Janet Cook
In August I wrote about the innovative bathroom product winners at the national Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS). Companies compete for Gold or Silver in five categories: those that make a design statement, are game changing, are most functional, are standout sustainable, or in the wellness trailblazer category, plus the coveted top award, 2024 KBIS Best in Show. Here are ones you might want to include in your next kitchen remodel!
Best in Show, FreePower for wireless surface charging for cell phones on stone countertops.
Gold Style Statement Award, Bertazzoni Professional Series 48-inch Induction Range. This Induction cooktop range has six cooking zones, which includes a bridge and a cast iron removable griddle. The convection oven has seven shelf levels with telescopic glides, a built-in probe, and air-frying, grilling, and searing capabilities. The smaller oven can be used for warming. Both have soft close doors.
Silver Style Statement Award, Viking RVL Collection, a suite of smart kitchen appliances streamlined in one interface. Their innovative line offers speed, steam, and convection ovens; induction cooktops; warming drawers; and built-in refrigerators.
Gold Game Changing Innovation, JennAir Luxury 30-inch SlimTechTM Insulation Column Refrigerator. This Smart Energy Star Certified refrigerator boasts of being the quietest leading luxury built-in with three temperature/humidity cooling zones with all dark metal and glass bins and shelves that naturally resist odors.
Silver Game Changing Innovation, Novy Lighting Shelf Pro. This black anodized shelf provides top and bottom adjustable lighting for both ambient and functional light activated with a hand gesture.
Gold Most Functional Find, Blum Revego Is a seamless installation of paneling to conceal cabinetry, which, with a light touch, fold and tuck away when not needed. Good for small, multi-use spaces, e.g., hiding an office desk, bookshelves, etc.
Silver Most Functional Find, Zip Water HydroTap Celsius All-in-One Plus with Pull-Down Sprayer has a touch pad for instant filtered chilled, sparkling, or boiling water. At a touch of the nozzle button, the spray mode uses unfiltered water. It has a cord management system so the hose will easily extend and retract.
Wellness Trailblazer Silver, FOTILE M6A Water Purifier is an under the sink unit that removes over 99% of harmful metals while preserving essential minerals with a seven-step filtration system.
Happy Kitchen Remodeling!
Janet Cook, Certified Health Coach and Aging in Place Specialist, President of Cook Remodeling (celebrating 45th years), invites you to check out their blog for photos and links to these winners.