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KBIS 2012 Preview

This year’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show hits Chicago’s McCormick Place April 24-26 (Conference kicks off April 23), with products that include innovative lighting introductions.
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image/jpeg iconThe new In-Shower Lighted Mirror blends modern design with functionality, providing even lighting for shaving and other tasks, while an on-board defogger keeps the surface steam-free. The company will also debut its new color integration technology, which allows designers to integrate their color palette into the mirror itself. Booth #213. www.electricmirror.com [1]
image/jpeg iconAccording to the National Kitchen & Bath Assn. (NKBA), polished chrome is staging a comeback, having been specified by over half of NKBA designers in kitchens and baths. Here, polished chrome provides a chic shine to the company’s Vieri fixture, which is perfect for over the table or sink. Booth #231. www.kichler.com [2]
image/jpeg iconThe Legato Overhead Rain Shower features TOTO's EcoPower technology, an LED lighting system powered by the kinetic energy of flowing water. The LED light glows in the natural color of candlelight for illumination that is both gentle on the eyes and enhancing to skin tones. Booth #1231. www.totousa.com [3]
image/jpeg iconThe award-winning C·L dimmer solves common issues with dimming high-efficacy light sources. Using Lutron's HED technology, the dimmer works with dimmable CFLs and LEDs, as well as halogens and incandescents, and can also dim a mixed load of light sources on the same circuit. Booth #1275. www.lutron.com [4]
image/jpeg iconA concern for energy efficiency has led to greater interest in LED lighting. Despite the higher initial cost, the NKBA says 70 percent of its designers specified them last year, up from 54 percent the year before. Edge Lighting’s Sun 3 recessed 3-inch downlight uses a 10W warm white LED along with a tempered glass lens and marine-grade aluminum beveled edge trim. It is also wet-location rated, making it perfect for showers. Available in round or square trim. Booth #4426. www.edgelighting.com [5]
image/jpeg iconThe LED Battery Powered Wafer Puck Light System is an easy way to incorporate LEDs into kitchen and bath designs. The low profile of the system makes it ideal for use in existing cabinets, drawers, closets or other applications where an electrical outlet is not easily accessible. The system, which runs on D batteries, has an on/off plunger switch that is activated by opening the cabinet, drawer or closet. The light then automatically turns off after 90 seconds. Booth #3804. www.outwater.com [6]
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