KBIS 2017

Ed and Cathy recently attended KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) 2017.

They constantly strive through on going educational conferences
to offer you the best selections and valued products.

Fabulous faucet finishes. (left)
Innovative faucet design. Can you guess how this works? (right)

Shower Power – from standard to hand-held to rain shower heads, you choose! (top left)
Water technology making a difference for your new bathroom experience. (top right)
Wider shower head designs with magnetic hand held that works great. (bottom left)
Yes, it actually feels like real rain. Go ahead, splurge on your next shower head! (bottom right)

Do you want to be unique? Do something unique… a copper free-standing tub!
Or, perhaps an all cedar wood tub will do?

Renovisions now offers beautiful teak products. Stop in to see the fine quality
and compare with less expensive versions. You’ll be impressed!

Making vanities that work for us, a smart design idea!
Smart storage ideas. (bottom left)
We connected with this: de-clutter your vanity countertop. (bottom right)

Mirror, Mirror on the wall, whose the smartest of them all… Kohler introduced a re-positional magnifying mirror built into their medicine cabinet.

Check out the beautiful new finish on this rectangular sink. (left)
And for those who strive for a most interesting look for their bathroom sink. (right)

Let us ‘Choreograph’ your next bathroom renovation.
Check out Kohler’s choreograph products. (left)
Tune into your sensational shower experience and connect to your
MP3 for music played through this shower head. (right)

Rose colored fixtures and accessories; not just for jewelry anymore. (left)
Matte black is also an option for your bath. (right)

Introducing: self cleaning toilets by American Standard! (left)
Washlet toilet seats that work great and not cost you an arm and a leg. (right)

Creative look; your guests will line up for your bathroom.

Ship lap barn board is trending; mixed with metal accessories – outstanding!

This is one HOT idea!

We design for our furry friends too.

Push button attic storage. Working smarter, not harder! (left)
Ingenious! Jet your laundry to your laundry room, kids will love it. (right)

What a bright idea… so many colors to choose from for the right look in the right spot.

 Taupe and soft wood textures are trending in shaker door styles
for both the bath and kitchen. (left)
Cool idea! A back-lit cabinet. (right)

New tile designs to make your backSPLASH. (left)
Cathy loves the smart storage solutions. (right)

Want to wow your friends, concicer an under the floor wine cellar.

Coming to a home near you in July, 2017…
A new transitional style kitchen faucet you’ll love. (top left)
LIGHT THE WAY to a smart faucet idea. (top right)
New faucet design to be released in November, 2017. (bottom left)
Beautiful transitional faucet. (bottom right)

Rubber grids – a smart idea for your stainless steel sink. (left)
Cathy loved this wine glass drying rack from Kohler and… it doesn’t break the bank. (right)

Ed’s a WINNER! He spun the wheel and it all lined up for him.
Lowes booth presented with these super nice head phones.

Renovisions On Trend For 2016

The Renovisions team returned home from another successful kitchen and bath conference – bringing back several fabulous trending design ideas and innovative product development. As always, we enjoy showing our wealth of expertise and knowledge with out clients. Attending this event provides a great opportunity for us to learn about new products on the market that fit the needs, wants and desires of our client base. Striving to stay relevant and current is top of mind at Renovisions – maintaining good vendor relationships allows us to support client’s products needs and warranties. Here are a few unique products that we loved and are happy to share with you!

1. Stainless Steel Black Appliances

2. Italian Made Unique Pulls

3. Slim Profile Angle Power Strips

4. Free Standing 100% Acrylic Tubs

5. Grey Textured Cabinets

We are grateful for the relationships we have built with our customers and vendors and we constantly strive, through ongoing training, educational seminars, conferences, and review of our alliances with vendors, to offer the best selections and valued products.

We’re Looking Up! – Woodtrac Ceilings

A BETTER CEILING IS NOW AN OPTION!

Installs in 4 easy steps:

Hang the edge moldings in place using hanger system.

 Snap grid clips in place on long grids and snap main moldings in place.

 Snap grid clips on cross grids and snap cross moldings in place.

 Drop new panels in place.

Choosing a Ventilation Hood

Once limited to standard under cabinet models, ventilation hoods now come in a range of styles. Today’s models prove beauty can go hand in hand with function to remove steam, smoke and odors. Whether you want understated or a focal point in the space, there’s a hood to fit your style.

Stone Countertops – Do You Know the Difference?

Evaluating Durability

It’s a common misconception that applying sealer to a stone countertop is all that’s needed to protect it from damage. Unfortunately, even after sealer is applied, stone is susceptible to scratches, staining, chipping and heat damage. Knowing the compositional qualities of each stone is the best way to choose a countertop that can handle the wear and tear of a busy kitchen or bathroom.

QUARTZ

Profile: Quartz boats a very high resistance to stains and scratches, as well as a low absorption rate of liquids. 
Surface Notes: Quartz is a low maintenance stone that can be cleaned with any mild household cleaner.
Finishes: Polished. Honed available in some colors.

GRANITE

Profile: Granite is one of the hardest stones and is virtually scratch resistant. A low porosity and a very high heat resistance make it popular countertop material for active kitchens.
Surface Notes: Granite is less porous than other stone but still needs to be sealed to reduce it’s porosity. If you’re sealing granite with an impregnating sealer, be sure to do it every six months. If the slab was sealed professionally by the manufacturer, it might not require resealing for up to five years.
Finishes: Honed, polished, sandblasted or brushed.

SOAPSTONE

Profile: Soapstone is dense and soft, and it is the least-porous stone countertop material available. It is often used in science laboratories that demand clean, sterile environments, which isn’t much different than the demands of a kitchen.
Surface Notes: Because soapstone is impenetrable, it is resistant to stains, bacteria growth, and damage from acidic substances. Soapstone comes in three colors: gray, green and black. Similar to slate, soapstone’s color might not be fully realized until a weekly application of mineral oil had taken place for nearly a year.
Finished: Honed

MARBLE

Profile: Marble is a very soft stone, so it cannot withstand high heat, and it is easily etched by acidic substances such as orange juice.
Surface Notes: Marble is known for it’s natural ability to stay cool and is often preferred by professional chefs for rolling dough and making pastries. The patina of polished or aged marble is prized for its traditional, old-world appeal. When selecting marble counters, remember that a polished finish makes surface imperfections more noticeable, whereas a honed or brushed finish helps to mask any scratches.
Finishes: Polished, honed or brushed.

SLATE

Profile: High-quality, dense slate is less absorbent and more durable than many countertop materials, so it doesn’t require sealing like other types or stone countertops.
Surface Notes: Due to it’s low porosity, slate is less likely to harbor bacteria. However, its uneven surface makes slate counters difficult to clean. Slate should be periodically treated with mineral oil to reduce it’s chalky appearance and to enhance its color tone.
Finishes: Honed, polished or cleft.

Why Mr. Steam Steambaths?

Behind the sublime pleasures of a Mr. Steam steambath are many years of research and development combined with an uncompromising commitment to quality materials and precision manufacturing. Each component in the Mr. Steam steamboat system has unique features that guarantee a consistently enjoyable and rewarding steam bathing experience.

Any shower, tub or enclosure can become a personal steamroom. Mr. Steam steam bath generators are compact, easy to install and fit within a cabinet, closet, vanity, basement or heated attic.

• Stainless steel design inside and out provides long lasting strength and durability.
• Beautifully designed in-shower digital controls are a standard feature, available in today’s most popular finishes.
• Exclusive safety features.
• Low voltage control circuits.
• Wireless infrared remote available for in-shower use.
• External on/off control available.
• All models are UL/CSA/CE listed.
• Available Autoflush keeps the generator dry between uses.
• The generator can be located up to 25 feet from the steam room.
• Consistent steaming.
• All generators are complete with a stainless steel tank sand equipped standard with a manual drain valve.
• All control connections are made with “plug-and-play” connections.
• Each unit has replaceable, industrial grade (not appliance grade) elements. Mr. Steam aroma steamed distributes aromatherapy oils and steam with the steam/shower enclosure.

Storage Report Reveals Pullouts As Most Popular Kitchen Feature

According to the Kitchen & Bath Style Report, storage is one of the most popular features for the kitchen space in 2015. As an effective solution to making kitchens work easier, the most popular storage spaces are pullouts and rollouts for kitchen cabinets, as specified by more than 90% of respondents.

Within this category, trash/recycling pullouts were most common.

Spice pullouts were included in kitchens by more than 80% of respondents.

Additionally, about 40% expect to see pullouts and rollouts increase in popularity in 2015.

Visit our showroom at 
150 Broadway Hanover, MA
to view the latest storage and pull-out styles and trends!

Creative & Useful Sink Base Options

Creative and useful sink base options: Protective matt can collect one gallon of liquid for any spills, pull-out caddy to store cleaning agents and pull-out towel rack keeping clutter off your counter.