Kitchen & Bathroom
Blackman
85 Fifth Ave., at 16th St.; 212-337-1000; blackman.comBlackman’s Manhattan location, one of thirteen in the New York area, is the largest designer-bath showroom in the city. Nickel, chrome, and stainless steel dominate the selection, which features more than 75 brands, from giants like Kohler to the sleek German brand Burg. $$-$$$
Boffi Soho
31 1/2 Greene St., at Grand St.; 212-431-8282; boffisoho.comInterior designers shop here for elements that can transform a bathroom into a spalike heaven, but don’t be put off by the gallery-like atmosphere (or the absence of price tags). Novices are more than welcome. $$$ (consulting services)
Bulthaup
158 Wooster St., at Houston St.; 212-966-7183; bulthaup.comBrowse architecturally inspired kitchens, made for those who like things clean and orderly. Slick surfaces, bright finishes, and polished wood define the look, and ultimate utility defines the feel. $$$$ (consulting services)
Davis & Warshow
150 E. 58th St., nr. Lexington Ave.; 212-688-5990; daviswarshow.comDavis & Warshow carries high-end manufacturers like Duravit, Kohler, and Franke; the store will gladly work around your space limitations and budget. Look for a Bain air-massage tub and a Vitraform freestanding glass sink. $$$
Design Source by LG
115 Bowery, nr. Grand St.; 212-274-0022; ds2nyc.comThis Bowery institution has a wide selection of basic hardware for the kitchen and bathroom, as well as hinges, drawer pulls, and deadbolts for other areas of the home. $-$$$
Dom Interiors
66 Crosby St., nr. Spring St.; 212-253-5969; domshowrooms.comThe contemporary, Italian-designed kitchens here are sleek, spacious, and perfect for minimalist lofts. The large, open showroom displays items like lift-up glass wall units and back-channel accessory systems. $$$-$$$$ (consulting services)
Elgot
937 Lexington Ave., nr. 68th St.; 212-879-1200; elgokitchens.comWhile its inventory is small compared to some chain stores, Elgot offers personal attention and a staff expert in remodeling kitchens and bathrooms within the limitations of New York apartments. $$$ (consulting services)
George Taylor Specialties
76 Franklin St., nr. Church St.; 212-226-5369; vercesihardware.comFind hard-to-source vintage-style bathroom fixtures, plus high-end newer pieces from big names like Crane, American Standard, and Kohler. An on-site machine shop offers repairs and replaces old fixtures with custom ones. $$-$$$
Home & Stone
1663 Coney Island Ave., at Elm Ave., Midwood; 718-787-1000; homeandstone.comThis Brooklyn bath and kitchen showroom rivals the best of Manhattan in quantity and quality. Personal-shopping appointments are also available. $$-$$$
Poggenpohl
270 Park Ave. S., at 22nd St.; 212-228-3334; poggenpohl.de/enEuropean kitchen design in both classic and minimalist styles is the focus here, but everything is consistently modern no matter the style. Designs are noteworthy for their attention to form and innovative use of materials, be they synthetic or natural. $$-$$$
Scavolini
429 W. Broadway, nr. Prince St.; 212-219-0910; scavolini.comA mainstay of the Italian design community, Scavolini creates sleek, modern, high-end kitchens. $$$ (consulting services)
Studio Anise
23–25 Greene St., nr. Grand St.; 212-933-1406; studioanise.comThe only New York retail distributor of Agape, the makers of high-end luxury bath fixtures, they also distribute Acheo, E DePadova, and other fine European manufacturers, they display merchandise in situ, but it can be custom-designed and fit to your home. $$$
Urban Archeology
143 Franklin St., nr. Hudson St.; 212-431-4646; urbanarcheology.comItems like bathtubs, tables, and chairs come ready-made but can be customized with new fixtures; the vast selection of tile and stone can be ordered through the showroom. $$$
Waterfront Kitchens
396 Van Brunt St., nr. Dikeman St., Red Hook; 718-576-2003; waterfrontkitchens.comKitchen designs for a comfortable lifestyle are the name of the game here; everything from cabinets to countertops have an easy style. $$-$$$ (consulting services)
Waterworks
66 Crosby St., nr. Spring St.; 212-253-5969; waterworks.comIn addition to fittings, spigots, towel bars, and even bathrobes, the store carries out-of-this-world fixtures, such as the unbelievable egg-shaped matte tub in the .25 Collection. Designers rave about the depth of stock, service, and in-situ vignettes for the creatively challenged. $$
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