Issue 279 – Kitchens & Baths 2018
Features
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Old-World Honesty: Modern Remodel of a French-Tudor Home
A strategic layout and choice materials transform a dated kitchen into a highly functional and social space.
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Durable Flooring for Kitchens (and Baths)
This survey of sturdy, stylish, and sustainable options looks at price per sq.ft., maintenance requirements, and installation considerations to help you choose the material that best fits your needs.
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How to Build a Better Shower Niche
A tile and stone pro offers detailed instructions for designing and installing a beautiful, custom niche with any type of tile.
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Fine Homebuilding Issue #279 Online Highlights
Find online articles and videos on houses, the FHB podcast, and more.
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From Kitchen Refresh to Extensive Renovation
When a kitchen remodel grew in scope, the entire first floor was reconfigured for graceful aging in place and hosting visiting relatives
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The Practical Details of Kitchen Islands
Countertop dimensions, available workspace, and traffic flow all play a big part in getting the most out of your kitchen island.
Article
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Asian-Inspired Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel in a Craftsman BungalowA balance of form and function was key for creating better flow, more storage, and a sleek, cohesive design in this whole-house remodel in Bethesda, Maryland.
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Creating Two Beautiful Bathrooms Out of OneA builder cleverly borrows space from adjoining rooms to fit an efficient and stylish suite bath into a tight floor plan.
Online Extras
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Kitchen Design 101Answering 7 questions helps this architect create a great kitchen floor plan and choose the right materials and fixtures.
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Coachhouse by Gardner Architects and Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & BathBy capitalizing on an odd lot and mirroring houses in the neighborhood, a stylish abode is born.
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Mitered Joints Make a Tiled Shower Niche ShineAll you need for tight-fitting miters in tile is an angle grinder and a steady hand.
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Kitchen Remodel by Summer Thornton DesignA Chicago Tudor-style kitchen is revamped by bringing the outside in.
Spec
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Smart and Stylish Switches and OutletsElectrical-fixture designer Legrand packs lots of convenient features into their Adorne collection.
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High-Tech Faucet with Whimsical StyleThis gently curving bathroom fixture changes color to tell you if your tap water is hot or cold.
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Clear-Ice Maker for Your KitchenNow you can make the perfect ice cubes for your cocktails in your own home.
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Low-Profile Cabinet Door and Drawer PullsThese modern classic brass and aluminum edge pulls are some of the most popular products from California architectural hardware manufacturer Doug Mockett & Company.
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Compact Bathroom CabinetryThis minimalist offering from French furniture manufacturer Decotec offers lots of style in a small space.
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High-Design DrainsThese stainless steel grates are a fresh new take on a typically unnoticed bathroom detail.
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Space-Saving Shower-Door SystemModern rolling hardware provides a practical solution for small bathrooms.
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Add Dimension with TileThese 3D concrete tiles are subtle artistic departures from the norm with their unique texture and shapes.
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Satin Black Appliances Are Dressed to ImpressBosch nails their alternative to the ubiquitous brushed stainless look with this sleek black stainless collection.
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The Swiss Army Knife of Kitchen SinksThis adaptable sink system is as beautiful as it is useful.
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One Quick CookerMultiple technologies come together in GE's Advantium ovens to cook food faster than you thought was possible.
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Luxe yet Utilitarian ShowerSonoma Forge has combined the elegance of a luxury bathroom with the open-air feel of a rustic outdoor shower.
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Elegant Faucet Inspired by Heavy MachineryThe Gantry collection of kitchen plumbing fixtures mimics the movements of its namesake.
Great Ideas
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Creative Solution for a Corner Kitchen CabinetInstead of terminating this cottage kitchen in a typical ell, the designers chose to embrace the undulating walls and add extra serving and storage space.
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Stacked for StorageTapered red-birch shelves make the most of angled spaces in a Mansard-roof finished attic.
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Built-In Cabinets Do Double Duty in a Laundry AlcoveThis multifunctional set of kitchen cabinets serves as a convenient serving station for the adjacent dining area when the homeowners aren't washing or drying clothes.
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Spacious Pantry Behind Barn DoorsWeathered-oak pantry doors stand out against the refined details in this country kitchen.
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Pantry Hidden in Plain SightA fun hidden door to a walk-in pantry helps balance proportions in this kitchen by mirroring the look of nearby cabinets.
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Keepsake Vanity CountertopThis custom concrete bathroom sink surround artfully displays shark teeth collected during walks on the Connecticut shore.
HOUSES by Design
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An Elegant New Kitchen in a Narrow Old SpaceDesigners Hendricks Churchill and builder Seth Churchill skillfully expanded an existing ell addition to make room for new cabinets, a kitchen island, and a casual dining space.
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A Kitchen at the Heart of Family LivingLots of natural light, expansive views, and cozy sitting areas were at the core of Samsel Architects' plan to design a kitchen focused on togetherness.
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Beams on a Budget Open Up a Corner KitchenMitered pine boards give the look of solid timbers in this creatively detailed kitchen.
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