Rather than reinventing the wheel, the top February 2015 kitchen ideas seek to improve upon items that are staples to this hub of the home.
At CES 2015 in January, LG launched its Door-in-Door Mega-Capacity fridge, which takes advantage of a fridge's height with more folding vertical panels. Another refrigerator innovation to come out of CES 2015 included a smart fridge magnet by Invoxia, which serves as a speaker that is able to stream Internet radio and make voice calls in HD.
Other improvements include advancements to appliances like toaster ovens, cups, oil dispensers and coffee brewers, aimed to make time spent in the kitchen as useful as possible, in addition to making food and drinks as flavorful as they can possibly be. Moving outside of the kitchen and the home, there are also a number of devices like USB rice warmers and phone-charging mugs to increase convenience on the go.
Top 35 Kitchen Concepts in February
From Door-In-Door Refrigerators to Staircase Wine Storage:
Laura McQuarrie — Mar 8, 2015 — Art & Design
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Cooking USB Speakers
Thanko's Rice Cooker Sits by Your Computer and Serves as a Speaker
34
Loch Ness Ladles
This Cute Nessie Spoon was Made in the Image of the Fabled Scottish Monster
33
Occupational Cooking Instruments
One Way Culinary Kits Cater to People of Different Skill Sets
32
Sustainable Rice Packaging
The Khaohom Concept Serves as a Green Container and Even a Rice Cooker
31
Animated Compact Kitchen
The LOLO Capsular Microkitchen Serves Up Personality and Practicality
30
Single Cup Beverage Brewers
The Beans & Leaves Coffee or Tea Maker is Cleverly Convenient
29
Spout-Handled Saucepans
Funnel Pot Allows You to Skip the Colander Step and Drain Water Directly
28
Gothic Coffee Machines
This Elaborate Machine is Designed Just to Make a Cup of Coffee
27
Staircase Wine Storage
Vinotemp's Modular Wine Cabinet Fits Under New and Existing Stairs
26
Geometric Asian Fridges
This Sharp Refrigerator Flaunts a Bold Japanese Aesthetic
25
Magic Pattern-Pressing Pins
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Inspired the Embossed Rolling Pin
24
USB Rice Warmers
This Portable Food Warmer is Designed to Heat Up Japanese Onigiri
23
Door-in-Door Refrigerators
LG Launches an Innovative Multi-Door Refrigerator at CES
22
Novelty USB Humidifiers
This Fun Air Mist Humidifier Looks Like a Mini Rice Cooker
21
Crafty Tea Makers
Craftea Helps You Prepare the Perfect Cup of Tea
20
Transparent Bread Browners
See-Through Toaster Shows When Your Slices are Prepared to Preference
19
Girly Serving Tray Sets
Pich Shop's Princess Dinner Set Boasts Dishware and Utensils
18
Hangable Kid Cups
PhillUp by Puj Decreases Children's Messes and Ups Their Independence
17
Artfully Transformative Glassware
These Fairy Tale Drinking Glasses Teach Kids about Physics
16
Mini Mobile Kitchen Programs
The Charlie Cart Project has an Obective to Teach Children to Cook
15
Inclined Cup Holders
The Tilt Coaster Leans Two Glasses Together to Maintain a Continued Cheers
14
Peaked Pint Glasses
This Tapering Glass was Designed to Reference the Form of Mount Fuji
13
Flavor-Infusing Kitchenware
The Himalayan Salt Mortar and Pestle Extracts Oils from Ingredients
12
Countdown Bread Browners
Timer Toaster Helps You Discover the Precise Duration of Your Preference
11
Coffee Brewing Fridges
The GE Cafe Series Comes with an Integrated Keurig Machine
10
Battery-Infused Mugs
The EFFIC Mug Can Hold and Charge Your Smartphone Anywhere You Go
9
Minimalist Camping Sporks
The Kuma Sporks Can Fit In Your Pocket
8
Flower-Inspired Implements
Tulip Bar Tongs are Naturally Effective for Creating Fresh Beverages
7
Pliable Multipurpose Boxes
The Folding Silicone Container Transforms to Provide its Own Curved Lid
6
Fridge Audio Accessories
Invoxia Debuts a Smart Magnet at CES 2015
5
Cooling Wine Cups
This Wine Aerator and Chiller Pours the Perfect Glass Pinot in No Time
4
Automatic Tea Brewers
The Breville One-Touch Tea Maker Steeps the Perfect Cup Every Time
3
Dual Oil Dispensers
This Combined Oil and Vinegar Bottle Makes Dressing Dishes Quick
2
Kitchen Probiotic Kits
Kefir Maker Enables You to Concoct a Healthy Bacteria-Rich Drink at Home
1
Film Canister Spice Dispensers
Photojojo's Salt and Pepper Shaker Set is Inspired by Photography
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Modular Kitchen Series
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Puffy Pancake Pastries
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Hi-Tech Tea Brewers
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Earthy Espresso Makers
Montaag's Functional Espresso Machine Design Features a Concrete Concept
Planetary Glass Sets
These Solar System Cups are Functional and Educational
Efficient Columnar Kitchenettes (UPDATE)
Clei's Kitchen Unit Contains All Plus the Kitchen Sink
Mind-Bending Dinnerware
The A.P. Works Trick Mat Creates Distorted Illusions at the Kitchen Table
Biodegradable Food Containers
The This Too Shall Pass Project is Whimsical and Eco-Friendly
Cutting Board Knife Holders
New-wave Knife Block by Jowan Baransi is a Two-in-One Design
Hourglass Coffee Machines
This Automatic Coffee Machine by Chemex Boasts Ultra Precise Brewing
Luminous Laser-Cut Book Covers
The Redesigned Harry Potter Pop-Up Books are Magically Illustrated
Satirical Spinning Tops
The Hannah Rothstein Dr. Dreidel Piece Merges Humor with Chanukah
Multi-Door Refrigerators
The LG Door-in-Door Mega-Capacity Fridge Will Unveil at CES 2015
Sustainable Rice Packaging
The Khaohom Concept Serves as a Green Container and Even a Rice Cooker
Non-Electric Food Storage
The Mitti Cool Clay Fridge Prevents Food Waste in Developing Countries
Individual Coffee Brewers
The Gourmet Coffee is a Brewerm French Press and Espresso Machine in One
Wholesome Rice Packaging
Sunrice's Rice Packaging Design Highlights the Benefits of Healthy Eating
Adaptable Party Platters
These Wine Holding Party Plates are Ideal for Multitasking
Single Cup Beverage Brewers
The Beans & Leaves Coffee or Tea Maker is Cleverly Convenient
Chilling Coffee Mugs
The Zoku Iced Coffee Maker Doesn't Require Ice to Cool Hot Beverages
Portable Superfood Snacks
Nemichia's Super Chia Seed Snacks Pack a Big Nutritional Punch
Astronomical Dish Sets
This Colorful Series of Party Tableware is Inspired by Objects in Space
Comic Book Coffee Cups
Entertainment Earth's Thor's Hammer Mug Makes a Great Gift for the Holidays
Loose Leaf Tea Kettles
The Krups FL700 Model is Perfect for Avid Tea Drinkers
Reusable Bamboo Dishware
This Bamboo Tableware Set Resembles Disposable Paper
Aquatic Grain Carriers
Fishy Rice Packaging is Practical, Emblematic and Beautiful
Foldable Pocket Sporks
These Business Card-Sized 3-in-1 Utensils are Made out of Flexible Plastic
Harmoniously Balanced Oil Jars
The OLIA Olive Oil Packaging Combines Luxury and Well-Being
Magical Potion Flasks
This New Year's Eve Appropriate Liquid Luck Liquor Hip Flask is Harry-Themed
Electric Kettle Redesigns
The Miito Boils the Precise Amount of Water You Need in Any Vessel
Elegant Garbage Cans
The Swing Bin Brings Sophisticated Design to Trash Recepticals
Wonderfully Healthy Wines
Vegan Red Wine Boasts Biodynamic Ingredients and Eco-Friendly Production
Steel Latticed Abodes
The Godoy House Features a Unique Two-Volume Composition
Kissing Tea Cups
Artist Johnson Tsang Creates a Sculptural Take on Traditional Dishware
Expanding Grain Packaging
Trader Joe's Rice Container Concepts are Boldly Branded and Boxed
Magnetic Phone-Charging Docks
The Wireless MagTarget Mount Will Be on Display at CES 2015
Modern Rice Packaging
T-Square's Rice Bag Design for Nanatsuboshi Mixes Tradition with Graphics
Raw Plastic Dishware
Plag by Wael Seaiby Transforms the Modular Material in an Unexpected Way
Split Bluetooth Speakers
CES 2015 Marks the Launch of the Prodigy Bluetooth Speaker from A-Audio
Horned Coffee Mugs
The Goat Mug Lets You Enjoy Your Coffee in Style
Solid State Refrigerators
The Phononic Thermoelectric Fridge is a Silent, More Eco-Friendly Option
Laboratory Coffee Shops
Second Cup Debuts 'Cafe of the Future' in Toronto
Friendly Grain Packaging
Shirokuma's Rice Packaging Features Cheery Polar Bears
Tyrannosaurus Rex Teacups
This Punny Dinosaur Mug is for Tea Drinkers Who Appreciate Word Play
Death Defying Lighting
Buying This Deathly Hallows Table Lamp Won't Make You the Master of Death
Workplace Christmas Cookies
Cundari's Gingerbread Cookies Are Shaped Like People in the Office
Flask-Attached Mugs
The Perpetual Kid Extra Shot Coffee Mug Makes Your Morning Cup Extra Hip
Novelty USB Humidifiers
This Fun Air Mist Humidifier Looks Like a Mini Rice Cooker
Cup-Containing Steepers
This Tea Infuser Mug Features a Loose Leaf Tea Leaves-Brewing Basket
Yogurt Cap Containers
This Yogurt Cup Concept Imagines Containers as Tiny Hats
Wi-Fi Coffee Machines
Smarter's Wi-Fi Connected Coffee Maker Brews According to Your Sleep
Reversible Pint Glasses
This Multitasking Beer Shot Glass is Both a Pint Glass and a Small Shooter
Transparent Bread Browners
See-Through Toaster Shows When Your Slices are Prepared to Preference
Custom-Tailored Chopsticks
Katsuyuki Miyabi's Chopsticks are Designed for Those with Disabilities
Retro Music Player Mugs
The Boombox Mug will Delight Consumers Nostalgic About the 70s and 80s
Artfully Transformative Glassware
These Fairy Tale Drinking Glasses Teach Kids about Physics
Empowering Culinary Education
Knead-To-Feed is a Social Enterprise Specializing in Artisan Breads
Touchscreen Tea Machines
teaBOT's Tea Vending Machine Lets You Craft Your Own Loose Leaf Blends
Hashtag Ice Makers
These Twitter Themed Ice Cube Trays are Cool for Social Media Enthusiasts
Disassembled Appliance Photography
Brittny Badger's Photos Explore Devices Taken for Granted
All-in-One Tableware Sets
Vacimi Designs Conveniently Stacked Dishes for Compact Storage
Directional Chopping Blocks
Snug Studio's Chevron Cutting Board Celebrates the Iconic Print
Inclined Cup Holders
The Tilt Coaster Leans Two Glasses Together to Maintain a Continued Cheers
Artisan Cutting Boards
These Decorated Cutting Boards are Adorably Cute and Unique
Dissected Beer Holders
The Half Pint Glass Splits One's Alcohol Portions in Half
Maple Knife Sets
These Modern Wooden Knives Put a Unique Twist on a Kitchen Staple
Battery-Infused Mugs
The EFFIC Mug Can Hold and Charge Your Smartphone Anywhere You Go
Slim Grain Bags
This Small Rice Bag is Able to Stand Tall on Its Own
Feminine Vitamin Packaging
Glokio's Vitamin Packaging Design is Pure and Simple
8-Bit Fantasy Character Cups
These Mugs Feature Original Game of Thrones Designs and Cute Quotes
Chameleon Cup Designs
The D-BROS Teacup and Saucer Set Mirror Each Other to Match Prints Perfectly
Gold-Infused Beers
Pang Pang's Golden Beer is Infused with Flakes of Real Gold
Disability Cooking Magazines
Look, Cook and Eat Teaches Disabled People to Cook Their Own Meals
Presidential Spice Dispensers
The Abraham Lincoln Salt and Pepper Shaker Set is Stackable
Old World Coffee Mills
This Conical Burr Coffee Grinder Conserves Energy So You Can Get Yours
Frozen Smoothie Desserts
Frill's Frozen Smoothies Are Refreshingly Simple & Healthy
Limited Edition French Presses
Jetboil Introduces an Ultra-Light Way to Make Coffee On-the-Go
Pipe-Infused Coffee Cups
The PIPEMUG Makes Enjoying Smokeables and a Hot Beverage Easy
Undressed Oil Packaging
Creteleon Olive Oil Bottle Comes with a Sheath Perfect for Gifting
Custom Coffee Brewers
The Arist Home Coffee Maker and App Give You Increased Control and Quality
Halved Single Serve Teapots
Tea For One is Half the Size of a Regular Porcelain Teapot
Crowdsourced Connected Refrigerators
USB-Integrating Fridge ChillHub is on Display at CES 2015
Compact Collapsible Refrigerators
The Anywhere Fridge Collapses Into A Metal Briefcase Contraption
Ancient Oil Packaging
3000 BC's Olive Oil Packaging Design References Ancient Greece
Morphing Yogurt Packaging
Malygina Marina's Yogurt Container Design is Animated
Multipurpose Beverage Blenders
The Yanko Design Dual Mixer Cleans and Prepares Drinks All-in-one
Multipurpose Oil Packaging
This Oil Bottle Packaging Transforms into a Light Fixture
Fridge Audio Accessories
Invoxia Debuts a Smart Magnet at CES 2015
Typographic Chopping Blocks
The Cutting Board by Kim Strassner & Mike Pararas Offers Customization
Cat-Themed Co-Pilot Cups
This Star Wars Mug Features a Wookie Kitty Inspired by Chewbacca
Decorative Baking Rings
These Spacer Bands Help Keep Your Rolling Pin On Track
Steampunk Coffee Machines
Gothicism by Dutch Lab is a Laser Cut Design
Bird Wine Decanters
The Birdie Carafe Set by Boris Gives an Avian Flair to Your Beverage Pouring
Simplistic Bottle Branding
The Magasin Cafe's Bottle Designs Are Graphic and Simple in Style
Mug-Sized Pumpkin Desserts
This Vegan Pumpkin Pie Recipe Comes in a Craving-Killing Serving Size
Shareable Boxed Wines
Public House's Wine Kit Includes Cups for a Group Gathering
Flexible Partitioning Fridges
The FR Refrigerator Can Be Reconstructed According to Your Stock
Antiquated Coffee Brewers
This Balancing Siphon Coffee Maker is Luxuriously Whimsical
Multitasking Kettle Toasters
The Baking Pot Functions as Both a Coffee Pot and a Toaster
Crafty Biscuit Recipes
Showcase Your Love for Sewing with This Adorable Gingerbread Biscuit Recipe
Gargantuan Beer Glasses
This Big Beer Glass Holds Up To Four Bottles of Beer
Aerating Wine Carafes
The WW Carafe Will Intensify the Flavor of Your Drink
3D-Printed Vacuum Accessories
Hoover is Offering Customers 3D-Printed Vacuum Cleaner Accessories
Healthy Hemp Oils
Manitoba Harvest's Organic Hemp Oil Adds Omegas to Salads & Smoothies
Grecian Frozen Yogurts
Baskin-Robbins' Greek Frozen Yogurt Offers a Healthy Ice Cream Alternative
Childlike Dishware Collections
Chi Chi's Colorful Tableware is Sold in a Functional Set
Press-Transforming Decals
The Penguin Press Sticker Turns A Coffee Maker Into a Birdlike Barista
4 Hour Coffee Makers
The Proper Coffee Imperial Drip Uses Traditional Japanese Drip Brew Methods
Paper Toaster Calendars
DooDaaStudio's Paper Calendar Presents the Days Ahead in Toaster Form
Stone-Shaped Spice Dispensers
These Pebble Salt and Pepper Shakers from POKETO are Unglazed
Minimalist Olive Oil Branding
Yanni’s Olive Grove Receives a Simplistic Makeover
Separated Purifying Pitchers
The KOR Drip Water Filter Allows You To Fill Multiple Containers
Interactive Lemon Fridges
Nestea's Interactive Marketing Campaign Requires Action to Open a Fridge
Handy Coffee Capsule Keepers
The Capsule Slide Puts the Essential Components on Display
Cooking Appliance Rentals
The Kitchen Library Allows Members to Take Out Culinary Equipment
Hemp-Infused Protein Powder
Manitoba Harvest's Hemp Pro 70 is Filled With Chocolatey Goodness
Live Bacteria Billboards
This Health Marketing Stunt Uses Live Bacteria Collected from Kitchens
Cold Coffee Machines
Invergo is an Improved Home-Use Pour-Over Coffee Maker
Divination Omen Cups
Etsy User Crucify Created This Fortunate Harry Potter-Inspired Grim Teacup
Nutty Gluten-Free Breakfasts
The Unexpected Guest's Gluten Free-Style is Comical and Wholesome
Playful Mushroom Magnets
These Fungi-Themed Fun Magnets are an Unusual Addition to Your Fridge
Seasonal Pumpkin Yogurts
Noosa's Yogurt Snack is Blended with Pumpkin Puree