With minimalism and functionality in mind, the Elements cabinetry collection is a modern product line, with a moderate price point, designed by Fu Tung Cheng. More
More product finds from the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. More
Five years ago, an audience of luxury kitchen and bath designers nearly revolted when the keynote speaker at an industry event drew cautious aim. In a speech that touched on matters ranging from the poverty outside their windows to the environmental side effects of the construction boom to the imminent U.S. invasion of Iraq, he gently compared them to the first-class passengers on the Titanic drinking champagne while conveniently ignoring the people packed into steerage below and the risk of catastrophe ahead. More
High-end customers have the luxury of spending their money exactly as they like. Their wealth affords them the freedom to create a lifestyle to suit their needs. However, this freedom can result in wastefulness that many regard as excessive. More
Designer and remodeler Fu-Tung Cheng wouldn't quibble with the use of Corian, granite, or Silestone in a kitchen, but he's wary of the way the kitchen and bath industry has stuck to those materials to drive design. More
Few can resist the lure of smooth, wet concrete calling out for carved initials or a quick hand imprint while no one's looking. More
A new book on concrete countertops offers step-by-step directions on designing, building molds, mixing, coloring, and pouring these popular surfaces. Book orders can be made through Taunton Press by calling (800) 888-8286. More
