KBB SPECIAL SECTION CLOSE UP RIGHT Gibson's primary bath was fi nished in shades of blue for the cabinets and taupe for the large-format porcelain tile walls and fl oor. MSI's Calacatta Sierra quartz countertops fi nish the look. Photo credit: Adam Gibson Photography 29%. Wallpaper is selected for 16% of projects, and plaster is at 12%. Other answers included cork, laminate, LVP tile, marble, wood, shiplap and vinyl panels. Gibson would love to see a wider variety of aff ordable thin slabs for walls, and other respondents hope for more customizable wall treatments and panel systems that fi t 8-foottall walls. SURFACE PROSPECTS Our respondents were also asked for an example of a " missed opportunity " by surfacing brands as far as product innovation is concerned. Many of Continued page 30 What percentage of your kitchen projects in the last 12 months have featured the following fl ooring choices? 23% Engineered Wood Kitchen Projects 28% Tile What percentage of your primary bath projects in the last year have featured the following fl ooring selections? 15% Engineered Wood 21% Hardwood Bath Projects 43% Tile 24% Hardwood 25% Vinyl 28 21% Vinyl / SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2023 Abode stock/ Diff erR