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 CONTENTS
Articles Luxury Kitchens
Affordable Designs
4 Letter from the Editor
14 A Family Affair
5 Feature Story: Homes 32 Cozy Country Living
36 European Flair 18 Old World Charm
Designed With Women
in Mind 28 Chef ’s Delight

9 What Women Want in Green Kitchens

Home Design
10 Cover: Delightful
22 Efficient Kitchen One-Story Plan
Work Spaces
24 Amazing Floor Plan
40 Top Kitchen & Bath
Trends

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Plan 5547 on p. 10

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 editor’s note
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 feature story
Homes Designed
With Women
In Mind

Seligman House Plan

Plan HHF-6773

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 Homes designed
with a Woman’s Touch

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Strasbourg House Plan P
Plan HHF-4153

No matter what the season, it is always fitting to

recognize the women who truly make a house a
home. From the cozy living room filled with pictures
and keepsakes to the sweet smells of a home cooked
dinner in a well-designed kitchen to the worn rocking
chair in the corner of a master suite overlooking the
backyard — these are just a few of the special ways
mothers turn houses into homes.
It is no surprise that when it comes to building a
home and selecting a house plan that over 60% of
house plans are bought by woman. They know how
much space they need in their new home to make
it functional, yet appeal to their tastes. They know
exactly what they need — a large kitchen with cooking
area and breakfast counter, lots of storage space, a
large dining room for special occasions, an open floor
plan with lots of room to make changes down the road
and an outdoor living space to host birthday parties.
Our female designers have put together a list of “must Mirabel House Plan
Plan HHF-5597

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 Mirabel House Plan
Plan HHF-5597

Strasbourg House Plan

have” features a house plan needs in
Plan HHF-1608 order to accommodate the many needs
and sensibilities women have through all
stages in their home life — wife, mother
and grandmother. All of their homes have
been designed to reduce stress, facilitate
entertaining and promote family time.
Gone are the days of Ozzie and Harriet and
the Cleaver’s, where the wife/mother was
tucked away in a tiny kitchen preparing
the meals while the family sat in the
living room watching TV until they were
called to the dining room, where the table
was perfectly set. Today’s home is all
about creating a more casual and social
atmosphere by having an open floor plan
from the kitchen area to the living area. This allows the cook to talk with guests or family
members rather than being secluded. Since most people gravitate to the kitchen it makes
sense to keep the area open. Who knows, your guests might even be inspired to lend a helping
hand.
When it comes to the design of the kitchen, women want lots of storage space, which is why
you’ll typically find cabinets with lots of built-ins, like pull-out shelves, revolving shelves and
drawer organizers. Our designers recommend you use your old kitchen as a starting point to
ensure proper kitchen design, by writing a list of your likes and dislikes. For example: Do you
like where your ovens are located? Is the refrigerator in a user-friendly location that doesn’t
cause traffic while you are trying to cook? Would another sink or oven be helpful with food
preparation? Is there ample space near a pantry to set down groceries? Where do you plan to
prepare vegetables and meats? Is the dishwasher placed for efficient loading and unloading?

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 These kitchens feature plenty
of cabinet space to store all
your cooking supplies and
there’s amply counterspace for
food preparation.

Briars House Plan

Plan HHF-3609

Tree Top Treasure

Plan HHF-6940

Does your countertop space adequately allow room

for appliances, food preparation and cooking utensils?
When it comes to the master bath, it’s all about pampering, which is why woman require large
bathrooms with a separate bath and shower area to make room for bathroom furniture like chaise
lounges. In many master bathrooms you’ll find a sitting area with television, sound system and even
a wet bar, so you can relax after taking a long bath. Large windows are essential in creating a natural
bathroom setting.
Since most women spend way more time than they want to in the laundry room, it’s no surprise
why women would crave a more organized and attractive laundry space. You’ll find that the laundry
room has steadily been coming out of hiding in basements and closets (very inconvenient places
for women who need to multi-task) and moving into more convenient areas of the home, such as
the master suite, mudroom and off the kitchen and garage. In fact, most architects and designers
are incorporating more detailed laundry rooms in their house plans so homeowners can create a
comfortable and functional space for the whole family to enjoy.
Most architects, designers and builders realize that women have some unique requirements and
preferences for their home. But fortunately, many of these female touches add ambiance, user
convenience and flexibility and even add to the resale value of the home.

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 In Home Design
What Women Want
Weber House Plan
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Plan HHF-7679
When it comes to what women want in design
features for their new home, it’s unanimous
that features like mud rooms and spa baths are
commonly requested. Here are some of the more
popular changes women make to home plans before
they leave the drawing board.
Mud rooms are a must have for most women,
who don’t want the front entrance to their home
to be flooded with shoes, sneakers, school bags
and sporting equipment. A mud room is usually
informal and designed as a back or side entrance
for the family. Depending on the size of the space,
many women would like to have their laundry
room incorporated into this area as well. If not,
the second most popular request for a laundry
room is next to the bedrooms. If there’s no space
on the second floor for a laundry room, see if your
designer can incorporate a laundry shoot.
Speaking of laundry rooms, there is no woman or
adult that would disagree that a laundry room is
an essential element to any home design. In many
cases women have asked to have a small bedroom
or flexible space converted into a laundry room.
Holly Oaks House Plan
Plan HHF-1886
As more and more families become blended, the
need for flexible spaces and open floor plans are key
in creating a healthy home environment. Designs
that incorporate bonus rooms, future space and
flexible spaces will definitely draw the attention of a
female house plan purchaser.
There will never be enough storage to last the
many years you live and grow in your home, but it
will take some of the stress off by adding as many
storage elements to your new home design as
possible — walk-in pantry, media centers, walk-in
closets, corner shelving, window seats and as many
closets as the floor plan will allow. While the garage
is generally considered the “guys” part of the house,
women are starting to take interest in the added
storage and extra space most new garage designs
offer.
Since formal dining rooms are generally a thing
of the past, we get many requests to turn a formal
dining room into a bedroom or office.
When it comes to the kitchen, women always want
the very best, from the latest appliances, faucets
and sinks, countertops, floors and cabinetry. And
architects and designers continue to create unique,
yet functional kitchens the whole family can enjoy
and share.
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 On the Cover
Plan HHF-5547

This cook’s kitchen features

Thermador® appliances,
making it easy to create
culinary masterpieces for
family and friends.
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 Delightful One-Story
Plenty of indoor/outdoor living space for entertaining.

T hough this is but a single-story home, it satisfies and

delights on many levels. The exterior has visual appeal with
varied rooflines, a mix of materials and graceful traditional lines.
The interior is thoughtfully planned for family living. Count
among the living spaces a huge great room with sloped, vaulted ceiling,
fireplace and built-ins; a media room with double-door access; a private
home office; and an outdoor living area with fireplace. There are two
dining spaces — a formal dining room with hutch recess and a nook that
opens to an outdoor kitchen with built-in grill. Speaking of kitchens, the
main one in this home has an island, two sink prep areas, a butler’s pantry
connecting it to the formal dining room, and a walk-in pantry. Family
bedrooms sit to the front of the plan and are joined by a jack-and-jill bath.
The master suite is on the far right side. Its grand salon has an eleven-foot
ceiling, a fireplace, built-ins, a walk-in closet and a superb bath. If you
need extra space, there’s a bonus room on an upper level above the garage.

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 Enjoy wonderful views
and natural light with
this open floor plan,
featuring over-sized
ENERGY STAR®
rated windows by
Andersen®.

PLAN NUMBER: HHF- 5547

HOUSE NAME: THE LEEWRIGHT

BEDROOMS: 3 TOTAL LIVING AREA: 3,940 Sq. ft

BATHROOMS: 2.5 WIDTH: 119 ft. 6 in.
FIRST FLOOR: 3,940 Sq. ft. DEPTH: 87 Ft. 6 in.
BONUS: 695 Sq. ft. GARAGE SIZE: 3-Car
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 The garage entrance logically
feeds traffic to the kitchen and
to the staircase leading to
the second story bedrooms.
The spacious dining room is
accented with wainscoting
panels that contrast nicely with
the darker walls.

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 Luxury Design
Plan HHF- 4990

A Family Affair
Perfectly crafted house plan for the whole family to enjoy.

T he European architectural elements of this home,

such as an eyebrow dormer, batten-style shutters,
and corbels, are anchored with variegated stone
cladding that recalls an ageless appeal. The interior
complements this timeless architecture, ensuring the
home will outlast the trends. Arches frame the views from
the foyer into the dining room, great room, kitchen, and
breakfast nook. Built-ins flank the fireplace in the great
room, and the breakfast nook provides passage to the
backyard. The den features a bay window and built-ins, so
it can double as a home office. The upstairs master suite
features a triple-window view to the backyard, a vaulted
ceiling, a fireplace, and built-ins. The attached bath has a
corner spa tub, an oversized shower, and a spacious walk-in
closet. Upstairs also has three other bedrooms and a media
room. Conveniently located near all the bedrooms is a large
laundry room.

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 Sunny windows above the kitchen
sink spill light onto the counters
of the kitchen’s island snack bar
featuring pendant lighting. The brush
nickeled faucets in both the kitchen
and bath give off rustic charm and
are available from Delta®.

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 PLAN NUMBER: HHF - 4990
HOUSE NAME: THE CAMPBELL

BEDROOMS: 4 TOTAL LIVING AREA: 3,841 Sq. ft

BATHROOMS: 3.5 WIDTH: 64 ft.
FIRST FLOOR: 1,684 Sq. ft. DEPTH: 50 Ft.
SECOND FLOOR: 2,207 Sq. ft. GARAGE SIZE: 3-Car
ORDER THIS PLAN ADDITIONAL FEATURES

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homes
Luxury Design Cultured
Plan HHF- 1882 home a

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assive fireplace in the
oom and most of the
exterior are made using
d Stone® to give this
an authentic rustic appeal.

Old World Charm

Enjoy the rustic flavors of an open kitchen space

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hen enter the courtyard of this two-story home,
you’ll feel like you’ve just entered into the elegant
world of Tuscany. The old world charm and
craftsmanship are evident as you pass through the tower entryway
into the gallery and great room with beamed ceiling and fireplace.
There’s a huge open kitchen with breakfast nook, center island and
peninsula so you can enjoy casual dining with family and friends.
The French doors lead you to an expansive outdoor living space
featuring a covered patio, stone floor and fireplace. The second
floor features 461 sq.ft to create a unique/flexible space to fit your
family needs. Shown as a game room with full bath, this space
could easily be converted into another a fourth bedroom or office.

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 Special care was taken with the
lighting design of the kitchen,
featuring a chandelier over
the dining room table and
plenty of recessed lighting
set to a dimmer. For help with
lighting visit the lighting design
professionals at LAMPS PLUS®.

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 PLAN NUMBER: HHF - 1882
HOUSE NAME: THE PIACENZA HOUSE PLAN

BEDROOMS: 3 TOTAL LIVING AREA: 3,663 Sq. ft

BATHROOMS: 3.5 WIDTH: 95 ft. 11 in.
FIRST FLOOR: 3,172 Sq. ft. DEPTH: 77 Ft. 10 in.
SECOND FLOOR: 461 Sq. ft. GARAGE SIZE: 2-Car
ORDER THIS PLAN ADDITIONAL FEATURES

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 Efficient Kitchen
Work Spaces
This kitchen is designed using
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the next generation of Jenn-Air®
appliances.
Whether you love to cook or entertain or simply
understand the importance of having a kitchen
work space that allows you to multi-task, designing
an efficient work space is a key ingredient to
enjoying one of the busiest rooms in your home.
Whether your kitchen floor plan is straight,
U-shaped, L-shaped, or otherwise - its fundamental
efficiency revolves around the triangle. Just as the
work triangle has three points -cooktops/ranges,
sink and refrigerator - your kitchen should also
have three work centers - food preparation and
storage, cooking and cleanup.
Our designers offer the following suggestions and
tips to create work centers that can dramatically
improve your kitchen’s efficiency. You’ll save time,
energy and miles of extra steps so you can actually
enjoy time spent in your kitchen with family and
friends.
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Food Preparation and Storage Work Center
Be sure to plan for lots of organized kitchen storage
for canned and dry goods, mixing bowls, cookbooks,
and small appliances. A pantry with rollout shelving
makes reaching those rarely used cans of vegetables
in the back of the cupboard a snap. Place your
primary food storage area near the longest stretch of
countertop for easy access to items while cooking.
The best place to store food is in cabinets that line
the outside walls — away from the heat source. If
possible, try to avoid placing food next to cabinets
that touch the stove, refrigerator and dishwasher.
Cooking Work Center
The main ingredients for the cooking center are the
cooktop/range and the microwave oven. Be sure
your cooking center has ample storage for pots and
pans, utensils, spices and seasonings and additional
food products that you frequently use. A cooktop is
safest and most efficient when you have at least 18
inches of counter space on each side — don’t skimp
on the material you use for your countertop since you
need it to be durable, heat-resistant and easy to clean.

Delta® offers a full-line of pull-down
kitchen faucets, including the Allora®
collection.
This luxury kitchen is from Merillat’s
Masterpiece® Collection.
This enables you to have extra space for your handles and
provides a quick landing space for hot pots. Don’t forget to
design a ventilation system around your cooking center.
Cleanup Work Center
The sink is the centerpiece of kitchen cleanup, so make
sure that you spend some time selecting the type of sink
and faucet you want. The most common sinks are single
bowl, double bowl, triple bowl, and main sink plus prep
sink. The other main components are the dishwasher and
garbage disposal. The dishwasher should be next to the
sink to minimize drips on the floor. It should be to the left
of the sink if the main cook is right-handed, and to the
right if that person is left-handed.
You can store your everyday dishes, glassware and
utensils near the dishwasher for easy unloading, but you
may prefer another convenient location, such as near
the dining table If your plans include a trash compactor,
have it installed on the side of the sink opposite the
dishwasher to save steps. The cleanup center also requires
ample storage for dishtowels, cleaning products, and
a garbage can.
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Plan HHF- 7783

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 Amazing Floor Plan
The brilliantly designed kitchen area, snack lounge and
dining area combine functionality and beauty.

I t’s easy to createe a culinary masterpiece in this well-

designed, over-sized kitchen featuring work stations
for prepping, cooking and cleaning. The open floor plan
allows you to easily interact with family and friends while
perparing food and drinks. A large snack lounge easily sits five
for casual dining and entertaining. An eye-catching octogonal
hearth room is next to the dining room, which opens to the
deck and great room with 22 foot ceilings and massive stone
fireplace. The attached three-car garage feeds into a large mud
room with half bath and a laundry room. Upstairs there’s plenty
of flexible spaces with a loft two large bedrooms and an 835 sq.
ft bonus room.

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This kitchen was created to
inspire the chef, baker and
entertainer in all of us. The
designer took great care to
select each piece of KraftMaid®
cabinetry, based on functionality
and style.

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 PLAN NUMBER: HHF - 7783
HOUSE NAME: THE GULL LAKE HOUSE

BEDROOMS: 3 TOTAL LIVING AREA: 4,490 Sq. ft

BATHROOMS: 4.5 WIDTH: 87 ft.
FIRST FLOOR: 2,500 Sq. ft. DEPTH: 76 Ft.
SECOND FLOOR: 1,155 Sq. ft. GARAGE SIZE: 3-Car
ORDER THIS PLAN ADDITIONAL FEATURES

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 Luxury Design
Plan HHF- 1900

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 Chef’s Delight
Food preperation and entertaining are made easy with
this fully-equipped gourmet kitchen and abundant of
counter space.

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his beautiful cottage style house plan has great
curb appeal and an amazing layout. Soaring to 22
feet, the ceilings in the great room are adorned with
decorative beams, recessed lighting and a massive stone
fireplace. The brilliantly designed kitchen area, snack lounge,
circular dinette and dining area combine functionality and
beauty. Separated by decorative columns, the octagonal shaped
hearth room creates a feeling of warmth and relaxation. There’s
plenty of room to grow with this house, which comes with an
optional basement plan featuring a game and recreational room,
wet bar, guest room and plenty of additional flexible spaces.

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 This home is all about enjoying
time indoors with a gorgeous
kitchen, featuring all the style
and amenities of a 5-star
restaurant. Enjoy casual or
formal dining in this expansive
multi-level floor plan.

PLAN NUMBER: HHF

HOUSE NAME: TRAV

BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 4.5
FIRST FLOOR: 1,983
SECOND FLOOR: 1,814
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- 1900
VERSE HOUSE PLAN

TOTAL LIVING AREA: 3,797 Sq. ft

WIDTH: 77 ft
Sq. ft. DEPTH: 58 ft
Sq. ft. GARAGE SIZE: 2-Car
FEATURES
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 Small Design
Plan HHF- 1152

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 Cozy Country Living
Enjoy family time in the kitchen with a corner counter

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his cozy two-story country home was designed to
make family living easy and enjoyable. Special care
was taken to design an open area with lunch counter
and plenty of cabinetry and counter space to prepare family
dinners. The kitchen flows into the dining room and living room,
making it a breeze to host parties and interact with guests. on the
second floor is the the master suite, two additional bedrooms with
an adjoining bath and open study. On the first floor is a flexible
space that can easily be used as an office or fourth bedroom.

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 Enjoy breakfast and casual
lunches and snacks on the cozy
peninsula made from Crossville®
porcelain stone.

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 PLAN NUMBER: HHF - 1152
HOUSE NAME: THE GRANGE HOUSE PLAN

BEDROOMS: 3 TOTAL LIVING AREA: 2,295 Sq. ft

BATHROOMS: 2.5 WIDTH: 50 ft.
FIRST FLOOR: 1,286 Sq. ft. DEPTH: 46 ft.
SECOND FLOOR: 1,009 Sq. ft. GARAGE SIZE: 2-Car
ORDER THIS PLAN ADDITIONAL FEATURES

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 Small Design
Plan HHF- 1487

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 European Flair
Country two-story cottage with packed with amenities.

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his house will be the envy of the neighborhood
with the use of brick/stone on the main facade, sloping
rooflines, a grand entrance with mahogany double door
etched with decorative glass and and columned front
porch. Women will love that the full-sized laundry room has a
shower and half bath. The kitchen has an island lunch counter,
cozy dining room and plenty of amenities to enjoy cooking for
family or entertaining guests. Across the hall and behind the
stairs is the great room with stone fireplace. The upper level
features a very spacious bedroom with large walk-in closet and
double glass doors, which provide natural light to the hallway
where there’s an oversized bathroom to be shared by the second
and third bedroom with sloping ceiling and dormer.

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 This kitchen features cabinetry that
has plenty of built-ins and storage
so you can stay organized, while
enjoying daily cooking. Below you’ll
find dual sinks and a corner tub with
faucets by Moen®.

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 PLAN NUMBER: HHF - 1487
HOUSE NAME: THE QUARRY 2 HOUSE PLAN

BEDROOMS: 3 TOTAL LIVING AREA: 1,826 Sq. ft

BATHROOMS: 2 WIDTH: 48 ft.
FIRST FLOOR: 918 Sq. ft. DEPTH: 35 Ft. 4 in.
SECOND FLOOR: 908 Sq. ft. GARAGE SIZE: 1-Car
ORDER THIS PLAN ADDITIONAL FEATURES

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 Top Kitchen &
Bath Trends
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The results are in from a recent survey of designers
conducted by the National Kitchen & Bath
Association (NKBA) to reveal the key design
trends for 2010. The results of the NKBA 2010
Kitchen & Bath Design Trends Survey confirmed
the continuation of a number of existing trends in
the marketplace, but also uncovered others that
indicate shifts in the direction that kitchen and bath
style will take this year. Below are 2010’s kitchen
and bath trends.
Kitchen Trends
Traditional will continue as the most popular
kitchen design style in 2010, with contemporary
following closely behind, while the Shaker style
is seeing a surprisingly strong resurgence. Shades
of whites and off-whites will be the most common
kitchen colors in 2010, while brown, beige, and
bone hues will also be popular.
Cherry will remain the most popular wood for
kitchen cabinetry, followed closely by maple, while
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alder increases in use. As for the finishes placed on
those cabinets, medium natural, dark natural, glazed,
and white painted will all be common. Other colors
of painted cabinetry and light natural finishes are in
decline, as well as distressed finishes.
Ceramic and porcelain tile, as well as natural stone tile,
remain popular kitchen flooring options, but hardwood
will dominate the kitchen landscape more than ever
in 2010. For countertops, granite continues to be the
most popular option, but quartz will nearly catch up in
popularity. For backsplashes, ceramic or porcelain tile
and glass will serve as the primary materials.
Standard kitchen faucets will become less standard
in 2010 in favor of more convenient models. Pull-out
faucets continue to increase their market dominance,
while pot filler faucets will also become more prevalent.
Kitchen faucets will most often be finished in brushed
nickel, followed by stainless steel, satin nickel, and —
surprisingly — polished chrome.
French door and freezer-bottom are the two most
popular styles of refrigerators, and side-by-side
refrigerators remain a popular option. A surprising
trend is the extent to which undercounter refrigerator
drawers are being used in the latest kitchen designs.
Perhaps even more surprising is that undercounter wine
 For both the kitchen and bath you’lll find that traditional will be the dominant
style, which will feature lots of wood and vessel sinks. This collection features the
Opulence Double vessel sinks by Danze®.
refrigerators have been recently specified by half
of kitchen designers.
The tried-and-true range continues to serve as the
workhorse for cooking, although the combination
of a cooktop and wall oven is beginning to
overtake it. Gas will maintain its position as
the most popular type of cooktop over electric,
although induction cooking continues to gain in
popularity due to its energy efficiency.
Standard dishwashers, with the traditional door
that pulls from the top down, will once again be
easily the most common type in 2010. However,
an increasing number of dishwasher drawers
will be installed in kitchens this year for their
convenience and their ability to wash small loads
of dishes in each drawer, thereby saving water
and electricity.
Bathroom Trends
Traditional will be the most popular design style
in bathrooms in 2010, as contemporary designs
will be a distant second, followed by the Shaker
style as an even more distant third. Beiges and
bones will be the most common colors used in
bathrooms, followed by whites and off-whites,
and then by browns, indicating a somewhat
subdued color palette this year.
Ceramic and porcelain tile will be the dominant
flooring materials in bathrooms this year, while
natural stone will continue to prove popular as
well. Though increasingly popular in kitchens,
hardwood flooring won’t become common in
bathrooms in 2010. For vanity tops, granite will
remain king, with quartz and marble also proving
popular options.
Perhaps more than ever, the most common color
for fixtures will be white. Bisque and off-white
will be the only other fixture colors at all common
in new or remodeled bathroom. For sinks, simple
undermount models will be most popular,
followed by integrated sink tops, drop-in sinks,
vessel sinks, and pedestal sinks.
Faucet finishes in the bathroom are similar to
those used in current kitchen designs, with
brushed nickel continuing to lead the way in 2010.
Polished chrome and satin nickel will also be
incorporated into many bathrooms, just as they
had been throughout 2009. These faucet finishes
will be followed by bronze and stainless steel.
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 When it comes to being green,
the kitchen and bathroom are
usually the first places that
consumers focus on when
choosing eco-friendly products.
Women demand that their green
products work efficiently and
effectively to make cooking,
cleaning and bathing an
enjoyable experience.

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 Homeowners can customize their shower by
. selecting the valves, hand showers, body sprays,
n overhead showerheads and other trim from the
extensive Danze portfolio. The new thermostatic
valve systems are offered in a broad selection of trim
styles and finishes for any home décor.

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