Design Duel

Here's a curiously compelling kitchen. Cabinets with a tinge of mid-century modern gracing a Shakeresque interior: who knew? I suspect that the stylistic convergence might be a bit jarring if the space was smaller; the expansiveness of the setting gives the eye plenty of room to roam. devolkitchens.co.uk

Behind Closed Door

Such a simple idea, so well executed! What makes it a standout—in my opinion—is the vertical divider on the exposed side of the cabinet. The easy way to treat it would have been to slap a piece of wood of the same thickness as the other interior shelves into the opening. Instead, care was taken, and a thinner panel was used, and set back from the outer perimeter of the unit. copatlife.it

Treading Lightly

We happen to be in the final phases of a rather extensive bathroom remodeling. Part of that project is a resilient floor. While our design does not include a walk-in shower, I can nonetheless attest to the pleasure of having something soft and warm underfoot rather than hard, cold tile. This brand new product, a cushy shower floor that's pre-sloped to facilitate drainage, is something I'll definitely keep in mind for our next bath upgrade. solidsoft-tray.com

Resolving Differences

We live in confusing, confounding times. From the presidential campaign with its off-kilter choices [thankfully, these are contracting after every primary vote; a big buh-bye to !] to the tortured seasonal transition [warm one day, freezing the next], change is constant. Even though this kitchen exhibits both a mainstream choice in materials and an iconoclastic taste in lighting, I think it is a stimulating design. pierreyonavitch.com

A Cultured Sense of Calm

The way light and line unite in this bath is mighty conducive to relaxation, wouldn't you say? No grout lines crisscrossing the surfaces, a soothing horizontal orientation, and a gentle glow add up to one sweet retreat. arkham.it

We Interrupt this Blog...

...to share some news. Yours truly has won the 2016 KBIS Outstanding Media Award! I am humbled and happy to be a part of the kitchen and bath community, and all the creative, dedicated people who inhabit it. And it's always been a true pleasure to share my experiences with you, dear readers.

Out of the Shadows

Lots of sub-freezing cold, some snow, and not much sun here on this Presidents Day...and the current storm of political gloom compounds the darkness. This kitchen does demonstrate that even a glimmer of light—as captured by the carefully mitered cabinet door—can rescue a design. I like how the cabinet drops down from a coordinated ceiling panel. uda.it