1] Suite Deal
From an Italian company that made its name with stylish pro-style ranges: Get one as part of a four-piece Energy Star rated suite-a 30-inch range, vent hood, fridge, and dishwasher-all at a tasty price. From $7,245; veronaappliances.com
2] Statement Sink
Go for the gold in a big way with this gleaming 3914-inch-wide basin. Left alone, its "living finish" will patina with use-or seal it to protect that as-new gleam. Polished Brass Single Sink, $1,465; devolkitchens.com
3] One Oven, Multiple Cooking Methods
Ovens that air fry are all the rage right now. This model ups the ante with the addition of a low-andslow sous vide setting, which uses heat and airflow to deliver moist, flavorful results without the need for vacuum sealing. And it steam bakes and roasts, too. 30" Electric Double Wall Oven with Air Sous Vide, $4,699; electrolux.com
4] Shower in Style
Black-rimmed shower doors are spiffing up baths like never before. This one gets a boost from easy-care coated glass. Unidoor Madrid Shower Door, $1,236; dreamlineshowers.com
5] Smart Storage
One surefire way to elevate a bath: with a furniture-quality vanity made from sustainably harvested, hard-wearing white oak with sleek black metal accents. Linear 60" Bath Vanity, $3,399; roomandboard.com
6] Double Impact
A box-shaped pull delivers twice as much metal in an open, finger-friendly design. These come in black, silver, and gold and in a range of sheens, from glossy to matte. Urban Suite Box Pulls, from $17 each; ashleynorton.com
7] Finesse on Tap
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