Kitchens & Baths 2006

Few rooms in a home have such potential as the kitchen or bath. As the saying goes, you're only limited by your imagination (and budget). Whether building new, remodeling, or just looking for a fresh take, you'll find dozens of useful and exciting ideas in Kitchens & Baths.

In this year's issue, you'll discover the essential ingredients of a great kitchen, how to turn one bath into two, how to create a bright inviting kitchen where once a murky dungeon stood, see how a recirculation system can save money and water, find a helpful checklist to get a ballpark estimate on the cost of new kitchen, and more.

10 Ingredients of a Great Kitchen
From the perfect location to long-lasting materials, the best kitchens get every detail right
by David Edrington

Two Baths From One
Born from one tired old space are master and kids' bathrooms full of style, storage, and daylight
by Genie Nowicki

Same Space, Dazzling New Kitchen
With only slight changes to the floor plan, this kitchen went from dark and cramped to open and inviting
by Rosemary McMonigal

Hot Water Now
Recirculation systems eliminate a long wait at the tap and save thousands of gallons of water
by Scott Gibson

Kitchen for a Lifetime
This kitchen was built for comfortable living as the owners ease into their golden years
by Don Najita

How Much Will My Kitchen Cost?
Use an architect's reality checklist to calculate approximate remodeling costs before any design work starts
by John McLean

Bargain-Bin Kitchen
Nine years later and still married, a cheapskate editor finally completes his kitchen with a mix of recycled materials
by Charles Miller

Showers in the Forecast
From showerheads to spa showers, new options look good and feel great
by Nena Donovan Levine

Better Roof, Better Bath
Enlarging an existing dormer made space for twin vanities, a curbless shower, and a generous closet
by Lisa Christie

Greening an Outdated Kitchen
Smart use of space and materials made a small kitchen family and environmentally friendly
by Trish Puckett

Beach-House Bath on a Budget
Off-the-shelf materials dressed up with custom details yield a modern look with a modest price tag
by Andrew Ring

Getting the Most From a Kitchen Island
Masterfully tailored to their spaces, these workstations show how to combine utility with panache
by Johnny Grey

10 Ingredients of a Great Kitchen; Two Baths from One; Same Space, Dazzling New Kitchen; Hot Water Now; Kitchen for a Lifetime; How Much Will My Kitchen Cost?; Bargain-Bin Kitchen; Showers in the Forecast; Better Roof, Better Bath; Greening An Outdated Kitchen; Beach-House Bath On a Budget; Getting the Most from a Kitchen Island