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When is an architect not an architect? In the fourth part of Archinect In-Depth: Licensure, we explore the proliferation of the title 'architect' in cases beyond the built environment, most notably in the technology sector through terms such as 'software architect' or 'IT architect.' Are such titles legal? Who has responsibility for monitoring their use or misuse? What does their use say about the value of architect the noun versus architect the title?

As the second article in our ongoing Archinect In-Depth: Licensure series explored, the title architect has been protected through legislation in the United States for over 100 years. To present yourself as an architect without first obtaining the necessary license for doing so is a violation of state laws across the US, as architecture students and graduates are often warned.

Stepping outside the profession, however, we see that the title architect has long been appropriated beyond this core context. In the political arena, Henry Kissinger is commonly referred to as an architect of US foreign policy, while George W. Bush nicknamed his electoral strategist Karl Rove 'The Architect.' Historians refer to toppled leaders as being the architects of their own downfall while self-help gurus remind us all that we are the architects of our own destiny.

Nobody would think of accusing Kissinger, Rove, or their commentators of misusing the title architect in this fashion. In the information and technology sectors, however, our topic evokes stronger reactions.

For decades, the title architect has been used by individuals in the fields of information and technology to describe their roles. Followers of our previous Archinect In-Depth: Artificial Intelligence series, for example, will be familiar with the architect and TED founder Richard Saul Wurman, who coined the field Information Architecture as the latter half of the 20th century saw an explosion in humankinds ability to generate, collect, and access information and data. Wurman further published a book titled Information Architects in 1996, offering definitions for the title 'information architect' as: the individual who organizes the patterns inherent in data, making the complex clear, a person who creates the structure or map of information which allows others to find their personal paths to knowledge, and the emerging 21st-century professional occupation addressing the needs of the age focused upon clarity, human understanding and the science of the organization of information.

In the decades since, the title architect has only proliferated across the information and technology sector. Today, the sector is awash with titles following the formula of an X architect be it an IT architect, software architect, systems architect, domain architect, enterprise architect, security architect, solutions architect, applications architect, process architect, and so on. Depending on the organization or sub-sector, each title will come with its own job description. As a generalization, however, these positions are largely responsible for the design of software tools, platforms, and their associated hardware, commonly tasked with designing software solutions, developing technical standards, troubleshooting, and coordinating subcomponents within a larger system.

If you step outside targeted AEC job boards such as Archinect Jobs, the prevalence of the term architect in the IT ecosystem becomes clear. On LinkedIn, a search for IT architect returns over 11,000 results, while Indeed returns over 5000. At the time of writing, in June 2024, OpenAI is recruiting several Solutions Architects in San Francisco, as is Amazon in Seattle. The State of Utah is recruiting an IT Architect while First Citizens Bank is recruiting an Infrastructure Architect. The trend is also visible in companies familiar to the licensed architect. Adobe, for example, is currently hiring a Systems Design Architect in Austin, while Autodesks open roles include a Software Architect in San Francisco and both a Security Architect and Authorization Platform Architect in Portland.

Architects (the AEC ones) are not happy. On the Archinect Forum, threads on the use of the title by the IT industry often evoke substantial debate and discussion. One thread, whose title Architect - Whose name is it anyway? inspired this articles own title, amassed 46 comments. Another, named Title of Architect - Reclaiming it and protecting it has amassed 76 comments. An earlier article in the Archinect In-Depth: Licensure series, meanwhile, spawned a debate on the topic in the comments section.

Specific complaints and objections vary depending on the commentator. Some architects believe that those in the information and technology industry who use the title architect in their job title are breaking the law. Others believe that such use is technically legal, but undermines the value of the core architecture profession, confuses the public on what an architect is, and even confuses fellow architects when reading job adverts and salary ranges. When it comes to allocating blame, meanwhile, we see similar variations. Some blame NCARB while others blame state licensing boards. Some blame the AIA while others blame the tech industry itself.

Some of these concerns are easier to address than others. As our previous article established, protection of the title architect is born out of state-by-state legislation. Neither the AIA nor NCARB have responsibility for enforcing such protection. Instead, responsibility for protecting the title falls to the various state architecture/professional boards, who are charged with enforcing the laws passed by legislators across each individual state. If an individual in California seeks to report another for misusing the title architect, for example, it is the California Architects Board who will receive and process the complaint, before deciding whether or not to take action on behalf of the State of California.

This is not to say that NCARB does not also weigh in on the situation. NCARBs Board of Directors reserves the right to take disciplinary action against an individual independent of state licensing boards if NCARB deems the individual to have engaged in violation of NCARBs standards of professional conduct, including the ARE Candidate Agreement. NCARB maintains a public record of the individuals they have reprimanded which, as of June 2024, contains nine individuals, all of whom have been deemed to have violated the ARE Candidate Agreement. However, the list does not include details on whether the misconduct is related to a misuse of title or an unrelated violation.

To investigate whether or not titles such as software architect are indeed a violation of state laws on the protection of title, I wrote to all 55 licensing jurisdictions across the United States, namely each of the 50 US states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands.

The same question was sent to each: In the state of [X], does the protection of use of the title architect extend beyond matters of the design and construction of buildings? For example, would the board feel entitled to take action against an individual working on the design of software who labels themselves a software architect, IT architect, or Information Architect, labels which are common in the technology sector?

At the time of publication, 26 jurisdictions have responded. Of those, 14 referred me to their states statutes without directly answering the question in an affirming or dissenting manner, with some noting that their board was unable to provide an opinion or legal advisory on the statutes. Of the remaining 12 boards, 11 told me that the protection of title did not extend beyond the design and construction of buildings and that they would not feel entitled to take action against holders of titles such as software architect. One final board told me they recommend a software architect instead be called a software designer, but that their board "has the authority to grant exceptions."

While the protection of title is primarily a matter for each individual jurisdiction, I also asked NCARB for its view on the proliferation of the title architect beyond the AEC industry, including whether such use posed a danger of undermining the profession or, conversely, if NCARB believed the titles use in the IT sector was recognizably different from its use in the AEC sector in the eyes of the public.

While I know it remains an irritant to some that the use of the term architect is being applied in all types of contexts, there is no legal violation unless it misleads the public, NCARB CEO Michael Armstrong told me in response. An IT architect is clearly not a building designer, nor is the architect of a political campaign or any other similar reference. Basically, the word is in the public domain; holding oneself out as an architect who designs buildings, when unlicensed, is illegal and can be prosecuted by jurisdictional officials.

As an aside, the position adopted by the state boards and NCARB aligns with that taken by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) in the United Kingdom, where the title architect is also protected by law. The term architect is sometimes used in a way that is unconnected with the built environment, for example software architect is increasingly used within the IT industry, ARB notes on its website. Given the effort it takes to earn the right to use the title, we can understand why its use by any unregistered individual can cause concern. When investigating title misuse, we consider the likely degree of harm as well as the likelihood of the public being misled. We prioritize our resources and aim to take proportionate action so the greatest harm is tackled most robustly.

Misusing the title in connection to the built environment and architectural services is a high risk, ARB adds. However the Act acknowledges there are uses of the term that would not constitute a breach (naval architect, landscape architect and golf-course architect), and experience tells us most people are unlikely to be misled by the use of the title in a purely IT or financial context. Nonetheless, we consider every case on its own merits and should, for example, an IT architect offer CAD services we would consider action.

The consensus among NCARB, the ARB, the state boards who directly addressed our question, and our reading of the statutes that other states referred us to, is that the technology sectors use of titles such as software architect does not breach laws protecting the title architect. To understand this dynamic, there is merit in reflecting once again on the history of how such protection emerged. When states enacted statutes protecting the title architect their stated aim was to protect the health and safety of the public through ensuring that the act of architecture was performed by competent persons. It is through this lens that state legislators carefully define the terms architect and practice of architecture, and through which state architecture boards assess whether an individual using the word architect in their job title runs the risk of undermining public health and safety through building design.

While the wording of statutes inevitably varies across states, the general consensus is this: an individual representing themselves to the public as an architect for the purpose of advertising their qualification to design and oversee the construction of a building must hold a license to do so. Beyond this specific arena of the design and construction of the built environment, a person will not be reprimanded by the state if their use of the word architect does not risk misleading the public into believing that they are a licensed architect in the context of the built environment.

Ultimately, the question of whether or not someone violates this law is in the hands of the legal system, interpreting laws written and voted upon not by the AIA, NCARB, or state boards, but by state legislators. As the laws are currently written, state boards do not appear convinced that such laws permit them to enforce the protection of title in a context beyond the design and construction of the built environment and into realms such as finance, technology, or the organization of information.

Since the first laws protecting the title architect were passed in Illinois in 1897, the value of the word itself has undergone somewhat of a divergence. Practicioners then and now feel that the value of the title architect is in a state of decline, bemoaning displacement by contractors and paraprofessionals on one side, and lower fees from clients on the other. However, the value of the noun architect, the abstracted individual who designs and guides a plan or undertaking, only appears to have increased in a world of ever-more-complex systems, in need of ever-more-coordinated design, be it information, data, finance, politics, or software platforms.

Licensed architects calling for the protection of their title to extend beyond the built environment to encompass the technology industry therefore must reason with the uncomfortable reality that, by dollar value, their software architect adversaries have the upper hand. Would such energy be better spent articulating a value for the profession that stretches beyond the possessive use of a title that is gradually slipping away from its grasp?

A note to readers: in addition to debate over the use of the title architect beyond the AEC industry, a tangential debate exists within the architecture community on the use of architect-adjacent words such as architectural designer and intern architect. This topic will be addressed at a later date in Archinect In-Depth: Licensure. In the meantime, let us know your thoughts on both topics in the comments section below.

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Air conditioning repair operations inundated with calls as heat indexes rise

Updated: 6:48 PM EDT Jun 20, 2024

The heat index is hitting some of the highest numbers of the year this week, and the other figures on the rise are the ones that count broken air conditioners.Heating and cooling repair operations are inundated with calls. So many that the wait times are beginning to stack up far more than usual at most places.It might not all be today. It might be a couple of days out, Diana Niceley with Niceley Heating and Cooling said. "Just because we're in this dangerous heat wave."This week, it's exploded. As soon as the temperature's cranked up, so do the calls, Niceley said. Its hot for everybody, their houses are hot, so they're calling in, and they need it now. Were getting flooded.One of those who made an emergency call because of an air conditioner that wasnt working was Scott Gumble.Just like everyone else in the tri-state, mine goes out the worst time, Gumble said.His AC unit could be repaired in less than an hour. I had prepared for doom and gloom news, Gumble said. But, the patient will live.The best tips are to check the filter and make sure nothing is blocking the airflow around the outside unit.

The heat index is hitting some of the highest numbers of the year this week, and the other figures on the rise are the ones that count broken air conditioners.

Heating and cooling repair operations are inundated with calls. So many that the wait times are beginning to stack up far more than usual at most places.

It might not all be today. It might be a couple of days out, Diana Niceley with Niceley Heating and Cooling said. "Just because we're in this dangerous heat wave."

This week, it's exploded. As soon as the temperature's cranked up, so do the calls, Niceley said. Its hot for everybody, their houses are hot, so they're calling in, and they need it now. Were getting flooded.

One of those who made an emergency call because of an air conditioner that wasnt working was Scott Gumble.

Just like everyone else in the tri-state, mine goes out the worst time, Gumble said.

His AC unit could be repaired in less than an hour.

I had prepared for doom and gloom news, Gumble said. But, the patient will live.

The best tips are to check the filter and make sure nothing is blocking the airflow around the outside unit.

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Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (Hiller), one of Tennessees largest providers of residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC, and electrical service and repair, was honored with Ruuds 2023 Top Pro Partner Award. This award marks Hillers ninth consecutive recognition, beginning in 2015.

Since the 1800s, Ruud, a major manufacturer of HVAC systems, has been at the forefront of heating and cooling system development and innovation. Each year,Ruud evaluates contractors, naming Pro Partners that deliver the highest standards of excellence in installation and service of HVAC equipment. This designation is determined based on quality of work, verified customer feedback, and volume of exceptional installations and repairs.

In 2015, Hiller received their first Pro Partner award, ranking first among 20 contractors selected from a pool of national businesses. Each year since, Hiller has been named among the best-of-the-best. The 2023 award, which was announced at a reception in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 30th, was Hillers ninth consecutive Pro Partner award.

We are so proud to have been honored with our ninth Ruud Pro Partner Award this year, remarked Jimmy Hiller, founder and CEO of Hiller Plumbing, Heating,Cooling & Electrical. Like Hiller, Ruud is extremely committed to superior product installations, service, and maintenance. Their equipment helps us ensure that each family we serve is comfortable and happy in their homes for years to come. We are extremely honored, he continued, To have earned an award that recognizes our parallel commitment to superior installation and ongoing service and repair on these systems.

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Air conditioners are key to keeping your home cool and comfortable, but finding the right one can be difficult. Theres a lot of technical terminology and jargon that goes along with shopping for an AC that can make it challenging to figure out which ones are better than others.

To simplify the process, weve researched the best air conditioner brands and closely compared product specifications, prices, and extra features. Read on for our top recommendations for AC brands.

We spent hundreds of hours researching the HVAC industry to rank brands against each other. Here are the best air conditioning brands according to our rating methodology:

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Many factors determine which air conditioner is right for your home. Weve highlighted some of the most important things to look for.

Installing an air conditioner requires you to work closely with a company, so youll want to ensure theres plenty of customer support available. Take note of whether a brand offers a direct phone line or customer support via live chat or mobile app. The more means of communication, the better. Additionally, read customer reviews on popular review sites such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB). This will help you get a realistic idea of what its like to deal with each brands network of contractors and customer service representatives.

Intelligent cooling is another way to say smart-home integration. For a more convenient and optimized system, find brands that offer smart-home options that allow you to control and adjust your air conditioner from your smartphone. These features often let you connect the AC to other parts of your homes HVAC system and control the system through voice commands.

A noticeable noise level is a common complaint for ACs. You certainly dont want a unit that might disrupt your sleep or bother your house guests or pets.

We advise checking the noise level of the AC units that interest you. Currently, air conditioners can be as quiet as 50 to 60 dB. We recommend looking for ACs under 70 dB. To give you a better idea of how loud this is, check out the following breakdown from Purdue Universitys Chemistry Department:

When shopping forAC units, its important to know which type you need. There are six main types ofair conditionersystems, and each meets different needs. Learn about each type below to determine which kind you need:

Any air conditioner that uses a variable-speed compressor is a serious plus. Though a variable-speed AC system costs more up-front, the investment is worth it because it lowers your energy bills and increases your homes value. These units dont cycle on and off like traditional air conditioners. Instead, they adjust the air handlers speed to match your homes cooling needs, resulting in increased comfort, reduced humidity, higher efficiency, and quieter performance.

Some air conditioners have longer warranties than others. Additionally, some AC warranties only cover certain parts of the unit, such as the compressor, while others may include entire unit replacement. Check the manufacturers website for information and see if the brands network of installers will include a workmanship warranty.

The HVAC industry uses various ratings and metrics to determine a products efficiency, but the two most important ones for an AC unit are its SEER rating and ENERGY STARcertification.

Seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) ratings measure an AC units efficiency. The ratio reflects an ACs cooling output over a typical cooling season divided by the energy it uses in watt-hours. Your units efficiency could be lower depending on your homes conditions, such as insulation and windows. Any SEER rating above 13 is considered good. The average rating is 16, and anything above 20 is top-of-the-line. Units below 13 are likely low-quality.

An AC unit with ENERGY STARcertification meets federally mandated guidelines regarding energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. ENERGY STARrequires all of its certified central air conditioners and heat pumps to have a SEER rating of at least 15.

The best air conditioner brand depends on your preferences, budget, and home layout. We find Lennox to be one of the best AC brands due to its high SEER ratings, smart home capabilities, and SunSource technology. However, Carrier offers more intelligent cooling options, and York builds some of the most durable and quietest ACs.

We recommend getting at least three quotes from different AC brands to compare costs, warranties, and additional features. Use our tool below to request free quotes from reputable HVAC installers near you.

Whether Trane or Carrier is better depends on your individual preferences and home. However, we found that Carrier is generally better, given its focus on smart home integration and its assortment of air purifiers and humidity control products.

Yes, HVAC brand matters for a few reasons, namely due to warranties. Some brands also charge a premium because of their name and reputation while lesser-known brands might offer a similar product at a more affordable rate.

Your AC unit should last 15 to 20 years with proper maintenance and care.

A new AC system costs an average of $5,000 to $6,000. However, this price varies based on your homes layout, additional features such as air purification and smart thermostats, brand name, and installation fees.

The end of winter is the best time to buy an air conditioner. Retailers have a high supply of air conditioning units during winter, but homeowners often arent thinking about replacing or repairing their AC units during this time. The decrease in demand means prices and installation costs are lower.

We researched dozens of HVAC brands to determine which ones offer the best air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, and other heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products. We then crafted a rating system based on each brands mid-tier and high-end product offerings.

We analyzed each companys product specifications, SEER ratings, AFUE ratings, and their best available sound rating. We also ensured that each brand offers ENERGY STAR-certified products. In addition, we closely analyzed each companys warranties to ensure their product and labor guarantees match or exceed industry standards.

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In recent years, the landscape of healthcare infrastructure has undergone a significant transformation. With the closure of many hospitals and the relocation of medical professionals, were seeing a growing need for enhanced access to healthcare across the United States. A study from Drexel University noted that a substantial portion of the U.S. population residing in the suburbs lacked health insurance and experienced difficulties accessing care. The renewed importance of providing accessible healthcare has prompted a number of innovative solutions to address this growing demand. One such method gaining traction is the adaptive reuse of former retail buildings, offering a sustainable and cost-effective solution to fulfill community needs.

Prior to the pandemic, healthcare systems were already grappling with the challenge of decentralizing services and enhancing accessibility to localized caregivers. Rising lease costs and the need for cost-effective solutions fueled the consolidation of outpatient practices. However, the onset of the pandemic accelerated this trend, intensifying the pressure to expedite these efforts. With a stark downturn in big box real estate due to the lack of in-person traffic, a unique real estate opportunity arose for healthcare systems to repurpose these spaces into medical facilities, providing a ready-made solution to their growing needs. Adaptive reuse of former retail buildings offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution to better fulfill community demands and is continuing to gain traction today.

As more healthcare systems consider outpatient consolidation efforts in former commercial spaces, there are several key considerations to evaluate before committing to an adaptive reuse approach and site.

One of the primary advantages of repurposing former retail spaces for healthcare facilities is the speed to market. A traditional new building project can take years, whereas adaptive reuse may take several months, depending on the projects scale. Unlike new construction, which can be labor and resource intensive, adaptive reuse projects can leverage existing infrastructure, significantly reducing construction timelines. This transformation is also a sustainable way to repurpose existing buildings while reducing material waste and consumption.

These projects can also offer inherent advantages when it comes to zoning and local permit approvals. Former retail spaces are frequently situated in established commercial zones, streamlining the permitting process and minimizing regulatory hurdles. Without needing to disturb the land by creating added parking or site elements, the land development approval process can be substantially simplified (although local zoning approvals should be researched in advance to avoid any unexpected obstacles). Additionally, these locations are often already recognizable and accessible to local communities, fostering a sense of familiarity and convenience for patients.

Repurposing existing buildings also typically incurs lower long-term rent costs compared to building from the ground up. Landlords recognize the stability of healthcare tenants, and can offer competitive leases for their empty commercial propertiesa solution that ultimately benefits both parties. This financial advantage makes adaptive reuse projects a more sustainable option for healthcare systems, allowing them to allocate additional resources toward patient care rather than overhead expenses.

While retail-to-healthcare adaptive reuse presents numerous benefits, several considerations must be addressed prior to signing a lease to ensure a successful bottom line. This underscores the importance of involving relevant professionals from the onset. These experts can help conduct the necessary due diligence during the scouting phase and help to determine the scope of the project.

Site selection plays a crucial role in determining the viability of a location. Factors such as entire costs, compatibility with adjacent practices, and lengthy lease terms must be carefully evaluated to mitigate financial risks. Attractive rent with lower cost-per-square-foot and a larger tenant improvement subsidy is just one metric. In actuality, we have observed that these costs have a disproportionate impact when selecting real estate, as other unanticipated expenses and hurdles may appear during renovation. Therefore, design professionals should be involved in the site selection process in order to determine the structural benefits and pitfalls associated with a building, especially when it comes to specialty practices. Professionals can further consult on location planning with key elements such as patient experience in arrival, parking, wayfinding and use of the building, the ability of the loading dock to support updated needs, or space for adjacent expansion and long-term flexibility.

As an example, we recently worked on several multi-floor projects that require careful consideration to accommodate large, heavy equipment. Before committing to a lease, it is important to ensure the floor structure can handle the vibration and weight of specialized equipment, such as advanced imaging. In contrast, for the Hackensack Meridian Health and Wellness Center at Eatontown, we transformed a former Toys R Us retail building into a multi-practice ambulatory care facility. This layout provided the ideal structure for the outpatient facility, with an expansive footprint and tall ceilings, all built on a sturdy first floor.

Due to the fact that each structure comes with its own set of benefits and challenges, from utilities to structural constraints, the most successful retail-to-ambulatory conversion projects are ones with a strong understanding of the limitations from the start in order to avoid unexpected costs during the renovation process. Moreover, its essential to consider the unique needs of healthcare providers and caregivers. While standardization offers efficiency, customization may be necessary to accommodate specific workflows and patient preferences. Balancing these requirements while optimizing space utilization requires careful planning and stakeholder engagement. Bringing on design professionals early in the planning phase is critical to identify challenges in advance and proactively develop solutions.

To get ahead of the potential pitfalls of adaptive reuse and set the renovation project up for success, you must engage experts with the requisite knowledge for successful execution. Design, project management, and construction teams with experience in healthcare facility conversions can navigate the complexities of such projects effectively. While cost considerations are important, prioritizing expertise over budgetary constraints is crucial to achieving desirable outcomes. Expectations of costs associated with design and construction must be influenced by real-world knowledge, factoring in challenges with lead times, accounting for inflation, labor supply and subcontractor availability, in addition to experience, ongoing fluctuations in material availability, and labor pricing. Too often, budgets are set based on previous project knowledge, not factoring in the changes in construction and design costs, market conditions or industry trends.

Multi-practice outpatient suites require immense planning, especially considering the number of walls needed to create an abundance of exam rooms compared to an in-patient suite. With the increased amount of architectural and planning time needed, costs also rise. By aligning expectations and embracing innovation, stakeholders can collaborate effectively to maximize the potential of adaptive reuse projects.

Its clear that the adaptive reuse of former retail facilities will remain prevalent in the coming years, and presents a compelling opportunity to enhance healthcare accessibility for communities across the United States. This solution affords property owners, healthcare systems, and design professionals with the ability to leverage existing infrastructure while minimizing construction timelines and regulatory hurdles. This strategy serves not only to increase the accessibility of health services in the areas in which they operate, but also provides a model and means of accommodating the growing demand for accessible healthcare environments nationwide, ultimately yielding spaces that are more holistically ingrained in the lives of the people they serve.

Aran McCarthy, AIA, NCARB, is President of FCA.

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Power rooms, or bathrooms in general, are among the most practical spaces in a home, but this doesn't mean we need to sacrifice their aesthetic. For a reminder of just how beautiful these rooms can be, look no further than Robert Downey Jr.'s pink-hued marble powder room, designed by Fox Nahem Associates in his Malibu home.

While powder rooms are conventionally small, the actor has prioritized making a big statement through his abundant use of marble, decorative mosaic tiles, and rustic stone finishes. With these varying textures and colors combined, the Downey Jr. has ensured his space always feels layered and beautifully luxurious something that, designers say, is replicable (even if it's on a smaller scale) in our homes.

'I love creating classic and timeless bathrooms. By using various textures and finishes, you avoid the bathroom looking like a "spec" house,' comments Cyndy Cantley of Cantley & Company.

Downey Jr.'s combination of rose-toned marble and ornate mosaic tiles creates an uber-luxe bathroom aesthetic, but as Cantley explains, we can experiment with different forms and stones to create a textured bathroom that works for our home.

'I start by selecting the marble and with so many available options, you need to decide on how much movement you want. This is a very personal decision, as there is no right or wrong. (This is also my favorite part of my job.) I love to mix marble with handmade tiles for their versatile impact. Mixing marbles is very fun and gives an immediate old-world feel,' she says.

'A beautiful Rojo marble mixed with limestone is very special, or using a citron or black marble creates a spectacular look. My advice is always to have fun with mixing textures in bathrooms and be as daring as you and your budget allows.'

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Similarly, for a Downey Jr.-inspired starting point, Courtney Cole, an interior designer at Yabby, recommends pairing marble and tiles a combination with a dramatic impact. However, we need to decorate with caution.

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'Because marble and tile are both polished-looking materials, it can be easy to think they can be used together and theyll suit each other immediately. Well, this isnt actually the case there are different ways they need to be used together to make sure they suit,' she comments.

'Marble has natural veining and is smooth, which makes it a great choice to pair with textured tiles for visual interest. Taking advantage of the smoothness of marble and the tactile quality of textured tiles will make it so each material will highlight the other materials' qualities making the bathroom seem more dynamic and less streamlined.'

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Hidden or integrated appliances can be super visually pleasing, but come with a unique set of issues, they say. Because theyre custom, you may have a harder time repairing or replacing these appliances. Also, whenever you decide it's time to move or renovate, youll have to redo your appliances as well.

Attractive countertops are a key component of an eye-catching kitchen. But why select materials that come with a side of headaches? Natural stone counters, like white marble and porous limestone, need to be treated with a high-quality sealer or else theyll etch and stain. Brent reasons that etches will often happen no matter how carefully you maintain them.

[White marble] will only look pristine on day one, so if you are concerned about stains that could come with time, go with a more reliable option such as marble-looking quartz, which provides the same look but is stain-resistant and easier on the pocketbook, says Gena Kirk, vice president of corporate studio at KB Home, one of the nations largest homebuilders.

Think about how many people will be using your kitchen on a daily basis before opting for marble. If you arent willing to reseal your counters or prevent spills from red wine and lemon juice, marble or other natural stones may not be right for your kitchen, says Sarah Latham of Latham Interiors.

Open shelving is everywhere, yet so is dust. While they look lovely when theyre styled well, Kirk argues open shelves require copious maintenance, get very dusty, and always have to look photo-readysomething you dont have to worry about with closed cabinets.

There are kitchens with open shelves beneath [the counter], with no cabinet doors and your organized serveware on public display, says Antares Yee, founder and creative director of design studio Sun at Six. The obvious issue is dripping water, flying sauces, and dribbling grease. But the real kicker is to display the innards of every last drawer openly and see that its meticulously organized and clean. It makes you ask: Are these people robots?

As you sit down with a contractor to plot out your revamped kitchen, you might be tempted to spring for new cabinets, counters, appliances, floors, paint, and more. Chicago-based designer Corey Lohmann suggests taking a step back and maintaining some of your kitchens original features. Wiping out a perfectly nice (and practical) feature might be the most impractical move of all. Sometimes its totally OK to keep features that are true to the original design of the home or have some character, she says.

If the island is the heart of the kitchen, the islands seating is its soul. Counter stools should be comfortable places to dine, socialize, and lingernot rigid blocks to teeter on. Brent rejects sculptural low-back or no-back counter stools. They are uncomfortable, so you arent as inclined to actually sit at the island and eat, she says. Consider perusing the barstools that AD100 architects and designers love.

Only highly specific living situations necessitate owning two ovens. Honestly, these are only useful a few times a year, unless you own a catering company or have a big family, say the Brownstone Boys. Otherwise, they just take up valuable kitchen real estate! You are better off asking a friend to bring the baked sweet potatoes than having two ovens all year round.

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Appliances are slowly but surely becoming the biggest stars in the kitchena transition that makes sense considering how much square footage they use and how big an investment they can be. One of our favorite ways to inject personality and color into the kitchen is to go for a freestanding appliance that packs a colorful punch, and the most innovative brands in the home space seem to applaud that approach as well.

Take luxury home refrigeration brand True Residential. All of its kitchen appliances tend to make a splash (even mega momager Kris Jenner uses the brands standout fridge stack in her massive cook space). However, its True Residentials vibrant kitchen must-haves that have people drooling. A sorbet-hued two-door refrigeration unit, for example, was the star of the show at 2024s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show.

Brand manager for the family-owned and operated appliance company Chelsea Bothe noted that customers and designers [are] electing to have their appliances be the focal point [and complementing] those colorful pieces with softer cabinetry, paint colors and other fixtures. If you choose a similarly bright appliance, try keeping the other accents in your cook space softer or muted. Both suggest that this allows for a bold pop in an unexpected, yet sophisticated way.

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If kitchens with rainbow-colored additions speak to you, you may also be a fan of cooking spaces that feature retro touches and accents paying homage to vintage style. These spaces can feel layered, interesting and full of character. Need even more of a reason to incorporate something retro in your kitchen this year? Walsh said she believes that adding antique pieces gives design-minded clientsaccess to amazing pieces that have history and feel personal in addition to being sustainable. If truly vintage pieces arent in the cards for you, there are still ways to get the look.

Brands like Elmira Cookstoves and SMEG, for example, have ovens, refrigerators, countertop appliances and more that combine the aesthetics of vintage kitchens with the modernity and tech advances of the 21st century. If you want to bring on a blast from the past, try incorporating a few unexpected red appliances or accents in the kitchen.

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Neither your home nor your kitchen need be limited to only one design style. In fact, incorporating multiple aesthetics can make your spaces feel all the more well decorated even if you dont hire a professional interior designer. Customized cook spaces are becoming even more popular, and your kitchen is becoming one of your dreams, regardless of trending. That, in and of itself, is the trend.

Senior creative style manager at Moen Danielle DeBoe Harper says that one of her favorite ways to make a major impact in the kitchen is to combine styles to create one unique design that helps homeowners encapsulate their own tastes and lifestyles.

Want to mix styles in your kitchen with ease? Harper suggests looking toward fixtures that lean more transitional to meld together both traditional and modern pieces for a clean, comfortable and contemporary look [or even finding] traditional fixtures and decor that have bolder color palettes to make the space more modern and eclectic.

Since kitchens tend to be focal points in the home, Harper also notes that they can handle a bit of added flare. Choosing statement pieceslike faucets with bold finishes or tall statures is a great way to make a big style impact, according to Harper. In this eclectic kitchen from Moen, the brands Smyth faucet combines vintage accents with modern ones. The brass color is the icing on the cake.

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Well-designed kitchens come in all shapes and sizes, but certain aspects appear in so many of them. They look good and are designed even better; the form follows function. One way to make your kitchen look stunning and increase its functionality is to incorporate appliances that simply fade into the background.

Style and communication director at Italian kitchen appliance manufacturer Bertazzoni S.p.A. Valentina Bertazzoni notes that this trend can work in smaller spaces, too. She shared, We see more and more compact kitchen spaces that lend themselves to integrated styles like stacked [appliance] configurations and built-in cabinet panel concealed appliance installations. According to Bertazzoni, these additions can make a kitchen feel more spacious and create custom style [and] a subliminally elegant ambiance all while reducing the degree of visual noise.

For those who prefer not to have a standout fridge, for example, a design professional can help you hide your unit behind doors that match perfectly with your existing cabinetry. Want another way to make your kitchen feel incredibly custom and unique to you? Go for an integrated dishwasher that hides in plain sight or an appliance garage that conceals all of your smaller countertop appliances like coffee machines, air fryers and blenders.

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Some homeowners may have unlimited budgets to remodel their kitchens. Still, even those with a tighter allowance can create a wow-worthy moment by highlighting just one particular element in their cook space, another trend weve been seeing. Picking a singular feature to be the star of the show will look intentional and prevent you from breaking the bank. In this dream kitchen designed by Virgina Toledo of the New York Design Center and photographed by Jacob Snavely, so many things are jaw-dropping: A sculptural chandelier over the oval dining table stands out, as does the fun pink and green color mix of the dining and counter chairs. The kitchen flooring, however, is the undeniable showstopper.

Pro tip for making a significant impact in your kitchen? Toledo suggests picking one strong element in the room that [will play] the leading role and investing your design and financial resources to make sure it stands out. In this space, her team created a custom pattern of mixed marbles for a unique look that can work in almost any style of kitchen.

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Kitchens are becoming more functional, more customized and bolder as we move forward into a new season of home improvement. While minimalist, all-white rooms still have a place in the world of design (as no trend ever disappears completely), kitchen designers and homeowners are experimenting more. People no longer want to sacrifice their unique tastes for muted decor, and the end result in this slow shift is colorful.

Were making kitchen design fun again. If youre ready to embrace the change, you can start small. Inject a bit of vibrancy with a colorful electric kettle, for starters. If maintaining the budget is of a concern, though, you can go the opposite route. Add wallpaper to your kitchen backsplash, invest in a custom faucet and sink combo that will draw the eye and replace your tile with something eclectic that makes a splash. You deserve to have a kitchen that feels like you.

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