information and inspiration Contents September 2015 to stay current and creative 04 Online Contents What's new this month at kbbonline.com 06 08 10 12 Editor's Note 14 Before & After Clients and designer dare to be different in this creative kitchen 18 Sustainable Design Reused and sustainable materials make this house a home 21 2015 Design Award Winners 22 Kitchen of the Year It's all in the details Show Director's Note People & Places Better Business Surviving and succeeding in changing times 26 Bathroom of the Year A work of architecture 30 Showroom of the Year Organic yet contemporary 34 Woodsy elements emphasize versatile 2nd Place Kitchen 36 Functional layout paves way for the 2nd Place Bathroom 38 Dual islands stand out in the Honorable Mention Kitchen 39 Timeless marble highlights the Honorable Mention Bathroom 41 KBIS Countdown to Design & Construction Week® Preview of the 2016 event, registration info, a look back at 2015 and more! 50 Trends Today's shower technology offers therapy & relaxation 54 Products What's new in refrigeration, dishwashers, bathroom hardware and more! 63 Learning Corner Designer's tips for choosing color in the kitchen and bath 21 Cover Story Winning Projects Announced for K+BB's 2015 Design Awards Cover photo by Alise O'Brien Panther Collection vanity system from Chameleon Concepts