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Fab Fixtures

"Fixtures," says designer Linda Applewhite, "are the jewelry of the house." Only the extremely detail-oriented among us will stop to inspect doorknobs, faucets and cabinet knobs, but designers and real estate agents argue that we'll prefer the look of a place that has coordinated fixtures that are a cut above standard developer grade.

"Newer construction is so chintzy with fixtures and fittings," observes Miami-based interior designer Simon Temprell. Replacing knobs and drawer pulls "is the quickest way to make over a bathroom or kitchen," he says. And when it comes to faucets, he adds, "for $60 or $70 you can buy something infinitely better" than what you likely already have.

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Resources:

Linda Applewhite
Interior Designer, Linda Applewhite and Associates
Sausalito, CA
Phone: 415-331-2040
Website: www.lindaapplewhite.com

Simon Temprell
Designer, Evesham & Hawkes Interiors
2708G Spring Faire Court
Alexandria, VA 22315
Phone: 305-458-0833
Website: www.simontemprell.com