Custom Builder | Design/Production, Writing I wrote and designed the product review section for this bi-monthly publication, Custom Builder. This was for the annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show Issue.
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IBS Annual Product Showcase
Innovations >> PRODUCT REVIEW, CABINETS
Vitra
Vitra has added the Serenade Collection to its Classic Product Line. The Serenade line has a classic country look and is available in cherry wood with raised panel edging and interior half shelving. Optional marble and granite counters and drop in sinks are available. Vitra furniture is hand made and ships fully assembled. www.vitra-usa.com Circle 134 on inquiry card
Yorktowne Cabinetry
Yorktowne is offering an enhanced Appliance Panel Program. This customization program allows for easy ordering of panels for the most common brands of refrigerators, dishwashers and warming drawers. The pre-engineered and pre-priced program incorporates a form that contains model numbers and panel shapes and sizes for common appliance manufacturers. Panels can be ordered in an integrated, overlay or framed style. Custom quotes are available for models not included on the form. www.yorktownecabinetry.com
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Timberlake
03.2006
Omega Cabinetry
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Timberlake has added five new decorative glass inserts to its collection. Four of the designs have a leaded, stained-glass pattern design. The fifth glass design, Meredith, has an open, smooth beveled edge. These new additions can be used in Timberlake’s mullion or open-framed door lines.
Omega has also added a locker cabinet to its furniture cabinet series. The locker cabinet has three storage sections with a fixed vertical, middle partition that can be extended through to the top of the cabinet. The middle section, which is ideal for hanging coats, is anchored by either a single or sideby-side drawer configuration. The entire unit has an open cavity at the bottom for shoe storage. The locker cabinet measures 36 inches wide, 80 inches tall and 18 inches deep. Doors are optional.
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Omega Cabinetry now offers stainless steel doors. This new option is offered in either a smooth, flat recessed panel or as a glass-ready frame. The overlays have a 3-inch frame width which match the frame widths of the Mannheim, Madrid, Monterey and Monroe door styles. These doors are constructed from the same heavy gauge stainless steel used for appliances.
www.timberlake.com
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www.omegacabinetry.com
Circle 136 on inquiry card
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Innovations >> BY RHONDA JACKSON, BUILDINGPRODUCTS@REEDBUSINESS.COM
Bathroom Fixtures � American Standard
The Cascada Furniture Collection from American Standard provides stylish bathroom storage. This contemporary vanity sports three large drawers and a birch solid and veneer exterior. The vanity is offered in 30- and 21-inch sizes with either a tobacco or maple finish. The collection includes matching mirror, stool, wastebasket and floating shelf. The Cascada vanity is designed to house American Standard’s Newbern integral clay sink and countertop. Circle 130 or go to http://pb.ims.ca/5144-130
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Moen introduces custom showers with the ExactTemp Thermostatic Valve. The ExactTemp is a flexible shower system with individual temperature, force and flow controls for the shower head, body sprays and hand shower. This flexible shower system can be installed on one, two or three walls. The trim comes separately in chrome, oil-rubbed bronze, brushed nickel, pewter, wrought iron and antique nickel. A 7-inch rainshower head is also available. Circle 131 or go to http://pb.ims.ca/5144-131
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Vitra introduces the ADA Corina V3 toilet for projects requiring American Disabilities Act compliance. An addition to Vitra’s V3 line, the ADA Corina V3 toilet seat sits 17 inches above the floor. This two-piece, gravity-fed toilet has a 3-inch flush valve with V3 technology: vortex, velocity and vacuum. Circle 136 or go to http:// pb.ims.ca/5144-136
Innovations >> PRODUCT REVIEW, IBS
IBS Product Review Bradford Products
The Southport from Bradford Products is a stainless steel portable spa. The Southport features 12 hydrotherapy jets, handrails and underwater light. The stainless steel and ceramic tiles are engineered for prolonged exposure to the elements — they won’t warp, crack, blister or deteriorate. The Southport can be delivered fully assembled or in prefabricated pieces for on-site assembly. www.bradfordproducts.com
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Crown Heritage
Crown Heritage has developed a patent-pending alignment system and corresponding proprietary tool, EasAlign, for stair system railing and fitting installations. The EasAlign system works with all Crown Heritage stair systems and features invisible magnetic fastening elements. This method for connecting stair parts eliminates wood plugs, nuts, bolts and glue. EasAlign ensures a smooth, strong, completely aligned railing connection and eliminates misfits between handrails and fittings. The EasAlign tool provides the exact method for drilling the fittings for the system. No glue or no sanding is required. www.crownheritage.com
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www.deltafaucet.com
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The NanaScreen is an operable insect screen system. These collapsible, pleated, screen panels can work in tangent with the NanaWall or separately to provide clear, open views and breezes. The screens are comprised of 4-inch wide vertical cassettes that are installed on a single 1/4- inch x 1/2- inch floor track. Each panel can be ordered with full-height magnetic catches and can expand up to 4 feet, 3 inches wide and 8 feet, 6 inches tall. The screen is available in white, clear aluminum and bronze anodized framing. www.nanascreen.com
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03.2006
NanaScreen
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A new tub/shower valve system from Delta Faucet simplifies installation by permitting functional and stylish trim changes without having to change the valve in the wall. The new MultiChoice Universal Valve offers three function options: single- and dualfunction pressure balance, as well as a new dual-function thermostatic valve cartridge. Delta offers the ability to install both pressure balance and thermostatic cartridges in one valve. The Universal Valve works with any of the Delta Monitor pressure balance tub/showers. The MultiChoice Universal Valve allows for easy shower upgrades, eliminates the wrong valve from being installed and uses existing Delta brand trim packages.
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Jenn-Air
Jenn-Air’s new slide-in ranges are ideal for island installations. The new family of slide-in ranges comes in gas, electric and dual-fuel models. The ranges are 30 inches wide with warming drawers and a curved front floating glass design. These ranges are available in black, white and two versions of stainless steel. www.jennair.com Circle 134 on inquiry card
Jenn-Air
Jenn-Air’s under counter built-in Ice Maker creates ice cubes from pure mineral water. Jenn-Air’s Clean Cube system creates ice cubes by continuously circulating water over a 32degree frozen plate until the required amount of ice is produced. This ice maker is available in black, white and stainless steel and custom panels and can make up to 35 pounds of ice a day. www.jennair.com
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