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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.