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February 2015 | ForResidentialPros.com | 21 wall cabinet insert for storing pet products or vitamins, medicines and first aid products. (Wood- Mode also showcased a clever pet products storage center.) » » Ha fele debuted it s new 21C Storage System, which lets us- ers customize wall storage with shelves, closed cabinetry and an innovative mounting system that ofers tremendous fexibility for kitchens, baths, home ofces and other spaces. Another smart ofer- ing from this European innovator was its LeMans Highboard, a set of four swing-outs for tall blind- corner cabinets. » » Body sprays from Brizo and Toto adjust to diferent angles, so that a petite, as well as a tall, bather can each have personalized show- ering experiences. They use less water than previous carwash- style showers, too, thanks to air and motion-based conservation technologies. » » Accessorized sinks for smarter clean-up and prep centers were hot this year, too. Rohl, Kohler and Moen were all showing of their latest oferings. » » Blum is working on a mechanical version of its smart Servo-Drive system. The new Tip-on Blumotion technology was on the show foor, but won't hit the market until 2016. » » In addition to its iQ series of con- nected ranges and ovens, Dacor launched its custom appliance color program. So, if you specify glossy jewel-toned cabinetry, you can get a perfectly matched range or oven to pair with it. They also showed of a $4,000 built-in, pan- el-ready 48" fridge-freezer column combo, continuing the democrati- zation of kitchen luxury. » » GEOS added to its collection of eco-friendly, stain-resistant recy- cled glass countertops that never need sealing. » » Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet show - cased a built-in pizza oven for those who want a higher-end option. » » GE introduced a refrigerator that dispenses cofee from Keurig K cups, as well as other hot and cold beverages with fltered water. Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS is an indepen- dent designer in San Diego, the author of New Kitchen Ideas That Work (Taunton Press), and a blogger, design journalist, seminar developer and in- dustry consultant. Hafele's innovative rail system creates fexible storage designs. Hands-free toilet fushing is a burgeoning category. GE's newest refrigerator delivers Keurig cofee and other hot fltered beverages. Photo: Delta Faucet Company Photo: Hafele America Co. Photo: GE Appliances