Kitchens and Baths 2002

Articles		Page
KITCHEN FLOORING CHOICES by Nena Donovan Levine From old standbys like hardwood to new contenders like laminates, the choices are daunting. We evaluate the pros, cons and costs.		40
WHEN KITCHEN MEETS DINING ROOM by Charles Miller For a perfect combination, mix one part kitchen with spaces for both indoor and outdoor dining		48
PREVENTING MOISTURE PROBLEMS IN BATHROOMS by Mary Jo Peterson A poorly designed bathroom is no better than a leaky roof; an experienced bath designer tells where the worst problems occur and how to prevent them		52
ULTIMATE CHEAPSKATE KITCHEN by Scott Gibson A no-frills fix-up creates a bright, efficient workspace for less than $1,800 in fixtures, materials and appliances		58
HISTORIC BATHS FOR A SHINGLE-STYLE HOUSE by David Bentley and Elizabeth Churchill Beadboard tile, period fixtures and picture-framed medicine cabinets are just the start		62
THE SOCIABLE KITCHEN by Christopher Larson As the old saying goes, No matter where I serve my guests, they like the kitchen best.		66
OVENS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY by Roe A. Osborn Cooking technology has made quantum leaps in the past decade. Here are some guidelines you'll need to find the right oven.		70
What is a convection oven?		72
VINEYARD BATH RETREAT by Mark A. Hutker Curving stainless-steel and teak partitions create distinctive quarters with a nautical theme		76
KITCHEN HIGHLIGHTS ON THE BAY by Keith Dempster Furniture-grade cabinetry, a woodburning pizza oven and sleek details set this shiny kitchen apart		78
THE PERFECT MASTER BATH by Stephen Vanze An architect's advice on turning a good bath into a great bath -- without breaking the bank		82
A NEW KITCHEN FROM AN OLD TREE by Stephen R. Bobbitt In Seattle, a Craftsman-style kitchen is recast with a new floor plan and wood from an ancient log		88
SPLASH PALACE by Sheryl Murray-Hansen A refurbished claw-foot tub, custom tile and creative use of inexpensive materials jazz up a child's bathroom		92
CHOOSING A RANGE HOOD by Scott Gibson All you need to know to pick the right kind, not the right brand		94
Duct: Keep it short		96
Departments		Page
TAKING ISSUE Universal design: why ever not?		6
GREAT IDEAS Rolling chopping station		16
DRAWING BOARD Getting creative with the bathtub and shower		32
FINISHING TOUCHES Range-hood finery		100
FIXTURES & MATERIALS Washer hoses, Fan switch		106
FEEDBACK Linoleum revival, Fold-up shelves		114
REVIEWS The Japanese Bath, Bungalow Bathrooms		126
GREAT MOMENTS Pink-bathroom syndrome		134

Kitchen Flooring Choices, When Kitchen Meets Dining Room, Preventing Moisture Problems in Bathrooms, Ultimate Cheapskate Kitchen, Historic Baths for a Shingle-Style House, The Sociable Kitchen, Ovens for the 21st Century, Vineyard Bath Retreat, Kitchen Highlights on the Bay, The Perfect Master Bath, A New Kitchen from an Old Tree, Splash Palace, Choosing a Range Hood