this kitchen’s simple yet inviting design belies its workhorse functionality and its serious aptitude for gourmet cooking, making it the perfect blend of form and function and, well, art and craftsmanship. I

sources Cabinetmaker: Michael Bright—Bright Wood Works, Inc., St. Petersburg, FL; www.brightwoodworks.com Interior architectural detailing and finishes: Martha Williams—Design Line Studio, Inc., Clearwater, FL; www.designlinestudioinc.com Architect: Chris Miller—Metro Architects, Clearwater, FL; www.metroarchitects.net Manufacturers: Cabinetry: Bright Wood Works, Inc.; Sinks: Kohler and Rohl; Faucets: Elkay and Dornbracht; Pot filler: Danze; Dishwasher: Miele; Cooktop: Wolf; Refrigerator and freezer: Sub-Zero; Steam oven, coffee station, oven and warming drawer: Miele Photography: © A New Horizon Photography

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To keep the kitchen open and light, floating, mahoganystained shelves were incorporated instead of wall cabinets (left). Keeping with the Craftsman theme, the island features exposed joinery (left and top) and the kitchen is equipped with inset face-frame cabinetry (above and below, left). Hardware, appliance and fixture choices give the space its modern feel (above and below, left and right).

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Post Modernism A spa-like bath marries traditional to contemporary By Peggy Bresnick Kendler

While the hip, young homeowners of a to-be-built home in Northern Fairfield County, CT, selected a traditional-looking post-and-beam style for their new weekend retreat, they wanted its interiors to reflect a contemporary style throughout. Manhattan-based designer Miriam Weinreb Lissak was charged with creating a master bath that was an add-on to the original home plan. She worked with Sherman, CTbased architect Charles Reppenhagen and residential designer Erich Diller, of Evolve Design Group in New Milford, CT, to integrate the $90,000 stick-built bath into the rest of the home, resulting in a sprawling 7,064 sq. ft. of space. To ensure continuity, Lissak extended the post-and-beam styling of the main home into the master bath, although the actual posts and beams she used are decorative and not functional. “The unique twist

to this house is that it looks traditional, but everything inside is state-ofthe-art, super-clean and super-chic,” Lissak said. The bath, which measures 151/2 ft. x 16 ft., has a soaring 12-ft. ceiling that, while dramatic, presented Lissak with a major challenge: How to visually lower it so the room would feel less awkwardly proportioned. Here, the Douglas fir post-and-beam element of the room proved effective, as it “helps identify the unique shape of the space” and, thanks to the horizontal band of wood just above the vanity sinks, “brings the eye down to a more comfortable level,” Lissak explained. On the floor, white Thassos marble borders, cut from 12-in. x 12-in. tiles to match the exact width of the posts, connect the vertical members, creating a sense of organization and cohesion in the bathroom. Inset within the marble borders are clear glass mosaics set in thinset that Lissak tinted with fabric dye to produce a very pale aqua color. The mosaics, selected in soft watercolor hues, also line the shower floor and ceiling, as well as the base of the tub surround, unifying the space. While the bath could have taken on a traditional feel based on the post and beam details, Lissak used contemporary products and materials throughout to lend it a more updated tone. The separate water closet, for example, features a wall-hung tankless toilet and a three-panel frosted glass door, and a freestanding inset jetted tub, situated near a window, sports a vaguely urban, conical profile. Enclosed in clear glass, the shower for two is also outfitted for modern comfort. In addition to an array of fittings, including six body sprays, two handshowers, two wall-mounted showerheads and a center rain showerhead, it boasts a steam unit with aromatherapy, an audio system and a 6-ft.-wide bench. Sitting opposite each other in the bathroom as if mirror images, twin custom vanities are paired with sinks whose bottoms pitch toward a drain located in the back of the basins. The units contain drawers with concealed hot-wired receptacles that enable accessories to be instantly ready for use, and above, water from the wallmounted faucets resembles a flat ribbon. “The main challenge was to get it all to work,” said Lissak. “We didn’t want the house to look as if it was built in one era and furnished or decorated in another.” And it doesn’t. I

sources Designers: Miriam Weinreb Lissak—Weinreb Schultz Design Associates, New York; Erich Diller—Evolve Design Group, LLC, New Milford, CT Architect: Charlie Reppenhagen Fixture consultant: Marlene Englemyer Manufacturers: Vanity and tub surround: Paul Stockmann Carpentry; Fittings: Dornbracht; Sinks: Alape; Tub: BainUltra; Toilet: Catalano/Hastings Tile & Bath; Mirrors: Tech Lighting; Tiles and stone: Artistic Tile Photography: © Bryan Goulart

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The spa-like bath contains a large two-person shower (left) clad with the same mosaic tiles used on the bathroom floor (left). The mosaics are also incorporated onto the base of the tub (bottom left), grounding it firmly in the space, and, on the floor, are hemmed in by marble borders (below) that together form a grid to connect the decorative posts in the bathroom and foster a sense of spatial cohesion. As part of the post-and-beam motif, a horizontal wood band accents the vanity area (above) and helps lend the space a more intimate scale.

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Green House This winning showroom is equal parts beauty and sustainability By Lee Ann Murphy

The Casa Verde Design Studio in Minneapolis has a tagline that perfectly reflects both its philosophy and its design strategy—eco-luxe living. It’s not just about being green; it’s about being green and stylish at the same time. Designer Rosemary Merrill and principals Susan H. Brunn and Susan Jacobs are all passionate about green design and wanted a showroom that would allow consumers to see firsthand that sustainability doesn’t mean sacrificing style. To convey this idea, Merrill and the rest of the team chose products based on how well they marry beauty and green elements. “We took into consideration how much energy each product takes to produce, how it was developed and how it was sourced,” said Merrill. “It’s also important to look at how it will return back to the earth and how long it’s going to last.” The layout of the showroom is wide open, but maintains a cozy feel, thanks to an abundance of built-in cabinetry, which includes a buffet and media center. A centrally located fireplace adds to the warm and inviting aura. “When people walk in, they say, ‘I could live here,’” said Merrill. “It’s almost like being in someone’s home.” There are two working kitchens. The first is all white with a traditional design that includes inset cabinetry and custom glass doors, Energy Star appliances and soapstone countertops that were selected for their durability and the fact that they don’t require yearly sealing, unlike granite and other natural stones. But the most interesting green addition to the space is a thick eating ledge on the island that is made from Lyptus, a rapidly renewable wood resembling bamboo but offering characteristics similar to those of mahogany. “It’s a hardwood, and it’s just beautiful and so sustainable,” said Merrill. The second, more contemporary kitchen is built on a concrete block with walnut veneer cabinets and custom-painted glass that create a European look. The honed Calcutta marble countertops are only half the thickness of a standard stone countertop, which saves on resources. To showcase its work with reclaimed wood, the showroom features a trestle dining table constructed using wood from an old cabin built by Finnish immigrants 150 years ago. It’s made from a solid slab of wood with joinery that is taken from the cabin’s beams.

But sustainable design is about more than materials. It’s also about where those materials come from. And going local is always the best choice. Casa Verde partners with local cabinetmakers who create custom designs using Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood. The showroom also showcases and sells the work of local artists, as well as other environmentally friendly products such as linens made of natural flax. The celebration of all things local is embodied even in the location of the Casa Verde showroom, which is not hidden away in a design center, but instead is part of a quaint, upscale neighborhood in downtown Minneapolis. “We’re open to the public and people feel very welcome inside. We want to be part of the community,” said Merrill. Casa Verde succeeds on every level, from its stunning designs to its support of local artisans and its commitment to products and materials that tread lightly on the earth. It truly is the place to go to discover designs that marry beauty and sustainability. I

sources Designers: Rosemary Merrill, Susan H. Brunn and Susan Jacobs—Casa Verde Design, Minneapolis; www.casaverdedesign.com Manufacturers: Cabinetry: Local cabinetmakers; Appliances: Sub-Zero, Wolf, Asko, Gaggenau; Plumbing fixtures: Dornbracht, TOTO USA, Apage, Julien; Surfaces: Northwestern Stone, PaperStone, Becker Concrete; Hardware: Rocky Mountain, Häfele, Turnstyle Designs; Tile: Ken Mason; Lighting: The Urban Electric Co., Niche Modern; Fan: Big Ass Fan Co.; Case goods and upholstery: Casa Verde Custom; Paint: Sherwin-Williams Photography: © Karen Melvin

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Whether traditional or contemporary, Casa Verde Design Studioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vignettes are sustainable and stylish. Maintaining a cozy feel with built-in cabinetry and a fireplace, the showroom also features a 150-year-old reclaimed-wood dining table (above), a traditional-style white kitchen with modern conveniences (left) and an office to showcase even more applications for ecofriendly cabinetry (below).

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French Connection An elegant kitchen channels Europe and the mountains By Matthew Marin

Described as “a castle on the lake” by Ruth Cross, owner of Home Concepts, this home in North Lake Tahoe, CA, overlooks the rocky shoreline of the lake and is nestled in a cove of granite boulders. Drawing inspiration from a French chateau, as well as the area’s mountainous beauty, the kitchen was designed for an avid antique collector who collaborated with Cross. “He was so much a part of the design,” she said. “He had a vision in his mind of what he wanted, and I helped bring the project together. It was an ideal partnership.” To visually tie the kitchen to the rest of the home, which is outfitted with antique cabinetry, Cross opted for furniture-quality, European-style kitchen cabinets that were custom-made from stained and glazed knotty alder and are adorned with heavy molding. Complementing the cabinetry, honed granite countertops in an earthy burgundy gently ease into a pewter edge with sculpted oakleaf copper inserts. For convenience, the kitchen features two islands, one of which is used for entertaining. Boasting finishes that coordinate with a hutch that is visible

in the adjoining dining room, the unit is differentiated from the rest of the room with black distressed cabinetry, copper tile countertops and tin cabinet door inserts. “The overall kitchen is a vision of grandness,” Cross said. “It has a lot of intricate curves and angles like the rest of the house.” The focal point of the space, of course, is a majestic hood and a backsplash that reflects the client’s love of ancient coats-of-arms and traditional fleur-de-lis insignia. The Medieval sensibility evoked is further enhanced by such details as pewter and copper tiles, dome liners, mosaics and clavos. Faucet and hardware finishes blend seamlessly with these elements, as well as the stamped tin ceiling, which extends over the space like a sort of crown. That Cross’ design has resulted in a kitchen “that the client feels proud to share with friends and family” is not surprising. With its unique design and exceptional craftsmanship, it is a fitting complement to the home that Cross set out to create—one of high caliber, a castle “that shines above the other distinguished homes of Lake Tahoe.” I

sources Interior designer: Ruth Cross—Home Concepts, Truckee, CA; www.homeconceptstruckee.com Manufacturers: Cabinetry: Homestead Cabinetry; Refrigerator: Sub-Zero; Range: Thermador; Wine refrigerator: U-Line; Countertops: Home Concepts; Countertop tiles: Landmark Metalcoat; Faucets: Rohl; Farm sink: Home Concepts; Hood: Scagliola; Ceiling panels: Stamped Tin; Flooring: Home Concepts Photography: © Nicholas Rab Photography

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Circle Gets the Square A desert kitchen with serious city style By Sallie Moffat

For the new kitchen in this contemporary desert home, inspiration came from both the sweeping structural design of the house and the materials used to build it. As designer Lori Carroll, ASID, IIDA, of Lori Carroll & Associates, said, “They influenced every detail.” From the long steel girder at the open ceiling to the exposed brick support columns and polished concrete floors, these elements lend the home an industrial air, a quality that is echoed in the kitchen’s one-of-a-kind modern design. Although the space has a generous 23-ft. x 19-ft. footprint, the challenge for Carroll lay in the lack of solid walls within which to design. In order to add definition to the space and to avoid having the kitchen “just sit precariously inside a sprawling room,” said Carroll, efficient work stations were established around the outer perimeter, an element that “epitomizes the home’s distinct appeal.” Rather than include a typical center island, Carroll designed a “center hub” and equipped it with a tier of base cabinetry, ample counter space and a curvaceous prep sink. On the back side of the hub, she included banquette seating that provides an

engaging gathering area for the young and active family—an ideal solution for impromptu lunches and informal dinners. For a variation on traditional cabinetry finishes that might detract from the modern feel, Carroll chose a European cross-cut oak veneer stained to look like wenge in an unusual grayish-brown tone. Used in the hub—for the cabinetry and the base of the banquette seating— and around the kitchen’s perimeter, it is mirrored by the graphitegray finish of the professional-style appliances, including two wall ovens, a microwave and a warming drawer. Tying the kitchen to the rest of the home, concrete was used for the countertop of the hub, and stainless steel was incorporated through the hub’s second-tier surface, as well as the perimeter backsplash and toekicks. Carroll said, “Style was important in addition to maintaining the integrity of the architectonic design.” In this space, where sharp, angular lines are tempered by curves, efficiency, functionality and durability reign supreme. “Emerging from great architecture and complementing interior design,” said Carroll, “an edgy, practical metropolitan kitchen brings a slick city look to the ruggedness of the desert.” I

sources Design team: Lori Carroll, ASID, IIDA—Lori Carroll & Associates, Tucson, AZ; www.loricarroll.com; Bill Smith, CKD—Snaidero Architect: Kevin B. Howard Builder: Robin Hartman CAD Drafter: Mary Roles—Lori Carroll & Associates Manufacturers: Cabinetry: Snaidero; Appliances: Viking; Concrete countertops: Custom; Granite: ASN Natural Stone; Sinks: Franke, Elkay; Faucet and soap dispenser: Grohe; Faux wall treatment: Fauxworks Professional Painting Photography: © William Lesch

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All in the Family From guests to kids, meals to homework, this traditional kitchen has room for it all By Christina Trauthwein

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“As in most homes, the kitchen is the heart and soul of our abode,” noted designer Glen Lumia. “And for these clients, this project was no different.” As a result, the homeowners not only wanted their new kitchen to possess great character and to be bright, open and airy—a cheerful environment in which to live—but they also needed it to be highly functional, an easy space in which to work and gather. Furthermore, it was important that the kitchen, which opens onto a great room, flow beautifully into its surrounding spaces. Though perfect for family and entertaining, the setup can be challenging for many designers, as the kitchen and its work centers are suddenly no longer concealed from view but, rather, visible to all. Lumia succeeded in not only satisfying, but exceeding, his clients’ expectations. Upon completion of the project, they said, “It truly achieved all we set out to do…and then some.” Said Lumia, “An inordinate amount of thought went into creating this project to produce an aesthetically pleasing, timeless and highly functioning space for everyday life, while at the same time, accommodating a sensible traffic flow for entertainment purposes.” Some features of the 16-ft.-wide x 32-ft.-long kitchen include: a buffet server connecting the

formal dining room with the kitchen space for holidays and dinner parties, a separate breakfast nook, a large walk-in butler’s pantry, lots of cabinets for storage and multiple appliances to meet every need. Lumia made sure to incorporate enough counter space into the design to accommodate multiple chefs working simultaneously, whether cooking every day meals, preparing large family dinners or gathering on a rainy Sunday afternoon to create homemade pizzas. After all, “everyone loves making their own individual masterpiece,” said Lumia. And let’s not forget the kids: The kitchen also accommodates three “junior chefs” who enjoy getting their hands dirty. An additional wish included a small space within the island that could be used by the kids as a homework center or for an informal meal or quick snack without their actually sitting at the breakfast table. According to the designer, the young trio relishes sitting at this raised seating area doing their homework, eating a snack or conversing about their school day while evening meals are being prepared. An added benefit? This raised seating area, which has a beautiful tiger wood countertop, also conceals cooking preparation and mess from the great room adjacent to the kitchen. I

sources Designer: Glen Lumia—Creative Design Construction, Northvale, NJ; www.creativedesignconstruction.net Manufacturers: Cabinetry: Crystal Cabinets; Sink: Franke; Fixtures: Grohe; Hardware: Shaub & Co.; Appliances: Viking, Miele; Dispenser/disposal: InSinkErator Photography: © Peter Rymwid

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Luxe Lodgings A Bay Area couple and their designer create an earthy yet refined master bath By Stephanie Herzfeld

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Crafted from rough-hewn logs and sturdy bricks, the home that houses this rustic retreat gives the impression of being generations old—much to the delight of its owners, John and Cynthia Lovewell—but, in fact, it isn’t. Nestled among the forest-like setting of Lake Tahoe’s western shoreline, the vacation home is actually new construction. In keeping with the timeworn facade, its master bathroom (a haven within a haven) perfectly complements the old-time-y exterior, thanks to Marcio Decker, a designer with Home Concepts and owner of Aspen Leaf Interiors. “The clients wanted the home and the bathroom to have the feeling of having been there for 80 to 90 years,” he explained. “They knew they wanted a cabin look” and were familiar with traditional cabin styles and design references, so a clear-cut theme for the bath was easily established. On that note, the “Old Tahoe lodge-style” bath was underway. Situated on the second floor of the home, the resulting 210-sq.-ft. space— even at first glance—far surpasses the bucolic-polished hybrid ideal

originally envisioned. Upon stepping into the vanity area, which is adorned with rich, inlaid cabinetry, one can’t help but be wowed by the custom, etched-glass pocket doors that separate it from the tub and steam shower. “Incorporating the patterned etched glass was just one of the ways we brought the lodge theme to the bath in an elegant way,” Decker said. The glass also offers privacy, which both Decker and the homeowners appreciate. Once past the pocket doors, a richly hued redwood ceiling, punctuated with a large decorative pendant and a stained log beam, adds drama to the tub area. Forest-themed etched windows, which surround the tub on three sides, work in conjunction with the ceiling to bring the outdoors in, visually tying the bathroom to the rest of the home. Beyond the etched-glass doors and windows, Decker underscored the bath’s theme with subtle touches. These include applying varying shades of blue to the walls surrounding the tub, as well as those in the vanity area. “Lake Tahoe’s blue waters were the main inspiration for the bathroom’s color scheme,” he explained. Light Moonstone travertine flooring was installed to resemble a rug-like “runner” between the vanity and main bathing areas, thus melding the two spaces, while rustic hardware and wall sconces bring out and offset the natural redwood tones of the cabinetry and ceiling throughout. In the end, the bath is a serene and calming space, “but also offers energy,” Decker said. And what could be a better balance for a vacation getaway than that? I

sources Designer: Marcio Decker—Home Concepts, Truckee, CA, and Aspen Leaf Interiors, Reno, NV; www.homeconceptstruckee.com and www.aspenleafinteriors.com Architect: Timothy Ward—Ward-Young Architects Builder: Loverde Builders Manufacturers: Plumbing fixtures: Grohe; Cabinet hardware: Rocky Mountain Hardware; Flooring: Home Concepts; Shower tile and accents: Sonoma Tilemakers; Lighting: Hammerton, 2nd Avenue Lighting; Glass etchings: JoAnne’s Stained Glass Photography: © Nicholas Rab Photography

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Original Intent A desert-bound bath pushes the limits of modernity By Alice Liao

A desert in Tucson, AZ, may not be the first location that comes to mind when you think of a modern home with an undeniably metropolitan edge. But one look at this 416-sq.-ft. master bath in Pima Canyon and your imagination can probably fill in the rest. Hip and inviting, this sleek retreat makes no apologies for being an original. Its curvilinear forms, its open yet unconventional layout and Southwest-inflected color palette reflect the personalities of the homeowners, an “adventurous couple,” as well as the creativity of its designer, Lori Carroll. “The clients allowed me to think outside the box,” she noted. “The goal was to create a master bath that was innovative, functional and provided an exciting experience.” Carroll’s design first accomplishes this with a floor plan that features a semienclosed cylindrical shower around which his and her vanities are placed, one on each side. The arrangement, said Carroll, “worked well to ensure a tremendous amount of storage, allow a fabulous view of the mountains,” and situates the vanities in “close proximity to his and her closets.” Each vanity area is furnished with wall-hung laminate cabinets in a striated wood pattern and a floating glass countertop, both of which arc in concert with the curve of the shower wall. Atop, simple vessel sinks in a warm satin finish, as well as wall-mounted faucets and frameless mirrors keep the look clean, while track lighting overhead and task fixtures on folding arms deliver a new twist on vanity illumination. An additional storage unit, accessible from both sides, loosely serves as a divider and is topped with a trio of floating glass display shelves supported on metal wires. The showstopper, of course, is the shower, whose rounded interior is tiled in 1-in. x 1-in. stone and glass mosaics that shimmer, sparkle and convey a feeling of richness. Inset into the curvilinear wall, a column of rectangular cutouts with glass panes introduces daylight, while circular recessed wall fixtures and a spherical ceiling-mounted luminaire supply light to bathe by in the evening. In addition to a handshower and bodysprays, the clients can enjoy the gentle dousing of water from a rainshower that is suspended from an oxidized steel support bar. And for privacy, the shower is equipped with gold-toned drapes that move along a bowed curtain rod. Faux finishes abound in the bathroom for visual and textural interest. These include a back wall that boasts wavy patterns, which beg to be touched, and the coppery exterior of the shower enclosure, which helps lighten its monolithic form. And grounding the entire bathroom is a cement floor tinted in a deep aubergine. Sumptuously hued and expansive like the warm, sun-soaked beauty of the Arizona landscape, this winning bathroom is proof positive that some forms of modern life not only survive in the desert, but thrive. I

sources Designer: Lori Carroll, ASID, IIDA—Lori Carroll & Associates, Tucson, AZ; www.loricarroll.com Architect: Kevin B. Howard Builder: Robin Hartman CAD Drafter: Mary Roles—Lori Carroll & Associates Manufacturers: Cabinetry: Fairfield Cabinetry; Sinks: Elkay; Faucets: Grohe; Glass countertop and mirrors: Glass Smith; Laminate (cabinets): Advance Technologies; Mirror supports: Hastings Tile & Bath; Shower fittings: Grohe; Tile: Fractured Earth, Tile & Stone; Wall treatments: Fauxworks Professional Painting; Lighting: Tech Lighting (track), Artemide (wall fixtures), Bega (shower); Hardware: Clyde Hardware Photography: © William Lesch

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Clean Slate A streamlined design begins with the stone By Alice Liao

That Jackson Hole’s Amangani resort helped inspire this merit-winning bathroom remodel in Potomac, MD, is not that unusual. After all, today’s bathrooms often aspire to the look and feel of their hotel and spa counterparts. But what may be a little unexpected in this case is the length to which its designer, Jonas Carnemark, CR, CKD, of Carnemark Systems + Design, went to recapture his clients’ resort experience. In doing so, he also incorporated the home’s natural surroundings, improved spatial flow and gave a dated room a much-needed lesson in modern luxury. Part of a 4,000-sq.-ft. contemporary-style home ensconced in a lush, wooded area, the existing bathroom, while generous in size, was steeped in the aesthetic whims of the 1980s, when the home was originally built. Moreover, the floor plan, which confined the shower to a dark, cramped corner and featured a large, imposing tub that saw little use, did not reflect the clients’ needs. As Carnemark noted, although “a nice soaking tub” was among their requests, “what they really wanted was a focus on the shower.” This the remodel accomplishes by swapping the tub and shower so that the latter encompasses an oversized, waterproofed window looking out on the trees. Clear glass separates the shower from the rest of the room, while allowing the outdoor view to be enjoyed throughout the space. Curbless, the shower floor is elevated to avoid having to “dig down into the joists” (a costlier alternative) and extends beyond the glass doors to form a 2-ft.-wide landing that helps designate the area as “a destination,” said Carnemark. Spacious enough for two, the shower boasts a “smooth, velvety” lining of India black slate—a memento of the clients’ stay in Wyoming. According to Carnemark, “They saw the slate in their bathroom at the resort and told me to work with something similar.” Not content with look-alikes, however, Carnemark tracked down the developer of the resort and ended up sourcing “the real stuff” from the same provider. For a touch of drama, a shower pedestal designed to resemble a “glacier bursting through the slate,” as well as a corner tub at the other end of the bathroom, is tiled in ice-blue glass to contrast the dark stone, which also paves the landing, a vanity wall and the entire bathroom floor. At the center of the space, a floating vanity serves as a visual anchor and is topped with a raised counter of frosted glass and a spun-metal

vessel sink handpicked by the clients. Metal mesh screens on the vanity doors conceal ample storage and add sparkle and sheen, while above, a wall-mounted faucet and a large, flush-mounted mirror keep the aesthetic clean and spare. Heated floors ensure comfort underfoot and a generous skylight bathes the space in natural light. Although the clients’ experience at Amangani may have already become but a cherished memory, thanks to Carnemark and his dedication to detail, the pleasures and indulgences of their stay live on in their master bathroom. I

sources Designer: Jonas Carnemark, CR, CKD—Carnemark Systems + Design, Bethesda, MD; www.carnemark.com Manufacturers: Sinks: Bates & Bates, Bellazura; Faucets: Hansgrohe; Toilet: TOTO USA; Tub: Duravit; Lighting: Halo, Lightolier; Window: Pella Photography: © Maxwell MacKenzie

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Center Stage This performance kitchen in a Portland showroom takes the spotlight By Lauren Barrett

While many kitchen showrooms are designed to impress potential buyers with sleek displays, brand new appliances and spotless countertops, the Builder’s Appliance Supply Company (BASCO) showroom in downtown Portland serves not only as an innovative kitchen design center, but also as a venue for live cooking demonstrations, events and industry meetings. The approximately 3,000-sq.-ft. space carries more than 40 brands of appliances and is comprised of different kitchen vignettes—all of which are meant to be tested and used. When it came time to update the showroom’s 714-sq.-ft. central space, the owners called upon local designer Sandy Hayes, of Hayes Designs. “The center area is the core of the showroom, but it was a bit old and tired,” she said. “It had maybe been 20 years since that area was updated, and the doors were literally falling off the cabinets because the space gets used so much.”

Although the showroom owners gave Hayes aesthetic freedom, they did have some firm design parameters: None of the pre-existing walls could be moved, 23 specific appliances had to be included, and Hayes had to integrate appliances in unusual ways to give buyers and designers new ideas for how to lay out a home kitchen. “The main point was that people would turn the corner and say ‘wow’ upon seeing the space,” said Hayes. “It didn’t have to look like something that you might have at home, but it did have to be eye-catching and innovative.” With a budget of $250,000, Hayes started by choosing colorful, applegreen countertops, which stand out against the rich, chocolate-colored, scraped-wood floors. Contemporary cabinets and fixtures mix with rustic stone walls to complement the use of such appliances as traditional French ranges alongside more modern-looking ovens and hoods. Because she couldn’t knock down or rearrange the walls, Hayes implemented curves and ovals to take the eye off the fact that the room is irregular in shape. Countertops are a collection of overlapping curves, and the once industrial-like open ceiling was covered with geometric planes in which Hayes installed LED cove lighting and finished with Venetian plaster. To help designate the area from the rest of the showroom, she added water walls that give a sense of separation without completely cutting it off from the rest of the showroom. For a unique twist on the displays, Hayes hid refrigerators behind cabinets faced in an abstract pattern of green and brown. She also set up a coffee-bar concept station featuring a variety of coffee systems and flanked it with a curved fireplace and a pizza oven. “I couldn’t put things wherever I wanted because the services and hookups for ranges and the larger appliances were already in place, and it would have cost a lot more to rework everything,” explained Hayes. “Getting all of the 23 appliances to fit was a bit like a puzzle, but what came together in the end looks completely seamless.” I

sources Designer: Sandy Hayes—Hayes Designs LLC, Portland, OR; www.hayesdesigns.com Manufacturers: Cabinetry: Andrew’s Fine Woodwork; Coffee systems: Ariston, Electrolux, Gaggenau, Miele; Countertops: CaesarStone; Dishwashers: Asko, Miele, Fisher & Paykel; Hoods: Abbaka, La Cornue; Icemakers: Scotsman, Sub-Zero; Microwave: GE; Ovens and warming drawer: Wolf; Ranges: La Cornue, Molteni, Wolf; Refrigerators and beverage center: Sub-Zero; Television: Samsung; Trash compactor: Broan; Water walls: Copper Falls; Hardware: Chown Hardware; Flooring: Cronin Co. Photography: © Bruce Dugdale

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Mirror Image A kitchen finds balance in its symmetrical design By Sallie Moffat

Though his clients’ remodel wish list already included the addition of an island, a separate eating table, access to a barbeque area on the deck and a modern style, Chris Chapek, principal designer at Alliance Custom Builders, Inc., wanted more. Specifically, he wanted to take advantage of the kitchen’s unobstructed views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. In order to deliver these must-haves and more, Chapek defined the new 20-ft. x 15-ft. space, removing walls and modifying and expanding windows to open up the kitchen, include an adjoining sitting area and banquette and capitalize on the spectacular views from every angle. Because “Symmetry and balanced proportions were paramount to the clients’ sense of style,” said Chapek, the large furniture-style island is centered in front of a wall of symmetrically situated cabinets, where brushed aluminum tambour doors—to conceal countertop appliances—flank the custom glass backsplash and custom sink, which was created from the same material as the countertops for a seamless look. Additionally, the island’s curved hood and gas cooktop align with the sink area, under which dark-toned base cabinetry anchors the wall and, above, etched glass doors on the wall cabinets can be backlit for dramatic effect. Modern with clean, neutral finishes, this kitchen has what it takes to strike a perfect balance. I

sources Design team: Chris Chapek and Steve Andre—Alliance Custom Builders, Inc., Novato, CA; www.alliancecustombuilders.com Manufacturers: Cabinetry: Alno; Oven, warming drawer, microwave, dishwasher, cooktop and hood: Miele; Garbage disposal: InSinkErator; Refrigerator and wine refrigerator: Sub-Zero; Sink: Custom; Faucet and soap dispenser: Blanco; Floor: Custom; Countertops: CaesarStone Photography: © Stewart Lirette

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Foundational Excellence Above-average marks for a below-grade space By Christina Trauthwein

For this Maryland family of six, entertaining just got easier. A new kitchen incorporated into the basement of their home, and adjacent to their outdoor in-ground pool, makes party planning a snap…and loads of fun, too. Before the remodel, the basement included a bedroom, full bath and nondescript recreation room adjoining the outdoor pool patio. After the remodel, designed by Laura Cochran, of the appropriately named firm Inside & Out, the new inside kitchen amenities (and billiard and gaming room beyond) are combined with the outside pool entertaining area to become party central. Special features include ample cold beverage storage, a large refrigerator for food platters, a microwave for heating/reheating hors d’oeuvres and light fare, a dishwasher for convenient clean up, an ice maker and trough sink for plenty of drinks and abundant storage for paper goods, utensils and bulk food items.

As for style, the owners opted for understated, contemporary finishes and fixtures, so the resulting look is clean and comfortable. To help bring the outdoors into the 12-ft. x 27-ft. space, natural materials, textures and colors were used throughout, including natural walnut in the plank flooring, window and island top, honed granite on perimeter countertops, slate subway tiles for the backsplash and linen drum shades on the pendant fixtures. Even the glaze finish, bronze cabinet pulls and the black barrel hinges give the cabinets a natural feel. But the ultimate way to marry the interior and exterior? The long wall facing the outside is outfitted with two 84-in.-tall swing-out French doors that fold onto matching stationary window panels, allowing unfettered access to and views of the pool and patio from any part of the kitchen. I

sources Designer: Laura Cochran—Inside & Out Landscape and Interior Design LLC, Ellicott City, MD; Craig Robson—Robson Remodeling Manufacturers: Cabinetry: Medallion; Refrigerator: Sub-Zero; Dishwasher: Miele; Microwave drawer: Sharp; Trash compactor: GE Monogram; Ice maker: GE Monogram; Beverage center: GE Monogram; Sinks: Julien, Kingston Brass; Faucets: Grohe, Westbrass; Lighting: Restoration Hardware, West Elm, Kichler Lighting; Hardware: Hickory Hardware; Countertops: Marva Distributors (granite), Robson Remodeling (walnut); Backsplash: Lowes; Paint: Farrow and Ball; Doors: Hurd; Custom window: Millwork 4 Less; Flooring: Mastercare Flooring, Inc. Photography: © William Cochran

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Off the Wall A kitchen remodel turns “crisis” into opportunity By Alice Liao

“I often find this to be true,” said designer Jonas Carnemark, CR, CKD, of Carnemark Systems + Design. “When we have a problem on a project, the solution becomes better than it would have been without the problem.” In the case of this 235-sq.-ft. kitchen in Potomac, MD, a significant obstacle was a load-bearing wall that could not be removed when Carnemark opened the space to the rest of the home, per his client’s request. A single mom with teenagers and a fondness for organization, she also requested optimal functionality, an upscale contemporary look suitable for entertaining adults and children alike and, of course, plenty of storage. Carnemark’s solution responds beautifully by freeing the once enclosed room and furnishing it with an 11-ft.-long island, complete with seating and ample counter space for prep work, and sleek terra brown cabinets in a durable lacquered finish. Loaded with a variety of storage compartments to ensure that everything has its place, the glossy units help define the kitchen proper and line a wall that houses a set of wall ovens, another of the client’s must-haves. Enriching the space are brown and white engineered-stone countertops, a glass backsplash and stainless steel on the island fascia to protect against kicking adolescent feet. As to the structural wall? It stayed, but has been cleverly converted into a design element that serves as a loose divider between the kitchen and the living room, while adding a pop of vibrant color. I

sources Designer: Jonas Carnemark, CR, CKD—Carnemark Systems + Design, Bethesda, MD; www.carnemark.com Manufacturers: Appliances: Gaggenau; Countertops: CaesarStone; Garbage disposal: InSinkErator; Cabinetry: SieMatic; Sink: Franke; Faucets: Dornbracht; Lighting: Lightolier; Paint: Benjamin Moore Photography: © Maxwell MacKenzie

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Mediterranean Gateway Rich colors and a clean design form an inviting work area By Matthew Marin

Exuding the warmth of a Mediterranean-style home, this kitchen in Carmel, IN, boasts a simple yet overscale architectural elegance and a palette of earth-toned finishes. Its looks and ambience, however, only tell half the story. Designed by Kristin Okeley, ASID, CKD, owner of Kitchens by Design, this kitchen is, in fact, a highly functional space— a requirement that had as much importance as its aesthetics. It is zoned to create food storage, cleanup and dish storage areas that are independent of one another and thus ensure ample counter space. To establish a focal point for the kitchen, Okeley introduced a custom balcony salvaged from an old building in Buenos Aires, which she used to adorn the island. “The ironwork creates a strong visual presence for the kitchen, which also serves as the main passage to the dining room,” she said.

For richness and an inviting atmosphere, Okeley employed design elements in nutmeg and warm neutral shades that coordinate the kitchen with the woodwork found throughout the home. Dark and cream-colored cabinets line the perimeter walls, and a large copper apron sink, light stucco hood and a tumbled marble backsplash add lightness to the room. All give this memorable design “a strong presence that feels fresh, open and welcoming,” concluded Okeley. I

sources Interior designer: Kristin Okeley, ASID, CKD—Kitchens by Design, Indianapolis; www.kitchensbydesign.net Manufacturers: Cabinetry: Custom Cupboards; Hardware: Top Knobs; Countertops: Durango, Acorn Woodworks; Range: Thermador; Hood: Zephyr; Warming drawer: Thermador; Dishwasher: Thermador; Trash compactor: KitchenAid; Refrigerator: Thermador Photography: © Bookwalter Photography

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Room to Grow An eco-friendly and accessible space for every age By Sallie Moffat

Created as part of a bedroom suite for a 7-year-old, wheelchair-confined boy, this bathroom not only had to be accessible and able to accommodate space for a 60-in. turnaround, but also be a timeless and functional room that he wouldn’t outgrow. “We created a space that is at once accessible, sophisticated, playful and masculine,” said Leslie Lamarre, AKBD, principal/interiors of TRG Architects. This was achieved through a contemporary aesthetic with traditional touches. The honed Lycian Letoon marble and the lighting fixtures, for example, impart a traditional feel, but “the dimensions of these materials (and the linearity of the floor tiles) lean toward the contemporary,” Lamarre explained. For additional accessibility in the 7-ft. x 9-ft. bath, Lamarre and her co-designer Lisa Rubenstein included a roll-in shower with a bench and a handshower, a faucet with a single lever handle, a tilting mirror, as well as plenty of knee space under the sink. They also provided ample blocking behind the tile for more grab bars as the boy gains independence. The bath also has eco-friendly aspects, including a dual-flush toilet, formaldehyde-free MDF and FSC-certified beech for the cabinetry, and cabinet pulls made of recycled aluminum, which coordinate with the vibrant green (the child’s favorite color) glass ceiling tiles. Eco-friendly and accessible, this is one bath that does it all. I

sources Designers: Leslie Lamarre, AKBD, CGBP—TRG Architects, Burlingame, CA; www.trgarch.com; Lisa Rubenstein (homeowner) Architect: Randy Grange, AIA, LEED AP—TRG Architects Manufacturers: Vanity cabinet: Moore Than Cabinets; Floor and wall tile: Italics; Ceiling tile: Interstyle; Countertop and bench: Fireclay Tile; Lighting: Restoration Hardware (pendant); Mirror: Restoration Hardware; Hardware: Spectra Decor (vanity), Rocky Mountain Hardware (window); Sink: Kohler; Faucet and shower fixtures: Hansgrohe; Toilet: TOTO USA; Grab bars: Jaclo Photography: © Bernard André

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Raw Deal Bringing the outdoors in—it’s only natural By Christina Trauthwein

The owners of this new contemporary mountain retreat in Lake Tahoe, CA, wanted a spa-like master bath. To achieve this, designer Marcio Decker, of Truckee, CA-based Home Concepts, aimed to bring the rustic outdoors inside by selecting many natural materials in their raw forms—stacking stones of slate in rich, warm tones line the walls and complement the antiqued copper sinks, black honed slate slabs from Brazil deck the knotty alder cabinetry and the tub surface, and large, 18-in. x 18-in. travertine tiles from Turkey make up the floor and two of the shower walls. In an effort to keep the 13-ft. x 20-ft. space as open as possible, a two-sided fireplace was selected, which connects the master bedroom to the bathroom. “The same materials were used to seamlessly join the two spaces,” said Decker, “while still giving privacy to the bath located just on the other side of the fireplace wall.” I

sources Designers: Marcio Decker and Betty Scott—Home Concepts, Truckee, CA, www.homeconceptstruckee.com Builder: Paul Griggs—Griggs Construction Manufacturers: Stacking stone: American Slate; Sinks: Native Trails; Tub: Zuma; Sink and shower fixtures: Water Decor; Cabinetry: Custom Cupboards; Hardware: Colonial Bronze Photography: © Nicholas Rab Photography

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Teen Drama A hip remodel transforms a dark attic into a youthful hangout By Matthew Marin

When the owners of this Dallas home wanted to convert their attic into an urban loft for their teenage daughter, they hired Sherry Hayslip, ASID, IIDA, president and principal of Hayslip Design Associates Inc. To ensure that the finished space, which includes its own bathroom, would suit her young client’s tastes, Hayslip collaborated with the teen, whose main request was a crisp color palette of red, white and black, mixed with warm maple accents. The remodel translates this request into a sleek, contemporary space, thanks to a maple bow-front vanity topped by a black granite counter and a red art-glass sink and spiral blown-glass faucet, both of which create a jewel-like effect. A red Murano glass

chandelier offers a crowning focal point, and a zebra pattern of white marble and black granite mosaics encircles the room and connects the tub to the shower. The biggest challenge of this project—providing enough light for the enclosed attic—was resolved with a skylight, as well as the extensive use of white marble throughout the room. “I liked finding and being able to implement something unique,” Hayslip said. “When you’re working with a younger client, it feels more creative than working with an adult.” I

sources Interior designer: Sherry Hayslip, ASID, IIDA—Hayslip Design Associates Inc., Dallas; www.hayslipdesign.com Manufacturers: Vanity: Pallas Architectural Woodwork; Lighting: Versailles; Faucet: Artful Home; Shower fittings: Waterworks; Tub faucet: THG; Tub: WetStyle; Tub and sink levers: Waterworks; Sink: Third Degree Glass; Mosaics: Restoration Hardware; Tile: Waterworks Photography: © Danny Piassick

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Outside the Box A bathroom takes a whimsical turn from the straight and narrow By Alice Liao

Interior designer Bobbi Packer loves to design cabinetry. And it shows. Her whimsical double vanity helped earn this 20-ft. x 30-ft. master bathroom in Highland Park, IL, the judges’ nod and a merit award. For med of stacked metal and white polycarbonate boxes, the unit is but one striking element in a calmly alluring environment consisting of cool, soothing colors, an eclectic mix of materials and a luxuriously open space. Replacing two side-by-side vanities that faced a wall, Packer’s custom unit improves spatial flow by allowing his and her sinks to be situated back to back. On each side of the vanity, three boxes—one white and two metal—provide storage and are playfully angled for visual interest, while above, a double-sided mirror suspended from the ceiling serves as a loose divider. Opposite the vanity, the same blend of finishes is echoed in a wall-hung makeup cabinet

whose undulant front helps tame the more angular and rectilinear forms in the room. Composed of a host of storage compartments, the metal base is topped with white polycarbonate and affixed with shiny chrome knobs for a touch of sparkle. Although most of the existing mechanical systems remained intact, to extend a closet, Packer relocated the shower to sit under a large skylight. During the day, sunlight washes over the fully enclosed area, which is outfitted with steam and lined in pale blue tiles and metal accent bars, as well as an infinity-pool-style soaking tub with a deck and surround paved in blue. Other highlights of Packer’s design include muted, water-toned mosaics on the bathroom and shower floors, a separate room for the onceexposed toilet and a TV that can be viewed from anywhere in the room. I

sources Designer: Bobbi Packer, IIDA—Bobbi Packer Designs, Highland Park, IL Manufacturers: Vanity: LightBlocks; Makeup cabinet: Contemporary Expressions; Shower fittings, tub and tub filler: Kohler; Sinks: La Cava; Vanity faucet: TOTO USA; Tile: Fine Line Tile Photography: © John S. Eckert

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Show and Tell Balancing form and function, a designer puts her best foot forward By Matthew Marin

When designing her firm’s showroom in Indianapolis, Kristin Okeley, ASID, CKD, owner of Kitchens by Design, visualized a fresh, functional and cutting-edge space. “Showrooms can be such challenging spaces to design,” she said. “As designers, we want to portray so much about how we interpret style and function to our clients often in very constricted spaces.” In this showroom’s kitchen, Okeley nimbly balances form and function, packing ample counter space and a variety of alternative solutions for storage and appliance utilization into a tight, yet attractive work area. She included a 27in. refrigerator, a 15-in. icemaker and an 18-in. dishwasher with fully integrated panels, as well as portable burners instead of a cooktop and ventilation. Adding a stunning touch, white marble countertops are used throughout the space to contrast the black cabinets that line the wall, and to complement the monochromatic color palette. The stone also served as the genesis for the remodel. “I fell in love with this marble and so it served as my inspiration,” Okeley said. “I wanted the display to feel fresh yet timeless and structured yet simple.” She also selected contrasting light and dark colors for the cabinetry. Light and airy, “the kitchen has a cool and sophisticated atmosphere,” Okeley explained. “I want to stand in its midst and sigh a breath of contentment and pleasure.” I

sources Interior designer: Kristin Okeley, ASID, CKD—Kitchens by Design, Indianapolis; www.kitchensbydesign.net Manufacturers: Refrigerator: Thermador; Ice maker: Sub-Zero; Microwave drawer: Sharp; Coffee maker: Brew Express; Portable burners: KitchenAid; Dishwasher: Miele; Countertop: Santarossa Mosaic & Tile; Cabinetry: Downsview Kitchens; Faucet: Danze; Lighting: CP Lighting; Tile: Santarossa Mosaic & Tile; Hardware: Atlas Hardware Photography: © Bookwalter Photography

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Concretely Speaking A decade later, Fu-Tung Cheng muses on his career and life Much has happened in the decade since designer Fu-Tung Cheng graced the May 1999 cover of K+BB (or KBB, as it was known back then). At the time, Cheng had just launched his high-end range hoods and Geocrete countertops through his Cheng Design Products division, and was slated to keynote at K/BIS—hence the cover story. Recently, K+BB checked in with the designer, and 2006 NKBA Hall of Fame inductee, to see what he’s been up to and perhaps share in the wisdom he’s gathered from the changes that have occurred in his career as well as in the industry. Does he have any tips? Yes, as it turns out. • Find the right model. At the time of the article in 1999 Cheng had raised sufficient funds to launch his concrete and hood product lines, but he soon discovered that his dream of transforming the country one concrete countertop at a time through high-end kitchen and bath design showrooms needed adjustment. “The countertops were too heavy and too cumbersome to ship unless someone was willing to pay a premium, which limited the number of people who could afford them,” he said. In addition, when they arrived, there were few or no installers who had experience with handling highly finished concrete. Consequently, perfect pieces were returned because of on-site rookie installation errors, and “I would take heavy losses on jobs,” Cheng said. • Go green. All came to a head in 2004, when, low on cash, Cheng was urged by his financial backers to close the doors on his products division and focus on his design practice. Instead, a “local-farmer-producing-local-food” strategy emerged paralleling the “think globally, act locally” movement. He borrowed money to re-invest in this new business model for his concrete countertops—a model he had hatched as a result of writing Concrete Countertops: Design, Forms, and Finishes for the New Kitchen and Bath (Taunton Press, 2002), a kind of hybrid design/how-to book based on his kitchens. “I began thinking that if more professionals created countertops locally, it would not only be better for the market as a whole and kitchen and bath dealers specifically, but it would create a smaller carbon footprint than any other countertop material to boot.” • Build a network. Thus was born an online business of providing materials and tools to fabricate concrete countertops. He then

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established a training facility that to date has taught some 2,000 professionals and amateurs to make not only countertops but also walls, fireplaces and other architectural features. These efforts, as well as a website and design competitions, established a nationwide network of skilled artisans versed in good kitchen design (accessible at www.chengconcrete.com). Of course, a Cheng Geocrete original is still available for those who desire one, but now, thanks to his network, designers and consumers alike can easily find a professional to receive and install it. • Understand price point and scale. As to his range hoods, Cheng experienced some success in having his designs carried by a handful of showrooms, as indicated in the article 10 years ago. But here, too, the realities of distribution set in. Although his hoods were on display, he could not compete with the large manufacturers who sold in volume and offered incentives to salespeople who pushed product. “I was this little boutique company and because we were doing the hoods one at a time, the cost was very high,” said Cheng, whose line ranged from $5,500 to $16,000. “People love the designs, but the market is small.” • Consider licensing. In 2004, the market for hoods designed by Cheng began to expand, thanks to a licensing agreement with Zephyr Ventilation. The company launched the Cheng Signature Collection, a line of five hoods whose striking designs, more modest price point and nationwide distribution channels made them more affordable. Naturally, designing for mass production required some adaptations and flexibility. “You have to use a certain filter and certain lights that are already available, and there are processes such as hand-welding stainless steel that must be limited to hold down costs,” Cheng said. “You have to work

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within these parameters and then create something that’s uniquely yours.” Evidently, he adapted well, as his Zephyr island hood, “Trapeze” received a Good Design Award from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design. • Be yourself. If you ask Cheng for the secret to his success and longevity in the kitchen and bath world, his answer may sound vaguely like that old adage, “Be true to yourself.” “Styles and trends come and go, just as designers will suddenly make a big splash and then fade,” Cheng said. “It’s hard to qualify my own work, but others have used the word ‘timeless’ to describe what I do.” Although he admits that he doesn’t always “get it right,” one could attribute the enduring appeal of his work to a willingness to challenge current trends, as well as himself. Cheng noted, “I don’t go to extremes, but I do try to push the limits.” • Diversify. It also helps that his practice has moved beyond kitchens and baths to take on work of all scales—from whole house design to retail shops, from trade show exhibits to product design. His portfolio of product designs now encompasses two sinks by Elkay, as well as a new cabinetry line for Tonusa. Last year saw the completion of House Six, a custom castconcrete home that was honored with an East Bay AIA Citation Award for

Exceptional Residential Design, but Cheng credits his versatility to his hands-on involvement with kitchen design. “The kitchen relates to the psychology of community and connects to people emotionally,” he said. Cheng and his “It’s also where so many practical things happen: daughter Anya cleaning, prepping, cooking and entertaining. You’re constantly thinking in those terms and trying to see how much function and visual appeal you can squeeze into that small space. Kitchens force you to consider space design and product design simultaneously—scale doesn’t matter. Once you understand this, you can expand or contract and design anything at any size.” • Stay grounded. Maintaining work/life balance is critical, and on this front, the designer mentions his lifelong practice of Tai Chi, which is about “being in your body and in the moment, while everything drops away.” Last but not least, there’s also the grounding force of parenthood. “I think being 50 and having a child is really sweet,” he said, “because I’m very appreciative of how time passes, how fast it passes and who matters.” I —Alice Liao For more on Cheng, as well as images of his work, go to www.kbbonline.com/Cheng.

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Designing the Good Life Five designers share their views on luxury kitchens What defines a luxurious kitchen? Over-the-top products? One-of-a-kind requests and customized solutions? K+BB asked a roundtable of pros in the know about their design approaches to and experiences in creating luxury kitchens for a high-end clientele always on the lookout for something unique. What are the latest trends in upscale kitchen design and products? Here’s what they had to say:

K + B B : In your opinion, what are some of the best approaches a designer can take when designing a kitchen for a luxury-minded client? Jamie Kern, ASID, president of Design Theory Interiors: First of all, you need to understand the client’s lifestyle and know how they are going to live in the space. Secondly, a designer should be able to offer really great resources, new materials and state-of-the-art technological products. In the luxury market, you need to step up your game. Thirdly, a designer must stretch his or her imagination because luxury is opulence and indulgence. Designer Mick De Giulio brought together a mix of cabinetry styles, rich finishes and customAnyone who is going to invest in a luxury kitchen designed signature pieces to create this European-influenced kitchen in Chicago. wants to make a statement. K+BB: In your opinion, what truly makes a kitchen luxurious? William W. Stubbs, IIDA, owner of William Stubbs & Associates: People’s likes and dislikes can be so varied. I just finished a fabulous luxury kitchen for a client who loves to cook. She was passionate about every detail. It had to be very practical. On the other hand, I have another client who doesn’t cook but wants a stunning kitchen and could care less about how it functions. Those are two ends of the spectrum and I’ve got everyone in between. For one person, the kitchen is the heart of the home. For the other, it’s just something that needs to look nice. Jamie Drake, ASID , principal of Drake Design Associates: I think the best approach is to make sure you design very special spaces that offer unique solutions. The luxury client responds to products made especially for them. These could include custom cabinetry and specialized storage. Certainly, high-performance appliances are essential. Often, a luxury client has an abundance of square footage, which allows us to create multiple work zones with a variety of equipment.

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Stubbs: It’s all in the details and the finishes. Kitchens can be luxurious at any size. It can be a tiny kitchen, but the finishes and materials should be carefully selected and presented in a very sophisticated manner. A kitchen with a lot of square footage can look very basic if it doesn’t have a lot of detail. It’s really about the richness of materials and the intersection of different materials. Mick De Giulio, founder of de Giulio Kitchen Design: It’s about very good design. Good design means the best in function, beauty and permanence. I don’t think of luxury as anything that you would throw away. Going with the best ideas, overall approach and best strategy defines luxury first. Sometimes better ideas are not necessarily more expensive. It’s about identifying challenges and creating opportunities. Spending can be prioritized according to the overall budget. Drake: Aesthetically speaking, marble, recycled glass or other stone countertops matched with beautiful glass or specialized mir-

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rored tile backsplashes and paired with the finest millwork, whether rich stained wood or lacquered surfaces, is truly luxurious. Also, highest-quality appliances are essential.

K + B B : What’s the most unique feature you’ve ever put into a kitchen? Jamie Gibbs, ASID, IFDA, WCAA, principal of Jamie Gibbs and Associates: The most unique thing I have ever installed in a kitchen was a dog feeding and play station. It was a huge fenced area about 12 ft. sq. with Astroturf on a concrete slab that had a floor drain and a garden hose spigot. I’ve had requests for built-in, library-quality shelves, which are becoming more common for home chefs who use them to store their cookbooks. I’ve also put in restaurant-quality warming lamps above the island. Motorized revolving storage for china, pots, bakeware, glassware and serving pieces are becoming a hit, as well as counter pop-up TVs and DVD storage drawers. People say to me that they want storage solutions not unlike what they have in the bedroom. Isn’t that what luxury is all about? Stubbs: For two different kitchens in Texas, I installed an antique fireplace backplate—a cast wrought iron plate used during the 1600s that accumulates heat from a roaring fire during the daytime. When the fire went out, the wrought iron continued to radiate heat in the kitchen during the evening. For one client, I designed a secondary kitchen area in another room with a sink and a dishwasher for the sole purpose of washing dirty dishes. The client wanted the main kitchen to always looks clean. Drake: One of the most unique solutions we’ve ever installed was a stack of four Wolf warming drawers for a client who has a dining room that can seat 60 people. This ensured that every plate arrived at the table at the right temperature. K+BB: Are there any consumer or lifestyle trends impacting the design of luxury kitchens? Gibbs: Homeowners are working more with designers and architects. What I’ve experienced so far is that they’re willing to spend money on a gargantuan kitchen with all the bells and whistles. They are greatly influenced by what they see on the cooking channels. If it’s seen on TV, then it’s seen as state-of-the-art. Wood-fired pizza ovens are hot right now because people are seeing them on the Food Network. De Giulio: People want to live in their kitchens. They see this space as the center of the home and the hub for the family. As a result, they are getting bigger, more money is being spent and more attention is

Designer William Stubbs included an antique fireplace backplate on the backsplash in this San Antonio kitchen, influenced by a Texan hacienda.

being paid to the details and needs of the clients who want a unique space. It’s not about the designer or the products. It’s about the entire design itself. Kern: I am seeing that dining in is becoming a little more chic these days, and homeowners are spending more on culinary tools, tableware and barware. I have friends who host elaborate cooking parties. People are investing more in high-end finishes, Italian cabinetry with highgloss laminate and other unique products such as recycled glass surfaces and antique brass countertops. People are doing things to be different, even finding high-end appliances that offer an engraved emblem with their name on it. Luxury kitchens are becoming more personal and a statement area in the home. Drake: Certainly, one of the strongest trends I’ve seen is the absolute necessity in everyone’s mind for a luxury kitchen to have wine storage, even if they’re not wine drinkers. We’re also seeing more requests for multiple refrigeration areas, including beverage drawers, and an openness to a variety of countertop materials and cabinet finishes in one kitchen. It takes a sophisticated designer to balance multiple materials.

K+BB: If someone doesn’t have a lot of money, what are some ideas to make their kitchens look high-end and absolutely fabulous? Drake: The easiest way to convey luxury can be achieved using beautiful, quality decorative hardware and pulls and installing a magical backsplash. Fabulous tile can be found at all price points. That combined with a beautiful wall color or a fabulous wall covering can create a sense of high style on a low budget. Stubbs: If you’re on a budget and you have a basic kitchen, you can make it look luxurious through the way you accessorize it with a period collection, such as cookie jars from the 1950s or pink plastic appliance and kitchen gadgets from the ’50s and ’60s. Also, paint is always the cheapest way to make a great impression. If you have a basic kitchen, be brave with paint. De Giulio: Since every kitchen is different, I don’t think there is a formula. I think it’s about design and creativity, looking at an entire space and figuring out what a client wants and needs to do, what it lacks, what the challenges are, and then trying to solve it in a unique and creative way. Creativity doesn’t just mean finding the best materials. It means making a project work by making the budget work as well. I —Matthew Marin

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We all know Paul DiMeo. After all, who hasn’t watched Emmy-award-winning Extreme Makeover: Home Edition? We admire his can-do spirit, envy his creative genius, applaud his “guy with a big heart” attitude and feel his genuine warmth and compassion when working with families in need. And yes, we’ve probably cried—both tears of pity and joy—right along with him at hearing the stories of heartbreak and, ultimately, triumph that the Extreme team tackles each week. But did you know this family man and carpenter is also an established actor? That’s right. A Theater Arts major at Point Park College in Pittsburgh, DiMeo has starred in off-Broadway productions and on television. But his theater days went beyond the stage and screen. DiMeo also mastered skills behind the scenes: This youngest son of five began the craft of set building for the Pittsburgh Playhouse and, after moving to New York City, honed his skills at the Dance Theater of Harlem, Carnegie Hall and numerous other venues. He also pioneered the Loft Living project, working on the renovation of lofts and brownstones, including the landmark brownstone of Aaron Burr, for which he served as master carpenter. DiMeo’s love of renovation is bittersweet though, as it stems from sadder times: When he was just five, his Media, PA, family home burned to the ground, and, as DiMeo noted, “my father and I embarked upon our own extreme makeover to reconstruct it.” Hence, the man we watch today: a carpenter with true empathy for hardship. DiMeo brings a grounded approach to his work, eschewing the loftier ideas that often prevail in the design community. He keeps it real, keeps it simple. And his capacity for compassion and depth of concern go beyond families, extending to the environment. He is passionate about the earth and saving its resources. And, harkening back to his dumpster-diving days in New York City, loves anything that is salvaged. DiMeo is particularly fond of products that make life a bit easier. “Functionality is so important,” he said. “If a chair or coffee maker looks cool but doesn’t function well, what’s the purpose? Simplicity for both the kitchen and bath is paramount.” And one of the places to start? Maintenance. Not a huge fan of grout lines—“they hold bacteria”— DiMeo favors smooth countertops, like stone or DuPont Corian (5), as well as undermount sinks, such as the 8 Degree stainless-steel sink from Kohler (1), which is not only a snap to clean, but easier for families with children. “You can take a sponge and run it right from the countertop into the sink,” he said. As for Kohler, DiMeo is a huge fan across the board, not only because of its generous support of the Extreme Makeover mission, but also because it is “a true American company that is ahead of the game” in water conservation. The company’s products “take the guesswork out of saving water,” he said, “so I don’t have to think about it.” And they’re stylish, he added, such as Kohler’s WaterSenselabeled San Raphael toilet (6). Speaking of style, DiMeo, true to his time in the Big Apple, loves subway tiles, such as Glass Reflections from DalTile (2). “They provide a clean, modern yet classic look,” he said. Raised by Italian parents with many siblings, cooking always played a huge part in the DiMeo family. And Paul and his family love to cook, too. “I like Kenmore,” he said. “It’s functional, it’s reasonable and I know it’s good because I’m happy with the Kenmore in my own home.” And Kenmore has upped its image with the Pro Series (4). As for cabinets, “again, anything that looks good but is easy to maintain.” With “a ton of styles,” KraftMaid is a good bet. “My favorite? Something in cherry with a flat front,” he said, such as the Venicia Collection (3). Now living in Los Angeles with Hollywood on his resume, evidenced by both his TV career and design portfolio— his client list has included Glenn Close, Anne Archer and George Hamilton—he is still firmly rooted in his upbringing. He finds humor in the little things, keeps smiling and lends a helping hand wherever and whenever needed. I —Christina Trauthwein

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