Gorenje, the Slovenian-based manufacturer, has given the refrigerator a facelift. Combing Swarovski Crystallized elements into their freestanding design for the RK67365SB, the A+ Energy class fridge becomes the kitchen’s shining star, at a glitzy $1,500.

But will it keep my groceries cool, you ask? Surely, and for your investment you’ll also receive anti-bacterial protection, an odor elimination filter, touch-screen controls, a net capacity of 13 cubic feet with ample shelving, and a built-in recipe book and radio.

Too bad only a handful of these are likely to see production, making this ultra-chic icebox a limited edition, so get one while you can. Find the fridge here.

Today’s meals are a compromise between time-saving microwave convenience and the better-tasting, thorough cooking that conventional ovens provide. Veteran oven manufacturer TurboChef may have bridged that gap with their Double Wall Speedcook Oven.

This double-decker oven combines a convection oven on the lower half and a super-charged top oven that employs a microwave element and Airspeed Technology – used in commercial ovens for restaurants – to prepare food much faster.

The design is unique, functional, and stylish. Features like an analog clock, push-button controls, and an intelligent, color LCD display are sleek. Both ovens are self-cleaning, finished in black porcelain interiors with dual halogen lamps and cook in seven unique modes. The Speedcook oven has individual touches as well, like an upper door that comes in stainless steel or six optional colors, an extensive recipe library, and a Sabbath mode for the lower half, used for kosher cooking.

The oven capacity is small, and since it doesn’t use conventional time and temperature settings, matching a recipe for desired results may be a challenge. Early reviews also point to a tendency for uneven cooking. On top of that, the hefty price tag of $7,895 may make this TurboChef worth waiting a while longer for.

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A range hood is an afterthought to the kitchen stove, something few people think about unless they need to suck up the smoke from a failed experiment once called dinner. The folks at Zephyr Ventilation are out to change all that.

Introducing the Horizon Wall Range Hood from the company’s Arc Collection, a selection of range hoods to satisfy style-hungry cooks worldwide. This sexy accessory comes in three shiny shades of polished, touch sensitive glass over a stainless steel frame, and two etched patterns can be worked into the glass. It’s a compact statement, only 36″ wide and at its greatest depth extends just 10″ from the wall. Momma will be pleased with the removable cover that gives her easy access when its time to clean.

This hood does more than blow hot air. With its “clean air” feature enabled, the range hood re-circulates the surrounding air by cycling for ten minutes every four hours. The vendor claims the Arc is capable of moving over 10,000 cubic feet of air a day.  Find them here.

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General Electric’s latest line of refrigerators has lots of homemakers smiling. With Stainless Steel construction, modern features and elegant styling, this superior line appeals to those with big families and lots of groceries.

Most French-Door style refrigerators have one bottom freezer compartment to store frozen food. The GE Profile goes one better, by offering two bottom compartments with removable wire racks to keep foods separate. The French doors have three shelves on each side to store drinks and such, and the interior is well-lit with drawers for deli items and meats. It also has an external water dispenser (with filter system) with LCD readout, and the bottom freezer makes cubed ice.

The GE Profile line with Armoire Styling maxes out with a 24.9 Cu. Ft. model that retails for around $2,899.

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The Sun Frost freezers and refrigerators, as the name suggests, allow for solar power as an option for energy. This certainly makes for a great energy-efficient product. Sun Frost freezers certainly are an innovation in kitchen appliances. They pack in convenience, appearance, and total reliability. With two quiet and highly efficient fans, these freezers are able to cool the exterior cooling coils while doing so at a quiet and noise-free level. Also, the Sun Frost freezers and refrigerators actually keep your food fresher for a longer time. This is because these products are able to maintain a high humidity, preventing freezer burn and wilting as well. With the Sun Frost freezer, you can easily keep your food fresh in a very energy-efficient manner.