The Radison Collection by Plain & Fancy is family friendly. Full overlay doors are easy to wipe clean, and the engineered wood is superior to natural wood in texture, color and density. Plainfancycabinetry.com, through Nukitchens, nukitchens.com.
This pegboard drawer organizer is just one of many options from Hardware Resources that can be retrofitted into your existing cabinets. Hardwareresources.com, through Port America Design Center, Westport.
Strong and good looking, the Kong counter stool is made of anodized aluminum, so spills are no problem. Designed by Philippe Starck, from Design Within Reach, dwr.com.
The Makai finish of the Dekton countertop stands up to the wear and tear of an active family. Nonporous, scratch- and heat-resistant, this quartz work surface is practically indestructible. Dektonusa.com, through Putnam Kitchens, putnamkitchens.com.
The integrated ledge system and unique shape of the Orca sink from Franke makes food prep and clean up easy. Accessory options include a drying rack, colander and cutting board. The granite finish (available in six colorways) is heat resistant with antimicrobial protection. Frankeksd.com, through Deane Inc., deaneinc.com.
For a quick cup of coffee or hot chocolate, the General Electric Café Series French-door refrigerator has an in-the-door Keurig K-cup brewing system and a hot-water dispenser. Geappliances.com, through Aitoro, aitoro.com.
Vintage marine details and vertical ribbed glass set off the Haverhill over-island lighting from Hudson Valley Lighting. Available finishes: old bronze, polished and satin nickel. Hudsonvalleylighting.com, through Klaffs, klaffs.com.
Just tap twice to open the Knock 2 Open Miele dishwasher. Super quiet, the flex timer lets you program the cycle. The handleless door creates a clean, sleek look. Mieleusa.com, through Häcker Greenwich, hackergreenwich.com.
The Grohe Ladylux 3 Café touch faucet allows users to turn water flow off and on with the touch of a wrist or forearm—no dirty fingers or cross contamination here. Swivel spout and optional temperature control prevents scalding. Grohe.com/us, through Torrco, torrco.com.
The Discovery IQ dual-fuel range by Dacor can be controlled remotely with a smart phone or tablet so you can get dinner started while on the soccer field and receive a text when dinner is ready. Dacor.com, through Aitoro, aitoro.com.
This article appears in the January 2016 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).