May-June 2020 c o n t e n t s FEATURES 16 6 Editor's Note 8 NKBA Note new & noteworthy 10 Happenings 12 Better Business Evolving despite COVID-19 business & learning 42 p. Atlanta penthouse takes on Manhattan style with plenty of custom elements son Wat Iran by Photo 38 p. Luxury home redesign takes advantage of the gorgeous views 16 Trends The art of high-end design 19 Skill Set Avoid these mistakes to succeed 20 Research Roundup NKBA survey on how life stages affect design 23 Learning Corner design & inspiration 26 Special Section Adding functional K&B spaces 28 Solutions Tackling expected & unexpected challenges 30 Tech Savvy A look inside a connected city condo 32 Universal Design All access for a kitchen & bathrooms 34 What's Hot Faucets & sinks 36 What's Cool Everywhere else 48 Favorites A designer's picks for luxe products Curbing acoustic chaos in the K&B 24 Hot Topic Sparking purpose for skilled trade careers cover photo by Jane Beiles Photography 02 02_KBB_0520_TOC.indd 2 / MAY-JUNE 2020 / KBBONLINE.COM / The official publication of NKBA (NKBA.org) and KBIS (KBIS.com) 5/5/20 12:14 PMhttp://www.KBBONLINE.COM http://www.NKBA.org http://www.KBIS.com