Eluma Illuminated Backsplash

Here is a new product that I will HAVE to try:

Eluma Illuminated Backsplash




















Element Designs' Eluma Illuminated Backsplash epitomizes functional design. The revolutionary new product features concealed LEDs encased in an aluminum framed glass or acrylic backsplash. It brings the element of innovation to kitchen design while eliminating the need for undercabinet lighting. Made with high quality LEDs powered by Tresco International, Eluma Illuminated Backsplash is an energy efficient and environmentally friendly interior lighting option.

If the light output is comparable to your typical fluorescent undercabinet fixture then these should be a hot new look, especially for the Euro kitchen.

The Eluma backsplash will be on display at KBIS (the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show) in April. You can find them on the Web at Element Designs

Peggy

7/6/2008

Dear Peggy,
I appreciated your website and blogs and was impressed with the Eluma
Illuminated Backsplash you mentioned.
We are well along in the process of remodeling our kitchen but wanted
some better ideas for a behind-the-stove backsplash, and this looks
great. However, we're having trouble locating a source for it. Can you
point us in the right direction, please?
Thank you.

Jack and Jean
Ontario, California

Jul 7, 2008

Their web site is http://www.element-designs.com/eluma.html

I haven't had an opportunity to specify them yet.
Please let me know how it goes.

Peggy

Thank you, Peggy, for responding to my request.
I immediately went to Element Designs' website and sent an email by their "contact us" selection, but have not had any reply from them yet.
I have contacted their distributors in our general area (listed on the website), but they are uncertain about the backsplash uses. Apparently these units are normally used for shelves. Even so, they said they would have to special order any of these products from Element Designs and have them shipped across country to us.
I had hoped to get a 24" x 48" unit, but they only come in 18" widths at any length. The quoted price for 18" x 48" was $514.41. We'll have to think a little more about it, but we love the concept.

Thanks again for your kind response.

Best wishes,
Jack

Hottest News in Kitchen Cabinets

The latest innovation in kitchen cabinets is not sleek European styling or green cabinetry or hot colors.

Instead it's a new drawer slide from Blum:

SERVO-DRIVE

SERVO-DRIVE, the new opening feature, and BLUMOTION combine to give us the highest quality of motion for drawers using TANDEM or TANDEMBOX.



















Drawers open automatically with just a touch on the drawer front or with a light pull of the handle. This amazing feature is based on an electrical drive that, once triggered, opens the drawer for you. The drawer is not connected to the drive unit, enabling it to stop in any position. Another innovative solution from Blum, the company that is perfecting motion in the kitchen.

Imagine being able to OPEN your drawers with a nudge from your knee or hip with your hands full! Such coolness!

Peggy

Chutney podi

I like chutney podi better than milagai podi for idlis or dosas because chutney podi has dry coconut and garlic in it.

Ingredients:

Channa dhal - 1 cup
Urud dhal - 1 cup
Curry leaves - a few sprigs
Garlic cloves - 3 or 4
Red chillis - about 10(Varies according to your taste)
dry coconut(copra) - 1 cup
Sesame seeds - 2 tbsp
Salt
Hing - 1 tsp
Grated Jaggery - 2 tbsp(optional)

Method:

Dry fry channa dhal and urud dhal separately till golden brown. Dry fry rest of the ingredients together. Cool. Grind everything together.