Want to revamp a room in your house without taking it down to the studs? We’ve found 16 new products that will spruce up your spaces and simplify your life.
In the Living Room
Aura Paint from Benjamin Moore
Why we love it: This eco-friendly paint delivers rich color with just one coat, and has a unique formula that resists color rub-off and sensitivity to water, making it longer lasting. myaurapaint.com
Moisture-Resistant Carpet Cushion from Stainmaster
Why we love it: Go ahead—toss that soggy bathing suit on the floor. This carpet cushion has a moisture barrier to keep liquids out, reducing the threat of wet towels and leaking coolers. stainmaster.com
Phantom Screens on custom wood windows from Jeld-Wen
Why we love them: These screens keep bugs at bay without blocking the view. They’re retractable, so you can move them out of the way when not in use. jeld-wen.com
Legacy Series Bi-Fold Patio Doors from Weather Shield
Why we love them: With these accordion-style patio doors, you can transform any room into an outdoor living space. When open, they fold completely out of the way; when closed, they fill openings as wide as 23 feet. weathershield.com
In the Kitchen
Iron/Tones Sink from Kohler
Why we love it: A colorful sink brightens the dull chore of washing dishes, and with 24 hues to choose from, it’s easy to find one for any coastal kitchen. (We like Vapour Green.) us.kohler.com
Trivection Technology Ovens from GE
Why we love them: These magical machines cook up to five times faster than conventional ovens, so you can spend less time in an apron and more time on the sand. Not sure you know how to cook high-speed? Fear not. They come with an automatic recipe converter for adjusting cook times and temperatures. geappliances.com
PRO 48 Refrigerator from Sub-Zero
Why we love it: At last, we know the light does go off when you close the door. This hi-tech fridge, with optional glass door and intelligent temperature controls, is stainless steel inside and out. Its two compressors and three evaporators preserve food’s freshness and prevent odor transfer, so veggies stay crisp and shrimp keep to themselves. subzeropro48.com
Trash Containment Systems from Starco
Why we love them: Because they answer the question, “Where do I put the trash can?” Built into the wall, these chutes keep the kitchen clutter-free by directing trash and recycling into receptacles stashed in an adjacent area, such as the garage or laundry room. starcollc.com
In the Bath
Ryohan EcoPower Faucet by Toto
Why we love it: With its smooth lines, this faucet screams Zen (well, maybe it softly whispers Zen). The hands-free technology is completely self-sufficient: Water flowing through the faucet powers the sensor. totousa.com
Double Take Vanity from Waterfall
Why we love it: This vanity proves that a “green” bath can come in many colors—even blue or orange. The vanity not only provides ample storage, but also is environmentally friendly (made with CaesarStone counters and formaldehyde-free wood materials), and it looks good, to boot. sweetwoodfurniture.com
Bathroom Drinking Water Station from Everpure
Why we love it: No more midnight stumbles to the kitchen for a glass of water. This filtered water station can be installed in any bath and uses a motion sensor to detect an empty glass, which it then fills with chilled, purified water. everpure.com
Bamboo Collection from Moen
Why we love it: The combination of natural inspiration and modern design instantly transforms a routine shower into an exotic experience. From sink spouts to towel racks, the collection covers all of your bath basics—and then some. showhouse.moen.com
In the Laundry Room
Laundry Plus from Kenmore
Why we love it: It’s as though the engineers heard our laundry list of concerns. This line of washer/dryer accessories includes storage towers with convenient shelves, drawers deep enough for detergent, and a work surface that links your side-by-side units. The tower even has a hanging rod for items you air-dry. sears.com
Nexxt 800 Series Washer and Dryer by Bosch
Why we love them: With just the touch of a button, the washer optimizes heating cycles for greater efficiency, and the dryer stops when your clothes are dry (even if the cycle isn’t over), saving time and energy. The washer has a setting designed specifically for jeans, and another that delicately rinses comforters. If only it could pick the clothes up off the floor. boschappliances.com
Jentle Jet Laundry Sink from MTI Whirlpools
Why we love it: Someone finally has taken the hands out of hand-washing. This sink, which comes in 50 fun colors, uses micro-jets to gently clean delicates and can accommodate up to five bathing suits at one time. mtiwhirlpools.com
Capiz Shell Panels from 3-Form
Why we love them: These translucent panels, made of compressed capiz shells, add instant beach glamour when you want to screen a laundry room (or shower). Simply pull out this divider and any utilitarian space becomes a work of art. 3-form.com
