Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2010
This weekend, an estimated 35,000 designers, manufacturers, retailers, and press descended on Chicago's McCormick Place Convention Center to see the latest, greatest, and greenest in kitchen and bathroom products, fixtures, and appliances at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). Dwell's associate editor Miyoko Ohtake toured the floors and made the following finds.
View our slideshow of KBIS 2010.
Articles
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KBIS 2011: Part 2
Our second update from the floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center and the 2011 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show includes outdoor kitchens, hybrid gas-charcoal grills, and a $6,400 toilet that will…
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KBIS 2011: Part 1
This week, we headed to the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (more commonly referred to as KBIS, pronouced "k-biz") in Las Vegas, Nevada, to check in with favorite manufacturers and…
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KBIS 2011: Part 3
Here we are with our final report from the 2011 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, held this year in Las Vegas (it's heading back to Chicago in 2012). In this slideshow, we take a peek inside Toto's…
Products
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C Series Tub
This piece is designed to fit in small spaces. It features a longer side on either the left- or the right-hand portion of the tub, and can be customized to include a chromatherapy lighting program…
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Parity Cast-Iron Drop-In Bath
This contemporary tub features an integral grip rail along the sides of the interior, drop-in installation, and a low step-over height. The slotted overflow increases the depth, and an optional…
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Floor Mount Spout Bath Filler
This floor-mount bath filler has a solid brass construction, and comes equipped with an aerator, hardware kit, and an escutcheon. ADA-compliant, this product complements the s o¯k overflow…
Dwell Collections
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The Bathroom Reinvented
Exploring everything from conceptual ideas about waterless toilets to just what it takes to integrate a greywater system into a residence, Dwell leads the conversation online about the future of…
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Everything and the Kitchen Sink
Looking to remodel your kitchen or bathroom, but don't have the patience to sift through endless pages of inventory online? Get your feet wet with this quick collection of Kohler fixtures and…
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A Look at Bathrooms
We combed through our archives to present this pictorial ode to one of the most high-traffic spaces in the house—the bathroom.
Tips
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Maximize Space in a Tiny Bathroom
We have remodeled a tiny half bath under the stairs. To make the most of what little space we have we decided to use the stud spaces for as much storage as possible. A recessed medicine cabinet…
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Soapstone as a Bathroom Surface
I chose soapstone for the countertops and the walls due to its aesthetic similarity to concrete, and its porous nature.
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Green Table Materials
Try to get something that can be flat-packed and made of reclaimed or FSC-certified wood. Take a look at the finishes used to be sure they don’t off-gas and contribute to indoor air quality…
Videos
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The Bathroom Reinvented
Industrial designer and London–based Dwell contributor Virginia Gardiner shares the ins and outs of her low-cost, low-tech concept for a waterless toilet system.
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The Bathroom Reinvented: Hyphae
Ecologist Brent Bucknum, principal of Hyphae Design Lab in Oakland, California, shares the ABC's of re-routing a home's waste water (greywater) to sustainably irrigate gardens and other green…
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Universal Design: Public Bathrooms
For the second offering of our two-part series on Universal Design, the folks from Smart head over to some public restrooms in New York, illustrating how principles outlined in the first video could…
Events
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Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2012
This year, the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show is fresh and revitalized thanks to a new lineup of events including the Best of KBIS, UNcontained, the 2012 NKBA Design Competition awards, and a…
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Modern Kitchens and Baths with Marmol Radziner
We are pleased to welcome architect Leo Marmol, FAIA, Principal of Los Angeles-based Marmol Radziner + Associates, best known for its meticulous restoration of mid-century modern homes, including…
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Green IT Economic Summit 2010
The Green IT Economic Summit showcases the benefits of breakthroughs in Green hardware and software technology. We empower businesses to use resources more efficiently, delivering greater profits…
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