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MAR 2016

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ILVE has launched a Custom Color Program for ranges and hoods in 213 RAL Classic colors, available for both ILVE collections – the Majestic and Nostalgie. Both series also come in standard colors. ILVE ranges, available from EuroChef, come in 60", 48", 40", 36", 30" and a city- sized 24" in the Nostalgie line. Circle No. 168 on Product Card New premium front control ranges from Whirlpool Corp. incorporate the Flex Install (FIT) System. The 6.2-cu.-ft. Front Control Electric Range with True Convection and 5.8-cu.-ft. Front Control Gas Range Plus True Convection both include FIT System technology and are available in stainless steel, Black Ice and White Ice. Circle No. 170 on Product Card With the Evo Afnity 30G Gas Cooktop, foods can be prepared directly on the cooking surface. The 30G has a 30" diameter ceramic clad steel cook surface heated underneath by inner and outer gas tube burners. Circle No. 169 on Product Card GE Monogram's pizza oven brings restaurant-quality cooking capabilities to the home kitchen. The oven fts into a standard wall oven cavity. It has a compact interior ventilation system that requires no special installation. Pizzas can cook in two minutes, and the oven can be app-controlled from a smartphone. Circle No. 171 on Product Card BLEND OR POP The desire for personalization isn't just about function, but carries over into aesthetics. Some want their appliances to make a grand statement, while others are barely meant to be seen. According to Brian Maynard, director of marketing for Jenn-Air, based in Benton Harbor, MI, "Appliances are often the centerpiece of the kitchen or they may have a more subtle presence. Someone who entertains a lot may prefer a 48" pro-style dual-fuel range with a custom hood that serves as a bold centerpiece. Another preference might be for a more streamlined look with one of our downdraft cooktops in an island, eliminating the need for ventilation in the sightlines." "A magnifcent cooking appliance can truly anchor a kitchen, as an eye-catching piece of 'kitchen jewelry' ready to make a statement in the kitchen," says Elkin. "Our Pro Grand Ranges are a great example of the 'engagement ring' of the kitchen. Innovative appliances can also virtually disappear into the countertop, as with the sleek solid black surface of our Freedom Induction Cooktop," he adds. Designers looking to make that bold statement might also integrate color into the design. "Color is everywhere, from retro grey to pop pastels as the optimism in the market is lending itself to greater customization and person- alization," says Haber. "The trend or desire for color is directly connected to consumers and designers wanting to 'have it their way.' No one is decorating "You used to have an oven and a cooktop, and that was it. Now, we give them the choice," he says. "It's not like one cooktop has to ft it all." Specialized appliances for each cooking trend – be it wok cooking or in- door grilling – allow for chefs and those passionate about food to utilize their kitchen in any way they see ft. Dan Nichols, executive v.p. at Caliber Appliances based in Huntington Beach, CA, says that the frm's focus is on the personal story behind the aspiring home chef. "We pay attention to designing a product that is elegant and [that] is seen as a partner in the process of creating special dishes for family and guests," he says. "Caliber prod- ucts are designed much like a custom piece of furniture, where the home chef can customize with an endless palate of colors and trims, including exclusive wood handles and details that make the appliance the meal is prepared with integral to the social process of sharing meals together." Size trends are linked to this desire for personalization as well, manufacturers say. "There is no longer a 'one-size-fts-all' approach," says Elkin. "Culinary enthusiasts and ultimate entertainers in the luxu- ry market are designing their kitchens and homes to be highly person- alized, with as much – or as little – refrigeration and cooking space as they desire." Big Chill's new color for its Retro line – Turquoise – is paying tribute to the 1950s, the era of inspiration for the collection. The line ofers eight other colors – White, Black, Cherry Red, Beach Blue, Orange, Jadite Green, Buttercup Yellow and Pink Lemonade. Big Chill products also come in more than 200 custom colors. Circle No. 164 on Product Card Units in the European style range collec- tion from Fagor America are designed with a European convection fan system and built-in rotisserie feature. In 24" and 36", the stainless steel ranges operate on 15 amps of power and run on natural gas or liquefed petroleum. The oven features seven pre-set cooking programs. Circle No. 165 on Product Card Samsung has evolved its Flex Duo Oven Range with the introduction of Dual Door. The new door technology ofers two doors that have been integrated into one range to provide three cooking confgurations. Circle No. 166 on Product Card The SmartGrill by Lynx Grills features the MyChef operating system, which allows the user to choose a recipe via speech recognition or app. Once programmed, the grill ignites and heats itself to grilling temperature, and then guides the user through the cooking process. Circle No. 167 on Product Card March 2016 • KitchenBathDesign.com 51

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