or most people, their lives are more challenging today than they were just a few years ago. Demanding jobs, a highly divided political environment, inflation, navigating the pandemic as well as recovering from COVID itself is taking a toll on the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of nearly everyone.
To help their clients cope, this month Kitchen & Bath Design News asked designers to share their thoughts about wellness and how they can improve it within their homes.
Momoko Morton Wong likes to incorporate natural light whenever possible. In this recent remodel, (upper left) two skylights in
Kitchens weren’t always the hub of the home. In houses built before World War II, they tended to be utilitarian and relegated to the back. Bathrooms weren’t temples of sybaritic pleasure, either.
With the rise of the post-war middle class and the modern American suburb, homes grew larger, appliances became more convenience-focused and stylish private spaces for parents started to emerge. In the decades since then, kitchens and bathrooms have evolved from functional to fabulous showcases for good living.
This is where we find ourselves today. Budgets have grown so that six-figure kitchens are becoming more common, especially in
