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Top 10 Kitchen Appliances To Upgrade Your Cooking Space With The Trendy Dark Aesthetics

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Image Credits: Maxim Tsenkov

If you’re someone who loves a sleek, sexy, and dark-themed kitchen, then you’ve wound up in the right spot. The final touch to kitchen space with a dark aesthetic is a bunch of well-designed all-black kitchen appliances and tools, that bring the entire space full circle. These kitchen products not only look great and powerful, but they’re also extremely functional and practical, making cooking an easy feat for you. Each product is amped with functionality and utility, while also being pretty easy on the keys. From an all-black playful palm grater that fits perfectly into your palm to a fascinating PancakeBot that prints out pancakes for you – these dark yet vibrant kitchen appliances are the essentials for your holy kitchen space.

1. Anaori Kakugama

Named the ANAORI kakugama, this sleek and functional device combines tradition with modern design, creating a kitchen appliance that makes amazing food while causing minimal damage to the ingredients. The cooking tool is multifunctional, and built from carbon graphite. It steams, poaches, simmers, grills, and even fries your food for you.

Why is it noteworthy?

The versatile cooking device can prepare your food in different styles for you. It is equipped with great heat retention on account of the carbon graphite and a Japanese cypress lid which imparts the food with the lovely scent of the Japanese countryside.

What we like

  • Beautifully represents the Japanese roots, and showcases how the food is prepared with care

What we dislike

  • Bulky appliances will occupy precious real estate in your kitchen
  • Hefty price tag

2. Obsidian Black All-Around Tongs

You can turn cooking tasks into effortless joy using this pair of pitch-black metal tongs called the Obsidian Black All-Around Tongs. The sleek tongs are designed to offer convenience and style to you as you cook. It features a 9.45″ length, which makes turning burgers or handing out little cookies an easy feat.

Click Here to Buy Now: $25.00

Why is it noteworthy?

When you’re done using the tongs, you can place them on the countertop or table with no worries, as the front section will not touch the surface. The tongs are made from stainless steel, and they’re quite durable, sustainable, and lovely to look at. They are crafted by skilled metalworkers from Tsubame-Sanjo – Japan’s leading metal processing region.

What we like

  • The tongs are highly corrosion-resistant
  • Made from SUS821L1 stainless steel making them strong, thin, and light

What we dislike

  • There is no mention of its heat retention property, so they may be difficult to use for handling hot food

3. Mono

Called Mono, this dashing black kitchen hood keeps the air in your kitchen clean from smoke, grease, and other indoor pollutants. While maintaining a clean environment, Mono also manages to serve as an aesthetic addition to your kitchen. Mono features a minimal and sleek look, resembling an air purifier, more than a hood.

Why is it noteworthy?

Unlike typical hoods which tend to be quite bulky, Mono maintains a sophisticated and streamlined form. It includes a strong carbon filtration system inside as well, making it a functional and good-looking air filtration system for your kitchen.

What we like

  • Amped with a Gesture Control System so you don’t need to touch it to operate it
  • Comes along with a remote control as well

What we dislike

  • Maintaining and cleaning the hood seems a bit complicated

4. Playful Palm Grater

Say hello to the sleek all-black Playful Palm Grater! This aesthetically pleasing grater isn’t just good-looking, it is designed to add some whimsical fun and functionality to your grating ritual since it perfectly fits into the palm of your hand. With the handy little grater, you can grate fresh ingredients and garnishes into your food.

Click Here to Buy Now: $25

Why is it noteworthy?

The Playful Palm Grater is made from a single aluminum alloy plate and looks like a curled piece of paper. The grater comes in various interesting colors, including an all-black, which would make a perfect addition to your dark kitchen aesthetic.

What we like

  • Has a firm grip, and is easy to operate
  • The playful grater adds some fun to the boring process of grating

What we dislike

  • The grater is pretty small, so it isn’t a great fit for grating large quantities of food

5. Suvie

The removable water reservoir.

Named Suvie – this clever kitchen robot is a smart Wi-Fi-enabled countertop multi-zone cooker and refrigerator that converts the four different meal components – raw proteins, veggies, dry starches, and chef-designed sauces into one tasty and top-notch restaurant-quality meal.

Why is it noteworthy?

Suvie is created for users who want healthy meals prepared from fresh ingredients, but don’t necessarily have the time to cook them! Suvie is available with optional meal kits, allowing users to prepare fresh healthy meals. This is an excellent solution for working parents and busy professionals.

What we like

  • Available with a fully customizable Suvie Smart Meals delivery service
  • Easy and minimal to clean up

What we dislike

  • Suvie only caters to 2-4 adults, so not the best appliance to cater to a dinner party or provide meals for a larger family

6. Obsidian Black Precision Chopstick Tongs

Called the Obsidian Black Precision Chopstick Tongs, these one-of-a-kind kitchen tools are shaped like chopsticks, and they’re excellent for helping you prepare your meals with efficiency and speed. Using these Chopstick Tongs, you can pick up small pieces of food with no hassle, and prepare well-portioned and well-balanced meals for multiple people.

Click Here to Buy Now: $19.00

Why is it noteworthy?

The Chopstick Tongs help you prepare lunch boxes, bento boxes, or even sushi since they’re great for handling delicate food items. Their sleek all-black aesthetic makes them an excellent match for darker-themed kitchens as well.

What we like

  • Made from sustainable SUS821L1 stainless steel which is created from scraps and offcuts

What we dislike

  • The tongs aren’t very useful for picking and handling larger pieces and cuts of food

7. The Keurig K-Supreme Single-Serve Coffee Maker

The Keurig K-Supreme Single Serve Coffee Maker, you can enjoy a lovely cup of hot coffee in the comfort of your own home. The coffee maker is equipped with MultiStream technology, and it provides more aroma and flavor with every new cup of coffee. It brews 6-, 8-, 10-, or, 12-ounce cups, making it a deal for all mugs.

Why is it noteworthy?

The coffee maker can also fit in travel mugs up to 7″ tall. It is also equipped with a 66 oz. dual-position reservoir, so it doesn’t occupy excessive space on the counter. It is also great for back-to-back brewing, so you can brew a second cup, without waiting for the water to reheat.

What we like

  • Accommodates all kinds of mugs
  • Equipped with simple control buttons, making coffee prep easy

What we dislike

  • The cup holder is pretty low, and liquid can splatter easily

8. The Obsidian Black Salad & Serve Tongs

The Obsidian Black Salad & Serve Tongs are a pair of sleek dark black tongs, designed to toss and serve your salads and greens like a pro chef. The dark shade of the tongs creates a beautiful contrast to the green, allowing those vibrant and healthy colors to shine bright. One head is shaped like a spoon, while the other is shaped like a spork.

Click Here to Buy Now: $22.00

Why is it noteworthy?

The clever salad tongs make preparing and serving salads and other healthy dishes a breeze. Whether you’re saving greens, pasta, or fruits, prep and serve is a comfortable and convenient process. You can even use the tongs to serve coleslaw or tabbouleh using the 20cm tool with different heads.

What we like

  • Twice as strong, thinner, and lighter than conventional tongs
  • Features high corrosion resistance

What we dislike

  • Works specifically only as a serve ware, and we would prefer some multifunctional element to it

9. Fortido Induction Cooker

Called the Fortido Induction Cooker, this innovative cooktop is designed to prepare quick and delicious meals, while saving space. It offers you the option to use three cooktops at once! Created by Gökçe Nafak, it is a portable appliance with a third slideout cooktop as well. It is a boon if you have more people coming over for dinner than you had planned.

Why is it noteworthy?

The unique induction cooker is a perfect fit for modern homes with space restraints or even tiny homes. It occupies minimum space while doing its job well. It does more than expected in a compact body with a small footprint.

What we like

  • The cooking settings are placed right in the front for easy operation

What we dislike

  • The third hob lacks a heat indicator that would show when is it safe to collapse the deisgn.

10. PancakeBot

Meet PancakeBot – the world’s first pancake printer! With the super cool PancakeBot, you don’t just make pancakes, you create them. The innovative appliance lets you “print” out pancakes into any design you like. It is a fun and interactive process, and you don’t require an art or culinary degree to use the machine and do it.

Why is it noteworthy?

The PancakeBot is created to entertain and unleash the creative side of both the young and old at home. The software is user-friendly, and you can create your own pancake by tracing images on the computer. Using the Pancake Bot you can create pancakes in the form of your favorite character, a child’s drawing, a product image, or even a company logo.

What we like

  • Adds a fun and whimsical touch to pancake-making
  • User-friendly software, easy to print pancakes with

What we dislike

  • The appliance is pretty bulky and doesn’t seem like a good fit for home kitchens

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Top 10 Kitchen Appliances To Upgrade Your Cooking Space With The Trendy Dark Aesthetics

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Image Credits: Maxim Tsenkov

If you’re someone who loves a sleek, sexy, and dark-themed kitchen, then you’ve wound up in the right spot. The final touch to kitchen space with a dark aesthetic is a bunch of well-designed all-black kitchen appliances and tools, that bring the entire space full circle. These kitchen products not only look great and powerful, but they’re also extremely functional and practical, making cooking an easy feat for you. Each product is amped with functionality and utility, while also being pretty easy on the keys. From an all-black playful palm grater that fits perfectly into your palm to a fascinating PancakeBot that prints out pancakes for you – these dark yet vibrant kitchen appliances are the essentials for your holy kitchen space.

1. Anaori Kakugama

Named the ANAORI kakugama, this sleek and functional device combines tradition with modern design, creating a kitchen appliance that makes amazing food while causing minimal damage to the ingredients. The cooking tool is multifunctional, and built from carbon graphite. It steams, poaches, simmers, grills, and even fries your food for you.

Why is it noteworthy?

The versatile cooking device can prepare your food in different styles for you. It is equipped with great heat retention on account of the carbon graphite and a Japanese cypress lid which imparts the food with the lovely scent of the Japanese countryside.

What we like

  • Beautifully represents the Japanese roots, and showcases how the food is prepared with care

What we dislike

  • Bulky appliances will occupy precious real estate in your kitchen
  • Hefty price tag

2. Obsidian Black All-Around Tongs

You can turn cooking tasks into effortless joy using this pair of pitch-black metal tongs called the Obsidian Black All-Around Tongs. The sleek tongs are designed to offer convenience and style to you as you cook. It features a 9.45″ length, which makes turning burgers or handing out little cookies an easy feat.

Click Here to Buy Now: $25.00

Why is it noteworthy?

When you’re done using the tongs, you can place them on the countertop or table with no worries, as the front section will not touch the surface. The tongs are made from stainless steel, and they’re quite durable, sustainable, and lovely to look at. They are crafted by skilled metalworkers from Tsubame-Sanjo – Japan’s leading metal processing region.

What we like

  • The tongs are highly corrosion-resistant
  • Made from SUS821L1 stainless steel making them strong, thin, and light

What we dislike

  • There is no mention of its heat retention property, so they may be difficult to use for handling hot food

3. Mono

Called Mono, this dashing black kitchen hood keeps the air in your kitchen clean from smoke, grease, and other indoor pollutants. While maintaining a clean environment, Mono also manages to serve as an aesthetic addition to your kitchen. Mono features a minimal and sleek look, resembling an air purifier, more than a hood.

Why is it noteworthy?

Unlike typical hoods which tend to be quite bulky, Mono maintains a sophisticated and streamlined form. It includes a strong carbon filtration system inside as well, making it a functional and good-looking air filtration system for your kitchen.

What we like

  • Amped with a Gesture Control System so you don’t need to touch it to operate it
  • Comes along with a remote control as well

What we dislike

  • Maintaining and cleaning the hood seems a bit complicated

4. Playful Palm Grater

Say hello to the sleek all-black Playful Palm Grater! This aesthetically pleasing grater isn’t just good-looking, it is designed to add some whimsical fun and functionality to your grating ritual since it perfectly fits into the palm of your hand. With the handy little grater, you can grate fresh ingredients and garnishes into your food.

Click Here to Buy Now: $25

Why is it noteworthy?

The Playful Palm Grater is made from a single aluminum alloy plate and looks like a curled piece of paper. The grater comes in various interesting colors, including an all-black, which would make a perfect addition to your dark kitchen aesthetic.

What we like

  • Has a firm grip, and is easy to operate
  • The playful grater adds some fun to the boring process of grating

What we dislike

  • The grater is pretty small, so it isn’t a great fit for grating large quantities of food

5. Suvie

The removable water reservoir.

Named Suvie – this clever kitchen robot is a smart Wi-Fi-enabled countertop multi-zone cooker and refrigerator that converts the four different meal components – raw proteins, veggies, dry starches, and chef-designed sauces into one tasty and top-notch restaurant-quality meal.

Why is it noteworthy?

Suvie is created for users who want healthy meals prepared from fresh ingredients, but don’t necessarily have the time to cook them! Suvie is available with optional meal kits, allowing users to prepare fresh healthy meals. This is an excellent solution for working parents and busy professionals.

What we like

  • Available with a fully customizable Suvie Smart Meals delivery service
  • Easy and minimal to clean up

What we dislike

  • Suvie only caters to 2-4 adults, so not the best appliance to cater to a dinner party or provide meals for a larger family

6. Obsidian Black Precision Chopstick Tongs

Called the Obsidian Black Precision Chopstick Tongs, these one-of-a-kind kitchen tools are shaped like chopsticks, and they’re excellent for helping you prepare your meals with efficiency and speed. Using these Chopstick Tongs, you can pick up small pieces of food with no hassle, and prepare well-portioned and well-balanced meals for multiple people.

Click Here to Buy Now: $19.00

Why is it noteworthy?

The Chopstick Tongs help you prepare lunch boxes, bento boxes, or even sushi since they’re great for handling delicate food items. Their sleek all-black aesthetic makes them an excellent match for darker-themed kitchens as well.

What we like

  • Made from sustainable SUS821L1 stainless steel which is created from scraps and offcuts

What we dislike

  • The tongs aren’t very useful for picking and handling larger pieces and cuts of food

7. The Keurig K-Supreme Single-Serve Coffee Maker

The Keurig K-Supreme Single Serve Coffee Maker, you can enjoy a lovely cup of hot coffee in the comfort of your own home. The coffee maker is equipped with MultiStream technology, and it provides more aroma and flavor with every new cup of coffee. It brews 6-, 8-, 10-, or, 12-ounce cups, making it a deal for all mugs.

Why is it noteworthy?

The coffee maker can also fit in travel mugs up to 7″ tall. It is also equipped with a 66 oz. dual-position reservoir, so it doesn’t occupy excessive space on the counter. It is also great for back-to-back brewing, so you can brew a second cup, without waiting for the water to reheat.

What we like

  • Accommodates all kinds of mugs
  • Equipped with simple control buttons, making coffee prep easy

What we dislike

  • The cup holder is pretty low, and liquid can splatter easily

8. The Obsidian Black Salad & Serve Tongs

The Obsidian Black Salad & Serve Tongs are a pair of sleek dark black tongs, designed to toss and serve your salads and greens like a pro chef. The dark shade of the tongs creates a beautiful contrast to the green, allowing those vibrant and healthy colors to shine bright. One head is shaped like a spoon, while the other is shaped like a spork.

Click Here to Buy Now: $22.00

Why is it noteworthy?

The clever salad tongs make preparing and serving salads and other healthy dishes a breeze. Whether you’re saving greens, pasta, or fruits, prep and serve is a comfortable and convenient process. You can even use the tongs to serve coleslaw or tabbouleh using the 20cm tool with different heads.

What we like

  • Twice as strong, thinner, and lighter than conventional tongs
  • Features high corrosion resistance

What we dislike

  • Works specifically only as a serve ware, and we would prefer some multifunctional element to it

9. Fortido Induction Cooker

Called the Fortido Induction Cooker, this innovative cooktop is designed to prepare quick and delicious meals, while saving space. It offers you the option to use three cooktops at once! Created by Gökçe Nafak, it is a portable appliance with a third slideout cooktop as well. It is a boon if you have more people coming over for dinner than you had planned.

Why is it noteworthy?

The unique induction cooker is a perfect fit for modern homes with space restraints or even tiny homes. It occupies minimum space while doing its job well. It does more than expected in a compact body with a small footprint.

What we like

  • The cooking settings are placed right in the front for easy operation

What we dislike

  • The third hob lacks a heat indicator that would show when is it safe to collapse the deisgn.

10. PancakeBot

Meet PancakeBot – the world’s first pancake printer! With the super cool PancakeBot, you don’t just make pancakes, you create them. The innovative appliance lets you “print” out pancakes into any design you like. It is a fun and interactive process, and you don’t require an art or culinary degree to use the machine and do it.

Why is it noteworthy?

The PancakeBot is created to entertain and unleash the creative side of both the young and old at home. The software is user-friendly, and you can create your own pancake by tracing images on the computer. Using the Pancake Bot you can create pancakes in the form of your favorite character, a child’s drawing, a product image, or even a company logo.

What we like

  • Adds a fun and whimsical touch to pancake-making
  • User-friendly software, easy to print pancakes with

What we dislike

  • The appliance is pretty bulky and doesn’t seem like a good fit for home kitchens

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This Solar-Powered Tiny Houseboat Lets You Enjoy A Peaceful Life On The Water

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Dubbed the Fàng Sōng, this houseboat is designed by Crossboundaries and is powered by a solar panel setup. The houseboat features a clever space-saving interior that draws inspiration from tiny homes. The name is derived from the Chinese word for relaxation. The owners commissioned Crossboundaries to create a home that lets them live near the coast, enabling them to enjoy a peaceful life on the water. The houseboat serves as a comfortable yet tiny abode to live and work in.

Designer: Crossboundaries

“Crossboundaries has re-designed a fully solar-powered motorboat with high-end, tiny-home characteristics that enable it to function as a slow-motion traveling nest,” said the firm. “The five-year-old boat caught Marianne’s eye, its exterior’s resemblance to a bus on the water and the potential for the interior design quickly sparked her interest. With enough space for up to two persons as well as guests, it had the potential to easily become a personal retreat for re-energizing and a cozy getaway to invite friends and family.”

The interior of the houseboat is quite spacious and occupies around 667 sq ft over one floor. The dwelling comfortably floats above water and is amped with generous glazing, most of which is operable. The glazing allows light to stream in through the day and supports ventilation. The interior decor is vibrant and bright with hues of red and yellow. Although the red and yellow maybe too loud and extravagant for some people, so it depends on personal preferance.

Most of the available floor space is occupied by the living room, which includes a big sofa bed, shelving, and a work desk placed in front of a window. The kitchen is also included in this space, and it is well-stocked and designed with an oven, four-burner propane-powered stove, fridge, drink, and a folding dining table that can be put away when not in use. A folding bed can also be fitted over the helm. The whole home is amped with underfloor storage, which is truly quite useful. The home is heated by a pellet stove, which can be controlled via an app. The space also includes a terrace area with seating.

As mentioned the home is solar-powered, but we are unaware of the capacity of the solar panels. The solar panels have been installed on the rooftop and the facade. The firm says that in good weather conditions, the small houseboat can be powered completely by the solar panels, allowing it to cruise for around 31 miles per day.

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This All-Black Tiny Home Perfectly Accommodates A Family Of Four With A Space-Saving Interior Layout

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Designed by Ridgeline Tiny Homes, the Hartley tiny house is bigger than the firm’s Sun Valley tiny home, featuring a length of 27.6 ft. The home is pretty compact, but the extra space has allowed the designer to create a space-saving layout that perfectly accommodates a family of four. Based on a double-axle trailer, the Hartley home features a black metal cladding, amped with generous glazing, allowing sunlight to stream in throughout the day. The home is powered by a standard RV-style hookup.

Designer: Ridgeline Tiny Homes

You can enter the home via double glass doors, wherein you are welcomed by a 290 sq ft floorspace. The interior is finished in plywood, with the entrance leading you to the kitchen. The kitchen is well-stocked, and well-designed, equipped with an oven with a four-burner-propane-powered stove, sink, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, custom cabinetry, and a pull-out pantry. The kitchen also includes a two-person breakfast bar. The kitchen and the living room are connected. The living room includes a sofa, a small deck, as well as a storage-integrated staircase.

The opposite end of the home includes the bathroom. The bathroom is pretty spacious and roomy for a tiny home, and it is equipped with a shower, flushing toilet, vanity sink, and loads of custom cabinetry. The Hartley includes two bedrooms – both are loft-style spaces that you typically find in tiny homes. The bedrooms have low ceilings and double beds. The main bedroom can be reached through the storage-integrated staircase, while the secondary bedroom can be accessed via a removable ladder. The double bed in the second bedroom can be switched to two single beds if needed.

Currently, we are unaware of the price of the Hartley tiny home. We do know that there are plenty of options available for the Hartley including color, materials, and cabinetry choices.

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World’s Largest Soccer Stadium Is Set To Be Built In Morocco For The 2030 FIFA World Cup

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Architects Oualalou + Choi and stadium experts Populous teamed up to design a truly mindblowing new stadium that will resemble a massive tent. Dubbed the Grand Stade Hassan II, the extraordinary stadium will be built near Casablanca, Morocco, and will be deemed the largest stadium in the world! The Grand Stade Hassan II is being constructed since Morocco will be share hosting the upcoming 2030 FIFA World Cup with Portugal and Spain. The stadium is inspired by a traditional Moroccan gathering called Moussem.

Designer: Oualalou + Choi and Populous

The stadium will be able to hold 115,000 people, proudly making it the largest capacity soccer stadium in the world. It will be larger than the capacity of the current largest sports stadium in the US, which can hold around 107,601 sports fans. The stadium will feature a tent-like form, amped by an aluminum lattice exterior which will offer shade to the visitors, and facilitate ventilation. The landscaping will be highly focused upon, and it will include a ring of 32 stairways functioning as gateways with greenery on the raised platforms. The stadium will include botanical gardens as well and will be home to two local soccer clubs.

“The Grand Stade Hassan II is deeply rooted in Moroccan culture, with its traditions and contemporary expressions,” said Tarik Oualalou, Design Principal and founding partner at Oualalou + Choi and Lead Architect for the project. “It is rooted in ancient and primordial figures: the Moussem, the tent, and the garden, as well as the topography and landscapes of Morocco. It’s a generous space, open to the world and respectful to the nature it protects. The Grand Stade Hassan II de Casablanca is the embodiment of the great tradition of Moroccan hospitality.”

The construction prep has started on a 100-hectare site in El Mansouria, near Casablanca. We are unsure when the stadium will be completed, but it should be done by 2030.

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This Wasp-Inspired 3D-Printer Is Making Homes To Tackle The Housing Deficit Problem In Colombia

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Dubbed the CRANE WASP, this 3D printer is also known as “the infinity 3D printer”. The impressive printer utilizes locally sourced clay, mud, or cement to 3D-print affordable homes. The printer even uses agricultural waste as aggregate to build homes. Currently, this system is being employed to construct some much-needed housing in Colombia.

Designer: United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) recently purchased a Crane WASP to build affordable and effective homes in Colombia. The homes are built using local soil and resources. The printer is priced at around US$180,000, which is no small amount. Currently, more than a quarter of Columbian households are suffering from a lack of decent housing – an estimated 3.7 million. Two of three families who do have homes aren’t in great condition either, since the dwellings are subpar and need structural improvements. By utilizing locally sourced soil, the UN won’t need to bring in expensive materials from other lands. This tactic is bringing down costs significantly.

The Crane WASP ( World’s Advanced Saving Project) draws inspiration from the Mason Wasp – a little yet hard-working insect that uses mud to make its own nests. The UNDP intends to install the printers in challenging terrains, where it is difficult to set up expensive and conventional equipment. This equipment would have limited access as well. The Crane WASP is complemented by the local soil, and both work excellently to build homes for the impoverished or homeless.

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Top 5 Trendy & Detailed LEGO Sets Every Netflix-Binging Adult Will Love

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If you love spending your downtime binging on Netflix shows or building LEGO sets for fun, then you’ve reached the right spot. This collection includes five spectacular designs where the world of Netflix meets the haven of LEGO! That’s right, we’ve curated a collection of super fun, detailed, and intricate LEGO collections based on some iconic TV shows and movies. From a LEGO model of the 99th precinct from Brooklyn 99 to an amazing set of the Central Perk Café from Friends – this collection of fantastic LEGO builds is a must-have for the Netflix-binging adults out there.

1. LEGO Brooklyn 99

If I had to pick a comfort show – it would be Brooklyn 99 for me. So you can imagine my excitement when I discovered that LEGO builder Ben Fakhauser has created an amazing build for it! The LEGO model includes the entire 99th precinct, including all the different rooms and characters as well. The build is extremely precise and intricate, consisting of everything – ranging from the bullpen to the printer room, and the captain’s office. Secret details like Holt’s pet corgi Cheddar were integrated as well.

2. LEGO Downtown Abbey Set

LEGO builder BRO3 built a dedicated LEGO set for the historical drama series Downtown Abbey to celebrate the show’s 15th anniversary! This marvelous set displays the old Highclere Castle and is truly detailed. It includes the massive Crawley family, even the butlers and the castle caretakers who are the main cast of the show. The set contains multiple rooms, and 15 minifgures or 16 if you count the dog Pharaoh. It even contains Lady Mary’s bench.

3. LEGO Godzilla

This LEGO version of Godzilla is the first LEGO Godzilla out there, even though there have been ten or more movies already. The build was created by the LEGO lover Matthew Esposito, and it is a small-scale variant of the city-destroying reptile. The LEGO Godzilla is inspired by the ‘King of Monsters’ Godzilla from the 2019 movie. It is a couple of inches tall, equipped with a heavy body and long ass tail. The Godzilla can blow blue flames as well!

4. LEGO Men in Black

Created by the KostyanMan, this custom set of Men in Black depicts the final battle of the first movie in the MIB movie series. It involves MIB agents K and J, driving on a hyperdrive car to the park, to save the world from an evil alien monster! The set includes a diorama with decorations, transforming LTD, the Bug, and some Easter Eggs too. The mini-figures include Agent K, Agent J, Dr.Laurel Weaver, Frank the Pug, and a couple of other characters. J is also holding a baby squid in his arms!

5. LEGO Central Perk

Another LEGO fan created a collectible model of the Central Perk Café to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic show! You can build the legendary TV set, and relive hilarious moments with this detailed building toy. It includes a stage for musical performances, allowing Phoebe to stand tall and sing her legendary songs. The set also includes the iconic seating area, which is removable for easy play. It includes 7 minifigures – Ross, Chandler, Joey, Monica, Phoebe, Rachel, and Gunther!

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This WWII Bunker In Hamburg Was Converted Into Hotel & Restaurant Space With A Rooftop Park

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Named the St. Pauli Bunker, this mammoth building was constructed during WWII to protect the Hamburg residents from the Allied bombing raids. The imposing structure was once a representation of the Nazi ideology, but it has now been transformed into a unique-looking green hotel and restaurant space, and a big park and “mountain path”.

Designer: Matzen Immobilien KG

The St. Pauli Bunker was originally called the Flakturm IV and was constructed by forced laborers in 1942. The building had an official capacity of 18,000 people, but it protected and offered shelter to almost 25,0000 Hamburg residents. When the war ended, the Allies wanted to blow up the building but didn’t because it was unsafe on account of the bunker’s thick walls and central location. In the postwar years, the building was used as an art and cultural hub, and a music venue and events center. In addition, a massive extension has now been included which weighs as much as 60 AirBus A380s and is offered support by 16  steel pillars. This extension consists of five floors and elevates the bunker’s height from 35 m to 58 m above ground. The new extension includes a hotel, restaurant, cafe, and social spaces.

“The public recreational space combines a number of ecological, cultural, and historical aspects,” said the press release. “This is because, in addition to the spectacular urban garden, there are spaces for district culture, exhibition areas, urban gardening facilities, accommodation for scholarship holders and artists, a modern three-field hall for school sports and cultural events, and a hotel. In addition, the historic site has for the first time a memorial and information center: in the former control center and at other locations in the existing building, an initiative commemorating the victims of the Nazi regime and World War II.”

The interior includes almost 23,000 trees and plants, forming a lovely rooftop park that measures around 1 hectare. The park can be entered free-of-charge for visitors, although to reach it you need to climb 335 steps or walk on a 560-m “mountain path” around the exterior, which allows visitors to enjoy the views of the city.

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Top 5 Ultimate Planter Designs For A Flourishing Indoor Garden Through The Seasons

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Indoor gardening can be a soothing and relaxing hobby. It is an extremely therapeutic activity, and though I may not engage in it all the time, the few times that I have, I found it delightful and soothing. Growing, tending to, and being surrounded by plants is intensely satisfying. All your worries slowly fade away, and you are simply enthralled by nature. Indoor gardening has become one of the major trends these days! Plants can truly transform a living space with their gentle presence. They add a touch of green and nature and create a serene and zen atmosphere. But tending to them is not always the easiest task. You must pay special attention to your beloved plants and give them the best care to ensure they grow well. And, we’ve curated a whole collection of product designs to help you with that – happy gardening!

1. Briiv Pro

Named the Briiv Pro, this eco-friendly purifier utilizes a mix of nature and technology to clean and purify the air within your home. The Briiv Pro is a new and improved version of the original Briiv, and it is more powerful than ever. Designed to be a ‘mini forest’, the air purifier can cleanse a 16 sq.m. room in 21 minutes. It is 6900% more effective than house plants!

Why is it noteworthy?

Since the Briiv Pro is 6900% more effective and efficient than house plants, it is a truly commendable feat considering its size. The purifier is not only functional but also pretty good-looking, unlike the bulky and ugly appliances that you get on the market these days.

What we like

  • Features an AI-based sensor
  • Equipped with a layered trifecta of moss, coconut fiber, and a silk nanofiber matrix with activated carbon

What we dislike

  • The Briiv Pro isn’t as fast as other air purifiers on the market, and it is quite expensive as well

2. Patella Crescenda

Named the Patella Crescenda, this planter fits perfectly in both your palms and lets you grow greens with complete ease and efficiency. The planter has a unique shape, which lets it water itself, ensuring you don’t need to. You can grow seeds without any soil, and the sprouts grow in about a week. The planter is reusable as well, ensuring you always have a fresh supply of microgreens.

Why is it noteworthy?

The planter includes four parts – a base tray, two reusable steel seed plates, and a water bulb that fits on top. All the parts come together, helping your greens sprout within a week. They grow in the water, without any soil, so you don’t even need to clean them.

What we like

  • Intuitive design
  • Fun to use product

What we dislike

  • It works only for micro-greens and cannot be converted into long-lasting plants

3. Green Hideaway Chair

Dubbed the Green Hideaway Chair, this DIY living plant chair lets you connect with nature. It is created by Stockholm-based studio Front/ in collaboration with the European DIY chain HORNBACH, and its creative agency HeimatTBWA. With the Hideaway Chair, you can add a touch of green to your home.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Green Hideaway Chair doesn’t need any professional expertise to set it up. DIYers of all skill levels can easily set up this simple chair. The chair is accompanied by illustrated, step-by-step instructions,  a template, as well as an entire list of tools and materials that you may need. The entire process is laid out for you.

What we like

  • Makes nature accessible to you in your own home

What we dislike

  • It will occupy some space,  so you need to make sure you have sufficient space to add it to your home

4. Noku Canvas

Called the Noku Canvas, this self-watering and modular greenwall is designed for your home. It converts your houseplants into wall-mounted hydroponic marvels, letting you add a touch of green to any room in your home, whether it is your home office, living room, or even the kitchen!

Why is it noteworthy?

The Noku Canvas is self-watering, as it is amped with wicking hydroponics that water your plants for you. It is equipped with a useful little water gauge which reminds you when to refill the water.

What we like

  • Modular design, so you can customize it however you want
  • Built from recycled plastic and natural cork

What we dislike

  • It only includes a wall-mounted version, there is a limited choice

5. Totam Planter

Say hello to the totam planter – a modular self-watering indoor garden that is created to enhance your space. You can personalize the planter according to your taste and needs. It is a one-of-a-kind vertical indoor garden that showcases and displays your beloved plants with pride. You can grow microgreens, succulents, food, flowers, whatever you like!

Why is it noteworthy?

It is a modular design, so you can build your own customized totam planter using a combination of different modules. You can use a whole bunch of different modules to create your own perfect tower. By adding vertical modules to the tower, you can create extra space for tall or trailing plants to grow freely.

What we like

  • Packs a whole bunch of greens into a small countertop footprint
  • You can schedule lighting at the touch of a button

What we dislike

  • They currently don’t offer any Matter/HomeKit support for their lighting

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Portable & Easily-Towable Tiny Home With A Space-Saving Layout Is Perfect For A Life On The Road

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France has pretty tough towing laws, which probably explains why French tiny homes are smaller and more compact as compared to the ones made in the US. French tiny homes are known to be little and portable, but the Tiny house du Lac by Plume takes that portability to a whole new level. Measuring a length of 17.8 feet, the home accommodates two people, or even a family of three – though that could be a bit of a tight fit.

Designer: Plume

As you enter the home, you truly understand how compact it is. Most of the floor space is occupied by one large room. You are instantly welcomed by the kitchen, which is pretty compact, but includes an induction stove, small fridge, sink, and some cabinetry. Although the available floor space is limited, the home includes a living room as well. The living room holds a two-person sofa and a small drop-down wall-mounted dining table that seats two people. Wooden furniture and light hues dominate the space, creating a living environment that is soft and warm, making one feel instantly at ease.

The opposite end of the home contains the bedroom, which is quite an interesting room, as it is arranged like a loft bed, instead of a conventional mezzanine bedroom. You can access the double bed via some wooden steps, and the space beneath the bed is used as a storage space. Plume also recommends that the space below can be used for a child’s bed or as a cozy reading nook. The adorable and comfortable home is a perfect fit for those who like a life on the go. The home is well-equipped with essential furniture and has enough space for a small family of three. The tiny home is currently up for sale, although we are unaware of the pricing. Interested parties can contact Plume directly for more information!

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