Think of all the valuable counter space you could save with a top-loading microwave drawer. Added bonus: Top access means you can check or stir food without removing the dish from the microwave.
Kitchen Aid, kitchenaid.com. Kitchen Aid 1.2 cubic feet under-counter microwave drawer in stainless steel, $1,999.
Whether you need a little extra cold storage in your kitchen or a fridge alternative for a small space or kitchenette, refrigerator drawers are a stylish and compact solution. This model is easy to customize when you add a front panel that matches your cabinets.
Comeaux Furniture and Appliance, 415 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, (504) 831-1365, comeauxfurn.com. Thermador Freedom two-drawer refrigerator (23.87 inches wide by 34.25 inches high by 24 inches deep) in stainless steel with customizable drawer dividers and shelving, $3,699.
Although pretty enough for indoor use, this glass-door beverage cooler’s ultra-durable, 304-grade stainless steel construction makes it durable enough for outdoors. And its capacity is impressive. It can hold 84 cans and 22 wine bottles or 42 cans and 62 wine bottles.
Lifestyle Appliances, 800 S. Clearview Parkway, Harahan, (504) 602-5990, lifestyleappliances.com. Blaze outdoor beverage cooler with digital thermostat, bamboo racks and choice of beech or glass shelving. Call for current pricing.
Looking for a gardening option that doesn’t require a green thumb or land for planting? This cabinet cultivator might fit the bill. Its pre-programmed control center self-regulates water, light and humidity levels inside the unit, putting homegrown microgreens and herbs within reach.
Houzz, houzz.com, Urban Cultivator residential unit (24 inches wide by 24 inches deep by 4.5 inches high) with clear glass door, $3,874.
Ready to upgrade from hard ice cubes to the perfect crunch of pellet ice? This GE ice maker can produce 56 pounds of pellet ice per day, and it holds up to 26 pounds of ice at once, automatically shutting off when the bin is full.
Best Buy, bestbuy.com. GE 15-inch custom-panel ready ice maker with nugget ice, $3,420.
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