Take a look at the award-winning Dacor Kitchen Theater, where luxury meets innovation – Samsung Global Newsroom

Since its founding in 1965, Dacor has continually sought to provide luxury appliance consumers with the very best in product selection as well as product experiences. With a steady stream of beautifully designed, innovative products, Dacor, which was acquired by Samsung Electronics in 2016, has continually set the tone and expectations of today’s discerning consumer.

Ahead of the 2023 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) awarded Dacor its prestigious Innovative Showroom Award for the Dacor Kitchen Theater in Irvine, CA.

Dacor’s large-scale kitchen showroom in Irvine offers business partners and consumers an immersive first-hand experience, with its industry-acclaimed products presented in an exquisite environment designed to provide a reminiscent feel and atmosphere. California homes.

Award-winning design that combines luxury and innovation

Dacor won the coveted NKBA award for the unique aesthetics, innovative features and luxurious designs on display at its Irvine showroom.

The award Dacor received, in the “Kitchen & Bath Design Centers” category, reflects the Dacor Kitchen Theater’s ability to bring the brand to life by providing guests with elevated experiences that honor the history and mission of the Dacor brand. .

A design narrative that encompasses past, present and future

As one of its distinctive design features, the Dacor Kitchen Theater draws strong influence from its Southern California roots, conveying a narrative of the brand’s past, present and future.

The clean lines, simple geometry, and use of subtle showroom lighting help paint a picture of the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Nevada mountain ranges that bound California. The designs’ bold curves mimic the California coastline while the refined brushed metallic finishes evoke a feeling of luxury, and the rounded edges and statement textiles introduce warmth into the space.

Adding to the California motif, Dacor commissioned local craftsmen from across the state to enhance the decor of the showroom. From custom light fixtures by Siemon & Salazar to custom refrigerator panels designed by LA-based artist Alex Turco, the work of local artisans truly puts the finishing touches on the showroom.

▲ Dacor Kitchen Theater’s cooking demonstration area gives visitors a real hands-on experience with Dacor appliances.

Dacor Kitchen Theater’s professional cooking demonstration area adds an experiential aspect to the showroom. With it, the showroom can function as an educational and training space, allowing visitors to learn about Dacor devices for fuller and more immersive product experiences.

Additionally, the venue provides insight into how the exceptional materials and precision performance of Dacor’s luxury cooking appliances can elevate any consumer’s kitchen.

A Showroom Experience Focused on Versatility

The richness of Dacor creations is matched only by their versatility. The innovative, modular designs that are at the heart of Dacor’s products exemplify the brand’s versatility, personality and ability to serve a variety of lifestyles.

Concealed doors and cabinetry throughout the showroom floor provide a clean, minimal canvas for the kitchen vignettes on display that showcase a variety of California lifestyles. Distinct vignettes connect luxury to life to help visitors connect with Dacor’s diverse yet cohesive range.

Throughout the showroom space, visitors see three kitchen vignettes that showcase Dacor’s various kitchen offerings. The first vignette is inspired by the city and exploits an understated metallic palette of gold, brass and silver. The second vignette combines durability with exceptional craftsmanship, and the third takes advantage of natural light and greenery to create a scene that blurs the line between indoors and outdoors.

▲ Vignette 1 features Dacor’s contemporary appliances in silver stainless steel and uses a muted metal palette to deliver a city-inspired design.

▲ Dacor’s exclusive graphite stainless steel is featured in a kitchen configuration reminiscent of a California coastal kitchen.

Beyond their designs, Dacor products leverage integrated technologies to offer consumers even more versatility. Hidden touch control panels, Wi-Fi enabled touchscreens and Samsung SmartThings integration allow users to customize their devices to truly suit their lifestyle and habits.

Dacor’s third-of-its-kind showroom in the United States, the award-winning Dacor Kitchen Theater in Irvine offers a showroom experience that goes beyond mere product presentation. In addition to sharing the story of the brand’s identity, the Dacor Kitchen Theater is the perfect place for consumers to learn more about Dacor products through unforgettable experiences.

Visit dacor.com to learn more about the luxury kitchen appliances featured in the award-winning Dacor Kitchen Theatre.