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72 | Kitchen & Bath Design News | May 2015 New Products Colors Added to Quartz Countertop Collection Caesarstone has added 10 colors to its Classico collection of quartz countertops, including distinctive colors with striking veins and those resembling granite and concrete. The slabs are non-porous, and heat-, stain- and scratch-resistant. Two new colors with artful veins – Vanilla Noir and Alpine Mist (shown) – ofer designs of delicate, wide veins. Alpine Mist presents a lustrous white, glossy look with white detail. Circle No. 189 on Product Card Full-Size Refrigerator Makes Debut Making its debut in the full-size residential refrigerator market, True Refrigeration has introduced the True 42. This refrigerator features a stainless-steel exterior, ergonomically designed tubular handles, dual compressors and evaporators and the company's True Precision temperature control with an LCD readout. Circle No. 182 on Product Card Tub Filler Mimics Waterfall This Artos waterfall tub fller from Westover is 12" wide and faunts a contemporary style. It features a fow pattern from full capacity of 16 gpm down to 4 gpm, which allows for custom control for any sized tub. Circle No. 181 on Product Card Micro Drawer Gets Update Sharp Electronics ' next generation Microwave Drawer Ovens incorporates a low-profle stainless steel design with a concealed control panel. The control opens up to a 45-degree angle, then folds away for a clean look. The Microwave Drawer ofers fexible placement options below an island, peninsula or standard cabinetry, and can also be installed below or adjacent to a wall oven. The unit features the Easy Touch automatic drawer system, which ofers a smooth power open and a hands-free close. It is available in 24" and 30" sizes. Circle No. 186 on Product Card Oven Gets Smart A sleek, dual convection wall oven from Jenn-Air is the brand's frst with wireless con- nectivity and a fully functioning application for iOS and Android devices. The app will give users control of the oven's functions and performance from their smartphones and tablets. The oven includes the Jenn-Air Culinary Center, an interactive, image-driven system that uses the oven's advanced cooking system, a series of algorithms and chef-tested cooking pro- grams to give cooks control in achieving desired results. Circle No. 180 on Product Card Tile Resembles Agate The Agate Glass collection from Lunada Bay Tile now includes the Agate Hexagon. The classic hexagon shape is updated through the use of agate glass, which is evocative of the semi-precious stone found in volcanic formations. The tiles contain up to 70 percent post-consumer recycled glass, and are available in 15 diferent colors and two fnishes. Circle No. 185 on Product Card Faucet Shows Tapered Look Bjarke Ingels of the Danish architectural practice Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has joined Kallista in the creation of the company's latest collection, Taper by BIG – a KiBiSi collaboration. The entire faucet is three pieces, with a one-piece spout and no base, bonnet, escutcheon or seams. The forward-leaning profle features a 90-degree bend, with a spout tip that is fush with the faucet. It is available in Chrome, Nickel Silver and Brushed Nickel, as well as nine specialty fnishes. Circle No. 184 on Product Card Tub Sports Classic Details Victoria + Albert 's new Worcester tub mirrors the detailing originally found in classic stonework with its ribbed plinth and rim. Made from the brand's ENGLISHCAST, a naturally white material rich in Volcanic Limestone, it is solid throughout, durable and easy to clean, according to the frm, and fts one or two users. A generous size and height allows the bather to completely submerge. Circle No. 188 on Product Card Toilet Revamps Flush The VorMax toilets from American Standard are high-efciency fxtures that remove waste using only 1.28 gallons of water per fush with one powerful jet of water. The bowl's CleanCurve Rim omits the rim overhang and tiny holes where dirt and buildup can accumulate. The EverClean antimicrobial fnish inhibits the growth of stain and odor-causing bacteria, mold and mildew on the surface, according to the company. The toilets features a Right Height (16-1/2") elongated bowl. Circle No. 187 on Product Card Silgranit Adds Sink Offering BLANCO has expanded its DIAMOND SILGRANIT II series to include a new Super Single TRUE UNDERMOUNT. Available in eight colors, the kitchen sink collection now includes 12 style options. The latest sink is designed for ease of installation, and features a large-capacity bowl with design details such as soft drain grooves. It features the SILGRANIT II patented formula that resists scratches, heat, food acids and more. Circle No. 183 on Product Card