Universal Design is the design and composition of an environment so that it can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people regardless of their age, size, ability or disability. An environment (or any building, product, or service in that environment) should be designed to meet the needs of all people who wish to use it. This is not a special requirement, for the benefit of only a minority of the population. It is a fundamental condition of good design. If an environment is accessible, usable, convenient and a pleasure to use, everyone benefits. By considering the diverse needs and abilities of all throughout the design process, universal design creates products, services and environments that meet peoples’ needs. Simply put, universal design is good design.
Breville state-of-the art Smart Oven Air adds air-frying and dehydrating to a full menu of cooking modes. Air-fry favorites like French fries, donuts and fried chicken, or prepare your own jerky and dried fruits. The large, 1 cubic-foot interior makes room for toasting 9 slices of bread, roasting a 14-lb. turkey, or cooking with a 5-qt. Dutch oven or 13″ x 9″ pan.
Get a great cup of espresso at home – from bean to brew – in less than a minute. This espresso maker grinds the beans right before brewing, and its interchangeable filters and a choice of automatic or manual operation ensure perfect results from beginner and connoisseur alike.
A smaller version of commercial-size models, this versatile stand mixer is designed with enough power and capacity to prepare large batches of cake batter or cookie dough without compromising your kitchen counter space. It’s expertly hand assembled in Greenville, Ohio, home of KitchenAid since 1919.
Planetary action allows attachments to spin independently while making continual rotations around the bowl for thorough mixing.
Ten speeds range from very slow stirring to very high beating.
Head tilts for easy removal of work bowl and beaters.
Power hub for use with optional attachments.
5-qt. stainless-steel bowl locks to base.
Includes flat beater, dough hook, wire whip and pouring shield.
This vendor’s shipments are temporarily delayed due to high demand. Limited quantities are available.
4. Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series Blender
The powerhouse of the Vitamix blender family, the A3500 blender is intelligently designed inside and out. The machine offers five smart program settings that automatically detect the size of the container in use, so foods are perfectly blended according to volume and consistency. A built-in programmable timer can be set to stop the blender when processing is complete, so you don’t have to monitor its progress.
Five program settings – Smoothies, Hot Soups, Dips & Spreads, Frozen Desserts and Self-Cleaning – automatically adjust times and speeds for container selected and stop blender when done.
Compatible with Self-Detect containers, so you can create multiple batches from the same machine – then store, serve or transport.
Programmable Timer shows blend time countdown and can be set to automatically stop when processing is complete.
Tamper presses thick or frozen mixtures toward blades, so you never have to stop to scrape sides down.
Blades are laser-cut from hardened stainless steel for the ultimate precision and durability.
Container designed to rotate ingredients back to blades for faster, more efficient processing.
Machine’s sleek touchscreen display is easy to use – and even easier to wipe clean.
Includes Simply Blending, a full-color, hardcover recipe book from the Vitamix culinary team.
Enjoy the crunch of fried food without the extra calories and messy cleanup. This full-size Cuisinart toaster oven includes a built-in air fryer for a healthier way to fry. In addition to toaster oven functions like baking, broiling and toasting, the compact cooker makes delicious crispy bacon, chicken wings, tortilla chips and French fries with less fat and a lighter texture than deep-fried versions.
Toaster oven with built-in air-fryer uses powerful ultra-hot air to fry food with minimal or no oil.
With the large digital display and intuitive programming options, selecting presets, temperature, time and function have never been easier.
Wide array of functions, including Bake, Broil, Pizza, Roast, Toast, Bagel, Reheat, Warm, Dual Cook, Low Temperature, Dehydrate and Proof.
Air-fry function includes presets to take the guesswork out of frying wings, fries, nuggets, snacks and veggies – up to 3 lb. of food.
Adjustable time and temperature (80°F to 450°F) offer a wide range of cooking possibilities.
III. Gifts ideas for the Mom who knows how to let her hair down.
If you’re looking for Mother’s Day gifts ideas for a Mom who doesn’t need an excuse to pop the champagne, then our stunning range of beautifully designed crystalware is a must.
Say it with bubbles with a set of champagne flutes, expertly designed to make the most of bubbly toasts.
For the Mum who prefers a cocktail in her hand, then tumblers and hiball glasses make an excellent Mother’s Day present.
Or if your Mum is more of a wine connoisseur, a set of red wine glasses or white wine glasses will enhance her favorite bottle of Rioja, Malbec or Chardonnay.
Gift ideas for a Mom who enjoys bubbles and sparkle.
Or for a Mother’s Day present that is as unique as your Mum is, give her a Burlington Pot. These plant pots are made by layering different colored Jasper on top of each other, meaning no two pots are exactly the same.
With summer just around the corner and less restrictions on the pandemic, we are probably going to gather family and friends more often to cook, lounge and play games in our backyard. And yes, the outdoor kitchen is often the anchor and the super star for these outdoor parties. There are some emerging trends since last year such as colored cabinetry, specialty appliances, cozy indoor-outdoor lounging space,…etc. Just in case you would like to plan your summer well spent, you may be interested in what’s going on in the market. Today, we are going to talk about 6 hot trends in outdoor appliances right now.
• Standard grills are being replaced by clean built-in beauties that feature LED lighting, multiple burners, rotisseries and smart features.
Wayfair’s biggest sale of the year is runnung now April 28th – April 29th and includes savings of up to 80% off, and free shipping too.
If you are planning your home refreshing project, you don’t want to miss this opportunity. Please follow along our blog for our latest product recommendations as new sales drop throughout the sale during rhese two days. You’ll score huge savings on furniture, home decor, and more, all without needing a Wayfair coupon or Wayfair promo code!
Architect David Rockwell designed the sets for last night’s Oscars ceremony within LA’s art deco Union Station to reflect the feeling of past Academy Awards nights. He transformed Union Station’s main ticket hall into the main venue for the 93rd Academy Awards main ceremony, which was delayed by two months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The set this year was inspired by the first Oscar ceremony in 1929, a more ore low-key affair for an audience of about 270 guests at the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel. Tickets were just $5. “The concept was really a very simple but beautiful dinner party,” says Rockwell. “In some ways, we had an invitation to return to that kind of intimacy, and that kind of connection.”
The very first Oscar ceremony was held in 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel. Rockwell Group wanted to emulate the flower-filled room and dinner party atmosphere in its design for the 93rd Academy Awards.Continue reading →
The tone-on-tone warm neutral color palette in this living room we designed is fresh and calming. The curves on the blush velvet sofa and boucle chair relax and soften the space. The round coffee table is organic and grounds this cozy seating area with a sense of Zen. The geometric pillows make the space chic, fun and playful with texture, pattern and color. The butterfly vase is vintage and adds a touch of elegant femininity to the space. A pair of contemporary abstract artwork enliven the space with strokes of spring colors.
Happy the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Home improvement and remodeling has played a huge impact on the environment we live in. To honor Earth Day, we put together 10 sustainable practices below for home improvement and remodeling.
Donate your unwanted goods to whom may need them.
Habitat ReStores are home improvement stores that accept small and large donations of new or gently used furniture, appliances, housewares, building materials and more. Proceeds from the sales of these items help Habitat’s work in your community and around the world.
2. Start off with eco-friendly paint by choosing low VOC or 0-VOC paints.
VOC stands for volatile organic compound–any of several chemical additives found in numerous consumer products. Because they’re volatile, these compounds vaporize and emit gasses, even long after they’ve dried. Paint, for example, emits only half of its VOCs in the first year. look for paints that are no- or low-VOCs. For paint to actually call itself “low-VOC,” the EPA requires that it have no more than 250 grams per liter (g/l) of VOCs for flat and latex paint–oil-based paints can have up to 380 g/l. (Some places, like California, have even stricter standards.) To call itself VOC-free, paint can have no more than 5 g/l of VOCs. If you are concerned because you have small children or chemical sensitivities, consider a paint that has the Green Seal label or Green Guard on it. These paints have no cancer-causing agents, reproductive toxins, or heavy metals
3. Get tile with recycled content.
Whether it’s used for flooring, backsplashes, or countertops, recycled tile can be beautiful, durable, and fire resistant. It doesn’t off-gas dangerous VOCs, absorb pollutants, or harbor allergens.
4. Get insulation that’s not fiberglass with formaldehyde.
Fiberglass is one of the most common choices for insulation because of its affordability and fire resistance. It’s also fairly easy to install. Yet with all of its attractions, it’s also known to cause respiratory complications and skin irritation. It’s also not particularly kind to the environment because it can’t be recycled and takes more energy to produce than its Eco-friendly counterparts. Click here to find alternative non-fiberglass insulation options.
5. Choose cabinets that are made with sustainably harvested wood.
The certification of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) ensures that the wood products are obtained from responsibly harvested forests.
WaterSense labeled products are backed by independent, third–party certification and meet EPA’s specifications for water efficiency and performance. When you use these water–saving products in your home, you can expect exceptional performance, savings on your water bills, and assurance that you are saving water for future generations.
8. Appliances that are Energy Star rated.
ENERGY STAR certified appliances help consumers save money on operating costs by reducing energy use without sacrificing performance.
9. Install a water filter faucet in your kitchen to get away from single-use plastic water bottles.
10. And last but not least, another big part of sustainability is buying quality, durable products that are going to last so you’re not just buying a cheap thing that’s not going to last.
Kingston Brass Templeton 36″ Oval Marble Wall Mounted Bathroom Console with Legs and 3 Faucet Holes at 8″ Centers
KVPB36MA7 Templeton Rectangular Console Bathroom Sink with Overflow
Cutler Kitchen and Bath Silhouette 30″ Wall Mounted / Floating Single Vanity Set with Wood Cabinet and Cultured Marble Vanity Top
Cutler Kitchen and Bath Textures 30″ Wall Mounted / Floating Single Vanity Set with Wood Cabinet and Cultured Marble Vanity Top
Fresca Potenza 27-3/8″ Wall Mounted / Floating MDF Vanity With Mirrored Medicine Cabinet, Acrylic Sink, Countertop, P-Trap, Pop Up Drain and Installation Hardware
Breville state-of-the art Smart Oven Air adds air-frying and dehydrating to a full menu of cooking modes. Air-fry favorites like French fries, donuts and fried chicken, or prepare your own jerky and dried fruits. The large, 1 cubic-foot interior makes room for toasting 9 slices of bread, roasting a 14-lb. turkey, or cooking with a 5-qt. Dutch oven or 13″ x 9″ pan.
Get a great cup of espresso at home – from bean to brew – in less than a minute. This espresso maker grinds the beans right before brewing, and its interchangeable filters and a choice of automatic or manual operation ensure perfect results from beginner and connoisseur alike.
A smaller version of commercial-size models, this versatile stand mixer is designed with enough power and capacity to prepare large batches of cake batter or cookie dough without compromising your kitchen counter space. It’s expertly hand assembled in Greenville, Ohio, home of KitchenAid since 1919.
Planetary action allows attachments to spin independently while making continual rotations around the bowl for thorough mixing.
Ten speeds range from very slow stirring to very high beating.
Head tilts for easy removal of work bowl and beaters.
Power hub for use with optional attachments.
5-qt. stainless-steel bowl locks to base.
Includes flat beater, dough hook, wire whip and pouring shield.
This vendor’s shipments are temporarily delayed due to high demand. Limited quantities are available.
4. Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series Blender
The powerhouse of the Vitamix blender family, the A3500 blender is intelligently designed inside and out. The machine offers five smart program settings that automatically detect the size of the container in use, so foods are perfectly blended according to volume and consistency. A built-in programmable timer can be set to stop the blender when processing is complete, so you don’t have to monitor its progress.
Five program settings – Smoothies, Hot Soups, Dips & Spreads, Frozen Desserts and Self-Cleaning – automatically adjust times and speeds for container selected and stop blender when done.
Compatible with Self-Detect containers, so you can create multiple batches from the same machine – then store, serve or transport.
Programmable Timer shows blend time countdown and can be set to automatically stop when processing is complete.
Tamper presses thick or frozen mixtures toward blades, so you never have to stop to scrape sides down.
Blades are laser-cut from hardened stainless steel for the ultimate precision and durability.
Container designed to rotate ingredients back to blades for faster, more efficient processing.
Machine’s sleek touchscreen display is easy to use – and even easier to wipe clean.
Includes Simply Blending, a full-color, hardcover recipe book from the Vitamix culinary team.
Enjoy the crunch of fried food without the extra calories and messy cleanup. This full-size Cuisinart toaster oven includes a built-in air fryer for a healthier way to fry. In addition to toaster oven functions like baking, broiling and toasting, the compact cooker makes delicious crispy bacon, chicken wings, tortilla chips and French fries with less fat and a lighter texture than deep-fried versions.
Toaster oven with built-in air-fryer uses powerful ultra-hot air to fry food with minimal or no oil.
With the large digital display and intuitive programming options, selecting presets, temperature, time and function have never been easier.
Wide array of functions, including Bake, Broil, Pizza, Roast, Toast, Bagel, Reheat, Warm, Dual Cook, Low Temperature, Dehydrate and Proof.
Air-fry function includes presets to take the guesswork out of frying wings, fries, nuggets, snacks and veggies – up to 3 lb. of food.
Adjustable time and temperature (80°F to 450°F) offer a wide range of cooking possibilities.
Charles Joly, world-champion bartender and creator of Crafthouse Cocktails, has teamed up with Fortessa to design a line of bar tools celebrating the bold spirit of handcrafted cocktails. Blending vintage flair with modern ergonomics, these finely made barware tools allow you to craft professional-level cocktails at home regardless of your mixology experience. Smoking box for infusing cocktails and foods with savory smoky flavor. Includes handheld smoker with smoking wood chips. Metal top with classic pull-style handle. Easy-to-use door latch. Stainless-steel frame with glass sides and walnut base. Made in collaboration with Fortessa, a world-renowned designer of tableware.
Not only does this brewer automatically brew tea at five different temperature settings, but the brew strength of each pot can be adjusted between mild, medium and strong.
Brew green tea, white tea, herbal tea, Oolong tea or black tea using the preset menu, which automatically adjusts water temperature for optimal steeping.
Customizable brew temperature and time, and backlit LCD shows the actual temperature and “time since brew.”
Glass kettle equipped with 10-oz. removable tea basket that automatically lowers into the water then lifts out to prevent oversteeping.
Magnetic brew mechanism results in nearly silent brew cycle.
Monitor brew time and temperature with backlit LCD display.
Features include Delay Start, Keep Warm and “Agitate” for loosening tea leaves and improving infusion.
8. Philips Smart Pasta Maker Plus & Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen Fresh Pasta Cookbook
Exclusive to Williams Sonoma, this state-of-the-art appliance prepares and shapes authentic homemade pasta dough in fewer than 10 minutes. The fully automated machine weighs the flour, and then indicates the correct amount of liquid for perfect pasta. Simply choose a program and press “start” — the machine mixes, kneads and extrudes with a push of a button. Fresh pasta doesn’t get any easier than this! We’ve paired it with our Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen Fresh Pasta Cookbook, which includes 25 fabulous recipes.
Includes Philips Smart Pasta Maker Plus and Williams Sonoma Fresh Pasta Cookbook.
Pasta Maker mixes and shapes 2–3 portions (approx. 8.8 oz.) of fresh pasta dough in 10 minutes or less.
Includes eight pasta-shape discs: penne, fettuccine, spaghetti, lasagna/dumpling, angel hair, thick spaghetti, tagliatelle and pappardelle.
Hardcover cookbook includes more than 25 recipes along with full-color photos and expert tips.
Recipe highlights include fettuccine with asparagus, spring peas & creamy burrata, penne with fennel seed Bolognese, zucchini ravioli with mint & pea pesto, hand-cut noodles with three-chile arrabbiata, bucatini with pancetta, white bean sauce &garlicky breadcrumbs.
Chop, mix and puree without limitations, from any counter or tabletop in your kitchen:
Chop up to 40 onions on a full charge Based on onion size of 90 – 110 grams
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery delivers optimal runtime and performance. Battery Indicator Light signals when it is time to charge the battery.
Easy to charge with convenient charger included, which works on all products across the suite. Charge from empty to full in 2 hours or less. With a quick charge of 10 minutes chop up to 11 onions Based on onion size of 90 – 110 grams, when following recommended battery maintenance.
5 cup BPA-free work bowl and 2 speed settings to mix, chop, puree and whip a variety of dishes from a chunky pico de gallo, to a hearty hummus, whipped cream and more.
Compact design with convenient in-bowl accessory storage.
Complete Your Cordless Collection Cordless 7 Speed Hand Mixer (KHMB732) and Variable Speed Hand Blender (KHBBV53) available. Each sold separately.
Even-heat technology provides consistent heat throughout baking cycle for delicious results. The countertop oven has a 2-hour auto shutoff feature. If the constant on feature is being used, the countertop oven will automatically shut off after 2-hours and the power on indicator light will flash rapidly
Use your countertop oven to bake pizza, broil a side dish, keep an already cooked dish Warm or toast bread.
9 pre-programmed functions such as the Asado roast function to precisely adjust from high sear to optimal cooking temperature for superior roasting.
120-Minute timer can be set to remind you when a dish is finished and offers plenty of time for the requirements of most recipes
Offers enough room to cook 2-12″ pizzas, or Cornish hens. The oven cavity also features a non-stick coating for easy cleaning.
Whip up the batter in a jiffy using the Kitchenaid Ultra Power 5 Speed Hand Mixer. This hand mixer comes with a hand mixer, 2 turbo beaters. It also comes with a manual, warranty, and recipes for convenience. This hand mixer is available in multiple finishes allowing you to choose the one best suited for your requirement.
What’s Included?
Two Beaters
Pouring Shield
Features
Lightweight and powerful motor
Comfort design handle
Easy slide speed controls
Power: volts: 120 A.C. only. / hertz: 60 Hz
Mix ingredients for a variety of recipes from slowly stirring in chunky ingredients like nuts or chocolate chips at speed 1 to whipping egg whites or heavy cream at speed 5
Easily and quickly remove any accessory from the hand mixer with the single-handed press of a button
Mixer Details
Recommended For: Whipped Creams & Small Batch Cookies
The Roomba® i7 robot vacuum unleashes powerful cleaning when, where, and how you want with a single command to your Google Assistant or Alexa voice assistant. When messes happen, just say, “Tell Roomba to clean under the kitchen table.” Smart navigation maps specific objects in your home, guiding it to the mess, right when the mess happens. With 10x the suction* and automatic, personalized schedules—even recommendations during pollen and pet-shedding seasons— its vacuuming that fits seamlessly into your life. *(compared to the Roomba® 600 series cleaning system) *(Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com or its affiliates. Google is a trademark of Google LLC)
13. Keurig K-Mini Plus Single Serve K-Cup Coffee Maker
The Keurig K-Mini Plus single serve coffee maker features a new sleek design, and at less than 5” wide is the perfect size for any space or occasion. The K-Mini Plus brewer is effortlessly simple to use – just add fresh water to the removable reservoir, pop in your favorite K-Cup pod, press the brew button, and enjoy fresh-brewed, delicious coffee in minutes. Choose from hundreds of delicious K-Cup pod varieties to enjoy 6-12oz of your favorite coffee, tea, cocoa, and iced beverages. And for those who like a bolder brew, select the Strong button to increase the strength and bold taste of your coffee. With a single cup removable reservoir, a pod storage unit to store 9 of your favorite K-Cup pods, and cord storage, the K-Mini Plus coffee maker is the portable brewer that makes anywhere perfect for great coffee.
Features
WHAT’S IN THE BOX: single-serve coffee maker, a pod storage unit that fits in your brewer
POD STORAGE: Holds 9 K-Cup pods and Fits in your brewer for ultimate portability and saves counter space
You should descale your brewer every 3 to 6 months.
The dutch oven works well on all heat sources, including induction and oven safe. The Dutch oven is ideal for making soups, rice dishes, casseroles, roasts, quiches, one pot meals, baked recipes, desserts, cakes, and bread. It provides even heat distribution and superior heat retention. Made using enameled cast iron, this Signature Dutch Oven is resistant to chipping and cracking. The Dutch oven has an advanced sand-colored interior, which makes it easy to monitor food as it cooks to prevent burning or sticking. The lid of this Signature Dutch Oven traps heat and seals in flavor and moisture of the food. This Signature Dutch Oven by Le Creuset is available in different finishes and sizes and comes with a lid.
Features
Enhanced handles are 45% larger, distributes the weight evenly and easier to grip when wearing oven mitts
Dome-shaped lid locks in flavor by promoting continuous circulation of heat and moisture
15. GE Appliances 30″ 1.7 cu ft. 1000 – Watt Convertible Over-The-Range Microwave with Sensor Cooking.
At GE Appliances, we bring good things to life, by designing and building the world’s best appliances. Our goal is to help people improve their lives at home by providing quality appliances that were made for real life. Whether it’s enjoying the tradition of making meals from scratch or tackling a mountain of muddy jeans and soccer jerseys, GE Appliances are crafted to support any and every task in the home.
What’s Included?
Vent Fan
Turntable
Filter
Mounting Bracket
Shop GE Appliances 30″ 1.7 cu ft. 1000 – Watt Convertible Over-The-Range Microwave with Sensor Cooking
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16. Cuisinart Compact Airfryer Toaster Oven
he Cuisinart® AirFryer Toaster Oven is now available in a new, space-saving design! Cuisinart’s Compact AirFryer Toaster Oven is big enough to airfry up to 2.5 lb. of food, toast 4 slices of bread or bagel halves, and bake up to a 3 lb. chicken. With all the features of our full-size models, including 6 functions and temperatures up to 450°F, this is an oven that offers multiple menu options and great performance without crowding the countertop!
Features
•Compact design takes less room on the countertop
Large capacity: Airfries up to 2.5 lb., toasts 4 slices of bread, bakes a 3 lb. chicken
The 3-Speed ice crushing blender can crush ice in less than 10 seconds. Discover a world of new tastes and healthy possibilities with the perfect ice-crushing blender for your best tasting smoothie. This blender features an optimally-designed ice-crush setting, or choose any one of the 3-speed options, for your perfect blend no matter the ingredients. Half tray of ice.
Features
The unique asymmetric blade blends at four distinct angles to pull ice into the center for ultimate crushing
Optimally-designed ice crush setting, in addition to 3 different speeds, for your perfect blend no matter the ingredients
It starts the motor at a slower speed to pull ingredients into the blade, then it quickly increases to the selected speed setting to avoid splatter
