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Tech SAVVY (Top) Top Porzelanik Barcelona's TPB Tech countertop with an invisible induction cooktop (Right) The Dacor Discovery Wine Station many elements offered in the Discovery iQ wall oven with the added convenience of an induction cooking surface. Chilling with a Glass of Wine Wine connoisseurs of all ages and income levels enjoy drinking a glass of wine with friends and family. Wine dispensers designed for the home present many opportunities for wine lovers to share their enthusiasm - without the high restaurant markup. Dispensers store wine at the right temperature and eliminate the need to finish the bottle right away or risk ruining the wine. Imagine how a wine dispenser designed for the home can kick up the entertainment level for your clients. The Dacor Discovery Wine Station and Napa Technology WineStation Pristine Plus hold up to four bottles and feature state-of-the-art LCD touch screens. Homeowners can tailor the settings to accommodate different pour volumes and program the display to show the variety and vintage of the wines. Both Dacor and Napa Technology dispensers feature argon gas preservation systems that keep an open bottle of wine fresh for up to 60 days. Designed in Northern California, an area as well known for wine as it is for technology, Napa Technology also offers Wine Station dispensers for commercial use. your clients can afford it, lava stone is an exceptional choice. Lava stone is made from dried lava that is quarried at the site of volcano eruptions. It's strong, nonporous and accepts glaze in any color, providing endless options to be creative. Pyrolave currently offers lava stone in 16 glossy colors and 16 matte colors. For the homeowner seeking functionality in a unique material, consider Top Porzelanik Barcelona's TPB Tech countertop with invisible induction cooktop. The material is durable and wear resistant and can be fabricated into thin surfaces for kitchen countertops. High heat- and scratch-resistant laser indicators show the cooktop locations and controls. You can prepare and slice food on the countertop, clear the area, then cook it in the same spot. As you consider innovative products for your clients, use the enduring principle of value for investment. Have your client's preferences winnow the wide range of high-tech products to a manageable few. Help your clients make their final selection based on what will provide the greatest return in terms of enjoyment and function for the dollars spent. n This is Not Your Father's Countertop As natural and synthetic stone counters become the norm in kitchen remodels, it's getting harder to find unique options for discerning clients. If 40 + K BB - Anne-Marie Harvey is a kitchen and bath design consultant based in Raleigh, N.C. January 2014 / www.kbbonline.com / The Official Sponsor of KBIS www.kbis.com http://www.kbbonline.com http://www.kbis.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of KBB - January 2014

KBB - January 2014
Contents
Online Contents
Editor’s Note
Show Director’s Note
Celebrity Design with...Taniya Nayak
All Abroad
Trends
Industry Outlook
Tech Savvy
KBIS Countdown to Design & Construction Week
Products
Design
Cover story: Historic kitchen revisits its roots in major update
Learning Corner

KBB - January 2014