Designer's Roundtable Part 7

Designer Roundtable: Most-Used Kitchen and Bath Products
Find out what products and materials designers love to use in their kitchen and bath designs
By Ellen Sturm Niz January 12, 2009 Reprinted from http://www.kbbonline.com/

"On floors and walls, I love using the new porcelain tiles that look like natural stone, as well as slabs of quartz—Cambria, Silestone, CaesarStone, etc.—or slabs of natural marble or granite, like Soterra. I also love creating steam showers, body jets, rain showers and aromatherapy nebulizers."—Ed Hantel Ph.D, AKBD, owner, Hantel Kitchens and Baths, Nashville, TN.

Joan Eisenberg, CMKBD, ASID
Joan is an Independent Kitchen and Bathroom Design and Training Consultant. She is both a Certified Master Kitchen and Bathroom Designer and a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers.
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High Quality Pocket Doors - Save space

FOR SPACE-SAVING SOLUTIONS, http://www.johnsonhardware.com/pdindex.htm a great site for technical information and high quality hardware.

Johnson Pocket Door Frames are smart in many ways: in appearance, in space-saving practicality, and in the way they provide easy room-to-room access for those who are physically challenged. Not only does the Pocket Door Frame expand the passageway for wheelchairs and walkers, the door can easily slide out of the way with just one arm motion. In addition, Johnson offers Pocket Door Locks that latch automatically and unlatch with a touch of a button

Joan Eisenberg, CMKBD, ASID

Joan is an Independent Kitchen and Bathroom Design and Training Consultant. She is both a Certified Master Kitchen and Bathroom Designer and a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers.

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Holtketter Announces - Lighting Research

Lighting for the Aging Eye

As we age, natural physical changes of the human eye diminish our visual abilities
including our ability to read.

The cornea becomes more opaque, the lens absorbs more light, and the pupil
diameter decreases, resulting in a reduction in retinal illuminance. Increased fat
deposits in the cornea and lens lead to an increase in light scattering inside the eye,
making it more difficult for the eye to recognize the visual images. The lens yellows
and absorbs a higher amount of blue wavelengths. Last but not least, weaker ciliary
muscles and an increased rigidity and hardening of the lens reduce our ability to focus
and to adjust to different light levels easily.

Holtkötter has initiated and supported research at the University of Colorado at
Boulder to study and develop the scientific basis of lighting for the aging eye and to
research how good lighting can mitigate the effects of the natural physical changes
that we all are subjected to as time passes. Some of the results of this study are being
incorporated into this series of table, chair-side and floor reading lamps.
The reduction in retinal illuminance requires a light level of more than 100 footcandles
for optimal reading performance. The 75-Watt or 100-Watt Halogen light bulb by
Osram, as well as the shape and construction of the inside of the reflector, allow for
alight level in excess of 100 footcandles. A matte glass diffuser and a reflector that
focuses the light only on the reading material will reduce glare and scattering.
Adjustable dimming controls and the adjustability of the physical reflector location
allow the light levels to be set at the optimal position, reducing the need for the eye
to adjust to different light levels.
Lighting for the Aging Eye
© Holtkötter International, Inc.


Joan Eisenberg, CMKBD, ASID

Joan is an Independent Kitchen and Bathroom Design and Training Consultant. She is both a Certified Master Kitchen and Bathroom Designer and a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers.

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Designer's Roundtable Part 6

Designer Roundtable: Most-Used Kitchen and Bath Products
Find out what products and materials designers love to use in their kitchen and bath designs
By Ellen Sturm Niz
January 12, 2009 Reprinted from http://www.kbbonline.com/


"Limestone and travertine tiles or slab paired with high-quality metal tiles or fabricated details are one of my favorite bathroom material combinations. Simple but thoughtful layout designs with spare and clever use of metal accent often create a very appealing and timeless look. It also tends to highlight attractive plumbing fixtures, faucets and hardware."—Andrea Srinivas, CKBD, owner, Andrea Srinivas Design, LLC, Seattle, WA.


Joan Eisenberg, CMKBD, ASID
Joan is an Independent Kitchen and Bathroom Design and Training Consultant. She is both a Certified Master Kitchen and Bathroom Designer and a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers.


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American Standard Adds Stylish Faucets to Kitchen Line

Piscataway, NJ, October 22, 2008 — American Standard brings sleek style and culinary convenience to the kitchen with new Arch and Pekoe faucets.
Arch is a dramatic, clean-lined collection inspired by the work of architect Eero Saarinen, designer of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. Arch achieves a strong, purposeful look that brings a new definition of contemporary design to kitchen function. Single-control models include both high-arching and conventional-height spouts with and without pull-out sprays. The clean and ergonomic design of the pull-out spray incorporates a comfortable toggle button on the underside, allowing for easy adjustment from stream to spray. The spray is so well integrated that it resets the expectation of form and function. Arch faucets are available with design-matched accessories including a base plate and a soap dish mountable anywhere on the counter surface.
The Pekoe collection offers stylish simplicity with models to suit every kitchen design recipe. Single-control options include standard high-flow faucets sized for kitchen and bar sinks, and pull-out, pull-down and semi-professional models. Unique to Pekoe is the dramatic Extender, a swivel spray that automatically descends when the unit is turned on and retracts when it’s turned off. Switching from spray to stream settings with a simple twist, Extender easily rotates for full coverage of the sink for washing and rinsing. Extender and all other Pekoe faucets are designed to complement natural countertop surfaces with single-hole installation to maintain a clean, contemporary vista in the kitchenscape. ....... For complete article and photos of the new product go to: http://www.building-profits.com/Media/AS-Arch-Peko-KitchenFaucets.htm

Joan Eisenberg, CMKBD, ASID

Joan is an Independent Kitchen and Bathroom Design and Training Consultant. She is both a Certified Master Kitchen and Bathroom Designer and a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers.

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Designer's Roundtable Part 5

Designer Roundtable: Most-Used Kitchen and Bath Products
Find out what products and materials designers love to use in their kitchen and bath designs
By Ellen Sturm Niz
January 12, 2009 Reprinted from http://www.kbbonline.com/

"My favorite item in the kitchen is still [an integrated] soap dispenser. It is simple and inexpensive. I hate to go into a newly remodeled kitchen and see a bottle of detergent on the counter. It destroys the whole image!"—Joan M. Eisenberg, CMKBD, ASID, JME Consulting, Inc., Baltimore, MD.

Joan Eisenberg, CMKBD, ASID
Joan is an Independent Kitchen and Bathroom Design and Training Consultant. She is both a Certified Master Kitchen and Bathroom Designer and a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers.
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Bamboo Flooring

Clients are always asking me about Bamboo Flooring. I found this advertisement and link to the company that provides good general information about Bamboo Flooring.

Synergy Bamboo Flooring by Teragren

The maker's popular Synergy line of bamboo flooring now includes a wide-plank floating floor (at left)with the vintage Välinge-patented glueless self-locking system. The system allows for greater stability and ease of installation, the maker says, adding that the material is, on average, 150% harder than red oak and125% harder than North American maple. Ideal for high-traffic areas, Synergy Floating Floor is available in wheat, chestnut, java, and brindle finishes, and can be installed anywhere, including below-grade areas such as basements. 800.929.6333. www.teragren.com .
© Copyright 2009, Hanley Wood, LLC All Rights Reserved
http://www.ebuild.com/articles/printArticle.hwx/Q/articleId.866758 2/10/2009

Joan Eisenberg, CMKBD, ASID

Joan is an Independent Kitchen and Bathroom Design and Training Consultant. She is both a Certified Master Kitchen and Bathroom Designer and a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers.

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Designer's Roundtable Part 4

Designer Roundtable: Most-Used Kitchen and Bath Products
Find out what products and materials designers love to use in their kitchen and bath designs
By Ellen Sturm Niz , January 12, 2009 Reprinted from www.kbbonline.com

"In a bathroom, people tend to overlook the aesthetic power of lighting. I love to use chandeliers along with decorative wall sconces, both on a dimmer switch in the master bathroom, to set the mood."—Karen Stewart, CKD, Creative Kitchen and Bath, Louisville, KY.

Joan Eisenberg, CMKBD, ASID
Joan is an Independent Kitchen and Bathroom Design and Training Consultant. She is both a Certified Master Kitchen and Bathroom Designer and a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers.
http://www.mykitchenlady.com/
http://www.kosherkitchensbydesign.com/
http://www.jmeconsultinginc.com/
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Designer's Roundtable Part 3

Designer Roundtable: Most-Used Kitchen and Bath Products Find out what products and materials designers love to use in their kitchen and bath designsBy Ellen Sturm NizJanuary 12, 2009 Reprinted from http://www.kbbonline.com/

"Because the toilet is perhaps the most important functioning item in the bathroom, it has to be well designed and perform exceptionally. I recommend the Mirabelle brand toilets because they have a 3-in.-high flow flush valve, a 2 1/4-in. fully glazed trapway along with a fast-acting cleansing rim, and are very highly rated in both cleansing and flushing. I usually specify the comfort-height toilets with soft-closing lids."—Alice Atkins McCoy, CMKBD, kitchen and bath designer, Ferguson Enterprises, Inc, Jacksonville, FL.

Joan Eisenberg, CMKBD, ASID
Joan is an Independent Kitchen and Bathroom Design and Training Consultant. She is both a Certified Master Kitchen and Bathroom Designer and a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers.
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Kohler Water Conservation Quiz

Kohler is asking everyone to share this information as they will be donating up to $1milion to Habitat For Humanity at $1 per person taking the Quiz. Thanks in advance for participating. Click on the link below to go to the Kohler Site.

http://www.email.kohler.com/PA/2009/81401/81401_p.htm?id=SWATRD0209

Joan Eisenberg, CMKBD, ASID
Joan is an Independent Kitchen and Bathroom Design and Training Consultant. She is both a Certified Master Kitchen and Bathroom Designer and a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers.

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