Issue 199 (Kitchens & Baths)

Eight ways to fashion a bathroom that will put a smile on your face every morning.

With the right fixtures in the right places, you can create anything from a soft glow to clear task lighting.

A new entry and a built-in breakfast nook transformed this room from a hallway to a destination.

After walking the floors of West Coast Green 2008, we came back with these standouts

Video tours and takeaways from Portland's Build It Green! 2008 event

Flipping a doorway and hutch and relocating a breakfast nook were keys to improving the flow in this Craftsman-kitchen remodel 

Get an in-depth look at a near-zero energy house featuring recycled materials and solar-heating and rainwater-harvesting systems

A materials survey of countertops covering stainless steel, zinc, pewter, copper, and bronze

Which is best: ball, cartridge, or ceramic-disk valves?

Which is strongest: plastic anchors, auger anchors, mollies, or toggle bolts?

One afternoon some years ago, I walked into the dining room on the first floor of our house and turned on the light. It seemed unusually dim. I looked closely…

One bathroom designed to serve several bedrooms is a smart strategy for keeping down costs or when building a smaller house.

LDF 9810ST Steam dishwasher by LG Electronics

Glass knobs and pulls by Sietto

Perfect flush by Brondell

Premiere pull-down shelving systems (SPD series) by Rev-A-Shelf

Marathon water heater by Water Heater Innovations, Inc.

StyleDrain decorative shower-drain systems

Luxury grab bars offer something you’ll want to hold on to

Living off the fat of our water abundance must end, eventually

A Google search turns up Craftsman-style medicine cabinets that fit the bill

Instead of PVC glides or stick-on felt choose a combination of the two

Durable, slip resistant, and resilient, rubber floor tiles are green and easy to install

It takes a little getting used to, but the shirts aren't complaining

Clever ways to hide plumbing, trash containers and toilet paper

A baking station that rolls out only when needed

A safer solution than step-stools for children in the kitchen

A wooden enclosure provdes warmth and character, and easy access to plumbing

A custom-cabinet with opaque glass lends an artistic quality to the bottles inside

It's the inventive use of materials, space, and style that make these bath designs worth getting out of bed for

A video introduction to Portland's Green Homes Tour + Info Fair

A resourceful homeowner and his contractor explain how they created a sustainable home on budget in under five months

Designed with reused materials, this entry for an active family makes use of every inch of space with hooks, cubbies, and lockers

For starters, the simple modular plan optimizes daylight and cross ventilation

Part of Portland's Build It Green! 2008 Homes Tour + Info Fair, this master bedroom, bath, and loft are designed to conserve energy and water

A forward-thinking homeowner invests in a highly efficient HVAC system that includes photovoltaics and a noncombustion furnace

Requirements: 1 metal roof, 2500 gallons of rain, and the desire to save the planet