The ABC BookCase is furniture you can read and write with. Each of these unique shelving units looks like an alphabet letter, creating a shelving system that allows you to use your storage space effectively & make your statement in 3D. The cases are available in a multitude of colors, using contrasting tones on the external and internal surfaces. Each square module is sized 51 x 51 cm.
Designer/architect David Chipperfield has re-imagined the classic Italian espresso maker. The aluminum, 11-sided Moka espresso coffee maker brews one cup at a time & features a few new design details—a flat lid on which to place the cups to be heated & the position of the knob which allows you to raise the lid using just one hand.
From bean to brew, the Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine delivers barista-quality espresso drinks & it makes them quicker than ever, with its 3-second heat-up time & built-in grinder. An LCD screen provides all the info & options for making your coffee exactly the way you like it.
Most everything that Dyson makes either really sucks or totally blows. Their lighting however does neither. The Lightcycle task light is designed, like all their products, to be smarter & longer lasting. The light brightens and dims automatically based on ambient and environmental info and provides more than 1000 lux brightness for more precision and consistency to reduce eyestrain. It also features an LED cooling technology that ensures the light will last for 60 years.
Special Agent James Bond has the Bond girls to thank for his popularity and these officially licensed art prints, taken from Ian Fleming’s books and originally created by artist Michael Gillette, celebrate the women that made 007 such a star. Choose from 15 titles and prints in 3 sizes, printed on museum-quality archival paper. A full box-set of all 15 is also available.
The Thermomix TM6 is the latest smart appliance from Vorwerk; a do-it-all device that will chop, whisk, knead, caramelize, brown, steam, sauté, blend, boil and much more. It is powered by a quad-core processor that also gives you access to a built-in library of more than 40,000 recipes all accessible using its 6.8-inch full-color touchscreen display.
If more data is what you need in your life, get Sense. It’s a simple little device that installs in your home’s electrical panel to provide insight into your energy use and home activity through its iOS, Android, and web apps. See how much electricity you’re using, what time the kids got home, or when a basement light comes on. It identifies patterns in your energy use to help you become more efficient & informed.
The all-wheel drive 435X robotic mower from Husqvarna offers effortless voice-activated control with Amazon Alexa & Google Home. It can work for up to 100-minutes on a charge and is packed with safety features to keep it from running over toes and toys or shredding your vegetable garden. Available in the U.S. summer 2019.
The battery-powered smart security doorbell from August monitors your home’s entry with a 1440p camera and streams the hi-resolution footage directly to your mobile device with instant motion notifications, camera-zoom, and a variety of cloud storage options. The micro-USB rechargeable battery makes for easy, wireless installation. Available March 28.
There’s not a lot you can’t make in Wolf Gourmet’s Multi-Function Countertop Cooker. This premium, space-saving appliance works as a slow cooker, rice cooker, Dutch oven, and even does sous vide. It features easy-to-clean stainless steel construction and measuring 17 by 12 inches, it won’t take up a lot of counter space.
Like you, the Texas-based team behind Zip Top reusable containers is fed up with rummaging all through that cupboard—and then the dishwasher—looking for the stupid container cover. Theirs don’t need a stinking lid, they zip shut & stay sealed. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, they’re made from food grade 100% platinum silicone to be microwave, dishwasher, oven & freezer safe. A funded Indiegogo.
Combining high-quality 2D prints of historic maps with contemporary data, graphic designer Scott Reinhardt’s custom maps merge the old and the new into colorful wall art that features detailed, digitally-rendered 3D elevations. Choose from places like Yellowstone, Glacier National Park, & Portland, Oregon or states like New Mexico, California, and more. All are chromogenic color prints on Lustre photographic paper. Choose framed or unframed.
The innovative OGarden Smart system aims to make at-home, and more specifically in-home gardening easier and more efficient than ever. Powered by low energy LEDs that simulate sunshine, this self-contained, automated hydroponic garden can grow up to 90 different fruits and veggies at once. Automatic watering and lighting, year-round yields, and a beautiful design make this an awesome option for experienced green thumbs and aspiring growers alike. A funded Kickstarter.
5x more efficient than water based radiators and over 20x more efficient than any other electric radiator on the market, the Graphene-based SOLUS is the world’s most efficient radiator, using technology that will save you 80% to 95% off your heating costs. Its unique nanotechnology works with both traditional convection based heating as well as infra-red heating & its plug & play design means you can quickly & consistently heat your space at a fraction of the cost of traditional heaters. A funded Kickstarter.
For riders who keep their bike in their living space, the vertical wall rack from Artifox will blend in nicely with your decor. Constructed from solid hardwood and powder coated steel, it features a unique, self-leveling mounting system that works on all surfaces and stays hidden with a cleverly placed magnet. Available in Walnut & White Oak.
If you’re like us and spend long hours staring at screens, your eyes are likely being further irritated by the added glare of traditional office and task lighting. Enter the DesBenQ Silver Genie e-Reading light, a light that was specially developed for use with monitors, Kindles, tablets, and other devices, to eliminate glare while providing an adjustable range of brightness and warmth to suit your needs. It can easily be switched from warm tones for casual reading, to cooler tones for concentration and work.
If you’re looking for a challenge, this colorful, kaleidoscopic 1000-piece puzzle will surely test your skills. While the polar vortex plunges us into a deep freeze, stay warm inside trying to figure this thing out. It’s made of recycled cardboard and when it’s completed it measures 26.5 inches in diameter.
The Glow lamp from Casper (the mattress company) was designed to improve your sleep & help you chill out. It has a warm, dimmable 2,700K LED light inside that gradually fades as you fall asleep. Set your wake-up time and the Glow will gradually brighten to wake you up more naturally. The light has internal sensors that allow for simple motion-driven control. Flip it over to turn it on, dim or brighten it by twisting, & shake it to produce a low, gentle night light. It stands on a charging base and has a built-in battery for portability. Android & Apple users can also use the Glow app for remote control.
Aromatherapy is all about using scents to enhance your mood & mindstate. So just imagine how good you’ll feel when you can bring the rich, savory scent of Kentucky Fried Chicken’s homestyle gravy into your home without any of the MSG or diglycerides! With the KFC Gravy Scented Candle you can enjoy that meaty, familiar fragrance any time. Only 230 of these candles to be given out. Enter the contest to win.
Unlike smart home tech designed to blend into the background, the creators of the Deep Sentinel smart home security camera say this thing was designed to look intimidating. From its shelled logo to the glowing red LED ring that surrounds the speaker, this thing is supposed look mean, not nice. It’s got motion detection, night vision, AI learning technology & all the other features you’d expect. A cloud-based surveillance service is available by subscription.
