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K i t c h e n

Personal furniture for the kitchen

Making kitchens more personal -- with tailored architectural highlights,a relaxed,"unfitted" look and free-standing furniture -- is in.With this kind of freedom, each kitchen can be designed to fit yourunique or eclectic tastes. In one case,for example,a French armoire

was created to house a 54-inch refrigerator and freezer, complete withhand-carved door and wispy curves, for a couple who collect Frenchantiques for their home. Skilled designers are able to combine kitchenarchitecture and furniture in any numberr of ways to either blend with

or serve as a counterpoint tothe rest of the home. And youcan find these kitchen designspecialists at Klaff's in SouthNorwalk.

HOME LIFEST YLE TRENDS by

T i l e s

Coming aroundto color againPeople are coming around tocolor again after a 10-yearperiod where beige,white andmuted tiles were in fashion.Today, the desire is to makemore of a personal statement,whether your "thing" isold-world warm or cool andcontemporary. And just aboutany color tile can be created to

match or contrast with a fabric or wall color. What's more,custom color tiles aren't necessarily more expensive thanselecting from "off the shelf." Suppliers charge only a nominalfee to make samples,to make sure the glaze recipe is exactlyright. Besides red, which is tough to recreate in ceramic,you

can make any color tiles you want for adding yourpersonal touch to your

bathroom,k itchenbacksplash orentrance way.Learn more aboutcustom color tilesat Klaff'sTile &Stone Showroomin South Norwalk.

D e c o r a t i v e H a r d w a r e

Charming turn-of-the-century

English doorbell is here

Ready to replace that broken doorbell? Now would bea good time since a doorbell that has been adorningthe flats and houses of Britain for nearly 100 years isfinally available to homeowners here. The solid brassButlers Bell and accompanying Brass Pull by Byron Bells --still made from the original 1904 molds -- offer anhistoric,aesthetically unusual, and easy-to-install doorbelloption for the American home. And you don't need an

electrician! With a ring that sounds like thebell of a Good Humor ice cream truck,

the tried-and-true mechanicaltechnology works like a charm.A decorative hanging hand-pullgreets guests at the door, whilea simple coil and hanging bell

device alerts homeowners fromthe foyer that guests have arrived.

You'll find this touch of old-world ingenuityand easy elegance at Klaff's in Danburyand South Norwalk.

L i g h t i n g

From sleek and contemporary

to Country FrenchThe word from the recent big lighting shows is that consumer

trends are changing. A lot of sleek "classic" contemporary

lighting,which can work well with

any interior even antiques

is being made thesedays to meet the

burgeoning

demand. For

people with more

casual tastes, Country

French is also coming into its own, as evidenced by some uncommon

designs, including wrought iron island lights made with double-faced

clocks and wrought iron candelabras. Country French helps

create an "elegant casual" look that also fits with traditional or

contemporary styles. Whatever your tastes,it makes sense to work

with knowledgeable lighting professionals and designers who are

certified by the American Lighting Association and the American

Association of Interior Designers (ASID). You can find these professionals,

and the most comprehensive lighting selection in the country,at Klaff's in

South Norwalk and Westport.

B a t h

Vessel sinks: a unique design

twist in the bathroom

Reminiscent of charming,old-world wash basins,yet

with fresh,contemporary shapes and finishes that can

accommodate any bathroom design,vessel sinks are

enjoying a surge in popularity these days.

Available in just about any surface -- including marble,

steel, pewter, stone, and weathered copper and brass --

vessel basins fit nicely on a counter to replace an old sink, or they can sit

separately on their own stands to fit the specific contours of a

redesigned bathroom space. Hand-made glass vessels are also

particularly popular because they can be mottled,tinted or colored, tosuit any design

scheme.Klaff's in

South Norwalk and

Danbury offer a

complete selection

of vessel sinks.

The Art of Home Design

Klaffs Main Showroom: 28 Washington St. So. Norwalk, CT 866-1603

Klaffs Bath & Decorative Hardware of Danbury: 11 Newtown Rd 792-3903

Klaffs Lighting of Westport: 14 Post Road East Westport, CT 227-9024

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