November/December 2017 c o n t e n t s FEATURES 16 06 31 Editor's Note Countdown to KBIS 2018 08 Show Director's Note new & notewor thy 10 Happenings 14 p.58 Farmhouse kitchen and baths celebrate continuity and customization p.54 Kitchen and master renovations honor tradition with contemporary updates design & inspiration 40 Solutions Challenges in a his/her master bathroom Tech Savvy 44 Findings from the Smart Kitchen Summit Before & After 16 Photograph by Jim Tschetter Your complete guide Kitchen update suits all family members Trends 48 Design for aging in place & multigenerations Balanced Budget business & learning 20 Hot Topic Is today's consumer that into technology? 22 Better Business Is it time for a new Experience Economy? 24 Saving and splurging in an aging-in-place master 50 What's Hot Connected homes & decorative hardware 52 What's Cool 64 Small Spaces Manhattan miracle Skill Set Dealing with the skilled labor shortage 26 Dealer Dish Catering to the trade and the consumer 02 Kitchen & Bath Business / NOV.-DEC. 2017 / KBBONLINE.COM / The official publication of KBIS (KBIS.com) cover photograph by Rickie Agapitohttp://www.KBBONLINE.COM http://www.KBIS.com