Kitchen & Bath Design News

MAR 2016

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The Estate-scaled line of 36" and 48" All- Gas Ranges and Cooktops from Caliber Appliances have been designed in collab- oration with top architects and designers. Estate-scaled and refned, the Caliber Professional Range series is completely customizable in color and trim fnishes. Circle No. 163 on Product Card Cooking and entertaining go hand in hand, and the personal tastes of home chefs are driving the demand for features that both simplify and personalize the cooking experience. BY ELIZABETH RICHARDS Cooking With Style ooking at home has moved beyond the day-to-day need to feed a family. It's been elevated to its own form of entertainment, and the tools a homeowner needs to carry out this task are becoming more important every day. Cooking appliances are far more than just a cooktop and oven, with a multitude of options that provide the exact experience each individual is seeking. Designers creating these culinary centers must take into account not only the type of cooking desired, but also the way the appliances ft into the overall design of the room. "The focus certainly has moved past the idea of saving money by cooking at home," says Melissa Haber, director of sales & marketing for EuroChef USA. "Now we stay at home to eat healthier or to be with friends or family, and entertaining is top of mind," she states. Sometimes, an appliance is meant to capture the attention of guests, while other homeowners prefer to have appliances blend in and almost disappear. Whatever the preference, the appliances need to fow with the overall style of the home. "The kitchen is becoming the new living space in the home, so we need to start looking at cooking appliances and demanding they ft in with the larger aesthetics of a home and living space," states Bob Bergeth, general manager of contract builder sales at Whirlpool Corp. in Benton Harbor, MI. Along with visual appeal, cooking appliances must ofer variety and personalization of cooking styles and be easy and intuitive to use. Induction and steam cooking are on the rise, as are connected appliances. As people experiment with design, pops of color are also becoming more prominent in appliance design, though stainless steel remains the most popular fnish. That's according to manufacturers recently surveyed by Kitchen & Bath Design News. PERSONAL TASTE Everyone has their own unique style when it comes to cooking and enter- taining. Multiple cooks in the same house want diferent cooking options when it's their turn to prepare the meal. Manufacturers say they see an upturn in a desire for multiple choices within the same kitchen, or even within the same appliance. "This year, Thermador is expanding its portfolio of cooking appli- ances as culinary enthusiasts continue to desire an array of appliances that enable ultimate personalization in the kitchen and throughout the home," says Zach Elkin, director, brand marketing for Thermador at BSH Appliances in Irvine, CA. Kais Zaiane, director, Gaggenau North America based in Irvine, CA, agrees that allowing people to customize their appliance is important. C Culinarian Series Ranges from Capital Cooking Equipment feature three Culinarian Open Burners rated at 25,000 BTUs, with all burners capable of a deli- cate simmer. The self-cleaning convection oven provides 4.6 cu. ft. of capacity. The oven ofers bake, broil, convection bake, convection broil and convection rotisserie. Circle No. 161 on Product Card Dacor's Discovery iQ 48" Dual-Fuel Range features an integrated, wirelessly connected tablet with a Dacor iQ Con- troller, that can recognize and respond to voice commands via the Discovery iQ app. With this technology, home chefs can control their range from anywhere using a smartphone. Circle No. 162 on Product Card Pantone's 2016 Colors of the Year – Rose Quartz and Serenity – are available on Elmira Stove Works' 1950s-inspired Northstar kitchen appliances. Custom RAL colors Light Pink and Brilliant Blue align with the Pantone colors, while blending well with other palettes. Over 200 custom colors are available. Circle No. 160 on Product Card 50 Kitchen & Bath Design News • March 2016 PRODUCT TREND REPORT

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