Collection by Erika Heet

The Best Kitchen and Bath Finds of Design and Construction Week 2015

At KBIS and IBS, white, gray, and taupe held strong, as did a clear emphasis on conservation, sustainability, and universal design.

Bertazzoni's 36-inch Professional series range in Arancio is even more stunning in person, and brought the brightest color we saw to the show floor.
Bertazzoni's 36-inch Professional series range in Arancio is even more stunning in person, and brought the brightest color we saw to the show floor.
Keiji Takeuchi's exhibition for Italian natural stone brand Antolini was an easy pick for best in show, stopping attendees in their tracks. "I wanted to make a museum out of stone," says Takeuchi, who was handpicked by Giulio Cappellini to design the booth. "This project was very much in the Italian style—when something clicks, it just works."
Keiji Takeuchi's exhibition for Italian natural stone brand Antolini was an easy pick for best in show, stopping attendees in their tracks. "I wanted to make a museum out of stone," says Takeuchi, who was handpicked by Giulio Cappellini to design the booth. "This project was very much in the Italian style—when something clicks, it just works."
From the new Ogassian Brise collection by Daniel Ogassian for Ann Sacks, a Japanese-style woven open screen block.
From the new Ogassian Brise collection by Daniel Ogassian for Ann Sacks, a Japanese-style woven open screen block.
Designed for small spaces, the 24-inch electric range was part of a tiny kitchen outfitted by Bosch that included a range hood, dishwasher, and stackable laundry all in a space just big enough for one person to operate comfortably.
Designed for small spaces, the 24-inch electric range was part of a tiny kitchen outfitted by Bosch that included a range hood, dishwasher, and stackable laundry all in a space just big enough for one person to operate comfortably.
Among the new colors from Dekton by Cosentino—made from glass, porcelain, and quartz—is Irok, which plays well with blue, another trend we spotted at the show.
Among the new colors from Dekton by Cosentino—made from glass, porcelain, and quartz—is Irok, which plays well with blue, another trend we spotted at the show.
Most of Häfele's new offerings, such as the LeMans Highboard corner storage system with low shelves for easy reach, had a universal design angle. Others included low cabinet shelves that extend automatically, and a closet bar on a pulley system that lowers clothing down to the user.
Most of Häfele's new offerings, such as the LeMans Highboard corner storage system with low shelves for easy reach, had a universal design angle. Others included low cabinet shelves that extend automatically, and a closet bar on a pulley system that lowers clothing down to the user.
According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, around half of their members reported installing an outdoor kitchen in a project last year. This is good news for outdoor grill brand Kalamazoo, which has branched out into the pizza oven game. This one heats to 800 degrees and cooks a perfect Margherita pizza in around three minutes flat.
According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, around half of their members reported installing an outdoor kitchen in a project last year. This is good news for outdoor grill brand Kalamazoo, which has branched out into the pizza oven game. This one heats to 800 degrees and cooks a perfect Margherita pizza in around three minutes flat.
Deep, trough-style tubs dominated the bath brands; we loved the Archer from Kohler.
Deep, trough-style tubs dominated the bath brands; we loved the Archer from Kohler.
We applaud the emphasis on sustainability and energy savings we saw articulated at the show. Kolbe Windows & Doors tops the list, with their windows snagging Energy Star's most efficient rating for 2015.
We applaud the emphasis on sustainability and energy savings we saw articulated at the show. Kolbe Windows & Doors tops the list, with their windows snagging Energy Star's most efficient rating for 2015.
Indoor-outdoor living remains an anchor of modern living. Marvin Windows and Doors has introduced the generously sized Ultimate Multi-Slide door, which pockets into one wall.
Indoor-outdoor living remains an anchor of modern living. Marvin Windows and Doors has introduced the generously sized Ultimate Multi-Slide door, which pockets into one wall.
The new espresso/coffeemaker from Miele has one foot in the future, with the latest self-cleaning technology and a sleek white-glass finish, and one in the past, with an analog clock.
The new espresso/coffeemaker from Miele has one foot in the future, with the latest self-cleaning technology and a sleek white-glass finish, and one in the past, with an analog clock.
Moen emerged strong with the technologically superior motion-sense STo faucet, ideal for users of all abilities.
Moen emerged strong with the technologically superior motion-sense STo faucet, ideal for users of all abilities.
The compact P'7350 kitchen, a collaboration between Poggenpohl and Porsche Design Studio, wowed with its integrated lighting and attention to detail, such as mitered drawer edges.
The compact P'7350 kitchen, a collaboration between Poggenpohl and Porsche Design Studio, wowed with its integrated lighting and attention to detail, such as mitered drawer edges.
Metal is back in a big way. TheSize riffs on Cor-Ten steel with Neolith's Sintered Compact Surfacing, a natural, recyclable material composed of clays, feldspar, silica, and natural mineral oxides.
Metal is back in a big way. TheSize riffs on Cor-Ten steel with Neolith's Sintered Compact Surfacing, a natural, recyclable material composed of clays, feldspar, silica, and natural mineral oxides.
Toto leads the way with water-conserving toilets that use as little as one gallon per flush. The Neorest freestanding trough tub, vessel, and 700h toilet show that good design and innovations in sustainability can coexist.
Toto leads the way with water-conserving toilets that use as little as one gallon per flush. The Neorest freestanding trough tub, vessel, and 700h toilet show that good design and innovations in sustainability can coexist.
We love this little powerhouse undercounter refrigerator from True Professional Series. Measuring only 15 inches wide, it provides an easy-to-reach option for small spaces and includes low-E glass, a festive blue light, and stainless-steel outside and in—an industry exclusive.
We love this little powerhouse undercounter refrigerator from True Professional Series. Measuring only 15 inches wide, it provides an easy-to-reach option for small spaces and includes low-E glass, a festive blue light, and stainless-steel outside and in—an industry exclusive.
Dacor's Discovery iQ cooking appliances can be voice- and touch-activated via the brand's new iQ remote app.
Dacor's Discovery iQ cooking appliances can be voice- and touch-activated via the brand's new iQ remote app.