KitchenAid ALL IN ONE: Perfect for smaller kitchens, the briva in-sink dishwasher works as a dishwasher, sink, or food staging area. Sized to fit 36-inch base cabinets, the product can complete small loads up to three times faster than traditional dishwashers, the manufacturer says. The dishwasher features a five place-setting capacity, silverware basket, FlashDry Instant Drying, removable rack and spray arm, and manual drain with pressure switch. For more information, call KitchenAid at 1-800-422-1230 or visit www.inside advantage.com.
LG Electronics DYNAMIC DUO: For extra-large loads, LG Electronics releases its newest full-sized combination washer/dryer. Model WM3677HW features an up-front electronic control panel with Dial-A-Cycle, a beltless, direct-drive motor, and multiple wash, dry, and rinse programs. The 3.72-cubic-foot NeveRust Stainless Steel Drum requires no external venting through the building envelope. For more information, call LG Electronics at 800-369-4771 or visit www.lge.com.
Maytag Commercial ENERGY SMART: Lower your operating costs with a washing machine that decreases water and energy usage by up to 44 percent. Rigid-Mount Front-Load Washer/ Extractors offer a TurboWash system that has spray baffles that deliver the water directly where it’s needed, and tumble patterns continuously turn laundry through the wash cycle. Built with durable stainless steel top, front, and sides, the machine is available in 18-, 25-, 35-, 50-, and 80-pound capacities. For more information, call Maytag Commercial at 800-688-9900 or visit www.maytag.com.
Jenn-Air STOVETOP DELIGHT: Make cooking easier with a dual-fuel double oven range, which combines high-end appliance features in a standard 30-inch configuration. Features include a gas cooktop with five powerful sealed burners and the ability to cook two dishes at different temperatures simultaneously. A Cook & Hold setting automatically adjusts to a Keep Warm setting after preset cooking times have expired. For more information, call Jenn-Air at 800-536-6247 or visit www.jennair.com.
Bosch Home Appliances CLEAN SWEEP: For a quiet wash, Bosch introduces the 10-cycle Integra Design dishwasher with only 44 decibels. The dishwasher features a Partywash program to clean up to six place settings in 30 minutes and a Powerboost option to cut cycle time down to 60 minutes. An Infolight system indicates the machine is in use. For more information, call Bosch Home Appliances at 800-921-9622 or visit www.boschappliances.com.
Q: What will be the biggest products in luxury apartments in 2005? A: People want to be enveloped in luxury and security, and we see a continued strong trend in that direction for 2005. In-home entertaining has grown in popularity with luxury residents appreciating a well-appointed kitchen, including ample space to prepare gourmet dinners, high-end appliances, space for wine racks, and large storage cabinets to accommodate their seasonal and holiday entertaining treasures.
This nesting trend has also resulted in a desire for technology both within the apartment home as well as around the ground. Wireless fidelity allowing online computer access while enjoying the sights at the pool will be big for 2005, in addition to the high-speed Internet access readily available in the apartments themselves.
Spa experiences on-site are also growing in popularity. Many apartment communities already offer well-appointed fitness centers along with saunas, but we expect more communities to offer Pilates and yoga classes, along with massage services as the desire for pampering continues to grow.
–Dale Phillips, president of Mark Taylor Residential Inc. in Scottsdale, Ariz., answered this month’s product question.
–To participate in future Q&As, contact Rachel Azoff at razoff@hanleywood.com.
Hot Product of the Month
Miele JAVA JUNKIES: Entice coffee lovers and save precious countertop space with the Miele-Nepresso Coffee System, a built-in coffee machine. The CVA 2660 model uses individual coffee capsules to deliver a variety of flavors. Plus, a Cappuccinatore dispenses steamed milk into the cup as the espresso or coffee is brewed. Available in stainless steel or black, the machine can be programmed in 14 languages. For more information, call Miele at 800-421-4685 or visit www.miele.com.