Making home work: Design keeps up with home office trendsKansas City StarA new master suite consumed much of that square footage, so architect Darwin McCredie's shifted gears and added to the front of the house a compact 14-by-14-foot office – no bathroom, no walk-in closet, to stay under that magic number of 500. and more »

Sisters transform Baptiste businessRoyal GazetteDream kitchens: Newly renovated Baptiste Ltd. has more space to show off its designer kitchen models, which staff help put together. Pictured, owner Sacha Bearden. (Photo by Akil Simmons) Bathroom choices: One of the brightly coloured display cases at …

KBIS 2012: Amerock Partners with Local Celebrity Designerwoodworkingnetwork.comATLANTA – At the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), which was held at Chicago's McCormick Place from April 24-26, 2012, visitors to Amerock's space were able to gain insights into the company's extended portfolio of decorative and functional …

5 hot gadgets for the homeFox NewsLight by touch Those middle-of-the-night adventures to the bathroom or kitchen can stall quickly by a stubbed toe and missed step. Fumbling for the light switch is no easy task either. A company has come out with a touch-light “tube” you install in the …

Built-ins making a cozy comebackGridley HeraldNow they're making a comeback, inspired by the better-not-bigger trend in residential design. "Built-in storage seems to be more on people's radar," said Jean Rehkamp Larson of Rehkamp Larson Architects. "There's also a thoughtfulness about making them …

Cottonelle Debuts Fresh, Clean Take on Bathroom Talk at the Kitchen and Bath …SYS-CON Media (press release)At this year's Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the Cottonelle brand will preview this enhanced clean routine among a group of people who are always looking for bathroom improvements at the "Cottonelle Care Lounge: Relax, Refresh, Recharge – You … and more »

SJ Janis Company Offers Remodeling Seminars On Kitchen & Bath DesignWauwatosa Now“This presentation will cover remodeling your bathroom from a complete gut to simple updates. We'll discuss current trends and products, including the latest on countertops and tiles. From 8:15 pm – 9:30 pm, “Kitchen Designs that Function and Look …

Chicago Tribune Luxury homes flush with bathroomsChicago TribuneShe worked with the architect on the custom-built home and is glad she insisted on adding more bathrooms than originally planned. In the main house, all the bedrooms have en suite bathrooms. Other bathrooms sit off the children's playroom, the kitchen, …

Somerville Aluminum unveils top home remodeling and design trends in NJ for 2012NJ.comMore extensive kitchen remodels include walk-in pantries, a multi-purpose mudroom and enlarged laundry rooms. Bathroom remodels are always a must-do project. Usually costing less than a kitchen remodel, many homeowners are turning their bathrooms into … and more »

CBS News The top kitchen and bath trends for 2012CBS NewsWith more people staying put due to low home values and a stagnant real estate market, home renovations are on the rise. If you're planning a kitchen or bath renovation this year, keep in mind these top trends, courtesy the National Kitchen and Bath … and more »