Made of warp-proofed bamboo. 13 in. high; $40;simplehuman.com
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For the DIY-er
The DIY-er's personality: “I’m not fazed by Allen wrenches or plumbing tape—just hand me that level and stand back.”
Pendant light
The Astron fixture adds a retro accent. 8-in. diameter; $130;rejuvenation.com
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Hand-held showerhead
No more wrestling with a slippery “dial”—just flip the head over to change sprays. From $107;us.kohler.com
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Towel bar
Rustic, dark bronze finish can read modern or salvage. From $29;westelm.com
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Aluminum robe hook
For when you really need a spare hand, or two. $48; at Anthropologie stores.
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Bamboo cabinet
Set this 65-in.-high space-saver over the toilet for almost-instant (assembly is required) storage. $160;bedbathandbeyond.com
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Magazine rack and paint
Hang your reading material on the wall (wood composite and acrylic; 193/4 x 113/4 x 21/2 in.; $50;cb2.com), which you’ve painted in Leisure Green (2035-60), using Benjamin Moore’s low-VOC Aura Bath & Spa formulation ($66/gallon;benjaminmoore.com).
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For the contractor wanna-be
The contractor wanna-be's personality: “I record every episode of Holmes on Homes—even the repeats. (I also have the number of a really good handyman.)”
Oak medicine cabinet
A vintage look, plus mirrors both inside and out. 171/2 x 271/2 x 61/4 in.; from $395;restorationhardware.com
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Freestanding basin
Made from recycled glass, the 18-in.-diameter Shibui’s as close as you can get to sea glass. From $1,200;gleenglass.comfor retailers.
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Glass tiles
The hues of these Blazestone tiles come from the recycled glass they’re made of. Made to order (from $9/2-in. teardrop);bedrockindustries.com
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Wallpaper
L.A.’s own Kreme brand is moisture-resistant. $195/16-ft. roll of Sundials in the Handcraft Collection;kremelife.com
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Washlet
Retrofit your toilet with Toto’s B100—the heated seat is only the beginning. From $649;totousa.com
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Sink cabinet
SModern lines disguise plenty of storage in Ikea’s Godmorgon/Bråviken combo. $379 for 311/2-in.-wide cabinet in oak veneer; at Ikea stores.