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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 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 eat up 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 etchedstone 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

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