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Searching high and low for a key lime yogurt isn't much fun. That's why the Kenmore Elite® Tri has expansive wide-open spaces that can hold a pizza box, slide-out shelving, and a kid-friendl pull-out freezer, leaving everything from ajar of jam to grape popsicles no place to run and hide See more models at kenmore.com
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62 Family Stylish
Multiple islands and loads of hidden features unite three generations in one kitchen.
70 Design Du Jour
A professional chef crafts a space where he can show off his expertise for guests.
76 Double or Nothing
To accommodate a growing family, this kitchen added an island and more robust appliances.
82 One Size Fits All
This bright, contemporary design handles one cook or a group with equal aplomb.
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236 Great Design Ideas
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Best Space-Saving Solutions
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68 Fabulous New Looks
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Exclusive Tips from Top Pros
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86 Suite Treat
Windows give this space a sunny disposition.
PHOTOGRAPH J. SAVAGE GIBSON DESIGNER MATTHEW RAO For story, see page 82.
92 Hidden Treasure
Diverse decor makes this bath a visual treat.
98 Newfangled Charm
A stylistic grab bag has gobs of personality.
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10 Ultimate Elements: Kitchen
Eye-popping products to maximize the awesome factor in the kitchen.
: Smart Design
Flourishes that make a space special.
34 Ultimate Elements: Bath
Luxurious and one-of-a-kind items that put a personal stamp on a room.
46 Portfolios
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Most of us will undertake just one major redo of our kitchen and bathroom, so it's hardly news that, particularly in these costconscious times, it's important to make wise choices. My personal priority is to invest in quality workmanship. W i t h considered, creative forethought, detailing by an architect or designer, and construction by a contractor who cares about getting the job done well, any project can look like a million bucks—even if it doesn't cost it. Whether you're embarking on a fullscale or small-scale remodeling, this issue has oodles of design ideas you can borrow and adapt for your own home. From the practical—unexpected places for electrical outlets, toekick storage, bath sinks at a height that works for you (rather than what's easy for Joe the Plumber to install)—to the inspired nourish, I hope we help you find your ultimate kitchen or bath.
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W i t h its silver metallic-glass panels and halogen lights, the DA5000D Jet hood resembles a dramatic light fixture, but it has more t o offer than good looks. This p o w e r f u l 1,250-CFM island hood opens s m o o t h l y and quietly at the touch of a b u t t o n and features automatic shutoff technology. S4.000. 800-640-2613; miele.com.
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The Plane hood, part of designer Robert Brunner's Arc collection for Zephyr, melds sleek, sculptural style w i t h technology that allows the hood t o t u r n itself on every four hours for 10 minutes t h r o u g h o u t the day, creating a much cleaner kitchen environment. In black or w h i t e glass. 52,600. 888880-8368; zephyronline.com.
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Eliminate the evidence w i t h the super-efficient AI-280-720 island hood. It uses multiple fans t o create the Coanda effect, a circular f l o w of air that wipes out smoke, vapor and odors before they escape into t h e kitchen. Available in 36- and 48-inch sizes and as a w a l l hood. S3.500. 877-442-4436; gaggenau-usa.com.
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The w o r l d ' s first variable-temperature drawerstyle refrigerator lets y o u select f r o m five different settings, including Standard Freezer, Chill and Wine at the touch of a b u t t o n . At 36 inches w i d e , its capacity is considerable, as well. $2,200. 888-936-7872; fisherpaykel.com.
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Location, location, location: The Freedom Collection by Thermador lets y o u size and place fresh food and freezer columns wherever you w a n t t h e m . With paneled or stainless doors, these modular appliances can be installed completely flush w i t h surrounding cabinets so the kitchen keeps its clean lines. In 24- or 30-inch columns. From $4,549. 800-656-9226; thermador.com.
M O R E IS B E T T E R In an armoire fridge, four doors are better than three. Two freezer pullouts separate quick treats f r o m less frequently needed foods. The LG appliance also boasts the tallest through-door ice and water dispenser on the market. S3.200. 800-243-0000; us.lge.com.
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Take proper care of your reds and w h i t e s . SubZero's 427 Wine Storage lets y o u control the temperatures of its t w o wine compartments. The lockable unit holds up t o 132 b o t t l e s and features pullout shelves— including an angled and lit display shelf. Available w i t h c u s t o m w o o d , glass or stainless steel door panels. S5.285. 800-2227820; subzero.com.
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Got a sticky situation on your hands? Not a problem. A simple touch on the s p o u t or handle is all it takes to control the f l o w of water on the Pilar pull d o w n faucet w i t h hands-free Touch 2 0 technology. Available in chrome and stainless steel. From S527. 800-3453358; deltafaucet.com.
LET IT SLIDE
The Novus u n d e r m o u n t singleb o w l sink features a clever bilevel sliding system of w o r k surfaces that adds counter space as well as a drain board for stress-free food prep. Sharply angled corners c o m b i n e d w i t h noise-dampening insulation makes it a perfect fit for the ultramodern kitchen. S2.460. 800-880-3639; houzersink.com.
SHINE ON
We're certainly not in Kansas anymore—this eye-catching sink gives big-city sparkle t o farmhouse style. Stainless steel mosaic tiles are hand laid on a copper basin for a stunning yet highly durable sink. Available in b o t h drop-in and u n d e r m o u n t styles. From $5,800. 866-395-8377; linkasink.com.
HIGH RISE
This striking beauty is one tall drink of water. The Tara Ultra faucet has an ergonomic lever handle and a dramatic 26-inch tall flexible spout for stylish functionality. Available in polished chrome and p l a t i n u m m a t t e . S1.776. 800-774-1181; dornbracht.com.
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Designed to simplify cleanup w o r k , the Crevasse sink takes the prep sink t o a new level. The 33-inch sloped t r o u g h combines an integrated garbage disposer and rinsing o p t i o n , all at the touch of a b u t t o n . From $1,350. 800-456-4537; kohler.com.
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Borrowed f r o m the architect's studio, the Centurian drafting table provides a serious w o r k surface w i t h an offbeat look. Made f r o m sustainable materials such as w a l n u t , cherry and antique pine, the t o p adjusts in height and angle. The cast iron base comes in black, red and pewter, and has a s w i n g - o u t storage tray to keep tools handy. 36x60 inches. S4.400. 209-559-2805; thecenturyco.com.
SUGAR FIX
Add a sweet touch to the kitchen w i t h the FM-134 Candy Maker's Work Chest. Adapted from a 19th-century confectioner's table, this charming island features five drawers, t w o cupboards and a stainless steel t o p . Available in several finishes including Grey-Blue, English Green and Antique Cherry, s h o w n . 57x23 inches. $7,796. 800-245-0899; frenchheritage.com.
TREASURED ISLAND
A little extra w o r k space in the kitchen opens up a w o r l d of possibilities. The solid pine butcher-block t o p on this antique-look island has a curved side for catching spills, or reverses t o a flat chopping surface. A convenient storage drawer holds gadgets and t o w e l s . 3314x27% inches. $1,400. 888-888-4757; neimanmarcus.com.
BLOCK STAR
Featuring a solid-walnut end-grain top and Alabaster w h i t e base w i t h a slatted shelf and utensil drawer, the Homestead Block island is a handsome w o r k s t a t i o n for serious cooks. 36x24 inches. About $1,859. 217-347-7701; johnboos.com.
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Cooking on the Kenmore Pro Dual Fuel Range is like driving a race car: Fire up the gas-through-glass burners (including a 27,000-Btu bridge element) or convection oven t o make fast w o r k of meals. The tachometer-style clock and hi-octane red of the 36-inch appliance make an arresting statement in the kitchen. $5,087. sears.com.
N O W WE'RE COOKING Dish it up like a pro w i t h the 30-inch Single Electric Premiere Wall Oven, part of Viking's DESO Designer series. W i t h professional features like t w o - e l e m e n t baking, a patent-pending t w o - s p e e d convection system and t h r e e oven racks t h a t adjust to six positions, get ready for an onslaught of bake-sale invites. Available in 24 tasty colors including Sage, Lemonade and Iridescent Blue, s h o w n . S3.250. 888-845-4641; vikingrange.com.
R A N G E OF POSSIBILITIES Calling all chefs: The Monogram Professional 48-inch dualfuel range boasts t w o convection ovens (one large enough for t h r e e sheet pans) and six dual-flame burners, each adjustable to a staggering array of heat settings, f r o m a keep-warm 140°F t o a roiling, rapid-boil 17,000 Btu. S h o w n w i t h grill and griddle, $10,650. geappliances.com. ■-►
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Prepare a five-course meal and never serve a cold plate again. The Preference 30-inch Warming Oven features an electronic control panel t h a t lets y o u set t i m e and choose f r o m four temperature levels. Striking glass panels are available in six colors including Blue Water and Slate Green, s h o w n . From $1,240. 800-793-0093; dacor.com.
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There are no fripperies or wasted spaces here. The clean lines and repeating shapes are a study in geometry. W i t h its interplay of cool gray and silver tones, this kitchen stays on the right side of the line between sleekly modern and overly austere.
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Shelves above the range hood repurpose a space that o t h e r w i s e w o u l d n ' t have one. Still, a solid piece of shelving w o u l d be too distracting here. Wire shelves are airier and m o r e in line w i t h the overall aesthetic.
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Gray accents in an allgray space would seem institutionally stark. Contrasting dark cabinet fronts w i t h w h i t e sides and toekick adds a jolt of visual energy. Pastel pottery in organic shapes adds a hint of color w i t h o u t popping too much against the muted palette.
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Why hide a gleaming collection of cookware behind closed doors, especially when open storage under the cooktop puts pots and pans w i t h i n easy reach. The metal shelves echo those above the range hood.
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WRITTEN BY BILL PARTSCH Anyone using this kitchen shouldn't have to go far to do most tasks. T h e overall design puts everything in easy reach. A few thoughtful touches, however, pack this compact space with useful features.
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Transforming an island edge from straight to curved makes it longer, which lets more guests belly up to it. In addition, the bowed side of this island is cantilevered, which gives more legroom underneath and more serving area on top.
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A mixture of storage options relieves visual tedium and provides practical benefits. To avoid constant opening and closing of cabinets, frequently used cookware sits on open shelves, and dishes are in glassdoor cabinets for easy access. The pot filler faucet is so dubbed because it eliminates the drudgery of sloshing gallons of water from sink to stove. And if a recipe calls for adding just a little water (perhaps for deglazing a pan) you're all set, without having to move a step.
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This kitchen is nicely set up for one cook. But an outlet installed at the end of the island makes it a snap to set up an extra prep zone when things get busy.
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This kitchen is meant to be relaxed. Its easygoing decor—traditional but not fussy—is clean and rustic at the same time. What's more, the design emphasizes functionality, with an array of ideas that makes the space work better without sacrificing its laid-back appeal.
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A peninsula made of doubled e p t h cabinets does more than create a pass-through to the adjacent family r o o m . It's also loaded w i t h storage, has t o n s of countertop space, and creates a clear yet unimposing spatial border.
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Appliance garages are great for stashing toasters and such, b u t this one has a t w i s t : no door. It separates small appliances f r o m overall countertop clutter w h i l e keeping t h e m in sight. A drain board grooved into the countertop next t o the island sink eliminates the need t o have a dish rack busying up the landscape. In addition t o being practical, the grooves also visually echo the beaded panels of the cabinets.
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Toekicks modified t o resemble furniture legs make the cabinets look like they're individual pieces of furniture, and add t o the airy feeling of the open space.
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A light-soaked kitchen reinterprets Craftsman style
WRITTEN BY RACHEL YOUNG
Rich tones are a staple of Craftsman-era kitchens. In this space, the richness comes from liberal use of natural stone and attention-grabbing copper accents. White-painted cabinets break the mold—oak is the traditional choice—and capitalize on the ample sun from two strikingly large arched windows.
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Leaded glass doors reflect light but are opaque enough t o camouflage clutter. The arched w i n d o w frame a b u t t i n g cabinets on both sides extends the graceful curve.
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An u n d e r m o u n t sink is w o r t h the slight extra expense for so many reasons: It looks more m o d e r n , it can be customized easily, and, best of all, crumbs and spills can be swept right i n t o the basin. And a j u t t i n g sink r i m w o u l d interrupt the visual f l o w of the granite.
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These w i n d o w s are userfriendly as w e l l as lovely thanks to hand cranks—in copper, of course. Casement w i n d o w s are a good idea for t i g h t spaces, and these also open up the kitchen t o the patio outside.
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Contrast b e t w e e n the dark countertops and light cabinets is key for maintaining visual interest. Using the same stone for the backsplash pulls the eye u p w a r d and provides a necessary seamlessness in a space w i t h lots going o n .
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This space derives classic grandeur from large rectangles of contrasting color, including stainless steel appliances, solid-white cabinets and black granite countertops. Some judicious variation in the design of the cabinets adds visual rhythm to the kitchen—along with storage, of course.
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Switching from solid to glass-front cabinets is a great tedium buster, especially when the cabinets are white. The key is not overdoing the glass; an all-white scheme is stark, but mostly white is pleasant and clean.
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A tall upper cabinet with three drawers rests directly on the countertop. With its extended depth, it teams up with the base cabinet below to effectively function as a short section of wall. The shallow cupboard over the hood is far more valuable as a visual bridge than as storage. It unites the cabinets that flank the range, making it appear as though the hearth were tucked into a slot carved out of a oncesolid wall of cabinets.
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Like glass doors, open shelves break up the solid white, but their contents play more of an active visual role in the kitchen than those in glass-front cabinets. Cookbooks advertise that this space was designed for a serious culinary aficionado.
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Vertical surfaces give this room character and add utility
Windows galore bring a deluge of natural light into this expansive kitchen, but they also eat up potential storage space. In and around the cooking core, however, the designer took full advantage of every available spot to make the kitchen function and look fantastic. O FORGET ME NOT A brief stretch of structurally necessary wall between the windows could easily have been overlooked and left empty. Instead, it features cabinets for both storage and decorative display. 0 WARM REGARDS Finding space for a warming drawer can be tough, but it's © RIDE THE RAIL © R E D FACED worth the effort. It's the TiVo The island's barn-red finish is A vent hood's underside is of the kitchen—once they get an aggressive counterpoint where all the magic happens, one, people wonder how they to the natural wood tones but that doesn't mean the lived without it. Here, the side and muted colors elsewhere housing is purely aesthetic. of the island is a perfect spot in the room. Accordingly, the A simple rail mounted on the to tuck the appliance. island stands out visually and front edge keeps hanging becomes the anchor of the utensils handy but out of the kitchen, as it should be. exhaust stream. »->
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This elegant remodeled bath overflows with old-fashioned charm. The claw-foot tub, warm alder vanity and Oriental rug provide the core of this room's appeal. Even around the edges, though, are details that greatly enhance both the room and the home.
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M o u n t i n g the faucets on the w a l l not only reinforces the circa-1900 look, it frees up real estate on the vanity t o p . W i t h the u n d e r m o u n t sinks, the faucet-free surface is also aesthetically much cleaner.
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The bath's flooring material continues into the adjacent walk-in closet, emphasizing the seamless f l o w b e t w e e n the t w o spaces. The darker w o o d provides a pleasing f o u n d a t i o n for the vanity and golden walls. Adding a t r a n s o m over the d o o r w a y — a n d extending the glass along t h e t o p of the w a l l — a l l o w s l i g h t f r o m the bath t o shine into the closet, and vice versa. The glass also reflects some of the ceiling light back i n t o the room
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Locating the filler on the side of the tub means t w o people can soak comfortably w i t h o u t clanging t h e i r heads on t h e hardware. Because it's on t h e far side, a person can get in f r o m the near side and n o t w o r r y about kicking it.
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Simple flourishes sweeten this English-accented bath
This space gets its English Country charm from the inset cabinet doors with beaded panels, vintage-inspired fixtures, the simple wallpaper pattern and the soft colors. The spice comes from several design gambits that are both fun and functional. O DISPLAY CASE
The open shelves on either side of t h e vanity keep t o w e l s close at hand. M o r e i m p o r t a n t ! those linens are visible so choosing a vibrant color, such as this roya purple, can really liven up the place.
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Ledges run around the walls at eye level. N o t only do they supply an extra smidgen of storage, they also help tie together t h e irregular niches and o d d spaces of the roorr
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Building a bench under a large w i n d o w provides a m u l t i t u d e of benefits. Most obviously, it's a place to sit, but it can also open up to offer bonus storage, and it's another great place t o add accent color via cushions or t h r o w pillows.
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The exterior shells of many cast-iron clawf o o t t u b s can be painte in any color or finish yc like. This can make the t u b pop visually, or as i the case here, it can he a fixture that juts out i n t o the room seem a b less o v e r w h e l m i n g . ♦
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Designer Jaime Hayon playfully mingles high fashion w i t h high design in his Bath A r t collection for Hydrology. A cheerful yellow ceramic sink (also available in a 24-karat • gold or p l a t i n u m finish) w i t h integral l a m p is paired w i t h a sinuous high-gloss w h i t e lacquered w o o d table. Also available in Noir. From S2.295 for the sink; f r o m $4,750 for t h e table. 312-832-9000; hydrologychicago.com.
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W i t h its fresh interpretation of the Queen Anne leg and sophisticated vellum finish, the Provinity vanity suggests the grace of an earlier era, but w i t h a decidedly contemporary edge. From $2,171. 800-456-4537; kohler.com.
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Cut w i t h water jets f r o m slate and porcelain, these expressive tiles add an arboreal touch t o walls, counters—even floors. Available in sets of 12 leaf tiles or 6-inch squares w i t h inlaid leaves. From S35 per dozen. 800-905-6060; accentsconagua.com.
Many people believe in t h e healing power of turquoise. Create your o w n oasis of well-being w i t h the Asteria collection of jewelry-grade turquoise tiles. S602 per square foot. 800-278-8453; annsacks.com.
PATTERNS BY DESIGN
Blue-chip architect Robert A. M. Stern turns his t a l e n t s t o surface design for Crossville w i t h the Building Blox series. He recasts classical motifs and p a t t e r n s in nine colors and three collections, called City Garden, Urban Fabric and Greek Key. S6 t o $10 per square foot. 931-484-2110; crossvilleinc. com.
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Crafted f r o m thassos, rosa portugalo, creme and rainbow onyx, the Beau M o n d e mosaic collection's Rose pattern transforms a simple space i n t o a serene and sophisticated sanctuary. $681 per square foot. 800-278-8453; annsacks.com.
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Charles Luck's semiprecious slabs are fabricated f r o m such rare materials as ocean jasper, s m o k y quartz and amethyst t o create a t r u l y one-of-a-kind look in the kitchen or bath. $1,500 t o $4,000 per square foot. 800-898-5825; luckstone.com.
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Available in single- or doublet w i s t styles, this h a n d b l o w n glass faucet lets more than creativity f l o w freely. Choose f r o m a spectrum of bold colors including g o l d , cobalt blue and emerald. From S2.000. 314-517-4555; glassfaucet.com.
This cut-glass vessel sink takes center stage in dreamy cobalt, adding a t o u c h of drama and beauty t o the bath. S2.100. 305-593-6143; lebijoucollection.net.
HAUTE WATER
There's an A r t Deco influence in the Cosmos Knob f r o m Sherle Wagner. In polished nickel d o t t e d w i t h rounds of lapis lazuli, it's a sure way t o bring panache to the p o w d e r room. S508 each. 212-758-3300; sherlewagner.com.
ON DELICATE WINGS
The Capucine Mauve faucet set features w h i t e Bemardaud porcelain handles painted w i t h a flock of butterflies, a m o s t natural choice for a b a t h r o o m . $4,238. 954-425-8225; thgusa.com.
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Bid good-bye t o the boring Victorian slipper t u b . The Sultan 03 t u b glams it up w i t h g l i t t e r y green mosaic tiles and a graphic daffodil motif. S10.800. 877-839-8900; sicis.com.
TOWER ABOVE
The innovative Axor Starck X Waterwall chrome shower panel brings the showering experience into t h e 21st century. Sculptural and sleek, it features a 10-inch showerhead, six adjustable body sprays, t h e r m o s t a t i c control and a 63-inch hand-shower hose. $3,771. 800-334-0455; hansgrohe-usa.com.
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Slip into something comfortable. While the Agata t w o - p e r s o n t u b has a clean, m i n i m a l design, it's rich in amenities: a Spanish cedar frame, a pair of built-in pillows, underwater chromatherapy lights, an iPod docking station and air jets. Tub colors include biscuit, bone, sterling silver and w h i t e . 83,365. 450-773-7058; bainsneptune.com.
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A TOAST TO ITALY
The Italian sports car of toasters, the Bugatti-designed Volo is a stunner in sleek, shiny chrome. It features six b r o w n i n g settings and four t o a s t i n g o p t i o n s plus an electronic lift f u n c t i o n and w i d e slots that can accommodate bagels and thicker slices of bread. S195. 866-755-9079; conranusa.com.
HOME BREW
The Heineken BeerTender by Krups is a high-tech and stylish countertop draughting unit t h a t features an efficient and quiet chilling system. A n illuminated LCD control panel has a freshness indicator and three temperature settings. S299. 888-4346353; heineken.com.
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Designed by Frank Gehry for Alessi, the Pito kettle puts the art back into m a k i n g tea. This sculptural piece in mirror-polished steel has a fish-shaped handle and spout of carved mahogany, and sings like a bird w h e n water boils. S400. 888-888-4757; neimanmarcus.com. ♦
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Gioi Tran dishes about why he approaches kitchens like art projects
The goal for this large kitchen was to create an intimate living space—not just a utilitarian box—for a family of four. Kitchen designer Gioi Tran, of Applegate Tran Interiors, in San Francisco, worked with the homeowners to design a warm, contemporary room full of visual contrasts.
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♦ WHAT INSPIRED THIS ARTSY KITCHEN? I looked at it like a 3-D art project, with negative and positive spaces, sculptural elements, and studies in line and form. The cabinets hang on the wall like sculpture. We played with the idea of line by doing the drawer pulls asymmetrically. Every element in the kitchen is connected to that vision. ♦ YOU USED GRANITE, MARBLE, STAINLESS STEEL, CONCRETE AND SEVERAL TYPES OF WOOD. WHY SUCH A VARIETY OF MATERIALS? The homeowners wanted lots of contrasts, like wood against stone, and light against dark. So w e did things like using light wood on the cabinets against dark w o o d on the floor. ♦ WHAT WERE THE CHALLENGES OF DESIGNING SUCH A LARGE SPACE? Big islands can be barriers, so we had to think carefully about traffic flow for different scenarios such as two people cooking, kids in the kitchen, and entertaining. I created zones—a coffee zone (where the built-in coffeemaker is), a kids' zone (the stools at the island) and a prep zone (the island sink). Also, since it was an open floor plan, we chose quiet appliances, because you don't want a noisy dishwasher with guests in the living room. ♦ WHAT LESSONS CAN OTHER HOMEOWNERS LEARN FROM THIS SPACE? Regardless of the size of your kitchen and your budget, you need to think about the flow of the space. Even if you don't have room for multiple zones, you can make sure that all the elements are connected in a relationship that works for you.
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This bright white Manhattan kitchen in a prewar building is packed with functionality—much of which is hidden behind elegant, sleek lines and beautiful finishes. The space was designed by Arthur Tanturri, of Chelsea Fine Custom Kitchens, for Frank Pizzo, his wife Linda Jessee, and their two young children.
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Gerard Ciccarello offers ideas on how to warm up an oversize kitchen
A kitchen should be a family's home base, not a cold lab for preparing food. Gerard Ciccarello, C M K B D , of Covenant Kitchens, in Westbrook, Connecticut, turned a sleek, open kitchen with 9-foot ceilings into an inviting hub for a family of five.
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♦ THERE'S A LOT OF COLOR HERE. WHY DID YOU MIX UP THE COLOR PALETTE? Using multiple colors adds a lot of interest. When done well, color can really show off a room and add warmth. Using distinct colors makes each piece stand out. ♦ HOW ELSE DID YOU MAKE THIS LARGE SPACE FEEL COZIER? The use of color, but also the architectural elements. We did an arch between the kitchen and family room. An arch is a classic element, and is pleasing to the eye, plus it brings down the ceiling height. We also used beadboard to get a more casual look, and w e played with the heights of the cabinets, too, which helps the space feel less boxy. The crown molding all the way around the room also helps bring the ceiling d o w n . ♦ HOW DO YOU FIND THE BALANCE BETWEEN THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF DETAILS AND TOO MANY DIFFERENT THINGS GOING ON? You really have to go by the feel of the room. I like to use a mix of solid-door cabinets, glass-door cabinets and open cabinets. I think three makes a good balance, in general. Then you add splashes of interest around the room that play off each other. For example, w e added an arch above the range hood to mimic the entryway arch. ♦ WHAT'S BEHIND THE TREND OF MAKING KITCHEN APPLIANCES, CABINETS AND WORK ISLANDS LOOK LIKE FURNITURE? It's a way to layer in details, and it personalizes a space. But it should always make sense in the space, and relate to other things in the kitchen.
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The new rule in kitchen design is that there are no more rules, according to Chicago-based kitchen designer Mick De Giulio. This showplace kitchen, which he designed as part of his BeauxArts collection for German kitchen manufacturer SieMatic, is an example of how classic and modern can blend seamlessly together.
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STEEL YOURSELF A restaurant staple, stainless steel is a bold, low-maintenance choice for a backsplash or countertop. It adds a modern edge and reflects light beautifully. GREEN LIGHT Lighting options aren't limited to traditional kitchen choices, like pendants. Curvaceous table lamps in green glass shed light and serve as a focal point. THROUGH THE GLASS Make the most of glass-front cabinets with an interesting back wall, like this rich grained w o o d . Interior lights illuminate the w o o d and the treasures inside. TOP BRASS Nickel and silver-toned knobs are c o m m o n in kitchens these days, but aged brass, w i t h a w a r m patina that suggests it's been well loved, is a fresh choice. ♦
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OPPOSITE: Forging a considered, successful sum of many parts is a consistent characteristic of kitchens by Chicago-based designer Mick De Giulio. Both storage and sinks are distributed sensibly and sometimes surreptitiously, and all elements look and perform beautifully. Even n i t t y - g r i t t y details, such as lighting and seating, have eye-catching personality.
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commingle and co-exist is what the homeowners told their designer they wanted their new kitchen to be. "We had worked with Mick De Giulio on our last project," recalls the wife. "It was natural for us to call on him again. We simply asked him to design a De Giulio kitchen." Which is exactly what the Chicago-based designer did, working with architect Arthur C Danielian, FAIA, of Danielian Associates Architecture+Planning in Irvine, California, who designed the family's two-level home to suit a lake side site, an easy drive from downtown Chicago. "Both Arthur and Mick agreed that flow was important, which is why the same travertine flooring was used throughout the first level," says the wife. "It's also an easy surface to keep clean." The homeowners insist they did not dictate which amenities the kitchen should embrace, other than
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one particular safety feature.' Much atten tion had been given to pot fillers," adds the wife, "but we requested a pot pourer drain. Adjacent to the cooktop, the setup includes not only a pasta faucet but also a drain where boiling water can be easily and safely discarded." The kitchen's 15 1 /2xl8-foot space flows gracefully into the family room and also extends into a breakfast area that benefits from bay windows with a water view. There, set into a wall niche handy to the breakfast table is what the family calls la mattina, Italian for "the morning." Says the wife, "This area was meant for making coffee and preparing light breakfasts. It includes a sink and a backsplash area that hides coffees, teas, sweeteners, coffeemakers and a micro wave behind panels that raise and lower at the touch of a button. There is also a drawerstyle refrigerator, tucked into the base cabi net, where our grandchildren store their special snacks and juices."
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The 48-inch-wide built-in c o o k t o p has t w o gas burners on either side of a French t o p — " a 15,000Btu, brushed steel surface t h a t ' s hotter in the center than along the edges," t h e designer says. "You can move a p o t around, depending on how much heat you w a n t w h e n you cook."
ABOVE: Beyond the sink set into the main island is an armoire whose paneled doors and drawers hide the refrigerator/freezer. Cabinets flanking the appliances hold adjustable pantry shelves. RIGHT: Behind the false front of what looks like an eight-drawer cabinet is shelving plus a place where the food processor is stored when not in use; it lifts up on a spring-activated shelf when needed.
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RIGHT: Packaged foods are kept in a storage drawer directly under the c o o k t o p . Stainless steel fronts unify the storage drawers in the cooking zone. OPPOSITE: A removable teak c u t t i n g board is normally set i n t o the countertop t o t h e left of the c o o k t o p , b e l o w a p o t filler faucet. The 16x16-inch board conceals a drain and p l e n t y of extra space for filling large pots. W h e n pot-filling is not needed, a colander could be set t o drain in this spot.
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Clean design is evident not only in la mattina, but also in the efficiently arranged cooking zone. Behind the cooktop, designer De Giulio points out, "there are two 30x35inch panels that match the granite countertops. They're track-mounted and designed so that when you slide one open, the other opens too." Vinegars and spices hide behind the left panel; baking products, behind the right one. T h e refrigerator-freezer is con cealed within a huge glazed-pine armoire. "Mick knew from the start that this space should include a mix of ideas that would not lean heavily toward either traditional or modern," says the wife. "The result is a kitchen that's warm and comfortable, with its own distinctive personality." ♦
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Shag carpeting, a sunken living room, ceiling
textured like cottage cheese—these eyesore hallmarks of 1970s design didn't deter David Gingrass, who was confident he could turn this 1,500-square-foot house, in Napa, California, into something befitting modern times. David, chef-owner of the San Francisco restaurant Two, proved to be just as skillful in the workshop as he is at the range. Doing most of the renovation himself, he created a residence that more than meets his personal and professional needs.
RIGHT: Chef David Gingrass can n o w ply his t r a d e at home w i t h the ease and convenience f o u n d in his restaurant kitchen. OPPOSITE: W i t h the d i n i n g table j u s t steps away f r o m the cooking island, guests enjoy n o t only freshly made meals, b u t also a close-up v i e w of their preparation.
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Down came interior walls, as rooms were reordered and the place took on the characteristics of a contemporary ranch house: open spaces, large lightadmitting windows, easy outdoor access. David even removed closets, jettisoning a pantry and a space that had contained the washer/dryer. He says no pantry was needed; he never uses packaged or pre pared foods. And he found a place for his laundry appliances in a corner of the attached garage. David wanted his kitchen to be a kind of dining theater, a place to entertain as well as work. Two walls were removed, opening the space up to the foyer and the adjacent dining room. At 120 square feet, the new kitchen, he says, "is roughly the size of the old one and in the same general part of the house, but it bears no resemblance to what had been there before." Its amenities are state-of-the-art but less than lavish, somewhat surprising considering this is the realm of a profes sional chef. Two ovens and a microwave
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are built into one wall; a six-burner cooktop resides in the island; and a dish washer sits next to a large undermount sink on a wall where a frameless win dow doubles as a backsplash. T h e only visual indication that this is the domain of a professional is the restaurant-style refrigerator/freezer. Custom cabinets are made ofwenge, an imported hardwood. Above the window, a row of wall cabinets has acrylic insets in the doors. "White linen was fused into the resin to add a textural element," David says. "I wanted dark wood for the cabi nets, but not too much of it. Having those translucent door panels lightens things up." Other contrasts include stainless steel countertops as well as appliances, plus a center island made of medium-density fiberboard that's been given a reddish orange lacquer finish. Over and above the wipeable surfaces, the abundant light and the inviting open-space plan, the single most important amenity, David says, is "maximum flexibility." And this kitchen certainly has it. ♦
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Now that the kitchen is wide open it's become a performing space of sorts, a place to wow guests with tasty food. As such, the modest style satisfies without distracting from the menu.
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When interior designer Kiki Luthringshausen learned she was preg nant with her fourth child, she and husband Vincent Florack faced an important decision. Should they stay put and remodel their 10-year-old home, or flee the familiar west-Chicago suburb and buy a larger house some where else? Rather than uproot the family, the couple opted to remodel—with Kiki at the design helm. "I was ready for my dream kitchen," says the designer, a selfdescribed foodie and talented cook whose skill and creativity routinely dazzle family and friends. Although she
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Appliances are positioned around the perimeter of the kitchen—range on one wall, refrigerators and sink on t w o o t h e r s — w h i c h encourages the simple action of t u r n i n g t o the island for prep chores.
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ABOVE: Framed by a pass-through t o the adjoining dining r o o m , t h e sink is f i t t e d w i t h a residential version of the coil-wrapped prerinse faucet t h a t ' s typically f o u n d in restaurants and commercial kitchens. LEFT: Forming the solid core of the kitchen, t h e central island is generously sized; it's an ideal spot t o lay out an informal buffet as w e l l as an expansive prep location t h a t can easily handle f o o d for a c r o w d .
admits there was nothing seriously wrong with the 440-squarefoot space, the expanding family (and guest list) necessitated addi tional space for prep and storage, plus a larger dining area. "After doing other people's kitchens for the past 11 years, it was time to do mine," she says. Inspired by the straightforward style that characterizes 19thcentury service kitchens, she created a symmetrical floor plan anchored by two islands. She then borrowed freely from the past: adopting a classic black-and-white palette, fitted floor-to-ceiling cabinets, no-nonsense stainless steel fixtures and ebony-stained hardwood floors. "I loved the look but wanted to make it my own," she says ofher decision to pair luxe materials—thick slabs of white Calcutta marble and ebony granite—with simple commercial appliances and fixtures like her favorite faucet, a practical prerinse model employed by restaurant kitchens. Eclectic decorative ele ments, including a pair of kitschy globe lights that illuminate the main island, also factor into the mix. Standard appliances were jettisoned in favor of professionalstyle versions, most notably a 60-inch range equipped with a double griddle, which sees action each Saturday when pancakes
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appear on the menu. "The kids love it," says Kiki, who enjoys cooking for her children and their pals on weekends. "No one ever leaves the table hungry." The U-shaped configuration features two islands: a granitetopped workhorse more than two and a half times larger than the original which handles prep and entertaining chores, and a second, peripheral unit that provides pull-up seating for casual meals. Equipped with a small fridge stocked with juice boxes and fruit, it allows easy access to snacks while keeping the kids away from the principal work zone.
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Counters remain free and clear thanks to meticulously planned storage. Each cabinet and drawer is content-specific right down to the large dish cupboard positioned low so the children can easily retrieve plates, cups and cutlery needed to set the table. A supersize lazy Susan stows small appliances, including a stand mixer, coffee pot and blender. W i t h the family-friendly kitchen remodel completed, Kiki intends to take on additional home projects. What's up next? "The rest of house," she admits. "The kitchen is finished. But I still don't want anyone to go upstairs!" ♦
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kitchen renovations is coaxing a small space to live and work large. John and Sue Wieland confronted the opposite scenario when they set out to update the design-challenged kitchen in their twostory 1933 Colonial-style home in the suburbs of Atlanta. Once the Wielands removed the wall that separated the vintage pantry from the principal food-prep space in the kitchen, a very spacious U-shaped area was revealed. Then, in collaboration with Atlanta-based designer Matthew D. Rao, C K D , they devised an inviting floor plan that put all of the room's 580 square feet to good use.
The cork floor, which is easy on the feet, the back and the eyes, adds warmth to the room, and—important in openplan kitchens—cuts down on noise. The unadorned windows have been treated with UV-blocking film.
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A key element of the design strategy was doubling up: The kitchen has two wine coolers, two sinks, two 27-inch ovens and a 6-foot-wide side-by-side commercial refrigerator/freezer that looks like two matching units. T h e overall design is simultane ously contemporary and classic design. Traditional-style cabinets in white oak team up with sleek stainless steel hard ware. The focal point is the 10V2-footlong, L-shaped central island, which houses a six-burner cooktop, a builtin steamer, a deep caterer's sink and breakfast bar and stools. "We used four levels and four different surface materi als—butcher-block, honed black granite, stainless steel and crystal-clear Starfire glass—to break things up," Rao says. "Because of this, the island doesn't appear nearly as big as it really is, and yet at par ties there's lots of room for the caterers to work and for guests to mingle."
T h e central theme of pairs carries through to the cabinets. The steel-fronted appliance garages over the ovens, for example, are arranged in twos to evoke the feeling of an old-fashioned larder. "I chose to work with two-foot modules," Rao says, "because they create a comfort able scale and rhythm in the space. And I played with the dimensions of the cab inetry's recessed panels and made their frames wider to create interesting, more contemporary patterns." T h e Wielands report that because of the close attention that has been paid to the myriad design details, the kitchen, despite its size, has quickly become the heart of the home. "I entertain a lot dur ing the day—I have my book club over," Sue says. "Everybody likes to have parties at our house so they can hang out in the kitchen." That, John says, can be a small problem: "Nobody wants to go in any other room." ♦
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winter in Florida, wanted to bring the warmth of the Sunshine State to their Westchester County, New York, mas ter bath. "We were set on a look that was light and airy, fresh and colorful," the husband says. "And we wanted a style that was transitional— something that was neither too modern nor too traditional." For the 400-square-foot his-andher bathroom, Merrick Kitchen &. Bath, of Merrick, New York, relied on the cabinets to create a spalike space that takes its design cues from the classic Florida sunroom. "The interior architecture was our guide," says Donny Crichton, owner of the firm. "The ceilings are coffered and the walls step back in places, so we had to create very intricate cabinetry to fit the space. In addition, the sinks bump out, so the whole room has an in-and-out movement to it; it's not static and boring."
LEFT: While the window may command attention at first glance, the sculpted ceiling in this space plays an equally important visual role. Coffers and exaggerated cornice treatments give the room a bold geometry that's a surprise to find in a bathroom.
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ABOVE: In a bath this spacious, there are no bump-and-run maneuvers in the m o r n i n g . Husband and w i f e each enjoy their o w n extensive vanity areas on opposite sides of t h e room.
T h e main focal point of this firstfloor bath is the large bank of arched windows that showcase the deep soaking tub. The sunny, pale-yellow maple cabinetry, which has distinctive louvered doors, was designed to com plement the white shutters that cover the lower windows. "It tookus 10 tries to get the cabinet color right," Crichton says. "The effect is breathtaking, defi nitely a wow." W h e n the sun spills in, it magnifies the space. Its glow is reflected in the sunny colors, including the pale gold walls and the vanilla onyx of the countertops and built-for-two shower. The warmth of its rays is enhanced by the honey-color basket-weave onyx floor, where a radiant heating system keeps toes toasty. "We have so much
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room, it's almost like having two separate rooms," the husband says. "Our sinks are at opposite ends of the bath, and we each have a TV, but even if we are listening at the same time, we can't hear the other set." The space is large, but it is designed so that essentials are close at hand day and night: A corridor that connects the bath to the master bedroom fea tures a sink, coffeemaker and minirefrigerator fully stocked with bottled water, juice and wine. Dainty sconces with silk shades and a stunning art-glass chandelier com plete the scene, turning the room into an elegant oasis. "I'm a shower guy, and I don't like to linger," the husband says. "The shower doesn't have a lot of gadgets or body sprays, but it does look beautiful." As for his partner's preference, it tends more toward the sybaritic. "At the end of the day, my wife likes to take a long, leisurely soak in the tub." ♦
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A copper, Japanese-style soaking t u b is set into a p l a t f o r m b u i l t three steps up f r o m the b a t h r o o m floor. The floor and stairs here are made of w a l n u t , suggesting a t o t a l change of environment f r o m the cool surfaces in the rest of the r o o m .
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ABOVE: A w a l l that had separated the bath f r o m a walk-in closet w a s removed. The owner w a n t e d a link b e t w e e n her home's past and present; the designer created a plan w h o s e elements w e r e arranged in a logical, uncluttered order.
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owner of a town house in Boston's his toric Louisberg Square district was the master bath. A previous occupant's remodel failed in its attempt to mimic the home's early-1800s architecture. Enter E. J. Krupinsky, design director of Lee Kimball, a Boston-based design/build firm specializing in renovating vintage properties. He recalls that when his client said she wanted "a meditative environ ment—soothing and uplifting," he focused his redesign on opening up the space and adding diffused light. The existing bath, accessed from the master bedroom through a walk-in closet, felt cut up, lacking warmth and focus. Krupinsky's approach, he says, was to remove a dividing wall, "making the bath
OPPOSITE: A vessel sink installed on a 28-inch-high countertop is the first major element you see upon entering the bath. The sink's roundness is repeated in the circular yokes s u p p o r t i n g lanterns t h a t evoke the carriage-style lights on the cobblestone streets outside.
ABOVE: In the shower, the slate floor tiles have a cleft finish t o prevent slipping. Walls are sheet copper, m o u n t e d horizontally, w i t h flat seams for an uninterrupted look.
and closet areas blend into one huge space instead of individual compartments." A separate toilet enclosure remained where it had been, but all the other elements were shifted. The result is a closet, dress ing room and spa bath that occupies a 300-square-foot, T-shaped space. There is a wardrobe closet, a separate shoe closet and a bench for donning and removing footwear. Entering the bath area, you see a glassed-in shower opposite the toilet compartment and then the grooming and bathing stations. There are two round sinks; one is a vessel, the other, an undermount. But because of a 6-inch shift in counter heights, both sinks are at the same height. Across the room from the grooming area is a Japanese-style soaking tub on a
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LEFT: A bright yellow glass door sets the t o i l e t c o m p a r t m e n t off f r o m the rest of t h e b a t h . As a privacy shield, t h e glass is acidetched up t o countertop height, w i t h the rest remaining clear. OPPOSITE: The marble countertop steps d o w n f r o m 34 inches so t h a t b o t h the vessel and u n d e r m o u n t sinks are on the same level. The mirror over t h e u n d e r m o u n t hides a medicine cabinet. The single-handle copper faucet behind the vessel is a traditional design. "It's a sculptural piece reminiscent of a vintage candle s t a n d , " the designer says.
raised platform. Behind it is a doubleframed mirror—one within the other, off center, bordered with a wide band of mosaic tiles in seven colors. This mirror reflects its twin, which hangs on the far side of the room. W h i t e sheer curtains on the bathroom's four existing 9-foot-tall windows provide privacy without filtering out natural light. "It's a roomful of material contrasts," says the designer. There is copper on sinks, faucets, cabinet knobs—even on the back walls of the shower. There is marble on the countertops, glass on the outer shower wall and toilet-room door. Matte-finish Jerusalem stone comprises much of the floor and Vermont slate is
at the base of the shower. Wood also appears—walnut on the tub surround and the steps leading up to it, blackpainted furniture-grade wood on cabi nets and wall panels. Unchanged, an existing hot-air system heats the space, but, Krupinsky points out, "an electric heating system was installed underneath the stone flooring that can quickly take the chill off that typically cool surface." The bath has a sculptural feeling, with recurring round shapes and a floor plan that draws you deeper into the space. "The room's hidden treasure is really that tub," says Krupinsky. "The whole point of our design was to pull you in and help you find it." ♦
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master bath gives off a decidedly vintage vibe. T h a t is, until you spy a remotecontrol unit resting next to an antique shaving-brush holder or the flat-screen T V discreetly mounted beside the sink. According to Jane, the most charming bathrooms combine old-fashioned fea tures with user-friendly materials and conveniences. It's a sentiment she wisely subscribed to when undertaking her own project: refurbishing the century-old cottage she shares with husband, Michael Curley, and daughter, Grace, on Boston's North Shore. "I wanted a vintage look with a mod ern edge," Jane says. She stripped the lOxlO-foot room down to the studs, then reworked the layout, placing fixtures along perimeter walls to net space for a furniturelike vanity with his-and-hers grooming stations, a walk-in shower, separate soaking tub, toilet area and concealed washer/dryer unit. "We kept the footprint of the room, but changed everything else," she says.
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Placing the antique-style " t e l e p h o n e " f i t t i n g on t h e side of the t u b — rather than at the end— guarantees no irksome head b u m p s during a relaxing soak.
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Although the subtle white-on-white palette suggests understated design, the room is full of surprises. T h e undisputed star is a double vanity that incorporates a problematic window, deliberately mis matched mirrors and a pair of unusual square basins Jane spied while scouting parts at a local plumbing supply store. "I knew I wanted a piece of furniture in the room," she says of the custom-built unit, which also provides storage. Despite obvi ous touches of luxury, "not everything has to match or be expensive," says Jane, whose sleuthing excursions are more apt to yield some quirky object or whimsical pairing that contributes to the room's charm and pleasing incongruity. As expected, texture has an important role in the space. Pale green walls the color of surf-pounded beach glass complement the all-white scheme. Creamy white sub way tiles and a honeycomb-patterned tile floor—grouted in a practical, dirtdisguising gray—hint at the past, yet are extremely hard wearing, an important consideration for a house so close to the sea. "I liked the crisp contrast of the gray Carrara marble against the white-tiled floor and brushed chrome fixtures," Jane says of her choices. A pair of windows admits welcome sea breezes and lends an open and airy feel ing to the intimate space. A freestanding rolled-edged tub is strategically situated to allow the occupant to truly relax and enjoy the outdoor view. The elegant tele phone-style fittings are mounted along the back wall, "so the tub spout doesn't poke you," Jane says. Above the tub, an expansive mirror of salvaged tin magnifies light, visually doubling the space. Jane splurged on the dressy treatment for the shower floor: tiny chips clipped from a slab of Carrara marble. She con ceded the impact was worth it. In fact, she admits that she loves everything about the elegant, well-edited space. "It's beautiful, peaceful, clean and well-designed," she says. "I wouldn't change one thing." ♦
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