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OAKVILLE, ON--(Marketwire - August 7, 2007) - Stylish extras give your guests the impression
they have stepped into a gourmet kitchen, even if you're not a gourmet
chef. Create a culinary masterpiece with the latest upscale kitchen
products that not only cater to your sense of style, but to your sense of
taste as well.
Bottom to Top Luxe
For years, granite countertops were a luxurious addition to many high-end
kitchens. But as the look has become more mainstream, why not use it in an
unexpected way -- on your floors. Not only is it durable and virtually
stain-proof, it comes in thousands of colors and textures for a beautiful
addition to your room -- where you least expect it, under foot.
Kitchen Aids
Dramatic kitchen statements can be made with remarkable commercial-grade
cooking tools now available for your home. "Consumers are continually
looking for unique luxury items to create a distinctive look in their
kitchens and they are willing to spend money to achieve that," said Judy
Riley, Moen's vice president of design. "This has led to a demand for
high-end cooking items and culinary instruments that are crossing over into
residential applications."
Perhaps your family enjoys wood-fired pizza and artisan breads. Add a
hearth-stone oven to make these dishes in your own kitchen. For
extraordinary roasting, look to a commercial-style rotisserie for delicious
duck, lamb or chicken. Or, to spice up your kitchen with a great
conversation piece and a cooking tool rarely seen in Canada, try a tandoor
oven. This Ancient Middle Eastern clay oven is ideal for whipping up
delicacies such as curries, spicy masalas and naan breads.
Gourmet chefs seldom do the heavy lifting when cooking up their eclectic
cuisine, so why should you? New pot fillers, like the stylish model from
ShowHouse by Moen, mount easily to the wall above your cooktop or range --
allowing for less spills and more safety in the kitchen. Previously only
available in commercial kitchens, the ShowHouse Pot Filler now comes in a
warm Oil Rubbed Bronze finish and can extend up to two feet to deliver hot
or cold water directly into your pots and pans. When it's not in use, the
pot filler folds neatly against the wall for an understated, yet upscale,
look.
See Double
To create the ultimate luxury kitchen, two appliances are better than one.
And now the double oven, long a staple in gourmet kitchens, has gone
high-tech. New turbo ovens are available that use forced air and microwave
technology for significantly quicker cooking. Imagine roasting a 12-pound
turkey in 42 minutes or baking a pie in less than 15.
Double appliances work twice as well for your own private parties. If you
love to entertain, your refrigerator is probably bursting at the seams
every weekend. Add a second refrigerator to keep party food fresh and
drinks chilled. If you don't have the space for something full-sized,
incorporate a beverage center, complete with a small wine-chilling
refrigerator and ice maker.
And seeing double also means double-duty convenience. Install a drawer
dishwasher in your island prep station for quick clean-up, while your main
dishwasher does the heavy-duty work. Add warming or refrigeration drawers
to aid in the food preparation process, too, and added convenience will be
just an arm's length away.
Glamorous Entertainment Options
Don't forget entertainment while entertaining. Access the family's
collective music library from a computer touch screen and listen to music
wired through speakers hidden behind your cabinets. Flat panel television
screens that look like mirrors or artwork when not in use are a high-tech,
high-end addition as well.
Wine Not?
The ideal temperature for wine storage is 10 to 13 degrees Celsius, with
moderately damp and dark conditions. Since most kitchens are designed to
be welcoming and cheery, you may want to consider adding your own wine
cellar. As a stand-alone room that can hold up to 500 bottles, or a
smaller refrigerated unit that preserves 10, there are a host of options to
keep your wine collection easily accessible and perfectly stored.
Finishing Touch
Don't overlook finishes when creating your kitchen masterpiece. Culinary
fixtures and appliances have recently undergone a style makeover to
accommodate consumer preference for Old World finishes, such as oil rubbed
bronze, pewter and brushed bronze. Look for new products in these great
finishes to complement your décor.
New options, new products and new luxurious products ensure that the sky is
the limit when designing the gourmet kitchen of your dreams.
For more information about ShowHouse by Moen's new Kitchen Pot Filler,
visit call (800) 465-6130.