Kitchen & Baths

Design details highlight the kitchen and complement the view

Photos: Michael Gullon, Phoenix Photographic
Photos: Michael Gullon, Phoenix Photographic
Photos: Michael Gullon, Phoenix Photographic
Photos: Michael Gullon, Phoenix Photographic
Photos: Michael Gullon, Phoenix Photographic
Photos: Michael Gullon, Phoenix Photographic
Photos: Michael Gullon, Phoenix Photographic
Photos: Michael Gullon, Phoenix Photographic

Annapolis, MD — An open floor plan that provides for a warm, casual environment combined with walls of windows that offer stunning views draw immediate attention in this Annapolis, MD, cottage that overlooks the river. But it doesn’t take long before visitors take notice of the kitchen, which is highlighted with design details that create an informal yet sophisticated environment for entertaining and family get-togethers. Mark T. White, CKD, CBD and owner of Kitchen Encounters, in...
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Bath Sinks & Faucets Showcase Clean, Simplified Styling

While bath styles change with the times, it seems that eventually everything comes back to the basics. So perhaps it’s no surprise that simple, clean, contemporary design is back in style in the bathroom.

Article • May 1st, 2013
Technology Provides New 'Tools of the Trade'

Kitchen and bath designers have always had a wide variety of tools in their arsenal, and today’s rapidly expanding technology has expanded that toolbox exponentially.

Article • May 1st, 2013
From Pre-fab to Fabulous

East Hampton, NY — When Jeffrey Rosen set out to design the shingle-style, post and beam pre-fab home in East Hampton, NY, his only guidance was a vision of what future homeowners might want. That’s because as a spec home, there were no clients...

Article • May 7th, 2013
When every inch counts

It seems that no matter how large a kitchen, it always fills up. But, finding enough space to store kitchen items can be especially challenging when there just isn’t much space to begin with. Many homeowners are dealing with galley kitchens, as...

Article • May 7th, 2013
Transformations: Austin, Texas

This month, KBDN’s Transformations department takes a before and after view of a kitchen expansion project by the Austin, TX-based Audino Construction that incorporates both aesthetic and functional improvements.

Article • March 1st, 2013
Gen X and Y Favor Practicality, Technology

While people like to say “You’re only as old as you feel,” when it comes to design, the generation you’re born into can have a tremendous impact on your design choices. Indeed, age tends to impact everything from style and color preferences...

Article • December 10th, 2012
Masculine Makeover Gives Bachelor A High-style Kitchen

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Article • June 3rd, 2012
Wood Countertop

The Heritage Wood countertop is available exclusively through the Artisan Group network of countertop fabricators. Woods in this style include Reclaimed, Exotic and Classic. Other countertop models from the Artisan Group include the Artisan Stone...

Product • May 20th, 2013
Skateboard-Inspired Tile

Imagine Tile, incorporating high-resolution imagery on commercially rated ceramic tile, has introduced its first-ever collaboration with Art of Board. The collection is an original photo-realistic tile that embraces a used skateboard’s scratches...

Product • May 20th, 2013
Veil Wall-hung Dual-flush Toilet

Kohler features a concealed tank and minimal footprint in its Veil Wall-hung Dual-flush Toilet. The frame brackets are installed behind the wall and the bowl can be set at a custom height ranging from 15 3/8- up to 28 1/2-in. A user-friendly...

Product • May 20th, 2013
Bio-Shield Disposer Program

Waste Maid utilizes the Bio-Shield Disposer Program, which protects against odor from food waste. The antimicrobial additive is included in the manufacturing of the disposers, making them capable of inhibiting bacterial growth. The disposers also...

Product • May 20th, 2013
Canyon Family Cabinet Components

The Canyon Family, a collection of three American-inspired materials from Northern Contours, join the company's Impressions line of textured cabinet components. Kings Canyon, Grand Canyon and Royal Canyon are available in both color-matched melamine...

Product • May 14th, 2013
Bathroom Suite

The Brentwood Suite from Mansfield Plumbing Products is the newest addition to company's line of bathroom suites. Detailed beveled edges, scalloped corners and clean flat surfaces are seen in all of the suite’s fixtures, which includes a soaking...

Product • May 13th, 2013
Porcelain Tile

Designed by Italian architect and designer Rodolfo Dordoni, Tidewater (shown) and Lath from Ann Sacks utilize up to 25-percent recycled materials within the tiles’ porcelain composition. Tidewater imparts a striae effect designed to be similar to...

Product • May 13th, 2013
Backsplash Storage System

The Linero kitchen backsplash storage system from Hafele allows the user to customize storage along the wall space of the kitchen backsplash. The storage railing systems, which feature a matte nickel finish, provide visible and accessible storage at...

Product • May 13th, 2013