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September 2017

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LET THERE BE SPACE - AND FUNCTION!

he summer season is typically when I make plans
to visit family and friends. I love warm weather,
my dad's schedule opens up when he isn't teaching, and that just happens to be the time when
people love to schedule family reunions, vacations
and long weekends at the beach.
My two most recent events included two of the
above - a family reunion in Ft. Lauderdale and a
long girls' weekend at our friend's house in Orlando. It was a bit of squeeze
at the reunion with more than 15 people sharing a small townhome's living
and dining spaces, so some of the family members rented another unit with
room for the kids to eat dinner and entertain one another while the adults
made merry next door. Only one person was in charge of preparing food in
the main galley-style kitchen, which is a tight squeeze next to the home's
entrance. The owners are so used the space, they were able to move about
comfortably that weekend with no issues.
The kitchen at my girlfriend's house is significantly larger and could accommodate several cooks - whether one of us was making bacon and eggs at
the induction cooktop and another was preparing drinks at the ample bar in
an adjacent, open space.Those of us who chose to stay out of the way - myself
included - had plenty of seating around the half island. Four of us strategically
scheduled time to share the guest bath, and a powder room made good for
visits from the pool outside.

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# My friend's bar in Orlando had
everything we needed, including
a multi-pitcher blender! That's us
having fun at Disney Springs.

When I was looking through this year's Design Award entries last month, I noticed kitchens
and baths are being renovated with more than
one person in mind - and often more than one
function - no matter how much space is available.
Sustainability and universal design are not just becoming mainstream, but they are often elements
homeowners are incorporating into their homes
because it's the conscious and functional thing to
do. Other trends I notice include:
ŽKitchens and baths feature clean lines and pops
of color to break up neutrals.
ŽClients are requesting functional islands -
sometimes two in a kitchen - with ample storage and plug-ins incorporated into countertops.
ŽThey also desire baths that accommodate several functions, including showering, bathing,
grooming, enjoying a beverage, storing medicine and even reading email.
ŽKitchens that incorporate various areas, including baking centers, beverage-serving stations
and "dirty kitchens" and butler's pantries for
caterers, are becoming the norm.
ŽThe master bath isn't always where clients spend
their money; tricked-out guest suites are becoming popular as well.
ŽNatural light is often specified in the bathroom
to wake up the senses and bring in a feeling of
well-being.
ŽA lot of homeowners want hidden storage to
house things like beverages and appliances.
ŽAnd last but certainly not least, it's all about
technology. Clients love the convenience of being able to control things like water temperature, shades, appliances and security systems
- whether or not they are at home.
As always, showrooms are also part of the mix
in our Design Awards, and this year it was all
about providing an experience where visitors can
become inspired by and interact with a variety of
products, ideas and design styles.
We are highly impressed by this year's kitchen, bath and showroom Design Award winners
and welcome you to weigh in on your favorites.
Enjoy the experience!
˜

CHELSIE BUTLER
Executive Editor
chelsie.butler@emeraldexpo.com
Twitter: @kbbchelsie

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Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017

Kitchen & Bath Business - September/October 2017
Contents
Editor’s Note
Show Director’s Note
Happenings
Trends
Better Business
Tech Savvy
Learning Corner
Hot Topic
Countdown to KBIS
Design With
What’s Hot
What’s Cool
Design Awards
Small Spaces
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - Kitchen & Bath Business - September/October 2017
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - Cover2
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - 1
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - Contents
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - 3
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - 4
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - 5
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - Editor’s Note
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - 7
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - Show Director’s Note
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - Happenings
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - Trends
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - 11
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - 12
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - 13
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - Better Business
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - 15
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - Tech Savvy
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - 17
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - Learning Corner
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - 19
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - Hot Topic
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - 21
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - 22
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - Countdown to KBIS
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - 24
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - 25
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - 26
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - 27
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Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - Design With
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Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - What’s Hot
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Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - 35
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - What’s Cool
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Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - 38
Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2017 - Design Awards
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