All bets are off on what you'll find at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). The event, held this week February 27-29, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, hosted 600+ exhibitors across 450,000 square feet. It's no wonder that it's considered the premiere event for trade professionals and home enthusiasts seeking cutting-edge technologies.
The Delta® Clarifi™ Shower Filter helps homeowners reduce impurities, such as chlorine and sediment, from your shower water. Simply attach the patented design to your current supply line and shower head. The system will filter materials that may cause dry skin and hair.
Also available in December 2024, Delta® Clarifi™ Tankless Reverse Osmosis System. The product filters out more than 90 contaminants from your drinking water, including lead, microplastics, chemicals, PFAS, pharmaceuticals, nitrates, and heavy metals. The system is certified against National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards and is designed for reliable, easy-to-use in-home water filtration.
"I was really excited by the Bertazzoni brand and how they seem to really be taking their products to the next level," shared Thom Filicia in the Home and Design Trendspotting Report by the 2024 NKBA Design Council. "One of the things that I was most excited about was their induction cooktop with a downdraft, which is something I haven’t seen before. Not only does this add a huge amount of functionality to their product and the cooking experience, but they did it in a way where it’s really seamless and aesthetically pleasing."
The brand, already synonymous with quality engineering, also pays close attention to kitchen trends. It releases an annual design trend report that reveals the ways in which consumers value suitability, convenience, and kitchen technology. The 36" wide range includes four cooking zones, and each area has nine power levels plus booster for powerful and precise cooking. Two bridge areas also combine to create a larger zone. The integrated hood has five speeds ranging from 160 to 400 CFM, and is 100% safe against the occasional water spill, plus, its filter is dishwasher safe. "[The induction downdraft] was definitely a top "wow" moment for me during the show," agreed Celerie Kemble of Kemble Interiors.
SMEG, a leading appliance brand, turned heads at KBIS with its 3-part Vitality System that helps homeowners prepare and preserve high-quality, healthy food. The system is comprised of a Blast Chiller, Vacuum Drawer, and Combi-Steam Oven:
- Blast Chiller: A Best of KBIS Award finalist in the “Game-Changing Innovation” category, the Blast Chiller delivers on-demand rapid cooling for foods, stopping the growth of bacteria which in turn extends the shelf life of everyday foods by up to 70%. Its functions offer a range of cold and hot programs, plus new functions: yogurt and multi-step, which activate two different automated programs.
- Vacuum Drawer: Allows users to create professional results in the comfort of their own homes with a vacuum sealing process that rapidly slows down the deterioration and oxidation of food, protecting from bacteria while locking in nutrients, flavors, and aromas.
- Combi-Steam Oven: Combines traditional cooking functions with steam to optimize healthy food preparation. Additionally, the Sous Vide function is created specifically for cooking vacuum-packed food for fresh, nutrient-dense, on-demand, quick meals.
How can homeowners use it?
- to freeze seasonal fruit and vegetables
- to keep delicious ingredients fresh for longer periods
- to cook your preserved fresh ingredients in the steam oven for a healthy meal that retains 100% of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients
FreePower, the wireless charging pioneer, debuted its state-of-the-art technology that can turn any surface into a charging station. Be on the lookout for this wireless charger as commercial builders and interior designers incorporate it into restaurants, hotels, and—eventually, residential kitchen countertops. Smart homes—and smart kitchens—are a leading trend in home improvement, after all.
FreePower for Countertop was nominated for three 2024 Best of KBIS Awards for 2024 in the Style Statement: Kitchen, Game-Changing Innovation, and Best in Show categories.
Founded in 2010, ADS has become a leading manufacturer in the Ukrainian market. ADS produces a range of products including sliding wardrobes, kitchen facades crafted from aluminum profiles, and aluminum profile storage solutions. Additionally, they offer essential accessories and profiles for furniture production. Their product lineup extends to wardrobe systems, along with associated accessories, and they provide stylish and functional solutions for interior partitions.
Ukrainian manufacturers featured at KBIS demonstrate exceptional quality and design without the luxury price tag we've grown accustomed to. More participants include:
- Furniture Park: Custom-made furniture and modular wardrobe systems
- Garant: High-quality cabinet furniture
- Pikart Lights: Sleek, contemporary accent lighting systems with clean lines made with materials reminiscent of ancient craftsmanship.
- VIYAR: Furniture components — they offer everything you would need to produce individual furniture.
- ReStyle: Modular furniture
- Aria: A leader in artificial stone processing, providing products such as bathroom countertops and reception desks.
- Meblens: Meblens specializes in exclusive and individually approached furniture designs, with a focus on flawless quality and perfection. Their modern production facility ensures innovative and creative furniture solutions for residential and commercial spaces.
- Zavadski: Chandeliers that blend Scandinavian style with references to classical European designs.
