Appliances are design-inspired. Drawers and ovens are ergonomic. Surfaces are super-hygienic or made from recycled materials. It all comes together to make cooking and cleaning up more fun.
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1. The perfect assistant for the active host, a Miele pantry dishwasher revolves around champagne flutes, silverware, and fine china in 10 minutes. $4,995 at
www.miele.com.
2. You’ll never need to carry a heavy, water-filled pot again. The Jaclo pot filler provides on-the-spot service. From $535 at www.jaclo.com.
3. Stylish, silent, and efficient, the Elica “OM” hood not only ventilates at a professional level, it can be customized to match any kitchen decor. www.elica.com.
4. The roomiest set of undercounter drawers organizes and stores all your refrigerated goods with concealed convenience. The Ariston double drawer refrigerator, priced from $2,499 at www.aristonappliances.us.
5. With sliding accessories and a heat, chip, and stain-resistant surface, the Pegasus granite sink makes a functional modern statement and is a fabulous find at $349. See
www.pegasusinfo.com.
6. High-definition television finally makes a play for the kitchen. No more excuses to get out of kitchen duty. Watch your show on the LG HDTV refrigerator, $3,999 at www.lge.com.
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(above right) Mix it up with the professional-grade Viking hand blender, $120 at www.vikingrange.com. | |
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| With the push of a button, the ceramic glass base lowers directly from the oven to the countertop for easy loading and right back up again for cooking. The Gaggenau lift oven, $3,339 at www.gaggenau.com. |
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