Here at Charles & Hudson, we're always looking out for the best ways to maximize the space you have in creative and inventive ways. So imagine our delight when we stumbled upon this little marvel -- it's a dishwasher that fits in your sink!

Courtesy of Dornob, we saw this little KitchenAid wunderkind and stopped dead in our tracks.

The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) was great this year! Beyond seeing some unique products from the top manufacturers in the country, we spoke to a lot of designers and bloggers who provided us with some real insight to where they feel the industry is headed and what trends are hot right now.
As always we wrap up our trade show coverage with our favorite picks.

Cambria Quartz Countertops
This man made countertop material is stain-resistant, non-porous and maintenance free. It also contributes to LEED certification. What more do you want in a kitchen countertop material? At KBIS they introduced 38 new colors, some of which mimic carrera marble and various shades of granite.

TOTO Luminist Vessel Sink
These sinks look TRON inspired. A LED illuminated ring is now a sink. Cool in a club, yes? Cool in your home, maybe?


Ah, the kitchen sink--such a wonderful vessel. It can double as a miniature bathtub, dish storage and receptacle for all things dirty, grimy and soapy.
There's no doubt about it: the kitchen sink is an important part of any functioning kitchen. Whether you're starting from scratch or want to upgrade, check out a compilation of our handy tips so you don't "sink" your kitchen's design.

You know that saying "...everything but the kitchen sink?" I've always wondered why the sink had to be left out, seeing as it's arguably the most important part of a kitchen, and maybe even the entire house! Maybe I'm getting a bit too dramatic, but after spending a day last week at Delta Faucet, my mind has fixated on sinks and fixtures. Go figure.
While perusing the latest issue of House Beautiful, I came across a stylish, functional and environmentally friendly addition to your kitchen: bamboo sinks. It may seem crazy that you can now have a sink made entirely from wood, but, hey--that's technology for you!