Kitchens & Baths 2004

Articles		Page
SHOPPING FOR KITCHEN FAUCETS by Nena Donovan Levine We help you sort through the choices with reliability, style, and function in mind		50
Checklist for a perfect faucet fit		54
GRAND-CENTRAL KITCHEN by Judy Selin and Stephen Selin At the hub of a busy house, a sunlit kitchen with great views and clever work areas brings family and friends together		58
A custom-made sink keeps the peace		61
SQUEEZING THE MOST FROM A MASTER-BATH ADDITION by Lisa Koutsky Sten A compact master bathroom provides inspiration for a secluded backyard spa		62
Just-out-of-the-dryer towels, every morning		65
BREATHING FRESH AIR INTO BATHROOM VENTILATION by Scott Gibson Powerful, quiet exhaust fans and their smart switches have made it easy to avoid mold, mildew, and stale air in the bath		66
A roar or a whisper?		68
THE JEWEL-BOX BATHROOM by Diana Maxum An artful remodel uses mosaics and maple burls to revive a dowdy relic		70
Mosaics are broken tiles rescued from the trash		73
A HARD-WORKING BUNGALOW KITCHEN by Deborah Kadas Small, smart, and beautiful, this kitchen makes the most of a modest addition		74
How does linoleum hold up with a dog in the house?		77
TILING A BACKSPLASH by Tom Meehan Durable and decorative, a tile backsplash dressees up the wall behind a sink or behind a stove		78
A KITCHEN SEES THE LIGHT by Jerri Holan Opening up two walls created a welcome connection among kitchen, dining room, and garden		82
BATH MATH by Howard Pruden Adding a dormer and subtracting a double closet hields a compact but luxurious master bath		86
A NEW KITCHEN FROM OLD CHESTNUT by Scott McBride An 1880s porch becomes a kitchen inspired by salvaged boards		90
PAINTING KITCHENS AND BATHS by Brian Doherty The surfaces must be clean, and the finishes must be durable		94
New cabinets for the price of paint		98
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
TAKING ISSUE The seven sins of kitchen design		8
GREAT IDEAS Customizing a dishwasher, Recycling center, Scale drawer		20
FIXTURES & MATERIALS Ready-made kitchen, New undermount sink		32
BREAKTIME		44
DESIGN GALLERY Simply too cool to leave out		100
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Drawer slides, Fire extinguishers		108
FEEDBACK Outdoor griddle, Home intercom, Lazy-susan alternative		116
DRAWING BOARD Designing a breakfast nook		124
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS		133
GREAT MOMENTS The Wax Ring		134

Shopping for Kitchen Faucets, Grand-Central Kitchen, Squeezing the Most from a Master-Bath Addition, Breathing Fresh Air into Bathroom Ventilation, The Jewel-Box Bathroom, A Hard-Working Bungalow Kitchen, Tiling a Backsplash, A Kitchen Sees the Light, Bath Math, A New Kitchen from Old Chestnut, Painting Kitchens and Baths