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RETAILOBSERVER.COM FEBRUARY 2021 20 KNIFE BLOCK SET For the first time ever in the North American market, SMEG is making a cutlery debut. The new 6-Piece Knife Block Set serves as a sleek kitchen countertop essential and features the same iconic retro form consumers have come to know and love. The full set includes six knives: a Vegetable Knife, a Utility Knife, a Meat Knife, a Santoku Knife, a Bread Knife, and a Chef's Knife, each featuring a German stainless steel blade and handle. A matching 6-slot acacia wood base holds the set together, wrapped in a powder-coated carbon steel body with anti-slip grip, and is available in Cream, Black, and Pastel Blue colorways. The Knife Block Set retails for $499, while the knives and blocks are also available for purchase separately. FAB38 REFRIGERATOR As one of SMEG's most beloved and recognized products, the 50s-inspired FAB refrigerator series has long been a staple in the brand's portfolio, and with the launch of the FAB38, SMEG is expanding its current lineup to launch the roomiest version of the appliance available to-date. Inclusive of a refrigerator and freezer combination, the 18 cu. ft., EnergyStar ® - qualified FAB38 is over 3 inches wider, deeper and taller than the FAB32 model, standing at over 27 inches wide, 33 inches deep and 80 inches tall. The new model is ideal for the consumer looking for extra storage space, and features a Multiflow cooling system with electronic temperature controls, four shelves, innovative "No Frost" technology that prevents icy build-up in the freezer, and more. The refrigerator retails for $3,999, with Black, Cream and White colorways available in both left and right-hinge models, and Pastel Blue, Pastel Green and Red available in right-hinge only. The 6-Piece Knife Block Set and FAB38 Refrigerator will be available in select retailers nationwide this November. Please visit www.smegusa.com for more information. MTI BATHS' NEW ADEL 2 IS A STYLISH SOLUTION FOR SMALL SPACES MTI Baths' newest freestanding tub, the Adel 2, features an elegant design that fits impressive style into smaller spaces. This new tub not only makes smart use of limited quarters, it also offers an infusion of therapies to create the ultimate spa-worthy experience right at home. As part of MTI's Designer Collection, the Adel 2 is a chic freestanding tub with clean, organic lines and a thin lip with integrated faucet deck. It is available as a soaker or air bath, both featuring ergonomic interiors for sublime comfort and indulgent options to soothe the senses, such as chromatherapy and thermal therapy. Measuring 57" x 31" x 22" the Adel 2 can easily fit into an existing 60" alcove, making the tub a smart choice for remodeling projects with simple installation. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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