http://www.kbbonline.com/ null en-us 2006 VNUeMedia, Inc. COVER STORY,INFORMATION,INSPIRATION,IMAGE,INSIGHT 2008-07-01 http://www.kbbonline.com/kbb/magazine/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003820185 http://www.kbbonline.com/kbb/magazine/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003820185 During past housing slumps, the cabinet market has shown resilience, but for 2007, manufacturers have reported a precipitous decline in the market. The results of K+BB's exclusive Who's Who in Cabinets survey indicate a drop in sales volume of more than $1 billion, to approximately $9.3 billion. This represents a drop of about 11.4% from the 2006 survey and actually hurtles the market back toward its totals for 2004. 2008-07-01 http://www.kbbonline.com/kbb/magazine/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003820184 http://www.kbbonline.com/kbb/magazine/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003820184 Retirement typically conjures up images of old ma and pop moving to beach resorts, golf courses, a quiet suburban life and an assisted-living community. But with the emergence of "ruppies" (also known as retired urban people), marketers are quickly changing their tune in the way they approach and appeal to this growing consumer segment. Furthermore, this influential demographic has an estimated $2 trillion in annual spending power and controls 50 percent of all discretionary income. 2008-07-01 http://www.kbbonline.com/kbb/magazine/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003820183 http://www.kbbonline.com/kbb/magazine/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003820183 As cufflinks or a pearl necklace complete a well-dressed suit or outfit, decorative hardware, such as pulls, knobs and handles, can add the finishing touches to cabinets, shower doors and even appliances. "Decorative hardware completes and enhances the room," said Candace Elliott Kling, ASID, owner of Outer Banks Design in Kitty Hawk, NC. "It's the last choice made by the interior designer. And while it may not be the first thing you would notice, it makes the interior blend together and is like the crowning jewel." 2008-07-01 http://www.kbbonline.com/kbb/magazine/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003820181 http://www.kbbonline.com/kbb/magazine/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003820181 Sitting on 7.66 acres amid the rolling hills of the sunny Southern California city of Rancho Santa Fe, the Malaga home is an architectural sight to behold. Inspired by the works of Mexican architects Ricardo Legorreta and Luis Barrag��n, Malaga also reflects the contemporary style of its designer and former owner, Amy N. Finley, president and CEO of Del Mar, CA-based Finley Design. 2008-07-01 http://www.kbbonline.com/kbb/magazine/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003820179 http://www.kbbonline.com/kbb/magazine/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003820179 For Jonas Weiner and his wife, Sharon, theirs is more than just a master bathroom. "It's really our living space, our spot," said Weiner. And what a spot. Warm and inviting in a palette of sunny beiges and smoky browns, the bathroom boasts a luxurious, 21-ft. x 14-ft. footprint, a picturesque view of Mother Nature and a bevy of creature comforts befitting a couple's "private sanctum." "We're empty-nesters now and each other's best buddy," Weiner said. "At the end of the day, we come home, fill up the tub or turn on the steam. And because my wife is a sports buff, we turn on the TV���there's always a game on���and relax." It's a lifestyle that Weiner, co-owner of a high-end plumbing showroom, encourages other empty-nesters to emulate. 2008-07-01 http://www.kbbonline.com/kbb/magazine/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003820178 http://www.kbbonline.com/kbb/magazine/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003820178 Imagine waking up in the morning to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee right in your bedroom. Or having chilled juice and a toasted bagel without leaving your master suite. As homeowners realize how this simple concept can add a tremendous sense of luxury to their daily routine, you may find that satellite kitchens are at the top of your clients' remodeling lists. 2008-07-01 http://www.kbbonline.com/kbb/magazine/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003820177 http://www.kbbonline.com/kbb/magazine/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003820177 If there is anything that a designer and a carpenter can agree on regarding any room in a customer's home, it's that the devil is truly in the details. The fact is, that unless you have properly finished off the room with the proper molding, well, you've probably left the room incomplete.