LG joins up with Designers Guild to launch a stunning new range of limited edition Steam Washing Machines. The limited edition Steam Direct Drive comes in four stylish prints: Cloisonné – striking dark flowers on a black background, Imperial Flower – a regal red floral design on white, the light green on white airy floral Sevilla and a modern geometric design Ribailagua. It uses a unique Dual Spray system to spray hot steam and water to improve washing performance. More info after the jump.

It is eco-friendly – using 35% less water* and 21% less energy than traditional washers** and rated ‘A++ for energy efficiency. Best of all, the machines Refresh programme uses steam only to remove creases in garments in just 20 minutes, eliminating the need for ironing! The Steam Direct Drive washing machine operates silently as the drum is attached directly to the motor without a noisy belt connecting the two. Plus theres the option of a remote monitoring system so you can check the progress of your washing from anywhere in the house!

The limited edition LG Steam Direct Drive Washing Machine will be available at Harrods and John Lewis in Imperial Flower, Sevilla and Ribailagua from June 2006 and in Cloisonné from October 2006 priced at approx. 1300 – 1500GBP.

[Via LG UK]