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Las Vegas • Kitchen & Bath Industry Show

Once largely national in scope, the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show has evolved into an influential international exposition. This May, a record-breaking 44,000 professionals filled three halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center to visit more than 1,000 exhibits representing the world’s top designers and manufacturers—including those from North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. This migration of ideas resulted in a merging of European aesthetics and technologies with those from the U.S. - Linda C. Lentz

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Hard core
Fabricated with 80 percent granite, the Blancoprecis multi-level kitchen sink is said to be easy to clean, and scratch- and stain-resistant. Spanning 48”, this clean-up cum work space features two deep basins, an integrated drain area/work surface, sliding walnut cutting board, and colander. Blanco, Lumberton, N.J. www.blancoamerica.com

A touch of class
Taking its cues from Art Nouveau glamour, RSVP bath fittings and accessories are all about subtle curves accented by a bit of “bling” in the way of optional Swarovski crystal. Available in chrome and brushed bronze or nickel, even the overhead shower maintains a shapely silhouette. Brizo, Indianapolis, Ind. www.brizo.com

Shades of green
Earth- and health-conscious, Green-Core cabinets are offered in a variety of finish and box options that include low-emitting recycled exterior-grade particleboard and patented soy-based resin plywood. Veneer and laminate doors have substrates made of recycled MDF or particleboard with no added urea-formaldehyde. Crystal Cabinet Works, Princeton, Minn. www.ccworks.com

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Counter Point
A contemporary take on a traditional form, the Parma deck-mount pot filler features a two-piece articulated arm and sits 10” above the counter with an optional 3” riser for added height. Available in chrome and stainless steel, this solid brass fitting is more easily plumbed than wall versions. Danze, Woodridge, Ill. www.danze.com

Swiss accounts
Complementing its popular sinks and faucets, this top-flight manufacturer has introduced an extensive line of Italian-made kitchen hoods featuring an advanced, perimetric ventilation system that effectively draws smoke and fumes from the front, back, and sides. Additionally, a new Active Kitchen system includes the likes of a battery-operated electronic built-in counter scale. Franke, Hatfield, Pa. www.frankeksd.com

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