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Guest Post: Blythe & Barnett Kitchen Renovation with Verona Appliances

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Hi there! We’re Katie + Cara…two best friends and moms who are passionate about turning a house into a home! Your home is where you come to rest from the cares of the world with the people you love most, so shouldn’t it be the place you enjoy most? The best way to create a relaxing environment is to remove clutter and keep only the things that you feel to be beautiful and have purpose.

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Katie recently moved into a fixer upper that had a lot of charm but was in need of a lot of work. The large and spacious kitchen was the main selling factor, but it was also the room that needed the most work.

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First up on the kitchen renovation list was to create a neutral backdrop. We said goodbye to the orange toned cabinets and painted them a fresh coat of white. Formica countertops were replaced with a beautiful quartz and the walls were covered in a classic white Subway tile. The kitchen was looking much better but we wanted it to feel more “gourmet”!

To achieve more of a high-end look, we removed the cabinets and microwave above the counter to create a more open feel. We got rid of the dated electric cooktop and instead installed a Verona 30” gas cooktop with a custom built range hood above it. It instantly changed the entire look of the kitchen by opening it up and creating a more modern look! The trendy configuration of the burners and knobs fit perfectly with the aesthetic of the room.

Switching out the cooktop from electric to gas came with more bells and whistles. There’s just something to be said about cooking on an open flame, isn’t there?! With the Verona Gas Cooktop we are now able to heat our food more quickly, and even have the option to simmer soups and sauces on the low heat setting. The continuous grates give us the ability to move around our pots and pans as we cook without ever needing to pick it up off of the cooktop.

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We finished off the kitchen with modern fixtures, accessories and added a few personal touches to make it feel more like home! The kitchen is the heart of the home and by creating a relaxing environment we now have a space that we can enjoy gatherings with family and friends for years to come! You can follow our home renovation journey on Instagram, at @Blythe_and_Barnett.

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Photography courtesy of Jessica Kettle Photography.

 

 

How Hot Technologies Can Improve Your Kitchen

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vefsie304pssModern technology is improving every facet of our lives and the kitchen is no exception. By carefully outfitting your kitchen, your appliances can be safer, more efficient and give you versatility and precision as a home chef.

One technology, which has been popular in Europe for years but is still relatively new to the US, is induction cooking which uses electromagnetic energy to heat foods quickly and precisely.
Like a gas burner, an induction cooktop or range-top surface can handle the rapid shifts in heat settings required in a busy kitchen. And because the burner does not heat unless cookware is detected, ventilation can operate more efficiently.

Other efficiencies in induction cooking are exemplified in such appliances as the new 36” Induction 5-Zone Cooktop from Verona, which includes a fast boil setting for rapid cooking as well as a low power setting for delicate meals. A pan detection system saves energy by sensing the size and shape of cookware and intelligently heating only the needed cooking area. Features like a residual heat indicator and an automatic shut-off in case of spillage make cooking with this induction cooktop safer, too. Verona also makes a 30” induction cooktop and 30” induction range.

“Because induction cooking offers the most direct heat transfer of any cooking surface and features unprecedented safety benefits, it’s become the modern standard for kitchens today,” says Melissa Haber, director of sales and marketing for EuroChef USA.

Consumers looking to upgrade their kitchens in the future will enjoy even more choices, as new induction ranges are introduced, which offer a wealth of features like a rotisserie, warming drawer, power boost burners and a multifunction convection oven.

If you are still cooking with old school appliances in your kitchen, you may be working harder than you need to be. When making an upgrade, consider the latest cooking technologies.

Verona Classic Professional Range Series Now Available in Light Blue

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Verona, crafted in Italy but made for the U.S. market, introduces a trending new light blue color to their Classic series of 36″ professional ranges. Verona’s Classic series features contemporary lines and stunning details that combine the very best of industrial design and cooking performance. The Verona Classic models feature a sleek plinth leg, matching colored control panel, exquisite beveled front plus robust stainless handles and handrail. The elegantly shaped controls add a unique look, and ergonomic feel that is certain to become a trademark of fine cooking. The new light blue ranges are offered in a single oven option with a dual fuel or fully gas connection.

“The light blue interior design trend is gaining popularity with designers and homeowners all over the world,” says Melissa Haber, Director of Sales and Marketing for EuroChef USA. “Verona’s new light blue color exhibits calming properties that are perfect for the heart of the home. The color is easy to pair with a wide array of design schemes while still acting as the focal point of the kitchen.”

The ranges are fully equipped with a European convection oven that is easily programmed with the digital clock and timer, delivering the ultimate in professional performance. The multi-function convection oven provides seven cooking modes including three baking modes (Bake, Fan Oven, Convection Bake); three radiant modes (Broil, Convection Broil, Dual Broil) and also a Defrost mode.

A full width compartment provides expansive storage capacity while a standard Glide Rack makes cooking large, heavy items almost effortless.

Other Details:

  • Programmable Digital Clock and Timer in the dual fuel ranges
  • Multi Function European Convection Oven in the dualfuel ranges
  • High Powered Infrared Broiler in the gas ranges
  • EZ Clean Porcelain Oven Cavity
  • Full width storage compartment
  • Plinth legs with a tubular option
  • MSRP starts at $4499

Verona’s Exclusive 36” Double Oven Ranges Now Available in All Electric

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Verona, crafted in Italy but made for the U.S. market, introduces a new 36” fully electric double oven range option to its exclusive line of Verona electric ranges. The only 36” double oven range on the market is now available without the need for a gas connection. The double oven option is offered in stainless steel in both the Verona N Series and the Verona Classic range Collections. The black ceramic glass cooktop is equipped with five sealed elements including a powerful dual element in the center.

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“The new fully electric 36” ranges give designers and homeowners even more selection without sacrificing performance when an electric connection is the only option for cooking,” says Melissa Haber, Director of Sales and Marketing for EuroChef USA. “These exclusive ranges offer the very best in industrial design along with flexible and professional cooking performance you wouldn’t expect from fully electric ranges.”

Both range options are fully equipped with an easily programmed multi-function European convection oven. Both ovens provide seven cooking modes including three baking modes (Bake, Fan Oven, Convection Bake); three radiant modes (Broil, Convection Broil, Dual Broil) and a Defrost mode. Additionally, a full width compartment provides an expansive storage capacity.

Other Details:

  • Programmable Digital Clock & Timer
  • Multi Function European Convection Ovens
  • 2 Heavy duty racks in each oven
  • EZ Clean Porcelain Oven Surface
  • Full width storage compartment

Classic Collection Exclusive Features:

  • Beveled doors
  • Stainless steel oven & upper handrails
  • Stainless & black knobs
  • Plinth legs
  • 1 EZ Glide rolling rack

MSRP starts at $3849

Verona Helps Outfit 300 sq.ft. Cottage

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With Verona Appliances, big things come in small packages! And that’s exactly what renovators had in mind when transforming a small summer cottage into a fully outfitted year round home.

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In Provincetown, Massachusetts Cape Associates, a building and remodeling company specializing in fully custom projects, was tasked with not only turning the 300 square foot cottage into a year round space, but equipping it with all of the conveniences of modern living.

“The Summer cottage could not be expanded vertically or horizontally due to code restrictions so all the requirements for year round living needed to be fit into the existing footprint,” said project manager Derik Burgess. “This necessitated very careful planning and customization in order to fit it all in.”

The kitchen was completed with a 24” Verona Gas Wall Oven and a 12” Deluxe 2 Burner Gas Cooktop. The appliances were specially chosen by the client, he himself being a principal at Studios Architecture.

Photography by Dan Cutrona Photography. For the complete photo reel, click here.

Thank you, Derik and Cape Associates for sharing your Verona Renovation Story and transformation images!

New Product Alert: Verona 36” Induction 5-Zone Cooktop

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Equipped with a Booster/Fast Boil function and Pan Detection on all zones

Verona Appliances, known for Italian crafted appliances made for the U.S. market, has released their new 36” Induction 5-Zone Cooktop. The powerful new cooktop comes in a sleek black easy-to-clean ceramic glass. The 5 high power zones feature a fast boil setting for rapid cooking as well as a low power setting for delicate meals. Each zone also features eight distinct power levels plus a BOOST function, all easily regulated by soft touch digital display controls.

The 36” Electric Induction Cooktop has an overall depth of 20 7/8” and a width of 35 7/16”

Features:

  • VECTI365Black Ceramic Glass
  • 5 Cooking Zones
  • Crescent shaped touch controls
  • Low power setting for delicate cooking
  • Booster/Fast Boil Function on all zones – with up to 3 used simultaneously. This function shuts off after 10 minutes and then automatically brings the setting down to the highest standard heat setting.
  • Pan detection system will detect the size and shape of the cookware and heat only that cooking area
  • 3 Cooling Fans
  • Hot surface/residual heat indicator
  • Auto shut-off in the case of spillage, incorrect pan usage or if no cookware is detected
  • Audible alarm to alert of spillage or cooktop malfunction
  • MSRP is $1,999

EuroChef USA brand named Design Journal’s Best of 2015 Products

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UntitledEDGEWOOD, NEW YORK – March 2016 – EuroChef USA, the exclusive US importer of Verona brand cooking appliances, is awarded  Best of 2015 Product awards by Design Journal Magazine for the Verona Classic Professional Style Range.

“We’re so excited for our brand to be named as part of Design Journal Magazine’s Best of 2015 Products,” says Melissa Haber, Director of Sales & Marketing for EuroChef USA. “The Verona Classic has been changing the way designers and homeowners bring personality and efficiency into their kitchens, and we are so delighted to be a leader in this revolution.”

Offered in three colors including stainless steel, matte black and gloss red, the Verona Classic models feature a sleek plinth leg, matching colored control panel, an exquisite beveled front plus robust stainless handles and handrail. The elegantly shaped controls add a unique look and ergonomic feel that is certain to become a trademark of fine cooking. The ranges are offered in a full line of dual fuel, gas or electric, with double oven options available for the dual fuel and gas ranges.

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The Best of 2015 Products are presented by Designjournalmag.com, the international trade resource for interior designers, architects and facility managers since 1988. The magazine recognizes superior product design of furnishings marketed through architects and interior designers as well as the greatest architecture and design projects worldwide.

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About EuroChef: EuroChef USA is the exclusive importer of Verona brand cooking appliances in the United States. Since 2001, the EuroChef USA brands offer innovative Italian ranges, ovens, cooktops and ventilation systems that are internationally recognized and exquisitely designed to complement any kitchen. The EuroChef mission is to offer a unique collection of European professional appliances that are affordable, distinctive and of the highest quality. EuroChef USA prides itself on product excellence and the highest quality of customer service for customers around the country.

For more information visit http://eurochefusa.com or https://www.facebook.com/EuroChefUSA

Verona Helps Combine The Old with the New in a St. Louis Restoration

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Verona Appliances has helped aid in the renovation of a severely devastated 1912 home, and bring together the new with the old.

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In St. Louis, Missouri Period Restoration, a company specializing in historic restoration, sought out to restore the early 1900s home. “The house was in the same family since the 1950s and was given to one of the kids to whom then let it go. It was in severe disrepair and required a major restoration,” said Randy Renner of Period Restoration.

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The goal of the renovation was to preserve many of the older, more historic features of the exterior such as the wood windows, slate/tile roofing and copper work while upgrading the interior elements yet still keeping it consistent with the time period. “Kitchens of course are the main thing everyone cares about so the look we achieved on [the Pershing project] was great,” said Renner. “Subway tile throughout, with a copper hood. Not a lot of wall cabinets (period) and counterparts that would be similar to what was around in the early 1900s.”

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The kitchen was completed with 36” Verona Dual Fuel Single Oven Range in Matte Black. Period Restoration prides themselves in keeping all of their projects time period correct, and making sure every detail aligns with that vision. “[We are] very mindful of each houses’ style and architecture when doing a kitchen” said Renner. “Our vision for the kitchen lined up with the looks of the Verona range.”

Thank you, Randy and Period Restoration for sharing your Verona Renovation Story and transformation images.

Verona Appliances Introduces All New Verona CHEFS PAK

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VeronaCHEFSPAKVerona Appliances has released the all new Verona CHEFS PAK. The CHEFS PAK comes complete with six unique cooking accessories perfect for the devoted chef.

The exclusive accessory package includes:

  • Heavy duty stainless steel griddle
  • Maple Cutting board to fit inside the griddle
  • Steamer pan with base, steamer and cover
  • 3” x 5” Beveled Spatula
  • Digital meat probe (batteries included)
  • Verona protective oven mitt

The CHEFS PAK (VECP1) has a retail value of $599. The griddle (VEGRL200SS) and cutting board (VECB9171) will be available for individual purchase, while the spatula, steamer pan, meat probe and oven mitt are exclusive to the CHEFS PAK.