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KWC Shower and Bath Fixtures, Kitchen Faucets, and MoreBased in Switzerland, KWC is a leading manufacturer of plumbing fixtures worldwide. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is designated as a Destination Showroom for KWC products. Here are a few unique and distinctive products from KWC: Pure, unadulterated pleasureSome people like to stand in the shower and listen to the sound of rushing water or invigorate their senses. For others, the shower is a place where they find inspiration and fresh ideas. Then there are those who take a shower to make themselves ready to face the day ahead or wash away their worries at the end of it. However you use your shower, your faucet and the technology it contains should be able to satisfy all your bathroom and spa needs. That is why we not only focus on showering, we also offer a whole ShowerCulture, which allows you to design your very own shower experience. After all, there is only one thing that matters here: you.The faceplate that cleans itselfThe jetclean faceplate prevents limescale from building up on your kitchen spray and does some of your cleaning work for you. When water is flowing, the cone-shaped holes on the faceplate expand, dislodging any limescale deposits. The holes go back to their normal size when the water flow is switched off.Programmed to suit your requirementsKWC ZOE touch light PRO is a faucet controlled using smart technology. It responds intuitively to a brief touch and is extremely easy to programme to suit

Water Saving Tips Mark Twain is usually credited with saying, "Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it." Today, we might say the same thing about the drought. There's lots of talk about saving water, but as individuals we could be doing a lot more. Here is some data from the EPA about our water usage Each American uses an average of 100 gallons of water a day at home. We can all use 30 percent less water by installing water-efficient fixtures and appliances. The average household spends as much as $500 per year on their water and sewer bill and can save about $170 per year by installing water-efficient fixtures and appliances. Here are a few things you and I could do today to save water today inside our homes. Easy Ways to Save Water at Home Install low-flow water faucetsThe average person loses 10 gallons each day to household leaks (14% of indoor water usage). Installing new low-flow aerators is the best single thing that can be done to save water inside the house, and it requires no behavior change. At a minimum, we should at least repair leaky faucets and toilets. Take showers rather than bathsFilling a bathtub will take 20 gallons of water or more, but taking a 5 minute shower using a low-flow shower head will use about half the water of the bath. Don't leave the water runningWhen standing at the sink engaged in grooming, shaving, washing hands,or brushing teeth turn

New Franke Planar 8 Kitchen Sink and Faucet During the recent Kitchen and Bath International Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas we saw a variety of stunning new products. We were especially pleased to see at new kitchen and bath sink and faucet collection from a favorite brand, Franke. Read more below: LAS VEGAS (JANUARY 20, 2015) — The new Planar 8 Series of handcrafted, Italian-made, stainless steel kitchen sinks from Franke Kitchen Systems feature sleek, contemporary designs that are right at home in any modern kitchen décor. Introducing the New Franke Planar 8 Kitchen Sink Designed and hand-fabricated in Italy, the Franke Planar 8 Kitchen Sink Series is made from premium 304 grade 18-gauge stainless steel, equipped with sound-dampening pads and Franke’s silky luster finish. Other key features include: Maximized work space: These undermount sinks measure 17 inches from front to back to enhance countertop work space without compromising sink functionality. Maximized storage space: The drain is placed in the rear of the unit so that drainage piping does not crowd the space inside the cabinet beneath the sink. Easier cleaning: Unlike other hand-fabricated sinks, the new Franke Planar 8 sinks are engineered with an 8 degree radius in the corners making the sink much easier to maintain. Enhanced functionality: Custom accessories, such as a bottom grid and a cutting board, are available to create a more productive and enjoyable food-preparation experience. In conjunction with this introduction, Franke is also unveiling the Planar 8 Flex Semi-Professional Kitchen Faucet as a

Brizo Wins Gold at KBIS 2015Articulating faucets are latest trend While articulating faucets are nothing new, Brizo's styling on their lineup of articulating faucet is unique. Brizo says that the style is reminiscent of the design of an architect lamp. The cable design also brings to mind the boom arm on a crane or even an old draw bridge.Importantly, the functionality of the pull-down swinging arm along with the docking and undocking spray arm is a clever and effective method of maneuvering a faucet around the kitchen sink. The KBIS judges thought so also as they awarded Brizo's new Articulating Faucet their top Gold winner for Best in Kitchens. In addition, the Solna Articulating Kitchen Faucet won a Metropolis Likes award for innovative design.Brizo always has an eye-catching and dramatic booth at KBIS and this year was no exception. The display of articulating faucets was one of the highlights of the booth. The new faucet design will be available in the Spring of 2015 in the clean, contemporary Solna collection of fixtures. Shown above, the Artesso style, inspired by the detailed mechanical workings of early 20th century metal-works, will debut in the Summer of 2015. Check this blog often for more news on the many new appliance and plumbing products and ideas featured at the 2015 Design and Construction Week (KBIS/IBS). For the lowest prices and best availability on major appliances and plumbing fixtures be sure to call or visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center.  

Kitchen BacksplashesMake your kitchen standout with unique backsplash colors and designsThe kitchen wall space above countertops and below the upper cabinets, is a great place to add color and creative touches, and contrast. Here are a few examples: Subway Tile continues to be very popular. In addition to the traditional white tiles that you see in...well in subways, these tiles are now available in a variety of colors, sizes and finishes. Glass patterns and mosaic tiles can be used to tie-in to other kitchen colors, and provide contrast at the same time. Range backsplashes provide another opportunity for differentiation. If you choose any material other than tile or glass to go behind a range or cooktop, be certain that it is heat resistant. You should also consider if you'll face any special cleaning issues due to smoke coming off the range. The space behind appliances and countertops, can get dirty quickly. On a practical side, glass and ceramic tiles can make cleaning a breeze. Choose materials carefully, and consider sealing your grout.The nice thing about backsplashes is that you get to determine how much contrast and color you wish to add, and where. Even if you're not doing a major kitchen remodel, adding or replacing a backsplash can give you an entirely new "look".Of course, another way to achieve a new look in your kitchen, is with new appliances, or sinks and faucets. For the best availability and lowest prices on major appliances and plumbing fixtures contact the professionals at

3 Kitchen Trends in 2014 Here's what has been trending in kitchen design: Contrast A little more than a decade ago appliance manufacturers called it white-on-white. White appliances with chrome trim had been de rigueur for years, so the early movement to solid white was a big deal in the beginning of the last decade. Kitchen cabinets, countertops, sinks and even faucets contributed to the solid white kitchen. Even today, an all-white kitchen is not unusual or out of place. However, for several years, we've seen the ever popular white kitchen complemented with contrasting yet subdued colors, in particular grey. Now, contrast is becoming more bold with black showing up in islands and base cabinets, stainless steel sinks, and chrome, or even gold faucets. Color Along with non-white cabinets, sinks, and faucets, 2014 saw more solid contrasting colors on kitchen walls not just gray or black, but also bright colors and pastel shades. Thanks to specialty appliance manufacturers such as Smeg, BlueStar, Bertazzoni, and even Viking, many appliance color options are now available even though stainless steel continues to dominate. Changes in upper cabinets and islands. Upper cabinets are sometimes being replaced by shelves, and occasionally disappearing entirely. See the limited use of upper wall cabinets in the photo above. Islands have been around for a long time, but we're seeing more use of islands for seating, and even tables and chairs as substitutes for islands. What can we expect in 2015? There will be more of the same as

Here's some help with your new wet barFrom Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Think of what you need for a wet bar. You need a bar area. That implies cabinets with storage for glasses and bar supplies. And if you want it to be "wet" it needs a working faucet and sink. Depending on your habits, you'll probably want a beverage center and/or a wine cooler of some kind. It's also possible you'll want to substitute or add a beer cooler. Finally, many wet bars include built-in icemakers.Here are some bar examples and some of the options that Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center can provide. The below "wet" bar is not a wet bar at all since it has no sink. It's entirely possible there is no water connection at all, but it does have a wine unit, and appears to have separate beverage storage also. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) has a large selection of both wine coolers and beverage centers from entry-level up to luxury units. Though we can't see all of the above wet bar, it clearly has a bar sink and faucet. It also looks as if it has a built-in dishwasher on the right with a cabinet panel, another nice touch for a wet bar if there is room.The wet bar below fits in a compact space, but is well equipped with wet bar sink and faucet in the center, a Viking icemaker on the left and a Viking wine unit on the right. Whether

Featured Plumbing Fixture Brand: Waterdecor Kitchen Faucets, Lavatory Faucets, Tub Fillers and More Known for unique designs, custom capabilities, and high quality, Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) is pleased to have Waterdecor as one of its key plumbing fixture brands. Who is Waterdecor? Here's what they have to say about themselves: Waterdecor is a company built on the a strong foundation and holds exceptionally high standards for its products. With a team of engineers and designers closely involved in the prototyping and production of the faucets, waterdecor's quality far surpasses what has been the industry standard in the high-end faucet business. Manufactured in Southern California, Waterdecor has the ability to customize any pre-existing products to meet customer needs or to create an entirely new custom design. Common customizations include but are not limited to: height extensions, a different style of handle, and the installation of the Radius No-Touch Sensor Compatibility. Kitchen Faucets NY From the NYC Collection at Waterdecor comes the stylish NYC kitchen faucet shown above. Waterdecor describes the NYC Collection, their latest style grouping, as transitional - complementing both traditional and contemporary styles. Lavatory Faucets The Bridge Widespread lavatory faucet above in oiled bronze is available in a variety of heights, and nine (9) different finishes as well as wall mount lavatory faucet, deck mount, and freestanding tub fillers. The Bridge design is also available in the above single post configuration. Tub Fillers Tub fillers from Waterdecor are available as wall mount, deck mount, or freestanding. They

Brizo Technology FaucetsBeauty meets TechnologyAt Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center One look at the Brizo line of faucets and you know that beauty is their hallmark. But don't let the style fool you. It's more than just a pretty faucet. Brizo's technology is second to none. Just read what Brizo has to say about three important technological advantages they offer - Magnedock®, SmartTouch®, and DIAMOND™ Seal Technologies:Magnedock® TechnologyThe first technology of its kind available, MagneDock features a patented, state-of-the-art magnetic docking system. This system securely holds the spray wand in place when not in use. The durable magnets are made to last forever, while their polarity keeps the spray head perfectly aligned, for a clean, seamless look that maintains the faucet’s distinctive form.SmartTouch® TechnologyThe SmartTouch® Technology touch faucet does nothing less than change the way you interact with water. Simply touch anywhere on the faucet body or handle to turn on or off the water. When you tap the faucet ON, the LED light indicates SmartTouch is active. When you tap the faucet OFF, the light goes off. SmartTouch also works to conserve water by activating flow only when needed, while its flexible operation promotes safe food handling.DIAMOND™ Seal TechnologyOur DIAMOND™ Seal Technology uses a diamond-coated ceramic disc with an extremely smooth, hard and durable diamond coating that eliminates the need for lubricant. There’s nothing to wash away and no sticking—the faucet will operate as smoothly after 20 years as it did on Day One.

Hansgrohe Plumbing Fixtures at UAKC New kitchen faucets – perfect ergonomics and design Known for the great appliance brands it carries, Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC), also carries some of the finest plumbing fixtures you'll find anywhere in Southern California. Today we're featuring some kitchen faucets from Hansgrohe, a brand with a tradition of quality and innovation going back to 1901 in the Black Forest of Germany. Metris - A new look for your kitchen Here's what Hansgrohe has to say about their new kitchen faucet: Attractive tools for your kitchen – a pleasurable shower experience for your fruit and vegetables Cooking is "in". With its sure instinct for good products, Hansgrohe is also contributing to the international love of cooking. We are proud to present our new, state-of-the-art kitchen faucets. After all, the sink unit is the central point wherever you cook food. It is home to the most important ingredient of all – water. Together with Phoenix Design, Hansgrohe has created a design that brings a new look and outstanding freedom to your kitchen. You can choose between stainless steel or chrome – depending on what fits in best with the colors and finishes on your oven, fridge, extractor hood or handles. Metris kitchen faucets – excellent user comfort The pleasurable shower experience has now moved into your kitchen – with versatile faucets and different jet types. The new Metris with ergonomic handle and extendable handspray makes work at the sink unit a pleasure. Metris offers two