2021 Guide For Baths, Kitchens, & Everything In Between
Oh, the joys of the holidays.
Each year we spend hours painstakingly searching for clever gifts to ‘surprise and delight’ friends and family while impressing them with our thoughtfulness.
Of course, we also cross our fingers that someone is paying attention to our own wish list, and picking up the hints we subtly (and not so subtly) have been dropping for months. But let’s face it, at the end of the day no one knows you better than you. So, check out this list of self-splurges we put together spanning bath, kitchen, and everything in between, and get the gift of giving and receiving the perfect gift this holiday season.
Our Top Picks For 2021
“I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.” –Oscar Wilde
The Kitchen MVP
Juxtapose™ Semi-Professional Faucet by Mick De Giulio by Kallista
Given how hard we’ve forced our kitchens to work this year, isn’t it time we give the kitchen faucet the spotlight? The Juxtapose™ Semi-Professional Faucet illustrates how chic design paired with innovative engineering like the “sweep spray” feature can create a genuine wow factor.
The Pour Perfector
Plum Countertop Wine Dispenser
This revolutionary system not only pours wine precisely by the glass while serving it at its optimal temperature it also fits beautifully alongside high-end kitchen appliances and ensures the integrity of that wine for weeks on end. Oh, and did we mention that Plum boasts a “virtual sommelier” that educates you about your wine? Designed with classic winemaking and modern aesthetics in mind, Plum looks as great as it performs.
The Bathroom’s Pièce de Résistance
Washlet Toilet S550e by Toto
The new Toto Washlet Toilet S550e is a product we can really get behind. Along with being one of the first hands-off toilet experiences on the market, it offers brand new automatic features to make the flushing and cleaning process easier than ever before. You’ll feel like royalty when sitting on this throne.
The Top Tastemaker
36” Pro Gas Contemporary Range by Dacor
One of the most challenging aspects of a kitchen makeover is striking the balance between practicality and aesthetics when choosing your appliances. Luckily the Dacor 36” Pro Gas Contemporary Range has you covered. Offering expert innovations, intuitive Smart technology, and handcrafted sleek design, Dacor’s luxury range epitomizes intelligent design.
The Freshest Fridge on the Block
The 800 Series French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator 36'' by Bosch
Bosch has raised the bar on what to expect from a modern kitchen appliance. From advanced features like cutting-edge technology that keeps your food fresh longer and beautiful fingerprint-resistant stainless-steel design to dependable and impressive cooling power, this refrigerator is the new ‘cool kid’ next door.
Your Personal Coffee Concierge
The 24-Inch Built-in Plumbed Coffee Machine with Home Connect by Thermador
Did you know the average American spends $1,100 a year on coffee? If you crave a high-quality cup of coffee, then a built-in coffee machine is worth the investment. Much like a personal concierge, you can call out to your Thermador coffee machine to prepare your morning wake-up call as you get out of bed. Plus, the modern, minimalist, stainless-steel design integrates seamlessly into almost any kitchen.
California Cool
PLP Faucet by Waterstone
If you think old-world craftsmanship and unsurpassed quality from a U.S. faucet manufacturer remains a pipe dream, then think again. Waterstone is a California-based company that deeply understands and stands behind the importance of quality. This faucet has a classic look, but the high level of detail makes it a perfect fit for both traditional and modern kitchens.
In a League of Its Own
Sub-Zero Pro Series Refrigerator 36"
Did you know that Sub-Zero is the only privately-owned high-end appliance manufacturer in North America and one of the largest national, privately owned family brands today? The Sub-Zero fridge has always been in a class by itself. Now, this bold, professional look is available in a 36-inch-wide model. Meaning the stunning design and unparalleled features one has come to expect can fit in almost any kitchen.
The Original Colorful Cooker
Viking 5 Series Collection - Black Forest Green 48" Range
If you’re ready to cook in color, then make your culinary dreams come true with the range that spearheaded a design movement—the Viking range. The 5 Series Collection is highly sought after for its unparalleled power and temperature accuracy. Now available in Black Forest Green, this range is quite the stunner.
Red Rules
Nice Faucet by Fantini
Leave it to Fantini to consistently create cutting-edge, forward-thinking fixtures. It seems they pulled out all the stops with this enigmatic faucet--an exploration of color and translucent elements that create a surprising optical effect and a wonderful sensory experience. Red is often associated with desire and love, and we’ve fallen hard.
For the Coffee Connoisseur
Miele Countertop Coffee Machine
Unless you’re renovating, chances are you’ll have a hard time working a built-in coffee machine into your kitchen design. Fear not coffee connoisseurs, the Miele Countertop Coffee Machine is your loyal barista. Grind fresh beans, apply perfect 15 bar pressure, or froth your milk for a perfect cup of joe…now that’s luxury.
The Wellness Wonder
Zerobody Dry Flotation Bed
Sensory deprivation and floatation therapy have been proven to cause positive physiological changes in the body. Zerobody's Dry Flotation Bed gives you all the benefits of floatation therapy without having to submerge yourself in saltwater. The resulting sensation is of pure drift…think ‘floating on a luxurious cloud’ and you’ll get the idea. In the U.S., Snyder Diamond is the only retail showroom where you’ll find this extraordinary product.