KBIS Primer - ROHL Water Appliance

The Kitchen and Bath Industry show is just around the corner and there are more and more goodies that I am looking forward to checking out for myself.

The ROHL Water Appliance solution(as they're pitching it) seems like a hokey way to pitch a new line of sink products until you really look at what they're trying to accomplish.

It's no secret that the ROHL line of sinks is impressive. Always sleek designs and easy installations make a ROHL easy to recommend. Upping the line though, ROHL is rolling out a set of coordinates like integrated disposer buttons, hot-water dispensers and water filtration systems to make the sink a little bit more than just a sink and a faucet.

Now, integrating buttons and filtration is something that we've(the design world) been asking for and wishing for for a while. Since it appears that it's here, I'll make sure to give it a good once over. 

What do you think? Automation at the sink? 

Pantone 2014 Color of the Year :: Radiant Orchid

We welcome 2014 with the return of the forecasted color of the year from Pantone... This years jewel tone is radiant orchid. I've had some of my design friends refer to it more lovingly as "kind of lavender".

Whether you're wishing for more 2010(like I may or not be), get ready for tons of accessories, throw pillows, Christmas ornaments and other gadgetry in this interesting shade!

KBIS Primer - Viking TurboChef Double Oven

With KBIS just a couple of weeks away, it's time to finish up my appointment making and get my dance card filled up. With the combining of the International Builder's Show(IBS) and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show(KBIS) in Las Vegas this year, many of the old brands that were mainstays at industry shows have picked back up and decided to join the party.

I'm definitely looking forward to seeing Viking Range at KBIS.

Since the Viking restructure, new products have reappeared in the Viking catalog and it's not a moment too soon. The once mainstay had slipped the appliance ranks and with some new leadership, they're poised to make a run back to the top. The new Professional TurboChef Double Oven is just the beginning.

This is on my list of KBIS must-sees. 

According to Viking, this oven cooks FIFTEEN TIMES FASTER than a traditional oven. 15! I don't even know how to put that in to real life numbers.

It's about time that the big boys in appliances come back and showcase what's new... It's super impressive when they show up and have something awesome to share. Viking is winning. 

I'll let you know how it looks... Think it will be bad if I show up with a meal ready to cook at the booth?

Dude Guide - 11 Ways to Tie a Scarf

Every guy should know the proper way to wear a scarf. There is a right way. Believe it or not, it's kind of like tying a tie. Do it wrong and everyone looks at your oddly positioned neckwear.

At some point in every man's life, there's been a smartly wrapped gift box containing a scarf that seemed too long. Now you know what to do with it. It's cold anyway... wrap up.

I'm a Parisian Knot kind of guy, but every look here is pretty good. Try them out and see what fits you best!

Friday Find - Satechi USB Humidifier

Since we are squarely in the cold and flu season(or anytime you're on an airplane season), it's always nice to find a neat little gadget that helps out with dried out sinuses and airborne yucks that are just waiting for you to have a weak immune moment before they pounce.

Enter the super portable, USB-powered Satechi Humidifier. How awesome is this?

Easily packed in a suitcase for travelling, all one needs to do is pick up some bottled water at their destination and presto! you're in business.

photos via Satechi

Other cool features include ability to use for aromatherapy, automatic shut-off after eight hours and gives off a calm blue light.

Reviews seem to be pretty solid and you can pick one up for under 30 bucks on Amazon.