Homeowners spend a lot time in their kitchens. As a result, product manufacturers and kitchen designers have rolled out some new kitchen innovations, in the House Beautiful Whole Home project, that will make cooking healthier and easier. The following features may seem a little far-fetched now, but they have the possibility of making it to the mainstream later.
1. Grow Room – In-kitchen grow rooms are the new wine fridges. Grow all your greens and herbs without having to worry about space for an outdoor garden. If you've got them in your kitchen, you're more likely to actually eat them.
2. Larder – You can keep healthy choices right within arm's reach when you have a cold larder. This glammed-up preservation room can store your fruits and veggies at the ideal temperature of 58 degrees. Bonus: You can also use this to store red wine.
3. Smart Sink – Toss your measuring cups—this smart faucet from American Standard is all you need. The Beale MeasureFill model includes precision-measuring, so you can simply twist a dial and have it pour exactly as much water as you'll need for whatever you're cooking or baking.
4. Smart Storage - Organizing your kitchen is one thing but keeping everything in order is another story entirely. These peg holders in the lower cabinets keep dishware tidy and can be easily adjusted if sizes or quantity change over time.
5. Built-In Sous Vide - You'll never have to worry about making reservations at a fancy restaurant again—a built-in sous vide on this Signature Kitchen Suite range preps your proteins and locks in nutrients, so they come out super tender and flavorful.
6. Smart Lighting - If you don't already have smart lighting in your kitchen, you need it—and everywhere else in your house. This smart switch system by NOON has customizable scenes such as Entertaining or Relax, so you can set the mood to whatever you're feeling.