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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
A high-tech toilet, along with a touchless faucet
and quartz surrounds, takes advantage of the
small space with eco-friendly effects.

The previous bath felt uncomfortable for the
clients simply because of the low toilet seat.

BEFORE

Along with its touchless faucets and undermount sink, the master bath
has a touchless toilet with a bidet seat option. The clients splurged on this
one amenity because of its safety and eco-friendly features; complete
with a remote control and a heated seat, the toilet allows for a waterefficient comfort many mistakenly forget.
"If you can't do much else in a bathroom, replace the toilet and get
a comfort-height version," said Wilson. "That's something a lot of people
don't do, and they wonder why they don't like the bathroom."

Light Rules
Along with disobeying the rules of comfort, a bad reflection can also
make a client dislike a bathroom space.
"In the bathroom there are three levels of light: a ceiling light, a wall
sconce at eye level or on either side of the mirror and a specific light for
your shower or above your tub that will make things easier to see," said
Wilson.
She has a similar rule for kitchens and recommends three lighting
sources, beginning with both undermount and overmount lights. She also
suggests using LED lights, particularly for the undermount choices, because they don't heat up the counter and are more economical. The
pendants in this kitchen are set close to eye level.
"You don't want to look like you have shadows under your eyes when
you have guests over," she explained.

with a replacement roll nearby behind the magazine rack. The room's
heated towel rack and side rack for clothes make a busy morning more
organized. The towel rack, made with stainless steel, updates the space
and is simple to maintain.
An integrated seat in the steam shower, which is made of a similar,
eco-friendly quartz material as in the kitchen, enhances the bathing experience. The sandstone look of the quartz surrounds the tub, as well as
the wall cladding and ceiling cladding above the shower.
"One color makes the space seem bigger, so we used the same material for the counter surface for the vanity," she said."It just all pulls together."

Simple Advice
When creating an eco-friendly project on such a low budget, Wilson
recommends sticking with five main changes in the bathroom:
* Replace the toilet with a comfort-height toilet.
* Replace or paint the vanity.
* Get a fresh color in the bathroom (always use low-VOC paints).
* Change the lights to LEDs.
* Update or install a towel rack.
For the kitchen, she suggests focusing on changing the countertops,
hardware, faucet, sink and the backsplash/range.
"If those are the only things you can do plus lighting - that's the bonus
- you've got a fresh space without costing a fortune," she said. n

All in the Details

- By Erinn Waldo

Even without replacing the cabinetry, installing a few new details can
go a long way in making a good impression. Pullout drawers and a lazy
Susan use space in the kitchen more efficiently, and new hardware helps
bring the space up to date.
"A place for everything is important," said Wilson. "If you have a client
who travels a lot, think about a hotel room. What's easy about a hotel
room? Convenience."
Reflecting this idea, the toilet paper roll in the master bath is in reach

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sources
Designer: Robin Wilson, Robin Wilson Home; Contractor: James Baker,
Baker Interiors; Photographer: Vanessa Lenz
Kitchen Countertop: Silestone Mediterranean/Oceanic; Kitchen Faucet
and Sink: Kohler; Master Bath Floor: Dekton Danar; Paint: Benjamin
Moore; Toilet: Kohler; Towel Bar and Robe Hook: Kohler; Vanity Top:
Silestone Vortium; Wall; Clad/Tub Surround: Silestone Vortium

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of KBB - May/June 2015

Online Contents
Editor’s Note
Show Director’s Note
People & Places
Industry Viewpoint
Better Business
Universal Design
Sustainable Design
Before & After
Tech Savvy
Trends
Balanced Budget
New Products
Design Features
Daring Renovation
Bold & Beautiful
Triple Play
Learning Corner
Last Word
KBB - May/June 2015 - Intro
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KBB - May/June 2015 - Online Contents
KBB - May/June 2015 - Editor’s Note
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KBB - May/June 2015 - Show Director’s Note
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KBB - May/June 2015 - People & Places
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KBB - May/June 2015 - Industry Viewpoint
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KBB - May/June 2015 - Better Business
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KBB - May/June 2015 - Universal Design
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KBB - May/June 2015 - Sustainable Design
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KBB - May/June 2015 - Before & After
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KBB - May/June 2015 - Trends
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