What’s Hot in Home Decor - Micro Sinks, Colour Chrome and Eco-plastic
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Micro sinks by Crystalline come with a cover that doubles as a cutting board
A look at what's hot in home decor this season
Micro Sinks
Small spaces, especially kitchens, often demand that sacrifices be made. But Blanco has designed its sublime and slim sink with cooks in mind. Made in Germany, Crystalline features a stainless steel bowl paired with matte black or white glass elements that bring functional luxury to smaller kitchens.
“It measures only 24 inches in width… but its unique feature is that you can cover it up completely with the stunning glass cutting board and gain extra working or serving space on your countertop,” says Alexandra Marshall, director of marketing for Blanco. Plus it sports an innovative MicroEdge rim, so that it can cosy right up to the back edge of the counter. $1,599, Wolseley Kitchen & Bath Classics [4].
Recycled Plastic Chairs
Playing a part in protecting the environment has never been easier with Emeco’s latest range of plastic chairs – all you have to do is sit down! The leading furniture manufacturer has teamed up with Coca-Cola to create a new take on its classic aluminum 1944 Navy Chair design.
What makes the new 111 Navy Chair [5] so inimitable is that each seat is made from 111 recycled plastic bottles, built with a new formula of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This modern twist on the iconic Navy Chair, famed for its sweeping curves, lightweight aluminum properties and durability, is available in six colors including, of course, Cola-Cola red! $246, Gabriel Ross [6].
Low-tech Espresso
Anyone who has ever savoured a shot of espresso and marveled at its glorious crown of crema appreciates the artful science inherent in its preparation. Such aficionados will either be delighted or wary when they encounter Presso, an espresso machine designed to be both eco-friendly and efficient sans electricity.
Just pour boiling water into Presso, pull the “arms” down, and voila, a fresh shot of espresso. Presso’s sturdy yet stylish appeal will entice you to give it a prime position on your counter. And just because you’re posh at home, doesn’t mean you have to take roughing it to heart when camping this summer. Glam up that picnic table with Presso, but be prepared for the curious onlookers that are sure to stop by. $160, shop.presso.ca [7].
Christie's Auction App
Vaunted auction house Christie’s, which has been around since the 1700s, now has a free iPhone app [8] so you can browse more than 450 auctions in 80 categories and find items like vintage travel posters, a classic Eero Saarinen Tulip Chair, fine art and much more.
Family-style Tableware
When serving a family-style meal [9] for guests, why not choose Villeroy & Boch’s new 30-cm classic buffet plates to bring some extra sophistication to the table.
Made from bone china, these patterned buffet plates can also be put into service as chargers (tuck them under crisp white dinnerware). Choose from three new patterns: Mandarin, Jewel or Aquamarine. Each plate features an intricate pattern around the rim and a medallion in the middle, making them versatile pieces for mixing and matching. $70, Villeroy & Boch [10].
Colour Chrome Hand Showers
Transform your bathing experience from chrome to colourful with the new Rainshower Rainbow Collection from German company, Grohe. Winner of the Red Dot award in 2009 for “Best of the Best” product design, this vibrant, luxurious line of hand showers will revamp your bathroom with minimum fuss and maximum style.
Available in a range of bold hues from pale pink to deep orange, the super-flat body of the hand shower ensures an easy grip, while advanced technology delivers an equal spray to each individual nozzle. Plus, the SprayDimmer feature provides additional water savings, so you can enjoy a long, hot shower – guilt free. From $120, Splashes [11].
See all of these home decor items in our Hot Home Decor photo gallery [12].
Originally published in BC Home magazine. For monthly updates, subscribe to the free BC Home e-newsletter [13], or purchase a subscription [14] to the bi-monthly magazine.