2015 Product Preview

New Product Preview for 2015

Products being showcased at the KBIS kitchen and bath industry show in Las Vegas at the beginning of the year.


Blanco

ONE Series - Single bowl with various utility and accessory options.

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Lottare

Zeromano Collection - Zero radius stainless steel sinks for kitchen bar and laundry in undermount and apron mount.

www.Lottare.com

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Vigo

Stone & Black glass- New vessel sink models in new sheer black and frosted white stone materials.

Freshen up Your Kitchen for the Holidays!

New Modern faucets attract the eyes and the hands. 
They are quite a conversation piece and act as a form of functional art that you can use and appreciate.

With both Thanksgiving and Christmas fast approaching what better way to enhance your gathering of family and friends than with a brand new faucet for your kitchen. Faucets are an easy and inexpensive way to give your fading kitchen a quick refresh. Most amateur handyman can switch out a faucet in just about an hour and it require no specialty tools!

The variety of faucet finishes, from oil rubbed bronze to mirror chrome, and design styles, from traditional to ultra modern, mean that there is sure to be a faucet that will fit your kitchen decor.

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How to Gauge Your Kitchen Sink?

Many people don't know the difference between a 16, 18 or even 20 gauge thickness of stainless steel. Even fewer people can tell you what gauge their kitchen sink is.

The thickness of stainless steel is commonly specified by a traditional, non-linear measure known as gauge.The larger the gauge number the thinner the material, the smaller the number the thicker the material is and therefore more heavy duty and durable. 20 Gauge sinks used to be more common in the previous years, but eventually the standard minimum thickness for a quality kitchen sink became 18 gauge.

Lottare's B&B series sinks are the perfect balance of value and quality with no sacrificing style. Next, the 16 gauge sinks are typically used for higher end projects or where durability and longevity are a must. The true advantages to a thicker sink are that it lessens the chance of dents, dings, scuffs and scratches.

At Kitchen Zip, we only offer 18 gauge and thicker sinks. Our premium Lottare 16 gauge sinks are often used in luxury applications where the customer's tastes are truly discerning.

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Kitchen Zip - KBIS | Kitchen Bath Industry Show

The Annual Kitchen And Bath Industry Show KBIS 2015 is coming up in January and we are previewing some of the LOTTARE models that will be featured there.

Every year the industry insiders of the kitchen and bathroom fields descend upon Las Vegas for the yearly meeting and showcasing of company and products. The giants of the industry will be along side Kitchen Zip.

LOTTARE's collection of stainless steel kitchen, laundry, bar and bathroom sinks and faucets will be showcased.

www.Lottare.com

Look for LOTTARE at KBIS 2015 in Las Vegas this January and check back for more KBIS blog posts!

Kitchen Zip - Are You Modern?

Modern Elements make up the totality of new Kitchen Designs.

From sleek stainless steel lines to versatile yet functional faucet art, the pieces that combine to make a cohesive design statement are often centered around modern aesthetics.

The rustic quaintness of traditional kitchen design is fading away and being steadily replaced by a desire for all things modern and industrial. The stark functionality of commercial kitchen appliances is playing a direct role in shaping the new modern attitude towards kitchens. Pull down faucets, zero radius sinks, and stainless steel counter tops are just a few of the influences we are seeing cross-over from the restaurant kitchen to the home kitchen. Utility no longer has to be dull and boring, but instead can be inspiring and vibrant.

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Your one stop shop for all your Modern Kitchen needs

Kitchen Zip - The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home

Does your Kitchen need an update?

Many people don't pay much mind to it, but the kitchen is the room people spend the most time in their homes. Whether it's eating or simply sitting around and making conversation, more time is spent here than any other room. Why not make your kitchen a shrine, a temple to your family; a place where everyone can gather and enjoy good food, drink and company.

Why not give the control center of your home a refresh and what better way than with a new sink and faucet. Here at Kitchen Zip we have some amazing sink faucet combo deals going on that will save you 15% over the regular retail price. In some cases, the savings are over $100 with the combo opposed to buying the items separate. We have tons of styles to choose from: modern, contemporary, traditional you name it and we are constantly adding new innovative products!

How about your kitchen cabinetry?

Are your cabinets out-dated or showing wear from years of use?

Cabinetry is an easy and affordable way to change the look of your kitchen. Shaker styles and molding panels are popular nowadays and can increase the utility of your kitchen space while also updating the visual appeal. Even simply switching out the cabinet hardware on your old cabinetry can be a quick way in which to modernize your kitchen's aesthetics.


As always we are here to help advise, plan, design and install the kitchen fixtures for the headquarters of your home. No job is too big, no detail is too small. We aim to provide all of our customers with the highest quality products and the best customer service.

Our customer's satisfaction is the key to our continued success.

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Kitchen Zip - New Kitchen Trends

Kitchen Trends for 2014 & 2015

The hottest products for this year and beyond!

The major trend in kitchen color is mixing light and dark finishes. For awhile now, the antique white finishes and dark ebony tones have been very popular. Now we are seeing a mixture of the two extreme aesthetics and, as a result, many people are mixing dark counter tops with light colored or white cabinetry or vice versa. The trend seems to be gaining a hold as top designers and designer magazines are showcasing this style consistently now.

The dominance of double bowl sinks in kitchen design has come to an end and now, throughout the industry, we see a monumental shift towards single bowl kitchen sinks. As the single basin sink trend moves forward, the addition of apron or farmhouse style sinks has rooted. These popular throwback sinks are not only visually pleasing, but also serve a utility in not getting the underlying cabinetry wet from dish washing and general sink use. The zero radius design has been gaining traction, as people are drawn to the modern styling, while also getting more space from these commercially inspired sinks.

With the increase in single bowl and zero radius sinks we have noticed a decided leaning towards the industrial flavor of kitchen hardware. Gone are the old trapping of traditional fixtures and now people are demanding ,commercial-style hardware and fixtures to fill their kitchens. Pull-down, spring-coiled faucets are a noticeable plumbing fixture that are now becoming more and more commonplace. Not even reminiscent, but almost carbon copied from the restaurant style faucets these eye catching conversation pieces are now the center piece of an accomplished kitchen design. Brands such as Blanco, Vigo, and Lottare, all have popular models of this style kitchen faucet.

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Kitchen Zip - The Materials that Matter

Most people go day to day without considering the materials that matter in their life.

Whether it is the simple curve of the stainless steel sink or the angular design of brass bathroom fixtures, we interact with these materials on a daily, hourly even momentary basis. These materials are the composition of what surrounds us and envelopes our world with convenience, utility and luxury. From the natural long lasting qualities of granite to the shiny chrome dipped finishes of metal we are affected and effect our world with the materials around us, the materials that matter.

When you go to pick out an item to put in your house, one that will be there even after you might move on, what do you think about? The look, the finish, the style, the price? But do you think about the material? The core of the item's genesis, the very essence of the product you hope to have installed. This material could be one that will last forever or it may be one of dubious origins that will rust, fade or crack down the road.

Knowing what your buying and why your buying it are the most important concepts for any serious home fixture shopper. The grade of stainless steel in your sink can make a major difference between having a clean bacteria free kitchen and having one filled with unwanted pests. Anything short of 304 stainless steel can possibly harbor bacteria and other nastiness, so make sure you get nothing less. People often take for granted the safety elements involved when picking out products for their home because they are simply not focused on what matters, the materials.

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