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Step into any appliance showroom and it’s easy to feel as if you’re drowning in a sea of brushed silver. Stainless steel has become the builder’s beige of the appliance world, and if you’re getting sick of the sight, you’re likely suffering from what industry insiders have coined “stainless fatigue.” In response, many brands are beginning to broaden their offerings. Here are three eye-catching alternatives. 1. MATTE SLATE GE french door refrigerator in Slate, $1,699, geappliances.ca. 2. GLOSSY WHITE Whirlpool french door refrigerator in White Ice, $3,049, whirlpool.ca. 3. RETRO BLUE Smeg refrigerator in Blue, $1,999, westelm.com.
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Some of summer’s greatest steals aren’t found in a store. Here’s what you BRETT WALTHER, should never pass up HOME & GARDEN when shopping the yard DIRECTOR sale circuit. GLASSWARE Perfectly coordinated sets of glassware have their place—it’s just not at the cottage. Summer living calls for a playful mix and match of shapes and styles, so have fun creating your own eclectic collection. In particular, look for pretty little juice glasses. Apart from their role at breakfast, they make great bud vases for individual blooms, and votive cups for twinkling tealights. VINTAGE DECORATING MAGAZINES Not only do old-school editions of your favourite titles serve as attractive coffee table props and conversation starters among guests, they can actually be great sources for 21st century design inspiration and longforgotten DIY techniques. BASKETS I’ve never heard anyone complain about having too much cupboard space at the cottage. Combine that with the fact that beach towels always seem to multiply over the course of the summer, and you’ve got a perfect storm for clutter. Handsome woven baskets are the perfect solution, providing a place for everything from beach toys to board games. ART FRAMES Appallingly ugly art is a yard sale staple, but try to look beyond the black velvet, howling wolves and weeping clowns for the condition of the frame. Consider swapping out the old painting with an enlarged photo from last year’s vacation, or a custom-cut pane of mirrored glass to hang in a gloomy corner.
