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K i t c h e n w a r e N e w s & H o u s e w a r e s R e v i e w S h o w D a i l y S a t u r d a y, M a r c h 7 , 2 0 1 5 3 8 Best of Show 2015 OASIS CONCEPTS INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE LINE OF FOLDING KITCHEN ISLANDS Folding kitchen islands built based on a patented precision-hinge folding mecha- nism are now available for sale by Oasis Concepts. The new "Parquet Hardwood Top Extra-Large Folding Island" comes with two shelves and is made entirely of solid hardwood. The new cart comes in two colors: Natural and Walnut. The size when opened is 40 inches wide by 24 inches deep by 36 inches high. "Many customers requested a larger foldable island with style and conven- ience; therefore, we introduced this extra-large island with a stylish parquet butcher-block design top. It almost dou- bles the surface area compared to older models," said Kelvin Ng, President of Oasis Concepts. "However, it still comes fully assembled, folds up to a very slim shape for easy storage, and it opens and closes easily using the same unique fold- ing mechanism. "The 40 inch by 24 inch table top provides a huge work surface that is usu- ally not available in foldable carts. Together with the two shelves which are almost as big as the table top, it offers more than 18 square feet of work and storage surface space," continued Ng. "The most amazing part about this fold- ing design is that the shelves fold and completely disappear between the four legs. With the table top folded, the thick- ness of the collapsed island is only 5.5 inches, which means it can be stored eas- ily anywhere in the house. "Another unique charac- teristic of this island is its par- quet styled hardwood table top. Seldom any manufacturer does it the way we do ours. It involves a labor intensive process that requires accurate cutting, sanding, grain match- ing, assembly, gluing, clamp- ing, more sanding, followed by two layers of coating plus more sanding and final polishing. This painstaking process is difficult and time consuming, but it produces such an exquisite parquet butcher-block design top that it is rarely matched by other sup- pliers in the market, and it is greatly appreciated by our customers. "The 2.5 inch industrial-grade lock- able castors permit easy mobility. Roll it out any time for food preparation and serving, laundry, crafting, outdoor barbe- cue and many other uses such as setting up computers and printers in home offices, or TVs and audio visual equip- ment in your living room," Ng added. "It can be highly mobile, but locked down if necessary for different applications. It is invaluable especially during the holiday sea- sons. "For people with small kitchens, it offers extra counter space and storage space without costly kitchen remodeling," said Ng. "Many customers have told us they leave it in the kitchen permanently with microwave ovens, food mixers and other appliances on it. They never fold it up because it is being used all the time, plus it is indeed a high qual- ity, nice looking piece of furniture." Visit Oasis Concepts at booth #S2278. For further information, contact Sophia Wong at 949.600.6990, email sales@oasisconcepts.com or go to www.oasisconcepts.com. WELLNESSMATS ESTATES COLLECTION BRINGS SPARKLE, SHIMMER, COLOR TO EVERY HOME Warm coppers, cool silvers, deep jewel tones, sun-kissed pinks and seaside blues; these are the colors and textures that define WellnessMats' new Estates Collection, debuting at IHA in 2015 at booth #S3359. As a recognized leader in anti- fatigue floor mats, WellnessMats is known for high performance and unprecedented comfort. Now, with their breakthrough Estates Collections – Coastal and Essential – the company offers more than 200 new color and pat- tern options. Wellnessmats stands for comfort, style, performance and luxury. The company has transformed a floor mat into a retreat for the feet. Fatigued joints and limbs are a thing of the past. "We are deeply committed to our retailers and we listen closely to their feedback," said WellnessMats CEO, Daniel Bouzide. "Over the past few years, we've heard the call for more color and design options. In response to that request, we introduced Motif, Antique and Granite. Response continues to be just phenomenal. This year, we're extending ourselves and our in-house design team even further, delving deeper into ergonomics, beauty and on-trend design. We added more color and texture options than every before with Estates, and we can't wait to show our retailers!" The Estates Collection is inspired by the elements and the feeling that color and tex- ture convey. Think of a luxuri- ous country home or secluded shoreline retreat. Coastal cele- brates the seascape in its time- less perfection: water, wind and the spray of sea. Essentials, by contrast, reveals the rich and robust textures of the earth, such as precious stones and metals. In total, WellnessMats is unveiling 26 new color ways, available in four embossed designs and two sizes. Overall health and a well-balanced lifestyle have always been at the fore- front of the Wellnessmats business model. Ergonomic design is now enhanced with the colors and patterns that define beauty and personal retreat. WellnessMats are manufactured with pro- prietary Advanced P o l y u r e t h a n e Technology™ to resist spills, stains and punc- tures. All Wellnessmats are proudly made in the U.S.A. and backed by a 7-Year Performance Warranty. Estates marks a new chapter in a long history of inspired, ergonomic and on-trend design for WellnessMats. While remaining loyal to its mission to 'take a healthy stand,' beautiful living never looked or felt so good. Visit WellnessMats at booth #S3359. For more information, go to www .wellnessmats.com.