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“The Great Closet Debate”

“The Great Closet Debate”

A debate rages over Owner's suite closet position and access. Some buyers prefer the convenience of entering the closet(s) directly from the owner's bath area, as shown in plan #50023. This approach minimizes noise and disruption in the bedroom when, say, one spouse...

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Doubling up in the kitchen

Doubling up in the kitchen

Designing the perfect kitchen is a matter of personal style. Everything from your household size to meal preferences to how you like to entertain needs to be considered. If your new kitchen has sufficient cabinet space, many people are eliminating a base cabinet and...

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The Kitchen Pantry is Evolving

Pantries got bigger reflecting our appetite for prepared foods. Then they got bigger again as we filled them with mixers, crock pots and small appliances. Now many pantries are being designed as food prep areas. Women challenged and inspired our designers to create a...

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