SWEET SHOW-OFF | With cupcakes and cake pops becoming all the rage, make sure you have the right display stand to do your goodies justice. The cupcake tower is handcrafted and customizable. $35-$255, thecupcaketower.com.
PORTION CONTROL | The Bubble & Brown square ramekins from Rachael Ray come in vibrant colors and allow you to pull them straight from your oven to the table. Plus, they’re safe for use in the dishwasher, microwave and freezer! $24.99, cooking.com, potsandpans.com.
STRONG, SILENT TYPE | From the Zephyr Next Generation Europa collection, the Milano-G Island, with DCBL suppression system technology, is one of the quietest, most powerful and energy-efficient range hoods available. Starting at $1,799, Aitoro Appliance Co., Norwalk, 203-847-2471, aitoro.com, zephyronline.com.
STREAMING TECHNOLOGY | Brizo’s Talo single-handle, pull-down kitchen faucet with SmartTouch® Technology has beauty and brains. The sleek design is available in four finishes and features a two-button, four-function pull-down wand and varied stream and volume control. $797-$1,033, Best Plumbing Tile & Stone, Stamford, 203-975-9448, bestplg.com.
OLD SCHOOL | After a night out at the sock hop or drive-in theater, go home and grab a cola from Smeg’s ’50s Retro style refrigerator/freezer. Available in 10 colors, this kitchen focal point provides a touch of “cool.” $1,999 (to the trade only), A&D Building, NYC, 212-265-5378, smegusa.com.
OPPOSITES ATTRACT | With a magnetic device built into 45 of Elkay’s most popular sinks and an array of accessories that fasten onto the walls, the e-Dock sink system will clear clutter and improve functionality of the most-used spot in your kitchen. Sinks $627-$1,227 and accessories $22-$38, Klaff’s Inc., Norwalk, 203-866-3369, klaffs.com.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS | Handcrafted from Italian Carrara marble, Waterworks’ Titan Marble Farmhouse Kitchen Sink is deep and durable. This classic stone sink’s gray and neutral tones will make your kitchen look like it’s in the European countryside. $5,445, Waterworks showroom, Greenwich, 203-869-7766, waterworks.com.
SAVING SPACE | Viola Park’s counter system with integrated knife block offers the perfect solution for a safer kitchen. Available in walnut, rift-cut white oak and bamboo, the handy block holds 12 of your sharpest accessories. Price upon request, Henrybuilt, NYC, 212-966-5797, henrybuilt.com.
BLACK BEAUTY | Whether you’re reheating last night’s leftovers or preparing a rack of lamb, cook like a pro with Wolf’s E Series Black Glass Oven. Its dual convection technology ensures even heat distribution and delicious results. $4,115 for single, $6,245 for double, Clarke, Norwalk,866-838-9385, subzero-wolf.com.