Introduced at the 2009 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show, the Iron/Occasions Island Sink by Kohler is a sink, island, and design statement all at once. The “one-piece surface and integrated basin” uses the incredibly strong Kohler cast iron, covered in a thick layer of enamel. The material is super sturdy—and that doesn’t even cover how good it looks. Besides the enamel’s durability, the Iron/Occasions Island Sink is sustainable: it’s made of 93% recycled and reclaimed material. Guaranteed not to chip, crack or burn, the enamel-covered cast iron is also amazingly easy to clean. While the sink’s material is remarkable due to its inherent qualities, it pales in comparison to the overall appearance and interest of the design.

Tom, Dick & Harry are a set of porcelain storage jars designed to make an entertaining and stylish addition to any kitchen worktop. The concept for these little fellas came about when the guys from Thabto realised that there were no storage jars on the market with character, something that these three definitely do not lack. – Via – Freshbump

Fused from the remnants of gathered leaves, VerTerra’s biodegradable plates are natural in several design senses.  First they are made of natural materials, as the leaves are pressure washed, sanitized in UV light, and then pressed into their forms without using additives.  Second, though they’re microwave safe, they will completely break down into (essentially) soil after 2 months if tossed into the compost.  Third, the plate’s design is an unfussy reflection of the ecological theme: smooth, naturally-colored, simple and direct.  For the more ecologically design-conscience, VerTerra’s plates would have a powerful impact and definitely gives you some moral high ground, whether or not you decide to take it.  At the very least, they’re great for those who feel bad about wasting water when washing dishes, but don’t want to use those tacky Styrofoam plates. – via

When it comes to beautifying your kitchen interior, most of the time you think about tiles, furniture and furnishings in general, but have you ever thought that your refrigerator might have a role in the big picture? So, what if your vertical standing refrigerator could move on one side or another? GRO Design’s Bi-Axis Fridge for Samsung is a chic refrigerator that can be distorted from the customary vertical orientation to a horizontal sideboard, failing all conventional theories that say a refrigerator should be standing. Designed to speak up for a change, the contemporary approach makes the new fridge as the center piece in everyone’s kitchen. – via