Connected Dishwasher
It monitors performance and diagnoses problems. With a Wi-Fi connection, it can even contact Miele to schedule a service appointment. This quiet machine also boasts an auto-close door and automatic load-size sensors. Futura Diamond Dishwasher (Model G 5915), $2,599. mieleusa.com.
Coffee on Tap
All you see is the graceful spout. Everything else is in the cabinet underneath — including a professional-grade grinder. Set down your cup and choose your drink using a counter-mounted touchpad or the downloadable app. TopBrewer with iPhone or iPad app, from $6,500 (available for shipment starting in August). scanomat.com.
Fast Freeze
Industrial technology designed for home use: To better preserve flavor, texture, and nutrients, this appliance can flash-freeze any fresh or cooked food up to 20 times faster than a conventional freezer. It also offers a controlled thaw. Freddy Blast Chiller, from $5,000. irinoxhome.com.
Vents in Disguise
With this ventilation/lighting system set into the kitchen ceiling, you won't need a hood over your cooktop. The powerful — and quiet — suction units are as unobtrusive as the flush-mounted lights they surround. You can run them at four speeds, which you choose using a handheld remote. Paradigma by Frecan, from $925. 201-546-7336.
Innovative Cooktops
Induction stoves, prized for their precision, just got even sleeker and more high tech. Put a pot or pan anywhere on the flat surface, and each of these two models automatically recognizes size, shape, and location. Built-in touchscreen displays make it easy to adjust the temperature. Top: CX 491 Full-Surface Induction Cooktop, $6,049. gaggenau-usa.com. Bottom: Freedom Induction Cooktop, $5,499. thermador.com.
