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46 | Kitchen & Bath Design News | June 2015 Product Trend Report By Elizabeth Richards make up only 15% of the frm's business but has risen to an almost 50/50 split currently. Brian Yahn, sales manager, Plain & Fancy Custom Cabine- try in Schaeferstown, PA also sees a noticeable move toward frameless "all access" cabinetry and a shift toward building custom cabinetry with technology in mind. "People are living on their devices, and many designs accommodate a place to view, charge and store these devices," he says. Bill Mullineaux, v.p. of sales & marketing, Quality Custom Cabinetry, Inc. in New Holland, PA says kitchens are becoming simpler, but at the same time, customers are requiring more from cabinet manufacturers. Beyond the basic construction of the cabinets, consumers are looking for integrated storage and organizational solutions, technology and LED lighting, he notes. "Kitchens overall are becoming the focal point of the home, therefore people are spending more on the cabinets and the kitchen is a show piece," says Angela O'Neill, director of marketing and advertising, Wellborn Cabi- net, Inc. in Ashland, AL. She sees the trend toward open-space kitchens on the rise, and believes design is headed toward transitional styling and away from traditional door styles with a lot of embellishments. O ne of the most prominent features in the kitchen, the cabinetry has a dual role to play. First, cabinets must make a powerful design statement that refects the tastes of the individual homeowner. But equally important is to ensure intentional design of specifc features that will take into account exactly what the cabinets will contain. Trending right now are cabinets that ofer a clean, simple look in painted whites or greys, Shaker and slab doors and custom options that include technology and make sense for the needs of the individual homeowner. So say manufacturers recently surveyed by Kitchen & Bath Design News . "Technology in the kitchen is now expected to be incor- porated into the design, as are integrated, energy-saving appliances," says Cindy Draper, marketing manager, Canyon Creek Cabinetry in Monroe, WA. Designers are incorporating furniture-style design features as the kitchen becomes more than just a work station for preparing and cooking food, she adds. Open shelving is also on the rise, along with frame- less cabinetry, which used to Simple Elegance Cabinet design focuses on simple, clean looks, painted fnishes, and purposeful placement of storage options to suit the personal needs of the homeowner. The Germany-produced Warendorf kitchen has received two Red Dot Awards 2015 for two of its products – the contour shelf and functional channel in the worktop. These bespoke cabinets use materials from select local suppliers in the premium segment. Formerly Miele kitchens, War- endorf is now available for distribution in the U.S. through Euro America Distributors . Circle No. 160 on Product Card RSI Professional Cabinet Solutions ' new international fnishes, Satomi and Mayu, are designed to meet the trend- ing appeal in thermofoil cabinetry by presenting warm and natural-looking organic wood grains. Satomi is a foil that resembles driftwood, with its darker wood grain and subtle grey undertones, lending a coastal feel with a contemporary touch. Satomi is shown on the Lenox door style. Circle No. 159 on Product Card Grandview Products Co. recently added the Slate stain to its Windsor Birch door style. The door is also available in nine wood-look stains. All are highly transparent to show the natural color and grain pattern variations of the wood. Circle No. 158 on Product Card The Embassy Row kitchen by Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry features detailed craftsmanship and hidden features, all in a traditional design with a contemporary twist. Built-in linen racks allow for tablecloth storage, and easily accessible, vertical bi-pass doors hide the espresso maker in plain sight. The contrasting center island allows for multi-person food prep. Circle No. 156 on Product Card Cabico Custom Cabinetry has added a fresh new twist by launching Every Day Made Fresh, which features six new colors and six new door profles. The color options include plays on grey and white tones, fulflling demand for today's most popular neutrals. The door profles, fve wood op- tions and one MDF, are all transitional in their styling. Colors in the line include Blue Fir, Streaked Limestone, White Crane, Hollow White, Nantucket Gray and Summer Storm. Circle No. 155 on Product Card Fabuwood recently launched its Fusion line, a transitional style that merges modern and tradi- tional. Balancing modern and classic aesthetics, Fusion is available in Blanc and Chestnut. Circle No. 157 on Product Card