The Kitchen/Bath Industry Show returns to Chicago April 20-23 with a full offering of educational opportunities, hot new trends, and, best of all, cool products for your customers. Here is a sampling of just a few of the faucets, cabinetry, bath fixtures, appliances, and other wares sure to wow you this season.
Franke.
The professional-style FF 1700 faucet has a full-height, pull-out sprayer handle and arm rest, and an independent faucet spout. The unit is available in polished chrome or satin nickel. 800.626.5771. www.frankeconsumerproducts.com. Booth #6310.
GE.
Monogram glass canopy hoods enhance kitchen aesthetics by providing for a relatively unobstructed view of the cooking area or kitchen. The bowed, tempered-glass canopy, which measures 36 inches wide and comes in wall-mount and island configurations, features welded, hand-finished seams, blue-lit controls, and halogen lighting. It includes a four-speed 570-cfm fan blower; an optional recirculation kit is available. 800.626.2000. www.monogram.com. Booth #4731.
Merillat.
The Merillat Masterpiece line of built-to-order semi-custom cabinetry has been expanded to include Civano and Caliseo door styles. Civano is a sophisticated, pillow-type door with mitered construction and an outside bead profile. Tuscan-inspired Caliseo (shown) features a solid mitered frame, full overlay, and a five-piece mitered door front inset. Both styles are available in maple, cherry, hickory, and oak. 517.263.0771. www.merillat.com. Booth #4126.
KitchenAid.
The three temperature zones in the Undercounter Beverage Center allow homeowners to store red wines on the bottom rack, white wines in the middle, and other beverages on top, all at appropriate temperatures; an LED display shows each zone's temperature. The unit comes in stainless steel, black-on-stainless, and panel-ready for matching with cabinetry. 800.253.3977. www.insideadvantage.com. Booth #4067.
Neptune.
Tao Collection jetted tubs are now available with the Neptuner, an advanced audio technology in which sound waves are sent through the bathtub shell to create one giant speaker, amplified and enhanced by the water; no speakers are visible in the tub. Tao acrylic tubs follow the contours of the body for head and back support. They can be installed as an undermount or deck mount with a 2-inch or a 4-inch lip. 888.366.7058. www.neptuneb.com. Booth #1243.
Sonia.
The Paris vanity features a curved design and a 50-inch width and is constructed of solid wood and marine-grade plywood. The vanity's glass top comes in a snow or a frosted finish and the wood is available in a wenge or a beech finish. 888.766.4287. www.sonia-sa.com. Booth #4048.
Sonoma Forge.
Crafted using the art of repoussé, which involves hammering the copper surface by hand, each Metalica Tile is one-of-a-kind, combining rustic beauty with strength and durability, the maker says. Recommended for walls and backsplashes, the tiles come in 4-inch-by-6-inch, 4-inch-square, and 6-inch-square sizes. Four styles are available. The tiles will develop a patina over time. 800.330.5553. www.sonomaforge.com. Booth #1567.
For more product information, visit ebuild, Hanley Wood's interactive product catalog, at www.ebuild.com.