Kitchen And Bath

The Trouble with Tradition

Stratton D. Yatron — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:41:00 EDT

Rethinking the farmhouse sink.

Supersize Your Success!

Fred Berns — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:35:00 EDT

Achieve peak profits in challenging economic times.

Raising the Bar

Matthew Marin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:12:00 EDT

Grab bars evolve into decorative "wall candy."

Scrap Material

Alice Liao — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:03:00 EDT

When it comes to recycling, all glass is not created equal.

Grand Master

Christina Trauthwein — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:38:00 EDT

In this bath, architectural details and lighting reveal scale.

Diplomatic Mission

Alice Liao — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:29:00 EDT

In Washington, DC, an embassy kitchen negotiates formal functions and family.

Simply Put

Alice Liao — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:58:00 EDT

As life gets complicated, kitchen cabinetry pares down.

Concretely Speaking

Alice Liao — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:53:00 EDT

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.

Profile: Suzie Williford, Kiva Kitchen & Bath

Matthew Marin — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:13:00 EDT

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.

Contemporary Craftsman

Holly Berecz — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:26:00 EDT

Traditional ideals provide the bones for a modern kitchen makeover

Post Modernism

Peggy Bresnick Kendler — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:14:00 EDT

A spa-like bath marries traditional to contemporary

Green House

Lee Ann Murphy — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:02:00 EDT

This winning showroom is equal parts beauty and sustainability

Designing the Good Life

Matthew Marin — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:00:00 EDT

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. Here’s what they had to say...

Future Perfect

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:38:00 EDT

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 responded and three were selected as finalists. Here are their winning essays.

On the Hill

Alice Liao — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:11:00 EDT

In Seattle, a master bath embraces its neighborhood

Mixed Message

Matthew Marin — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:01:00 EDT

A variety of materials and finishes creates a unified design

Vent for Success

Kim Krok — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:49:00 EDT

Homes today are being built with more attention to air leakage and insulation than ever before. The homes of tomorrow will continue this trend, saving even more energy and further increasing comfort for their occupants. The result of this effort to decrease energy consumption creates an opportunity to manage indoor air quality (IAQ) effectively through the careful selection of materials and the proper use of mechanical ventilation.

CAVE Exploration

Christina Trauthwein — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:39:00 EDT

Open any issue of K+BB, scan the pages, and you're sure to find many new and innovative products for the kitchen and bath—the finished end product, that is. The ones you specify for your clients and the ones we, on the editorial staff, crave. But what about the innovation and technology that go into designing that product…in other words, the innovation behind the innovation? For this month's Tech column, we decided to take a step back to the research and development phase, which, in this case, is anything but a step back. Rather, it's an amazing and progressive leap forward—and maybe a sign of things to come.

Pantry Raid

Sallie Moffat — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:48:00 EDT

Regardless of whether your clients actually have a butler (or any household staff), frequently entertain or have a large kitchen, a butler's pantry can provide more than just space for storing fine china and fancy silverware. As designer Toni Saccoman, of New Jersey-based The Hammer & Nail Inc., said, "No one should feel restricted to what a butler's pantry is supposed to be." Indeed, today, this functional space has evolved to perform a variety of roles, providing convenience for any homeowner.

Piece Out

Alice Liao — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:37:00 EDT

There was a time when bath vanities were mostly built-in kitchen cabinets dressed up (or down) for the bathroom. But no more. Vanities have come into their own, spawning a wealth of designs, functionalities, materials and finishes that address the specific demands of the bathroom environment. Although the descriptor "spa-like" is still very much in demand when it comes to bathroom design, hard economic times and technological developments are transforming the look of these personal retreats and, of course, their vanities.