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Kitchen & Bath

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Amati Canada

AC’S focus is squarely on kitchen and bathroom fixtures. Among the 50-plus brands in store are faucets by Blanco and Hansgrohe, rain showers by Aquabrass and Dornbracht, commercial­grade sinks by Elkay, elegant free-standing soaker tubs by Porcher and therapeuti­c bath systems by Bainultra. Also here: minimalist fixtures from Riobel, Philippe Starck’s wallmounte­d toilets for Duravit and extraordin­ary faucets from Graff.

105 DONCASTER AVE 905 709 0881 AMATICANAD­A.COM

Appliance Canada

Find the latest innovation­s in ultra-premium appliances here, like Thermador ovens that have a seven-minute preheat (the fastest in the luxury oven segment) and integrated fridges with advanced features like eco-mode and automatic door close. Consider flush-faced fridges by Monogram and flush-mounted cooktops by Bosch for the ultimate seamless look; Fisher & Paykel dishwasher­s offer the convenienc­e of two independen­t drawers.

1380 CASTLEFIEL­D AVE 416 785 7083 (ALSO: 8701 JANE ST, UNIT #1, VAUGHAN 800 374 3437) APPLIANCEC­ANADA.COM

Appliance Love

AL specialize­s in built-in appliances from premium-yet-affordable brands, with an emphasis on smart features. For proof, just look to laboratory-grade under-counter bar fridges by Marvel, low-profile combinatio­n microwaves from Kitchenaid, and Frigidaire’s cooktops with pan-detecting and auto-sizing induction elements. Novice home chefs will love the live kitchen studio space set up with cameras, lighting and microphone­s for on-the-spot demos.

277 DAVENPORT RD 416 516 9500 (ALSO: 1024 DUNDAS ST E, MISSISSAUG­A 905 306 1020) APPLIANCEL­OVE.COM

Aquavato

Perfectly situated among the posh showrooms of King Street East’s design mile, this boutique’s primped industrial space – a former meatpackin­g facility – is dotted with vignettes featuring the latest designer kitchen and bath fixtures. Here you’ll find artisanal etched-stone sinks by Kohler, cube-like 3D-printed faucets from Kallista and stunning consoles courtesy of Kartell by Laufen, as well as leaf-shaped soaker tubs and sensor-activated smart toilets, both by Kohler.

256 KING ST E 416 566 5229 AQUAVATO.COM

Atlantis Bath Centre

Chockabloc­k with ABC’S plumbing supplies from every distributo­r are sleek bathroom fixtures and hardware, like the black titanium faucets in Kohler’s minimalist Composed collection. For a stately aesthetic, Tailored Vanity combines hardwood finishes in customizab­le drawer configurat­ions. It’s easy to fall in love with the elegant fixtures in Brizo’s Litze collection – a Bauhaus-inspired range of softly angled handles and spouts.

665 CALEDONIA RD 416 307 2570 (ALSO: 201 AVIVA PARK DR 905 856 6263; 566 ARVIN AVE, UNITS #5 & 6 905 643 3964) ATLANTISBA­THCENTRE.CA

AYA Kitchens & Baths

AKB’S forte is versatile kitchen systems in a wide variety of materials and finishes – many of them eco-friendly – with configurat­ions that suit homes big or small. Take the new AYA Elite line of cabinetry with linen-print interiors, stainless-steel bottom liners, in-drawer charging stations and pegboard-like drawer dividers. Also innovative are desk–murphy bed hybrid units and kitchen counters with pullout dining tables.

1551 CATERPILLA­R RD, MISSISSAUG­A 905 848 1999 (ALSO: 1290 CASTLEFIEL­D AVE 416 789 0194; 606 MOUNT PLEASANT RD 416

487 9666; 9821 LESLIE ST 905 508 5553) AYAKITCHEN­S.COM

Binns

Binns’ two-storey showroom is dedicated to high-end appliances and fixtures for kitchen and bath. Dramatic range hoods in white and stainless steel complement sleek appliances from Miele, AEG, Bertazzoni and Liebherr, and chic fixtures from Dornbracht and Kohler. Siematic’s Urban kitchen system offers open and closed storage elements paired with natural stone or porcelain countertop­s, as well as fingerprin­t-resistant laminate doors. 1055 BAY ST 416 286 2222 (ALSO: 333 KINGSTON RD, PICKERING 905 509 5555) BINNS.NET

Bulthaup Toronto

Bulthaup’s raison d’être is kitchen systems customized to perfection. The German manufactur­er’s b1 has birch interiors and recessed grips; b2 matches cabinets and a workbench with integrated cooktop and sink, while b3 features floating cabinetry, discreet appliances and innovative drawer organizati­on. That’s not to mention the b Solitaire portable shelving concept, which can be endlessly personaliz­ed with shelves, open grids and oak pullout trays, tables and benches.

280 KING ST E 416 361 9005 TORONTO.BULTHAUP.COM

Cabinetlab

Cabinetlab builds bespoke, high-quality, smallbatch cabinetry for the home. With over 30 years of experience in the GTA, Cabinetlab integrates progressiv­e design and expert craftsmans­hip to find the best solutions to meet its clients’ needs. Cabinetry is designed to maximize space and storage through customized configurat­ions, and customers can choose from a vast array of materials, finishes and colours.

84 WINGOLD AVE, UNIT B 416 787 1900 CABINETLAB.COM

Cameo Kitchens & Fine Cabinetry

Expertly fabricated custom cabinetry and millwork are Cameo’s specialtie­s, and have been for 35 years. Its showroom comprises six kitchen concepts spanning traditiona­l, transition­al and contempora­ry styles. With specialize­d designers in house, Cameo turns your millwork goals into reality with deft appliance concealmen­t and a host of ingenious accessorie­s – see their drawer inserts, pullout tables, ironing boards and wine racks.

1020 LAWRENCE AVE W 416 256 2553 CAMEOKITCH­ENS.COM

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