July/August 2017 c o n t e n t s FEATURES 18 Editor's Note design & inspiration 10 54 08 Show Director's Note new & notewor thy 12 Happenings 18 Trends Big ideas for small spaces business & learning 26 Tech Savvy Apps and software to make your job easier Photograph by Jim Tschetter p.86 Renovation turns a house into an entertaining space for family gatherings p.90 Designer's home doubles as showroom for clients 28 Better Business Asking for customer feedback 32 Better Business Giving a voice to the young design generation 36 Hot Topic Universal Design Master bath for aging in place & style 58 Before & After Closed-off kitchen opens up with a view 62 Solutions Resolving a client's bathroom requests 67 Connected Home Special Section Smart tech trends & the CEDIA expo 76 What's Hot Decorative hardware and showers & saunas 80 What's Cool Everywhere else 96 Learning Corner The art of Feng Shui Tips for closing a sale and charging for time 38 Readers' Choice Award Winners cover photograph by Fred Donham of PhotographerLink 04 Kitchen & Bath Business / JULY-AUGUST 2017 / KBBONLINE.COM / The official publication of KBIS (KBIS.com)http://www.KBBONLINE.COM http://www.KBIS.com