Into the Blue
The 52-inch Sony Xbr3 produces one of the most true-to-life pictures available in high-definition television. Pair it with Sony’s BluRay player and you’ve got a home theater experience like you’ve never imagined. Stop by Ultimate Electronics in Ballwin and ask Ray Gutheinz to “wow” you with this unbeatable duo. He surely will. ultimateelectronics.com.

Above-Average Joe
The Melitta Smart Mill & Brew Coffee Maker automatically grinds and brews your daily cup o’ joe. Its handy “pause-to-pour” function eliminates the wait when you’re in hurry. But what we can’t live without is the region-specific, up-to-the-minute weather display provided by MSN® Direct, which requires no setup, subscription or Internet connection. Jonah Behrmann at The Sharper Image in the St. Louis Galleria will help upgrade your morning with this model. sharperimage.com.

No Instructions Needed
Dacor’s Millenia oven takes the guesswork out of preparing a delicious family dinner. Their patented Discovery Controller system determines temperature and cook time based on a few small details from you. Jeremy Turner at Callier & Thompson can help you seamlessly integrate this wonder-oven into your kitchen. callierandthompson.com.

Best Cellar
Access your wine collection from anywhere in your home or abroad with eSommelier, an integrated wine management server. Ditch the spreadsheets or handwritten journals for this one-touch system that electronically catalogs your inventory and even allows you to print individual tags for quick and easy scanning. Start building your personalized system at esommelier.net.

Remote Location
Feed your need for control with Crestron’s TPMC-4X. This Isys i/O™ handheld WiFi touchpanel dims the lights, draws the shades and cues your favorite movie, all with a touch of your finger. While it’s the ultimate home theater accessory, its capabilities range far beyond your media room. American TV can put Crestron technology within your reach. americantv.com..

Pressed to Kill
The LG TROMM Steamwasher™ features an extra SteamFresh™ cycle for removing wrinkles and odors to refresh any item of clothing. And the smoking gun? This model is Remote Monitoring Capability ready, allowing you to check its progress from anywhere in the house. Visit Dan Pashia at Goedeker’s for more impressive details. goedekers.com