RENOVATION
indoors
Loaded with smart features,
these new machines prove that
“hot” and “colors” can mix.
i. Steam cleaning targets stains, odor, and wrinkles,
while a set of drawers provides storage. Also available:
a work surface that spans the top of the washer and
dryer. Duet Steam in Aspen, $3,230 as shown; whirlpool
.com
2.
Special drying features in this pair are
designed to reduce laundry time. Epic z in Arctic Blue,
$1,900 as shown with electric dryer; maytag.com
3.
Eliminate the guesswork and the mess: Detergent and
fabric softener stored in the washer’s pedestal are
automatically dispensed. SmartDispense in Vermilion
Red, $2,400 as shown; geappliances.com
4.
A washer
with an energy-efficient cycle and a condensation
dryer that doesn’t require venting stack for ease. Axxis
in white, pair starts at $2,200; boschappliances.com 1®
Wondering about energy
efficiency? Although you won’t
have any trouble finding a
front-loading washer that’s
Energy Star-qualified, don’t
bother looking for that
designation on a dryer. The
Environmental Protection
Agency doesn’t label dryers
because there’s not enough
difference in energy use
among models.
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Turn a small space into a special place.
Agio® presents the perfect mixer for any gathering. The Martini Bar ensemble from
Agio’s Parker collection blends rich outdoor textures and colors, pouring it all into a
solution that’s ideal for space-conscious settings:
•
All pieces feature better-than-genuine Tesserd* all weather wicker
•
Beveled stone tops graces bar table and bar trolley.
• Bar stools are cushioned in prestigious all-weather Sunbrella
*
fabric.
•
Enduring cast aluminum accents lend elegance and support.
Visit us at www.agio-usa.com to find your nearest Agio retailer. And turn a small space
on a balcony, patio, porch or any outdoor niche into everyone’s favorite gathering place.
Life Begins Outdoors.
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