2015: It Was A Very Good Year

Just take a gander at the factory shipment numbers for 2015, courtesy of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM).

• Total wholesale sales were up an impressive 8.1 percent in unit volume, to some 72.5 million pieces, which certainly gave the CE industry a run for its money. This compares favorably to 2014’s appliance performance, when total industry shipments rose a more measured 4.9 percent.
• Leading the appliance parade last year was the cooking category, up a whopping 15.2 percent on strength in microwave ovens — ahead 22.6 percent — and electric ovens, up 7.4 percent. Those gains helped offset a serious 32.3 percent drop in gas-oven shipments, which totaled just 20,000 units.

2016 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study

Portions from the 2016 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study that indicate there is a great need for built-in appliance trim kits:

• A large majority of homeowners are upgrading many major kitchen elements and including special built-in features, such as beverage stations.

• 84% upgraded their appliances

• 77% included a microwave

• The survey was sent to registered Houzz users in the U.S., and fielded in October-November 2015. Homeowners who completed a kitchen renovation project in the past 12 months, are currently working on one or plan to start one in the next three months shared their plans and progress in our online survey.

TrimKits USA Appliance Trim Kit Buying Guide

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Built-in appliances are the hallmark of the high-end kitchen

From microwaves to coffeemakers to steam/speed ovens, appliances are disappearing into the cabinetry for a high end, seamless appearance.

As far as finishes for appliances that will be visible, stainless is still the predominant look in kitchens.

Two big product trending products are microwave drawers and steam ovens.

TrimKits USA is the only trim kit manufacturer to offer trim kits for all product categories, microwave ovens, microwave drawers, coffee makers and steam/speed ovens.

TrimKits USA offers North America's largest line of microwave oven built-in trim kits

TrimKits USA EuroTrim™ line is North America's largest line of built-in appliance trim kits for microwave ovens, microwave drawers, coffee makers, steam ovens and speed ovens.

Precisely crafted to work with all manufacturers such as: Bosch, Dacor, DCS, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gaggenau, GE, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, LG, Maytag, Miele, Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, Thermador, Viking, Whirlpool & Wolf

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Market Outlook of The Global Built Built-in Microwave Oven Market 2016 -2020

Market research analyst predicts the global built-in microwave oven market to grow at a healthy CAGR of 7% during the forecast period. The consumers increasing interest towards kitchen remodeling and renovation is a significant growth-promoting factor in this market during the forecast period.

The recent change in kitchen design and trends is the key driver for the growth of this market. With the increase in disposable income, consumers are investing more on renovating their kitchen. This change in the consumers preference is expected to force vendors to add new streamlined appliances to their portfolio, which in turn will result in market growth.

Market research analysts estimate the North American region to account for a market share of nearly 42% by 2020. This region currently dominates the market and is envisaged to retain its dominating hold over the market due to the augmented investments made by consumers towards kitchen remodeling and renovations, which will improve the aesthetic appeal of their residences.

In the global market for built-in microwaves, competition among the leading companies is intense. However, due to increasing consumer expenditure on electric kitchen appliances, especially built-in home appliances, the market is expected to grow rapidly during the forecast year. The vendors potential to thrive in this market is high, provided they offer products that are competitively priced.

Make your EuroTrim stainless steel trim kit smudge-proof in (2) minutes

All stainless steel appliances need to be cleaned/treated.

You don't need harsh chemicals to get the job done, though. If you have vinegar and oil, you have all you need. It's eco-friendly and takes just a few minutes.

The results are great and the oil and vinegar combination wards off fingerprints, so you don't need to clean as often.

How to treat your stainless steel trim kit with oil and vinegar

Step 1: Wipe down your appliance with a cotton cloth dipped in white vinegar. Be sure to rub in the direction of the stainless steel's "grain." If you look closely at your appliance you will see tiny little variances in the color of the stainless steel. These color differences form lines going in one direction. This is the grain. When you clean your stainless steel, always rub in the direction the lines are pointing.

Step 2: Dab another clean cotton cloth in olive oil or mineral oil and rub along the grain. After you're done, wipe down the area with a clean cloth.

These two oils don't yellow when they dry and they leave a protective coating to prevent moisture damage. 

How often you reapply depends on how much your appliance is used, but the treatment should last a few weeks in most homes.

How can I “build-in” my microwave?

As a homeowner searching for ways to improve your kitchen, sometimes we need ideas and help implementing them. More consumers are wanting the beautiful, integrated look that built-in appliances offer. 

TrimKits USA can help you. 

Our engineers have designed high quality “standard” trim kits for hundreds of OEM microwave models.

Our sales professionals can help you with the ordering process so you get the beautiful, clean and integrated look you want.

If a “standard” size model doesn’t fit your situation, a “custom made” model can be designed for you.

We have a simple online ordering process. We look forward to working with you. We hope your project is a success!

TrimKits USA’s EuroTrim line is fast becoming a known leading manufacturer of appliance trim kits

Founded in 2014, TrimKits USA’s EuroTrim line is fast becoming a known leading manufacturer of trim kits for microwave ovens, microwave drawers, coffee makers, steam/speed ovens, and wall oven filler strips.

TrimKits USA is able to provide "standard" and "custom made" trim kits for residential homes and multi-unit projects. 

We have industry-experienced owners and salespeople to work with you on your trim kit needs which provide you timely, knowledgeable, accurate and professional service. 

Trim kits are what we do.... we're the very best at it … and we have the industry’s best trim kits, bar none.

Give us a call to assist you with your next trim kit needs.

TrimKits USA offers wall oven filler strips

TrimKits USA offers wall oven filler strips of any size.

When you replace your wall oven with a new one into existing cabinetry, filler strips can make your wall oven look like it was made for the space you have available.

EuroTrim’s revolutionary magnet mounting brackets come with filler strips 1" or wider, which allow for either flush or proud/surface mounting options.

For filler strips less than 1", we fill the backside of the stainless steel with wood and leave enough room for gluing the filler strip to the cabinet fascia.

TrimKits USA Microwave Drawer Trim Kits allow you to stack your microwave drawer and wall oven

TrimKits USA offers 27" & 30" microwave drawer trim kits for all major manufacturers that will allow microwave drawers to be stacked with many manufacturers wall ovens.

In addition, our microwave drawer trim kits allow you to locate your microwave drawers in many other retrofit locations, thus allowing you to expand your overall kitchen design choices.

Below is a list of all of the major manufacturers microwave drawers that TrimKits USA makes 27" and 30" trim kits for:

Bosch, model # HMD8451UC

Gaggenau, model # MW420620

GE monogram, model # ZWL1126JSS

Jenn-Air, model # JMD2124WS

Sharp , models # KB6524PS and SMD2470AS

Thermador, model # MD24JS

Viking, model # VMOD241SS

Wolf, model # MD24TES

Microwave ovens are no longer just for kitchens

You now see additional microwaves in game rooms, wet bars, master bedrooms, home theaters and transition rooms.

With so many TrimKits USA trim kit options for microwaves, microwave drawers and coffee makers you should specify one of our industry best, state-of-the-art trim kits in your next project.

Where should the microwave go?

Built-in trim kits for microwave ovens

Often designers and end-users look for an alternative location other than the countertop in order to save space, provide greater functionality and a more integrated look.

TrimKits USA offers North Americas largest selection of trim kits that allow you to build-in almost all countertop and built-in microwave models into a cabinet or wall location.

TrimKits USA trim kits are available in many "standard" and "custom" sizes. Please check our web site at: www.trimkitsusa.com

Is the microwave your looking at designed for a trim kit?

Even though the manufacturer doesn't offer a trim kit for the specific microwave you want doesn't mean that you can't build it in with a trim kit.

There is no functional difference between a "countertop" or "built-in" microwave, they are the same type of microwave, and TrimKits USA will either have a "standard" trim kit that will fit perfectly with your cabinets, or can build you a "custom" made trim kit.

Microwave Oven Market Today & The Future

• Microwave ovens, today, form an integral part of kitchen appliances.

• North America is a major revenue contributor to the global microwave oven market.

• The increasing propensity of consumers to spend on appliances which assist them in kitchen chores has generated an increasing demand for microwave ovens.

• Additionally, the changing lifestyle of consumers has encouraged the users to opt for stylish and convenient appliances which complement their living standards.

• Moreover, the need of energy efficient kitchen appliances and growing demand for smart appliances are factors that will drive the growth of the microwave oven market.

• Top players (Panasonic, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, GE) are adopting various strategies in the market in order to acquire a bigger market share in the microwave oven market.

• Their key development strategies include product launch, partnerships and collaborations.

• TrimKits USA manufacturers trim kits that are functional, stylish and integrate extremely well with the entire kitchen. 

TrimKits USA is the ONLY supplier with trim kits for all major brands of Microwave Drawers

• TrimKits USA has trim kits for all of the below manufacturers microwave drawer models:

  • Bosch, model # HMD8451UC

    Gaggenau, model # MW420620

    GE monogram, model # ZWL1126JSS

    Jenn-Air, model # JMD2124WS

    Sharp , models # KB6524PS and SMD2470AS

    Thermador, model # MD24JS

    Viking, model # VMOD241SS

    Wolf, model # MD24TES

• High quality (304) stainless steel to perfectly match today’s high-end kitchen appliances
• Can be installed either either flush-to-cabinet (for that that true “built-in” look), or as a surface/proud mount … it’s like having two trim kits in one.

• DOES NOT effect the integrity of expensive cabinetry (our screw holes are inside the box), so no screws are placed into your expensive cabinet facings

• Forgiving to install (magnet mounting system with flaps allows great flexibility)
• We also include the entire hardware kit needed for installation.

Customized & Integrated Appliances are in High Demand

Many references in the article in Kitchen & Bath Design News (October 2015) are representative of the features & benefits that TrimKits USA offers in our industry best trim kits.

•  Customized appliances are in high demand. 
• Appliances aren’t a “one-size-fits-all” product – they’re personal. A number of factors including cooking styles, aesthetic preferences, the way appliances complement each other and the overall kitchen space all have an impact on current trends.

• “A continuing trend is the desire to create beautiful kitchens, and incorporating appliances that help achieve this aesthetic,” says Brian Maynard, marketing director for Benton Harbor, MI-based Jenn-Air. An example, he says, are appliances installed flush with very tight gaps that fit seamlessly into cabinets.

• While stainless hasn’t lost favor and probably never will, particularly with professional-style appliances

• “There has been the introduction of a few additional fnishes like black stainless steel,” he says. But, he adds, “The next stainless steel has yet to arrive.”

• “We are seeing appliance designs trending toward incorporating clean lines to achieve a modern aesthetic and seamless integration”

• Appliances must blend into the cabinets to create a clean and consistent look

• “Integration is not going to go away”

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TrimKits USA has a very simple custom order process

• All we need is the information on our PDF Fillable Custom Order Form (click on blog title to download form)
• Type of Appliance, Manufacturer, Model #, Web Link for the Above Model #
• Finished Outside Dimensions of the Desired Trim Kit: (W x H)
• Depth of Cabinet (from the back wall to the front edge of the cabinet face)
• PLEASE attach a clear picture of the entire cabinet area (including drawers and doors on top or bottom, to the left or right sides of the appliance listed above)

TrimKits USA makes trim kits for all of the K+BB Readers' Choice Appliance Award winners products

This past summer, more than 6,500 votes were cast by K+BB readers online, who selected their favorite brands and manufacturers in (24) different kitchen and bath categories.

Those manufacturers and brands that received the most votes in the kitchen appliances category were: Bosch, GE, Miele, Thermador and Wolf.

K+BB readers were asked to make their choices according to specific criteria. including, but not limited to, local availability and the support they receive from the supplier!

These are the brands and manufacturers your peers turn to most often for their clients. Please join us in congratulating these companies for excellence in delivering quality products and superior service.