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COFFEE WITH AN ARCHITECT Architectural Abbreviations Explained

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Cryptic notes on architectural plans and drawings lose their power to baffle with this decoding help

COFFEE WITH AN ARCHITECT Design Explained in Pie Charts

If you've ever wondered about the creative process of architects and designers, check out these simple charts

COFFEE WITH AN ARCHITECT Hitting the Bars to Explain the Design Process

Simple bar charts and a little math by a seasoned architect give a helpful overview of renovation and new-build proceedings

COFFEE WITH AN ARCHITECT Architecture Explained in Venn Diagrams

An analysis of the design profession using pure geometry and angst

KITCHEN DESIGN Kitchen Banquettes: Explaining the Buffet of Options

By Kathryn Peltier Design

We dish up info on all your choices — shapes, materials, storage types — so you can choose the banquette that suits your kitchen best

KITCHEN DESIGN Expert Talk: 10 Reasons to Hang a Chandelier in the Kitchen

Unexpected? Sure. Incongruent? Not at all. Professional designers explain why a chandelier can work in kitchens from traditional to modern

BATHROOM DESIGN Expert Talk: Frameless Showers Get Show of Support

Professional designers explain how frameless shower doors boosted the look or function of 12 bathrooms

DECORATING GUIDES Expert Talk: Lean or Hang Artwork?

Professional designers explain why a tilt is sometimes better than a nail for artwork around the home

BATHROOM DESIGN Expert Talk: Freestanding Bathtubs Make a Splash

Professional designers explain why they chose freestanding tubs and how the style can enhance the design of any bathroom