Added 19 May, 2013
Reclaimed wood, exposed beams and extra-wide planks were among the hardwood flooring trends seen at Surfaces, an international trade show sponsored by the World Floor Covering Association and held in Las Vegas. Also popular on the convention floor was floors in shades of muted grays, vanilla and whites. Hardwood floors with air-purifying titanium...
Added 16 May, 2013
Dream kitchens of today aren’t about the sexiest six-burner range or the most exotic countertop material. As cooking has returned to center stage and remodeling budgets have sobered, the kitchen island is nurturing family togetherness and reviving casual entertaining. In short, the kitchen of 2013 has soul. "That industrial, commercial style was...
Added 13 May, 2013
Your smartphone is now your key. Kevo by Kwikset is leading the move towards locks that don't require physical keys to open them. Just touch your lock with your phone, it will recognize it and unlock the door. You can also send an electronic key to family, friends, or visitors who have a compatible smartphone, so they can use their phone as a key...
Added 2 May, 2013
Why put a regular old theater in your house when you can have an IMAX? That's the question that rich home buyers are asking real estate agents in Hollywood and elsewhere these days. The IMAX Private Theatre includes proprietary, state-of-the-art dual 4K projection systems and a 7.1 channel laser-aligned sound system, as well as consulting from...
Added 30 April, 2013
Like vertical gardens, shelved gardens fill vertical spaces with plants. Of course, the idea of putting plants on shelves is not new, but doing it outside of the retail environment of the "green industry" or for any other reason than purely for the sake of necessity is a relatively original twist that looks to be one of the next big trends in...
Added 1 March, 2013
Taking something from the virtual world and making it "real" is a trend we continue to see in various creative guises around the world. This fun and geeky doormat is an excellent example, printed with the famous inscription "Slide to Unlock".
Added 15 February, 2013
A refrigerator that dispenses water carbonated to your own preference of fizziness is being unveiled by Samsung in collaboration with Sodastream, powered by a replaceable CO2 cylinder. Soon there will be no more need to buy, carry, store and find a way to dispose the billions of plastic bottles and cans to easily enjoy fresh, delicious fizzy...
Added 11 February, 2013
The iPad Pedestal Stand is the latest home neccesity for those who have everything.
Added 28 January, 2013
Determined to bring the quality of wood-fired pizza home without having to invest in the pricey and cumbersome options that filled the market, Kristian Tapaninaho created the prototype for Uuni, an affordable, wood-burning oven that was small enough to keep in the kitchen.
Added 7 January, 2013
Magimix Colored Vision is the only toaster with a viewing window that lets you watch the toasting process in action. Set the toaster to an automatic brown setting, or simply press a button to pop up your toast when it’s browned just the way you like.