This 24-inch integrated refrigerator/freezer combination is Sub-Zero’s slimmest version to date. The column design fits into the tightest of spaces, perfect for a galley kitchen or pantry. The single-panel door is available in stainless or cabinet ready. Small in size, this refrigerator still delivers the dual cooling system Sub-Zero is known for. Price upon request, through Clarke.
Dacor’s latest introduction, the Discovery TouchTop 36-inch induction cooktop, features a touch-sensitive control panel. Adjust the cooking temperature—pause or choose a power boost option—with a simple swipe of a finger. $2,199, through Aitoro.
Be your own barista. Whip up an espresso, latte or cappuccino in your own kitchen with the Thermador built-in coffee machine featuring grind, steam and froth capabilities. $3,399, through S.K. Lavery.
A study in contrasts, this modern farmhouse kitchen includes shiplap, distressed wood and metal finishes, mixed with sleek, contemporary cabinetry from Plain & Fancy. Front Row Kitchens amped up the space with the latest technology, including motorized cabinetry, backsplash monitors and innovative lighting. Price upon request.
The Nemo faucet by MGS in rose gold—the hottest new metallic in the marketplace—shines with an easy-to-use, one-hand water flow and temperature control. $1,185, through Klaffs.
Customize a cooking station with Gaggenau’s Vario 400 series modular cooktops and ventilation. Take your pick of induction, gas or glass ceramic cooktops, and add on an electric grill, steamer, Teppanyaki or deep fryer. The units can be flush or surface-mounted. Price upon request, through County TV & Appliance.
Modern design and craftsmanship are melded together in the Haven apron-front sink from Thompson Traders. The hand-hammered texture and copper finish lend artisanal warmth. $1,330, through Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery.
Skip take-out and make professional-style pizza at home with GE’s Monogram pizza oven. After a 30-minute preheat, the oven cooks a pizza in just two minutes. The secret? Intense heat that doesn’t require special venting. The result? Pizza like the pros. $9,900, through Aitoro.
Turn-of-the-century charm meets today’s technology in Kohler’s Artifacts bridge faucet. A two-function spray commands a forceful stream for deep cleaning or a gentle shower for washing fruits and vegetables. $800, through Bender Plumbing.
Rutt’s Prairie series offers a fresh, contemporary vision in handcrafted cabinetry. Paying homage to Frank Lloyd Wright and the American architectural movement that bears its name, this line incorporates rectilinear shapes and innovative technology, including lift-up doors. Price upon request, through Klaffs, ; Rutt Studio of Westport.
This article appears in the January 2017 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).