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The Products From My Viral KBIS Video
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But before you buy anything, read my notes below each product.
Not everything is right for everyone.
- Andrew Mikhael, Architect & NKBA President
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Space Step
SPACE STEP (Blum Toe-Kick Drawer)
The Product: Hidden drawer in the toe-kick space under cabinets. Opens with your foot.
Why It's Cool: Uses wasted space. No bending over. Genius for storing flat items (baking sheets, cutting boards).
The Tradeoff:
✅ Pro: Clever use of dead space
✅ Pro: Easy access (foot-operated)
❌ Con: Adds $200-400 per drawer
❌ Con: Not every cabinet can accommodate it
❌ Con: Limited depth (only works for flat items)
Who Should Get This:
You're doing a full kitchen remodel (not a retrofit)
You need more storage and have maxed out cabinets
You're okay spending $300-400 for the convenience
Who Should Skip This:
You're on a tight budget
You don't have a storage problem
Your cabinets are already installed
My Take: Cool? Yes. Necessary? No. Worth it if you're doing a full remodel and need every inch of storage.
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The people who love this dishwasher, REALLY love it. You can do separate loads, run a half load. It holds more than it seems, is very quiet, and looks good to boot.
Drawer dishwashers come in single or double drawers, and they have a panel-ready model to match cabinets.
I was skeptical at first, but this glass rinser could come in handy in a number of ways - baby bottles, delicate champagne glasses, beer glasses, anything that needs a hand wash and is narrow. An easy upgrade to any kitchen, it comes in a variety of colors to match your fixtures.
Invisible cooktop
Absolute seamless mess or guaranteed confusion? Invisible cooktops are a rare thing, using induction technology makes it safe enough to consider. Invisacook is one brand I’ve found.
Compatible cookware: stainless steel, stainless steel with a magnetic bottom, proprietary pans
Incompatible cookware: copper, cast iron, glass, aluminum. In other words, you’ll likely need a dedicated new cookware set.
Voltage: 110 for 1-2 burners, 220v for bigger setups
Price: Expect a 4 burner setup to start at $2,400.
Where to buy: You’ll have to go through a dealer, and it would make sense for your builder or cabinet maker to work on it and order directly. Here is the invisacook website
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Before You Buy Anything...
These products are cool. But products don't make a great kitchen.
Good PLANNING makes a great kitchen.
Here's what to figure out FIRST:
✓ How you actually use your kitchen
✓ What storage you really need
✓ Where to invest (and where to save)
✓ What mistakes to avoid
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