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54 | Kitchen & Bath Design News February 2014 By Anita Shaw Special Report K itchen and bath de- sig ners a re bei ng challenged to think outside the box more than ever these days because they are working with clients who are rarely focused on one specific design style any- more. For example while a client may lean toward want- ing a contemporary design, he or she might also look to incorporate more traditional pieces to warm the space. In the same vein, clients who opt for natural woods and stones are pairing them with modern, clean-lined ele- ments to keep the room from being too rustic. Interesting combinations from diferent design styles were seen throughout the kitchen and bathrooms cho- sen as fnalists for the 2014 NKBA Design Competition. Edgy with elegant, modern with retro, bling with neutral were common pairings in the designs given top honors by the judges for the National Kitchen & Bath Association's annual contest. For k itchen s, pa i nted cabinet s in muted tones were popular, but wood fn- ishes in interesting patterns and textures were defnitely grabbing attention, as were l ighter-hued woods. T he mix of elements was every- where, with sleek modern cabinets paired with wood countertops, throwback light- ing and apron-front sinks. And, when more traditional cabinetry was used, sleek faucets, hoods and stainless appliances took center stage. Pops of rich colors did make a n appea ra nce, but usu- ally on changeable surfaces such as walls and artwork. Decorative hardware defi- nitely showed its importance, dressing each of the spaces in everything from contempo- rary stainless to Old World oil-rubbed bronze. W h i le bat h room s re - t u r ned to more neut ra l tones, the spaces were far from boring. Glass tiles in rich jewel tones added just the right sparkle to many designs, and sinks, mirrors and decorat ive elements in copper, wood and stone made natural elements an important part of the design. CHOOSING THE WINNERS Hundreds of submissions are received from across North America each year for the Design Competition. Entries for the 2014 contest were evaluated by a panel of sev- en kitchen and bath industry leaders: Peter J. Albanese, CKD, CBD; Blue Arnold, CKD, CBD; Joel S. Hill, CKD, CBD; Karen F. Hockley, CKD, CBD; Jefrey Holloway, CKD, CBD; Maria Stapperfenne, CKD, CBD, and John M. Torelli, CMKBD. The competition entries are scored on fve core ar- eas: Safety and Ergonomics, Elements & Principles of Design, Design Planning, Creativity and Presentation. The winning designers will be announced during the NKBA's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), which takes place during Design a nd Const r uct ion Week, February 4-6, 2014, at the Las Vegas Convention Cen- ter in Las Vegas, NV. Sponsors for this year's Design Competition include Jenn-Air, Waypoint Living Spaces, DuPont Corian, GE Monogram, Hafele, Delta Faucet, Miele, SieMatic, The Home Depot, 20-20 Tech- nolog ies, MODE , Da n ze, American Standard, Rev- A-Shelf, True Professional Series, Wellborn Cabinet, HGTV Remodels, Hansgrohe, Pixi and Joneca Corp. CONSIDERING THE CATEGORIES Design categories for this year's competition include: Category 1: Small Kitchen (less than 150 square feet); Category 2: Medium Kitchen (150-350 square feet); Cat- egory 3: Large Kitchen (more than 350 square feet); Cat- egory 4: Powder Room (sink and toilet required, no tub or shower); Category 5: Small Bat hroom (less t ha n 55 square feet), and Category 6: Large Bathroom (more than 55 square feet). Entries were also eli- gible for several "Specialty Awa rds," i nclud i ng Best Kitchen, Best Bath, People's Pick Kitchen, People's Pick Bath, Before & After Kitch- en, Before & After Bath, Budget-Friendly K itchen, Budget-Friendly Bath, Green Design Kitchen or Bath, and Universal Design Kitchen or Bath. On the following seven pages, Kitchen & Bath Design News provides a brief look at the fnalists in each of the six main categories. A wide variety of design styles and elements marked the kitchens and baths chosen as fnalists for the 2014 NKBA Design Competition, which will be honored at this month's KBIS. ➊ Medium Kitchen by Tim Scott XTC Design Inc. Photo: Arnal Photography – Larry Arnal ➋ Small Bathroom by Nar Bustamante, CR NAR Fine Carpentry, Inc. Photo: PhotographerLink/Fred Donham ➌ Medium Kitchen by Lauren Levant Bland Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath Ltd. Photo: Bob Narod, Photographer, LLC ➍ Powder Room by Sol Quintana Wagoner Jackson Design and Remodeling Photo: PreviewFirst.com ➎ Powder Room by Sheena Hammond XTC Design Inc. Photo: Arnal Photography – Larry Arnal ➏ Large Bathroom by Janice Stone Thomas, ASID, CKD Stone Wood Design, Inc. Photo: Dave Adams Photography ➐ Small Kitchen by Tim Scott XTC Design Inc. ➑ Large kitchen by Claire Reimann, AKBD Jason Good Custom Cabinets Photo: Joshua Lawrence ➊ ➍ KBD_54-67_NKBACompetition.indd 54 1/16/14 10:21 AM