Culinary Bliss
system to specifically
filter out ethylene gas,
any viruses and bacteria,
therefore offering the
best preservation of your
produce and food. Those
unique features make
Sub Zero well worth the
investment in the bigger
picture.
Healthier cooking
options like a
Convection Steam
oven are gaining
popularity, as well.
You can utilize each
feature individually
or combine both. The
baked bread that I
tried in the Wolf steam
oven was amazing! It
is a welcomed surprise
option to microwave
ovens.
The most exciting
feature across the board
with most appliance
vendors is “connected
appliances.” Technology
is utilized best in
connected appliances
using Google and Alexa
to accept commands
like turn the oven on,
dispense a specific
amount of water,
download recipes,
display what is in your
refrigerator remotely
while you are at the
grocery store, etc.
The Family Hub by
Samsung is a perfect
example and offers a
connection point for
busy families to create
grocery lists, schedules,
draw pictures, jam out
with Pandora streaming
through the refrigerator
speakers while you
In every home, the one area that we
tend to spend the most time in and
the most popular gathering spot is
and food preservation are the priorities
with today’s lifestyle. The infusion of
technology into the kitchen space
creates pure culinary bliss!
Appliance manufacturers have taken research and
needs of consumers and offered products with cutting
edge features that bring out the inner chef in us all.
With the shift to clean eating/whole food lifestyles
and prices of produce increasing, wasting food is not
an option. Food preservation is key and Sub Zero has
the top edge on the technology for keeping veggies
fresh and lasting. They offer a refrigeration system
with dual compressors and a special air filtration
are cooking and more.
Modern conveniences for
the contemporary family
or tech savvy individuals.
There are some hot
design trends in the
kitchen now, too.
JennAir, Wolf and Dacor
offer sleek contemporary
designs and even custom
hardware and colors if
you want a truly unique
and designer look.
However, stainless steel
finish is still king in the
appliance world.
To coordinate with these
sleek new appliances,
plumbing and lighting
manufacturers offer
a vast array of unique
and tech savvy fixtures.
Delta offers Voice IQ
to dispense water on
command, which is
fantastic for handsfree
or to assist with
disabilities. Two-toned
or color plumbing and
lighting fixtures are
offered in matte black
and gold, interchangeable
color components and
a fusion of old and new
designs. Even undercabinet
lighting from
Legrand Adorne offers
you a sleek hidden track
which eliminates outlets
providing power, light,
USB and a holder for
your tablet or phone to
download recipes.
The options are endless
and certainly make the
kitchen a fun and creative
space to make uniquely
yours. Let the savory
celebration begin!
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Kristina Kitsopoulos, a licensed interior designer and owner of K2 Living Well, has
been practicing for over 22 years. She provides interior design consultation for both
residential and commercial interiors offering a full spectrum of services from color
theory to new-build or full-renovation coordination. She specializes in harmonizing
spaces with natural elements and organic form. Learn more at k2livingwell.com
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Christina Stuart
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