Chicago Kitchen &amp; Bath Industry Show 2008

Chicago Kitchen & Bath Industry Show 2008

This year's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show held in April experienced its largest turnout ever, with nearly 1,000 exhibitors and more than 45,000 attendees. The good news: Style and technology converged for a greener product offering that scored high marks in terms of both aesthetics and function. - Linda C. Lentz

Wave of the future
In chrome, VelvetBlack, and MoonWhite, the Ondus series manifests a sensual Minimalism plus features such as an iPod-like control that presets water temperatures and flow rates. Grohe America, Bloomingdale, Ill. www.groheamerica.com

[Reader Service: July 2008 #200]

Breaking the mold
The finely tuned Karbon pull-down kitchen faucet can assume numerous configurations for effortless flexibility. In chrome and stainless steel, it’s made with a strong yet lightweight brass-and-carbon-fiber composite tubing. Kohler Co., Kohler, Wisc. www.kohler.com

[Reader Service: July 2008 #201]

Grand opening
When off, the 48" DA 5000 D motorized island hood is a sleek 5" deep in silver metallic glass with halogen lights. Turned on, it expands to 12", with an exhaust of 1,250 cfm. Miele, Princeton, N.J. www.miele.com

[Reader Service: July 2008 #202]

A matter of decor
With its noise-reduction system, the Space wall vent is said to be 35 percent less noisy than the norm, while the Ola Evolution vent looks like a trendy pendant light. Elica USA, Chicago. www.elica.com

[Reader Service: July 2008 #203]

Eco luxury
The Satinjet Tahi shower emits 3,000 droplets per second yet consumes only 2.3 gps; the handshower, only 1.9. Methven USA, Sturtevant, Wisc. www.satinjet.com

[Reader Service: July 2008 #204]

Pro perfect
New and improved Professional dual-fuel ranges boast dual-stacked burners—all from extra-low to 18,000 Btu’s, plus large and small full-function ovens. LEDs keep the knobs well lit. GE Monogram, Louisville, Ky. www.monogram.com

[Reader Service: July 2008 #205]

Vanity pair
Teamed with the slim but deep Bacino basin, the Fogo console creates a fresh approach to bath storage at its assembly height of 173¼4". It comes in a range of widths and wood finishes, including Limed Oak (right). Duravit USA, Duluth, Ga. www.duravit.us

[Reader Service: July 2008 #206]

Linda Lentz is managing editor at Architectural Record, responsible for the Record Interiors issue, lighting sections, and schools. She joined RECORD in 2008. Previously, the Brooklyn native worked as a freelance writer and editor covering design, materials, and products for RECORD and such design and shelter publications, such as Interior Design, This Old House, and Consumer Reports. This followed 10 years as Articles Editor at Home Magazine. She holds an M.A. from NYU and a B.F.A. from Pratt Institute.