After a 48-year career in the kitchen and bath industry, retirement – or semi-retirement…
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Virginia Tech Dedicates the Cheever Design Library
by Anita ShawEllen Cheever, an icon in the kitchen and bath industry as a leader, designer…
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The Connected Kitchen
Interior designers and architects tell me the smart home is now “mainstream.” In the…
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Master Bath Strategies
All too often, designers across the country tell me that, when offered a master…
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New Cooking Appliances
As we begin the New Year, some of you may be planning on walking…
In recent years, there’s been a growing interest in personalizing kitchens, baths and other…
There’s a new business opportunity for kitchen and bath designers familiar with single-family home…
As an occasional TV watcher, I’ve noticed a change in the way family pets…
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Redefining the Kitchen’s Focal Point
Most kitchen designers are well-versed in the elements and principles of design and how to apply these aesthetic guidelines when creating a classic kitchen. When planning such a space, designers pinpoint one area of the kitchen and then organize the details of the space to highlight this area.
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EuroCucina Spotlights European Kitchen Trends
This past April, I was part of a group of American kitchen designers and trend watchers attending the EuroCucina Kitchen Fair in Milan, Italy. While there was some talk about it being a slightly smaller show – a reaction to the European economy woes – the exhibit presentations were as creative as ever. This month, I’d like to share some observations about the show.