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German high-end kitchen manufacturer Poggenpohl has always prided itself on cutting-edge modern products , but its latest launch is, perhaps, one of its edgiest yet-a line of cabinets aimed squarely at men. The company (and its design partner Porsche Design Group) is catering to a trend that more...
Kitchen cabinets enter the dark side.
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Gutting a space and starting over from scratch is one thing. Integrating new materials with elements preserved from a kitchen's former life is another story. That's what the design/build team at Streeter & Associates was up against in the remodel of this 1908 home.
THIS 1960S KITCHEN SUFFERED some of the typical ailments that usually afflict out-of-date spaces—low ceiling, lack of adequate natural light, poor access to the outside (both visual and physical)—but a series of simple interventions by architect Stephen Varenhorst brought the space into the 21st...
FROM THE OUTSIDE, THIS SECOND home on Martha's Vineyard looks traditional, insofar as its building forms hark back to the agrarian structures that once occupied the land. Inside, however, the design takes some delightful and unexpected turns.
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You can always count on the wet areas of a home to serve as laboratories for experimentation and as harbingers of what's hot in residential design. Clean lines and contemporary finishes continued to make inroads in this year's Watermark Awards, even in homes whose exteriors ring traditional.
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A great kitchen has many important elements, including cool appliances, hardworking countertops, and an attractive yet durable floor to withstand abuse. But don't kid yourself: All of these things come second to the element that really anchors the kitchen—the cabinets.
It's amazing how a house just feels good when all of its parts work in concert. Chores become more efficient, clutter disappears, and stress suddenly goes by the wayside.
Of course, a harmonious existence cannot be achieved solely through technology. Enlightened homeowners will attest that a thoughtful floor plan can also work wonders—particularly when it comes to alleviating traffic congestion, minimizing trips up and down stairs, and aggregating utility space to...
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More Americans are entertaining at home, and they're craving open kitchens that make cooking both a communal experience and a spectator sport. Islands are an anchor in this equation. What are some options, in terms of their shape, size, and configuration? Are there certain design rules that should...
The architect used what was left in terms of the home's allowable height to blow the third level to a 10-foot ceiling, making this space the most loft-like of the three living areas. It also has the advantage of mostly unencumbered natural light, which the design leverages through extensive windows...
House size is a tricky thing. Some folks want a feeling of space that's expressed in volume—soaring foyers, three-car garages, and cavernous master suites come to mind. Others, to quote Goldilocks, want spaces that are “just right,” with rooms that work for their particular lifestyle.
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THE KITCHEN IS CONSIDERED THE MOST IMPORTANT room in the house, so it is imperative that it be efficient. The August issue of Consumer Reports identifies the five worst goofs people make when designing kitchens and offers advice on how to fix them.
IMAGINE HOW MUCH easier it would be for a parent with a toddler and an infant to get from the garage or driveway into their new house without having to navigate even one step up to the door, or to haul a load of laundry or groceries, with one kid in tow and another one on hip, through slightly...
CONTEMPORARY DESIGN IS HOT (again), but this time around it is not the cold, machine-like look that some people usually associate with it. Today's modernism is more of a move toward simpler interiors and pared-down products. Cabinet manufacturers have picked up on this shift, and their new products...
BEST KITCHEN IN A SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED CUSTOM HOME—OVER 5,000 SQUARE FEET
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Here are some kitchen and bath product trends that are likely to last.
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The reality house could not have been built without the support of its many sponsors, a select group of building product manufacturers and suppliers that contributed to this innovative project.
The home office, once A luxury, is now an absolute necessity in an age of nomadic telecommuters, home-based entrepreneurs, online bill payers, instant messaging–obsessed kids, and closet creatives. In fact, many would argue that one office is not enough.