Just in time for the alfresco entertaining season, outdoor kitchen appliance maker Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet has introduced the new Artisan Fire Pizza Oven – the latest essential for your summertime soirees. This high-end outdoor pizza oven is the first countertop pizza over to offer an open front and two independently controlled burners, for the outdoor gourmet. “Innovation is one of the hallmarks of Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet,” says Pantelis “Pete” Georgiadis, president of Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet.

“We built the Artisan Fire Pizza Oven to deliver a better, more unique cooking and entertaining experience. There is a certain romance built into this oven. Your family and friends will be all over you to watch the flames at the back and the cheese bubble as you are baking your pizza.”

Blending the time-honored tradition of a brick-lined, wood-fired pizza oven and wrapped in a contemporary package of gas-fired stainless steel, this new outdoor dining essential tops over 800 degrees to deliver your gourmet pizza, calzones or artisanal bread in no time. And making a big impression at your next backyard barbecue doesn’t take up much space at all – this compact design measures just 30 inches wide, 30 inches deep and under 20 inches tall. And in true tradition, this oven is built to last, made by hand of heavy-gauge stainless steel that can withstand any weather. The Artisan Fire Pizza Oven retails for $6,495.

To order yours and for more information, visit Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet.

Italian furniture innovator Natuzzi is taking seating to a new world of sights and sounds, with the new 'Surround' sound MP3 sofa. Its contemporary look and integrated modern technology make this a must-have for tech lover with a cool sense of style. Relax in the comfort of this chic sectional sofa, and drift away to your favorite tunes. The speakers and docking station are built right into this elegant design, rich in aesthetic details like the stitching and sleek silhouette. A modular backrest ensures the level of comfort matches the level of style. Available in a wide range of leather colors, the cool Surround sofa looks as good as it sounds! Check it out at Natuzzi.

Shower yourself in luxury and light, with this cool LED shower column by Megius. Combining water with color, Waterwall is the latest in home-spa essentials, allowing you the relaxation of chromatherapy as part of your daily routine. This LED lighted shower column features a skirt and variable-length blowholes, and it can be installed as freestanding, recessed or semi-flush with shower enclosures, as per your bathroom design. Available in two variations, the Waterwall features a panel with 6mm tempered glass in a glossy back or white finish equipped with digital soft-touch controls. The illumination factor comes via two vertical LED strips running the length of the column. But the luxury doesn’t stop there! This sumptuous column boasts six anti-dorsal jets, a thermostatic mixing valve, a hand-shower with a magnet for easy storage, and a showerhead with four water dispensers. Turn your showering experience into something you can really sing about! For more information on the Waterwall shower column, visit Megius.

Let your lighting reveal more about you than your wall color; let it be an artistic expression of you! These new lighting fixtures by deMajo bring out your fun and funky side. The Babol lighting series features dreamy clusters of glowing “bubbles” in a line of pendant, wall-mounted and tabletop lamp designs. These coordinating lighting fixtures come in a variety of sizes to suit any space and function, all made of glossy white glass. When lit they set your home aglow, and when turned off you can simply appreciate them for their unusual look and composition – truly art that will light up your life. For more info visit deMajo.

Ernestomeda presents some cool new kitchen designs, by Marc Sadler. After three years of collaboration between the designer and the Italian kitchen company, Carre kitchens came to be. This avant-garde kitchen design is as versatile as it is beautiful and durable – three essentials for the modern household. And obviously, style doesn’t play second fiddle. We love the clean, contemporary lines and the sleek finishes that characterize these kitchens. Cabinet handles are integrated into the design, leaving a minimalist look that is simple and elegant. The island and built-in kitchen table offer plenty of extra surface for food preparation, dining and entertaining – imagine cooking up a feast as your guests sit and watch while chatting and sipping their cocktails. If you love to entertain, or just appreciate gorgeous contemporary design, the Carre kitchen is for you! Check it out at Ernestomeda.

The Sahara Series is hot! These dramatic glass drop lamps designed by Oriano Favarettoi are so chic it hurts. Executed entirely of clear glass, these pendants feature a gently textured pattern rippling down the lower half of a sensual hourglass figure. Visible through the lamp, modern chrome hardware gives the Sahara Series a modern edge.

The Bea Series by designer Nicola Grandesso is another suspension lighting design that puts a modern twist on the traditional candlelight chandelier. Four glass arms reach out from a clear and colorless base, each arm boasting a simple, bell-shaped shade – all in transparent glass.

The third piece is the Peroni Series suspension lighting system, designed by Ufficio Tecnico. An elongated clear-glass shade, slightly barreled at the center, is accented by modern crisscrossed lines that add an artistic element to this simple but stylish pendant lamp.

For more romantic lighting designs, visit deMajo.

Talk about an ideal scenario! Taking a cue from smart European design trends, the Scenario is a cool fireplace TV by MCZ that always has something good on. Whether it’s a flickering flame to crank up the ambiance, or your favorite show to up that entertainment factor, this fireplace TV will always draw a crowd. Putting fireplace and television side by side, Scenario is a real space saver that also solves the “direct competition” design dilemma, whereby these two living-room fixtures would typically compete for attention in a single space. Apart from its ultra-modern style sensibility, this cool fireplace TV is an essential for film buffs, offering a prime viewing platform for your HD movies, and can also be connected to the Internet for browsing the boundless web on the big screen. Check out this latest living room must have, at MCZ.

These cool modern chairs by Italian company Infiniti Design may be simple, but they’re anything but plain! The Loop 3D Vinter chairs feature a slim body and dainty chrome or satin-finish legs, leaving center stage open for their subtle curves and bold wood-grain patterns. Shaped using 100% natural materials, the modern three-dimensional curves of the chairs incorporate the seat, back and arm rests with grace. Available in a range of rich, natural wood finishes, each characteristic for its color and particular pattern, these cool chairs can be coordinated in your kitchen or dining room, or mixed and matched in your living areas for an eclectic, contemporary look in your home. Check them out at Infiniti Design.

Who says croc skin is reserved only for stylish shoes and bags? This contemporary crocodile leather table and chairs by Compar will accessorize your home in modern, fashion-forward style. Dubbed the Trend collection, this dining table set is certainly on trend with their sleek, simple lines and luxurious finish that begs to be touched, and admired! The table features gently curved faux croc skin-covered legs and a transparent glass tabletop mount on a lacquered metal base. The coordinating crocodile skin chairs add extra flair to your space. Available in black and white, this cool crocodile leather table set will lend the look of exotic luxury to your dining room. Stay on top of the trends, and check out the Trend table and chairs at Compar.

Go for gold with these gold enamel tiles by Acquario! These artistic gilded tiles are hand-enameled, bringing a new level of luxury to your bathroom. But why stop there? Let your sense of adventure lead your sense of style and add these tiles as accents to your traditional kitchen, a formal foyer, the hallway, bedroom or den for an opulent and unexpected flash of pizzazz. From traditional to contemporary, this Italian company has got every style preference covered. They also offer an elegant line of ocean-inspired ceramic silver enameled tiles in cool blues, greens and aquamarines. These enamel tiles come in a range of sizes and proportions, and they’re triple-fired which gives them durability and an ultra-glossy shine. For more information of these cool ceramic gold and silver enamel tiles, visit Acquario.

The Motivo textured quartz surfaces by Caesarstone bring a new dimension to your wall finishes – a third dimension! The decorative quartz wall panels feature relief patterns as pretty as the white Lace design, or as exotic as black Crocodile. Let your imagination run wild and give a custom look to your walls, kitchen countertops, vanity tops and even custom-made furniture. Ideal for a variety of applications, these embossed motifs are created using a patented technology, and are equal in beauty, durability and individuality. Check out these cool quartz surfaces, the Motivo textured wall panels, by visiting Caesarstone.

Embodying elegance and grace, these chic new bathroom sets by Ceramica Globo make a classic yet contemporary statement of style. The cool angles and simple forms of the new Relais bathroom collection bring a contemporary look to your space. Pictured here in their timeless black and white finishes, this bathroom set has been designed with a variety of pieces that can be mixed and matched to bring your “dream bathroom” to life. Quite possibly the defining piece of this collection is the freestanding washbasin, available in six different sizes to suit your space. A toilet and bidet let you further customize the look and feel of your bathroom with their suspended, wall-mounted and floor-mounted designs. A luxurious, deep bathtub made of Pietraluce boasts a brilliant glossy finish that’s as durable as it is beautiful, while the coordinating shower with a tray and enclosure satisfies the shower person in the household. Complement the look with matching mirrors and towel rails. For more details on this elegant bathroom set, visit Ceramica Globo.

This cool shade parasol by Tuuci is “cool” in every sense of the word – from its contemporary look to the shade it provides. Dubbed the Stingray Shade Sculpture, this sun umbrella features a distinctive shape that makes a modern addition to your yard, patio or poolside space. A polished, wrought aluminum mast curves its way up from the base and is topped by the eye-catching stingray shaped parasol which rotates 360 degrees, delivering cool shade at any time of day. Made of Tuuci’s Tuff-Skins Sunbrella material, the shade is “tuff” enough to weather the storm, sun, wind – you name it. Paired with your favorite sun lounger or patio furniture, make a shady spot your hotspot this summer with this shade parasol. For more information visit Tuuci.

Country-chic character and built-in storage make the Liffey bed by Shimna a modern urban must-have for the home. This striking bed boasts a substantial design with a strong, natural-grain finish carved from a single walnut slab and topped by a hand-made headboard featuring two tiny pop-out maple boxes perfect for storing earrings or other personal items overnight. Concealed underneath the bed, four maple pull-out drawers provide hidden storage space that won’t impede your aesthetic ambitions, whether your home is modern-minimalist, contemporary-casual or tradition in look. Choose from a variety of hardwoods including walnut, oak, maple and cherry, each with its own distinctive color, grain and look. The standard queen-sized Liffey bed measures 85 inches long by 69 inches wide by 32 inches high, and also comes in full and king sizes. For more information visit Shimna.

If you’re looking for an unusual toilet and bidet for your bath, you’ve got it "Made". The new Made toilet and bidet by NIC Design are cool and compact, and totally untraditional – just the thing to shake up a boring, dated bathroom. These chic, wall-hung fixtures feature spherical bowls and come in a contemporary white or black finish. Measuring just 62 by 38 cm, this pair makes a great addition to compact bathrooms and powder rooms. Complement the Made collection with polished chrome fixtures and the right accessories, and your bathroom will rival any other room in your home, both in looks and in comforts. Check out this unusual toilet and bidet by visiting NIC Design.