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KBIS 2018 Product Preview
The STRAIGHTLINE modular wood divider system from Richelieu is offered in birch and walnut and includes the combination of a series of wood trays, utensil dividers, knife blocks, plate holders, spice racks and boxes in every drawer or pullout shelf. If needs change, accessories can easily be rearranged as many times as needed. Booth S5016
Wellborn Cabinet will feature a colorful retro bath cabinetry vignette with bright colors and a mix of metals and textures. It will display lighted cabinets and drawers and base pullout wire baskets, and the Jack-and-Jill-style vanities are made with the company’s Premier Series with the Milan door style in maple and painted with Benjamin Moore’s Sheer Pink. The linen cabinet acts as the great divide between identical vanities and is featured in Antigua-styled oak doors and covered in the Cloud Pewter stain with glaze option. Booth W728
Dacor introduces its Four-Door FreshZone Plus French-Door Refrigerator, which offers the flexibility to make additional freezer or refrigerator space based on consumers needs. It was designed to fit classic 41½-in.-wide, 24-in.-deep cutouts, but it can also be installed fully flush in a 42-in. full-width, 25-in.-deep opening. The panel-ready unit accommodates custom wood paneling or silver or graphite stainless steel panel kits to complement Dacor products in the Modernist or Heritage collections. While most French-door refrigerators are designed with horizontal bottom freezer drawers, Dacor’s has counter-height vertical freezer doors meant to align with surrounding cabinetry for a seamless look. Booth W1070
The Contempo StepRim Farmhouse Apron-Front 36D Kitchen Sink from Bocchi features sink racks, strainers, a cutting board and a colander and is made from fireclay, a 100 percent natural and recyclable material. The sinks are made through a heavy manufacturing process, which includes firing the product in kilns up to 2,000-degree temperatures. Their special glaze coating that is fused with the fireclay body during firing gives the sinks a non-porous, uniform surface that does not scratch, rust or stain over time. Booth W1085
Sicis North America will feature its Vetrite architectural glass tile line uses an artisan technique to mimic textiles, metallics, leather, wallpaper, Calacatta marble and interpretations of Venetian glass and antique mirrors. It offers a stain-resistant glass surface, and its new tile formats can be used in the bathroom or kitchen. Booth S4871
The Bobby double-basin, undermount kitchen sink from Whyte & Co. measures 34.125 inches by 19 inches by 8.5 inches and will be shown in the Northern Contours booth during KBIS. Its dual bowls are available in 30 standard colors and are made of durable Whytestone, making them stain, bacteria and heat resistant. Booth S4638
The Sensys generation of hinges from Hettich America combines front-to-back design and now offers an integrated Silent System from a wide angle. Cabinet doors will gently close in response to a turn of the hand. These zero-protrusion hinges make it possible to fit internal drawers without spacer profiles, preventing trapped fingers no matter what position the door is in. A stylish cover cap hides the fixing screws on the hinge cup, and the release button for removing the hinge is invisible from the front. Booth W628
Florim Group will introduce exclusive installations using large and reduced-thickness porcelain slabs. Kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom concepts will be presented throughout a 3,200-sq.-ft. booth with two levels and will feature the porcelain Magnum Oversize Collection. In addition, Florim will present its historical brands and new collections: the Matières, Planches, Prexious and La Roche collections by Rex; the Artwork and Stones & More 2.0 collections by Casa dolce casa-Casamood (now unified brand); the technical Flowtech collection by Floor Gres; and the contemporary Le Veneziane and Antique Marble collections by Cerim. Booth W400
As part of its Devon Collection, Top Knobs will introduce its Kingsbridge Series, which is a combination of subtle traditional detailing and contemporary lines. The series is available in eight sizes – three T-shaped knobs: 1 3/8, 1 7/8 and 2 3/8 inches; four pulls: 3 ¾-, 5 1/16-, 6 5/16- and 12-in. center-to-center sizes; and a 12-in. appliance pull. It is available in eight finishes, including Ash Gray and Honey Bronze. MSRP is $7.00 to $74.50 per piece. Booth W1355
Vinotemp will launch its new line of Private Reserve Series Wine Coolers at KBIS. They are the first to feature a variety of patent-pending features, including Backlit interior lighting and stainless steel gliding wine racks that cradle bottles so the labels of the wine stored are front facing. The company will showcase its first two wine coolers offered in the new series, the 188-Bottle Wine Cooler and the 168-Bottle Wine Cooler. Each cooler is equipped with three different LED options – Soft White, Amber and Vinotemp BioBlu (shown). Booth S5459
Lapitec will introduce two new colors at KBIS – Bianco Assoluto and Nero Assoluto (shown) for its full-body sintered stone. The booth will have four areas – one showcasing an outdoor kitchen with pavement made of Bianco Assoluto. A second area will feature the Giza kitchen, designed by Maistri Cucine, using a combination of Moca Lux and Nero Assoluto in the Dune finish, where there will also be a daily cooking event presented by Italian chefs Mario Cassineri and Francesca Penoncelli. Another area will be dedicated to the new color concepts and a selection of the company’s latest color projects. In the innovation area, the company will present a series of projects that highlight the technical and technological potential of sintered stone. Booth W1147
New dual-flush Sigma10 Series flush plates from Geberit will be introduced during KBIS. Exclusive sensor technology provides optimum water savings with a wave of the hand; users may also walk away for a full flush. The series is compatible with both the standard 1.6/0.8 GPF Geberit in-wall toilet systems and the low-consumption 1.28/0.8 GPF systems. The in-wall system features an adjustable-height carrier that positions the toilet 15 to 19 inches off the floor to meet personal preference or ADA guidelines, including ANSI A117.1. The system offers other benefits like easy cleaning, improved hygiene, enhanced safety and simple maintenance. The touch-free Sigma10 is available with either battery or AC power and comes in seven finishes. Booth W1141
LG Electronics will feature its new line of elegant MATTE Black Stainless Steel kitchen appliances, which feature LG ProofPoint, a fingerprint- and smudge-resistant finish that easily wipes clean. The kitchen suite includes an ultra-capacity refrigerator, gas oven, electric oven, two dishwashers and an over-the-range microwave oven and all feature LG SmartThinQ technology, which can be accessed via a smartphone or through voice commands using Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. Booth W228
The Easy Drain R-line offers a subtle slope and comes in two models for wall and floor applications. It is available with a polished or brushed stainless steel finish and integrates seamlessly into any bathroom floor. The R-line linear shower drain is available in various lengths and can be shortened on site when required. It has an easy-to-clean siphon, a pre-assembled sealing membrane, high drainage capacity, and it is UPC certified. Booth S3288
Elias Woodwork is introducing its Floating Shelves that can be used in the kitchen and throughout the home. They feature a hollow core, can be ordered in various species of raw, stained or painted and come with a standard height of 2 ½ inches and a depth of 10 or 12 inches. The length can be customized up to 96″. They come supplied with the backer board and brackets for easy mounting, and the length can be customized up to 96 inches. Booth S3880
Karran USA’s durable quartz kitchen sinks are offered in six different colors and a total of 26 models, 13 of which will be debuted at KBIS. Shown is an undermount version with a large bowl and a smaller bowl in black. The sinks will not stain or discolor, they are scratch and chip resistant, and they will not crack from thermal shock. Booth W1101
Kraus USA has introduced its new heat-resistant accessory series, a customizable collection of durable silicone products that includes a multi-purpose, stainless steel Roll-Up Dish Rack. This accessory creates a food-safe surface for draining produce after washing and provides additional workspace around the sink. The silicone Oven Mitt and Trivet are heat-safe up to 446 degrees and were engineered to safeguard hands from hot cookware and protect kitchen surfaces from hot items. Booths S4431 & S5458
The 36-in. 4-Door French-Door Freestanding Refrigerator from Thor Kitchen is part of the company’s kitchen suite that is priced under $5,000. It features counter-depth French doors, two freezer drawers, a full-width chiller drawer, an automatic ice maker and high-efficiency LED lighting. Through its Twin Cooling system, dual evaporators separate the refrigerator and freezer zones to prevent moisture and odor transfer, as well as freezer burn. It retails for $1,799 MSRP. Booth S4480
Hardware Resources will debut its No-Wiggle 8-in. Vanity-Height Cabinet Pullout. This 19-in.-deep, three-shelf pullout adds nearly 450 square inches of storage space, and its patented hardware eliminates side-to-side movement and sag, which helps extend cabinet life. Two accessories are available and include a 9-in.-deep Grooming Organizer insert, which drops into the pullout’s top shelf and includes divided storage for hair accessories, three stainless-steel canisters to hold hair-styling appliances and dividers for appliance cords. The second accessory, the Divided Acrylic Top Tray, inserts into the pullout’s top shelf and features one large and three small compartments for organizing makeup, jewelry and other items that normally shift or topple when a drawer is opened. Booth W1355
Federal Brace is expanding its hardware collection with barn door handles and pulls for use in multiple applications, including entry-door handles, door/drawer pulls, kitchen cabinets, towel racks, etc. Two styles are available with a flat or round grip, and fasteners are included for your convenience. Flat black or stainless steel finishes are offered for use in exterior or interior settings. Booth S4636
ATI Decorative Laminates’ LumiSplash combines art with lighting in a durable and ultra-thin laminate. It is suitable for most vertical and horizontal applications, including backsplashes, countertops, tabletops, walls and casework. Designed with a layer of the company’s LuxCore FRP surface, LumiSplash has impact-, scratch-, chemical- and abrasion-resistant properties. It is available in kit form with all the necessary hardware included for installation and a variety of custom accessories, including dimmers, an RGB LED Light Changing System, framing and molding options, a battery-powered system and transformers. Booth S4888
The Sempria S Series LED fixture by Task Lighting is designed with an integrated light shield ideal for interior cabinet lighting. When mounted under shelves or tucked in the corner behind the face frame, the angled flange conceals the light from direct view and provides even top-to-bottom or side-to-side illumination. It offers dimming capability and warm or neutral white light in 90 CRI. Booth W2384