July/August 2019 c o n t e n t s 22 FEATURES 10 Editor's Note 14 NKBA Note new & notewor thy 16 Happenings 22 Trends New technology in today's home business & learning 32 Tech Savvy ABCs of the smart home operating system 34 Skill Set Keys to solving the labor shortage challenge 98 p. The perfect kitchen & bath for a beach haven Photograph by Julie Soefer 94 p. Kitchen update reflects its 1940s roots 38 Hot Topic A look at today's holistic home 40 Better Business A look at the future K&B designer 42 NKBA's Hall of Fame Honoring careers of service & innovation 54 Readers' Choice Award Winners design & inspiration 68 Small Spaces Powder room perfection 72 Design With Kitchen renovation on a family farm 76 Universal Design Bath & kitchen for a couple's future 78 Before & After Vacation home gets a much-needed update 82 Solutions Modern farmhouse overcomes obstacles 86 What's Hot Smart fixtures & appliances 90 What's Cool Everywhere else 104 Last Word Designer shares tools for success 46 CEDIA Expo What's not to miss at this year's show cover photograph by Jenna Peffley 06 / JULY-AUG. 2019 / KBBONLINE.COM / The official publication of NKBA (NKBA.org) and KBIS (KBIS.com)http://www.KBBONLINE.COM http://www.NKBA.org http://www.KBIS.com