CB March 2004

As beautiful as it is functional, this kitchen features two dining areas, ample meal preparation space and heart pine floors.

Five patio areas, an outdoor fireplace and a fire pit provide a choice of intimate settings for entertaining.

The formal entry features a 14-foot ceiling and easy access to all areas of the house. The slate and tile floor is one of the foyer's most eye-catching features.

Sophisticated yet whimsical, the wrought-iron staircase marks the transition from business to pleasure as it connects the main-floor study with the private game loft.

Mom and Dad can treat themselves to a pampering spa experience without leaving home thanks to this master bath in an 11,092-square-foot custom residence in Canton, Ohio, designed for a professional couple with young children.

Once rare, they're now a fast-growing segment of the housing market.

California Faucets has introduced the thermostatic shower system, which allows users to take a shower at their ideal temperature - every time.

The Lake Avenue series of lighting fixtures from Old California Lantern Co. includes this lantern that mimics the look of a Craftsman bungalow with each dormer window having its own gabled roof.

Designers are turning to concrete as an alternative to granite or solid-surface countertops and sinks. Sonoma Cast Stone kitchen sinks are available for color, size, edge and finish customization.

North Carolina builder masters oceanfront construction on island accessible only by water.