March/April 2023 contents 6 Editor's Note 8 KBIS Note 10 NKBA Note 55 Favorites 56 What's Hot in: bath cabinets, countertops, functional hardware & ventilation 80 Last Word business & learning . 12 Hot Topic The evolution of the classic kitchen triangle 14 Luxury Design Defining client wants & needs 16 Wellness Movement Considering the sixth sense of design 18 Smart Home Design Innovation you might not have considered 20 Industry Challenges Creating thorough contracts 36 KBB Closeup What's all the rage in today's bathroom plumbing fixtures design & inspiration . 40 Trends An in-depth look at today's appliance innovation 44 Before & After From dark & dated to inclusive & welcoming 46 Balanced Budget Turning a blah bathroom into a stunner for resale 48 Dealer Dish A look inside the new Honeycomb Home Design space 52 Solutions Overcoming challenges in a vacation home p.74 A designer creates a dream space with equal parts beauty, function, ease and connection Cover photo by Rebecca McAlpin Photography 2 / MARCH-APRIL 2023 p.64 Kudos to the winners of the NKBA's 2023 Design + Industry Awards A look back at the excitement from the 2023 show p. 22