Merillat Somerton Hill cabinets as featured in the Reed Show Village at IBS

Explore the kitchens at the 2010 International Builders’ Show (IBS) Show Village outside the Las Vegas Convention Center January 19-22, and something could feel quite familiar. That’s because Merillat cabinets are featured in three homes in the Reed Show Village, as well as the NextGen “Builders Challenge.”

As the leading cabinetry manufacturer for the new home construction market, we sponsor these homes to demonstrate our commitment to builders. Our aim is to inform and inspire them, displaying the newest products and demonstrating the latest building practices and processes.

Merillat is the exclusive cabinetry supplier for the homes, which showcase the breadth of our product offerings. Visitors will see many different finishes, including some glazes, and many decorative details such as feet, corbels, ornamental onlays and molding inserts.

Reed Show Village
Two of the homes in the Village are traditionally decorated, while the third is more contemporary and includes an abundance of sustainable features.

LaLinda

• Kitchen: Merillat Classic Somerton Hill Maple in a Sable finish and Merillat Masterpiece Laredo Oak in a Peppercorn finish
• Bathroom: Merillat Classic Portrait Maple in a Sable finish
• Laundry: Merillat Classic Destination Maple in a Kona finish

Highland

• Kitchen: Merillat Classic Tolani Cherry in a Paprika finish and Merillat Masterpiece Montresano Maple in a Canvas finish
• Bathroom: Merillat Classic Tolani Cherry in a Paprika finish and Maple in a Chiffon finish
• Laundry: Merillat Classic Tolani Cherry in a Paprika finish

Echo House / Osprey

• Kitchen: Merillat Classic Fusion Maple in a Natural finish
• Bathroom: Merillat Masterpiece Epic Cherry in a Peppercorn finish

NextGen “Builders Challenge” Home
For the tenth year, Merillat is the cabinetry sponsor of the NextGen Home. The theme of this year’s home is “Builders Challenge,” with a focus on how homebuilding professionals can be more profitable and competitive in today’s economy. Green building is showcased, along with cutting-edge technologies for a safe, secure and healthy house.

NextGen “Builders Challenge” Home

• Kitchen & Laundry: Merillat Classic Silhouette Maple in a Kona finish

If you are at the Show today, visit the Reed Show Village and NextGen “Builders Challenge” Home and see how the latest in cabinet style and technology can make the kitchen a big selling point at your next open house.

Merillat Cabinets + DeNova Countertops = ProCision

Builders will find an exciting new way to way to streamline their kitchen projects when they visit the International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas January 19-22, where Merillat is introducing ProCision™, a fully coordinated cabinet and countertop installation process.

ProCision is offered exclusively with three Masco Builder Cabinet Group (MBCG) brands: Merillat and QualityCabinets, and the premium DeNova countertop brand, which joined the MBCG family in 2008.

ProCision integrates factors like cabinet design, countertop templating, coordinated cabinet and countertop scheduling, and facilitates same-day delivery and installation. A precise digital measuring and templating system covers cabinets and countertops at the same time, so there’s no need for a traditional plywood countertop template.

Karen Strauss, MBCG President, thinks builders will love ProCision. “One of the most frustrating issues for builders is to install cabinets and then have to wait several days for the countertops to be delivered – hoping they will install smoothly.”

Builders who use ProCision can expect some positive developments:

• A kitchen installation cycle that’s 8 to 15 days shorter
• Fewer trips to the jobs site
• Fewer “competing” subcontractors on the job site
• One single point of contact for sales, service and support

Stop by the Merillat booth at IBS and see how your installation process can look as smooth and coordinated as your finished product, thanks to ProCision.

Merillat Cabinet Storage Solutions

People love their things, but they may get even more excited about having a place to put those things. After price, storage is the most important factor for 84% of cabinetry shoppers. Yet they often don’t know what kinds of storage options they have.

Paul Radoy, Manager of Design Services for Merillat, recommends looking at a kitchen in sections. “All kitchens have cooking and cleanup zones; some kitchens may have an island or even a pantry. I see each section as a gold mine of storage opportunities.”

In the cooking zone, smart storage can save you time. A drawer organizer kit or a utensil hanging system can keep utensils in order and within reach. A top-hinged cabinet locks open so you can get at the contents while you’re cooking. You can store a lot on a lazy susan, or in a swing-out base cabinet, and access it all without digging. A pull-down knife rack can hang under a nearby wall cabinet. Under the cooktop, extra wide or deep drawers can hold pots and pans, and a deep drawer organizer can separate them with solid hardwood pegs.

In the cleanup zone, around the sink and dishwasher, a tilt-out sink tray will keep soaps and sponges out of sight. Under sink totes help you keep bigger items under control.

Kitchen islands offer convenient storage. Paul says, “An island set up for wine storage and serving is classy and practical, and spice drawers are great for napkins and corkscrews.”

Paul finds that most people have a pantry on their wish list. After all, it’s a great way to store lots of items in one convenient place. “The more storage you have, the more places you’ll have to hide the cookies.”

See the Merillat’s new intelligent storage options for yourself at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas January 19-22.

Merillat CoreGuard Sink Base

If you’re at the 2010 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas January 19-22, you’ll be one of the first to see a demonstration of the new Merillat CoreGuard™ Sink Base, a revolutionary water-resistant base cabinet that will be available this fall.

It’s something everyone can relate to. Mark Ayers, our Vice President of Marketing, says “A lot can happen under your sink. Leaks and spills can lead to stains and damage. CoreGuard helps protect your cabinetry investment.”

The Merillat CoreGuard Sink Base is made of an engineered polymer specifically designed to resist damage from spills and leaks. The face, frame and door assembly are wood, but behind them, everything is a water-resistant, non-wood material that’s easy to clean and is stain-resistant.

The floor has a slight forward tilt and a rib design to direct any spills forward. With CoreGuard, you can see a problem right away and clean it up. It’s a low-maintenance solution in a cabinet that’s built to last.

Merillat brings new solutions to the kitchen, and CoreGuard is one we’re especially proud of. According to Mark Ayers, “It’s a revolutionary addition to the kitchen, and we think it’s something homeowners are going to demand.”

If you’re at the IBS show, stop by booth #C4143 and see it for yourself. We think it might just make a big splash. And that will be okay.

Merillat brings kitchen intelligence to builders this week at this year’s International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas January 19-22.  Merillat is excited to unveil several new innovative kitchen cabinetry solutions in direct response to marketplace needs.

IBS is the largest annual building industry tradeshow in the country.  It’s THE place to see and discuss the hottest products on the market and network with friends and allies.  On top of that, IBS offers more than 175 education sessions taught by industry experts.If you’re curious, check out http://www.buildersshow.com.

This year the Merillat booth will feature new products, interactive experiences and instructional videos. And, of course our kitchen experts will be on hand to answer questions and showcase our cabinetry solutions. Look for us in booth #C4143. We’ll post new articles throughout this week on the Round Table Blog covering all the new products and innovations we are unveiling at IBS 2010, so stay tuned right here! And make sure you follow us on Twitter and Facebook for real-time tweets and posts directly from the show!