“I see a trend toward the design of kitchens and baths with more of a connectedness to the outside. In the homes we design, dining is done as much outside as inside. There’s a real openness to bringing the outside in. It’s critical that every bath have a direct connection to an outside opportunity.”
—Phil Regan, Hutker Architects, Vineyard Haven, Mass.
“Automation is coming into play quite a bit. We have used motion sensors to control lighting, so when you wake up in the middle of the night, you have something to lead you to the bathroom.”
—Ed Rahme, Architect, Kennett Square, Pa.
“There actually is an odd trend (which I love) that has developed over the last few custom residential projects: People desire showers with a connection to the outside. Not a literal connection, as we live in snow country and we’re really only able to enjoy three months of summer weather. … This is tricky because of our cold temperatures, so typically we create voluminous bathing chambers or ‘wet rooms’ with the shower business located on the interior, i.e., away from the windows but with good sight lines to them.”
—Eric Logan, Carney Architects, Jackson, Wyo.
—Lenia Pilkonis, CKD, CBD, LP Interiors, Villa Rica, Ga.
