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.


Expanded Solid Surfacing Hues
DuPont Corian's (Booth 2136) line of solid surfacing now includes six new colors ' Concrete, Fawn, Serene Sage, Suede, Tranquil and Whisper. These new introductions, according to DuPont, were designed to blend with the most prevalent materials used in today's homes.
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Elongated Toilets
The Maxwell line of elongated toilets is the latest offering from Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC (Booth 4035). It joins the company's Maxwell Series pedestal and drop-in lavatories, faucets and fittings. All Maxwell two-piece toilets ' round front, elongated and 17"-high elongated ' are enhanced with a slim-line tank. All models are 1.6-gpf and gravity-fed with siphon jet action and a reverse-trap design, and are offered in white, bone and biscuit.
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Bath Exhaust Kits
Fantech (Booth 3173) offers a line of Dual-Port Bathroom Exhaust Kits, which facilitate ventilation in several areas of a bath with one remote-mounted Fantech Exhaust Fan. Most kits are ENERGY STAR-rated for efficiency and low noise, notes the company. A kitchen ventilation system that includes the Fantech Hood Liner, an optional Silencer and a remote-mounted Fantech Exhaust Fan is also available.
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Bath Cabinetry
Bath cabinetry in white ' shown here ' is available from irpinia Kitchens (Booth 8329). Here it's used in a master bath application to create the appearance of a spa, according to the company. A soft, monochromatic color scheme decorates such architectural features as columns, crown moulding, arched windows and ceilings, with a mirror to create the illusion of increased volume. Hand-crafted details adorn Windsor doors and a hand-woven tapestry.
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Counter-Depth Refrigerator
In addition to fitting most standard refrigerator openings with overhead cabinets, KitchenAid's (Booth 4577) Architect Side-by-Side Counter-Depth refrigerator offers extra floor space, according to the company. The 69", side-by-side, counter-depth unit is available with a choice of exterior designs and colors, including smooth black, white and biscuit doors. Other features include contoured door handles, wrap-around stainless steel doors, stainless-look trim and panels, and trim able to accept custom or available accessory panels for a framed look.
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Dishwasher
The Platinum limited-edition dishwasher from Miele, Inc. (Booth 7276) is being released to celebrate the company's 75th anniversary in dishwasher production. Features include a stainless steel interior cavity, 14 international place settings, a third-level cutlery tray, three temperature selections in six wash programs, a "Turbothermic" drying system and the capacity to add new wash programs over time.
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Drawer Runners
Blum Inc. (Booth 722) is building BLUMOTION into the company's TANDEM full-extension concealed runners. According to the company, the integrated system makes heavily loaded drawers close slowly, quietly and smoothly without disturbing the contents. TANDEM plus BLUMOTION adapts to different weights and closing forces, the firm adds.
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Teapot Bath Suite
The Lockwood Collection teapot bathroom suite from Delta Faucet Co. (Booth 4535) comes with a range of coordinating accessories and lighting, including a rain-can showerhead. The Lockwood Collection is available in an Aged Pewter finish.
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Luxury Whirlpool Line
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath (Booth 6835) has partnered with luxury car designer Pininfarina to create designs for its latest whirlpool bath line. The first product to come from this partnership is the Morphosis product line, which includes three models: Alpha, with an arch running above the whirlpool; Gamma, shaped to allow for a multi-sensorial experience with freedom of movement; and Sigma, with a soft, organic design intended to integrate with its surroundings.
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Worktop Sinks
Julien, Inc.'s (Booth 642) line of worktop sinks includes a backsplash for access to utensils, knives or flowers, as well as space on top to install a lotion dispenser. A wooden knife block comes non-treated for custom staining. An off-center drain increases the available working space, while the deep sink features top-mounted, retrofit installation.
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