Kitting Out Kitchen and Bath
The most intensely used rooms in the house depend on good plumbing, ventilation, and electrical systems, and contain the highest number of fixtures per square foot—all of which makes renovating them expensive.
To maintain your investment, these rooms should be renovated every 15 to 20 years. In this kitchen renovation by Geoffrey Warner of Alchemy Architects, architect and client had to make some resourceful choices in service to the budget.
The architect used Fireslate instead of costly Corian for counters, stripped existing slate tiles of shiny sealant to give them new life, customized IKEA cabinetry and an ugly vent with inexpensive galvanized sheet metal, and opened a wall that separated the kitchen from the rest of the condo to make the kitchen feel larger and bring in light. Warner carved out a large well space around the skylights to reveal beautiful old structural ceiling rafters. It involved Sheetrocking and mudding but created a focal point for the space. The light over the dining room table is made from two old beams, some rope, and halogen bulbs. It perfectly expresses what the architect calls “tightwad panache.”
Articles
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Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2010
This weekend, an estimated 35,000 designers, manufacturers, retailers, and press descended on Chicago's McCormick Place Convention Center to see the latest, greatest, and greenest in kitchen and…
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101 Bathrooms
Contemplating the proverbial "throne" the world over, Virginia Gardiner wonders why modernism hasn't caught on the to the john. Also bathroom swag on parade.
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KBIS 2011: Part 2
Our second update from the floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center and the 2011 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show includes outdoor kitchens, hybrid gas-charcoal grills, and a $6,400 toilet that will…
Products
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Parity Cast-Iron Drop-In Bath
This contemporary tub features an integral grip rail along the sides of the interior, drop-in installation, and a low step-over height. The slotted overflow increases the depth, and an optional…
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C Series Tub
This piece is designed to fit in small spaces. It features a longer side on either the left- or the right-hand portion of the tub, and can be customized to include a chromatherapy lighting program…
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Floor Mount Spout Bath Filler
This floor-mount bath filler has a solid brass construction, and comes equipped with an aerator, hardware kit, and an escutcheon. ADA-compliant, this product complements the s o¯k overflow…
Dwell Collections
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A Look at Bathrooms
We combed through our archives to present this pictorial ode to one of the most high-traffic spaces in the house—the bathroom.
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The Bathroom Reinvented
Exploring everything from conceptual ideas about waterless toilets to just what it takes to integrate a greywater system into a residence, Dwell leads the conversation online about the future of…
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Everything and the Kitchen Sink
Looking to remodel your kitchen or bathroom, but don't have the patience to sift through endless pages of inventory online? Get your feet wet with this quick collection of Kohler fixtures and…
Tips
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Maximize Space in a Tiny Bathroom
We have remodeled a tiny half bath under the stairs. To make the most of what little space we have we decided to use the stud spaces for as much storage as possible. A recessed medicine cabinet…
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Soapstone as a Bathroom Surface
I chose soapstone for the countertops and the walls due to its aesthetic similarity to concrete, and its porous nature.
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Go for the Corian
Corian is great for counters, because it’s a seamless material that can be formed into any shape. I like tile for flooring, because of its ease of cleaning.
Videos
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The Bathroom Reinvented
Industrial designer and London–based Dwell contributor Virginia Gardiner shares the ins and outs of her low-cost, low-tech concept for a waterless toilet system.
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The Bathroom Reinvented: Hyphae
Ecologist Brent Bucknum, principal of Hyphae Design Lab in Oakland, California, shares the ABC's of re-routing a home's waste water (greywater) to sustainably irrigate gardens and other green…
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Universal Design: Public Bathrooms
For the second offering of our two-part series on Universal Design, the folks from Smart head over to some public restrooms in New York, illustrating how principles outlined in the first video could…
Events
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Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2012
This year, the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show is fresh and revitalized thanks to a new lineup of events including the Best of KBIS, UNcontained, the 2012 NKBA Design Competition awards, and a…
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Modern Kitchens and Baths with Marmol Radziner
We are pleased to welcome architect Leo Marmol, FAIA, Principal of Los Angeles-based Marmol Radziner + Associates, best known for its meticulous restoration of mid-century modern homes, including…
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WaterDream: the Art of Bathroom Design
Duravit’s partnership with design powerhouse Philippe Starck has been recognized with accolades and awards across the globe. The latest honor comes close to home, in Atlanta, GA, the location…
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