As a small company, Capital Cooking waas able to respond to cust…
As a small company, Capital Cooking waas able to respond to customer inquiries swiftly by introducing its new Connoisseurian Series of dual-fuel ranges with less than a year from concept to launch. Available in four widths, Connoisseurian ovens feature increased capacity and MoistRoast cooking technology to assist roasting and baking functions. A two-speed cooling fan is designed to handle normal cooking on a lower setting, and extreme high temperatures (such as during self-cleaning) with a higher fan setting. Open or sealed burner options are available, as well as 10 standard color options.
capital-cooking.com
Scott Dorrance
Formica says its new 180fx collection of laminates is closing th…
Formica says its new 180fx collection of laminates is closing the gap between real and faux. Five natural-stone designs, including Dolce Vita (shown), feature a premium-level, softly polished Etchings finish, and highlights from tiny fissures reminiscent of real granite and stone. New edge treatments enhance the material's realism, with IdealEdge decorative lamiante edges suitable for curved, clipped, or 90-degree corner installations.
formica.com
The customizable and highly functional Galley Sink lets homeowne…
The customizable and highly functional Galley Sink lets homeowners maximize their sink size without sacrificing prep space. Available in 4-, 5 1/2-, or 7-foot lengths, the Galley Sink comes outfitted with cutting boards, colanders, work bowls, and drain boards that slide easily along stepped channels in the top edge of the sink. Users can easily go from prep to clean-up, and even to presentation by filling the sink with ice and using it as a serving space. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
thegalleysink.com.
Serena shades provide privacy and light control to any room with…
Serena shades provide privacy and light control to any room without sacrificing style. The battery-powered, remote-controlled cellular shades are available in three fabric styles, all of which allow different levels of light to filter into the room. Users can choose from 50 fabric colors to match any decor. Serena shades feature Triathalon power technology to extend the shade's battery life up to three yeras. Using standard D batteries, Serena can be installed as quickly and easily as hanging a picture without damaging the walls.
serenashades.com.
Nana Walls
An 80 cfm fan and light come together in a subtle recessed housi…
An 80 cfm fan and light come together in a subtle recessed housing in Panasonic's new WhisperRecessed ventilation fans. The new design offers energy efficient ventilation without the usual glare of standard fan/lights. WhisperRecessed includes a dual duct adapter, allowing installers to work in 4- or 6-inch ducts without purchasing an additional adapter. The fan/light operates at a quiet 0.8 sones, and is UL-apporved for use inside shower areas.
panasonic.com/ventfans
The new True Professional Series Wine Cabinet is the first of it…
The new True Professional Series Wine Cabinet is the first of its kind rated for either indoor or outdoor use. Precision cooling ensures that stored wine will not vary by more than one degree from the cabinet's temperature setting. Features include glide-out shelves to minimize vibration, a balanced refrigeration system, UV-tinted doors to protect from temperature fluctuations, and interior lighting that switches from white, to blue, to amber. The Wine Cabinet can hold 53 bottles with a temperature range from 33 to 65 degrees, and can be reconfigured as a beverage center or undercounter refrigerator.
true-residential.com
Between the luxury appliances, stylish faucets, and a slew of cabinetry and entry door hardware introductions at this year’s Kitchen & Bath Show, a number of new products are focusing on helping make homeowners’ lives easier.
Dozens of people crowded around the Galley Sink booth to watch products creator Roger Shollmier demonstrate the convenience of a wide trough-style kitchen sink with a collection of prep accessories that slide along tracks on top of the basin. “You can go from cooking to cleaning to filling the sink with ice and serving right here,” Shollmier said. “Who wouldn’t want that in their kitchen?”
Lutron introduced its Serena Shades at the show, bringing the convenience of motorized window shade control to more homeowners by creating a battery-operated system and lowering the pricepoint. Windows also came into view at NanaWall, where the company has created a folding window system to be used in conjunction with its well-known folding doors. The Kitchen Transition window can effectively “unzip” the walls of a home (kitchen or elsewhere) further opening spaces to their outdoor surroundings.
For upscale homeowners, Capital Cooking, True, and Wolf all introduced new appliances at KBIS with special features to make high-end kitchens even better. Flip through the slide show for more info on these and other new products from KBIS 2012.
Lauren joined Hanley Wood in 2006 with a focus on bringing trends and new products information to professionals in the residential construction industry. When she's not in the office, Lauren travels to industry trade shows nationwide to check out those trends and products first-hand.
