In our search for the coolest modern kitchen surroundings I need to add the Wolf unframed cook top to my list. The five burner 36" black glass top is complimented by your choice of classic, platinum or carbon stainless steel trim. Three heating elements with seven zones offer exceptional control of temperature and a bridge connects two elements for an 8-inch by 17-inch 4400 watt heating area. Other features include a "True Simmer" setting, one element that enables you to set the temperature very low for melting, and a flat design that fits a counter top seamlessly for a minimal appearance . 21 D x 36 W $3440
Established and Sons breaks away from the traditional chest of drawers with insight from Israeli designer Shay Alkalay. The Stack is a colorful collection of drawers that can be pushed and pulled in various directions to reveal storage for all you unmentionables and is available in eight drawers for $4100, and a thirteen drawer version for $6100. The unique character of this most unusual dresser with it's various sized compartments fulfills Alkalay's vision of a "wonderful spectacle of color and form especially when the drawers are left partially open". See the entire collection of unique furniture and lighting from Established and Sons here.
Single cup coffee makers continue to become more popular in the home as well as in business. If you have a maker that uses capsules, than surely you must be storing them somewhere. Here is a coffee capsules holder that is inexpensive. It holds 27 capsules and has the ability to be rotated around if you want to "shop" for your flavor. Price: $19.99. Available: here.
Most of us some day will face the challenge of aging and losing mobility. In an earlier article, Furniture Fashion discussed ADA bathrooms designed for aging in place. The reality for many of us is that we may have to make changes to our homes to accommodate our aging. The good news is that there is still a way to be "chic" and have a bathroom that does not look like it belongs in a hospital. The Auxilium is an example where function and style combine to provide a nice bathroom. First off, I like the white rails as a nice contrast to the typical stainless steel or nickel models. You can see that rails are strategically placed near the toilet, shower, and sink to provide extra stability. I also like the extra bar underneath the sink which can provide a place to hang a towel or a place to rest a cane against. The shower floor is flush with the bathroom floor which provides additional safety as it is not necessary to step into the shower area. The alarming facts are that many people have falls in bathrooms where hips and other bones are broken. The bathroom remains one of the most dangerous places in a home for handicapped individuals or those with limited mobility, but that does not mean that you have to leave style behind. Product: here.
Here is a great way to organize your child's bedroom in a reasonably priced way. The Elfa wall mounted shelving system from The Container Store simply mounts to your wall and provides ample storage for all the toys and books your child can hope for. The possibilities are endless and so is the size of the system you can create. The Elfa system shown here incorporates a spacious desk area that sets the stage for your child to create, color, or draw. The Elfa shelf system is adjustable so you can rearrange the shelves so the space can easily become a space-efficient workstation for a teenager. In addition to organizing your kids bedroom, the Elfa works well as additional pantry room, and bathroom storage or anywhere else organization is needed. See the entire series of Elfa wall mounted storage possibilities from The Container Store here.
