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ZEN Design from Solua introduces the KALIO handle home collection. Shown here in antique copper, the distinctive pull makes a unique design statement. The collection is also available in antique rust and polished chrome. Circle No. 209 on Product Card These leather scroll bar pulls sport a rounded front edge that creates a natural grip surface. The hardware from Doug Mockett & Co. is set on a complementary base, with end caps that match the base and provide an elegant finishing touch. The pulls are available in three sizes with a choice of five leather finishes and two base finishes. Circle No. 208 on Product Card Inspired by sea vistas and the horizon lines of the ocean, the Wave collection from Du Verre Hardware plays with light and texture. Fashioned from eco-friendly recycled aluminum, the hardware is offered in two knobs and four pulls in Satin Nickel, Antique Brass and Oil-Rubbed Bronze. Circle No. 211 on Product Card The all-new AIR hinge from Salice gets mitered into both the cabinetry and the door it closes. Available from Hafele, the hinge is fully adjustable in three directions by way of an eccentric cam. The AIR features a choice of integrated soft close or push to open. Circle No. 210 on Product Card A hammered look is now offered on Turnstyle Designs' brass parts, in- cluding D-handles, scrolls and other cabinet hardware. The technique is produced by hammering the surface by hand using planishing hammers to beat the pattern into the metal. Scroll lengths come in 101mm, 155mm and 196mm, in Polished Nickel, Burnished Brass and Bright Chrome. Circle No. 213 on Product Card Handmade in the U.S., the Motif Col- lection of decorative hardware from Soko by Jaye Design is fashioned from bronze or high-grade stainless steel. The knobs and pulls feature a rugged, hand-wrought look, and are available in 10 finishes: antique, black, gunmetal, lustre, mink, natural, oil-rubbed bronze, wrought, polished stainless and satin stainless. Circle No. 212 on Product Card Sietto's recently introduced Band- width collection is created from glass and features simple patterns and neutral colors that are designed to work well in a wide variety of spaces. The handcrafted pieces are available in two distinct pulls and two knobs. Circle No. 215 on Product Card A Horse Chestnut design embellish- es a knob, pull and wood knob from Notting Hill Decorative Hardware. Chestnut leaves frame a center circle on the pull, allowing the beauty of a wood cabinet to be seen. The match- ing knob and coordinating wood knob come in Antique Brass (shown), Antique Copper, Antique Pewter, Dark Brass and Brilliant Pewter. Circle No. 214 on Product Card "Clean, contemporary looks are all the rage right now. Touch-to-open mechanisms, with either electronic or mechanical components, are the key element to achieve this handleless look," adds Smith. In addition to the sleek appearance, she says, touch-to-open options are easy to operate for people of all ages and abilities. "Push to open has taken the kitchen industry by storm, allowing for today's kitchens to have a clean, sleek look," states Armour. "Updates in undermount drawer slide technology have made this all possible. While in years past you had to choose between push to open and soft close, functional hardware has improved to where you can now have the best of both worlds in one design." Fitzpatrick notes that Grass has seen an increase in demand for touch-to- open cabinet doors and drawers as well. McElveen believes electronic components are still cost prohibitive for the majority of kitchens. "For the most high-end kitchens, we're seeing trash can pull-outs as the most common feature with electronic compo- nents," he says. "Smart homes, specifically kitchens, are changing the way we live at home," notes Peele. "They are also changing the way we look at design. Accessibility, convenience and the overall user experience are all very im- portant elements to consider when integrating accessible power options throughout the kitchen, especially into countertops." ▪ "While classic finishes such as brushed nickel and oil-rubbed bronze continue to lead the way, bold new finishes are on the rise," adds Chamberlin. "Glamorous brushed brass is one of our favorites – it offers a look that is both modern yet luxe," she says. Golden tones are currently trending, Subran notes, from polished and shiny to matte, in combinations with other colors such as bronze, chocolate, caramel, champagne, beige and pink. Colors to follow next year are cham- pagne bronze, caramel bronze, rose gold, black, and different variations of blues, reds, oranges, yellows and greens, he adds. "Our top finish choice is still the brushed nickel and has been for years, but polished nickel has now overtaken oil-rubbed bronze as the second most popular in our line," says Reifsnyder. "We are also starting to see more requests for warmer-toned hardware – again, seen in the influence of polished nickel surpassing polished chrome on the 'want list,'" he states. Pressley sees a desire for functional hardware in darker tones that give a warmer look and feel. NEW APPLICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY Technology is always part of the conversation these days. "We are seeing the emergence of self-closing technology on many kitchen cabinets, as well as integration of smart devices," says Chamberlin. 62 Kitchen & Bath Design News • December 2016 PRODUCT TREND REPORT