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February 2015 | ForResidentialPros.com | 43 accessories are selected, integrating these into the sink or faucet adds both convenience and style. "Kitchen sinks and faucets allow for greater multitasking, intelligent use, and accessories that are both functional and efcient throughout the cooking process," says Lynn Schrage, senior channel manager for Kohler Showrooms at Kohler, Co. based in Kohler, WI. "The sink is now thought of as a multi-task work station, with new, enhanced in-sink accessories." Kohler ofers a number of built-ins and add-ons that add efciency to the station, such as stainless bottom basin racks that protect the sink's surface and add convenience to prep work, and their Reset Surface Swipe cleaning tool. "Personalization in the sink and faucet category has created a strong demand for integrated accessories such as cutting boards, workstations, caddies and grids," says Maicher. Because everyone uses their sink area diferently, the same accessories aren't called for in every kitchen. "Consumers and designers can personalize the sink area to match their needs for space, functionality and ergonomics," he says. An integrated beverage faucet is one accessory that should be included at either the kitchen sink or bar sink, according to Conroy. Consumer research conducted by Moen shows that 38 percent of people looking to remodel their kitchens in the next 12 months have an interest in a fltered water dispenser, she says. Rohl anticipates an increase in popularity of hot water fau- cets for 2015, particularly those that include an integrated tank fltration package. Adding these faucets means eliminat- ing the need to wait for water to boil, as fltered hot water at a temperature of 190-210°F is available at a touch of the handle. "Whether you're brewing tea, preparing hot cereal or blanching vegetables, the water is ready when you need it. It's such a time saver for today's busy lives," he says. ROHL's Allia Fireclay Round Single Bowl Bar/Food Prep Sink measures 18-1/8" in diameter and features 7-1/4" overall depth. The sink is acid, alkali and abrasion resistant, as well as stain and thermal-shock resistant. It is available in White, Matte Black and Pergame. Circle No. 161 on Product Card The Metropole Collection by Newport Brass now includes kitchen faucets that feature the octagonal shapes and soft curves of the bath line. The line includes six products – a kitchen pull-down faucet, bar/prep faucet, wall-mount pot fller, hot and cold water dispensers, and an air gap. The kitchen faucet incorporates magnetic docking technology to hold the spray wand in place when not in use. Circle No. 159 on Product Card Mila International's Atelier line of stainless steel sinks features a patent-pending technology that allows the sink to be mounted completely fush with the countertop, creating a seamless transition with any countertop material. A new fush- mounting option was created with these sinks. Circle No. 165 on Product Card Kohler's stainless steel Prolifc kitchen sink has three diferent work zones and fve accessories, allowing each user to customize the sink. Five functional accessories ft securely on the beveled edges of the Prolifc sink to allow further customization. Circle No. 168 on Product Card SCHOCK North America announces its new color treatment design called Vintage. Engineered with the company's high-performance material CRISTADUR, the antique look includes shimmering fecks of rose, copper and gold hues that burnish throughout the sink. Circle No. 163 on Product Card Brizo's new collection of articulating kitchen faucets feature a spray wand that can be easily docked and undocked, and the arm can be positioned at various heights and angles for diferent tasks. When the faucet is undocked, the spray wand can move around the kitchen sink. When docked, the wand stays in place with Brizo MagneDock Technology. The articulating arm is now available on the Artesso (shown) and the Solna faucets. Circle No. 169 on Product Card The Geo Arch is a single-lever pull-down kitchen faucet from Kraus USA. The faucet's two-tone design features insets in granite fnish that refect the natural beauty of stone. Circle No. 162 on Product Card Lenova's Apogee kitchen sink is formed of heavy-duty 16-gauge, type 304 nickel-bearing stainless steel. The new sink features high-density sound absorption pads covered with a thick rubberized insulation layer on all bottom surfaces. The sink measures 32-1/4"x18-1/8" overall and features a depth of 9". Circle No. 164 on Product Card Hansgrohe has incorporated multi-spray handshowers into its faucets. The Metris 2-spray HighArc and Prep, as well as the Focus 2-Spray HighArc and Prep kitchen faucets feature an extendable handshower with two jet types (laminar and needle). The faucet lines are available in Chrome or Steel Optik fnishes. Shown is the Focus faucet. Circle No. 160 on Product Card SpecialtyStainless.com provides customizable stainless steel countertops and sink options. Shown here is a retro modern countertop design in custom stainless steel featuring a large built-in sink, integral drain board and marine edging. Circle No. 166 on Product Card Danze, Inc. has added the Parma Cafe kitchen faucet to its contemporary line of kitchen products. The faucet is a tailored, compact piece designed for smaller spaces, and measures 1-3/4" in diameter, with a spout diameter at 22 mm versus 30 mm. To add to the streamlined design, Danze placed the lever higher on the faucet's base. The faucet operates at 1.75 gpm to meet water-savings and CalGreen requirements. It's available in both Chrome and Stainless Steel fnishes. Circle No. 167 on Product Card DIVERSE SELECTIONS The overarching desire to create unique spaces leads to a vast range of choices available in both fnish and materials. While no one fnish or material clearly stands out above all others, several standard options remain popular, and others are begin- ning to emerge as leaders. The standard fnishes, such as polished and satin nickel, are still very popular in the kitchen, says Rohl, but over the last year there has also been a resurgence and interest in warmer, gold brass tones. "We expect that to continue into 2015," he says. "When pairing these warm-toned faucets with sinks, there are more color/fnish options than ever before," he remarks. Judd Lord, senior director of industrial design for Delta Faucet Co. based in Indianapolis, IN agrees. "In faucets, we continue to see clean geometries paired with warmer fnishes such as Brilliance Brushed Bronze, Cocoa Bronze, Champagne Bronze and Venetian Bronze," he says. "Brushed and polished nickels also remain strong choices, and matte black is gaining a small foothold, working as an updated alternative to wrought iron or as a contemporary statement." Schrage adds, "Brushed stainless faucet-matched fnishes continue to be a popular complement to stainless appliance selections, but oil-rubbed bronze and polished nickel fnishes can make wonderful design statements at the kitchen sink." Materials continue to focus on stainless steel and brass, says Wood. "Regarding fnish, we see a contin- ued strength in stainless steel and a resurgence in uncoated brass products that age over time," he says. Moen is seeing brushed fnishes as the most popu- lar choices in the kitchen and bath for the frst time, says Conroy. "Chrome has been king for a number of years, thanks to its versatility and durability. However, there are now a number of advancements