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Get steamed

Miele’s convection steam oven gives new meaning to the term "fast food." The oven prepares healthful meals quickly using the power of injection steam, retaining nutrients and cutting calories. Dinner can be on the table within 20 minutes. Built into kitchen cabinetry, the appliance cuts down on clutter, as well. Prices start at $1,999. Available at KAM.

3-D color

A blend of color and texture, Benjamin Moore’s new Studio Finishes line allows you to create walls with three-dimensional color. Now, not only can you capture the color of the sea but also the shifting translucent quality of sunlight on water. Everything from sand finish to glitter effects can be achieved with this new paint line. Available at Hubbard Paint and Wallpaper.

Glassy sink

Renovator’s Supply has introduced a line of glass sinks in a variety of styles and colors, including cobalt blue and sea green. Reminiscent of sea glass, the tempered-glass sinks come with a stainless steel, lever-style faucet and pop-up drain. Some styles also include towel bars. Prices start at $339. For more information, see www.rensup.com.

Cool cooker

Wouldn’t it be great to come home to find a hot meal ready and waiting? With Whirlpool’s Polara refrigerated range, you can keep food cold for up to 24 hours before cooking. The range combines the high heat of an oven with the low temperatures of a refrigerator. Its delay-bake feature allows you to program the range to cook the food while you’re away. And when the food is cooked, the oven will keep it warm for up to an hour. Prices start at $1,799. Available at Crane Appliance, KAM and Mid-Cape Home Centers, as well as other major appliance dealers.

Form and function

Grohe’s Ashford kitchen pull-out faucet is designed for those who want the latest technology but who also want a traditional or country look. The design details of the Ashford’s spoon-type lever handle, handle cap and spray head define the traditional profile of the faucet. Available in chrome, brass and nickel finishes. Prices start at $470. Available at FW Webb, Simon Supply and Supply New England.

Better than stone

Among countertop materials, engineered quartz is creating a buzz. Sold commercially as Zodiaq and Silestone, it is a mixture of ground natural quartz and resin, providing a glossy, non-porous, heat and scratch-resistant surface that’s easy to maintain. What’s more, it comes in a variety of colors. Available at RB Corcoran Kitchen and Bath and Mid-Cape Home Centers.