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KITCHEN
HONORABLE

MENTIONS

12-ft. Outdoor Living Suite
with Power Burner by Hestan
PERFECT FOR THE OUTDOOR cooking aficionado, the Outdoor Living Suite incorporates an
island, a 42-in. Hestan built-in grill, cutouts for
storage, refrigeration and a beverage dispenser.
The suites start out at $10,399 for the stainlesssteel model and feature weatherproof outlets and
single-point gas and electrical connections.
The newest unit accommodates the Hestan
24-in. Outdoor Power Burner, which delivers
70,000 BTUs of cooking power. For those clients
who love customization, they can choose from a
stainless-steel or stone countertop, as well as 12
signature colors and finishes.

The suite can also accommodate a
griddle accessory, it offers the option
of being able to operate each burner
individually,and it features spring-assisted hinges that can hold the hood
in place at just about any height.Stadium Lights illuminate the cooking
area, and the Trellis Burner delivers
even heat distribution.
The judges were impressed by
this product's plug-and-play design with seamless integration and
its reasonable starting price.

Freedom Induction Cooktop
WITH THE FREEDOM INDUCTION COOKTOP,the
home chef can heat up to six pots anywhere on the
surface - simultaneously. The $5,299 appliance
detects the presence of cookware and transfers all
programmed settings to the next location whenever it's shifted, with no need to manually adjust
settings. According to Thermador, it offers the
largest usable cooking surface on the market in its
class, as well as 56 induction elements.
The appliance is equipped with the Thermador
Connected Experience by Home Connect app,

by Thermador

which allows the cooktop and matching hood to
communicate with one another to turn on ventilation and task lighting. Ideal for today's modern
kitchen, the induction cooktop now features metallic gray glass and can be integrated with the
countertop or is available with a silver mirrored
finish. LED surface lighting - Freedom Sapphire
Glow - is embedded into the sides of the cooktop.
The judges were impressed by the level of service this revolutionary product provides; issues
can be diagnosed immediately via the smart app.

Biometric Secured Drawer
by Diamond Cabinetry

IN THIS AGE OF DESIGN for health and well-being, this product is a musthave.The Biometric Secured Drawer offers a self-locking mechanism on the
inside to keep the storage contents safe from children's hands.
The drawer, which is available for less than $175 and is exclusive to Diamond Cabinetry, is accessible via a fingerprint sensor that can store up to 100
unique fingerprints. It is offered in widths of 18, 21 and 24 inches and 24
inches deep and is available in a variety of colors, stains, finishes and glazes.
According to the company, the drawer is the first in the industry to include
advanced biometric sensor technology from The Master Lock Company to
ensure fast, accurate scans that grant or restrict access to things like prescription drugs with the simple touch of a finger.
The judges appreciated this product because it adds a safety feature to one's
home without taking away from the overall aesthetic of the space.

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