Upgrade Your Kitchen to Cook Like a Professional Chef

September 18, 2018 by EuroChef

Cooking like a chef at home requires talent and practice. But there’s no doubt about it – having the right culinary tools, appliances and prep space is essential, too. To upgrade your kitchen so that you can cook like a chef, consider the following:

Prep Like a Pro

Save time and energy and get a cleaner cut by maintaining your knives. Properly clean, dry and store knives directly after use and regularly sharpen them. Whether that’s on a magnetic strip on the wall or an indrawer organizer, the best options will allow you to see all your knives at once so you can reach for the correct one. Precision slicing? You may also wish to invest in a mandoline.

Bake a lot? Consider ditching the measuring cups by using a digital scale instead. You’ll get faster, more accurate results. And the bonus of less to clean-up.

Cook Like a Pro

When it comes to ensuring that there are no limits to what you can do in the kitchen, it’s all about having topnotch appliances. Check out the Pro Series Collection of free-standing ranges from ILVE. Known for their handcrafted Italian appliances, the new series offers chef quality features such as a removable griddle, high BTU brass burners and a built-in warm drawer to keep cooked food at an ideal temperature for serving. Available in a 36-inch single or unique double oven configuration as well as 40-inch and 48-inch sizes with double ovens, the electric ovens feature multi-function cooking options and included rotisserie accessory.

The Pro Series is equipped with features that professional chefs dream of at a price point that the home culinarian can afford. Offered in stainless steel and matte graphite colors, you can get a professional style cooking experience while maintaining the sleek design of your kitchen.

Move Like a Pro

Do an audit of your current cooking habits, bearing in mind the layout of your kitchen and the organization of goto ingredients. Are you expending time and energy walking all the way around the kitchen island just to get to the fridge? Are you spending too much time poking around for a particular spice or oil? The optimal flow in your kitchen space will allow for more intuitive food preparation and help you stay light on your feet.

Want to cook like a professional? Update your kitchen accordingly. A few upgrades can help you become a better chef.

ILVE Returns to NYC for the AD Design Show

March 12, 2018 by EuroChef

ILVE Appliances returns to New York City once again for the 17^th annual Architectural Digest Design Show. From March 22-25, ILVE will be showcasing their newest collections to approximately 40,000 guests and design enthusiasts during the annual showcase for luxury and design.

Below is a preview of the innovative collections that will be on display at the ILVE booth #279 this year.

NEW! ILVE Majestic II Collection

The new ILVE Majestic II Collection features all of the elements customers know and love from the long-standing favorite Majestic collection with upgrades for style and efficiency. New features include a new clock with digital touch control for cooking mode and temperature selection. Oven cavities are now larger and packed with bonus features such as dual halogen lights, added rack positions, a diagonal rotisserie and temperature probe. The new warming drawer features thermostatic control to keep food at an ideal temperature for serving. From the Majestic II Collection, ILVE will be showcasing a 36” Induction Range in Gloss Black with Brass Trim, 40” Induction Range in Midnight Blue with Chrome Trim and 36” Dual Fuel Range in Romato with Brass and Bronze Mixed Metal Trim.

NEW! ILVE Majestic Solid Door Range

ILVE adds even more ways to customize their award winning ranges with a new, traditionally inspired solid door option for the ILVE Majestic collection. The new solid door range is completely windowless and features a decorative country-style handrail on the oven door. ILVE will be showcasing a 40” Majestic Solid Door Range in Stainless Steel with Brass Trim at the show.

NEW! ILVE Pro Series Range

ILVE introduces the ILVE Pro Series to their line of free-standing dual fuel ranges. A sleek, modern design and a sharp price point matched with ILVE’s superior quality ensure that this is no ordinary kitchen appliance. The new line flaunts chef quality features including a removable griddle, high BTU brass burners and a built-in warm drawer to keep cooked food at an ideal temperature for serving. From the Pro Series, ILVE will be showcasing a 36” Double Oven Range in Matte Graphite and a 48” Double Oven Range in Stainless Steel.

ILVE Majestic Collection

The ILVE Majestic line of ranges is available in both dual fuel and all gas (30” & 36” only). The ranges are offered in five standard American sizes including 60”, 48”, 40”, 36”& 30” with both single and double oven options available. The line is fully customizable with seven standard colors, over 200 RAL Colors, three trim options and four leg options allowing for a wide range of choices for personalization. Additionally, ILVE Majestic Ranges are equipped with green energy features, triple-pane glass doors for better heat insulation and an 8-minute electric oven preheat to 350° – the fastest in the industry. From the Majestic collection ILVE will be showcasing a 36” Dual Fuel Range in RAL 5014 Pigeon Blue with Mixed Metal Brass & Chrome Trim, 48” Range in True White with Chrome Trim and 60” Range in RAL 5020 with Chrome Trim.

ILVE Nostalgie Collection

The ILVE Nostalgie line of ranges is available in a powerful all gas configuration. The ranges are offered in three standard American sizes including a compact 24”, 30” and 36” all with a 24” depth. The line is customizable with eight standard colors and more than 200 Classic RAL Colors. The ranges come complete with an upper handrail, digital clock & timer, pre-heat indicator, hearth shaped window, tubular legs and a full width storage/warming drawer. ILVE will be featuring the compact 24” gas range in True White with a brass trim at the show.

ILVE Gas Cooktop Collection

ILVE Gas cooktops are fully equipped with the exclusive ILVE removable griddle, which allows for endless food prep options. Each cooktop includes individual precision burner controls, a flame failure safety cutout device, one-touch electronic ignition, a triple ring burner, cast iron heavy-duty grates, matte black burner caps and stainless steel knobs. ILVE will be featuring a 48” drop-in cooktop at the show.

About The Architectural Digest Design Show:

The annual Architectural Digest Design Show brings together the top residential and hospitality finds from over 400 brands. From furniture, accessories, lighting and art, to kitchen, bath, building products, hardware, and flooring, the show boasts offerings by both independent makers and established manufacturers. Held at Pier 94 in New York, the experience includes insider access to seminar programs headlined by design world luminaries, as well as exciting culinary demonstrations, stunning installations, and VIP industry events, such as DIFFA’s DINING BY DESIGN (co-located at neighboring Pier 92).

ILVE Majestic II Induction Range Named BEAUTIFUL KITCHENS & BATHS 30 Most Innovative Products Award Winner

January 17, 2018 by EuroChef

The ILVE Majestic II Induction Range has been named a BEAUTIFUL KITCHENS & BATHS 30 Most Innovative Products Award Winner at the 2018 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). The award showcases Meredith Corporation editors’ picks for their favorite new kitchen and bath design products. The products were selected by the editors for their ability to combine smart function, seamless style and cutting-edge technology.

“It is a great honor to be recognized by Beautiful Kitchens & Baths as one of the 30 most innovative products for 2018,” says Melissa Haber, Vice President of EuroChef USA. “The Majestic II Induction range represents ILVE’s goal of combining handcrafted Italian design with modern cooking technology for a customizable, yet efficient appliance. We’re very excited to offer this new, highly anticipated product to consumers starting this year.”

The all-new ILVE Majestic II Induction Range includes a multi-function convection oven, soft-close oven door(s), full size warming drawer and rotisserie accessory. The high performance induction top offers advanced pot sensor technology with power boost and simmer on all burners. The ranges will be available in 36” or 40” options and are fully customizable with the choice of multiple trim options and more than 200 colors. ILVE is the first appliance company to offer a 40” induction range in the U.S. market.

The 30 Most Innovative Products for 2018 will be featured in the spring issue of Beautiful Kitchens & Baths magazine and the May/June issue of Traditional Home magazine. To view the entire list of the 30 Most Innovative Products for 2018, visit TraditionalHome.com/30Most.

Verona Appliances Named 2017 Interior Design Best of Year Awards Honoree

December 11, 2017 by EuroChef

Verona, known for their handcrafted Italian appliances, is a 2017 Interior Design Best of Year Award honoree in the Kitchen Appliances category for their exclusive 36” All-Electric Double Oven Ranges. Interior Design’s Best of Year Awards is the design industry’s premiere design awards program, honoring the most significant work of the year as well as recognizing designers, architects and manufacturers from around the globe.

“The Verona All-Electric 36” Ranges offer the very best in industrial design and cooking performance, and it is an honor that the product has been recognized as a Best of Year Honoree,” says Melissa Haber, Vice President for EuroChef USA. “These ranges give designers even more flexibility where an electric connection may be the only option, along with professional cooking performance that one wouldn’t expect from fully electric ranges.”

Now celebrating its 12^th year, Interior Design’s Best of Year (affectionately known as BoY) has become the ultimate measure of excellence, showcasing what’s happening today in every category of design while simultaneously setting the bar even higher for future innovations.

The BoY awards ceremony, held in December at the IAC building in New York City, draws over 1,000 worldwide design professionals and enthusiasts. Each finalist is announced live by hosts Cindy Allen, Editor in Chief, and Carol Cisco, Publisher of Interior Design. Winners from each category take home the coveted Best of Year bulb award, designed by Harry Allen.

ILVE Majestic Induction Range Awarded Third Place in the 2017 KBB Product Innovator Awards

October 9, 2017 by EuroChef

The ILVE Majestic Induction Range has been awarded third place in the Kitchen Product of the Year Category in the 2017 edition of the KBB Magazine Product Innovator Awards. The Product Innovator Awards honor superior product innovations that are new to the kitchen and bath market.

“ILVE is honored to be recognized by the highly regarded panel of judges as one of the most innovative brands of the year,” says Melissa Haber, Vice President of EuroChef USA. “The Majestic Induction range represents ILVE’s goal of combining handcrafted Italian design with modern cooking technology for a customizable, yet efficient appliance in highly sought after sizes.”

The all-new ILVE Majestic Induction Range includes a multi-function convection oven, soft-close oven door(s), full size warming drawer and rotisserie accessory. The high performance induction top offers advanced pot sensor technology with power boost and simmer on all burners. The ranges will be available in 36” or 40” options and are fully customizable with the choice of multiple trim options and more than 200 colors. ILVE is the first appliance company to offer a 40” induction range in the U.S. market.

“The size is right, the look is flexible to design with, and the functions are spot on for all levels of cooks,” said Product Innovator Awards Judge Chris Dreith of The Home Improvements Group.

About KBB Product Innovator Awards
KBB Magazine’s Product Innovator Awards honor superior product innovations that are new to the kitchen and bath market. The esteemed panel of judges for the KBB Innovator awards choose the winning kitchen and bath products based on such criteria as fulfilling a market need, engineering advancements, aesthetic merit and – of course – innovation.

EuroChef Brands Help Restore Dilapidated Kitchens on Stone House Revival

May 17, 2017 by EuroChef

On the DIY Network Series, Stone House Revival, carpenter Jeff Devlin and his team of restoration experts work with home owners in Bucks County, PA to restore houses dating back to the 1700s. With a goal of bringing the original character of the home back to life, ILVE and Verona Appliances help these stunning transformations come full circle by adding modern cooking appliances to once ramshackle kitchens.

Below are episode recaps featuring ILVE & Verona Appliances. Check your local listings for full episodes of Stone House Revival on the DIY Network.

1800’s Living Room & Kitchen

Fred and Elizabeth, home owners of an 1800 era stone house, call on Jeff Devlin and his team to restore the historic charm of their kitchen. Before the renovation, the out-dated space sat on a 1950s addition with metal cabinets, knotty pine paneling and linoleum floors. Jeff outfits the kitchen for entertaining and gives it a farmhouse style feel with top of the line amenities, including a 36″ Stainless Steel Verona range.

Season 2, Episode 11 – Photo Courtesy of DIY Network

1800s Original Kitchen Restoration

Jeff is tasked with renovating a very dated kitchen that is believed to be in the same spot as the original one built in the 1800s. During the transformation, the team uncovers the original open-hearth fireplace hiding behind the kitchen wall. A perfect addition to the traditional charm of the space, a Matte Graphite ILVE Majestic Range with Brass Trim lends unique style and function to the home.

Season 2, Episode 4 – Photo Courtesy of DIY Network

1737 Entryway & Kitchen

In Plymouth Meeting, PA home owners Lisa & Tom recruit Jeff and his team to address their kitchen, which was built in the 1800s but looks straight out of the 1980s. Jeff and his team dig into the project, bringing unique historic elements into the the kitchen with an 1800s overhaul. A 30″ Electric Verona Range gives the 200 year old space a modern touch.

Season 2, Episode 4 - Photo Courtesy of DIY Network

Season 2, Episode 9 – Photo Courtesy of DIY Network

Show overview, episode recaps and images are courtesy of the DIY Network.

ILVE RAL Custom Color Program Named A+ Awards Finalist

April 24, 2017 by EuroChef

The ILVE RAL Custom Color Program has been selected as a finalist in the Architizer A+Awards for the Appliances category. ILVE’s RAL Custom Color Program stood out among entries from over 100 countries.

“The ILVE RAL Custom Color program has been one of our most popular launches because it resonates with designers and consumers who want to personalize their homes and their appliances,” says Melissa Haber, Director of Sales & Marketing for EuroChef USA. “The program showcases our Italian heritage to craft bespoke appliances customized for each consumer. It’s an honor to be recognized by Architizer’s A+ Awards.”

About ILVE RAL Custom Color Program
ILVE’s RAL Custom Color Program allows for more personalization options than ever before. Available for both the Majestic and Nostalgie lines of ranges, the program offers consumers the choice of over 200 RAL colors for their ranges and hoods. ILVE ranges are available in six standard American sizes, 60”, 48”, 40”, 36”, 30”, and a perfect city-sized 24” option in the Nostalgie line. Both single and double oven options are available, as well as dual fuel and all gas connection choices.

About Architizer
Architizer is the fastest growing and largest website for architecture in the world, and the A+Awards represent the best architecture and design globally. The Jury Award is judged by a panel of notable faces in the industry such as Denise Scott Brown, Bjarke Ingels and Tom Kundig. Personalities include Tony Hsieh (CEO, Zappos), Yves Behar (Fuseproject), John Edelman (CEO, Design Within Reach), Cameron Sinclair (Architecture for Humanity) and Barry Bergdoll (MoMA). The Popular Choice Award is determined by votes from the general public.

ILVE Showcases New Energy Efficient Products at AD Design Show

February 28, 2017 by EuroChef

ILVE Appliances will once again be exhibiting at the 16^th annual Architectural Digest Design Show from March 16-19 at Piers 92 & 94 in New York City. The luxury Italian brand will be showcasing their new induction ranges and a larger, more energy efficient range cavity to approximately 40,000 guests and design enthusiasts.

Below is a preview of the innovative collections that will be on display at the ILVE booth #279 this year.

New Launches:
Majestic Induction Range, Including a 40” ILVE Exclusive Option
The all-new ILVE Majestic Induction Range includes a multi-function oven, full size warming drawer and rotisserie accessory. The high performance induction top offers advanced pot sensor technology with power boost and simmer on all burners. The ranges will be available in 36” or 40” options and are fully customizable with the choice of multiple trim options and more than 200 colors. ILVE is the first appliance company to offer a 40” induction range in the U.S. market. The ILVE booth will be featuring the 40” Majestic Induction Range in Stainless Steel and a 36” Majestic Induction Range in RAL Capri Blue with a chrome trim.

ILVE Introduces a Larger, More Energy Efficient Range Cavity
The new, larger range cavity (showcased in the 36” Majestic Induction Range) features innovative soft-close doors, a larger cavity and an A+ energy efficiency rating by EU Energy Standards. Two interior halogen lamps illuminate the entire interior of the range while triple-glazed glass doors allow for better insulation and decreased energy usage. The cutting-edge range cavity is made with “easy-cleaning” porcelain, eliminating the need for an energy consuming self-cleaning function.

Trending:
RAL Custom Color Program
The Custom Color Program is available for both ILVE collections, the Majestic and Nostalgie. In addition to the standard colors for both series (7 for Majestic and 8 for Nostalgie), the new Custom Color Program adds over 200 color options resulting in more personalization than ever before. The program was named a 2016 KB Culture Award Winner, a 2016 NYCxDesign Award Honoree, a 2015 Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award Honoree, and a Design Journal Best of 2015 Products winner. The never before seen RAL colors that will be showcased at the ILVE booth include Capri Blue, Light Blue, Mint Green, and Traffic Grey.

Mixed Metal
The use of mixed metals in appliances and home décor has taken the design world by storm this past year. This new trend adds a layer of interest and dimension for a livelier kitchen. ILVE has customized a 36” Matte Graphite ILVE Majestic Range with chrome and bronze trim to showcase the beautiful new trend.

Other collections to be featured at the ILVE booth include:
Majestic Collection
Voted Interiors & Sources 2015 Readers’ Choice Award Winner in the Best of Kitchen and Bath Category, ILVE’s Majestic line of ranges is available in both dual fuel and all gas (30” & 36” only). The ranges are offered in five standard American sizes including 60”, 48”, 40”, 36”& 30” with both single and double oven options available. The line is fully customizable with seven standard colors, over 200 RAL Colors, three trim options and four leg options allowing for a wide range of choices for personalization. Additionally, ILVE Majestic Ranges are equipped with green energy features, triple-pane glass doors for better heat insulation and an 8-minute electric oven preheat to 350° – the fastest in the industry. ILVE will be featuring all five sizes at the show in a variety of color and trim options.

Techno Collection
The Techno Collection incorporates all of the same technical features found in the original Majestic series and is available in the same sizes and colors. Features exclusive to the Techno collection include a tubular style handle, sleek knobs, tubular legs, trim-less doors and panel and an optional upper handrail for modern flair. ILVE will be showcasing a 36” Techno range in RAL Light Blue.

Nostalgie Collection
ILVE’s Nostalgie line of ranges is available in a powerful all gas configuration. The ranges are offered in three standard American sizes including a compact 24”, 30” and 36” all with a 24” depth. The line is customizable with eight standard colors and more than 200 Classic RAL Colors. The ranges come complete with an upper handrail, digital clock & timer, pre-heat indicator, hearth shaped window, tubular legs and a full width storage/warming drawer. ILVE will be featuring the compact 24” gas range in Gloss Black with a brass trim.

Professional Gas Cooktops
ILVE Gas cooktops are fully equipped with the exclusive ILVE removable griddle, which allows for endless food prep options. Each cooktop includes individual precision burner controls, a flame failure safety cutout device, one-touch electronic ignition, a triple ring burner, cast iron heavy-duty grates, matte black burner caps and stainless steel knobs. The cooktop collection includes 6 exclusive models and is available in 15”, 36” and 48” sizes. The 48” gas cooktop will be on display at the ILVE booth in a counter-top display.

Ventilation Hood
ILVE Ventilation Hoods pair perfectly with any ILVE range. The hoods feature 2 infrared heat lamps and a quiet, energy-efficient, four-speed fan. All hoods are wall mounted and available in 30”, 36”, 40”, 48” & 60” sizes. ILVE hoods are fully equipped with a 600 CFM motor, halogen lamps with adjustable light intensity, an anti-grease filter in anodized aluminum and a light indicator for filter maintenance. The hoods are available in all standard and RAL colors. A 40” stainless steel hood will be on display at the ILVE booth.

Greenery Inspired Ranges from ILVE

January 19, 2017 by EuroChef

Each year, the Pantone Color Institute selects their Pantone Color of the Year to reflect global culture via a color snapshot. The 2017 Pantone Color of the Year, Greenery, has been selected to represent growth and new beginnings.

Known as “nature’s neutral” Greenery is a shade that works well with various different color combinations. Bringing growth, harmony, and safety into designs, green appliances are the perfect choice for a fresh focal point in the kitchen.

ILVE offers two unique ways to bring the trending green color into the kitchen. Along with the standard Emerald Green color, available for the Majestic and Nostalgie range series, is the RAL Custom Color Program. Over 200 RAL colors are available, such as May Green (6017), to offer the same fresh and calming properties in a personally selected shade.

Mix & match these greenery inspired colors with different trim, cooktop and leg options for a completely customized look that will revitalize your kitchen design.

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ILVE RAL Custom Color Program Named KBCulture Award Honoree

January 10, 2017 by EuroChef

ILVE, known for their handcrafted Italian appliances, is a 2016 KBCulture Award honoree in the cooking category for the RAL Custom Color Program. The 7th Annual KBCulture Awards recognizes excellence in aesthetic design and technological innovation in the kitchen and bath industry.

“If you’re going to make the range a focal point in the kitchen, you might as well go all the way,” says Leslie Clagett, Founder of KBCulture.com. “The ILVE RAL custom program lets designers specify trim, base details, and colors to create a one-of-a-kind appliance.”

ILVE’s RAL Custom Color Program is available for both the Majestic and Nostalgie line. The program allows for consumers to choose from over 200 classic RAL colors for both their hood and range, allowing for more personalized options than ever before. ILVE ranges are available in six standard American sizes, 60”, 48”, 40”, 36”, 30”, and a perfect city-sized 24” option in the Nostalgie line. Both single and double oven options are available, as well as dual fuel and all gas connection choices.