Galleries: Trends & Inspirations
KBIS Pre-Show Product Peek
Architectural Granite & Marble is exhibiting MetroQuartz – a collection of contemporary colors and marble styles, including Latinum, Absolute White, Calacatta Lucca (shown) and Bardiglio Vecchi. Booth S3988
The Bella Cabinetry line from Chadwick Industries is easy to assemble and can be ordered online in customized sizes to 1/16 of an inch. All cabinets are sold as knockdown units or ready to assemble (RTA), and the lock dowel assembly method allows customers to assemble the cabinets 80 percent faster than traditional RTA cabinets. Booth S5193
The Base Knife Insert Pull-Out Cabinet from MasterBrand’s Diamond line helps keep countertops clear of everyday clutter. This storage solution features a specialized, flexible space for easy storage of various knife sizes, as well as canister storage for cooking utensils and a lower shelf for additional capacity – all in a narrow 12- or 15-in. footprint. Booth W2171
This Ocean Blue kitchen from WITT Kitchens is high-gloss lacquer and American walnut veneer trim and features a 20-mm-thick quartz worktop, virtually invisible handles and The Galley Ideal Workstation 6. Booth S4274
Poggenpohl’s +STAGE offers individual functional areas in a compact space and features slide-in hinged doors – also called pocket doors. They can be positioned and combined in both the kitchen and living area and blend into a tall unit line or can be a stand-alone unit. The areas are bar, office, breakfast, wardrobe, kitchen and tea and can be ordered in all conventional front colors. Booth 1971
Noble Co.’s ValueSeal is one of several ultra-thin sheet membranes and is available in six- and three-ft. widths. The six-ft. width simplifies installation and allows most shower floors to be waterproofed without a seam, which reduces the potential for leaks. Inside corners can be folded and bonded to the tile side of the backer board or installed behind the board, and walls can also be waterproofed with ValueSeal. Booth S6028
NatureKast offers more than 40 grill cabinets ranging in width from 15 to 84 inches wide. This featured cabinet provides ample space for the grill, side burner and drawer space and is available in louver and slab door styles, as well as a silver birch finish. Booth S4038
Franklin Brass, part of Liberty Hardware, will introduce its Voisin collection, which features a wall-mount double arm for extra storage and is available in polished chrome or satin nickel finishes. Booth W2385
KWC’s ZOE bath collection is available in both chrome and splendureTM stainless steel and was inspired by the Swiss company’s (part of Franke) kitchen faucet of the same name. It features a spout that rotates 45 degrees in either direction from its center point, which makes it easier to rinse residue from the basin without splashing the countertop. It incorporates a single-lever faucet, widespread faucet and wall-mounted faucet. Booth W2185
KOHLER’s Composed Faucet features a single, widespread or lever handle and a titanium finish and is comprised of geometric forms. Booth W2000
The Galley Dresser was designed to work with the company’s Workstations and is available in four sizes; 13 hand-selected, high-gloss finishes; and nine custom hardware finish options, including four signature finishes by Doug Durbin. Booth S4644
The Crown-Master from EZ-Level is the only JIG that allows installers to cut their crown right side up. It sets in any miter saw and adjusts to any spring angle. Booth S4094
The ActiClean Self-Cleaning Toilet from American Standard cleans itself with the simple push of a button; a revolutionary cleaning system scrubs the bowl clean. Booth W1547
The flexible FREE collection from Ronbow was designed by DANELONMERONI and features clean lines and a linear look. Its modular pieces can adapt to any bathroom style and size and are available in three options – a marble floating plane sink top module, and bamboo floating plane top module and a wall-hung vanity module. Booth W371
Soaptainer from Krevare is a one-gallon, under-sink, built-in soap reservoir that is see through and takes up just two inches of cabinet space. It connects without tools to existing dispensers and tips forward for easy filling. A scale on the front edge of the container lets you know exactly how much liquid soap it will take to fill the reservoir, and the wide mouth ensures quick refills without the need of a funnel. Booth S5187
PULSE ShowersSpas’ Aquarius Shower System is a retrofit shower that replaces the old shower with an eight-in. showerhead and handheld. The handheld has an on/off position and is attached to its holder with magnetic technology. It uses the existing valve and has a diverter to easily switch the showerhead from on to off. Booth S5524
Hydroment Vivid from Bostik is a rapid-curing, cement-based grout for demanding kitchen and bath projects. It offers consistent color technology with stain and efflorescence protection and is fiber-reinforced for increased crack resistance and non-sag properties.The product exceeds ANSI A118.7 requirements and features the company’s Blockade Antimicrobial Protection. Booth S5246