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CONTAIN YOURSELF
Add warmth and texture to your bath with earthy yet refined accessories like the Arles collection from Pigeon & Poodle, which offers a sophisticated array of bathroom accessories that will enhance your private space. From soap dispensers and dishes to tissue holders and wastebaskets, the polished faux horn bath collection is the perfect touch to keep your bath sanctuary both organized and beautiful.  Available at Bedside Manor / $120 - $470 / www.bedsidemanor.com

SOAK IT IN
At the day’s end, give yourself a little R&R. What better way to do that than to soak in one of internationally renowned interior designer Laura Kirar’s one-piece freestanding bathtubs crafted by KALLISTA using durable craft material. With its gracefully shaped lines and contemporary design, this versatile bath complements a wide range of bathroom styles from modern to traditional and everything in between. Available through Renaissance Tile & Bath / $5,895 / www.renaissancetileandbath.com

DRY SPELL
Known for its casual and affordable luxury bed and bath offerings, New York-based Kassatex masters the art of blending new and old with its Gramercy collection. Crafted in Portugal, this plush bath towel collection elevates classic comfort by marrying absorbent combed cotton with a graceful applique border, giving each towel an elegantly vintage appeal. Available at Bedside Manor / $13 - $40 / www.bedsidemanor.com

STEP FORWARD
Inspired from classic Art Deco style and geometric lines of pre-Columbian pyramids, the Step series from Nest Studio has stepped up its game with its new hardware for the kitchen and bath. Fabricated from solid brass, the minimalist pull series is a play of contrasting sandblasted and hand polished finishes. It’s offered in a small and large pull, handle, and bail pull, and comes in three standard finishes. Available through Nest Studio / $75 - $100 / www.nest-studio-home.com

OPTICAL OPULENCE
From the floors, to the walls, and even to the ceiling, good design is multidimensional. So make your space one that’s your own by incorporating the unexpected and unconventional that will transform a small powder room into a big stunner. Featuring ANN SACKS Maven tile in Solstice by Kelly Wearstler, the surface becomes anything but ordinary. Rather, this eye-catching and mesmerizing pattern and material adds texture and dimension to an otherwise flat surface. Depth accumulates with the addition of Laura Kirar’s Pinna Paletta console table legs and towel bar from KALLISTA shown in Nero Marquina, which is accompanied by Kirar’s sink faucet with tall spout – really putting the “pow” in powder room.  Available through Hughes Kitchen & Bath Collection and ANN SACKS / Price upon request / www.hugheshuntersville.com; www.annsacks.com

STONE AGE
Through modern-day technology and innovation, we no longer live in the stone ages. However, there is a renaissance going on where we’re taking natural materials and reinterpreting them for today’s use. Known for its commitment to creating elements that bring organic beauty, versatility, complexity, and utility of water into the home, Canadian kitchen and bath manufacturer Aquabrass introduces its MARMO collection, the first collection within its high-end designer Black Series line. Sourced from Italian and Spanish quarries, the MARMO collection celebrates marble in its natural state and reimagines it through a contemporary design lens. The collection is offered in two marble finishes, Bianco Carrara and Nero Marquina, a standard polished chrome along with 16 custom plating finishes which range from a sparkling rose gold to “Montreal Black,” its newest plating finish that’s a matte black. Available through Aquabrass / Starting at $795 for polished chrome; $995 for custom plating / www.aquabrass.com


DARK & STORMY
For a small space like a powder room, filling the air with a fragrant scent is essential.  With its range of candles, soaps, diffusers, and more, NEST Fragrances, the luxury home and fine fragrance maker, offers a beautiful distraction. There are 20 scents to choose from, including its Moroccan Amber. This exotic perfume encompasses notes of Moroccan amber, sweet patchouli, heliotrope, bergamot and accented with a hint of eucalyptus – giving off a sweet yet masculine aroma that will have your guests taking notice. Available at Cotswold Market Place / liquid soap $22, lotion $24 / www.cotswoldmarketplace.com

AROMATHERPAY
Inspired by the fig tree, renowned Diptyque’s Figuier candle is an intense fragrance that envelopes the senses. With its captivating notes of warm tree bark, freshness of its leaves, and the milky sap of its fruit, the invigorating scent will enchant the nose. Available at Capitol / $64 / www.capitolcharlotte.com

BLADES OF GLORY
You don’t have to be a professional chef to know that ordinary kitchen knives just don’t cut it – literally. You also don’t have to be an aficionado in the kitchen to own a superior set of steel. Shun, a Japanese fine cutlery company, knows this best. Its Hikari 7-piece knife block set is as beautiful as it is sharp. Named Hikari after the Japanese word for “illumination,” the masterfully crafted knives in this set are distinguished by their stunning birch PakkaWood handles and “hornet’s nest” pattern. Extraordinarily sharp with a long-lasting edge, the blades have micro serrations that reduce friction for clean, effortless slices that enhance the flavor of the food. The set includes five essential knives, as well as a dual-textured honing steel and solid birch block for eye-catching display and easy access. Available through Williams-Sonoma / $1,199.95 / www.williams-sonoma.com

BRONZE MEDAL
Gone are the days when kitchen sinks are just utilitarian basins for washing dishes. Known for their superior ingenuity and design, Rocky Mountain Hardware has elevated and redefined the farmhouse sink, which was once often attributed to rustic settings. With its linear silhouette, exquisite material of fine art-grade bronze, and masterful craftsmanship, this stunning fixture is more of a work of art. Available in a number of finishes, all of which patina with variation, this elegant crown jewel takes first prize in the kitchen. Available through Bird Decorative Hardware & Bath / $19,377 / www.birddecorativehardware.com

PATTERN PLAY
For days when you can’t make it out of the kitchen to sit down to eat, set up a casual dining spot on the island or at the breakfast nook to enjoy your meal. And just because you’re scarce on time, you need not skimp out on proper etiquette. For times like these, opt for a less formal linen like the Lulia napkin to adorn your lap. Available as a set of four in an assorted vivid colors and patterns, these beautifully screenprinted napkins pair well with your everyday table setting. Available through Anthropologie / $32 / www.anthropologie.com

 TRAY CHIC
Presentation is key to making a good first impression. So whether you’re serving up a pork roast or a cheese and charcuterie platter for dinner guests, display your taste for the finer things with an exquisite serving tray. Made of solid acacia wood and adorned with pure emerald handles and 24 karat gold trim, ANNA by RabLabs’ handsome small Bosque tray combines nature’s elements with refinement that will make a lasting mark. Available through Elizabeth Bruns / $480 / www.elizabethbruns.com