Modello I heated towel bars from Amba fit seamlessly among this space’s dark accents.
REFINED LINES R efining literally refers to the process of perfecting—usually by removing impurities from some precious substance such as metal or petroleum. But while the results of that kind of refinement can be tested with relative certainty, when it comes to measuring personal refinement—as in possessing a sense of elegance, taste, precision, or subtlety—it can be a bit harder to define. IN SEARCH OF SUBTLE ELEGANCE T E X T STEWART KELLER
So we took a look at the latest and greatest offer- ings from some of our favorite brands in search of this elusive quality. What we found includes thoughtful combinations of texture lending spa-like grandeur to the bath, moments of contrast shaking things up in the kitchen, and designs that allow the rich natural pat- terns of stone and wood to shine through. Talk to a designer about ways to bring an elevated sense of refinement to your home. It may be tricky to define, but you’ll feel it when you see it. ■
Especially in Matte Black, the Moen Cambium two-handle faucet has the powerful lines of a jungle cat.
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