ICON - The magazine of the American Society of Interior Designers - (Page 25) innovations Natural Appeal Woodgrain, the latest Plynyl® collection from Chilewich, re-creates the look of plain-sawn wood by weaving vinyl yarns on industrial looms. This unexpected and inventive approach produces a beautiful textured pattern that combines the beauty of natural wood grain with the durability and practicality of a man-made material. Offered in four colors—pecan, driftwood, dogwood and tan— Woodgrain gives designers an additional choice of sophisticated fabrics. Sold to the trade only, Woodgrain is suitable for flooring, custom mats and even as fabric for upholstery and paneling, as it can be backed for use as a wall-covering. Plynyl, creative floor coverings invented as an alternative to the traditional floor, is available in wall-to-wall, tile and by the yard. Using about 20 percent postindustrial content in the material’s backings and continuously undergoing green improvements, Plynyl has a relatively small environmental impact. [For more information, visit www.chilewich.com.] Contemporary Kitchens As pure as glass, with the silhouette of exceptional design and the power for perfect performance is OM, the exceptional new range hood by Elica. Simple and stylish for everyday life, OM offers a unique clean look for the urban kitchen. OM combines novel design, form, creative materials and high performance, to bring a breath of fresh air to any kitchen. Designed and created with the utmost attention to detail, OM uses the Elicapatented Optimized Aspiration System to guarantee maximum levels of fume capture, efficiency, silence and ergonomics. The tempered glass and silk-screen painted on the back, makes for quick, easy cleaning. The backlit touch control interface is simple to use, while the bright reflecting steel surface of the light cover provides ideal illumination for cooking. OM appears near-vertical on the wall for a space-saving, sleek aesthetic. A four-speed electronic touch screen and a remote control that works from thirty feet away adds to OM’s non-traditional appeal and eliminates reaching over a hot cook top to operate the oven hood. OM is available in white and black, and can also be personalized with a favorite color, design or image. [For more information, visit www.elicacollection.com.] ELICA ASID ICON | SEP/OCT 2007 CHILEWICH 25 http://www.chilewich.com http://www.elicacollection.com
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