Galleries: Trends & Inspirations
2014 Product Innovator Award Winners
Kohler’s Undertone Preserve sink resists scratching; withstands everyday wear and tear, keeping it looking newer for longer; and accommodates a variety of kitchen uses.
Judge’s Pick
The Ametis Ring by GRAFF is a spa-like showerhead that provides a 360-degree downward flow of water and is available in three finishes: polished chrome, architectural black and architectural white.
Judge’s Pick
Crafted in New Zealand, ROHL’s Modern Architectural Side Lever Stainless Steel Pro Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet is extremely durable with its stainless steel construction and offers dual spray modes to easily remove food from plates.
Katie Poehling is impressed by this faucet’s beautiful design with its clean, crisp lines and graceful, curved spout, which makes it easy to fill large pots or rinse large platters.
Judge’s Pick
The Stream Linear Drain by Quick Drain USA replaces the traditional thresholds once used to keep water in and creates a trough that allows water to move away from your feet – rather than create a standing-water situation.
Judge’s Pick
The ONE Collection by BLANCO comes with three bowl sizes – single, super single and medium – and feature the company’s satin polished finish. Accessories include a magnetic sink caddy, a workstation that holds utensils, an ash compound cutting board and protective custom grids.
Judge’s Pick
The HydraChoice Max by Brizo offers four spray options, including invigorating, massaging, soothing and full spray, and select spray heads feature H2Okinetic technology to provide the feeling of a warmer, more drenching shower while using less water.
Judge’s Pick
Bosch’s Benchmark Single Wall Oven features an EcoChef function that helps save energy by using residual heat in the oven cavity to complete the cooking process.
Judge’s Pick
iSteam 2.0 by Mr. Steam controls temperature; duration; and AromaTherapy, ChromaTherapy and MusicTherapy applications for a full sensory experience. Users can remotely set as many as three preprogrammed steam start times and durations.
Judge’s Pick
Viking’s Professional French-Door Double Oven is perfectly designed for ADA needs, and the large convection fan with bi-directional movement allows maximum airflow and excellent cooking results.
Judge’s Pick
The Trutankless line of tankless water heaters provides endless hot water on demand for the entire household and integrates with home automation systems with its own app and online control panel.
Judge’s Pick
The Discovery IQ 48” Dual-Fuel Range by Dacor gives users the ability to customize, create and communicate with the appliance and features the Dacor iQ Controller, as well as an application for precision cooking.
Honorable Mention
Blue Chilled and Sparkling by GROHE provides filtered and chilled, medium or full sparkling water with a single turn of the left handle, while the right handle is used to mix hot and cold tap water for cooking or brewing coffee.
Honorable Mention
The Trough 4819 sink by Native Trails is a sustainably made concrete sink with two drains and cutouts for two faucets. It is made from a mixture of renewable jute fiber and cement, making the material about 40 percent lighter than ordinary concrete.
Honorable Mention
Kohler’s Nightlight Toilet Seat runs automatically on a seven-hour cycle, and with the push of a button, the user can program the unit to activate at the same time every night. The low-profile toilet seat runs on four AA batteries for up to six months.
Honorable Mention
Touchless toilet technology from Kohler addresses homeowners’ hygiene concerns. By using a sensor to actuate the flush, the system – which is housed inside the toilet tank – eliminates the need to touch the trip lever. This type of sensor, which projects an accurate electromagnetic field, detects the user’s hand and runs on four AA alkaline batteries.
Bathroom Product of the Year
Dekton by Cosentino is made through Particle Sintering Technology, a process that replicates the changes rocks and stone undergo after being subjected to heat and pressure over thousands of years, and Cosentino has reduced this process to four hours. Dekton provides UV, thermal shock and scratch resistance; exceptional strength; and low water absorption.
Kitchen Product of the Year