Is that a BMW in your kitchen?

ecopod.jpgRecycle 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.

Night Sink

cogliati.jpgIf you’ve ever wished your pedestal sink were more sculptural, here’s a great  solution.

The Night Sink from Cagliati…Cogliati is made from 10mm thick tempered glass set on a stainless steel pedestal.   The inner block, which is removable, comes in either 4mm colored glass or stone.

The free-standing floor mixer makes it possible to place the sink anywhere in the bathroom for a bold artistic statement.

The washbasin stands 85cm (~33 1/2″) tall by 42cm (16 1/2″) deep.
Via Wow Bathrooms

Medicine Cabinets sold at Lowes and The Home Depot Recalled

Medicine Cabinets recalled at Lowes and Home Depot

RSI Home Products is recalling 8,600 medicine cabinets due to mirrors detaching and causing a laceration hazard.

Three styles are involved in this recall: Estate by RSI and Insigniafor Lowes and MasterBath for the Home Depot.

Consumers should remove the cabinets and contact RSI for replacement mirrors.

Contact RSI toll-free at (888) 774-8062  or visit:
www.rsihomeproducts.com or www.masterbath.com

Medicine Cabinets recalled at Lowes and Home Depot

Backsplash Design Idea

cookinglite.jpgWho knew black chalkboard paint could be sophisticated and fun at the same time?

This picture from the Cooking Lite 2007 FitHouse shows an inexpensive way you can change the look of your kitchen backsplash. 

If you are removing a 4″ splash you will need to do some work to get your walls smooth.  If your walls are a lost cause or you dont’ want to remove your existing tile you can cut new panels to the size needed for a full splash. Adding a light valance will help to hide any gaps between the cabinets and the full splash.