from the EDITOR
IN AN ERA OF MICRO-TRENDS, IT CAN BE HARD TO KEEP UP. That’s why many homeowners are treating what’s new or what’s back in style as an à la carte menu: selecting a little of this and a little of that to dream up spaces that are all their own. And rightfully so. This personalized approach can yield baths with unexpected color and pattern (“Pretty Powders,” page 12) or amenities synonymous with a luxury hotel (“AtYour Leisure,” page 16). It also results in kitchens that challenge the status quo, designed for exactly how the owners will use them: Prostyle appliances hidden behind cabinetry to create a living room-like backdrop to a cook’s frequent gatherings (“Gold Star,” page 56), or ample seating prioritized over ample prep space for avid hosts who…