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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, commercial grade sinks by Elkay, elegant freestanding soaker tubs by Porcher and therapeutic bath systems by BainUltra. Also here: minimalist fixtures from Riobel, Philippe Starck’s wall-mounted 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 meat packing 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

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