Remodel Tampa Bay Spring/Summer 2015

High Tech Kitchens
in High Demand
The digital craze has affected virtually every aspect of life, but
perhaps nowhere is it more useful than in the home. From
keeping your property secure to saving water and energy, digital
upgrades can give your house a modern edge that adds convenience,
cuts costs and improves resale value.
Within the home, the kitchen showcases the digital trend more than
any other room. Smart appliances simplify tasks for homeowners while
adding sleek design to spaces. Homeowners can now control stoves
via smartphone and microwaves have the ability to sense when food is
warmed just right. Can’t remember if you’re out of milk? A smart refrigerator
will tell you via text if you need to make a stop on the way home.
Even seemingly basic aspects of the kitchen are getting futuristic
makeovers. No place is this more evident than with faucets. Evolving
tremendously over the last decade, faucets today embrace a blend
of style and function with high-tech features that impress guests and
potential buyers while making your life easier on a daily basis.
In fact, if you’re looking for a manageable first step to transform your
current kitchen into a high-tech powerhouse, the faucet is the perfect
starting point. Here are some things to consider as you shop for a
digital faucet:
1. Does the faucet help keep the kitchen
healthier (or more hygienic)?
More than just access to water, look for digital faucets with features to
help keep the kitchen more hygienic. For example, Did-U-Wave digital
faucets from Danze Inc. have a 3-inch infrared sensor for motion-activated
functionality - perfect when your hands are full or dirty. Just imagine not
having to touch the faucet to wash your hands after handling raw meat
or dirty dishes. Eliminating touch means eliminating the spread of germs.
2. Does the faucet help save water?
A sensor makes it easy to access water, but what if you forget to turn
it off? Especially important for the busy home cook or household with
kids, a faucet that shuts off automatically if movement is not sensed is
an important feature. While some digital faucets stay on two or more
minutes, 60 seconds is the time to fill an average pot, so watch for
a faucet that runs more than is necessary. That way you won’t waste
water when you or someone else is in a hurry or simply forgets, which
not only helps the environment but also helps save money on utilities.
3. Do the high tech features make
life easier?
A good digital faucet will help make kitchen activity easier so you can
maximize your time and minimize stress. Unique features of Danze
digital faucets include LED task lighting at the tip of the spray head that
provides spot lighting for easy sight no matter what you’re doing, and
SnapBack Technology that ensures the head will comfortably snap into
place after every use for a tidy kitchen with less effort.
4. Is the faucet stylish?
Much like jewelry accentuates an outfit, a faucet is a key focal point of
the kitchen. Look for a stylish faucet with advanced features that marries
fashion and function. Gooseneck designs in chrome or stainless steel
are classic options that match a variety of kitchen aesthetics, so you
can have timeless style alongside helpful benefits.
High-tech kitchens are here to stay in American homes. This
growing trend adds value while making the heart of the home more
useful. Start with a digital faucet and explore all the opportunities to
upgrade your kitchen.
14 Remodel Tampa Bay Spring | Summer 2015