Our Experts

Shawna Dillon, ASID, NCIDQ, Snaidero DC Metro | Taha Gursoy, Boss Design Center | Madison Scanlon, LXRY | Hedy Shashaani, Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens

What’s Hot in Range Hoods

“Brands like Fotile and XO make hoods that are concealed
above the range but lower at the touch of a button to suck up fumes.
They’re great in an open-concept kitchen.”
—Madison Scanlon

“We’re seeing a lot of plaster and hand-finished looks.
The hood is still a focal point but not in a contrasting
material, so it looks more architectural.”
—Taha Gursoy

“I’m doing housings around a box-shaped hood
covered by marble or stone. We’re really not seeing
chimney hoods anymore.”
—Hedy Shashaani

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Designers Dish on Appliance Trends

“Tulip Cooking has an induction cooktop that is invisible,
sitting under a counter of three-quarter-inch porcelain
and natural stone. It works with particular pots and pans
via magnetic heat.”
—Taha Gursoy

“Soil-sensor, auto-dose (DOS) technology in Miele
dishwashers senses the right level of cleaning.
Sub-Zero fridges can adjust humidity to keep foods
fresh while eliminating waste.”
—Shawna Dillon

“There’s a move in open-concept spaces toward
concealing appliances with paneling and
using push- doors instead of handles.”
—Madison Scanlon

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How do you mix materials
in the bath?

“Limit selections to two or three kinds of tile—maybe
the same one in different sizes. Large-format tiles provide
fewer visual breaks and allow you to add other elements
without the look getting too busy.”
—Taha Gursoy

“Our motto is less is more. If you are mixing stone, wood
or metal, stay with the same hues and finishes. We use
wood-grain marble without much veining for a clean look.”
—Madison Scanlon

“Bathrooms are a great place to be creative with tile.
When it comes to metals, stay purposeful if
throwing finishes together—select lighting all in
one finish, fixtures all in another.”
—Shawna Dillon

“In a modern bath, keep it simple and clean.
I like a large slab of stone or engineered stone
as a focal point on a shower wall and large-format tiles
with narrow grout lines.”
—Hedy Shashaani