K/BIS Seeks 'Full House' in Vegas

The 2005 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show (K/BIS) ups the ante as it settles into Las Vegas for the very first time.


Undermount Bar Sinks
Eight undermount models make up the Elements Decorative Bar Sink line from BLANCO America, Inc. (Booth 1436). Elements Decorative Bar Sinks come in a range of large bowl sizes and feature a satin polished finish.
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Toilet Series
American Standard (Booth 6629) offers the Champion series of bath products, featuring a 3.5" flush valve
for 1.6-gpf gravity-fed toilets, plus a slow-close toilet seat with a lift-off feature for cleaning purposes. The Champion Select is one of four new two-piece styles available with Champion flushing technology.
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Consoles & Vanities
DECOLAV, Inc.'s (Booth 6427) expansion of its Lavatory Console Collection offers units with enhanced storage capabilities, the company reports. The new consoles and vanities combine aspects of other DECOLAV collections, including vitreous china, tempered glass and stainless steel, with hardwood finishes of maple, mahogany and cherry. Many of the consoles include wall shelves, mirrors, drawers and storage shelves.
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Venetian-Style Light Fixtures
Baci by Remcraft (Booth 4429) has introduced the Murrina Glass G-9 Halogen Series of wall fixtures. This collection of functional art features hand-blown, Venetian style, cased white opal glass shades with multi-colored milleflori accents. The milleflori ("a thousand flowers") Venetian glass beads are designed, according to Baci, to capture the look of Italy's artisan heritage. The die-cast canopy and heavy-tuned fittings are solid brass and available in chrome, brass and satin nickel, as well as in custom finishes. These fixtures are offered as a wall-mounted sconce and in two sizes of pendants, with a choice of cord or stem suspension.
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Free-Standing Range
The 30" Free-Standing Range Series from Bosch Home Appliances (Booth 5335D) combines an assortment of cooking and convenience features. The convection range offers several Bosch exclusive features, including Genuine European Convection with third heating element and a Touch & Turn oven control. Consumers can choose from black, white, biscuit and stainless steel, in a range of models with different package options.
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Cabinetry Door Style
Inspired by the Spanish coast, the Valencia door style from Medallion Cabinetry, Inc. (Booth 1223) features pillowed detailing, mitered corners and a raised insert panel. Valencia is shown here in Cherry with a Pecan stain and a hand-applied glaze burnish. The center island workspace is fashioned with component drawers and profiled stock.
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Pantry Pull-Out
The Swing Pantry Pull-Out, from H'fele America Co. (Booth 161), is the latest addition to the company's collection of kitchen organization products. The Swing Pantry allows stored contents to be accessed quickly, the company reports. A variety of storage baskets and tray options are available and can be hung on the frame at different heights. The pull-out also comes with an integrated Soft Stop feature to prevent slamming.
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Acrylic Bathtub
Clarke Products Inc. (Booth 6849) has added the Heirloom Bath to its Simple Pleasures line of acrylic bathtubs. Measuring 72"x42"x22", Heirloom tubs are equipped with either whirlpool or bubbling air massage, or both. The whirlpool massage incorporates 12 high-flow jets including Clarke's Diamond Massage, consisting of a lumbar jet, two shoulder jets and a neck jet. Electronic controls allow multi-speed pumps to offer a variety of adjustments of water pressure and variable massage, such as wave action.
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Japanese Bath
Diamond Spas, Inc. (Booth 7367) has introduced a double-seat, stainless steel Japanese soaker, also available in copper. Dimensionally, the bath stands at 42"x72"x32". Located on each end of the bath is a low bench seat designed for two bathers.
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