(NC)-Like many aspects of our lives, we often dream of what the future holds when it comes to living in and interacting with our homes. The home is a place of comfort, a place to reflect personal style and the space where we spend most of our time. That is why we are often so fascinated with new technology and innovations we can incorporate into the various rooms of our house.
The kitchen hasn't traditionally been a place of technology in the home - but that is certainly changing. The latest kitchen gadgets and high-tech appliances are often the pride and joy of early-adopter homeowners. Major appliance brands have introduced such features as LCD monitors with touch sensors on fridges, automatic soap dispensers in dishwashers, and induction cook-tops for the home chef. Sleek, simple décor in the kitchen is a popular trend that complements new kitchen technology.
Aside from traditional kitchen appliances and gadgetry, there are other unique elements of design to add to the futuristic aura of the kitchen. The lustrous sheen of metal kitchen cabinets, Lucite breakfast bar stools and even blue lighting beneath cabinets are simple ways to bring a dramatic and ultramodern feel to the kitchen space.
Of course, the best thing about futuristic kitchen design is enhanced functionality - take for example the new Karbon articulating faucet from Kohler. Four narrow pieces are connected by joints that can be positioned wherever the user likes, inside or out of the sink. Its unexpected and intriguing design is truly a piece of modern industrial art, while its function is a breakthrough in kitchen faucets.
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