Make It Happen: Smarty Plans

February 20, 2015
Love the convenience of the kitchen in Midwest Living's March April 2015 issue? These smart products will help you make it happen.
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Elevated tablet

Credit: Courtesy of Diamond Cabinets

Keep mobile devices away from kitchen spills with an acrylic tablet holder from Diamond cabinets. It can be installed below any cabinet and folds up easily. Through dealers, $220. diamondcabinets.com

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Motorized shades

Credit: Photo courtesy of Hunter Douglas.

PowerRise shades from Hunter Douglas raise and lower using an app. hunterdouglas.com

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Portable induction

Credit: Courtesy of Waring

3 Reasons We Love InductionQuick Because magnetic waves heat a pan directly, induction cooking takes 25–50 percent less time than other methods.Precise Induction has a wide range of heat settings and adjusts instantly, so fine-tuning a simmer is simple.Safe The surface remains cool, so  fingers can't get  burned accidentally. And there's no chance of gas leaks.Here's a way to try this easy, energy-efficient cooking technology before purchasing a full-size appliance. Induction heats cast-iron or stainless-steel pots and pans using electromagnetism for faster, more even cooking. $169 single burner, $249 double burner. waringpro.com

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Hands-free faucet

Credit: Courtesy of Pfister

Avoid messy handles with Pfister's Selia touch-free faucet that turns on and off with a wave of your hand. Water stops after two minutes without use. $299. pfisterfaucets.com

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Solid surface

If you love the look of stone but blanch at the maintenance, consider this high-performance countertop that's impervious to stains. $58–$96 per square foot. dekton.com

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