Posted in Home Appliances, Home Decor, Luxury, Products on 6 November 2009
We’ve heard of ceiling fans, lamps hanging from the ceiling and even books. An Italy based firm Ad Hoc has come up with something unique and innovative – home radiators that not only look stylish and add up to the décor of a room, but hang from the ceiling.
Aesthetics in making radiators décor friendly have undergone enormous effort in the recent years. Ad Hoc’s effort takes it to a new level altogether.
The radiators are meant to make the living space a symbol of authentic and harmonious domestic universe. The ultimate balance is between keeping it trendy and utilitarian as well. Tiki radiator as it is called, blends into a modern home in its minimalist make up. The shape is cylindrical, with a visual appeal and intricate finish. Tiki radiators are available in satin or white finish.
The metal radiator may well go on to turn the centerpiece of your home, thanks to its unique suspension feature. It is so oblivious and yet can attract attention that it resembles a hanging lamp shade. The heating element hangs in mid-air. The designer is Carlo Martino.
Posted in Luxury on 3 November 2009
As a new month begins, we may expect to see new products being unveiled. Most importantly, November is the month when the temperature begins to plummet and the frost begins to appear on the windows. This is perhaps why we would see a number of BBQ parties happening all along the neighbourhood.
The air not only smells of fresh snow and frozen leaves, but also of sizzlers, steaks and roasted meat. With that in mind, here is a BBQ pit which comes inside a Ford truck. It apparently costs $15,000 but there is no information about specs. It kinda looks good, and if you are trying to make a statement as an old hillbilly who stays in a truck, you could get this for yourself at 15k.
Posted in Designer, Home Appliances, Luxury, Products on 26 October 2009
With home spaces shrinking in size and space getting more and more expensive, optimum utility of available space is something most product makers strive for. And this idea transcends to the all important kitchen spaces too. It is why you get words like compact, kitchenette, kitchen-cum-dining, modular, thrown at you in plenty by the day.
In this respect, a compact kitchen idea by Italian company Jcorradi is somewhat like your dream-kitchen-come-true. True to its name, it looks compact and cute.
It has integrated into its condensed design, a host of features – a stove, an oven, prep area, storage, and even a kitchen sink, all in one. Call that innovation with some space intelligence! Besides, each of these elements you can custom-fit to suit your modern home. The kitchen top is quartz agglomerated. Read the full story »
Posted in Electronic Products, Home Appliances on 6 October 2009
Our life is all about going digital these days. From digital watches a decade ago to digital screens and complete homes today! It extends to kitchen spaces too, where it is not just about that digitally controlled refrigerator of microwave, but now it is also about a digital cookbook.
Here comes a stylish cookbook that you watch for recipes rather than read! It is called Media Chef. It comes in a cool design, and meant for cooks with all abilities. It is a perfect kitchen accessory for those looking at making a delicious ace chef like meal out there. With as many as 48 cook along recipes, it also includes some exclusive content from ace chef Brian Turnur. You watch the Media Chef and follow the master recipes on its eight inch screen.
You can disguise the cookbook as a calendar, an MP3 player or a digital photo frame when you don’t use it. For your primary cookbook purpose, you can use it as an interactive cooking tool. It has a little remote control. So you play, pause and rewind too, if you have missed something about the dish. It could well be your kitchen’s Digi-Friday! The product is a Belling product and costs about £170. Read the full story »
Posted in Luxury on 23 September 2009
It’s too good to be believed. But Wataire Atmospheric Water Generator is touted as being able to produce as many as four to eight gallons of water daily in a process that involves merely collecting available moisture from the air.
If you live in a coastal city that has a lot of humidity, you could be luckier. The water apparently tastes good too. A typical Wataire machine has carbon filtration, a reverse osmosis, and UV lamp sterilization with a mineral filter. It also has an option to make hot or cold water. The machine however needs at least 35 per cent humidity to effectively produce water.
It can produce eight gallons of water in a region with 65 per cent humidity and 27 degrees Celsius temperature. Its power requirement is 500 W and the machine is electronically controlled.
Such a machine could eventually eliminate the need for all expensive dam projects in the world! But wait, it costs not less than $ 1,500. Wataire is a manufacturer of innovative water treatment systems.
Via: Coolhunting
Posted in Concept, Designer, Gadgets, Luxury, Technology on 17 September 2009
Getting breakfast ready can be a hard thing to do, especially for people who are not too fond of cooking and feel much like a nun in a strip club. Futuristic movies often show fantastic machines that can get the breakfast ready in a jiffy and you feel violent at the idea that someone could have such a wondrous machine when you cant.
You may soon be able to make this dream true. Japanese designer Yuri Suzuki has been experimenting with the making of a machine that can make a simple breakfast. Based upon things that Yuri saw in movies like Flubber and even PeeWee, Yuri has comes up with a concept for a breakfast machine. Yuri is already building this machine, which appears to be man-powered, for the Dutch Design Double competition which is being held between the 4th of September and 11th of October.
Posted in Luxury on 12 September 2009
Möbel Liebschaft Langgrill is meant for those who believe that Barbecue parties are all about minimalism. While BBQ is not exactly known for an austere way of life, there are people who would want to enjoy a great Barbecue without having to feel like they are brash or gaudy.
The easy to clean stainless steel grill is placed on a cool oxidized steel fire tray which sits on 3 cubic basalt stones. The steel grill plate can be dragged from side to side and I must say it is an amazing way to get on the side of your guests who like barbecue but do not like the showmanship associated with it.
Posted in Luxury on 11 September 2009
Swiss coffee machine manufacturer, Jura have just unveiled the new Signature range which is quite outlandish if you ask me. These machines would be sold exclusively at Harrods store in London, and would cost between £1,500 – £3,995. Z5, J5 and ENA 5 are all handmade and with individual attention showered on them, they look pretty awesome.
These are not ordinary luxury coffee machines but are made of a rare and very precious metal called Rhodium. Studded with Swarovski crystals, it is almost like having a Barista in a box! Only the Barista does not have flesh and blood. You could get your favourite Cappuccino, Latte, Macchiato or Ristretto at the push of a button.
Posted in Luxury on 7 September 2009
Sometimes we must really thank civilization for its advanced technology. Quite possibly, without them, we would still have been suffering with a lot of things that we do in our day to day life like cooking for example. This time around, it’s Siemens that has come to ameliorate your modular kitchen with their discControl technology, which will help you handle your cooktops. This high-end technology comes with smooth magnetic disks, which literally react to the finger touch for any desired settings.
This is pretty much the same as you do it with your MP3 player. The discControl consists of four round black discs that are inserted into a wide silver metal strip that is placed on the front of the hob for individual cooking zone settings. The good thing is, you can operate it from wherever you wish, either from the top or from the front. These discControls also come with an in-built magnet.
Posted in Luxury on 7 September 2009
If you have been thinking about buying some special appliances for your kitchen, then get it complete with the specially and beautifully designed Bugatti appliances. It’s time to celebrate once again! These new Bugatti appliances will be the best bet to gift to somebody who loves luxurious appliances. They truly look elegant and sophisticated in all ways.
The coffee maker with 14,000 Swarovski crystals or an entire Bugatti line covered in genuine leather is just too amazing to look at. You can simply flaunt the coffee maker when you serve a hot cup of coffee to your guests. I am sure they will appreciate it totally. These limited edition appliances will definitely make your kitchen look better than ever.
