The 30 Most Innovative Kitchen and Bath Products of 2024

These editor-selected winners offer high style, cutting-edge technology, and that little something extra.

BlueStar Vent hood
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Courtesy of BlueStar

Sometimes, one element is all a space needs to improve functionality, boost style, or change how a room feels. Consider the winners from the 30 Most Innovative Products awards, selected by the editors at Beautiful Kitchens & Baths. These new-to-the-scene appliances, gadgets, surfaces, and more are the next best things in kitchen and bath design.

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Sculptural Brass Pulls

Nest hardware on blue cabinet

Kelsey Hansen

A collaboration with California-based wood sculptor Katie Gong, these knobs and pulls are the artist’s bent woodwork cast through a lost-wax technique.

Buy It: Knot Series with Katie Gong ($165–$950, Nest Studio)

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Illuminated Cabinetry

Siematic LED Cabinetry Lighting

Courtesy of Siematic

An LED strip integrated where the cabinetry front meets the counter creates an illusion of a floating countertop. Both the light and cabinetry come in a range of customizable materials and finishes.

Buy It: SLX Handle-Free Design (Pricing available upon request, Siematic)

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Architectural Wall Covering

DUCHATEAU wall covering

Courtesy of DUCHATEAU

Finished and joined by hand, these slat walls comprise wood veneers atop engineered cores and, if desired, can have felt backing for acoustic insulation.

Buy It: Linaire Collection ($45–$60 per square foot, DUCHATEAU)

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Nostalgic Colorways

Kohler Heritage Colors Collection

Courtesy of Kohler

Miss the shades of past decades? Kohler has reinstated previously discontinued color options Spring Green (from 1927) and 1934’s Peachblow, seen here in a stylish bath by designer Justina Blakeney.

Buy It: Heritage Colors Collection (Starting at $107, Kohler)

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Space-Saving Laundry

GE Profile UltraFast Combo

Courtesy of GE

The ventless, compact design is great for a small space. The two-in-one washer and dryer’s ability to clean a load in about two hours—without moving clothing from one appliance to another—is great for anyone.

Buy It: UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer ($2,899, GE Profile)

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Pro-Style Vent Hood

BlueStar Vent hood

Courtesy of BlueStar

The brand’s tallest hood (at 36 inches) can match any kitchen’s style: Select from more than 1,000 color options or custom color match. The functions are also attractive—a three-speed fan, grease-capture system, and quiet-mode operation.

Buy It: Ridgeline Hood (Pricing varies, BlueStar)

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Statement Sink

Kohler vessel sink

Courtesy of Kohler

The delicate elegance of a coupe glass enters the bath as a vessel sink with a grooved structure and scalloped rim. The 15-inch basin is available in a variety of shades of translucent glass.

Buy It: Salute Artist Editions Vessel Sink (Starting at $665, Kohler)

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Dream Bathtub

Waterworks Alatri tub

Courtesy of Waterworks

This tub is carved from a single block of Italian Prunella marble—look at that burgundy, gray, and eggplant veining! Magnificent is an understatement.

Buy It: Alatri Freestanding Oval Tub ($43,000, Waterworks)

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Intuitive Range

Thermador Pro Harmony Liberty Induction Range

Courtesy of Thermador

Smart settings allow users to set a zone’s heat levels or make it so the heat levels transfer with the pot as it goes from one zone to another.

Buy It: Pro Harmony Liberty Induction Range ($8,399–$11,599, Thermador)

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Bespoke Vanity

Strasser vanity

Courtesy of Strasser

Select a vanity type and then pick from one of Benjamin Moore’s more than 3,500 paint colors, as part of the vanity company’s new color match options.

Buy It: Strasser’s Benjamin Moore Color Program (Pricing varies, Strasser)

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Tactile Handles

Kallista unlacquered brass hardware

Courtesy of Kallista

The hand-hammered style of this series’ knobs and pulls showcases the storied talent of hardware foundry P.E. Guerin and its skilled artisans.

Buy It: ONE x P.E. Guerin (Pricing available upon request, Kallista)

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Streamlined Cabinetry

Nobilia cabinetry

Courtesy of Nobilia

This contemporary, clean-lined cabinetry has the look of the natural stone basalt but is made from a high- quality laminate with extra durability.

Buy It: StoneArt 305 (Pricing varies, Nobilia North America)

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Bonus-Feature Fridge

Dacor fridge

Courtesy of Dacor

The dual icemaker creates whiskey balls, a sensor-activated water pitcher automatically refills when put back in place, and crisper drawers’ temps can be set to refrigeration or freeze. The roomy layout is just the icing on the cake.

Buy It: 48-Inch French-Door Refrigerator ($11,999, Dacor)

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Slip-Resistant Add-On

MTI Baths Shower Base

Courtesy of MTI Baths

Available in a range of colors and sizes, the contemporary, low-profile base has a nonporous, textured surface to prevent slippage and prioritizes ease of installation, maintenance, and cleaning.

Buy It: Lado Shower Base ($2,090, MTI Baths)

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Textured Stone Wall

Rivenwood stone wall by Eldorado Stone

Courtesy of Eldorado Stone

Add visual interest to any space with this dimensional woodlike surface, inspired by 19th-century barns and shown here in Tawny Brown.

Buy It: Rivenwood (Pricing varies, Eldorado Stone)

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Chef-Approved Pizza Oven

Empava pizza oven

Courtesy of Empava

The stainless-steel appliance’s elegant, curved design lends itself to even heat distribution and extra smokiness. In five minutes, it preheats to 800 degrees—the key to one seriously crisp pizza.

Buy It: Empava Outdoor Wood Fired and Gas Pizza Oven PG03 ($2,159, Empava)

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Fine-Tuned Lighting

Robern Tenor Lighting

Courtesy of Robern

Inspired by Hollywood’s golden age, the sconces tuck on either side of mirrors for a sleek look. Dim or adjust the white light’s tone (warm to cool) with one touch of the control.

Buy It: Tenor Lighting and Sway Light Control (Starting at $1,398, Robern)

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Game-Changing Cooker

Belgard Elements Blue Diamond Komodo smoker

Courtesy of Belgard

A versatile outdoor smoker, this appliance can grill, sear, roast, and bake. Its dark blue color and bamboo handle would make it a piece of eye candy in any backyard.

Buy It: Elements Blue Diamond Komodo ($1,169, Belgard)

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Modular Outdoor Kitchen

Danver modular kitchen

Courtesy of Danver

The structure’s powder-coated aluminum frame is minimal and customizable: Easily position the included stainless-steel drawers (hung from the top rail or placed on slatted shelves) or integrate appliances. Shown here in primary colors but available in a range of finishes.

Buy It: Cosmopolitan Kitchen (Pricing available upon request, Danver)

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First-Of-Its-Kind Smoker

GE Profile Smart Smoker

Courtesy of GE

Move over, air fryers! The next must-have appliance for your kitchen countertop is an electric smoker with five levels of real-wood smoke flavor (subtle to heavy). A smart filtration system cleans the smoke before releasing it into the air.

Buy It: Smart Indoor Smoker ($999, GE Profile)

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Sustainable Mosaic

Salvatori tile

Courtesy of Salvatori

Designed by architect and designer Piero Lissoni, this texture-rich accent wall is made of small squares of natural stone left over from Salvatori’s other collections.

Buy It: Patchwork by Piero Lissoni (Pricing varies, Salvatori)

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Avant-Garde Tile

Opia by Ali Budd tile from Artistic Tile

Courtesy of Artistic Tile

This design, reminiscent of Art Deco style, features a curvilinear water-jet mosaic of five marbles. Available in two colorways, shown here in Nero.

Buy It: Opia by Ali Budd ($168 per square foot, Artistic Tile)

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Powerful Faucet

California Faucets

Courtesy of California Faucets

A sleek silhouette and cantilever handle give the fixture a contemporary look, while dual function (aerated or spray-by-squeezing) jets and an easy pulldown spout ensure it’s hardworking.

Buy It: La Spezia with Squeeze Handle Sprayer (Pricing varies, California Faucets)

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All-In-One Oven

Signature Kitchen Suite oven

Courtesy of Signature Kitchen Suite

The 30-inch oven has the functions of multiple appliances, offers flexible installation (flush or proud), and has a 10-minute self-cleaning feature—a small but mighty machine.

Buy It: Single Speed Oven ($3,299, Signature Kitchen Suite)

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Install-Anywhere Dishwasher

Gaggenau dishwasher

Courtesy of Gaggenau

A flex hinge allows the appliance to be installed high off of the floor or close with a low toe-kick. Its performance also impresses: Zeolite technology uses natural minerals to convert collected moisture into heat for a better dry.

Buy It: 400 Series Dishwasher ($3,549, Gaggenau)

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Sleek Induction Cooktop

Wolf Induction Cooktop

Courtesy of Sub-Zero Group Inc.

The design is sophisticated. Its easy-to-use zones with power settings for quick heating and low-heat precision make it ultra-practical.

Buy It: Wolf 36-Inch Transitional Induction Cooktop ($4,020, Sub-Zero Group Inc.)

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Spa-Worthy Steam System

Brizo Mystix Steam System

Courtesy of Brizo

This lavish addition, controlled with a digital pad, emits steam into the shower through a steam head (bilateral, square, or circle) to reduce muscle stiffness, help open pores, and inspire a mindful reset.

Buy It: Mystix Steam System (Pricing varies, Brizo Kitchen & Bath Co.)

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Easy-to-Clean Showerhead

Moen Verso showerhead

Courtesy of Moen

A magnetic dock ensures effortless removal for cleaning the showerhead, which just as easily snaps back in place. Users slide a dial to adjust spray and pressure modes (without interruption) to create a personalized shower experience.

Buy It: Verso Rainshower with Magnetix ($208, Moen)

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Reengineered Classics

Cosentino bathroom

Courtesy of Cosentino

With the look of natural stones (Vicenza, travertine, and Ceppo) and the engineered durability of Dekton, this carbon-neutral collection by designer and architect Daniel Germani reimagines staple materials for modern living.

Buy It: Pietra Kode (Pricing available upon request, Cosentino)

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Perfect-Temp Fridge

Miele PerfectCool refrigerator freezer

Courtesy of Miele

Temperatures are equally distributed throughout this single-column refrigerator. For extra freshness, a cool mist sprays onto items in the produce section every time the door is opened, or every 90 minutes.

Buy It: PerfectCool Refrigerator/ Freezer ($4,449, Miele)

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