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Why Choose Electric Cooking?

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Verona Appliances Stays Ahead of the Curve with Stylish Single and Double Oven Electric Ranges

36″ Designer Electric Range in Matte Black
Photo Credit: Anastasia Casey of the Identité Collective

Electric ranges and cooktops are increasing in popularity among homeowners and designers. Why? According to a growing body of research, gas appliances, which long reigned as the supreme cooking method and hailed by professional and home chefs alike, are proving to be harmful to the environment – and us.

Research shows that living with a gas appliance has led to increased risks of asthma and other illnesses – especially in children – due to harmful air pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and methane. And it’s not only while the appliance is boiling a pot of water for a pasta dinner. In fact, more than three-quarters of emissions occur while the appliance is not in use.

In addition, those same pollutants are harmful to the environment. Yearly emissions from U.S. gas cooktops are equivalent to the emissions transmitted from half a million cars. Overall, homes and buildings are directly responsible for about 13 percent of the country’s annual greenhouse gas emissions, mostly from the natural gas burned by furnaces, water heaters, clothes dryers, and gas-powered stoves and ovens.

Gas appliances may become a thing of the past. Some cities are banning new gas hookups for appliances to reduce air pollution and emissions to help in fighting climate change. “Electric cooking will become more of a player in the market as cities and states across the country start to eliminate the possibility of gas appliance installations,” states Melissa Haber, Vice President of EuroChef USA, the exclusive importer of the Verona brand.

A ban on gas appliances has already happened in New York City, where new buildings under seven stories cannot have gas hookups starting in 2023. The ban on taller buildings will go into effect in 2027. In fact, the State of New York is considering a version of this ban in 2027, as well. The San Francisco Bay Area has already had a similar ban in place for the past year.  

“We noticed our electric appliances have been increasing in sales,” says Haber. To keep up with changing market demand, Verona released a stylish electric range model with single and double oven options to suit varying tastes. “Our new Prestige 36-inch electric ranges offer the highly sought-after pro look without compromising on performance,” says Haber. “There are very few electric options in the market that are both feature- and style-rich at this price point, so we’re sure our new collection will spark a lot of interest.”

Electric appliances are safe, easy to clean and will make any kitchen renovation easier ­– which is a welcome relief considering supply chain issues and labor shortages are still impacting the kitchen and bath industry today.

Easy to Clean

For Anastasia Casey of the Identité Collective, who’s used to cooking with gas, an electric cooktop was a learning curve. However, her opinion on this cooking method was transformed.  “For starters, it’s shockingly easy to keep clean,” she says, as the cooktop surface is entirely flat. “Without all the metal grates to fuss over, I can just let it cool and wipe up any spills or splatters.”

Appliance owners can effortlessly clean an electric cooktop with a damp dish rag and soap. For caked on messes, a little warm vinegar can go a long way.                             

Safe

While an electric appliance doesn’t completely eliminate the risk of burns or fires, it does lower the risk because there’s no open flame. For extra safety features, the appliance often comes with “power on” lights and residual heat warnings to inform appliance owners when the surface is still hot to the touch.

Induction is also a form of electric cooking that is often purchased with safety in mind. With the Verona Designer Induction Range’s electric magnetic coils, the surface does not retain or give off heat since only the pot is directly heated.

Less Fuss with Renovating

Home renovations have increased dramatically in the past few years, and it’s a shift that will continue to increase in the years to come. But with supply chain issues and labor shortages still impacting the industry, renovating any room in the home, such as a kitchen, can be a headache for all parties involved.

If a homeowner doesn’t have a gas line already set up, installing a hookup can be a costly and time-consuming process filled with inspections and installation appointments. But with an electric appliance, the installation process is easier and less expensive. “Once things were in place, we simply plugged things in and put them straight to use—electric appliances for the win,” says Anastasia Casey.

Solutions for Gas Cooking

Not everyone is able to, or has the means, to replace their gas appliances with electric. So, what to do if the switch can’t be made? Invest in a range hood, which can cut the appliance’s air pollution in about half. Range hoods are critical components for every kitchen, as they work to pull the air into filters or a duct to remove odors, grease, moisture, smoke, and harmful particles (such as greenhouse gasses) during cooking.

Going electric is the way of the future. Choosing an electric appliance will not only help the environment, but will improve air quality in the home and make life easier and safer.

About Verona: Verona Appliances’ stylish line of ranges, ovens, cooktops, ventilation, dishwashers and refrigeration have been featured in upscale kitchens around the world since 1958. Designed and manufactured in the suburbs of Venice, Italy, each Verona cooking appliance is held to the highest standards of quality and is made to U.S. market specifications. Verona’s new 36” electric double oven ranges are an industry exclusive, with an upgraded look that is only surpassed by its high-powered capabilities. EuroChef USA is proud to present the Verona line of appliances through an authorized network of U.S. distributors and retailers, suitable for any sized kitchen.

For more information visit https://veronaappliances.com/

A Modern, High Contrast Lake House Kitchen with The Identité Collective

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Verona Appliances recently partnered with Anastasia Casey of the Identité Collective to create a modern, high contrast kitchen for her off-the-beaten-path lake house in east Texas. “As I considered the mealtime logistics of our trips to the lake, I knew we’d be putting the kitchen appliances to good use,” says Anastasia. “But here’s the catch: our lake house [didn’t] have gas, so we needed to find electric appliances that fit our modern tastes.”

Continue to read below for more details on Anastasia’s kitchen renovation and why she loves cooking with electric!

Photo Credit: Anastasia Casey of the Identité Collective

A Trendy, Matte Black Electric Range

Anastasia knew that Verona Appliances had a reputation for quality, but the matte black finish is what sealed the deal. “Finding a beautiful electric range was priority number one,” she says. “I wasn’t willing to compromise aesthetics, so after days and days of research, I was ecstatic to find this matte black option from Verona.” For Anastasia, the 36” Designer Electric Range in Matte Black reminded her of the cooking appliance she had at her primary residence. Even better, it perfectly matched the paint color (Tricorn Black SW 6258 by Sherwin-Williams) on her cabinetry for a seamless, moody look – which is something nicely unexpected in a lake house!

For Anastasia, who’s used to cooking with gas, an electric stovetop was a learning curve. However, her opinion on this cooking method was transformed.  “For starters, it’s shockingly easy to keep clean,” she says. “Without all the metal grates to fuss over, I can just let it cool and wipe up any spills or splatters.”

Photo Credit: Anastasia Casey of the Identité Collective

Seeking Balance with a Low Profile Range Hood

When the cabinetry and range colors were finalized, Anastasia had second thoughts about her plans for a range hood. “I felt like we needed some black up top to balance the space,” she says. She decided on the 36” Low Profile Range Hood  that could be mounted under a custom-built header with shiplap trim and then painted the same black shade as the rest of the kitchen cabinetry.

Photo Credit: Anastasia Casey of the Identité Collective

A Large, French Door Refrigerator Built for Families on the Go

If you’re on vacation at a lake house, you’re likely spending most of your precious hours in the great outdoors or on the go. Anastasia can agree. “We’re constantly coming and going from the lake house,” she says. A large, 36” French Door Refrigerator with clear interior storage bins can easily show you what’s stocked, what needs to be tossed and what can be stowed away in the freezer to avoid food waste. “I love that the doors each have deep compartments, plus it came with a standard freeze drawer AND deep freeze drawer option,” says Anastasia. The counter-depth fridge from Verona was given a built-in look by reusing and refinishing the existing upper cabinet box, adding a faux side panel of pine plywood and trimming everything in to tie it all together.

Photo Credit: Anastasia Casey of the Identité Collective

Dishwashers as a Necessity

No one wants to do dishes while on vacation. That’s why dishwashers can be the true workhorses of any vacation home. To round out the kitchen, Anastasia added a brand-new 24” Tall Tub Built-in Dishwasher to the lake house. “With clean lines and a stainless finish, it feels very top-of-the-line, and there’s also a handy light that turns on whenever it’s open,” she says.

Overall, the kitchen renovation was a breeze and Anastasia is thrilled with the results. “Once things were in place, we simply plugged things in and put them straight to use—electric appliances for the win.”

Are you ready to add a Verona kitchen suite to your home? Explore our many options at www.veronappliances.com. For more products, projects, trends and news Verona Appliances, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Pinterest.

Verona Appliances Electrifies with their Colorful New 36” Electric Single and Double Oven Prestige Collection Ranges

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Verona Appliances, crafted in Italy but made for the U.S. market, expands upon their renowned Prestige collection with seven new 36” electric ranges. The new 36” electric double oven ranges are an industry exclusive, with an upgraded look that is only surpassed by its high-powered capabilities. The single ovens are offered in four colors (Stainless Steel, White, Matte Black and Burgundy) and the double ovens offered in three colors (Stainless Steel, White and Matte Black).

Verona’s Prestige 36” electric ranges feature an impeccably designed 5-burner black ceramic electric cooktop that’s easy-to-clean with full-sized elements to accommodate pots of any size and a multi-tasking dual element that ranges from the PerfectSimmer™ (700W) to a powerful InstaBoil™(2100W) setting. The collection is available in a highly sought after 36” option that adds professional performance to any space.

Verona’s large, energy-efficient electric ovens are equipped with a spacious capacity.  Even the main oven in the double oven range can easily hold a 25-pound or more turkey. The secondary oven also has ample space and can accommodate a 9” x 13” sheet pan or baking dish for side dishes and casseroles. Upgraded aesthetics include the Prestige collection signature beveled doors, round handles and robust knobs, creating a focal point in any kitchen environment.

“Electric cooking will become more of a player in the market as cities and states across the country start to eliminate the possibility of gas appliance installations,” states Melissa Haber, Vice President, Verona Appliances. “Our Prestige 36” electric ranges offer the highly sought-after pro look without compromising on performance in up to four colors, choice of single or double electric ovens, true European convection, seven cooking modes and a full-sized storage drawer. There are very few electric options in the market that are both feature- and style-rich at this price point, so we’re sure our new collection will spark a lot of interest.”

Details:

  • Powerful 5 Burners/Zones from 700W to 2,100W – multi-tasking dual element that ranges from the PerfectSimmer™ (700W) to a powerful InstaBoil™(2100W) setting.
  • Intelligently designed cooktop configuration to fit large pots on all 5 burners.
  • True European Convection: 7 cooking modes that are programmable with the digital clock and timer functions.
  • 4 colors (Stainless Steel, White, Burgundy, Matte Black) for single oven, 3 colors for double oven (Stainless Steel, White, Matte Black).
  • Broiler pan included with 2 heavy duty racks in single oven, 4 heavy duty racks in double oven.
  • EZ Clean porcelain oven surface and black ceramic glass cooktop.
  • 304 Stainless Steel.
  • Adjustable Stainless-steel legs.
  • Full-sized storage drawer.
  • Glass oven door can be removed for cleaning by the homeowner.
  • Large capacity to fit a 25-pound turkey in single or main oven of double oven model – with 9” x 13” pans fitting easily in the secondary cavity of the double oven.

MSRP starts at a very competitive $3,299 for single oven in stainless steel and $3,999 for a double oven in stainless steel.

For press release and high-resolution images, click here.

About Verona: Verona Appliances’ stylish line of ranges, ovens, cooktops, ventilation, dishwashers and refrigeration have been featured in upscale kitchens around the world since 1958. Designed and manufactured in the suburbs of Venice, Italy, each Verona cooking appliance is held to the highest standards of quality and is made to U.S. market specifications. Verona’s new 36” electric double oven ranges are an industry exclusive, with an upgraded look that is only surpassed by its high-powered capabilities. EuroChef USA is proud to present the Verona line of appliances through an authorized network of U.S. distributors and retailers, suitable for any sized kitchen.

Spring Kitchen Décor Ideas

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The days are getting longer and the weather is slowly, but surely, getting warmer. The world is coming alive with greenery, bright colors and floral prints in fashion and interior design to signify the arrival of spring. For décor lovers, a new season means it’s time to give your living space a refresh. Not quite sure where to begin? We recommend starting with the heart of the home, your kitchen! Read on as we share our favorite seasonal style tips for decorating your kitchen for spring.

Budding Blooms

Spring is a time of rebirth and a fresh start for flora and fauna. Flowers are starting to pop out of the ground, the grass is becoming greener and trees are beginning to bud. If you love nature and find solace in having the outdoors in your home, mirror what you see outside into your kitchen.

Budding branches can make an excellent addition to your spring kitchen décor. Find a few in your backyard if you’re looking to be cost-savvy, or purchase a few pieces at your local craft store to display year after year. Hemingway Interiors upcycled an old vase with spackle to create a rustic, artisan look with budding greenery on her kitchen island.

36” Prestige Gas Range

Sensational Seasonal Scents

In addition to decorating your kitchen with flora and fauna, you can also use scented candles as a centerpiece on your kitchen island. Keep the scent light and airy with notes of eucalyptus, jasmine, citrus or rose. Make it even more of a centerpiece by placing the candle on a decorative wooden cutting board or in a large shallow bowl, and add accessories like a wick cutter and a snifter.

If you’re more conscious about open flames, a decorative wax warmer will work just as well. 

36” Prestige Gas Range

Showstopping Centerpiece

No vase? No problem! Laura Reister got creative with her range décor and used her heart-shaped dutch oven as a pot for fresh tulips. The pink and red hues pop brightly against her white backsplash and countertops. This décor trick will certainly catch guests in your home by surprise – and might inspire them to do the same!

To get this look, we recommend the 36″ Prestige Dual Fuel Double Oven Range.

Floral Fabrics

Hanging a dish towel over your range handle can make clean-up in the kitchen a breeze. It’s also such an easy way to add seasonality to the space! Susan Serra, CKD, matched her matte black range with a bold black and blue floral pattern. At the end of every season, stock up on dish towels in the clearance section to truly maximize your savings so you’re prepared for next year!

36” Designer Series Induction Range

Photo Credit: Susan Serra, CKD

Want to be considered in our next decor roundup? Simply tag us at @veronaappliances on all social platforms or use #VeronaAppliances when you share your space! For more from projects, products, trends and news, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn or visit www.veronappliances.com.

A Modern Kitchen for a Photographer’s Brooklyn Studio

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Verona Appliances recently partnered with Deborah Main of the Pillow Goddess to create a modern kitchen for Brooklyn-based product photographer and director Cason Latimer. Cason recently expanded his studio with an on-site, modern kitchen to better serve his growing client portfolio. “I recommended the Designer Series ranges and hoods from Verona Appliances because of my personal and professional experience with the luxury brand’s superior quality and diverse options,” said Deborah Main, designer of Cason’s studio kitchen.

Continue to read below for more details on Cason’s kitchen.

Photo Credit: Cason Latimer

Affordable Luxury

A photographer’s studio is fast-paced, with multiple photoshoots happening simultaneously. Cason needed a range and ventilation hood that would be a reliable workhorse for his client’s projects. “[His] need for a professional-grade range without the price tag was essential for his business to attract top-notch clients,” she says.

Photo Credit: Cason Latimer

Create Your Own Custom Verona Range

What’s great about the luxury Verona Designer Series ranges – whether your personal preference is induction, gas, or electric – is that homeowners and kitchen designers can customize their range with the Designer Range Builder.  

Cason chose the Verona Designer Series 36″ Induction Range and 36” Wall-Mounted Range Hood for its professional performance, superior craftsmanship, and affordability. The design of his kitchen, a very modern, clean look, necessitated a range that seamlessly fit in with his new countertop, cabinetry, and classic white backsplash. Plus, the luxury appliances were easy on his wallet.

Photo Credit: Cason Latimer

“With Verona’s many color options, Cason chose a stainless steel finish for his Designer Series Induction 36” range, as it offers that clean, fresh look, which is an excellent choice for any modern kitchen,” says Deborah. “Plus, to be honest, his new range and hood had to look stunning to impress his new clients, and Verona ranges are gorgeous!”

The Details Make All the Difference

The Verona Designer Series 36″ Induction Range and hood make Cason’s studio kitchen a real stand out. “He has many new photography clients in the food industry, and I know he is thrilled to be able to prep and cook on Verona’s magnificent luxury range. Plus, he has the Chefs Pak to make it all a breeze!” says Deborah.

Photo Credit: Cason Latimer

In addition to the range and range hood, Cason also has a variety of accessories from the Chefs Pak, which will significantly help preparation for food and beverage photoshoots. Deborah has a few of the accessories herself and says, “my husband and I recently used the Verona griddle for pancakes and steaks last night, and its performance is excellent!”

Note: Verona recently released a new and improved Chefs Pak, swapping out the stainless steel griddle for a cast iron griddle, which is more lightweight and works well on induction cooktops.

Deborah cannot recommend Verona more highly. “It is of superior quality and will elevate your kitchen to luxury status and professional performance,” she says. “Before you know it, you’ll feel like a professional chef!”

Are you ready to add a Verona range and hood to your kitchen? Explore our many options at www.veronappliances.com. For more products, projects, trends and news Verona Appliances, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Pinterest.

Hosting a Charcuterie Board Night with the Verona Chefs Pak

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You might have seen videos of charcuterie board nights while scrolling through Instagram or TikTok. These beautiful and fun boards are easy to assemble, allow guests to graze as freely as they like, and feature endless combinations of meats, cheeses, breads and more. Gather your closest group of friends for your own charcuterie board night with the help of Verona’s new Chefs Pak.

The Basics

These decorative platters of food may look complicated based on their grandeur size and ingredients, but the basics are straightforward. You’ll want to start by breaking the board into categories: one section for soft, easy-to-grab foods that are pre-sliced and one area for harder foods that need cutting. Then, you can decorate the rest of the board with spreadables, dips, toppers and palate cleansers. Label tags can inform guests of ingredients if there are any food allergies.

The Classic Charcuterie Board

A classic charcuterie board is a must for this event. The base of your board should be a serving tray or cutting board, like the maple cutting board from our Chefs Pak. Start with soft, pre-sliced meats in one corner of the board, like prosciutto or roast beef. Add harder meats like a log of salami or chorizo in another corner. Hard cheeses that will also need slicing, like Manchego or Asiago, should be placed next to the hard meats. Add spreadables like goat cheese or hummus. Finally, round out the board with pickles, sauces, honey, jam, crackers or bread.

The Fondue Board

Cheese is the shining star with this charcuterie board. A great fondue starts with shredded swiss and gruyere cheese, white cooking wine and your preferred selection of spices. As the ingredients are melted down, keep an eye on the temperature with a digital probe. Fondue cheese should be kept at 120 degrees to maintain the perfect melting temperature. Add a display of apple slices, French bread, pretzels, meatballs, roasted potatoes and broccoli around your fondue pot. This fondue board features a beer cheese recipe – perfect for game day.

The Rainbow Board

Taste the rainbow with a rainbow charcuterie board. You’ll want to gather a variety of fruits and vegetables in every color of the rainbow. Think apple slices, peppers, oranges, sweet potatoes, carrots, broccoli, asparagus, blueberries, plums, grapes and purple potatoes. You can steam a selection of vegetables with the Verona steamer pan to add varying flavors and textures. Finish the board with dippers like honey, ranch dressing and garlic butter or maple butter sauces.

Photo courtesy of House Seven Design | Annisa Zajac

The Dessert Board

Time for dessert! This board may be the easiest of them all. There’s no shame in getting boxed brownie mix and slice-and-bake cookie dough. Bake brownies and cookies in the oven according to package directions and use Verona’s oven mitts to safely take bakeware out of the oven. Add biscotti to the display to have alongside coffee or tea, or to dip into chocolate or hazelnut spread. Strawberries, raspberries and bananas can also be added for color – and for a dose of healthy vitamins.

The Breakfast Board

Can’t find an evening when everyone is available? Host a brunch after a Saturday morning hockey or baseball game. You’ll want to have breakfast basics, like pancakes, waffles and French toast, but make them bite-sized by having silver dollar pancakes, mini waffles and French toast sticks. Add spreadables like butter, cream cheese and jam. You’ll also want to add meats, like sausage and bacon, which can be cooked with Verona’s cast iron griddle and spatula made for perfectly flipped pancakes and crispy bacon. Finish off the board with syrup and honey for dipping, and fruit and nuts for color.

To learn more about the new Chefs Pak, click here. For more fun ideas follow us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn or visit www.veronappliances.com.

Season’s Savings: The Latest Offers from Verona Appliances

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Save on Kitchen Suites, Built-In Cooking & More

As a result of ongoing supply chain disruptions, there are significant shortages in raw materials like stainless steel, plastic, microchips, and even shipping containers. Prices continue to rise as the demand for home remodeling still remains strong.

Verona Appliances anticipated this shortage early in the pandemic and we are happy to say that we have stock available and ready to ship and for product not in stock, our lead times are no more than six weeks. In addition, we are one of the few appliance retailers that are still running promotions and rebates in light of historic inflation — passing on much-needed savings to our consumers wallets. Below is a list of our latest offers.

Save $600 on a Verona Range Hood

36″ Wall-Mounted Chimney Hood in Stainless Steel

Range hoods are critical components for every kitchen. Whether it’s a chimney hood, low profile range hood or insert, choosing the right hood is an important step in the kitchen renovation process. We recommend you consult with an appliance professional about which hood is best for you, but for now, we can make the process a bit easier by helping you save $600 on a Verona Range Hood (VEHOOD model) with the purchase of any 30″ or 36″ Verona range!

Offer valid until June 1, 2022. Click here for more information.

Up to $4,500 in Savings on Built-In Cooking Suites

Designer Series 30″ Gas Built-in Wall Oven shown in Stainless Steel

Are you interested in trying something different with your kitchen layout? We also offer built-in ovens! Our newest model, the Verona Designer Series 30” Gas oven, will not disappoint with superior design upgrades including a temperature indicator, heavy-duty glide rack supports, commercial-style closed door broil, convection bake options and competitive pricing.

With our latest promotion, you can buy more and save more! Combine a Verona built-in oven/cooktop combo with refrigeration, dishwashing and ventilation for the ultimate kitchen appliance suite. Five-piece packages start at $6,894. Electric ovens and 24” ovens are available as well.

Offer valid until June 1, 2022. Click here for more information.

Suite Savings on a Verona Kitchen Package


Verona Kitchen Suite with 36” Designer Gas Range and 36” Wall Mounted Chimney Hood in Gloss Black

If you’re renovating your entire kitchen, now is the perfect time to install all new appliances! Choose from a wide selection of powerful Verona vent hoods and ranges in six brilliant color options. In addition, the Energy Star-rated 36” counter-depth French Door Refrigerator features full-width pantry drawer, and the 24” ultra-quiet stainless-steel dishwasher has vortex cleaning with a 16-place setting capacity.

Up to $3,450 in savings for four-piece packages, which start at $7,245. Offer valid until June 1, 2022. Click here for more information.

About Verona: Verona Appliances’ stylish line of ranges, ovens, cooktops, ventilation, dishwashers and refrigeration have been featured in upscale kitchens around the world since 1958. Designed and manufactured in the suburbs of Venice, Italy, each Verona cooking appliance is held to the highest standards of quality and is made to U.S. market specifications. Verona’s new Designer Series offers the ability to customize a range with six trending colors, three knob designs and four fuel options using an intuitive online tool. EuroChef USA is proud to offer the Verona line of appliances through an authorized network of U.S. distributors and retailers, suitable for any sized kitchen.

2021 Kitchen Trend Roundup: What You’re Saving & Sharing

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The last month of the year brings about holiday cheer as family gathers from far and near. With 2021 coming to an end, we’re taking the time to reflect on some of our favorite kitchen designs of the past year that incorporate Verona Appliances. You may even find some design inspiration to bring into your own home! Below are our most saved and shared kitchens of the year, according to our Instagram.

Neutral & Ornate Palette

Built in 1905, the “Monster House” is a quaint Californian bungalow nestled in sunny Los Angeles. The kitchen was brought back to life with the help of a range similar to the current  Stainless Steel Prestige Dual Fuel Range and an open indoor-outdoor living concept. The space is decorated in warm neutrals of copper and wood, and is finished off with an ornate chandelier inspired by the outdoors.

Thank you to Avi Ross Group in Long Beach, California for tagging us!

Open Shelving for Décor… and Speed

In addition to warm neutrals, open shelving is also quite popular on Instagram. This concept lets well-used pots, pans and serving ware be displayed as part of the décor and within easy reach. Think about the seconds you’d save by no longer rummaging through a cabinet! This kitchen features a range similar to our 36” Prestige Gas Range in White.

Thank you to The Ranch Uncommon from Newbury Park, California for working with us!

Custom Cabinetry for Storage

It seems like there’s never enough storage in the kitchen. AHA! Interiors from Richmond Hill, New York installed a custom pull-out shelf to use every nook and cranny available. The owners now stash spices, oils and infrequently used cookware next to their 30” Gas Range. They even used a two-tiered lazy Susan to squeeze in more spices in the cabinetry.

Task Lighting

Task lighting can do wonders. It can provide additional lighting to help you keep an eye out for the perfect golden sear on a chicken thigh. Or, it can help ease tension on the eyes as you’re cleaning up late at night while the rest of the room is dim. This kitchen features our 36” Double Oven Range and Chefs Pak.

Thank you to @luvee68 for tagging us!

Matte Black Accents

White kitchens have been reigning supreme, but Andrea West Design of Burlingame, California adds touches of sophisticated color to this kitchen. Mixed metals, finishes and glassware displayed on the open shelving unit provide interest, while our 36″ N-Series Electric Range in Matte Black adds drama.

Want to be considered in our next design round up? Simply tag us @veronaappliances on all social platforms or use #VeronaAppliances when you share your space! For more from projects, products, trends and news Verona Appliances, follow us on Facebook or Instagram or visit www.veronappliances.com.

How to Clean Your Verona Oven in Time for the Holidays

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As we welcome the holiday season this year, you might be thinking about how much activity your Verona oven may see in the next few weeks. From cookies to turkeys, your oven will be put into overdrive ­– after what could have been a long reprieve from gatherings. Below we explain how to best clean your Verona oven in time for meals with friends and family for the holidays. Your oven will be in tip-top shape in no time! 

Tip: Before you get started, make sure to let the oven cool entirely if it was recently used. We recommend wearing rubber gloves and eye protection and to keep small children and pets away from any cleaning products and the oven during the process.

For Gas and Electric Range Ovens

Photo Credit: Joinery & Co

All Verona range cavities are built with an EZ-clean porcelain surface, which makes cleaning the oven easier on you. First, you will want to remove all racks, pans and utensils from the oven cavity. These can be cleaned separately with your favorite dish soap, some warm water and a sponge. The oven cavity can be wiped down with the same solution or with any oven-safe cleaner of choice. Wipe all areas of the oven cavity’s top, bottom, and sides with a sponge or any non-abrasive cloth.

Stubborn dirt and grime can be tackled by initiating a manual self-cleaning process in your oven. Simply fill a shallow baking pan with some water, add a few drops of either lemon juice or white vinegar, and place it in the center of the oven rack. Set the oven to the bake mode and at the highest possible temperature. Let the cycle run for about an hour as it burns off excess grease and grime and turns it into an ash-like substance. Once the cavity has completely cooled, you can easily wipe out residue with a soft sponge or cloth. Before closing the oven door, be sure to completely dry all surfaces with a microfiber or other soft cloth.

For Our 30” Self-Cleaning Electric Oven (VEBIEM3024NSS)

Photo Credit: Blythe & Barnett

If you have a self-cleaning oven from Verona, then most of the time-consuming manual labor will be done for you – leaving you with more time to complete other tasks like setting the table or wrapping gifts. The self-cleaning function works by burning off crumbs, grease, and other cooking residues at temperatures as high as 860°F and may take anywhere between an hour to three hours, depending on how dirty the inside of the oven cavity is.   

Before starting this process, make sure to remove the broiler pan, oven racks and any additional bakeware or utensils. The oven accessories can be cleaned separately with warm, soapy water and a sponge. It is also important to wipe up any spills or excess grease before turning on a self-clean cycle to avoid flames and smoke inside the cavity during the cleaning process. Note that while the self-cleaning function is on, the oven cavity door will automatically lock and will not unlock until the interior of the cavity cools to a safe temperature.

After running a cycle, you can easily lift the leftover ash in the oven cavity with a damp paper towel and wipe it dry. Please visit the self-cleaning oven manual for more information.

Don’t Forget About the Oven Door!

Photo Credit: Deborah Main | The Pillow Goddess

The interior glass on the oven door can easily be a forgotten part of the cleaning process. Verona’s triple-pane glass dThe interior glass on the oven door can easily be a forgotten part of the cleaning process. Verona’s triple-pane glass doors are built to tackle those tricky drip marks easily. Remove the retaining screws and then carefully lift away the glass from the door with a screwdriver. You can clean the glass with your favorite glass cleaning solution. Refer to your specific appliance’s operation manual for step-by-step instructions with figures to help guide you.

We recommend checking the Operation Manual of your specific Verona model for more cleaning tips. You can view the full product library here.

From our family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy holiday season.

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Verona’s Guide to Kitchen Ventilation Systems

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Ventilation solutions are critical components for every kitchen and choosing the right one is an important step in the kitchen renovation process. Kitchen ventilation fans work to pull the air around you into filters or a duct to remove odors, grease, moisture, smoke, and harmful particles from the kitchen as you cook. Determining the right ventilation system for your kitchen can be complex, as it is not a one-size-fits-all approach.

You will want to consider what options are available, your style preferences, as well as the structure of your home, your local township regulations and more. We recommend you consult with an appliance professional about which hood is best for you, but for now, we will provide you with a guide of talking points so you can be prepared for an informed conversation.

Know What Types of Ventilation Options are Available

Verona range hoods are designed and engineered with great attention to detail and use only the best quality components available. Featuring powerful multi-speed fans, LED lighting and pro-style upgrades, every Verona hood pairs perfectly with Verona cooking products in an array of sizes and colors for the ultimate choice in performance and design. We have three ventilation options available.

  • Verona Chimney Hoods: A chimney hood is often installed on the wall and eliminates the need for a cabinet over the range or cooktop. The design of this hood often serves as a focal point in the kitchen and can complement the range.
  • Verona Low Profile Range Hoods: A low-profile range hood is mounted directly onto the bottom of a kitchen cabinet and centered above the range or cooktop.
  • Verona Range Hood Inserts: A hood insert is installed directly into a hole cut either in the ceiling or a custom surround. The hoods’ motor box is hidden for a seamless, straight-line design. It’s the perfect hood for appliances installed on an island, peninsula or in a nook.
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Determine What Suits Your Style…

Now that you have a general idea of what hoods are available from Verona, you’ll want to think about your overall kitchen vision and which hood will best match your style.

  • The Focal Point: The Verona Chimney Hood offers a lean, straight-line design with rounded edges for a pro-style look. This style hood can easily be the star of any kitchen. In addition, the chef-inspired design will make you feel like you’re cooking in a professional kitchen at home!
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  • The Traditionalist: The Verona Low Profile Range Hood installs under an upper cabinet. It’s best for when you would like the hood to be part of the kitchen design, but not the focal point. The low-profile hood is both functional and economical in its design, as it allows to for valuable upper storage in kitchens that are tight on space.
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  • Hidden in Plain Sight: The Verona Hood Insert has a clean, slim design with commercial-style performance. This hood is often hidden or integrated into a custom surround designed to match the kitchen cabinetry or as a bold design element.
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… and Meets Your Needs

Although you may have a particular style hood in mind, you will also need to consider what will meet the needs of your cooking style and your home. Here are a few questions that should be addressed when choosing ventilation.

  • How many CFMs will you need? CFM stands for cubic feet per minute. This tells you how fast the range hood can move air. The higher the CFM, the faster the air can be moved out of the space. How many CFMs you will need depends on a multitude of factors, including the size and layout of your kitchen. Is it open concept or a micro-sized space? Are there windows? How high are the ceilings? All of these components will be a factor in the CFM power needed. Also consider the width of your cooking appliance and the burner power and fuel type – the larger and more powerful your appliance is, the more CFM’s you will need. Verona’s ventilation options deliver powerful performance from 600 CFMs for smaller cooktops and up to 1,200 CFMs for larger cooktops.
  • How will the air be vented in your home? There are two main types of venting methods: external and recirculating. External venting will push air outside to the roof or the side of the home using vents and ducts. The recirculating method, common in condos or apartments, does not require outside ventilation. Instead, air is filtered through the hood first before being released back into the room.
  • How do you currently cook at home? Think about the type of cooking you do most often. Some range hoods have filters specifically for capturing grease, which can be helpful if you frequently cook with oil. You will also want to think about personal preferences, like if you would prefer extra lighting, want variable fan speeds or a vent that can be controlled by a remote or will automatically adjust fan speed depending on the heat and smoke in the room. Discussing your preferences and cooking habits can help your representative guide you to ventilation that will best suit your needs.

We hope these pointers allow you to feel more confident in your ventilation selection and will help guide you as you work through your kitchen renovation. For more details our Verona’s ventilation systems, visit our ventilation page. To find a Verona retailer near you, visit our store locator or call the EuroChef USA sales team at 1-631-254-3434. You can also email sales@veronaappliances.com with additional questions and inquiries.

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