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The bathroom is one of the most frequently used spaces in any home, though many homeowners forgo smart and stylish bathroom design in favor of upgrading their cooking appliances or laundry machines. But when the rest of your house is outfitted with powerful appliances, it can make your dated bathroom feel uncomfortable, unappealing and boring. Today’s bathrooms deserve to shine as an integral and exciting living space, and to help you with some upgrades, we’ve compiled some helpful tips on how to create a beautiful modern bathroom. 1. Update Your Sink and Faucet The bathroom sinks of the past were drab and boring fixtures, serving their utilitarian purposes without bringing style to the home. If you have an older home, you likely have an unappealing bathroom sink, but there are plenty of modern options you can turn to that bring both style and function to your bathroom. Contemporary sinks come in a host of unique designs, from textured glass and vitreous china sinks to ornate copper-like styles and more. Whether you want a pedestal sink, an undermount sink or a vessel sink, there’s no shortage of impressive and luxurious models to choose from. For added style, you can also invest in a premium faucet for your new sink. Today’s bathroom faucets come in a wealth of luxury styles that with bring an added touch of class to any modern bathroom. 2. Invest in a Centerpiece Bathtub The bathroom should be tranquil and relaxing living space, and nothing will bring peace

Featured Refrigerator: LG InstaView™ Door-in-Door®An Entire Collection LG InstaView™ Refrigerators at UAKCWithin the last few years, we've seen a host of refrigerator brands with a variety of new see-inside features. Each brand has unique advantages and benefits for their respective products. LG is no exception, AND they seem to lead the field in variety and selection with a host of models in various sizes and configurations. Let's see what they've got:LG InstaView™ Door-in-Door®Bringing innovation and distinctive design together, LG’s new refrigerators with InstaView™ Door-in-Door® will enhance even the most beautifully crafted kitchen.Meet Your Coolest MatchWith options including Side-By-Side, French 3-Door and 4-Door models, you can find the InstaView™ Door-in-Door® refrigerator that fits your kitchen perfectly.Raid the Fridge Without Losing Your CoolLG’s InstaView™ Door-in-Door® refrigerators bring distinctive styling and innovation to your kitchen with a tinted glass panel that allows you to see inside the easy-access door without letting the cold air out. Simply knock twice on the glass to illuminate the contents within.A Fresh Look"Food grazing" is easier than ever with the LG InstaView™ Door-in-Door® refrigerators. Experience the convenience of seeing what’s in the fridge without even opening the door, reducing cold air loss to help keep food fresher, longer.Extend Food FreshnessDoor-in-Door® with the ColdSaver™ Panel significantly reduces cold air loss by keeping it where it matters most — on the inside. More cold air means more peace of mind that food will stay fresher for longer.Space When You Need ItLG large capacity refrigerators have extra room for food storage,

Styling with New Brizo Fixtures Who Cares about Fixtures with Style Once in a while I'll hear something like, "I don't really care much about the style of my fixtures. I just need something that works and doesn't cost too much." And that's OK. Your design professional and the sales associates at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center are all about saving you money on plumbing fixtures and appliances. However, whatever your budget is, you should think about getting fixtures that not only fit your budget, but also look good in your environment. Brizo is all about great quality fixtures in a choice of styles that will take your kitchen or bath to the next level. They've even partnered with famed designer Jason Wu for a separate collection of Jason Wu signature fixtures. There's no better time to show off Brizo's Jason Wu collection than today while we're right in the middle of NYC's Fashion Week. As a designer, Jason Wu has always been driven by a curiosity to learn about construction, perfecting every detail and merging contrasting influences into his designs. The Jason Wu for Brizo collection combines sleek Scandinavian design and intricate Baroque detailing. A Matte Black finish brings a sense of elegance to the collection and is paired with cool Polished Chrome or soft Brushed Nickel on a number of accessory pieces to coordinate seamlessly into any space. Whether it's Brizo's Jason Wu collection or any other faucet, sink, tub or vanity, we urge you to think about

NEW Robern Styles and Finishes This year's KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) was not just a huge success in terms of attendance, but also the products and styles displayed created a buzz throughout the exhibit hall. Here are some of the Robern Vanities and more that helped create that buzz. TWICE THE STYLE Matching, side-by-side Adorn Vanities and M Series Cabinets with Reflexion Modular Lights create a stunning styling space for two. Integrated towel bars complete the thoughtful design. THE BEAUTY OF SIMPLICITY Uncluttered and remarkably sleek, the V14 Vanity has perfectly organized storage space for all your styling essentials. Pair with any Robern cabinet and Uplift Sconces for precise lighting that's perfect for shaving or makeup. MODULAR BEAUTY Available in nine Robern decorative glass colors and six Digital Wood™ options, the V14™ vanity offers exceptional customization. Gang cabinets horizontally or stack vertically for a seamless look that’s framed by the signature element, Brite Aluminum Trim. DETAILS, DETAILS In a powder room, style can make up for space. A slim vanity provides basic storage while allowing elements like a vessel sink or handsome wall-mounted faucet to shine. A Métallique cabinet brings a touch of Art Moderne to the look. Interesting content from Robern's blog: GRAY: MUCH MORE THAN 50 SHADES When you think of gray, what comes to mind? If it’s words like "drab", "dull" or "boring", you haven’t seen gray lately. The world is going gray, and that’s far from a bad thing. From furniture to fashion to

Breaking news in finishes for plumbing fixtures. Available through Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center We've recently covered Dornbracht's stylish fixture collections in the fashion forward CYPRUM finish, but a color that has this much elegance deserves more attention. So we're showing the new CYPRUM finish below in some different looks, and adding some more detail about this elegant rose-gold sheen. You can find the best variety of Dornbracht plumbing fixtures at the lowest prices at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC).Dornbracht has recently launched this entirely new finish that lends more style to the already stylish Dornbracht line - CYPRUM. Available only in the TARA and TARA CLASSIC collections, and in the single lever mixer PIVOT, here's how Dornbracht describes the CYPRUM finish:CYPRUM is a high-gloss finish produced using 18-carat gold and copper and is now available for the first time for kitchen fixtures. The dominance of cool white and metallic tones is passé in kitchens and interiors and individual style is increasingly characterised by warm tones and earthy, natural materials. Copper in particular is defining quality aesthetics as a contemporary fine metal. Dornbracht is adding a new rose-gold sheen to its fitting icons TARA and TARA CLASSIC, as well as its single-lever 360° range-of-motion mixer PIVOT, which it introduced in 2013. The colour of the galvanized finish is synonymous with elegance and opulence - characteristics which provide kitchens and interiors with emotion and individuality. CYPRUM

First New Appliance of the Year at UAKC Miele Launches New Gas Cooktop January 2nd, 2014 Miele announces a new 5 burner 36" gas cooktop. Effective February 17th, 2013 –– the KM2355 36” Gas cooktop –– with the possibility to flush-mount the unit and the resulting ability to let it blend into the kitchen design. The dishwasher-safe ComfortClean grates make cleaning-up easier than ever before. The flush design fits right in to the sleek European look so prominent in other Miele appliances. Few gas cooktops are capable of being installed flush to the countertop. The cooktop can be ordered for either natural or LP gas. Designated as a "super burner", the center burner goes from a low setting at 700 BTU's up to a maximum 15,000 BTU. This burner comes equipped with a wok ring. The 5 stainless steel control knobs are conveniently (and safely) located in the front center of the cooktop.With a retail price of $1899, Miele quality has never been more affordable. FEATURES 5 completely sealed burners: (1) 650 – 3,900 BTU Auxiliary burner (2) 1,100 – 6,000 BTU Normal burner (1) 1,800 – 9,500 BTU High Speed burner (1) 700 – 15,000 BTU Double-inset super burner NEW Flush mounted gas cooktop NEW Dishwasher-safe ComfortClean grates Center controlled with stainless steel knobs Ignition safety control About Miele Founded in 1899 and headquartered in Germany, Miele remains a family-owned company. Miele's goal is simple: Miele aims to manufacture the

New Affordable Design Style from GE UAKC is GE Headquarters in Soucal THE ESSENTIALS OF A STYLISH LIFE. TOTALLY WITHIN REACH. Introducing the GE Artistry™ Series. This new class of strikingly bold appliances takes the fast lane to epic style. Cool metallic handles and knobs. Sleek chrome trim. Clean and classic lines. Black or white. That's it. It's everything today's appliances are not. When it comes to features, we stripped away the fancy and kept the essential. It cools. It cooks. It heats. It cleans. All done well. Oh, and one more thing: you get a full kitchen suite for a price that won't even come close to blowing your budget. GE Artistry Series RefrigeratorsHere's the centerpiece of your future kitchen. The fridge. A bottom-freezer, to be exact. Your fresh foods and drinks are at a nice height for scanning and grabbing. Frozen foods are down below. There's tons of space, too, so you can stuff it full. Oh, and its ENERGY STAR® rated, so it won't make your electricity meter spin like crazy—giving you a clear eco-conscience. On the outside, the high-gloss crown door has a unique shine that gives some "pop" to your space and is complemented by the horizontal handles and GE badge. Super clean. Super cool. GE Artistry Series RangesThis is where the magic happens. When foods, spices and oils meet the heat. You have your choice of gas or