Kitchen Trends Party on with the Jetsons

It’s 2014 & the Jetsons are bringing the party to your kitchen!

Yes, it’s true! The Jetson’s kitchen technology has arrived in 2014.

Here’s some of the latest technology trends to enhance your kitchen environment for the New Year and beyond.

Ventilation Hood & Media Center from Siemens brings the party to you. While creating your party menu favorites, you can listen to music, tune in the Food Network or watch your favorite movie. Front and center over your cooktop, the avantGarde vent hood knows how to engage everyone in the cooking experience.

Avantgarde media range hood keeps everyone in the kitchen

I’ll take a cup. Built in coffee systems are brewing for the coffee aficionados in your home. Miele’s whole bean system lets you choose espresso, cappucciono or regular coffee with a touch of a button. How easy to fly in for a cup and be on your way? Yes, George Jetson would be starting his day with a smile !

Enjoy your “Joe” with a simple touch!

Need a charge, not enough outlets? Problem solved. U-Socket is an AC receptacle that can power any device with it’s two built in USB ports. iPhone, digital camera, Kindle or iPad, U-Socket handles them all. It’s the perfect example of innovation following function. Design a clutter free docking station for any room in your home and stay connected.

Create convenient docking stations…stay connected!

Last but not least. Here’s something for you to dream about….. a REALLY smart refrigerator! Imagine having your own “Refrigerator Rosey”! A fridge that knows your tastes,what’s chilling inside on the shelves and will create menu options based it’s contents.

Rosey to the resue!

Liking this so far? “Rosey” will also take your selected recipes and compute a grocery list based on your current fridge inventory. When you are ready to cook, “Rosey” becomes an interactive cookbook and talks you through the recipe process. Yes, your own cooking coach! Tired of dealing with”Refrigertor Rosey, a push of the button turns the electochromic surface transparent and you can see what’s in your fridge. Panel reverts to former digital format when you are done. While this refrigerator is in prototype stages, I can’t help but think this technology will soon be mainstream.

Digital fridge of the future

These kitchen trends for 2014 are just a few innovations, blending technology and function.

As our kitchens evolve, I can help wondering what else was behind the buttons George pushed! Any ideas?

: So many buttons, so little time.