The 11th edition is Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) The trade show in Las Vegas last week was buzzing with excitement, with more than 600 exhibitors displaying everything from tiles to bathtubs and appliances, and every conceivable kitchen appliance known to man. The show spanned a total of 450,000 square feet of exhibition halls and showcased vibrant colors, induction technology, and sustainability as an extension of luxury.we can't say we saw all – But we certainly tried. We've literally walked miles to find the most inspiring and innovative kitchen and bath products launching this year. The following have been designated as some of our KBIS 2024 favorites.
Kast
While Terrazzo continues to be hugely popular and pervasive in home furnishings, wall treatments, and surfaces, Kast's brilliant new spin on the speckled composite material caught our eye. Using terrazzo as the insert surface throughout the new Holm collection, flecks of amber, clay and green serve as the upside-down icing on a colorful trio of concrete basin sink cakes. Go for more than just a slice.
Kast
Kast
Mullet
Germany-based Bora Inc. lured hungry KBIS attendees with caveman-sized tomahawk steaks. The brand uses an extractor that sucks smoke into a filter-lined air intake that is placed on the cooking surface, rather than above it, while cooking on one of its many induction cooktops. Demonstrated proficiency in abilities. We're sure we're not the only ones who love the idea of a kitchen free of bulky hoods.
Mullet
TOTO
At around $22,000, it's probably the closest price to the iF and Red Dot award winning TOTO Neorest WX2. King.
Callan
Moody and glamorous, the faceted Karan Diamond SQS400 Quartz 28-Inch Bathroom Vessel Sink has simply drawn countless show attendees to get an up-close look at the color-changing gemstone surface. Almost everyone impulsively ran their fingers over the silky matte surface. Thus, it was proven how faceted quartz composite material is fingerprint resistant.
LG
An ironing board hardly causes any desire to “I want it!” But maybe that's because I've never seen anything like the LG Styling Board until this year. The integrated folding ironing board is equipped with near-industrial-grade pressure steam, which LG says is five times more powerful than traditional steamers. The styling board is certainly large, but the lockable wheels make it easy to move, and the vertical folding mode makes it easy to store and eliminates kinks when removing wrinkles.
LG
Concretti
It took every ounce of willpower not to step into one of Concretti's beautiful PEZ candy-colored freestanding concrete bathtubs (each named after a Hawaiian island). That includes this new bathtub with an attractive seat within its depth. All Concreti vessels, including the IG-famous bucket sink collection, are made from cement, sand, aggregate, and pigments sourced near Las Vegas.
Concretti
Daltile
A small crowd was constantly milling around Daltile's booth, drawn by the kitchen and bath surface maker's wall-mounted arrangement, and many people were looking at the combination for future personal reference. I asked them to point to it and take a picture – it's literally an inspiration board.
marazzi
We like gently glazed wall tiles, just like donuts. And likewise, we're eyeing his Marazzi's Rhyme and Reason hexagonal ceramic wall tiles with their randomly mixed textures and his five different color combinations.
Jen Air
Jen Air has hidden its latest cut collection of luxurious leather column refrigerator panels in an invite-only showcase on the second floor, allowing small groups to get up close and personal with the Mystic and have an “ooh” and “aah” experience. I made it. The milky azure leather surface leans confidently into the maximalist kitchen. tendency.
Jen Air
As much as we were impressed by the extremely premium leather-wrapped treatment (JennAir makes just 30 marine-inspired leather panels), it really piqued our interest. was the brand's upcoming 30-inch SlimTech™ Insulation Column refrigerator. Instead of standard polyurethane foam, the appliance manufacturer has filled its refrigerator doors with a new proprietary highly porous powder blend as insulation, resulting in walls up to 66% thinner and energy efficiency up to 50%. % improved. The mystical hues may have delighted our hearts, but Slimtech's material innovations have touched our hearts.
Laufen
It's hard to pinpoint why the combination of Laufen's ILBAGNOLESSI Cafemat wall-mounted rimless toilet and matching ceramic toilet paper holder left such a lasting impression, but for a closer look at the gentle toilet bowl We weren't the only ones with a cool looking toilet set back. Bulbous bathroom design by Stefano Giovannoni.
Klaus
This prototype from Klaus, a brand of kitchen and bathroom equipment, is a concept that doesn't work at the moment, but if we can figure out how to combine a garbage disposal with a compost material production system, we gardeners will also want to waste less. They will assume that there is no such thing. .
monogram
Inside the showcase designed by Richard Anuszkiewicz, celestial-themed showcases crisscrossed elbow to elbow. diamonds are created under pressure The installation placed the Forge Heated Ice Press ice maker front and center.A few feet away, Anuszkiewicz's multi-layered arrangement of glass planes integrated a Monogram gas-recessed cooktop [below] as an artistic element. Kudos to the Monogram team for taking the extra effort to showcase their line of luxury kitchen appliances with distinction and dignity.
monogram
monogram
viking
Viking is one of those brands that people covet because of its professional features and reputation for making professional cooking possible at home. Until now, it had nothing to do with color. That is until 2024, when he launches the Viking Color Collection, featuring a palette of 20 pop new designer colors.
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koehler
Last but not least is Koehler. The brand's footprint at KBIS spread wide and deep in its 15,000-square-foot exhibition booth, flowing, showering, lathering, and shining in every nook and cranny.Innovative designs like the Rista 3D printed sink inspired by Daniel Arsham [below] The complexity of its fascinating terrain definitely amazed us.
koehler
Look at the subtle colors and topographical textures of the Rista 3D printed sink. Based on a concept co-designed with Daniel Arsham, Kohler tweaked the blue sky design to his 3D printed vitreous ceramic sink. This sink can be manufactured on a large scale while maintaining its artistic beauty.
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But what impressed us most from Kohler was its more experimental effort, which assumed the moniker WasteLAB. Transform manufacturing waste into beautiful, functional products for the home, such as the Transcendence collection by Kohler WasteLAB x Nada Debs. [above] or WasteLAB Vox bathroom sink in dark terrazzo [below] Made with 70% recycled materials, the Kohler WasteLAB proves there are countless opportunities for innovation beyond style and function.
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