When one thinks of home appliances, what comes to mind are ovens, dryers and dishwashers that are more or less designed to carry out a single purpose. However, just as many homeowners and renters are seeking out multipurpose furnishings, they are also investing in multipurpose appliances as another way to maximize their usable living and storage spaces.
For home care and cleaning, there are now vacuums that also serve as mops and steamers, as well as kitchen appliances like the 'The Muscle, The Gear and The Carrot,' which have the potential to save a significant amount of counter space simply because the single appliance is so capable.
Even the essentials for home entertainment are being redesigned with a focus on multipurpose use. One of Samsung's newest projects introduced a QLED smart television that displays art when it is not in use as a TV.
20 Multipurpose Home Appliances
From Hybrid Vacuum-Steamers to Illuminating Glass Speakers:
Laura McQuarrie — Apr 14, 2017 — Art & Design
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Multipurpose Kitchen Equipment
'The Muscle, the Gear and the Carrot' Makes Preparation Unified
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Modular Kitchen Funnels
The 'Flexi Funnel' Was Made to Save Space in the Kitchen by Retracting
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Multi-Dish Meal Cookers
The Haier Multipurpose Cooker Makes Meal Cooking a Simpler Affair
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Multifunctional Smartphone Projectors
The 'EllyStand' Smart Device Holder Stand is Multipurpose
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Multifunctional Cooking Appliances
The All-Clad Prep & Cook Food Cooking Appliance Does it All
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Touch-Activated Art Speakers
The Soundwall Nova Speaker is Disguised as a Work of Art
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Fat-Reducing Cooking Appliances
The Aroma Housewares Super Cooking Pot Has a Three-in-One Design
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Multipurpose Meal Heaters
The 'CELSIUS' Food and Drink Container Heats Food Up on-the-Go
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Multipurpose Electric Grills
The Hamilton Beach 'MultiGrill' Indoor Grill Converts in Seconds
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Hybrid Vacuum-Steamers
The Nugeni Steva is a Four-in-One Cleaning Appliance
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Light Switch Illuminators
The SnapPower SwitchLight Replaces Normal Switch Covers
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Illuminating Glass Speakers
The Sony Glass Sound System Utilizes Light and Audio into One Device
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Intelligent Aroma Diffusers
The Smart Aroma Diffuser Lamp is Compatible with Smartphones
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Transforming Steam-Powered Cleaners
The Multipurpose Steam Mops Kill 99.99% of Bacteria
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Connected Workstation Lamps
The Avvio Flexible Lamp Provides Ideal Illumination and Information
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Transformative Home Vacuums
The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pro Changes Form for Different Tasks
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Artfully Framed Televisions
This Samsung Television by Fuseproject Looks Just Like a Piece of Art
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Device-Charging Light Bulbs
This Home Light Bulb Includes a USB for Powering Mobile Devices
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Multipurpose Smartphone Docks
The Evolus Dock's Ports Support a Variety Of Electronic Devices
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Multipurpose Remote Controls
This Remote Wand Can Identify and Control Various Appliances
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Bedroom-Sized Washing Machines
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Premium Column Refrigerators
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Mop-Equipped Robot Vacuum Cleaners
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Smart Stand Mixers
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Multi-Functional Air Purifiers
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Stick-Style Mopping Vacuums
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Powerful Next-Gen Dishwashers
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