Idea Guide

How do you unmuddle a Victorian muddle?

Continue reading "Modern Makeover for a Clawfoot Tub" »

Posted by jeanne on June 2, 2006 at 2:23 PM (5)

It's a tanning booth. And a shower. Hmmm. Does it come with these? Because those are pretty.

Continue reading "KBIS Unusual: For That Soaking Wet Tan" »

Posted by jeanne on May 2, 2006 at 4:10 PM (2)

HGTV gave a special press preview of their next 'broadband website' coming in May--HGTV BathDesign.

Continue reading "KBIS Launch Event: HGTV BathDesign" »

Posted by aaron on April 29, 2006 at 11:59 PM

Toto's 2006 KBIS booth delivered just what you'd expect--every imaginable amenity you could want for the perfect bathroom experience.

Continue reading "KBIS Booth Tour: Toto" »

Posted by aaron on April 29, 2006 at 10:19 PM

If you manufacture shower inserts, you really have to question the impulse to call your company anything that sounds like musty.

Continue reading "KBIS Unusual: Questionable Branding Choice" »

Posted by aaron on April 29, 2006 at 1:27 PM (3)

Fein shows up at KBIS and I act like I'm going to see the Beatles. A chick DIY geek love story.

Continue reading "KBIS Products: I'm a Fein Fan" »

Posted by jeanne on April 29, 2006 at 10:32 AM (1)

Electrolux and Frigidaire's booth presented both practical and whimsical innovations for the most active rooms in the home.

Continue reading "KBIS Booth Tour: Electrolux/Frigidaire" »

Posted by aaron on April 29, 2006 at 9:52 AM

Panasonic expands on their successful low-noise Whisper series with an environmentally friendly version that sports nice new features, too.

Continue reading "KBIS New Product: Panasonic WhisperGreen Bathroom Fan" »

Posted by aaron on April 29, 2006 at 9:31 AM

Whether you have built-in's or small bathrooms, you can stash your stuff.

Continue reading "KBIS Ideas: Storage" »

Posted by jeanne on April 28, 2006 at 12:25 PM (2)

The doggie gets the spa bath. The kid gets this wooden, um, bucket thing. Priorities.

Continue reading "KBIS Unusual: Soak Your Kid" »

Posted by aaron on April 28, 2006 at 8:23 AM

InSinkErator used the 2006 KBIS expo to launch a full refresh of their main line: the Evolution Series.

Continue reading "KBIS Products: InSinkErator Evolution Series" »

Posted by aaron on April 28, 2006 at 7:06 AM

We always used the hose. Now I feel so low class.

Continue reading "KBIS Unusual: Wash Your Dog" »

Posted by jeanne on April 27, 2006 at 5:28 PM (3)

In Chicago, the building code clearly states...

Continue reading "KBIS Ideas: How NOT to Do Task Lighting" »

Posted by jeanne on April 27, 2006 at 2:57 PM (1)

Sub Zero and Wolf teamed up on their booth to stake out the high end at KBIS 2006.

Continue reading "KBIS Booth Tour: Sub Zero/Wolf" »

Posted by aaron on April 27, 2006 at 11:50 AM (1)

Subway tile gets a whole new look from Ann Sacks...

Continue reading "KBIS Ideas: Rethinking Subway Tile" »

Posted by jeanne on April 27, 2006 at 9:14 AM (2)

Quick poll from the 2006 Kitchen and Bath show...do you want a web browser in your fridge?

Posted by aaron on April 27, 2006 at 8:40 AM (4)

The grand daddy of them all, the Kohler booth at the 2006 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show didn't disappoint.

Continue reading "KBIS Booth Tour: Kohler" »

Posted by aaron on April 26, 2006 at 10:02 PM (1)

I really thought this shower design was an attractive integration of surfaces and materials.

Continue reading "Attractive Shower Design" »

Posted by aaron on April 26, 2006 at 11:54 AM

Sit AND Soak.

Continue reading "KBIS Products: Universal Design Tub" »

Posted by jeanne on April 26, 2006 at 7:43 AM

I think I would write "Stop eating all of the ice cream!!!" on mine.

Continue reading "KBIS Ideas: Magnetic Chalkboard Refrigerator" »

Posted by jeanne on April 25, 2006 at 5:05 PM (1)

It's real wood. And it bends. And I'm digging it.

Continue reading "KBIS Products: Bendywood" »

Posted by jeanne on April 25, 2006 at 3:40 PM

The Neo Qi Energy Cocoon. Wilford Brimley and Hume Cronyn sold separately.

Continue reading "KBIS Unusual: Neo Qi Energy Cocoon" »

Posted by jeanne on April 25, 2006 at 2:02 PM

Countertop choices confuse me. So I set out to educate myself on what is out there.

Continue reading "KBIS Product Long Post: Countertops" »

Posted by jeanne on April 25, 2006 at 1:20 PM (3)

I love the concept of this cutting board...

Continue reading "KBIS Products: Kohler Sliding Cutting Board" »

Posted by jeanne on April 25, 2006 at 11:48 AM (3)

Delta went high tech and high concept at KBIS this year.

Continue reading "KBIS Booth Tour: Delta Faucet" »

Posted by aaron on April 25, 2006 at 7:00 AM (1)

Tired of those metal basement poles messing up your rec room design? Cover 'em up.

Continue reading "KBIS Products: Wood Basement Pole Cover" »

Posted by jeanne on April 24, 2006 at 5:09 PM (3)

Put a raw hotdog into the drawer and it comes back out ready-to-eat. How very Jetsons!

Continue reading "KBIS Product: A Microwave in a Drawer" »

Posted by jeanne on April 24, 2006 at 4:05 PM

Elmira delivers retro fun with modern convenience.

Continue reading "KBIS Products: Retro and Vintage Appliances" »

Posted by jeanne on April 24, 2006 at 3:45 PM (4)

Asian-influenced booth design puts me in a Frank Lloyd Wright mood.

Continue reading "KBIS Booth Tour: Ginger Co" »

Posted by jeanne on April 24, 2006 at 12:10 PM

As Aaron remarked, "That would be one seriously traumatized goldfish."

Continue reading "KBIS Unusual: Fish N Flush" »

Posted by jeanne on April 24, 2006 at 10:46 AM (1)

Hiding your ironing board is an old idea that's become new again...and not just for old house owners.

Continue reading "KBIS Products: Iron-A-Way Your Laundry Clutter" »

Posted by jeanne on April 24, 2006 at 10:20 AM (1)

If you are going to have a trough sink, shouldn't you be using it as a trough? I'm just saying.

Continue reading "KBIS Coverage: Interesting Ideas for the Kitchen" »

Posted by jeanne on April 23, 2006 at 10:53 PM (2)

Continue reading "KBIS Booth Tour: Franke" »

Posted by aaron on April 23, 2006 at 10:46 PM