Clever Kitchen Storage

I don’t normally talk about kitchenware but I really love Nest 8 from London based Josheph Joseph.

Nest 8, designed by Morph duo Bill Holding and Ben Cox, is a fun mix of colorful nonslip mixing bowls, measuring cups, colander and a sieve that all nest together.

Smaller sets, Nest 5 and Nest 3, will be available with Nest 8 this October. Each set has it’s own unique bowls and kitchen accessories. If the multi-colored set is too much for you, all white sets will be offered.

This is the utilmate set of kitchenware combining intelligent design and space conscious living. Every small kitchen could use at least one set.

March 16, 2008

Hunter Fan Illumi-Heat

This might look like an typical ceiling mounted light fixture, but this new light fixture from Hunter Fan Company actually contains a heating element.

The Illumi-Heat Fixture has a 700-watt ceramic heating element that can be used in bathrooms, mudroom, or any small room that could use some extra heat.

Operated by remote control, the heating element can raise the temperature of a 215 sq. ft. room 5 degrees in an hour. When you don’t need the extra heat, the fixture operates as a any other normal light fixture.

This is such a great product. I’ve been in many homes that could use this very fixture.

January 27, 2008June 20, 2017

Is that a BMW in your kitchen?

Recycle in style with this sleek compactor from BMW Designworks.

The Ecopod e1 holds about 50 flattened and crushed cans or plastic bottles until the removable bin is placed curbside or taken to the redemption center.

The upper compartment has extra storage for other recyclable materials like newspapers and glass bottles.

The Ecopod is $328.00 and is available online and soon through Williams Sonoma stores.

January 15, 2008

Easy Green Resolutions

It’s mid January. Have your started working on your New Year’s resolutions? Have you already broken them?

Follow these tips if you want to be more environmentally conscious in your kitchen.

1. Reduce your use of Paper Towels. Install a Linen Hamper in the kitchen or the laundry room to keep used dish towels. If you must use paper towels, Apartment Therapy suggests Seventh Generation Unbleached 100% Recycled Paper Towels.

2. Use reusable Grocery Tote Bags. Dedicate a kitchen drawer or area in the pantry for your collection of grocery tote bags. If you already do this, consider getting smaller bags for your fresh produce and do away with using any plastic sacks at the store.

3. Reduce Junk Mail. If your countertops are cluttered with tons of catalogs you never seem to look through try getting off the mailing list and do your catalog shopping online. Most websites are better than catalogs because you can play with different colors and see different views of items. Not sure where to start? Check out Catalog Choice, a free web service that allows you to opt-out of catalog mailings.

4. Green your Electronics. Many AC adapters continue to draw power from a wall socket when left plugged in. Even the clock on your microwave draws power. By unplugging electronics and appliances when not in use you will save energy and money.

5. Switch to Energy-Efficient Lighting. If you haven’t already switched out your bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs, what are you waiting for? Energy Star qualified bulbs use about 75% less energy than standard incadescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer.