Design Inspiration
Recessed Fixtures: The Hole Dilemma
Recessed fixtures have become a standard part of home interiors. Since the 1990s, people have been stuck with what I call the "contractor’s special," which is a grid of 6-inch-diameter downlights per…
What’s Hot in Kitchen Renovation Trends
Homeowners these days are obsessed with decluttering their kitchens, Houzz’s latest Kitchen Trends Study found. This is just one takeaway from the annual study which surveyed 1,734 U.S. homeowners…
How to Light an Open Concept Dining Room
Rethinking How We Light Dining Rooms
When I was growing up, the dining room was reserved strictly for company. As a family, we always ate in the kitchen. We rarely ventured into the dining room — it…
What Products Homeowners Want in Their Kitchens and Baths
Want to know what kitchen and bath products homeowners want? The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) latest research crunches the numbers from 2016, the most recent data available, to find…
Beckett Counter Stool
Sturdy yet comfortable, the Beckett counter stool from Moe's Home Collection rests on a molded PVC seat frame with steel legs. The upholstery is available in gray or blue.
The Death of Farmhouse and Other Trends I Saw at KBIS
There is a lot for kitchen and bath designers to see and learn at Lightovation, so if you chose it over this year’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), I don’t blame you. Still, I went to KBIS,…
Shelf Awareness
Q. What is the best way to light shelving?
A. First off, you have to think about how translucent or opaque the objects are that you’re trying to illuminate. Solid items, like chinaware and books,…
Bracer Bath Bar
Part of Quoizel's Platinum collection, the Bracer bath bar has a seeded acrylic cylinder with an integrated LED light. Measures 18 inches wide.
Share of Showroom
Rent takes a big bite out of profits, but what if there was a way to cut that expense and generate new business in the process? Opening your showroom up to a complementary business generates a number…
Last Look with Lisa Elkins
For Lisa Elkins of Chicago-based 2 Point Perspective, sustainability happens when all the parts of a design contribute. Here the LEED-accredited architect peels apart this Kenilworth, IL, kitchen to…