S&P took a tour of standout closet features and products at KBIS, curated by closet guru Eric Marshall. Now, we share those finds with you. Eric Marshall knows how to command a room -even if that room is a massive trade show spread out over nearly a million square feet in Las Vegas. As a 45-year veteran of the closet industry and original member of the Association of Closet and Storage Professionals (ACSP). Marshall has seen firsthand a lot of changes in the industry and has an uncanny ability to spot trends. At KBIS 2024, he escorted a select few closet designers, manufacturers, installers and a couple of editors around to share some products that caught his eye.
The tour met at the Grass USA booth, where Marshall and Grass Vice President of Sales Jeff Brown demonstrated a variety of options, including Grass game-changing movement system Nova Pro Scala. This modern and versatile drawer system features sleek lines, premium metallic finishes, and customizable panels and is available in many standard heights and lengths for use in a variety of residential and commercial applications. Add-on features such as divider systems, color-coordinated inset front panels, and handless opening systems complement the premium aesthetic and performance of the system. “This is the smoothest drawer slide you’re going to find,” says Marshall, who also shared the new Vionara drawer system, which is not yet available in the U.S. Visit http://www.grassusa.com for more information. Next door at the DTC booth, Marshall pointed out the MAGIC-PRO double-wall drawer system with its customizable drawer height, trays and push-to-open and soft-close options, with accessories available to customize closets and maximize space. Visit www. en.dtcdtc.com for more information.
At Häfele, Marshall was impressed with the company’s exclusive TAG Hardware – particularly the faux leather knobs and handles. He also pointed out the strip LED lighting being shown that can be used both as a surface mount and in recessed channels inside cabinets and drawers or underneath shelves. Visit www.
hafele.com for more information. On to Richelieu, where Marshall introduced the group to Richie DeMarco, national closet manager for Richelieu Hardware and past president of the Association of Closet & Storage Professionals (ACSP). DeMarco shared the company’s wide variety of closet accessories, from sliding baskets to closet rods that come in different finishes. Marshall also pointed out the metal drawers and lighting strips available with dimmers and remote controls, along with various options and extras for residential closets today.
Visit http://www.richelieu.com. At the Sugatsune booth, the group enjoyed a live demonstration of Shaper Tools Shaper Origin Handheld CNC Machine, “in the form factor of a plunge router” that is easily programmed and operated. Visit http://www.sugatsune.com and http://www.shapertools.com for more informationOn to the Kesseböhmer booth, where Marshall shared Arena Style, a recent offering for the North American market. This glass front sliding tray can be customized to hold various accessories – and the company also has a system that can even be configured to serve as a shoe shelf. Visit http://www.kesseboehmer.com for more information.Elektra’s Furniture Lighting System was the focus at the Ehlebracht Group booth, where Marshall marveled at the wireless lighted shelving system. The shelf snaps into place and light up when the contacts on each end connect with the side strip. “You just route it out and lay in the strip.” said Marshall. “Amazing!” Visit http://www.ehlebracht-ag.com for more information. The last stop was at the Sauder Closets booth, where Marshall pointed out the various systems available at different price points, including the MasterTrac custom closet system. This system offers different panel depths. heights and installation methods, along with accessories including rods, drawers, shelves, doors, baskets, valet rods, and more. Visit http://www.sauder-closets.com for more information.