Smart and connected
Kitchens that are smart and boast Wi-Fi connectivity are among the demands of today’s homeowners. Here are some products that help deliver.
Thor Kitchen 36-in. built-in induction cooktop
THOR Kitchen says this unit “offers the power and performance of a premium professional appliance at a practical price.” Induction cooking technology combines the temperature responsiveness of a gas cooktop with the fast performance of an electric cooktop. THOR Kitchen’s 36-in. built-in induction cooktop features five heating elements, nine power levels, touch controls and an independent boost and timer. These induction cooktops are sleek in design and offer quick, precise and even cooking results.
Samsung 30-in. French door refrigerator
Samsung cites the following general benefits of the company’s French Door refrigerator line:
- Spacious layout: The two doors in the upper compartment usually provide wider shelves and bins, accommodating larger items
- Easy access: With two doors for the refrigerator compartment on top, you can easily access and organize your items
- Customizable storage: Adjustable shelves and bins in the fridge compartment enable personalized organization
- Stylish design: The French door layout adds an elegant touch to a kitchen.
Haier compact stainless steel 24-in. convection gas freestanding range
General features include steam clean, stainless steel colour, front control location, hot surface indicator lights, interior oven light. Oven control type is glass touch and knobs, with four rack positions. One-year limited parts and labour warranty.
Custom Deslaurier cabinets based on Green manufacturing practices
When a fire destroyed its plant in 2009, Deslaurier says it “seized the opportunity to rebuild a state-of-the-art Green manufacturing facility in Renfrew, Ont. Deslaurier uses locally sourced woods and Green manufacturing practices and materials. The company says that when possible, it chooses environmentally preferred products or materials with no added formaldehyde for its core construction materials. In finishing operations, the company uses water-based stains, lacquers and topcoats.
Custom AyA Kitchen cabinetry at competitive prices
With AyA’s customization approach, clients get the personalization of a custom kitchen with the value and quality that comes from a 150,000-sq.-ft. state-of-the-art production facility. AyA says its goal is to “provide customers with a product that is innovative in design, consistent in quality and competitive in value.” The company’s manufacturing process combines the efficiencies of just-in-time manufacturing with the customization and quality of craftsmanship. Every kitchen is made from scratch to the individual specifications of each client.
Induction cooktop maintains precise cooking temperatures
The 800 Series induction cooktop from Bosch features AutoChef technology, which maintains precise cooking temperatures. AutoChef regulates temperatures continuously during frying and adjusts them as needed. Overall dimensions (HxWxD) are 4 1/8 in. by 31 in. by 21 1/4 in. Net weight 41 lbs.
Granite composite kitchen sinks from Stylish International
Stylish says that the words “durable and resistant” characterize the Pietra Collection. The thick composite granite helps to eliminate vibration and noise when the sink is in use.
The collection includes workstation sinks with convenient accessories included to create a place where “prepare, serve and entertain is easier and more enjoyable.”
Clean and functional
From aging-in-place demands to high quality minimalist designs, bathrooms are going up-market yet practical. Here’s how:
Special needs showers reflect the aging-in-place concept
Hytec features a variety of special needs showers in different configurations. Here are two examples: Special Needs five-ft. shower with right hand drain, left hand vertical bars, right hand horizontal bar, left hand soap dish and left hand folding seat. Special Needs five-ft. shower with left hand drain, right hand vertical bar, right hand L-shape bar, right hand soap dish and right hand folding seat.
Wall-mounted vanity has all-natural wood finish
Part of Wetstyle’s Element Raffine collection, this wall-mounted vanity is coated in a marine grade finish to optimize water resistance and durability.
Features include:
- Handcrafted in Montreal
- All-natural wood veneer
- AWI rated level five marine grade finish for moisture resistance and durability
- Integrated hand-pull and finished interior drawers Inner pull-out drawer included on all models
- Bottom drawer with horseshoe-cut drawer for additional storage space
Riobel Parabola single-lever basin mixer
Features overview:
- Waste kit sold separately
- Ceramic disc cartridges
- Spout projection: 190mm
- Spout height: 162mm
- Minimum supply pressure: One bar
- Maximum supply pressure: Five bars
- Number of holes required for installation: One
- Limited lifetime warranty
- Solid brass construction for durability and long-lasting performance
Personalized bathware solutions
For builder and renovation clients wanting an individual touch, MAAX says a personalized bathware solution can be created with ModulR. Combine a bathtub, base and shower door for a tub-and-shower combo with space maximization, or customize a bath or shower separately for a unique and stylish look. MAXX offers bathtubs, showers, tub showers, shower doors, walls and surrounds, medicine cabinets and sinks.
Kleankin freestanding bathroom linen cabinet
This tall bathroom cabinet has two cupboards with doors and two open shelves, so towels, daily hygiene products and cleaning supplies can be stored without trying to fit everything under the sink. There is an adjustable shelf inside the top and bottom cabinet which can be moved up and down to meet different storage needs. Featuring a tall and narrow depth design, this slim bathroom storage cabinet boasts a small footprint that fits limited spaces while providing ample storage capacity. It features an anti-tipping design on the back that allows it to be secured to the wall for added safety.
Calando petite bathtub from Fleurco has 10-year warranty
Features include:
- Acrylic bathtub
- Easy to clean high-gloss cast acrylic sheet
- Pre-installed chrome-on-brass drain
- Spacious bathtub for better comfort
- Slotted clean overflow
- White drain cover included
- Adjustable leveling feet
- cUPC certified
