Disconnect the Dots

In my current veering away from all things matchy-matchy and ultra-coordinated, the separateness of these bathroom elements makes me smile. The more I see faucet knobs installed in this fashion, the more I like it—and I'm definitely seeing more of them. Can something be deemed a trend [or a even harbinger of one] without a name? Allow me to suggest 'edge-mounted controls'. If there already is a term for this, however, I will happily stand corrected. signweb.it

Remember...and Imagine

This photo was snapped on 23 July, 1973 at Tittenhurst Park, where filming had commenced on the 'Imagine' video. JohnandYoko were taking a break in the kitchen; it looks like about four of the Liverpool-era kitchens could fit into this well-appointed [two cooktops sit under the circular hood] space.

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Blue Swoon

This cobalt cube of translucent resin is both lush and rigorous. For me, the saturated color has a hypnotic effect, but the crisp lines keep full reverie at bay. 'Drooling hyperbole,' you may say—'After all, it's just a sink.' But I will stand my ground on this, and call it sculpture. regia.it

Now You See It

For a long time there's been chatter in appliance circles about refrigerators that automatically compile shopping lists by scanning bar codes on food packages. As far as I'm aware, this remains an idea ahead of its time. Until it's realized, I'm content continuing the no-tech approach of just looking inside the icebox before heading off to the grocery store.

A feature of the new Ice2O model enhances even that simple process: The bottom shelf of the main compartment of the French-door-style fridge is transparent, providing a clear view into the cooling drawer below. Being able to check the contents of your refrigerator without opening all its doors—that's both convenient and clever. maytag.com

Close Calling

Perhaps I'm drawn to this space because it bears a partial resemblance to my own bathroom—stripped down to the studs, it's currently a work in progress—but it's not only the raw floorboards that captures my fancy. The modern mirror is more than a looking glass; if two people were standing at the sinks, they'd have to move ever so slightly towards each other to see their full reflections [or so it seems from my vantage point]. I appreciate design that gives one's comfort level a little nudge now and then. roseuniacke.com

Water Ways

Pure in form and function, the Twin faucet dispenses both filtered and plain waters. I see it being a real asset at a small sink, which may not have enough deck space to accommodate a separate filtering faucet—although it certainly wouldn't be out of place installed at a full-size basin. deca.com.br

Computer Cuisine

Life in 1969 was exhilarating, to say the least. Woodstock, Vietnam, and the Apollo 11 moon landing were among the year's events that shaped global culture immediately and permanently. Of course, there were more incidental impacts in the home—such as this Star Trekkian computer console that was especially designed to facilitate...menu planning. What was the tag for such futuristic convenience? Try $10,600—serious pocket change in those days, even for the N-M shopper. A two-week [!] programming course was included, although I have to wonder just how much someone who couldn't manage to put two vegetables and an entrée on a plate would benefit from it.

And if you're curious about the outfit: the catalogue describes it as a 'tabard apron'. It would set you back $28, but that seems like a small price to pay for being in the vanguard of hostess chic.