1 WATERWORKS
Soup-To-Nuts Kitchens Its first kitchen showroom opens this month in New York (more locations to come); in-house designers can help with everything from simple upgrades to full renovations.
Think Sinks The company considers this the kitchen workhorse, and its models range from bar-size to nearly five feet long.
Island Style Freestanding, built-in, marble-top, clad in steel—it has or will create just about any kind of island.
Finishing Touches A full line of accessories—serving boards, salt boxes, table linens—make for the easiest of upgrades.
2 LOWE'S
Furnishings Galore Choose from more than 300 islands and 4,000 stools, like the Stefie barstool at right.
Made-To-Order Cabinets A wide range of styles produced by Schuler, one of the most trusted names in the business.
Top-End Options Appliances by premium companies, including…