April 2021 c o n t e n t s FEATURE 16 6 Editor's Note 8 KBIS Note 10 NKBA Note new & noteworthy 12 Happenings A tribute to industry legend Ellen Cheever 16 Trends Staying on top of consumer tech demands 22 Tech Savvy How wine is entering the AI game business & learning 24 Dealer Dish What to consider before you buy 26 KBIS 2021 New products, award winners & timely topics Photo by Jennifer Siu-Rivera, Jennifer Siu-Rivera Photography 55 p. design & inspiration 02_KBB_0421_TOC.indd 2 Transforming a kitchen for a disabled client 44 Color Find Going bold with blue in a family kitchen 46 Before & After From frumpy & dated to functional & fantastic 48 Balanced Budget Going all out in a kitchen & bath 50 Design With Designer takes chances in her own space 52 Small Spaces Clever solutions make the most of a petite footprint 76 What's Hot Sinks, faucets and more 80 Favorites Designer's picks for curvy products 40 Special Section Addressing today's multigenerational households Celebrating the NKBA's 2020-2021 Design Award winners 02 43 Universal Design Cover photo by Amanda Oster & Stephen Li, Provoke Studios / APRIL 2021 / KBBONLINE.COM / The official publication of NKBA (NKBA.org) and KBIS (KBIS.com) 3/24/21 2:28 PMhttp://www.KBBONLINE.COM http://www.NKBA.org http://www.KBIS.com