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http://design-milk.com Dedicated to modern design Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:00:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://ift.tt/1QIkpTA http://ift.tt/2bCaqA9 http://ift.tt/2bxCZnW Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:00:52 +0000 Vy Tran http://ift.tt/2bSZksX
If you’re stopping by Phoenix, Arizona, we’d recommend checking out For The People, a friendly, welcoming shop focused on bringing you the best of design, globally and locally. Owners Shawn Silberblatt and Chad Campbell started with a passion and curiosity for design, which led them to opening this little shop where they want visitors to experience that delight in finding something new and inspiring in the form of modern art and functional design.
Read on to learn why they don’t have just one favorite item in store and their piece of advice for future shop owners…
Where did you get the name for the store?
We wanted to focus on pairing local artisans with world-renowned makers in our own unique way. We source what we love and we love to share what we find. For The People says everything we wanted it to: This is what we’re here for; we’re here for you, and we’re happy to be.
What’s one lesson you’ve learned since opening your store?
Since moving to our new spot here on Central Ave., we have learned the immense value of creative collaboration with our neighbors. The relationships we’ve built have inspired us. They’ve made us better than we were.
Has it changed much since it opened? How?
For The People is a whole new experience from what it was when it first opened. Especially with the recent move to our new location and larger space, we have had the opportunity to expand our vision dramatically. Additionally, we have greatly enjoyed running with the community element – feeling a true part of something meaningful; learning to share with, support, and promote our neighbors and local business in ways we simply weren’t able to before.
What’s one of the challenges you have with the business?
“My eyes are bigger than my stomach” – that’s one of our biggest challenges. There is SO much beautiful work out there – so many inspiring products and, if we had the space and budget, we’d want them all! But the fact of the matter is that our customers depend on us to curate the best of the best – to track down some of the most engaging functional modern design products available anywhere in the world. So we’ve learned to be discerning.
What is this season’s theme/inspiration/story?
One change that has been of distinct relevance and excitement for all of us here at For The People is the inclusion of Kream Coffee inside our store. Kream Coffee is the area’s first multi-roaster specialty coffee shop and it’s the PERFECT fit for us.
So maybe that’s our theme, eh? Localism. Community. Teamwork. That extraordinary dynamic of professional give-and-take. We’ve learned so very much by choosing to engage with these elements of what we like to call “generous collaboration”.
What’s your favorite item in the store right now?
Ouch! That’s a tough one. Is it acceptable to admit that we’re in love with all of these items all at once? Some personal favorites would include Ben Medansky ceramics (true pieces of art from an Arizona native), the stunning Tank Series from Tom Dixon, the stimulating handmade “architecture for the body” jewelry by Heidi Abrahamson (a long-time Phoenix local who was recently written up in Vogue), and the Kennedy Chair by Thrive Home Furnishings because of our love for great mid-century design.
What’s been a consistent best seller?
The Tank Series by Tom Dixon. This collection is seriously stunning. You can’t walk past it without stopping to have a look. Crystal-clear glass barware paired with the richest copper you’ve ever seen. Sensual curves. Functional yet sophisticated design…
Does the store have its own line?
We do, in fact! Another one of our very best sellers is a small, geometric concrete planter designed in-house and crafted by Cole Smith, a young maker right here in Phoenix.
Any special events/exhibits/pop ups/collaborations coming up?
Coming up fastest is a book signing for the new book from Wendell Burnette (who also happens to be the owner of our building!). Following the book signing, we will be launching a bi-monthly architectural lecture series featuring talks from world-renowned architects on a variety of industry-related subjects.
Are you carrying any new products and/or undiscovered gems you’re particularly excited about?
Some TRUE undiscovered gems would be the Al Beadle sculptures you can find prominently displayed inside our store. Al Beadle was a modernistic architect responsible for over 200 commercial and residential projects right here in Phoenix during the height of the mid century era. We have been honored to work with his widow, Nancy Beadle, and their daughters in showcasing pieces from the family’s personal collection – pieces that would otherwise only be presented one day per year at the Valley’s premier modernism event.
Do you have anything from the store in your own home?
Oh yes. We try not to source any product that we’re not specifically enamored with ourselves (it’s a problem sometimes!). One item that we use daily is the SOD Drying Rack from Finell. It’s gorgeous, functional, and unexpected. We love it.
What’s next for you and your store?
We’ve been focusing heavily on growing our community. Since our store is established on a pairing of local and global makers, we have been working out ways of growing both our local and extra-local communities.
For our local followers, we have been building out a really exciting calendar of events. For our extra-local fans, we have been working hard on web development to improve the quality of our online experience as well.
If you could give one piece of advice to someone who wants to follow a similar path to yours, what would it be?
Do what you love. Present it to the world. True passion is evident. You’re sure to stand out if you love what you do.
Visit For The People online or at 5102 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012.
Photos by Taylor Melody, Robert Zale and Mike Chesworth.
]]> http://ift.tt/2bSZq3K 0 http://ift.tt/2bMAEES http://ift.tt/2bxCzOj Mon, 29 Aug 2016 18:00:57 +0000 Caroline Williamson http://ift.tt/2bT0apG
The Adelaide House is one of Ray Kappe’s prefab Livinghomes that’s made up of 11 modules installed on a beautiful lot in Santa Monica over the course of just two days. With a focus on indoor/outdoor living, the design is split over multiple levels that help define certain areas while remaining open and light. Complementing the home’s style are the warm, modern interiors that were designed by DKD LTD.
Designed for a young business executive, the residence is furnished with a blend of mid-century modern, Scandinavian, and Italian pieces, along with custom furniture designed by DKD. Each piece was thoughtfully selected and placed to enhance the design of the home, while offering opportunities for the guests to enjoy the framed views.
The kitchen features an Arclinea designed commercial grade chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances.
The floating staircase is open as not to disrupt sight lines through the house. It leads to a master bedroom with views of the ocean, and the impeccable SoCal sunsets.
In the study, there’s a Charlotte Perriand-inspired bookcase.
The master bedroom houses a custom walnut bed designed by DKD.
Photos by Sam Frost.
]]> http://ift.tt/2bxCY3i 1 http://ift.tt/2bW1ABA http://ift.tt/2bxCB8X Wed, 24 Aug 2016 17:00:47 +0000 Vy Tran http://ift.tt/2bSYPPI
What’s probably the worst thing about traveling? In my opinion, it’s being on vacation without feeling like you’re on vacation. Maybe it’s the hustle and bustle vibe of a city, or the endless pings from your work phone (which you brought “just in case” but now regret), or even the scenery. The VIVOOD Landscape Hotel in Spain wants to change all that and empower you to really be away for your vacation.
While the VIVOOD can’t turn off your phone (that’s your responsibility), it can set you up to enjoy a sustainable accommodation in an architectural hotel that blends into the landscape of the Valley of Guadalest. Designed by architect Daniel Mayo and a team of fellow architects and designers, the VIVOOD features 25 independent suites that seeks to promote tranquility, relaxation, and a connection with the nature. Each suite includes at least 1,500 square meters of land to provide a sense of isolation.
An infinity pool and private outdoor hot tubs provide panoramic views of the valley. The pools are also lined in black so that they reflect their surroundings, like mirrors.
The landscaping on the property utilizes local plants and trees to extend that relationship between nature and civilization, landscape and structure. Sustainable materials were used to build the accommodations (mainly wood and black Viroc).
The modular suites continue to provide guests with direct contact with the surroundings using huge floor-to-ceiling windows. Privacy is upheld as each unit can only be accessed from the back.
Ambient lighting is provided throughout the grounds but cause no light pollution or infringement on the environment. An upscale restaurant and lounge bar are also available for guests to enjoy.
What: VIVOOD Landscape Hotel
Where: Ctra. Guadalest-Alcoy, 10, 03516. Benimantell, Alicante, SPAIN
How much?: Standard suits start at approx. $160
Highlights: A luxury, sustainably-conscious hotel that blends into the unspoiled landscape of the Valley of Guadalest
Design Draw: The modular architecture of the hotel allows travelers to completely immerse themselves in their surroundings in a modern way that still feels elevated (no pun intended) from your usual hotel stay.
Book it: Visit the VIVOOD Landscape Hotel
Photos by Jabalístudio, Amanda Glez and Pablo Vázquez.
]]> http://ift.tt/2bxD0bu 1 http://ift.tt/2bKxy0d http://ift.tt/2bxCOc9 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 18:00:31 +0000 Caroline Williamson http://ift.tt/2bSZFvU
After purchasing an apartment in a hip Prague neighborhood in 2009, a Czech media professional kept it mostly the same. Then last year, he asked his Italian partner, who’s head of interior design firm Stag Pads, to help redesign the entire 45-square-meter (484-square-foot) space on a small budget.
Doing most of the work themselves, except electrical and plumbing, the pair were able to save money. They also mixed budget-friendly IKEA pieces with vintage finds that were fixed or reupholstered to save money while still creating a cool modern interior.
The young, but sophisticated vibe benefits from the use of a fresh color palette, that included yellow, blue, aqua, dark grey, and black.
I love the bathroom’s use of simple black and white tiles in a clean and sharp way.
Located in São Paulo, Brazil, the 120-square-meter (1292-square-foot) BP Apartment is home to a man that likes to host parties for small groups of friends. To make that happen, SuperLimão Studio were hired and they got to work opening the spaces up and organizing a better layout.
A blue box was built between the open living space and the bedroom to house storage and a full working bar. The sliding door slides into a slot within the box to form a cubic wall sculpture seen from the living room side.
The sofa has seating on both sides virtually doubling the seating in the space.
They highlighted an original wall in the bathroom by enclosing it in glass and lighting it.
Photos by Maíra Acayaba.
]]> http://ift.tt/2bSYQ6e 1 http://ift.tt/2bOpZJj http://ift.tt/2bSZqkg Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:00:40 +0000 Vy Tran http://ift.tt/2bxD5vL The following post is brought to you by the ELEVATE Design Collective. Our partners are hand picked by the Design Milk team because they represent the best in design.
Last week we talked about how the six industry leading brands that make up the ELEVATE Design Collective—including Delta® Faucet, Formica Corporation, Hunter Fan Company, JELD-WEN®, KitchenAid®, and Schlage®—partnered with the Pantone Color Institute™ to produce a new hue called Single Malt and unveiled it in a modern kitchen of a custom designed loft in NYC (psst… don’t forget to enter their $500 sweepstakes). Today, we’re going share how the alliance showcased the color in a fresh, open space concept living room.
Watch how the ELEVATE Design Collective and Pantone approached the creative process for mixing the new color:
Single Malt is, no doubt, a rich, sophisticated color that will serve as inspiration for transitioning into the fall season. The ELEVATE Design Collective shows us how the bold color can be incorporated seamlessly, effortlessly, and subtly into a living space.
To cool down the living room, Hunter Fan Company added two handsome, structural Ronan ceiling fans with Single Malt wire form cages for an industrial vibe. The Sentinel fan in the master bedroom added a rustic look while the Symphony, Apple HomeKit smart fan gave a more modern vibe to the second bedroom.
JELD-WEN® contributed custom three panel wide, modernized barn doors from their MODA™ Door Collection to keep a cohesive feel with the rest of the decor. Single Malt makes a subtle but impactful appearance on the side edges.
Schlage® gave the custom color another signal boost by outfitting all the interior doors with their sturdy Northbrook Lever with Upland trim in matte black and Single Malt, effectively touting the color from the moment you enter the loft.
After the kitchen, I spend the most time in my living room. It’s the place for me to decompress, host wine nights with friends, work from the couch, play fetch with my dog, and more. It only makes sense to give it some much deserved attention when changing up my interiors in the fall. With Single Malt as the inspiration, I would add one or two main attractions while supplementing decorative elements to complete the theme.
FIRST ROW:
– I’d add two of these statement-making Real Good Chairs by Blu Dot as extra seating for visitors. That burnish copper color is, indeed, real good and I’d make the seats even more comfortable with these fun, geometric cushions by Elisabeth Fredriksson, available on Society6.
– Unexpected, Oh I would have never thought of that objects are my favorite kind of home décor. I love this Mono umbrella stand by EQ3 for its luxe materials and simple design, if not for its conversation starter quality.
MIDDLE ROW:
– Hunter Fan Company’s Single Malt wire form cage is a nice complement to the matte black blades.
– Single Malt, the new rookie of the year, is making a big splash in a subtle way this season with JELD-WEN®‘s barn doors.
– These Schlage door handles are an alternative to painting a whole door for greeting loft guests with Single Malt.
BOTTOM ROW:
– I’d consider painting an accent wall a deep, moody indigo especially with these Ipseity Wall Hooks designed by Evan Clabots and available on Othr.
– I can’t get over how cool and gravity defying this Ren-Will Pandora Floor Lamp from All Modern is. This is the kind of piece in a home that doesn’t obnoxiously command attention but will have you gradually appreciate its elegance.
– Oof. Be still, my heart. I’d vote for these Cupid sidetables by Zuiver in a mix of large to extra, extra large sizes for the attention-grabbing factor.
While I’m bummed that the products in the Single Malt color way aren’t available for purchase, I take comfort in knowing that all the products are available in different finishes and colors because the seasons will change again before we know it. (Doesn’t Christmas always creep up on you, too? No, just me?) And to be honest, I like changing up my interiors often depending on my mood, even with a cool color scheme like Single Malt.
In fact, what if we took the feel of the NYC loft–rustic but modern, homey yet refined–and applied it to other themes…
…like springtime with Pantone’s 109 CP, which is a yellow perfect for spring.
EKERÖ Chair by Ikea \\\ Kayan Lamp Shade by Plumen and Formaliz3d \\\ 15 Minutes Timer by Polite Company for The School of Life London \\\ Cushion by Aura Home \\\ Mustard Floor Knot Cushion by Knot Studio \\\ Print by Caroline Sillesen at The Poster Club \\\ Ixtapa Lounge Chair from cb2 \\\ Coasters by Most Modest
…or even a pastel color way with Pantone’s Rose Quartz.
Cork and Ceramic Vase by Bloomingville at Amara \\\ Disc Chimes by Pigeon Toe Ceramics \\\ Diamond Pots by Skandihus London \\\ Knit Blanket by Ohhio \\\ Tri Porcelain Set by De Intuïtiefabriek \\\ Cotton & Jute Tote Bag by Yoonmi Lee Home \\\ Helsinki Speaker by Vifa\\\ Emil Sofa from Article
This whole collaboration between the ELEVATE Design Collective, and Pantone Color Institute™ proves that one single color–inspired by moods, memories and objects–can in turn inspire the whole interior design of a home. If you’ve been inspired by the ELEVATE Design Collective to change up your interiors this coming season, be sure to enter their sweepstakes for a chance to win $500 to put towards giving your home a fresh, transformational new look!
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Aquaporin is a minimal space located in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark, designed by Norm Architects. Norm’s philosophy is to find the simplest form for a given task without forgetting the beauty of the shape and the details, and to reach a point where there is nothing to add and nothing to take away that can make the result better.
Their latest project is a collaboration with Aquaporin, a global cleantech company dedicated to revolutionizing water purification through the use of industrial biotechnological techniques and thinking. The interior reflects this transition of old-to-new by incorporating both clean and rough aesthetics within the space.
The contrasting elements bring out details that would have otherwise been missed. This laboratory space is all about voids and purity – vast areas contrasted by grand and minimalistic structures which revive this old warehouse. A wide, black staircase creates access between the levels while also creating an area to lounge.
Null Stern Hotel is the ultimate practice in minimal luxury. It is the first hotel of its kind— both eco-friendly and upscale, you can sleep under the majestic skies of Switzerland. The brainchild of conceptual artists of Frank and Patrik Riklin, Atelier für Sonderaufgaben and hospitality professional Daniel Charbonnier, this hotel is essentially a bed, linens, and a set of side tables. This way, all distractions are eliminated. Rather, the guest is completely immersed in their environment, and truly able to experience the fresh air of the mountains of Graubünden, which is 6,463 feet above sea level.
Guests have a personal butler to attend to their needs, and all the meals are painstakingly and carefully made by the butler in a cabin a little ways away. When nature calls, guests can take a short walk down the mountain to use the public bathroom. 2016 is fully booked, but to inquire about 2017, you can reach out to Null Stern Hotel via email: info@nullsternhotel.ch.
Photos by Atelier für Sonderaufgaben.
]]> http://ift.tt/2bxCf2l 2 http://ift.tt/2aSpSMz http://ift.tt/2bxC9aR Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:00:29 +0000 Vy Tran http://ift.tt/2bSZwZs The following post is brought to you by the ELEVATE Design Collective. Our partners are hand picked by the Design Milk team because they represent the best in design.
When you think about the fall season, what scenes come to mind? Is it the quintessential moment of leaves changing colors? Enjoying brisk overcast days bundled up in a leather chair? How about gravitating towards warmer tones like copper and gold?
If you’re like me, all of the above is the answer, and then some. Fall is my absolute favorite season but since Southern California’s seasons are brief (I mean, practically non-existent), I figured that maybe changing up the interiors of my home would be a nice way to begin to welcome the new season, especially since the outdoors aren’t always cooperating with the seasonal calendar. If you’re inspired to do the same, let’s start with the heart of the home: the kitchen!
Fortunately, we don’t have to start from scratch because this year there’s a fresh new color in town created by the brand leaders of the ELEVATE Design Collective, a new first-of-its-kind alliance of six innovative, industry-leading home design companies. The group aims to create conversation about the style and design role of accent pieces in home remodeling and renovation amongst modern day designers and architects.
The ELEVATE Design Collective collaborated with the Pantone Color Institute™ to produce a rich, luxurious new color called Single Malt. The shade is reminiscent of simple indulgences like cognac, whiskey, cigars, leather and coffee; all things enjoyed just a little bit more during fall season. Color plays a big role especially for the turn of the season and this one is warm, deep, and bold (aka, perfect for fall).
The ELEVATE Design Collective is made of six brands: Delta® Faucet, Formica Corporation, Hunter Fan Company, JELD-WEN®, KitchenAid®, and Schlage®. Each of the brands took Single Malt and touted the color into their own respective products. The color was unveiled in a preview event of a custom-designed urban loft in NYC during New York Design Week.
DC-based interior designer Jennifer Wagner Schmidt (owner of JWS Interiors) and kitchen designer Mary Jo Peterson were charged with designing a kitchen and living room that seamlessly incorporated the Single Malt products. Drawing inspiration from bright whites against sharp blacks, clean Scandinavian designs, and a modern yet organic feel, the duo focused on carrying out the Single Malt theme throughout the space without ignoring the other details to make the loft feel like a real home.
Formica Corporation, known for their innovative surfacing products, created a custom Bourbon Trail laminate in a marble design for the kitchen’s countertops. The brand’s 180fx® large-scale laminate line recreates real, true-to-scale stone and granite patterns and was able to tout Single Malt in the veining of this design.
For the open space kitchen, Delta® Faucet contributed the Trinsic® Pro faucet, a nifty high-tech faucet that turns on with just a touch via the Touch20® Technology. The brand added a special arm to hold the faucet head in place for that Single Malt touch.
Last but not least, KitchenAid®, a household name for all kitchens, provided several appliances, including the 36” Multi-Door Freestanding Refrigerator, a Single Wall Oven with Even-Heat™ True Convection, and a 44 dBA dishwasher. The appliances all came in black stainless steel and Single Malt accented knobs.
The products shown in the urban loft were specifically for the space, but the same products are available in different finishes and color ways (which is good news for me when winter rolls in and I want a new color palette). Even though the Single Malt products aren’t for sale, they still inspired us to create a kitchen moodboard, creating a similar look through the use of accent pieces in varying shades of the color:
TOP ROW:
– The ELEVATE Design Collective and Pantone’s Single Malt color will be a hot color for fall.
– Formica Corporation’s 180fx® line made it easy to translate the coppery color into realistic marble veining.
– Tom Dixon is known for creating beautiful lighting and these copper pendants are no exception. While they are an investment, these Copper Shades will definitely stand the test of time with their minimalist designs.
MIDDLE ROW:
– The knobs on Kitchenaid’s 36” Multi-Door Freestanding Refrigerator are a very subtle but clever nod to the new color.
– These Radial Candle Holders from Fire Road are a small way to provide intimate lighting on an affordable budget.
– If you want to give your vases a new look, just fold up an Orikami printed cardboard sleeve and added to your existing vases for a geometric, origami-inspired look.
BOTTOM ROW:
– Bend Good’s wire-frame barstool chairs would add a modern touch for anyone who grabs a seat in the kitchen.
– Flatware is something you use every day, so why not give yours an upgrade with these Copper Flatware set from West Elm?
– If you’ve ever wished you had a professional chef’s faucet in your own home, then Delta’s Trinsic® Pro faucet is for you.
So whether you’re looking to make a spendy purchase or have a more modest budget, there are lots of ways to incorporate the Single Malt theme into your own home. Stay tuned to next week to see how the ELEVATE Design Collective transformed the living space of the urban loft, and see how we would mix in the Single Malt color into our existing interiors.
Psst: Enter to win a $500 gift card for your own interior design or remodeling project courtesy of the ELEVATE Design Collective. They’ll be choosing three winners, so be sure to enter here between now and 9/16/16.
]]> http://ift.tt/2bxCBpp 0 http://ift.tt/2aSi79e http://ift.tt/2bxDrCu Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:00:11 +0000 Caroline Williamson http://ift.tt/2bT1yse
With a modern industrial vibe and delicious burgers on the menu, Shade Burger is the perfect place to “meat”. YOD design studio designed the modest-sized restaurant in Poltava, Ukraine, which holds 25 seats, geared towards young, open-minded people.
Burgers tend to get served with a handful of essential ingredients and that similar idea is behind the interior’s design – a combination of essential materials.
The main “ingredient” is natural tree veneer, which hangs from the ceiling. There’s also concrete, wood, and steel to round out the recipe.
Photos by Andrey Avdeenko.
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When an old-school Brooklyn couple went from renting to buying a home with a baby on the way, they enlisted the help of id 810 Design Group to find a balance between sophistication and a bohemian style. Using items they already owned, an Eames chair, collected artwork, and an inherited Palm Beach-y table lamp, they crafted a stylish, but livable plan for this 4th floor apartment.
The 2000-square-foot apartment included a massive open living space that was much too large to divide it into just two zones – living and dining. The new plan flanked the dining room with a living area on one side and a den, library-like area on the other. The space was only wired for one light in an awkward location and because of the NYC building codes not allowing for moving or adding addition lights with concrete ceilings, they had to work around it. They designed a custom light fixture that extends the light from its source all the way through the sculptural light.
The large windows frame views of the trees, which happen to coordinate with the green pieces in the space.
The clients didn’t know the sex of the baby so they chose decor that would work for either while still keeping it bright and colorful. One of the walls is covered with a Minikani Lab mural that sets the tone for the room.
A FilzFelt rug pairs beautifully with the animals on the mural. Diagonal strips were painted on the ceiling to give the appearance of a larger space.
The master bedroom has a relaxed, mid-century vibe with an upholstered headboard from Thrive Furniture that has fabric from Designers Guild.
A custom, built-in dresser provides storage for the room and acts as a vanity with a flip-up mirror.
Photos by Jacob Snavely.
]]> http://ift.tt/2bxCtGz 3 http://ift.tt/2bsyuYk http://ift.tt/2bxDmyU Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:00:36 +0000 Gregory Han http://ift.tt/2bSZhNZ The following post is brought to you by BLANCO. Our partners are hand-picked by the Design Milk team because they represent the best in design.
The kitchen as we know it is evolving. What has long been solely the domain dedicated to cooking is now a multi-utilitarian space where socialization, entertainment, and technology all intersect. It’s the living room of today, with many of the same accouterments for comfort and entertainment…but with the bonus of snacks at an arm’s reach. Alongside this emergence as the centerpiece of the home, kitchens have become more beautiful, thoughtfully planned, and technologically connected, as showcased by this selection of some of our favorite smart kitchen solutions available today and on the horizon.
Looking for a statement piece that distinguishes a kitchen from the standard and expected? The BLANCO IKON is the first Apron Front sink constructed from SILGRANIT, a patented material scientifically proven to withstand everything a kitchen sink has to endure on a daily basis: stains, scratches, chips, heat, acid, and impact. The apron front design’s durability is matched by a monolithic aesthetic characterized by a smooth surface technology that feels silky like natural stone, but is engineered to be more resilient than any normal sink. If you were to peer with a microscope, you’d find quartz particles arranged precisely and tightly; the result is a non-porous and hygienic surface resistant to bacteria and dirt.
BLANCO reports they’ve dedicated years of research to produce this Apron Front sink out of granite composite, a demonstration of the company’s initiative to engineer new and innovative materials worthy of a 21st century kitchen.
The BLANCO Stainless Steel Floating Grid (for use with the IKON) adds an extra layer for holding heavy kitchen items in the sink while washing, and sits approximately 4-5” off the bottom, extremely helpful for home chefs who use the sink basin for prep work.
Chefstep Joule: App Controlled Sous-Vide
The use of a precisely controlled temperature water bath to cook meats and vegetables slow and evenly has been a longtime favorite technique of molecular gastronomists globally; the technology is now trickling down into home kitchens with the arrival of affordable and app-controlled appliances like the Joule – an 1100 watts immersion wand developed to work in coordination with a cooking app that instructs and informs every step of the way. The developers have done a commendable job of demystifying the sous-vide technique with a well-designed and clearly instructive app, extremely helpful if you’re prone to overcook meats into the category of “bland, tough, and inedible”.
Thingk GKilo kitchen scale
In the future many smart home devices won’t reveal their microchipped DNA at first glance. Designs like the GKILO hint of these covert functionalities. A WiFi-enabled dual clock and kitchen scale, the slab of wood is designed to display the weight of any objects placed upon it, then push measurements to a compatible app for review. Then when flipped over, the GKILO turns into a digital display clock. In either mode users can access the scale-clock’s features using simple hand motions, a most welcome feature for anyone cooking with the threat of messy hands.
Oliver: The next generation slow cooker
Slow cookers have made an unexpected comeback, partially due to nostalgia, but also because slow cookers inarguably produce extremely flavorful results with minimal effort. That crock pots/slow cookers have snuck back into the cooking collective alongside the re-emergence of mom jeans cannot be coincidence. We don’t know if San Francisco design firm Matter have a preference for high-waisted denim, but they do get credit for updating the traditional cooking appliance with a streamlined, modern design matched with smart internet-connected and automatic cooking features that upgrade “the set-it-and-forget-it” process with finer control and notification options.
GE WiFi-connected ranges and ovens
It’s not just small kitchen appliances that are getting a smart home makeover. Kitchen stoves and ranges are benefitting from an explosion of interest in connected devices. These GE WiFi connected appliances include remote operation and timer alerts via app, but perhaps more notably, compatibility with IFTTT instructions that can connect the kitchen with other devices like Hue lightbulbs or the Alexa smart hub for a variety of “If This, Then That” operations.
Tipic’s Tulèr Smart Kitchen for Offmat
The Salone del Mobile furniture show in Milan has traditionally been slow, if not suspiciously averse in welcoming technology into their expansive halls exhibiting global design, decor, and home accessories. But over at Eurocucina, Salone’s bi-annual kitchen show, it’s a whole different story. “Technology For the Kitchen” is both motto and an embraced emerging trend in the market, as represented by this experimental kitchen “workshop” revealed at this year’s show. Developed by Marmo Arredo Group in partnership with Tipic’s creative direction, this kitchen island is outfitted with an array of hidden sensors embedded across the quartz kitchen surface work top, together with flush induction cooktops, wireless device charging surfaces, and an integrated scale for measuring food items. A disappearing sink with a touchless water operations feature completes this kitchen of the future.
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