We have seen some amazing products and designs this year already, so we compiled this list of our favorites for the year thus far. Click on any thumbnail image for a larger version. If we have blogged about this topic or product previously click the title of the highlight to see the blog post:
Kitchen |
High-Tech Kitchen Faucets: Meet the faucet with a pull-off spray from the Steam Valve Original Collection by JACLO® . According to a recent study, 70 percent of homeowners are looking for a faucet with a pull-off spray (if they are willing to spend over $100 on it). |
High Speed Cooking Oven: Any oven that can cook a frozen pizza perfectly in two minutes will make our list! The TurboChef 30″ Double Wall Speedcook Oven does just that. Unbelievable! |
Green Kitchens : With the kitchen responsible for 41.5 percent of the home’s energy use, these product manufacturers are coming up with new furnishings that tread a bit more lightly on the planet. |
Redefining the Country Kitchen : The country kitchen has not gone out of style, and ALNO has taken it to the next level of style with these amazing designs of cabinets, bins and other storage solutions. |
Black and White Kitchens: This year has shown us some amazing black and white kitchens, and while we do not know if this trend will still be “in” in 2009, we sure have liked it. Pictured is the Glossy Black And White Kitchen – Diana By Italian company Futura Cucine. |
Turning Your Kitchen Into a Coffee Shop: The Miele CVA 2662 Built In Coffee Maker is a one of a kind coffee system with the advanced and durability of Miele attached to it. Never go out for coffee again with this at home. www.miele.co.uk |
Bath |
Affordable Bath Luxury: Luxury steam shower manufacturer ThermaSol ® introduces its ThermaSol SteamSuite Packages at affordable new prices. Making steam an attainable luxury! www.thermasol.com & www.steamsuite.com |
Stylish Fahrenheit Hand & Hair Dryer by Sonia : Spanish designer Rafa Corel paired organic shapes with clean, modern lines to create this amazingly stylish built in Hand and Hair dryer. www.sonia-sa.com |
Waterfall Showers : We just absolutely love waterfall showers and these are just a few of our favorites. While canopy and rain showers are very nice, the waterfall showers are amazing. |
THG Shows its Modern Side: High-end bathroom brand THG USA, known for their over-the-top bejeweled traditional faucets and fixtures, shows off their contemporary collections. Opulent luxury in the form of a minimalist bathroom fixture suite. www.thgusa.com |
Stylish and Sustainable : JACLO ® takes water conservation to the next level with their green showerheads and handshowers. JACLO’s low flow regulators significantly lower the gpm to 1.75 or 1.5 without sacrificing performance or comfort. Flow regulators, as opposed to restrictors, ensure optimum performance and maintain consistent flow independent of water supply pressure .www.jaclo.com |
Stone Sinks: A New Take on English Country: Traditional, old world styles with modern functionality. www.stoneforest.com |