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50 instant upgrades
Our favorite mini-makeovers for the ultimate kitchen and bath
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6. Wine Drawer It chills. It stores. It protects wine from harmful UV rays. It’s the Wine Captain Drawer. u-line.com.
1. Faucet The Axor Citterio: Architectdesigned angles and curves in brushed nickel. hansgroheusa.com.
7. Colorful Ranges Tired of stainless? Color your kitchen with ranges in hues like Apple Red and Mint Julep. vikingrange.com.
2. Exhaust System Change is in the (now fresher) air, thanks to the Toilet Bowl Exhaust System by Better Lifestyles, Inc. tbes.net.
8. Drawer Knob Rustic yet elegant, artisan-crafted bronze has a natural patina that improves with age. galleriahardware.com.
3. Sparkling Water The latest water-cooler conversation is about the new “Exubera” carbonated-water dispenser. everpure.com. 4. Teak Tub A classic bath fantasy: soaking your cares away in a wooden tub. These are handcrafted in Denmark of solid teak. teaktubs.com. 5. Vanity Cherry and walnut make a beautiful pair. Handmade in the Arts & Crafts tradition. suzannecrane.com.
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8 9. Glass Wash Basin “Crocus”: The dreamiest sink we’ve ever seen, in glorious seaglass blue. payma.com. 10. Washer/Dryer Install Asko’s fully integrated laundry wherever you need it most and no one will know it’s there but you. askousa.com.
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12. Architectural Woodcarvings
Ho-hum walls come alive with Arts & Crafts-style mouldings. enkeboll.com.
18. Bathroom Suite Stainless steel meets exotic wood in Julien’s fashion-forward suite by Troy Adams Design. julien.ca.
24. Low-Flow Shower head The
“Fluidics” shower head creates the sensation of a downpour for a low-flow you’ll (finally) love to use. alsons.com.
25. Countertop Stains, scratches, heat and germs are no match for this strong, stylish quartz surface. caesarstoneus.com.
19. Dual-Fuel Oven
Fire (50,000 BTUs) and ice (frosty-blue fascia lights and sleek, modern design). Paragon oven, heartlandapp.com.
11. Bamboo Flooring Go green from the ground up with stylish, sustainable bamboo flooring. teragren.com.
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13. Steam Dryer Throw out your iron and buy this wrinkleand odor-releasing gem instead. lge.com.
20. Fridge Cabinet Not your typical undercounter fridge, Perlick’s has a rich copper hue. perlick.com.
14. Tile Brazilian quartzite meets glass for a modern, playful look. The Mozaix Collection, countryfloors.com.
21. Stone Basin Boulders from riverbeds in Yunnan, China, make one-of-a-kind sinks. terracqua.net.
15. Farmhouse Sink The classic apronfront sink goes glam with a brushed-nickel finish. nativetrails.net. 16. Soap Bring the spa to you with Acca Kappa’s luxe Italian soaps and lotions. Our favorite scent: White Moss. shopaccakappa.com. 17. Grill A campfire for modernists: Fuego’s outdoor grills offer an architectural take on BBQ. fuegoliving.com.
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22. Range Hood There’s no need to shout. New range hoods from Sirius offer plenty of power with hardly any noise. sirius hoods.com.
26. Door Hardware Door jewelry in a naturally ergonomic shape, thus the name “Ergo.” martinpierce.com.
23. Shower Head Surge? Spray? Sprinkle? Whatever your shower style, the Hansa2day can accommodate it. hansa.com.
27. Bath Console More monolith than sink, the freestanding “Patio Console” looks great from every angle. wsbathcollec tions.com.
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28. Butcher-Block Countertop With intricate inlays in exotic woods, these custom counters are like nothing you’ve seen before. glumber.com.
style | shopping 34. Steam Oven Good for you and the environment, Viking’s convection oven uses steam to gently cook food, retaining vitamins and saving energy. vikingrange.com. 35. Wine Cooler To preserve, serve or simply admire, the MasterCool is a smart addition to your wine collection. miele.com.
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29. Drawer Pull You’ll love to touch the textured “Caviar” pull. mnghardware.com. 30. Coffee Center Forget Starbucks. Ariston’s Coffee Centers can do it all right at home, from espresso to latte, venti to grande. aristonappliances.us. 31. Refrigerator It’s a fridge. It’s a TV (with 15" LCD screen). The GR-P227S. lge.com. 32. Cast-Iron Sinks Sinks in colors as fun to say as they are to look at, like Vapour Blue and Black n’ Tan. kohler.com.
33. Wooden Sink This
wood basin from the “Water Jewels” collection makes a strong spa statement. vitra-usa.com.
38. Pewter Countertop So beautiful, you’ll hate to use it...almost. Durable, food-safe and handcrafted in Normandy. purcellmurray.com.
43. Tub Faucet
Think of all the things (a glass of champagne, romance novels) the Axor Massaud’s clever shelf can hold. hansgrohe-usa.com.
39. Log Vanity Once a tree stump left by loggers, now an heirloom-quality “green” vanity that’s truly one of a kind. cedarmountaincollec tion.com. 40. Pro-Style Range Cook like a pro (or at least look like one) with Aga’s high-performance, stainlesssteel “Legacy” range. aga-ranges.com.
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44. Toe-Kick Cabinet Ingenious! That wasted space beneath your kitchen cabinets becomes shallow storage for anything from linens to baking sheets. diamond2.com.
49. Tank Lever Flushing just got a lot more interesting, thanks to this unexpected chrome lever. newportbrass.com.
45. Bamboo Tile “Kura Bamboo” tiles feature end-grain slices of bamboo. stonepewteraccents .com.
36. Shower Head It’s called the “MultiPebble” shower head, but we can’t help thinking of shiny toadstools. vitra-usa.com.
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46. Pipeless Spa Bath Forget those
37. Door Pull We can’t keep our hands off Hawk Hill’s handsome, strong and sturdy bronze “Glacier” pulls. hawkhillhard ware.com.
water-guzzling spa tubs that are so hard to sanitize. SANIJET’s greener and cleaner pipeless version needs 98% less water for cleaning and significantly fewer chemicals, too. sanijet.com.
41. Pedestal Sink Green and chic: A recycled column is crowned with an icy blue glass basin. bearcreekglass.com. 42. Shower Door Finally! A clean, minimalist look from the first truly frameless sliding shower door. fleurco.com.
47. Wood Counter Stone Forest’s one-ofa-kind natural-edge wood slab countertop is the perfect canvas for a rustic stone sink. stoneforest.com. 48. Appliance Pull Dress up your fridge with the oversized “California Craftsman” appliance pull. atlashomewares.com.
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50. Mosaic Tile Crafted from renewable bamboo, “Sobu” tiles add modern green design to kitchen or bath. walkerzanger.com.
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