Issue 279 – Kitchens & Baths 2018

A 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.

A builder cleverly borrows space from adjoining rooms to fit an efficient and stylish suite bath into a tight floor plan.

Answering 7 questions helps this architect create a great kitchen floor plan and choose the right materials and fixtures.

By capitalizing on an odd lot and mirroring houses in the neighborhood, a stylish abode is born.

All you need for tight-fitting miters in tile is an angle grinder and a steady hand.

A Chicago Tudor-style kitchen is revamped by bringing the outside in.

Electrical-fixture designer Legrand packs lots of convenient features into their Adorne collection.

This gently curving bathroom fixture changes color to tell you if your tap water is hot or cold.

Now you can make the perfect ice cubes for your cocktails in your own home.

These modern classic brass and aluminum edge pulls are some of the most popular products from California architectural hardware manufacturer Doug Mockett & Company.

This minimalist offering from French furniture manufacturer Decotec offers lots of style in a small space.

These stainless steel grates are a fresh new take on a typically unnoticed bathroom detail.

Modern rolling hardware provides a practical solution for small bathrooms.

These 3D concrete tiles are subtle artistic departures from the norm with their unique texture and shapes.

Bosch nails their alternative to the ubiquitous brushed stainless look with this sleek black stainless collection.

This adaptable sink system is as beautiful as it is useful.

Multiple technologies come together in GE's Advantium ovens to cook food faster than you thought was possible.

Sonoma Forge has combined the elegance of a luxury bathroom with the open-air feel of a rustic outdoor shower.

The Gantry collection of kitchen plumbing fixtures mimics the movements of its namesake.

Instead of terminating this cottage kitchen in a typical ell, the designers chose to embrace the undulating walls and add extra serving and storage space.

Tapered red-birch shelves make the most of angled spaces in a Mansard-roof finished attic.

This 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.

Weathered-oak pantry doors stand out against the refined details in this country kitchen.

A fun hidden door to a walk-in pantry helps balance proportions in this kitchen by mirroring the look of nearby cabinets.

This custom concrete bathroom sink surround artfully displays shark teeth collected during walks on the Connecticut shore.

Designers 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.

Lots of natural light, expansive views, and cozy sitting areas were at the core of Samsel Architects' plan to design a kitchen focused on togetherness.

Mitered pine boards give the look of solid timbers in this creatively detailed kitchen.

Designer Marianne Cusato offers ideas on maximizing space and balancing aesthetic details when installing cabinets, shelves, end panels, and moldings.

This successful clay artist takes inspiration from the world around her when designing patterns for her sought-after ceramic tiles.