We found 25 great new products, from a capacious kitchen sink to bath tile in a perfect shade of spa blue. More good news: We're giving some of these items away in this year's Great TOH Giveaway.
Smooth Old Mill Oak laminate has a realistic wood look and stands up to daily insults, like vinegar, wine, and spilled milk. Available in September.
$31 per square foot installed; Wilsonart
This telescoping aluminum tool extends 18 inches to get to the top of your shower door (suction hanging hook included).
The classic enameled Dutch oven now comes in a shade called Soleil that makes it an upbeat accent on an open shelf.
From $105; Le Creuset
The In2ition's hand spray docks inside its wall-mount showerhead. They work singly or as a pair, deploying waves of droplets to make the most of low flow.
From $245; Delta Faucet
Shapely pulls and knobs dress up cabinets in style.
From left: Calypso, from $11; Hafele.
Tribeca, from $6.60; Emtek.
Aberdeen, from $8.79; Hardware Resources
This 5-foot column of glass and powder-coated steel holds bath necessities while adding a refreshing pop of green.
$179; IKEA
The Gallery has flip-up shelves and an in-door water dispenser, and its raised clear-view produce drawers just might promote smarter snacking.
$2,599; Frigidaire
The cutting-edge shape of this accommodating 30-inch fireclay sink—handmade in England for Shaws—gives it added style and presence.
$1,576; ROHL
With its wave-of-the-hand sensor, the Sensate eases sink duty, and its pull-down sprayhead docks neatly with the help of a magnet.
From $675; Kohler
Lightweight colored concrete molded with a convincing faux grain makes these slabs apt for kitchen counters, grill islands, shower enclosures, and more.
About $150 per square foot installed; JM Lifestyles
Few things beat a shower curtain as a quick and easy upgrade. This cheery Tutti Frutti woven-polyester number from Kate Spade is sure to make you smile.
$40; Bed Bath & Beyond
Think of this wide-body countertop steam-convection oven as an invitation to try out recipes that call for moist and dry heat, from bagels and pretzels to roast chicken and baked clams.
$299; Cuisinart
Unfold this 18-bottle storage unit with slide-out shelves inside a base cabinet, attach four screws, and you're done.
$399; Wine Logic
With its cleaned-up Victorian styling and brushed-nickel finish, the Cape Anne centerset is an easy retrofit for any style bath—and it won't clobber your bank account.
From $196; Danze, Inc.
Handmade in Michigan from heavy-duty commercial-grade stainless steel, this 3-by-6- foot indoor/outdoor kitchen island offers ample prep and storage space.
From $5,995; Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
Up the spa factor in your bath for less than 20 bucks. This chunky glass tumbler holds a scented candle that wafts out notes of lavender, vanilla, and sandalwood.
$16; Yankee Candle
Manoir porcelain tile comes in six sizes and five subtle shades with natural-looking variations. Suitable for floors, walls, and counters, outdoors or in.
From $5.87 per square foot; Crossville, Inc.
The Penfield towel bar adjusts to any length from 18 to 30 inches, and the matching toilet-paper holder pivots so that you can switch out a roll with one hand.
Bar, $31, and holder, $30; Moen
Woven-vinyl floor mats have a rubbery no-slip backing and come in a choice of soft colors and useful sizes.
From $125; Chilewich
A motion sensor automatically revs up and turns down the WhisperGreen LED fan-light as you come and go, beating Energy Star standards.
$593; Panasonic Vent Fans
When company comes, the Base Message Center cabinet puts paperwork and magazines neatly behind a closed door.
From $600; Diamond
The Formae ceramic collection, in Mist, includes chair rail, 5-by-10¼-inch rectangular Frame, and baseboard.
From $15 per square foot; Nemo Tile Company
Sturdy, lightweight glass canisters with airtight FlipLock lids stack to save space; plastic scoops stow inside.
Set of three canisters, $40, and scoops, $2.99 apiece; OXO
American Standard's acrylic Saver tub fits in a typical 5-foot alcove and has a curved front apron for extra splash-around space.
$259; Lowe's
Neolith porcelain slabs, imported from Spain, are tough enough for floors, counters, and walls—and with the advent of the Timber collection, they impressively imitate wood.
About $110 per square foot installed; Neolith
The mess-proof Key Ingredient Recipe Reader parks on the counter and allows you to call up a recipe from your own easy-to-sort collection—shareable online—or to draw from more than 1.5 million already on file.
$150; Key Ingredient
Fill one adjustable rack in this dishwasher—go ahead and mix dishes, glasses, flatware, and pans—and the stainless-steel-lined Hybrid will do a half load only, on any setting you choose.
$699; GE Appliances
The John Boos iBlock includes a cutting board and a drying rack that doubles as an iPad stand; it comes with a tappable transparent protector to keep your screen clean.
$79; John Boos
The two-slice Kalorik lets you watch—no more burnt toast. Wide slots welcome sliced bagels, and the body is stylish stainless steel and tempered glass.
$130; Kalorik
The Wonder Drain is actually a leakproof, tile-ready shower pan with an integrated drain that hides under one tile for a smooth, level finish.
$689; Tile Redi
The Charlotte's decidedly unfusty style and split polished-nickel/cocoa-bronze finish arrive just in time for the latest sleek freestanding tubs. Extras include a handshower cradle that rotates, so any drips hit the tub; a hose that extends 82 inches; and a brisk 10- to 12-gallon-per-minute flow.
$2,245; Brizo
Filtered water dispensed from a faucet is nothing new, of course, but how about cold, filtered sparkling water? Chilled to a specific degree, and you choose: little bubbles or big ones.
Grohe Blue faucet, $3,729; Grohe
Clean-lined but with a vintage feel, the curvaceous 68-inch Emerald freestanding tub can be paired with a matching basin—or two. All are made from a stone composite.
Tub, from $4,820, and sink basin, from $542; Apaiser
The Old Hollywood–style glamour, soft-close doors, and robin's-egg blue finish of The Furniture Guild's custom Stephen vanity are right on trend.
As shown (minus faucet), $2,725; The Furniture Guild
A perfect complement to rustic oil-rubbed-bronze fittings: this oval mirror framed in hand-hammered recycled copper. Its 35-inch-high curves make a dramatic statement.
$799; Premier Copper Products
