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Kitchen and bath designers have long drawn inspiration from architectural and design styles from around the world, as have those consumers who were lucky enough to travel abroad on a [...]

When it comes to master bath remodeling, comfort is certainly king, but many kitchen and bath designers are now finding that they must keep their 'eyes on the size,' as [...]

When it comes to baths, today's hottest buzzword seems to be transitional That's according to kitchen and bath dealers and designers and architects recently interviewed by Kitchen & Bath Design [...]

If living large is the penultimate expression of luxury, then the master bath is measuring up to that sentiment in spades--and sprays. Indeed, these suites, and baths in general, are [...]

Years ago no one gave much thought to the little room where things got personal--but times have certainly changed. The days of practical, basic white and beige sinks, toilets and [...]

Designers often create rooms based around specific objects, colors or patterns. This year's Design Idea Center (DIC), however, has added a more personal touch as the personalities of well-known celebrities [...]

Understanding what kitchens and baths are truly all about involves far more than simply gaining expertise in design, construction principles and product specification. Experienced designers understand that full well. They [...]

If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the bathroom is the soul,' declares Gary Uhl, director of design, American Standard, Piscataway, N.J. And baby boomers--who've managed to collect [...]

While trophy bathrooms were all the rage not so very long ago, today it's all about getting back to basics. The buzzword for the day is 'wellness,' as consumers increasingly [...]

TOPEKA, KS -- When one thinks of an enclosure, one generally thinks of a finite space designed to confine a specific item. In the case of one California master bath, [...]

HOLLYWOOD, CA -- While the thought of a bachelor's bath may conjure up images of something out of a bad 1970s film, replete with leopard prints, a brown shag rug [...]

VENTNOR, NJ -- Ocean views are a mainstay of Casa Dorado, a landmark home in Ventnor, NJ that was the site for the 14th Anniversary RNS Show House at the [...]

QUESTION Yesterday, I had my calendar reminder pop up to check the links to my Web site from the National Kitchen & Bath Association and several other Web sites. I [...]

GLENWOOD, MD -- Though many homes around the country chosen to be showhouses are historic, few are surrounded by historic towns dedicated to preserving their heritage. But this was the [...]

LANDER, WY -- The right pieces certainly fell into place when John Mandel, CTC, NTCA, created this intricately tiled master bath here in Wyoming--so much so that it took top [...]

Child's PLAY By Andrea Girolamo Designing the perfect child's bath requires careful attention to safety details, a touch of whimsy and room to grow. For the littlest members of the [...]

Room to SPARE By John Filippelli Creating effective mudrooms is all about organization, making this an ideal profit center for kitchen and bath designers. It's time to get down and [...]

Firm Focuses on Designs for Persons of All Sizes By John Filippelli Closeup on successful kitchen and bath professionals SACRAMENTO, CA -- For Cynthia Shull, true design stems from a [...]

Is 2009 the Year of the Bath? JANICE COSTA, EDITOR Shopping has always been a passion of mine, so none of my friends were particularly surprised when I began 2009 [...]

Dream MAKEOVERS By John Filippelli Converting a bath into a client's dream space requires blending aesthetic and functional goals into a single, cohesive vision. Many kitchen and bath designers have [...]

Green Makes Splash in Design Showcase at K/BIS By Andrea Girolamo Innovations in design and product applications CHICAGO-- This year's Kitchen/Bath Industry Show displayed more green design than ever before, [...]

Natural BEAUTY By John Filippelli Today's master baths create personal spa spaces filled with natural materials, integrated technology and luxurious amenities. It was poet John Keats who said 'What the [...]

Master Bath Receives 'Texas Zen' Style Makeover By John Filippelli AUSTIN, TX-- They say everything is bigger in Texas. But in the case of this new construction master bath, both [...]

WATER WORKS By Denise D. Vermeulen When it comes to bath sinks and faucets, an ever-growing array of materials and finishes makes personalizing the bath easier than ever. They say [...]

The 'Experience' of Great Design ELIOT SEFRIN, EDITORIAL DIRECTOR & PUBLISHER There's a lot more to great design than merely the sum of its various parts. Kitchen and bath design [...]

Showhouse Fulfills Dreamy Expectations By Anita Shaw CHICAGO, IL -- Everyone fantasizes about their dream kitchen and bath, but recently Chicago got a real life taste of that dream, as [...]

Remodel Recalls Beach-Front Living of Yesteryear By Barbara Capella Loehr Spotlight on creative, problem-solving kitchens and baths LAGUNA BEACH, CA -- When one thinks of beach-front style, the Hamptons, Cape [...]

SPLISH SPLASH By Barbara Capella Loehr The stress people were once able to leave at their front doors is now invading their home lives, and as that stress increases, people [...]

PORTSMOUTH, RI -- The tranquil simplicity of the sand and the sea were the inspiration for the designs of two baths in a showhouse nestled at the water's edge in [...]

SCARSDALE, NY -- Homeowners were not part of the process in the redesign of The Rowsley Cottage, a 19th century Victorian mansion located in this suburb of New York City. [...]

BALTIMORE, MD -- What What do you do with a small, skinny master bath that lacks heat and blocks the natural light from one of the few windows in a [...]

1st While a great deal of master baths are remodeled these days to create a therapeutic, soothing spa-like environment, this master bath by Curb Appeal Renovations in Ft. Worth, TX, [...]

QUESTION I've just signed a deal on a new, larger location and I am very excited about the new space. I'm going to have a nice building, tons of windows, [...]

When you think of countertops for kitchens or baths, you might think of the materials, or of the tasks that will be performed on them. You think of matching the [...]

NEW LONDON, CT -- The elegant home used for Showhouse 2004 in New London, CT has a spectacular view of the beach and Long Island Sound. Unfortunately, that view could [...]