Just about everyone has running water and full washroom facilities, meaning that we’re living in palaces compared to the standards of the past. But that doesn’t mean we can’t keep striving to have the perfectly genius home.
Everything in its place.
I’ve been trying, and failing, for years to come up with a unified cable solution, where everything is accessible but mess-free. This looks awesome, but I’d still probably find a way to clutter it up.
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Den goals.
In case you thought your eyes were deceiving you, yes, this is a Netflix cave, the entrance of which is stealthily integrated into the living room decor. And yes, everyone needs one.
I see the light.
Big windows are nice and skylights are nicer. But what about a pane of glass so majestic that it does both at once? Imagine waking up in this beautiful room.
Only in Scandinavia.
Apparently tailor-made shoe-drying machines are totally a thing in some Nordic countries. I don’t understand why this hasn’t spread to other snowy places. If you live in Minnesota, you know what it’s like to have wet shoes during the winter.
The power of water.
Waterproof shower radios are nothing new, but this invention takes things to another level. It’s a waterproof, Bluetooth-enabled speaker for the shower. The best part? It draws its power from the force of the water.
This could be dangerous.
Keurig machines have become super common and super affordable, but suddenly I don’t want coffee so much after seeing this. It’s the same idea, but it makes straight-up ice cream instead.
Lean back.
You wouldn’t want to mount this on a wobbly table or anything, but this foot hammock is an awesome idea. It’s a deceptively simple design that accomplishes something quite unique.
The go away door.
This doorknob might send a slightly unfriendly or even outright hostile message, so there’s that. But then again, if you’ve locked the door in the first place, isn’t that kind of the point?
Be prepared.
You’d probably never need to use this. Even if you did face down an intruder, they probably wouldn’t want to mess with somebody who charges out of their bedroom with a legit shield.
AM or PM?
If you can’t get enough of 24-hour time, this is most definitely the analog clock for you. Sure, it might be a bit weird getting used to noon being at the bottom, but that’s the price to be paid for precision.
Wheeee!
Stairs are one of those simple inventions that we take for granted every day. But functional as a good staircase may be, it could always be improved with the addition of a twisty slide.
This sink doesn’t mess around.
I wouldn’t put my rust-prone knives in an area where they could get splashed, but otherwise this drying rack might be quite literally the best drying rack I’ve ever seen.
Perfect for the guest room.
This isn’t practical or anything, but still, I love the idea of a bath mat that leaves bloody footprints when you walk on it with wet feet.
Stay connected.
In the modern age, life is little more than moving from outlet to outlet in an effort to keep our various devices charged. This understated shelf behind the couch would be super handy.
Portal?
Non-gamers might see a room with a bunch of weird mirrors, or maybe a wormhole if they’re the imaginative type. But for those who’ve played Portal , this looks like the ideal den.
Use the Force.
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After looking at this pic, I’m still not totally sure how these books are being held up. There must be a hidden stand somewhere. Either that or it literally uses Jedi magic.
A throne for your phone.
If this thing was equipped with wireless charging, it would truly be on another level. But even without, it’s a great idea. I mean, you’ve gotta put your phone somewhere.
Convenience.
Like the homemade couch charger a few items back, this couch-mounted USB port is located in the perfect location for quickly plugging in dying electronic devices.
Grazing perfected.
We’ve all spent our time gazing into the recesses of the fridge when we’re looking to graze on snacks and can’t figure out what we want, right? This see-through fridge lets you see all the things you might or might not want to snack on without letting all the cold air out.
High quality H2O.
I love the fresh, chilled water from the fridge dispenser, but I hate waiting on its slow stream, so a built-in pitcher would be most welcome in my house.
Clean and clear.
For all of us who have to shave our faces, this heated mirror that doesn’t fog up from the shower steam is an absolute delight.
Growing painless.
This flower pot uses an origami-inspired design to grow right along with the plant it contains, gradually unfolding as the plant gets bigger.
Simple storage.
Entry ways are one of the spots in dire need of organization, and this wall unit provides all the coat hooks and hangers you might need without getting in the way.
Don’t snooze on this.
I don’t know if anyone still uses alarm clocks or if they just use their phones, but if you are going to have a clock beside your bed, it may as well show you the time.
No need to be sheepish about this.
There will come a day in your adult life when you will have to shop for a toilet paper holder. It’s inevitable. Trying to find one that’s actually attractive is a huge, huge challenge — but clearly it’s not 100% impossible.
Pop-out cinema.
You can’t ask for a more low-key way to binge-watch anything than using a projector that descends out of the ceiling. I would totally put this in my hidden Netflix room.
An immersive experience.
If you really like to sink into your bed, this is for you — a sunken pit bed that has speakers in the walls. Sure, you can’t watch TV unless you have one mounted on the ceiling, but this would still be a calming place to rest your head.
Next level hide-a-bed.
If a bed pit with built-in speakers doesn’t do it for you, how about a bed frame in a box? You’d never even know a whole bed was in that thing.
Space-saver.
This tiny sink-stove-fridge combo would be a huge deal in a small kitchen, but I think even larger kitchens could take some inspiration from the use of space.
Staying frosty.
Speaking of space-savers in the kitchen, these drawers are actually freezers, which in theory might just free up some space somewhere else.
Safety first.
These doors are equipped with glow in the dark stickers around the handle, ensuring that it’s easy to find your way in or out even if the surroundings are pitch black.
Fill ‘er up!
Because nobody enjoys hauling pots full of water from the sink to the stove on pasta night, this stove has a faucet installed above it. Sounds like a good idea to me!
For that flat screen ambiance.
This is a security device to make your home look more lived-in. But it would also work well for anyone who finds comfort in the vague flicker of a TV in the next room.
Just a bit more.
You know as well as I do that the slider on toaster is never as finely tuned as you hope it will be, so this toaster fixes that with a button that will toast your bread “a bit more” to get it juuuuuust right.
The dream.
Okay, this is at a restaurant, but what home wouldn’t want a giant reel of salami?
These may look a little strange, but the difference in taste is probably a welcome one.
In case it’s not clear what we’re looking at, this coffee shop uses frozen coffee instead of ice cubes to keep this drink cool without watering it down.
I’m not sure how comfortable the chefs are with it, but this idea definitely looks cool from the customers’ perspective.
This angled mirror that shows you the chef’s hands is usually used for culinary classes, but there’s no rule saying restaurants can’t use it to give us a good view of the action.
Math isn’t most people’s favorite subject and the owners of this restaurant seem to know that.
So rather than let their customers argue over how the bill will be split, they’ve already worked out how to do it for parties of up to five.
This toilet has a pretty handy water-saving feature.
As you can see, it also has a tap above the tank. Apparently, this is a common sight in Japan, where saving space is about as important as saving water.
This beach apparently has a lot of visitors leaving cigarette butts lying around, so someone came up with an honestly clever solution.
Rather than littering the beach with stray butts, smokers can just put them in these little cones and bring them back when they’re done.
Of course, that still involves relying on people to use them, but it’s a nice idea.
Rather than opening or closing the window, this airplane provides a much wider range of adjustment options.
In case it’s not clear, this switch allows passengers to brighten or dim what they see from this window at their leisure.
This may not be a luxury that every public transport system can afford, but it’s still really cool when it does pop up.
This bus comes with a USB charger so people can keep their devices powered up as they ride. Now, it’s just a matter of making sure they don’t forget them.
While this kind of ruins our fun, it might at least keep our deliveries safer.
Apparently, this bubble wrap is “unpoppable” because crushing one bubble only pushes air into the ones next to it.
To actually stop that and get a good pop in, you’d apparently need a few hundred fingers.
