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DEPARTMENTS 7 Editorial 8 Market Pulse 10 Barometers 12 Consumer Buying Trends 14 Industry Update 36 What's App 38 Designer Profle 40 Project Case Study 42 Trend Spotting 46 Transformations 105 Product & Literature Showcase 106 Advertiser Index 106 Classifed Advertising COLUMNS 26 Consumer Insights by Leslie Hart 28 Inside Today's Showroom by Sarah Reep, CMKBD, ASID, CMG, CAPS, IIDA 30 Design Technology by Eric Schimelpfenig, AKBD 34 Bettering Your Bottom Line by Ken Peterson, CKD 48 AWARDS Winning Designs KBDN highlights just some of the industry professionals who garnered well-deserved accolades and awards in 2015. 62 DESIGNER'S NOTEBOOK Pet-Friendly Spaces Planning a space for the entire family may also include designing in conveniences for the beloved family pet. 70 FORECAST 2016 Positive Outlook Economic experts and kitchen and bath dealers and designers are largely optimistic for 2016. 76 AUTOMATION Smart Kitchen Summit New technology is impacting how homeowners shop, and how food is delivered, stored and cooked. 80 PRODUCT TREND REPORT The Great Outdoors A move toward outdoor entertaining is creating a growing demand for personalized, fexible outdoor kitchens that ofer a cozy gathering spot for guests. 86 PRODUCT REVIEW Reaching New Heights Accessible design in the bathroom can be safe and stylish due to the ever-growing array of high-end products created with Universal Design in mind. 91 KBIS 2016 KBIS Heats Up Vegas As part of the third annual Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas, this month's KBIS ofers hot new products, technology, educational sessions, networking opportunities and more. 48 38 62 80 1 / 16 January 2016 • KitchenBathDesign.com 5 CONTENTS VOLUME 34 • NUMBER 1 • JANUARY 2016 ON THE COVER