Any new kitchen gadgets/trends?

[bubbs147]

So as we plan our kitchen reno out, I was wondering if there are any new cool things we should consider? I came across this pop up outlet:



Any other cool things I don't know about? Thanks!

[pickle123]

I think I'd do an outlet on the side of the counter...rather than a pop up. I really want a iPad holder under the cabinets that swings out....but that's an easy add. Another thing we are doing is a charging station inside one of the cabinets.

[ssmjlm]

I want an outlet at the end of our peninsula. Unfortunately our dishwasher is there, so I think it's a no go code wise, but I'm willing to see.

I also really like the baseboard drawers that I've seen on Pinterest:

[candreco]

I want an appliance closet/cabinet when we redo our kitchen, with the retractable doors so that the counter under it is useful when it's open.

[wawa]

May 24, 2012 8:23:37 GMT -5 ssmjlm said:

I want an outlet at the end of our peninsula. Unfortunately our dishwasher is there, so I think it's a no go code wise, but I'm willing to see.

I also really like the baseboard drawers that I've seen on Pinterest:

that's cool, but I feel like I'd stub my toe on the drawer pull. Maybe if it was just a finger hole type pull that was flush with the front.

Although I also wonder how that's designed so it never scuffs the floor as the drawer tracks age and sag.

[ssmjlm]

May 24, 2012 9:48:34 GMT -5 wawa said:

May 24, 2012 8:23:37 GMT -5 ssmjlm said:

I want an outlet at the end of our peninsula. Unfortunately our dishwasher is there, so I think it's a no go code wise, but I'm willing to see.

I also really like the baseboard drawers that I've seen on Pinterest:

that's cool, but I feel like I'd stub my toe on the drawer pull. Maybe if it was just a finger hole type pull that was flush with the front.

Although I also wonder how that's designed so it never scuffs the floor as the drawer tracks age and sag.

Hey now, stop being all realistic with my dream kitchen!

[gnomesweetgnome]

May 24, 2012 8:32:12 GMT -5 candreco said:

I want an appliance closet/cabinet when we redo our kitchen, with the retractable doors so that the counter under it is useful when it's open.

I love this idea! I would love something like this in our dream/forever home.

[mrsfurmom]

May 24, 2012 8:32:12 GMT -5 candreco said:

I want an appliance closet/cabinet when we redo our kitchen, with the retractable doors so that the counter under it is useful when it's open.

I love this so much!

[sierramist03]

I want an appliance garage

[wawa]

May 24, 2012 10:02:59 GMT -5 ssmjlm said:

May 24, 2012 9:48:34 GMT -5 wawa said:

that's cool, but I feel like I'd stub my toe on the drawer pull. Maybe if it was just a finger hole type pull that was flush with the front.

Although I also wonder how that's designed so it never scuffs the floor as the drawer tracks age and sag.

Hey now, stop being all realistic with my dream kitchen!

Sorry! I'm actually really intrigued with the idea. The things I mentioned are more design challanges than deal breakers.

[simpsongal]

I love the appliance garage/coffee station idea. Really practical.
I also love the trend towards drawers. I wish I had more drawers in the kitchen.

Are pot fillers still hip? I'm not sure I like the industrial look, and I've heard they can be pricey.

[emoflamingo]

My MIL put a pot filler in her kitchen when they built and I like that.

I am totally down to earth and I just want a trash drawer lol. Like Bower Power, yes.