Joseph Joseph’s Double Dish
I love it when designers truly create a bright idea! British designers Joseph Joseph’s Double Dish provides the perfect solution to the problem of serving snacks such as olives and pistachio nuts, with their inedible stones and shells. Its unique design comprises of a serving dish sitting on top of a larger collection bowl, curved …
Trendsetter: Morning Kitchens
Kitchens and bathrooms continue to be the rooms that garner the most attention and the biggest chunk of the upgrading budget. But other rooms and spaces are increasingly sweeping in, stealing some of the kitchen/bathroom spotlight and a slice of status as well. Now it’s master suite and much more specifically the “morning bar” according …
Designer on the Move "Must Have": Espresso Machine
I am preparing to move and in my planning, I am finding a few must have items that I would like to incorporate into my new digs. A new wall espresso machine is first on the list, so call the electrician and order up some beans…this one is great! Coffee lovers everywhere can rejoice. Sit …
It’s Hot: Küppersbusch’s Induction Wok
From March 18-21, Küppersbusch exhibited their innovative kitchen products at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show. The German company began in 1875 by making coal-fired domestic cookers. We’ve come a long way since then! Now recognized for their minimalistic designs and their energy-saving cooktops, Küppersbusch wants to simplify modern life—in the kitchen at least: “Imagine, …
Al Fresco: Christophe Mobile Kitchen On Wheels
Calanc’s La Plancha Sur Roulette Christophe (stateside, that’s “Christophe Mobile Kitchen On Wheels,” but the French makes it sound so much more refined). Billed as “the latest and greatest portable outdoor essential,” the “Christophe” is an attractive, compact, versatile, and relatively lightweight conduit into full-fledged gourmandism sans the familiar constraints of the kitchen. In layman’s …
In the Kitchen: Pressed for Time?
I love garlic, but don’t always have patience for the time it takes to peel the cloves. Save yourself the trouble of peeling the skin off your garlic cloves or wrestling with clumsy garlic presses that just don’t do the job. Instead, pop them into this Zyliss Jumbo Garlic Press and squeeze—the cloves push right …
Beyond Granite: Soapstone Countertops
For years, granite countertops have topped the dream list for luxury home buyers and kitchen remodelers. But once granite started appearing in starter homes, it moved from the realm of “everybody wants it” to “everybody has it.” While stone countertops still remain popular due to their unique movement patterns, more buyers are looking for solid …
Adult Lego Project
Munchausen, a duo formed by Parisian designers Simon Pillard and Philippe Rosetti, took a bold approach with their own kitchen recently by venturing to IKEA for the basic kitchen island and then spending the next week covering it with more than 20,000 Lego pieces. The result is a one-of-a-kind creation that serves as an artistic …
