Home Fashion Forecast - Winter 2008 - (Page 9) cooking 2.0 style poınts Bordelaise™ kitchen sink from Kohler Co. Innovative new products up the livability quotient in four of the most popular areas in and around today’s homes: the kitchen, bathroom, family room and back yard. think sink The size and shape of luxury kitchens—they’re larger and more spread out—are changing consumers’ relationship with the kitchen sink. Instead of installing just one sink in the kitchen, more people are adding smaller, specialized sinks in the areas where they typically prepare food. Kohler Co.’s Bordelaise™ kitchen sink, for instance, is designed for use in the back portion of a kitchen, near the stovetop. The cast iron unit features a large, round basin designed for filling and emptying large pots and disposing of food waste. A rectangular trough at the opposite end of the sink is intended for food prep or presentation. Bordelaise™ kitchen sink is available in all Kohler colors, including Kohler Vapour™ colors. A cutting board and bottom basin rack are optional. GE Café™ appliances from General Electric Co. cafe chic Given the popularity of cable TV’s Food Network, which currently offers viewers a choice of 70 food-related shows, it’s safe to say that a growing number of Americans are honing their cooking skills. While a kitchen full of high-tech appliances won’t necessarily turn a novice into a master chef, it might make first attempts more palatable. The GE Café™ Series from General Electric features five stainless steel appliances that take cooks of all skill levels from creation to cleanup: a gas range, dishwasher, refrigerator, over-the-range microwave and vent hood. island dreams Custom kitchen island from Stone Forest. Whether they’re buying a new house, car or furniture, consumers want to be able to customize high-end purchases to make them uniquely theirs. In the kitchen, custom islands enable homeowners to pick the materials, features and size that meet their needs and fit existing décor. Stone Forest, which is known for its natural home décor, offers custom islands featuring tops with integral basins that are hand-carved from a single block of stone, such as granite or marble. Clients also choose the material of their cabinetry, as well as the island’s size. HOME fashion forecast 9
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