Articles
A BUYER'S GUIDE TO KITCHEN CABINETS
by Scott Gibson
An inside look at which construction details are most durable,what hardware is worth paying for, and why inside corners don’t have to be dead zones
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A FRESH START FOR A FARMHOUSE KITCHEN
by Shawn Sweeney
Wrapping a center stair with cabinets cleared the way for a sociable new kitchen with a breathtaking backdrop
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CLOSET OR BATH?
by Charles Miller
A trade-off seemed inevitable, but a clever solution made both possible
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THE ENERGY-SMART KITCHEN
by Alex Wilson
Choose appliances that curb your home’s energy appetite
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SASSAFRAS BATH
by Garry Murphy
Transom and interior windows let the sun shine into an accessible bathroom trimmed with durable woods
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THE BLUE-PLATE SPECIAL
by Greg Brooks
Dressed to chill, this diner-style kitchen is equally suited to convenient cooking, casual dining, and serious hanging out
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WATER HEATERS: TANK OR TANKLESS?
by Dave Yates
Make the right choice, and never get stuck in a cold shower again
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A KITCHEN OPENS WIDE TO THE OUTDOORS
by Geoffrey Prentiss
Walls fold away at one corner to let this room mingle with a hillside meadow
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MASTER THE MASTER SUITE
by Paul DeGroot
An architect’s rules and refinements for combining bathroom, bedroom, and closets
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THE SMART, SMALL KITCHEN
by Dana Moore
Finding a home for the fridge was the key to designing a tiny kitchen for serious cooking
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MASTER BATH WITH A TWIST
by Chet Zebroski
Sunshine pouring over a glass-mosaic shower wall transforms a dreary little bathroom
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BREAKFAST-BOOTH BASICS
by Roe A. Osborn
For informal meals or intimate dinners, there’s an eating nook that fits your kitchen
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Departments
TAKING ISSUE
The seven sins of bathroom design
GREAT IDEAS
Warming up to granite
A camouflaged cleanout
No dish towels needed
Stretching pantry possibilities
Flooring raised to new heights
FIXTURES & MATERIALS
Solar hot water in a box
Handmade doorknob
Eye-catching ceramic tiles
Foolproof fire extinguisher
Tapered-edge sinks
Elegant touch-free faucet
DESIGN GALLERY
Add a booth...
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
Stone countertops
Cabinet hardware
Tile backerboard
FEEDBACK
The Ikea experience
Two projects with epoxy grout
Do-it-yourself stone counters
DRAWING BOARD
Designing showers for small bathrooms
GREAT MOMENTS
The snake charmer
BACK COVER
Underwater backsplash
Published 2007, ISSN 1096-360X, #FHB071201
