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Eco-Aesthetic Upgrading

Swapping energy-sucking appliances for eco chic alternatives

Implications - The increased attention on being eco--both economical and eco-friendly--has led consumers to upgrade their appliances to cut down on energy bills and reduce carbon footprints. At the same time, they're making trade-ins that offer a better aesthetic trade-off, opting for more avant-garde designs.

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6 Examples, 37 Related: 728,814 Total Clicks

Date Range: Apr 08 - Dec 09

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Consumer Insight Topics: Art & Design Lifestyle Home

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Personality Debut Kitchens - The Philippe Starck Warendorf Kitchens Rings in a Rebranding

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Warm 25,639 Clicks Pub: Oct 21, 09

Personality Debut Kitchens

The Philippe Starck Warendorf Kitchens Rings in a Rebranding

If I were a kitchen, I would want to be one of the Philippe Starck Warendorf Kitchens—particularly the Primary Kitchen. I would be the Angelina Jolie of Kitchenland, and all other kitchens would look up… [More]

Antique-Modern Fridges - Luxury Italian Meneghini Refrigerator Adds Cool Flair to Your Kitchen

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Warm 47,482 Clicks Pub: Oct 1, 09

Antique-Modern Fridges

Luxury Italian Meneghini Refrigerator Adds Cool Flair to Your Kitchen

The Italian Antique Modern style Meneghini refrigerator is the coolest of cool in cold food storage. Behind the unique retro styling is a modern appliance with glass shelving and brass handles and interiors… [More]

Super Glass Cuisines - Hugo Kitchen Reveals the Earth-Friendly Valcucine Glass Kitchen

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Average 17,677 Clicks Pub: Dec 2, 09

Super Glass Cuisines

Hugo Kitchen Reveals the Earth-Friendly Valcucine Glass Kitchen

Imagine an entire kitchen made out of recycled glass and aluminum. This is the Valcucine Glass Kitchen by Hugo Kitchen. The company has created an entirely eco-friendly kitchen that uses a 100 percent… [More]

Intelligent Refrigerators - Touch Screen Fridge With RFID Tag Reader

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Warm 17,789 Clicks Pub: Apr 18, 08

Intelligent Refrigerators

Touch Screen Fridge With RFID Tag Reader

This fridge knows exactly what it has inside. It's wired so it can send messages to your phone reminding you to get the vinagrette for tonight's mixed salad. This is like a personal food assistant. Designer… [More]

Sci-Fi Appliances - Teleport Fridge Eliminates the Need for Grocery Shopping

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Mild 12,687 Clicks Pub: Aug 26, 09

Sci-Fi Appliances

Teleport Fridge Eliminates the Need for Grocery Shopping

The Electrolux Design lab is constantly creating futuristic appliances and kitchenware to make lives easier. Their latest design is this Teleport Fridge. The design of the Teleport Fridge is meant to… [More]

Incentives for Appliance Upgrades - Cash for Kitchen Clunkers Gives Rebates for Old Fridges

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Untested 3,360 Clicks Pub: Sep 6, 09

Incentives for Appliance Upgrades

Cash for Kitchen Clunkers Gives Rebates for Old Fridges

The Cash for Kitchen Clunkers program is a new initiative that aims to give homeowners an incentive to trade in their energy-zapping appliances for new, energy-efficient ones. While right now the initiative… [More]