Electrolux teased us with their multi-coloured kitchen appliances (which we subsequently found out are unlikely to ever reach the shops), while Vincon's colourful appliance skins offered the Do It Yourself option, and now LG has decided to add a bit of colour to our kitchenware. In conjunction with the Designer's Guild, they've produced four limited edition steam washing machines combining the latest technology with "cutting edge" interior style. Cloisonné (butterflies and flowers on a black matte background), Imperial Flower (a red floral damask design on a white background), Sevilla (green floral on white) and Ribailagua (pictured).
And now for the science: it uses a Dual Spray system to spray hot steam and water on fabric, which apparently improves washing performance (and it's eco-friendly - using 35% less water and 21% less energy than traditional washers). Plus, the Refresh programme uses steam to remove creases in garments in just 20 minutes so you don't have to iron.
The limited edition LG Steam Direct Drive Washing Machine will be available at Harrods and John Lewis from October 2006. Price to be confirmed.
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I wish they had these in the US!!