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Th Axor Citterio Semi-Pro Kitchen Faucet, created by master architect and designer Antonio Citterio for Hansgrohe, features a dramatic arc with industrial chic coils. The faucet can swivel 360 degrees and ofers two sprays: laminar or needle. The Axor Citterio faucet is available in chrome or steel optik fnishes. CIRCLE NO. 160 ON PRODUCT CARD MGS has added an edgy yet sophisticat- ed detail to its kitchen faucets with the ofering of the Black Steel fnish. Black Steel is a matte black, refned industrial Black PVD fnish. Through PVD, the color penetrates the metal by molecular bond- ing, resulting in a smooth, durable matte black fnish. Shown is the Spin D faucet. CIRCLE NO. 161 ON PRODUCT CARD Delta Faucet Co.'s Essa Kitchen Collec- tion has a soft contemporary take on a Euro design. The collection comes with optional Touch2O Technology featuring TempSense, an LED light at the faucet base that changes from blue to magenta to red. MagnaTite docking keeps the kitchen pull-down spray wand frmly in place with an integrated magnet. CIRCLE NO. 162 ON PRODUCT CARD Gessi's minimalist Oxygene contempo- rary kitchen faucet ofers a 170-degree swiveling spout. Its easy-to-grasp pull-out spray features two choices of jets, with non-return valve. Available in chrome and brushed nickel fnishes, the Oxygene faucet is manufactured of solid brass in Italy. CIRCLE NO. 163 ON PRODUCT CARD Kitchen sinks and faucets set the tone for the kitchen with striking visuals and fawless function. BY ELIZABETH RICHARDS Center of Attention inks and faucets play a role in all of the essential functions in a kitch- en – cooking, cleaning and entertaining. From rinsing vegetables to flling pots, washing dishes to pouring a glass of water, these elements are likely used more often than anything else in the kitchen. The kitchen sink and faucet area is becoming increasingly important in the overall design of a kitchen space as well. "Many say that the kitchen is the 'heart of the home.' It's an essential room – and the focal point is often the kitchen faucet," says Derek Taylor, product manager at Hansgrohe in Alpharetta, GA. "It's also one of the workhorses of the kitchen, so it really has to function at a high level and also deliver on looks." "Just like the bath, the faucet is the 'jewelry,'" says Noah Taft, senior v.p. marketing & sales for California Faucets in Hungtington Beach, CA. "It is the most used appliance in the room and usually sets the style theme for all of the other appliances. A beautiful design and fnish on a high-quality kitchen faucet can serve as a design focal point." Sinks play an equally important role in design. "We're seeing a return to the kitchen sink as the focal point of the kitchen," adds Naomi Neilson Howard, founder & CEO at Native Trails in San Luis Obispo, CA. "This is especially true for handcrafted, unique sink designs. They are often the in- spiration for an entire design. A hammered copper sink, for instance, might inspire textures in the backsplash or lighting, or it may provide contrast in a contemporary design." In addition to the aesthetic appeal, sinks and faucets must be top-quality products with high functionality. "Features for sinks and faucets have to adapt to a growing need for function, quality and durability by consumer7s," says Kevin Murray, director of marketing and brand management at Purcell Murray in Brisbane, CA. "When designing a kitchen space, all aspects of how the working kitchen will operate need to be considered – from food prep to clean-up." Top sink and faucet trends include a transitional streamlined appear- ance and a desire for easy, efcient functioning. There is a move toward sin- gle-basin sinks and variety in fnishes, including color, as well as a growing trend toward secondary sinks to improve the overall fow of the work in the kitchen. That's according to manufacturers recently surveyed by Kitchen & Bath Design News. STREAMLINED STYLE Kitchen styles are increasingly sleek in design, with clean lines and simplifed visuals. "When it comes to kitchen design overall, designers are streamlining the space and working to create a cleaner, seamless S 36 Kitchen & Bath Design News • February 2016 PRODUCT TREND REPORT