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Saturday, May 17, 2008

2008 Watermark Awards

Maybe it's the less than exuberant state of the economy, or perhaps the nation's growing affection for all things organic, or the imperative to go green. Whatever the drivers, our latest crop of coveted kitchens and baths gives a definitive nod to soothing simplicity. Clean lines, natural finishes, and economical choices were once again bountiful in this year's Watermark awards, and daylight remains a central ingredient. In the quest for serenity, many designers and home buyers are stripping away the excess and embracing elemental palettes of glass, metal, stone, and wood. They're also dispensing with some of the old ideas (about work triangles, galley kitchens, and cabinet configurations, for example) and rethinking the rules. This year it's not so much about what's hot in kitchens and baths; it's about what's functional, essential, and cool.

Custom Home's Directions 2008 Conference

June 2-4, 2008
Learn how to build your business for the future. This is the only executive level conference designed exclusively for leaders of custom building businesses. This conference will be held at the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne, Fla.

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CUSTOM HOME OUTDOORS

Spring 2008 Issue
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From the Trenches

Read Dennis Dixon's past columns.

	Get Wired
	Hitting the Mark
	Results Oriented
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	Custom Builder of the Year
	Call for Entries: Pacesetter Awards
	Healthy Choices
more . . .

	Local Hero
	Western Living
	Geometric Progression
more . . .

	Personal History
	Dennis Dixon: From the Trenches
	Brothers, Keepers
more . . .

Custom Home Products
	Interior Doors
	Twin Showers
	Bath Fixtures
more . . .

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