October 2016 c o n t e n t s FEATURES 14 06 Editor's Note 08 Show Director's Note new & notewor thy 10 Happenings Industry news 14 Trends Coveting the newest countertop materials business & learning ore Kilg aige h by P p ra g o t Pho p.58 Minnesota kitchen blends modern conveniences with a rustic feel p.54 Riverside home embraces nature in kitchen and master bath spaces design & inspiration 36 Before & After Renovation opens up a tight kitchen 38 Sustainable Design Remote kitchen gets West Coast remodel 40 What's Hot Cooking appliances & universal design 42 What's Cool Everywhere else... 18 45 Better Business Product Innovator Awards Engaging clients with mobile apps 20 Innovation in kitchen & bath products honored Solutions 64 Historic building challenges addressed 25 Balanced Budget Designer gets clients more bang for the buck KBIS Countdown Everything you need to know about the 2017 show cover photograph by Stephen Allen 02 Kitchen & Bath Business / OCTOBER 2016 / KBBONLINE.COM / The official publication of KBIS (KBIS.com)http://www.KBBONLINE.COM http://www.KBIS.com