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company profile: Kraus KHU-100R3-30-KPF-2170 KEF-14301 (Unicus Single Lever Basin Faucet) KEF-15000 (Ventus Single Lever Vessel Faucet) Kraus integrates design and utility for kitchen and bath products that are fashionable and long lasting. Partnering the best of technology with the finest materials and components, each Kraus product is crafted to be flawless, stylish and durable. Contemporary interior design is no longer focused on a single look or color palette as it has been in the past. Instead, décor has become highly personal and extremely individualized to reflect the personalities of the inhabitants of a space. Kraus designers always keep this in mind as they curate a portfolio of fixtures and accessories in a variety of finish options to cater to diversity in the market. A standout in a collection of beautiful finishes, the rich, dark oil-rubbed bronze finish created by Kraus is extremely versatile. On an ultra modern faucet, like the Unicus, available in vessel and basin models, the oil-rubbed bronze emphasizes crisp edges and bold forms. The faucet appears to be deep black, making it striking and unusual. The Ventus faucet, on the other hand, is a form evocative of an old-world water pump. In an oil-rubbed bronze, the faucet takes on a whimsical and nostalgic look that is perfect for a transitional interior space. Quality of materiality in general is a trait that Kraus is noted for in the plumbing industry. Sparkling chrome and soft satin nickel faucet finishes compliment many traditional, transitional and modern interiors as each faucet and finish combination creates a truly unique look. Beyond faucets, Kraus also offers wide collection of glass and ceramic vessel sinks for bathroom. Kraus glass vessel sinks are hand painted and formed into an assortment of sizes, thicknesses and colors for maximum design options. The ceramic sinks are available in a variety of forms, all carefully finished with a tough ceramic glaze; the result is a gleaming, immaculate finish that requires very little maintenance. In the kitchen, where plumbing fixtures receive rougher treatment, Kraus uses the best materials to stand up to daily use. Stainless-steel kitchen sinks are all 16-gauge, the thickest and strongest steel available. Pure stainless-steel faucets and stainless-steel finished faucets are also available as commercial-grade fixtures for the busy home kitchen. For normal to light kitchen use, Kraus has kitchen faucets in chrome, satin nickel, and oil-rubbed bronze for a more customizable look. In just a few years, and despite recent economic downturns, Kraus has been able to continue its record-breaking expansion. In addition to providing luxury products at attainable prices, Kraus also provides excellent customer support and a limited lifetime warranty on most of its products. In a few short years Kraus successfully bridged the gap between industrial-age production and digital-age manufacturing now positioning them as a leading kitchen and bath fixture company in the global marketplace. special advertising section 73

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of KBB - May/June 2013

KBB - May/June 2013
Editorial
Show Director’s Note
Online Contents
Opinion
KBIS SPECIAL SECTION
Web Savvy
Trends
Products
Abroad
Design
Form and Function
A “Wow” Design
Favorites
Ad Index

KBB - May/June 2013