Beverage station
Thermador’s stainless-steel Wine Reserve Columns with glass doors are available in 18- and 24-in. widths. There is enough space to hold up to 92 bottles and two or three zones to ensure that wines are stored at the optimum temperature and humidity. This self-contained station includes a prep sink and floating shelves for glassware and other beverage amenities. thermador.ca
Le Corbusier pendants
Projecteur 365 pendant light accents the lines of the modern kitchen. It was first envisioned and crafted by architect and designer Le Corbusier in 1954. Simple in form and function, the Projecteur collection has a refined industrial character. Perfect for kitchens looking for a cooler, more refined tone. It can be combined with Projecteur 165 pendant light, clip light and both sizes of Projecteur wall/ceiling lights to create a complete kitchen lighting plan. lightformshop.com
Pet-tolerant flooring
Vinyl sheet flooring from Carpet One comes in rolled sheets ranging from six to 12 ft. wide. Excellent for kitchen and bathrooms. Laying vinyl in sheets minimizes the number of seams, which means less opportunity for moisture from drips and spills to get through. Styles mimic stone, tile and hardwood. If clients have pets, inlaid vinyl is a thicker and more durable vinyl sheet option that does a good job of hiding most scratches. carpetone.ca
Five-burner cooking
This Samsung 30-in. exterior width Electric Range has a lot of client-appeal features: Self-clean, convection, five burners, 6.3-cu.-ft. capacity, air fry, two ovens, stainless steel color, dual fan, true European convection, FlexDuo with dual door, aluminum griddle and soft close door. canadianappliance.ca
Budget-friendly rangehood
The Inca Smart Stainless Steel range hood should appeal to contractor clients with budget limitations. It’s a built-in range hood that will fit into most cabinets, available in 240, 400, and 600 CFM and features LED lighting. It fits cabinets as small as 12 in. deep and will also fit custom hoods 28 in. wide and up. The unit has a built-in mounting system and is convertible to recirculating. faberonline.com
Dining in style
The Gourmet furniture collection from Canadel features affordable custom dining with a wide selection of benches, buffets, chairs, glass tables, kitchen islands, stools and tables. Gourmet furniture will fit clients’ space and style, whether it’s country, transitional, contemporary or anything in between. Furniture products in the Gourmet catalogue collection can be combined using the Canadel configurator. canadel.com
Going-to-the-wall
Because wall ovens are generally installed at eye level, home chefs don’t have to bend uncomfortably or kneel to put food in or take it out. When you’re trying to cook a large turkey or roast, that posture can be uncomfortable and possibly hazardous. The Frigidaire Gallery GCWM3067AD Microwave Wall Oven Combo features a 30-in. exterior width, convection, one oven, self-cleaning, 5.3-cu.-ft.-capacity, temperature probe, black stainless steel color, true European convection, air fry and telescopic gliding extension rack. canadianappliance.ca
Hi-Tech cooking
The Invisacook 5 Burner 220V unit is a complete, self-contained induction cooking system. It has five induction points to cook on an approved porcelain countertop. It has a controller, and can be controlled through Wi-Fi using the InvisaCook App. Invisacook is installed beneath the countertop. Using advanced invisa-induction technology, and works through the countertop to effectively heat the pan and create cooking space where there might not traditionally appear to be one. Additionally, as the Invisacook does not generate direct heat, it remains safe to use as traditional counter space when you’re not cooking. invisacook.com
21st CENTURY BATHROOMS
Thermostatic shower
Technology is playing an increasingly important role in home renovation product design. One example is a thermostatic rainfall shower panel system from Max Faucets. It features five different functions with a single-handle design for controlling water temperature and flow volume. The company says it has a variety of traditional and contemporary designs available and guarantees complete satisfaction with every purchase. Max offers a lifetime warranty on all products. maxfaucets.ca
Quick-change to shower
Renovation clients can improve the safety and style of their homes by having a tub-to-shower conversion installed. Jacuzzi offers low- and no-threshold entries, as well as customizable fixtures and seats. The conversion results in low maintenance requirements. Anti-microbial technology is built into the shower walls. The silver ion-infused nonporous acrylic is naturally resistant to the growth of mold, bacteria and other microbes, and is stain-resistant. jacuzzibathremodel.ca
Porcelain tile
Homebuyers and renovation clients like having tile in the bathroom for several reasons: Moisture resistance, ease of maintenance, excellent combined radiant heating, durability and long-lasting, extensive design options and overall cost-effectiveness. Centura Elyisyan Travertini porcelain and ceramic slab tile is a new collection featuring four appearance styles. The line includes six mm slabs, which are ideal for overlaying existing floors of marble, natural stone or ceramics, eliminating the need for removal. centura.ca
Freestanding bath
Mirolin’s 59-in. Calago freestanding bath is vacuum-formed acrylic, reinforced with fibreglass. It’s scratch and fade-resistant and features a high gloss finish. The unit has an integral white powder-coated pop-up drain and slotted overflow. It includes a steel frame with self-leveling feet and is available in white only. mirolin.com
Take your medicine
Made in Canada, the MAAX Element medicine cabinet has a 48-in. width by 31-in. height with a five-in. depth, has three pivoting panels and a classic half-in. beveled edge and polished chrome base. All MAAX medicine cabinets are made of anodized aluminum, which resists corrosion. Slide Edge technology makes it easy to adjust shelves. The Smove soft closing mechanism is included with all MAAX medicine cabinets. maax.com
Corner showers
Why would a homebuyer or renovation client want a corner shower? There are several reasons: They work well in smaller spaces, when enclosed by glass can make a small bathroom feel bigger and they’re available in multiple configurations. litfad.com has a variety of framed corner showers available in different sizes and configurations, such as with toilet included or not, frosted tempered glass, shower curtain partition or glass partition. litfad.com
Floor heating cable
From Tilemaster Canada, the TRM heating cable is a PVC jacketed, two-conductor, constant wattage floor heating cable, sized specifically to fit TRM membrane systems.
Available in 120V and 240V, TRM electric floor heating systems are suitable for a wide range of interior heating applications. Once the TRM heating cable is installed, tiling can begin immediately. tilemastercanada.com
