New Kitchen and Bath Products

As This Old House editors pounded the aisles at the kitchen and bath show, we found plenty of evidence that manufacturers are on our wavelength—with time-saving innovations, like washing machines that automatically add detergent, ovens that warm up in seconds, and smart wood surfaces that never need maintenance. Not to mention problem-solving solutions, like finishes that keep stainless steel fingerprint-free and faucets that fold up out of the way. Such whiz-bang inventiveness does come at a price. But remember, today's breakthrough is tomorrow's standard fare. So read on for what's to come.