Saturday, September 23, 2000
Kitchens and baths sparkle at show
Remodeling event features latest trends, advice and space solutions
By Shauna Scott Rhone
The Cincinnati Enquirer
The 13th annual Cincinnati Kitchen, Bath and Remodeling Show, Thursday through Oct. 1 at the Albert B. Sabin Convention Center, downtown, will spotlight two of the most versatile rooms in any house.
Most everyone loves the look of a stylish-but-functional kitchen or bath. An estimated 10,000 people attended last year's show, searching for that special look or just checking out what's new. This year, more than 125 exhibitors will display products and services.
Several new entries are worth noting. The country look is bigger than ever and the show's Cool Country section will celebrate this fun and functional version of Americana style.
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IF YOU GO
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What: Cincinnati Kitchen, Bath and Remodeling Show.
When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. next Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 1.
Where: Albert B. Sabin Convention Center, downtown.
Admission: $6, children ages 13 and younger $2.50. Oct. 1, guests with tickets to the Bengals game will receive two-for-one adult admission.
Information: 281-0022 or www.hartproductions.com.
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Also new will be the Walls 'n' Windows Pavilion, featuring imaginative window coverings and treatments for any room of the house.
A returning show favorite will be the American Institute of Architects' Design “Drive Thru” exhibit. AIA members will be available to answer questions and offer free consultations.
“When people bring in their problems, we can help with kitchen design because of our expertise,” says Rebecca Bredwell, a member of the AIA. “We provide quick solutions and are happy to talk about larger projects to see what the architect (on the project) will be doing. We will be stationed this year under a 20-by-22-foot dynamic tent structure designed by Bob Humphrey. Several architects will be manning the booth and answering questions on large and small projects.”
Many visitors come to check out the latest gadgets and this year's offerings will not disappoint.
• John Tisdel Distributing will present the Thermador SpeedCooking oven line. These ovens can cut cooking times as much as 50 percent while maintaining the taste and texture of foods. The ovens work by channeling hot air directly to the food with the added boost of a built-in 700-microwave oven. For example, a chicken that takes up to 28 minutes in a conventional oven to roast takes only six minutes in the Thermador.
• Kitchen Concepts will showcase the garbage disposal of the future. The HydroMaid is the first non-electric garbage disposal; it dispenses kitchen waste with quiet, environmentally friendly water power. It uses 400 cutting edges on five stainless steel blades to grind food fine enough to be used in homes with a septic tank system.
• Health Mate Saunas, presented by Ohio Custom Closets, are freestanding, portable saunas that use patented heaters to relieve pain, burn calories and eliminate body toxins, fatigue and stress.
• Prefer a Jacuzzi? Mutual Manufacturing will feature a compact Jacuzzi with 16 programmable body jets, a shower head with eight spray patterns and gentle steam. Mutual also will show a Draped Bathtub, first seen at the Chicago Kitchen and Bath Show. This European-inspired tub has the look of a soft cloth draped over and inside a freestanding bathtub.
• What's a remodeling show without a contest? This year's contest calls for the ugliest kitchens in Greater Cincinnati to step forward. Bring a snapshot before 6 p.m. Friday for a chance to win up to $5,000 of Kraftmaid Cabinetry from Home Depot. You can also drop the photo off at any Cincinnati Home Depot information desk before the deadline and receive two-for-one admission passes to the show. The winner of the Ugly Kitchen Contest will be chosen at the show 3 p.m. Oct. 1.
• There will be two remodeling seminars:
“Kitchen Update, Makeover or Complete Remodel” will be presented by Neal Hendy, president of Neal's Remodeling, and Kimball Derrick, president of K.D. and Steele Cabinetry, at 1 p.m. next Saturday and Oct. 1.
“Look Before You Buy or Build,” presented by the Department of Building Inspections of Hamilton County, will offer advice on building permits, site selection and what to look for in a home builder and architect. Participants will include representatives from the Hamilton County Building Department, the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati and the Design Resource Center. The session will be 3 p.m. next Saturday.
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