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Styling with New Brizo Fixtures Who Cares about Fixtures with Style Once in a while I'll hear something like, "I don't really care much about the style of my fixtures. I just need something that works and doesn't cost too much." And that's OK. Your design professional and the sales associates at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center are all about saving you money on plumbing fixtures and appliances. However, whatever your budget is, you should think about getting fixtures that not only fit your budget, but also look good in your environment. Brizo is all about great quality fixtures in a choice of styles that will take your kitchen or bath to the next level. They've even partnered with famed designer Jason Wu for a separate collection of Jason Wu signature fixtures. There's no better time to show off Brizo's Jason Wu collection than today while we're right in the middle of NYC's Fashion Week. As a designer, Jason Wu has always been driven by a curiosity to learn about construction, perfecting every detail and merging contrasting influences into his designs. The Jason Wu for Brizo collection combines sleek Scandinavian design and intricate Baroque detailing. A Matte Black finish brings a sense of elegance to the collection and is paired with cool Polished Chrome or soft Brushed Nickel on a number of accessory pieces to coordinate seamlessly into any space. Whether it's Brizo's Jason Wu collection or any other faucet, sink, tub or vanity, we urge you to think about

NEW Robern Styles and Finishes This year's KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) was not just a huge success in terms of attendance, but also the products and styles displayed created a buzz throughout the exhibit hall. Here are some of the Robern Vanities and more that helped create that buzz. TWICE THE STYLE Matching, side-by-side Adorn Vanities and M Series Cabinets with Reflexion Modular Lights create a stunning styling space for two. Integrated towel bars complete the thoughtful design. THE BEAUTY OF SIMPLICITY Uncluttered and remarkably sleek, the V14 Vanity has perfectly organized storage space for all your styling essentials. Pair with any Robern cabinet and Uplift Sconces for precise lighting that's perfect for shaving or makeup. MODULAR BEAUTY Available in nine Robern decorative glass colors and six Digital Wood™ options, the V14™ vanity offers exceptional customization. Gang cabinets horizontally or stack vertically for a seamless look that’s framed by the signature element, Brite Aluminum Trim. DETAILS, DETAILS In a powder room, style can make up for space. A slim vanity provides basic storage while allowing elements like a vessel sink or handsome wall-mounted faucet to shine. A Métallique cabinet brings a touch of Art Moderne to the look. Interesting content from Robern's blog: GRAY: MUCH MORE THAN 50 SHADES When you think of gray, what comes to mind? If it’s words like "drab", "dull" or "boring", you haven’t seen gray lately. The world is going gray, and that’s far from a bad thing. From furniture to fashion to

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

Kitchen Island Ideas What can you do with a kitchen island? We're appliance guys. Mostly, we like kitchen islands that provide space to build in kitchen appliances. We like islands with shelves built-in, because there's no such thing as a good place to put a microwave oven on a kitchen counter. We like them even more if we can also put a built-in oven nearby. By the way, both of these ideas make the appliance accessible, and can be part of a thoughtful universal design. We love slide-in ranges. Several appliance manufacturers have recently introduced new slide-in range models. Slide-in ranges work very well in islands. Make sure that you plan for ventilation. Let's concede that islands can serve purposes other than provide room for our precious appliances. This island has a butcher block countertop. Great for food prep. Speaking of food prep, an island sink can be a big help if food preparation is a primary function of the island. At the other extreme, this table in the kitchen is great for meals, and family gatherings, but not so much to chop lettuce on. Here's an island that is really multi-purpose. Sink, appliances, and bar stools that are convenient for an informal meal, or to just visit and nosh. From the above, you can see that kitchen islands can be multi-function. For appliances and plumbing fixtures for your island, count on the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center for the best availability and lowest prices.

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

New Bathroom Vanity and Toilet Products St. Thomas Creations For over two decades, St. Thomas Creations has been synonymous with bathroom products of quality and distinction - water closets, bidets, lavatories and other accessories that combine technological innovation with elegant design and impeccable craftsmanship. The result: products that perform as beautifully as they look - that add elegance and grace to every bathroom in your home. You can find St. Thomas Creations at Universal and Kitchen Center (UAKC). St. Thomas Creations has added two new undermount sinks to its line of bathroom furnishings. The sinks are additions to the Wilshire and Presley Suites, featuring classic styling with clean fluid lines. The new models have an elegant look that is easily integrated into any bathroom décor, traditional or contemporary. The Wilshire is an oval undermount lavatory measuring17-in. x 14-in., while the Presley undermount measures 17-in. x 13-in. and has a distinctive architectural feel featuring subtle, stepped basin detailing. Both new sink models are available in two colors, white and balsa. St. Thomas Creations brings simplicity to the bathroom with its new one-piece transitional toilet. At home in both modern and traditional dwellings, the Canto features a classic sculptural shape. The toilet offers a chair-height bowl with elongated dimensions, a soft-close lid and super-quiet flush mechanism. Featuring EcoQUATTRO flushing technology, the EPA WaterSense-compliant unit uses only 1.28 gallons per flush and can clear more than 1,000 grams of solid waste. Available in white and balsa. Sink, toilet, or entire bathroom ensemble, UAKC

New Faucet Ideas for the Kitchen and Bath See them at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center A Graceful New Faucet Suite by FrankeFF2400 PULL DOWN FAUCET SERIES: Make a Statement with Transitional Style Franke quality in a fluid, transitional design. This faucet is one of a family of products which fulfills the wish for stylistic unity in the kitchen and bar/prep area. The pull down faucets offer dual-jet pull-down functionality and there are matching point-of-use faucets to coordinate the look, as well as a soap dispenser. The metal sprayhead on these faucets affirms Franke’s luxury standard, as well as guarantees durability and longlasting performance.Easy retractability with nylon mesh hoses Elongated, ergonomic handle Dual-jet spray Available in Chrome, Old World Bronze and Satin Nickel Meets AB1953 (CA) and S152 (VT) requirements ICC certified Ceramic cartridge, leak-free operation Solid brass with metal sprayhead KWC FaucetKWC’s AVA single-lever basin faucet with COOLFIX technology offers a simple way to save energy in the bath without sacrificing comfort or convenience. The standard setting of the operating lever of a single-lever faucet is straight ahead or the "six o'clock" position. With most such faucets, lifting the lever brings a mix of hot and cold water, even if the user neither needs nor wants warm water. On KWC’s faucet, the six o'clock middle position has been designed "full cold," so that no

New and Unique Faucet - Tara Ultra Pivot Featured at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterThink of a faucet. Think of a pot filler. Think of a faucet that doubles as a pot filler. Then think of the possibilities of having a sink faucet that swivels 360° so that it can be used on adjacent counter tops in the back or on either side. That's Tara Ultra Pivot by Dornbracht. Here's Dornbracht's more elegant description: Pivot combines high-quality aesthetics with the utmost functionality. It is the first faucet for use throughout the entire kitchen island – with 360° radius of activity, the individual applications throughout the kitchen can be effortlessly combined. Here are the details:Tara Ultra Pivot Single-lever Mixer Product Specifications 21 3/4" projection Swivel spout 360° 1 3/8" hole diameter Height to aerator/spout outlet 11 3/8" Total height 14 5/8" M 24 x 1 aerator Ceramic disc cartridge 2x M 10 x 1 x 16 1/2" high pressure hose Flange 2 1/8" Water flow rate limited to max. 1.5 gpm low lead compliant Maximum functionality, superior range of motion: PIVOT extends the TARA ULTRA series with a new universal faucet that has a 360° action radius. The practical twist handle right at the spout ensures simple, ergonomic operation. Just like the entire series, PIVOT is characterised by clearly defined shapes and a refined, minimalist design. The Tara Ultra Pivot is just one model

New sinks with convenient features Best selection at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Franke   The new Peak series of sinks from Franke are of hand-fabricated quality. The design coordinates with Franke's other products, and the sinks feature drain covers that double the straining power while concealing the waste disposer or waste kit. The Peak series include an integral ledge that functions as either a shelf that raises the work surface or as bottom grid. The appearance is both modern and classic. Accessories include a pair of black polypropylene handles for Peak’s stainless-steel colander (PX-70S) and a cutting board (PX-40S) made of Iroko wood. Blanco Offering an architectural edge, Blanco’s Modex kitchen sink workstation features a 3-in. profile that sits above the counter and offers ample task space because of the dual draining design and large, integrated cutting board. Spill preventions is an added benefit of the ledge. Composed of the company’s patented SILGRANIT II formula, the workstation resists heat, chips, scratches, and food acids and offers a shield against bacteria and dirt. Users can prep, cut and clean right on Modex, allowing the sink to perform double duty. KWC America Responding to the rising popularity of Universal Design in faucets, the new KWC America ONO touch light pro allows users to control volume and temperature remotely. This new concept in electronic faucet operation is a completely wireless, fully portable touch-operated control that can be positioned anywhere within the immediate environment of the faucet, up to 26 ft. away. Wherever

Customers Write (30) Bianca's friend referred her to Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Bianca v. Pasadena, CA I was in dire need of a new sink. Mine cracked straight down the middle last week and it was just a complete mess. A friend told me about Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center and his great experience buying his grill there so I went in immediately. After half an hour the sales guy had me narrowed down to 2 sinks. He told me the specs of both and helped me choose the best one that was also cost efficient. Got my sink 2 days after I ordered it in store. Now my bathroom looks way better almost like a mini face lift! Call or visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) today and you too will have a great experience purchasing new appliances and plumbing fixtures. Two locations to serve you - Calabasas and Studio City: Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center facebook twitter *highlighting added