May 2021 The leading business, design and product resource for the kitchen & bath trade PORTFOLIO • 34 SHOWROOMS SHOW OFF HEALTHY LIVING • 40 Wellness Trends PRODUCT TREND REPORT • 44 Distinctive Bath Fixtures KitchenBathDesign.com PRODUCT REVIEW Blown Away 1 MULIFUNCTIONALITY IS KEY to many of the current prod- ucts on the market, and nowhere is this more in prominent than in the 2 appliance category. Ranges can now air fry and steam along with bake and broil; laundry products deliver allergy and sanitize options; and dishwash- ers scrub pots and clean delicate glassware in the same wash. 3 When it comes to ventilation, range hoods and bath fans that do more than clear the air is a given. In the kitchen, hoods react to what’s cooking and adjust accordingly, and whisk away smoke, grease and other impurities. They can be operated remotely, react to voice commands and brightly illuminate what’s happening on the cooking surface. In the bath, fans clear away odors and humidity, and eliminate mildew and germs while delivering a soothing light display. And all fans are now used not only for whisking away impurities, smoke and odors, but are efcient monitors of home air quality, turning on automatically to keep the air circulating. With the current focus on health and wellness, the air quality in the home has never been more topical, and current ventilation products are delivering what’s required. On this and the next two pages, KBDN takes a look at some of the latest air-clearing products and their multiple features. 1. The new Classic Range hoods from Fisher & Paykel – available across the Classic Category colors of Red, Black, White and Stainless Steel – debut in 30" 4 5 and 36" models with three fan speeds. The chimney hoods deliver 600 CFM maximum airflow ofering edge-to-edge extraction, and include energy- efcient LED lighting for illumination of the cooking surface. fisherpaykel.com 2. Complementing the Thermador cooking collection, the company recently re- designed its Masterpiece and Professional Ventilation systems to adhere to any design aesthetic. The hoods deliver noise control technology, delay shut of and automatic mode, heat lamp, under cabinet drawer hood and LED lighting. The Thermador Connected Experience by Home Connect is available on select models. thermador.com 3. This handcrafted metal hood has a custom look but is ofered in 48 sizes and 64 color combination by Fittings Metal Collection. Crafted in the U.S., the hood is available in Black, Gold, Gunmetal, Nickel, Urbane Bronze, White, Cobalt and Aegean Teal finishes for body and strap. 6 fittingscollection.com 4. Falmec has introduced a compact version of its Spazio hood, measuring only 130 cm. The unit, available in stainless steel or a black painted steel finish, is made up of an island structure with two supporting units plus a smoked glass shelf. It is also equipped with a shelf divided between the body of the extractor 7 and an extra ‘green’ area designed for setting up a small home garden. falmecnorthamerica.com 5. Wolf’s 46" Pro Hood Liner can be concealed with custom cabinetry or range hood designs. Featuring a 22" depth, the liner can be adjusted as needed, with re- cessed controls that provide a sleek look. A heat sentry automatically turns on the blower or increases its speed when exhaust temperatures exceed 200 degrees F. 8 subzero-wolf.com 6. KOBE Range Hoods has redesigned its range hoods to include the flame and temperature sensor that will automatically turn on and adjust the fan speed while cooking and turns of after cooking. The hoods sport ECO Mode technology, which uses very little power to turn the fan on at QuietMode for 10 minutes every hour to refresh the air. koberangehoods.com 50 Kitchen & Bath Design News • May 2021 10 7. Available in outside vent or recirculating models, Northstar range hoods by Elmira Stove Works feature powerful but quiet multi-speed operation and easy-clean removable stainless steel bafe filters, notes the company. Color matched or complementary colored splashbacks can be added to visually tie together the range and hood. elmirastoveworks.com 8. To meet the demand for clean cabinet lines and flush installs in the kitchen, Bosch has introduced its new 300 and 800 Series cabinet-depth custom ven- 9 tilation inserts. Available in 24", 30" and 36" options and measuring 12" deep, the inserts feature a sleek, stainless steel body and recessed controls. bosch-home.com 11 9. Big Chill’s new Spring Edit is a curated palette of custom colors designed in collaboration with interior designer Kate Marker, owner and design principal of Kate Marker Interiors. As the third in a series of seasonally launched color oferings, the four colors – Oyster, Light Grey, Telegray and Pigeon Blue – deliver the freshness of the season. bigchill.com 10. Dacor’s 36" Chimney Wall Hood, available in Silver Stainless Steel and Graphite Stainless Steel, showcases an elegant control panel for easy control of lights, fan speed and timer. Fully WiFi and Bluetooth connected, the Auto 12 Connect turns on the fan when the cooktop is started, and Auto On turns the hood on automatically as high temperatures are sensed. dacor.com 13 11. Broan-NuTone’s Sensonic Stereo Bluetooth speaker with ChromaCom- fort color changing light is a multi-colored LED ventilation fan with a stereo Bluetooth speaker built in. Users can adjust light settings, set timers or create scenes with their favorite colors and music using the wireless wall control or via their Bluetooth-connected device. broan-nutone.com 12. Gaggenau’s Vario Downdraft Ventilation 400 Series delivers advanced 14 noise reduction and optimized air flow, the company reports, with an air-qual- ity sensor that detects odor and reacts automatically with the appropriate power level. The exclusive engineered metal ducting system allows for the placement of one of the blowers in the toe kick for added storage beneath the cooktop. The dishwasher-safe, seven-layer composite filter is designed for easy removal. gaggenau.com 13. Thompson Traders has expanded its Custom Range Hood Program, featur- ing new finishes, accessories and design options. The flexible design process allows for the creation of bespoke products that are distinctive and unique, notes the company. Featuring the brand’s hand-hammered finishing techniques from Santa Clara del Cobre, Mexico, each hood is 100 percent custom built. thompsontraders.com 14. BEST’s CP5 Insert Series of code-compliant, low-profile hoods deliver qui- et operation and energy-efcient ventilation, notes the company. The hoods discretely insert into any distinctive hood design to protect kitchen structures and eliminate airborne particulates, with rapid smoke and odor removal. 15 16 bestrangehoods.com 15. ReVent Fans by GTR Technologies feature a screwless fan mounting for easy installation. The humidity-sensing control turns on the fan when humidity is present and of when the room is dry. ReVent is designed to hide the sheet- rock opening and seal the air gaps for better fan performance, and reflects sound back into the fan for quieter operation. gtr-inc.com 16. The Miele DA 6798 W Shape Wall Ventilation Hood is equipped with radial blowers that provide suction on two sides with low noise. The automatic Con@ctivity function allows the hood to communicate with the cooktop below, with the cooktop settings transmitted to the controls on the hood, which then selects the correct fan setting. mieleusa.com May 2021 • KitchenBathDesign.com 51 2021 DIRECTORY & BUYERS’ GUIDE Cabinets by Nichols.......................................................60 Ege Seramik......................................................................63 Cadsoft Corp....................................................................63 EGGER Wood Products.........................................59, 63 Caesarstone US ..............................................................63 Eggersmann USA............................................................61 CafeCountertops.................................................... 63, 65 Eldorado Stone................................................................63 Cal Crystal.........................................................................64 Electrolux Appliances...................................................56 Industry Guide California Faucets.....................................57, 64, 67, 68 elementAl surfaces .......................................................63 California Shower Door Corp.......................57, 63, 67 ELIAS WOODWORKING..............56, 57, 59, 63, 65 Cambria .............................................................................63 Elite Bath............................................................................67 Candlelight Cabinetry...................................................60 Elkay.............................................................................67, 68 Canova ...............................................................................60 Elmira Stove Works .......................................................56 Canyon Creek Cabinet Co...........................................60 Emerson-EasyHeat........................................................65 To Suppliers CaraGreen.........................................................................63 Empire Industries ......................................57, 61, 63, 67 CarbonShack....................................................................66 Emser Tile .........................................................................63 Cardinal