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Yahoo
11-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Home shows: Black stainless, oven cameras and more
With half a million square feet of exhibits, the annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show held each February in Las Vegas is a Disneyland for design watchers. KBIS is where manufacturers, contractors and other insiders come together to see what's new in fixtures and faucets, sinks and solid surfacing, and the ways modern ingenuity can improve our homes' hardest working rooms. It's also where the major appliance brands pull out all the stops. This year, refined finishes, sophisticated colours and new methods of meal prep dominated, even among moderately priced brands. Last year's standout colour — green — has morphed into a subtler version, at least at one manufacturer's booth; and AI is proving itself central to smart kitchens. Here's a glimpse at what's coming to an appliance showroom near you. Black stainless and a new take on green Not that long ago, the only colour consumers wanted was stainless steel. (Before that, it was white, notwithstanding a brief foray in the seventies to earth tones like avocado, harvest gold and brown.) But stainless steel, which came out of professional kitchens, soon proved its limitations in consumer kitchens with its tendency to scratch, attract grease and fingerprints, and finally because of its very ubiquity. The major brands have been introducing variations on stainless for several years now, with varying levels of success. But some of the newest shades really are beautiful. The current favourite, at least from the manufacturers' standpoint, is black stainless steel. Known variously as Graphite (Dacor), Black Ore (KitchenAid), Midnight Steel (Maytag) and similarly atmospheric names, it's a newer, sleeker take on stainless. Some companies are presenting it in a matte finish for an extra level of glamour, along with improvements such as easy-clean surfaces that require only a swipe with a damp cloth to maintain. Last year, designers were bullish on green with everything, from surfacing to tile to appliances. KitchenAid is introducing a rich, subtle green this year called Juniper that, like a sharkskin suit, shifts depending on the viewing angle from milky mid-green to near-black. Appliance design continues to favour clean lines. Knobs and handles — what the industry calls jewellery — are being offered in new metals from warm bronze and brushed gold to cool matte stainless or black. KitchenAid's handles are actually interchangeable by the user, should you get tired of them and want a different colour. Pet laundry, add-a-freezer In their zeal to update products with new features, some manufacturers have been known to offer solutions that don't really have a corresponding problem. But a number of the innovations seen at KBIS this year appear to be genuinely useful. Pet parents will appreciate Maytag's Pet Pro laundry pair, displayed at the show in a booth lined with deep-pile shag walls. The washer/dryer is specially designed to tackle hirsute laundry loads: the washer has an extra water/agitation cycle, while the dryer uses steam and extra tumbling to get out any remaining fur. Several companies offered modified French-door fridges with an independently temperature-controlled middle drawer that can be used as either a fridge or freezer. In other models, such as GE Profile's version, the fridge is divided into four compartments with independent doors, with the lower right a convertible fridge or freezer. Several companies modified the hinges on their appliances so that doors would take up less room when open or stay flush with the counter depth for a more streamlined look. One standout that addresses a small but long-standing consumer pain point is Whirlpool's front-loading washer with a built-in drying fan and antimicrobial coating, which allows users to close the door immediately after removing laundry instead of having to leave it open for an hour or two till the inside is dry. AI Gets Personal Artificial intelligence has been making itself at home in major appliances for several years now, and the range of productivity it can add to everyday appliance use is getting more and more impressive. Some modern AI-equipped refrigerators contain cameras in their interiors that, through an app, can tell you what's in there, what you are running out of, whether you remembered to buy milk, what's getting furry at the back of the fridge and make suggestions for recipes based on what you have on hand. Samsung's Bespoke fridge line features several sizes of in-door screens that catalogue the contents of the fridge, act as a 'smart' hub for connected devices, and can also be programmed to play a TV while a homeowner cooks. AI-controlled cameras are gaining in popularity inside ovens as well. At least one model, from LG's Studio line, can recognize individual foods, calculate the temperature, weight and size, and how long it will take to cook it to perfect doneness. In-oven cameras have other futuristic uses: cooks can get a visual on the progress of cookies or a turkey by sending a picture to an app, so there's no need to open the oven door or even get up off the sofa. It also allows the user to take a picture or a video of the food as it cooks and put it on Instagram. One job, done better Some of the most impressive new models take one good idea and make it better. The latest incarnation of Jenn-Air's downdraft ventilation unit, first introduced about 10 years ago, is a good example. The newest models are as powerful as any full-size standard range hood and whisper-quiet. One version comes built into the centre of a standard 36' induction cooktop, with optional ductless venting; in other styles, the works are shallow enough that you can use the cabinet underneath for extra storage. Getting inducted Induction cooking is becoming the new normal in home kitchens, and experts predict it will replace gas cooking altogether within the next decade or so. Safer, faster, more precise and vastly more energy-efficient than either gas or electric, it's even winning over diehard gas-range users, including professional chefs. As its appeal spreads, appliance designers are coming up with innovative improvements. Most notable: new ranges such as Dacor's that use smooth-operating knobs instead of the more common touchscreen or sliding controls to set temperature; and a super-durable induction cooktop, also from Dacor, that's so scratch-resistant it rates 8 on the Mohs hardness scale. Induction units with convertible burners that will heat either two separate pots or one rectangular pan simultaneously are also popular. Some of SKS's induction ranges offer 'free zone' capability, allowing you to place one or multiple pots anywhere on the cooking surface. And some built-in configurations are designed to transfer heat directly through the countertop, removing the need for a cooktop altogether.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dacor Unlocks Precision & Performance With the Debut of Its All-New Energy Star® Certified Induction Ranges at KBIS 2025
Dacor's all-new 30-Inch and 36-Inch Induction Range is equipped with high culinary performance and superior energy conservation capabilities, offering a truly luxurious experience in the kitchen LAS VEGAS, February 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dacor, the luxury appliance brand leading in design and innovation, announces the latest introduction to its distinctive Transitional portfolio today at the 2025 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada from February 25–27. Offered in a 30-Inch and 36-Inch configuration, Dacor's ENERGY STAR® certified Induction Range, which is on view at KBIS (Booth W1345), seamlessly blends precision performance with innovative design to deliver exceptional cooking capabilities. Dacor's all-new Induction Ranges elevate functionality, flexibility, and aesthetics in the kitchen for a remarkable culinary experience. Equipped with a 4.3kW induction cooktop, the range enables fast and intensive cooking that seals in delicious flavors. A 7-Inch sync burner allows homeowners to control two separate burners simultaneously to enable you to create one cooking zone for larger cookware to rapidly sear, sauté, and boil with powerful heating all at once. The new Induction Ranges are also equipped with Advanced Dual Cook Noise-Canceling technology, which minimizes the humming sounds commonly produced when multiple induction rings are used simultaneously. Dacor's new Anti-Scratch Glass across the cooktop offers a resilient, easy-to-clean matte finish for long-lasting premium quality. The sophisticated beauty of the Induction Range is further achieved with sleek Illumina knobs that glow white when the oven or burners are on, allowing users to monitor their appliance from a distance for safer multitasking. With air fryer and convection oven cooking being named among the top three cooking features expected to gain popularity over the next three years in NKBA's 2025 Kitchen Trends Report, Dacor's Induction Range remains ahead of the curve. With both an Air Sous Vide and Air Fry system as well as the brand's impressive Dual Four-Part Pure Convection System designed to evenly distribute heat throughout the oven with multi-rack cooking, the new Induction Ranges provide efficient performance and superior results. A built-in stainless steel mesh filter prevents the cross-over of flavors, allowing users to cook multiple dishes in the oven, conserving both time and energy. In tandem with Dacor's award-winning line of appliances, Wi-Fi-enabled SmartThings™ with voice control and SmartThings™ Cooking provides the new range with a user-friendly interface to further optimize efficiency. "We are thrilled to introduce our all-new 30-Inch and 36-Inch Induction Ranges into our portfolio of cutting-edge luxury appliances at KBIS this year. With Induction cooking gaining more popularity across the US, we are proud to offer a state-of-the-art appliance that blends sophistication, flexibility, and precise performance, empowering users to achieve professional cooking results that suit all their lifestyle needs," says Scott Davies, Senior Director of Marketing at Dacor. Dacor's participation at KBIS succeeds a year of continued commitment and success in delivering design-forward, innovative kitchen solutions to designers and homeowners. The debut of Dacor's Induction Ranges follows the brand's recent launches of the Undercounter Wine Cellar and Beverage Refrigerator configurations, and the award-winning 24-Inch Dishwasher, which received recognition in the NKBA's 2024 Kitchen & Bath Product Awards and The Chicago Athenaeum's 2024 Good Design® Awards. Dacor's 30-Inch and 36-Inch Induction Ranges are available in Dacor's signature Silver Stainless finish. Engineered with superior energy conservation capabilities, Dacor's Induction Range holds the coveted ENERGY STAR® Certification. Starting at $6,899, the 30-Inch Induction Range is now on view at Dacor Kitchen Theaters located in New York City, Chicago, and Irvine; and is available to order through authorized dealers. DACOR STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP WITH INTERIOR DESIGNERS In 2025, Dacor will continue to strengthen its status as an integral partner with interior designers who are redefining the kitchen's role in the home with the introduction of its Designer Loyalty program and continuation of its Dacor Defined™ service. Launching in the summer, members of Dacor's Designer Loyalty Program community can earn reward points for specifying Dacor products in their projects, posting Dacor across social media, attending Dacor events as well as many other ways. Designers can build and redeem these points for a variety of items including Dacor appliances, events, experiences, and cash. Dacor Defined™, a digital design configuration tool accessed exclusively via offers designers, builders, and consumers a streamlined and intuitive approach to specifying the brand's award-winning line of Cooking, Refrigeration, and Dishwashing products for project installation. To experience Dacor Defined™ and learn more about the platform, visit ABOUT DACOR Dacor is a leader in design and innovation known for building distinctive appliances rooted in style and driven by technology delivering elevated connections, every day. For additional information, please visit or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest or LinkedIn. View source version on Contacts The Consultancy PRdacor@ Sign in to access your portfolio
