One day I’d like to be a homeowner in San Diego. I’ve owned many homes over the years in various states, but right now I’m a renter. San Diego and most of California is a tough place to save enough for a down payment, but I’m trying.
As I daydream about the kind of house I’d like to own, the kind of appliances I’d like to put into said home are of great importance.
Whirlpool is unveiling four new products at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 7-10. They design products that fit seamlessly into life and focus three pillars: Connection, Expression, and Innovation.
The Four New Products
1. Interactive Cooktop – When your cooktop can browse the internet and connect with your social network, the kitchen becomes a hub of communication and exploration within the home and beyond. Entertaining is revolutionized when you can plan your dinner party on the same device that cooks the meal. Invite and monitor your guest list, search for recipes, and make phone calls without leaving your kitchen island or using multiple devices. For now, this is a concept-only product.
2. Designer Duets – Bye, bye boring laundry room. The new Duet® Designer Series from Whirlpool® let’s your personal style shine with a collection of bold and beautiful designs to complement every look. Up your design aesthetic with a laundry pair that’s as fashionable as you with frontloading washers and dryers come in a variety of colors. Nobody helps you get laundry done faster than Whirlpool so you can focus on the things that matter.
Throughout the week of CES, consumers will have the chance to win a custom laundry pair of their own with the You Be The Designer Sweepstakes!
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3. CoolVox Refrigerator – With the new CoolVox™ sound system refrigerator concept, enabled by Bluetooth® wireless technology and the impeccable sound of Harman Kardon Speakers, you can play music and podcasts through the refrigerator directly from streaming through Bluetooth®-enabled devices, such as your mp3 player, tablet, or computer. There’s no need for extra wires, cords or speakers because this is all housed within the refrigerator. 
4. MaxArt Microwave – In a unique showing of how design, art, and appliances can come together to create a functional piece of work representative of culture, Whirlpool® collaborated with two artists in Mexico to turn a daily-used appliance into an object of desire. Local art collective Los Contratistas turned a set of 50 Whirlpool microwaves into a colorful, modular installation representative of Mexican culture using graffiti techniques. The final pieces work together to create a unique take on the modern day appliance, enriched by culture, design and the arts. For now, this is a concept-only product. Whirlpool® 20/20 also brings its future-focused inspiration to consumers not attending the show with ongoing updates from the show floor at their digital hub https://ces.whirlpool.com
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My dream kitchen would include an interactive stove like that one!
My dream? To have my kitchen be as beautiful as the ones my husband remodels and designs for his clients. :)
my furture kitchen will deff have a double oven
My future kitchen has all my appliances updated! And I want a drawer so I can collect all my recycleables, so they aren’t visible in my kitchen!
My idea for the future of my home is to purchase new appliances and home systems as often as possible and afforded in order to take advantage of new technology and efficiency.
I think that it would be great if our appliances, such as a refrigerator could be customized on the inside, before delivery, to suit our everyday needs. Shelving according to the consumer’s specifications.
I would love a larger kitchen. At this time I have a galley that only lends for one person to be in at a time. It is right off the garage so it gets a bit crowded. I would love a new dishwasher. I would love new carpeting where it is needed. I would love for the bathrooms which have been in a state of renovation for a bit now to be completed.
I think it is an awesome idea to be able to create the look of your washer and dryer. This way you can make it a piece of decor in your home.
My dream is to have my kitchen done up in red with retro-esque decor and appliances. :)
My future dream kitchen would be one that is easy to clean.
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These are gorgeous appliances for the home. My idea for the future for my home would be able to remotely control the appliances when I’m out. I know some of those features are available already. I would love to turn on the AC/heat a little before I arrive home so the home is comfy. Or be able to “check” what’s in the fridge while I’m grocery shopping so I know what to buy, etc.
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A refrigerator that keeps track of everything that’s inside of it and when they’ll expire. It can give you warning messages when things are going to go bad soon. (I’m sure we’ve all had our fair share of forgotten foods that sat spoiled in the back of our fridges for far too long.)
Awesome appliances! I especially love the refrigerator.