Products for the Kitchen West Springfield MA

Source: residential architect Magazine
Publication date: September 1, 2004

By Nigel F. Maynard

full exposure

Simpson Strong-Tie is exposing its wares—at least some of them. The Dublin, Calif.–based company, known for its behind-the-walls structural building connectors, has launched a line of prefinished connectors and joist ties for exposed wood applications. Designed by the company's Architectural Products Group, the pieces have a textured black powder-coat finish that complements exposed ceiling beams and timber-frame architecture. Simpson Strong-Tie, 800.999.5099; www.strongtie.com.

top drawers

Courtesy KitchenAid

New from Benton Harbor, Mich.–based KitchenAid are these sleek and versatile dishwasher drawers. They come together in a single unit but can wash two loads simultaneously at separate settings. The unit has five cycles, delayed start capability, an air-dry option, and a capacity of five place settings per drawer. Look for two versions later this year: the Pro Line and the Architect Series. They come in stainless steel, meteorite, white with black trim, and panel-ready. KitchenAid, 800.422.1230; www.kitchenaid.com.

cool shade

The form of the Shade range hood relates directly to its function. Created by designer Fu-Tung Cheng for Sacramento, Calif.–based Zephyr, the matchbook-inspired hood has a cover that automatically starts the unit when it's opened or tucks away when not in use.

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