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"Successful kitchens and baths share two crucial characteristics: They work well and they look good. And when it comes to style and substance, each of this year&amp;#039;s ten award winners raises the standard. They have created new and better options for bringing comfort, functionality, and good looks to two of the most important rooms in our homes.           Moen Copper Colonnade  Professional chefs may love their copper cookware for the way it performs, and the rest of us do too, but we also like to hang those precious pots all over the room because of the marvelous way light catches and bounces off their polished surfaces. There is nothing like burnished copper to create that sense of instant warmth. Moen&amp;#039;s Copper Colonnade kitchen faucet offers the same bright finish to set a classic stage for the home kitchen. The special LifeShine finish employs titanium along with copper, so the Colonnade won&amp;#039;t corrode or tarnish. It&amp;#039;s so tough that it can even stand up to steel wool (not that you would, but you could). The Colonnade has familiar Moen features including a pull-out, washerless spray controlled by the touch of a button. Copper Colonnade kitchen faucet by Moen, 800-BUY-MOEN.           Amerock Evolutions So your kitchen or bath decor seems just a tad tired. Well, maybe those rooms don&amp;#039;t really need a total makeover, they might just need a special little something, jewelry perhaps. As any fashionista would tell you, accessories can make or break an ensemble. And that&amp;#039;s just as true for your cabinetry. Your cabinets, for example, can take on a          Thomasville Cabinetry at Home Depot Cabinets with a furniture feel have been a winner for kitchens and baths. Why not take the idea to the next logical step with cabinets actually made by a trusted name in furniture? Thomasville delves into cabinetry with four different collections that will ease nervous homeowners through what can otherwise be a rather daunting choice of styles, woods, and finishes. Thomasville streamlines the process by separating its cabinets into lifestyle categories\u2014Estate (fine details and sophisticated looks), Meadow (casual), Courtyard (European traditions), and City Place (contemporary)\u2014that make it easy to find the look that will best complement your home&amp;#039;s decor. An exclusive partnership with Home Depot stores nationwide makes the shopping even easier. Kitchen cabinets by Thomasville and available through The Home Depot, 800-430-3376.            Kenmore Elite HE3t Movie-star good looks and the muscle to tackle the toughest laundry. The Kenmore Elite HE3t washer and dryer are a tough act to beat. Engineered for performance, the Elite HE3t washer&amp;#039;s name spells it all out. HE3 stands for high efficiency in three areas: cleaning, capacity, and conservation. The &amp;quot;t&amp;quot; is for thermal booster; a built-in water heater treats stains at different temperatures from the main wash cycle and can power up to a sanitary cycle that kills mold and allergens. With enough capacity to wash 22 towels at a time, the Elite still uses less than half the water of a conventional washer. This translates into big savings on utility costs for customers. Plus, an automatic water-level system can detect load weight, so it doesn&amp;#039;t matter whether you&amp;#039;re washin         Kohler Sok  Here&amp;#039;s to one of the most inviting bath ideas we&amp;#039;ve seen in some time. Kohler&amp;#039;s ultra-deep Sok combines the style and sensual aesthetic of a spa soaking tub with the functional demands of a home bath. Fill up the tub and sink right in. The 24.5-inch-deep tub allows bathers to relax in water up to their chins. Meanwhile, the Sok&amp;#039;s thoughtful design actually conserves water by allowing spillover, which is collected in the channel rim and recirculated. A built-in water heater maintains a constant, comfortable temperature and 11 jets add gentle bubbles. Available in white, almond, and biscuit tones that can be encased in your choice of materials (wood, tile, concrete, and more) the Sok&amp;#039;s restful design is as relaxing to the eye as it is to the soul. Sok overflowing  bath by Kohler, 800-4-KOHLER.            GE Profile Arctica  Monumental changes in meal preparation are in the offing, thanks to innovations of the Arctica from GE&amp;#039;s Profile line. The side-by-side refrigerator/freezer puts control of food storage in your hands, allowing you to customize cooling for varying menu needs. Need to chill down that bottle of wine for your dinner guests, fast? No problem. Use the CustomCool setting on Express Chill, and it&amp;#039;ll be ready by the time the doorbell rings. Inspired to invite the crowd over for an impromptu barbecue? Call on the Express Thaw setting to defrost meats in half the time. Electronic sensors are on the job 24/7, monitoring temperatures at different points inside the refrigerator and calling on the FrostGuard to minimize freezer burn. The Arctica&amp;#039;s looks are just as revolutionary. Subtly contoured doors incorpor         Fisher &amp;amp;amp; Paykel cooktop  Whether or not space is a major consideration in your kitchen, the Fisher &amp;amp;amp; Paykel GC901 recessed cooktop increases your layout and storage options. At a depth just shy of 3 inches, the expansive 36-inch cooktop allows room for installation of an oven or cabinet drawers (or even Fisher &amp;amp;amp; Paykel&amp;#039;s signature DishDrawer dishwasher) underneath. The brushed stainless-steel cooktop sits virtually flush to the counter, rising a mere 5/8 of an inch above the surface. And with five burners designed to handle specific jobs\u2014from the rapid-fire 14,000-Btu burner for grilling or wok cooking to the gentle-simmer burner with precision flame control\u2014this unit answers the most sophisticated cooking needs. Cooktop by Fisher &amp;amp;amp; Paykel, 800-863-5394.             Hansa Designo Line  Maybe we shouldn&amp;#039;t keep harping about it, but we think it does bear repeating: The right details can make a world of difference in just how finished a new or remodeled bath looks, but making choices that we&amp;#039;ll be living with for quite some time can be an intimidating task. Because it simplifies the decision-making process, we like Hansa America&amp;#039;s Designo line of bath accessories. First, the sleek chrome designs have an unmistakable European flair with a dash of color and unexpected styling that add a touch of whimsy. Then, just as satisfying as good looks is the range of coordinated amenities that the Designo line offers. A bath-robe hook, a wall-mounted liquid soap dispenser\u2014of course they&amp;#039;re there, along with everything else you&amp;#039;d expect, and more. Naturally, a toilet paper holder is one of the essentials, but you could also          Mannington American Rustics  The strong appeal of classic wood flooring became beautifully self-evident with the debut of the American Rustics collection from Mannington Wood Floors. Offered in two wood species, Chesapeake Hickory and Brandywine Oak, and a variety of hues\u2014ranging from warm Amber to the dark richness of Olde Towne\u2014American Rustics was designed as a ready complement for rustic county furnishings. Like those treasured pieces of furniture, this engineered-wood flooring comes with the similarly handsome distressed patina of age that one might expect to find in a grand house with a century of history. While they have a rustic appearance, the five-inch-wide planks offer the advantage of a high-tech protective finish with a 25-year warranty. American Rustic Engineered-wood  flooring collection by Mannington Mills, Inc., 800-356-6787.             Franke Beach System  For all its sculptural glory, the Beach sink system from Franke merits kudos, above all, for its functionality. The undermount system almost defies you to find all of the ways to utilize its multiple functions. The basic premise is simple: Most of us spend two thirds of our time in the kitchen at the sink\u2014washing, rinsing, chopping, cleaning up. Why not incorporate all those tasks into a sink prep area with interchangeable accessories? Lock the bowl into place to catch vegetables after chopping on the cutting board. Unlock the bowl and insert the colander to rinse salad greens, then set them aside on the rack to drain. Remove the bowls to create a deeper sloping basin for cleanup and when you&amp;#039;re done, flip the cutting board over to cover the entire unit. (The accessories are even designed to fit right insid "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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