Bathroom design is all in the details. So says Robin Bretz, a kitchen and bath designer for 11 years.

SLHL: What are the latest trends in bathroom design?

First introduced in Austria in 1983, natural swimming ponds have grown in popularity over the past couple of decades. Now taking off in the U.S., these cool pools are safe and sustainable using no chemicals.
 

SLHL: What is a natural swimming pond?

SLHL: Why build green? Or why consider green when remodeling or upgrading your home?

Scott Mosher, Director of Sales at The SOHO Shop, shares how to get wired.

SLHL: What does a homeowner need to start the process of a home automation system?
Scott: Our systems are designed around a single interface that is the same across any device.  So, we can simply start with a smartphone (from Apple or Android) or a flat panel to provide the basis for a home automation system.  A high-speed Internet connection also helps with features like streaming music and remote access.

Martin Goebel, owner and designer at Goebel Furniture Co., shares his distinctive design philosophy.

SLHL: So how did you start designing furniture?
Martin: I received my formal design training at Rhode Island School of Design during my MFA work in furniture design. Previously, I was classically trained in the art of furniture craft and cabinetmaking. My heightened understanding of traditional craft methodology and BFA in sculpture greatly informs my formalized process which I honed at RISD.