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Editorial { Janice Costa, editor } Group Publisher Mark Taussig Publisher Emeritus Eliot Sefrin Editor Janice Anne Costa Managing Editor Anita Shaw Senior Editor Kim Berndtson Assistant Editor Kristina Diggins-Reisinger Contributing Writers Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS Elizabeth Richards Denise Vermeulen Columnists Ellen Cheever, CMKBD, ASID, CAPS Hank Darlington Leslie Hart Bruce Kelleran, CKD, CPA Stephen Nicholls Ken Peterson, CKD Mary Jo Peterson, CKD, CBD, CAPS Sarah Reep, CMKBD, ASID, CMG, CAPS, IIDA Bryan Reiss, CMKBD Eric Schimelpfenig, AKBD Art Director Kirsten Crock Media Production Rep Cindy Rusch Editor, ForResidentialPros.com Andrea Girolamo Web Site Manager Thamaraj Udomwongyont Audience Development Manager Tammy Steller Reader Service Manager Jeff Heine Administrative Assistant Jenni Ehlke-Heyer Chief Executive Ofcer John French Chief Financial Ofcer Paul Bonaiuto E.V.P., Building & Construction Kris Flitcroft V.P., Content Greg Udelhofen V.P., Marketing Debbie George Director, Digital Sales Norine Conroy V.P., Production Operations Curt Pordes V.P., Audience Development Julie Nachtigal V.P., Technology Eric Kammerzelt V.P., Human Resources Ed Wood Copyright © 2014 by Cygnus Business Media, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be produced in any form, including electronically, without written permission from the publisher of Kitchen & Bath Design News . A CYGNUS BUSINESS MEDIA PUBLICATION ® May 2014 ForResidentialPros.com | 5 Facebook.com/KitchenBathDesignNews @KitchenBathDesignNews I was leaving the Architec- tural Digest Home Design Show last month with a designer friend when we both were stopped in our tracks by the most extraordinary light- ing sculpture. It looked like a waterfall, only with lights and crystals instead of wa- ter. "This would be perfect for a project!" my friend ex - claimed as she whipped out her iPhone and began snap- ping pictures. "What project?" I asked. "I have no idea…I just love the concept," she replied. "But sooner or later, I'll fnd the right project, and fgure out how to translate the idea to a kitchen or bath design. And when I do, it will be amazing!" I know what she means. Five years ago at KBIS, I saw a stunning desk/telephone station/furniture piece that made me salivate. It was not only stunning, it was so in- credibly organized, with half a dozen compartments, roll- down panels, hidden storage spaces and an end cap where keys and leashes could be hung…and I remember think- ing, if I had that in my home, I could become the uber- organized person I'd always dreamed of being. Unfortunately, the only way I could have that in my home ofce would be to knock down the walls, since it was big enough to fll my home ofce and half my deck. But the concept of it resonat- ed…and now, as I begin work on a home ofce renovation, I fnd myself looking for ways to incorporate those design ideas in a scaled down, more space-efcient version. Of course design shows aren't the only place where inspiration can be found. Rather, great ideas can be found nearly anywhere. Hotels, spas and resorts – designed to provide a memorable luxury bath ex- perience – ofer a wealth of design ideas, many of which can translate beautifully to the high-end residential master bath. In this month's Trend Spotting story (see story, Page 22), designer Jamie Gold shares just a few of these ideas from top hotels around the country. Manufacturers' new products can also provide inspiration. KBDN's annual Directory and Buyers' Guide (see Page 41) provides a list- ing of hundreds of companies that manufacture a wealth of kitchen and bath products designed to ofer design in- spiration and solutions. Inspiration can be found in totally unexpected places, too. For instance, my holistic veterinarian has an office designed to evince a home/ spa-like feel and, as such, it features a doggie mas- sage table, pet whirlpool, furniture-style storage, re- frigerated medicine cabinets and custom compartments for pet supplies. This idea inspired a designer/client to replicate some of the design elements in a bath project she was working on for a dog lov- er who'd come to her looking for a bath remodel that would accommodate both her and her aging dog. Sometimes the inspiration comes from a client's ethnic background, favorite locale or collectibles. Sometimes it comes from a painting or architectural element in the home. Other times it comes from the client's clutter. For in- stance, a client with a plethora of small appliances inspired a designer to create a coun- tertop-level cabinet behind a lift-up door, providing an up- dated and more user-friendly take on the appliance garage of old (see story, Page 32). Inspiration can even be found online, like in the case of the Philadelphia designer who eliminated his show- room to focus on a growing Internet customer base – a move that has seen his busi- ness grow 35% per year ever since (see story, Page 28). In the design world, there are numerous events that can provide inspiration for future projects. But creativ- ity isn't static: Great ideas and solutions can also be found everywhere from a museum exhibit to the golf course. Have a story about a unique design inspiration you'd like to share? We love to hear where your best ideas come from! Send them to us at Janice.Costa@cygnus.com. Finding Inspiration In Unexpected Places Design inspiration comes in all shapes, sizes and forms – and can be found everywhere from home shows to luxury hotel rooms to the stubborn clutter on your client's countertop. "Design shows aren't the only place where inspiration can be found. Rather, great ideas can be found nearly anywhere." KBD_4-5_Editorial.indd 5 4/15/14 10:26 AM