Issue #26.3 - September 2019

Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly

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TRIED & TESTED: FOOT SPAS
Featuring massaging rollers underfoot, bubbles that were streamlined around the outer edge of my feet and two infrared lights that maintained the water temperature, the Beurer Foot Bubblespa didn't leave much to complain about. The foot spa also offe
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From The Editor
I must confess, I love awards season. Yes, the Grammys and Logies are entertaining and all, but the KBDi Designer Awards are what I really look forward to. Each year, they deliver something I’m passionate about: good design. This year’s KBDi Designer
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Kitchens
Looking to renovate, or build your new home? Imagine your emotions when your dream kitchen becomes a reality. To begin the process, either Peter or Cliff will visit your home to discuss your specific requirements because quality and functionality are
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Natural Selection
There’s something about being at one with nature that’s very soothing, so imagine if you could replicate that feeling of relaxation you get when holidaying by the water. Well, you can mimic the feeling of showering under a waterfall or indulging in a
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Alfresco Delight
There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned barbecue by the pool with family and friends, but why stop there? Today’s alfresco kitchens boast not just a barbecue, but also a replica of your main kitchen, including a serious stove, a good outdoor rangeh
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The Hot List
The ergonomic IXEO all-in-one solution from Tefal off ers a pretty cool option for steaming your clothes. Its upright position means it can slot anywhere in your laundry, allowing you to adjust the height accordingly for whoever is operating it. The
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Style On Tap
When it comes to the bathroom, tapware and mixers can be the unsung heroes of your design. These small yet simple finishing touches can really take your room from mundane to marvellous. Gone are the days of the boring basics; now you can mix up these
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Shaker Meets Industrial
Looking for a tree change, the homeowners purchased a 1910 return verandah villa in the heart of Strathalbyn, South Australia. Rather than modifying the structure of the existing villa, the homeowners requested a new open-plan footprint with a glass
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Unique Aesthetic
When the homeowners decided to renovate the kitchen in their 1960s home, they knew they wanted a unique design that captured their home’s quirky vibe. The kitchen is situated within the open-plan living/dining area and the owners wanted to focus on a
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Pretty In Pink
Designed as part of a pavilion-style new-build home, the modern farmhouse barn look was the brief for this kitchen. It was built for the client’s mother, so good ergonomics and functionality were an absolute must. The homeowners wanted to incorporate
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Old Meets New
The period-style home’s kitchen space was dark, small and disconnected from the main living and dining rooms. The homeowners decided to renovate and wanted a new modern kitchen with some traditional elements. As the homeowners were a conservative cou
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Sensational Symmetry
The homeowners wanted their home’s existing kitchen, laundry and bathroom spaces on the lower level to be renovated into a new kitchen, scullery and laundry space. They provided architectural plans of the existing and new proposed layouts, so Shane a
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Contemporary Elegance
The brief from the client, R.E.P Building, was to design a bathroom that would be cohesive with the rest of the home’s modern architecture and finishes. The client desired a modern and contemporary design that featured a level of understated elegance
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Functionality Factor
The brief for this kitchen renovation was clear: the homeowner wanted a clean, open-plan space with a gallery-feel, creating a blank canvas to showcase their eclectic art & collectables. The use of veined stone was a high priority, as were the inclus
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Modern Magnificence
This open-plan double galley-style kitchen is the integral connecting point between the front, rear and width of the home. With a sleek, minimalist outlook, its sophisticated palette of timber veneer and brushbox flooring is tempered by the addition
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Modern Magic
The busy homeowner was building a home with the intention of creating a place to relax, unwind, and entertain family and friends. He approached Michelle to design the proposed kitchen plan in a way that ensured the space was not blocked off from the
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A Modern Twist
Helen was approached by the homeowners to transform their existing dark internal kitchen, lounge room and outside laundry into an extended open-plan family space with easy access and natural flow from the front to the rear of the home. The space was
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STYLE & CLASS
A small but incredibly stylish inner-city apartment overlooking the harbour has been given the star treatment with this renovation. Muted tones provide a sophisticated ambience in the bathroom, with a hand-stitched veneer adding a point of difference
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Contemporary Coastal
Marrying contemporary and coastal design with an architectural twist, this striking kitchen boasts both aesthetic appeal and high-end functionality. Eliesha was approached by the homeowners to create a unique space in celebration of their sea change,
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Apartment Living
This spectacular apartment kitchen didn’t always look this way. On the contrary, it was dated and lacked functionality before Estelle was brought in to work her magic. The homeowners had a specific look in mind for their new kitchen. They were after
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Modern Cottage Vibes
The brief was to redesign an existing small kitchen that was lacking in fuctionality. The new space needed to be practical, with a cottage feel to reflect the style of the dwelling. The homeowners requested a large pantry, a wall oven, ample storage
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Luxury On A Budget
The living area and kitchen pictured are the standout features of this home — wow-factor spaces that were planned from the get-go. The homeowners wanted their entertainer’s kitchen to be visually appealing and tie in with the adjoining living area; t
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Coastal Aesthetic
Clean lines, functional storage and plenty of working space for a variety of activities — this was the client’s brief and Rosanna nailed it with this classic, Hamptons-inspired kitchen. The large peninsular bench is finished in Corian Witch Hazel, wh
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Minimalism With Style
The brief for this bathroom renovation was to create a minimalist-style ensuite with clean, modern lines, good use of space, modern fittings and plenty of storage. A walk-in showering area with good purpose lighting was requested, with a niche for sh
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A Luxurious Retreat
The brief for this bathroom renovation was to create a luxurious retreat featuring statement modern fittings. It needed to be a space where the homeowner could have some quiet time away from her busy professional life. We think Helene, working with T
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Comfort Meets Style
The kitchen you see did not always look this way. On the contrary, the home’s previous U-shaped kitchen was ripped out completely in order to design and build this larger, more open area that is both inviting and abundant in casual dining space. The
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Art Deco Meets Luxury
The homeowners requested a functional family bathroom that had wow factor, to impress guests who visited their home. The existing room lacked privacy and contained too many elements, making the space impractical. As you walk down the hall towards the
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Newly Traditional
This kitchen in a 1929 Queensland cottage needed to complement the home’s traditional aesthetic. The homeowner requested a new kitchen that would increase the functionality and workflow of the space while paying homage to the home’s charming architec
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A Stellar Renovation
Faced with this challenging renovation project, Maggie knew she needed to begin by convincing her clients to knock down all walls within the kitchen, pantry, wine cellar and laundry so she could redesign the space from scratch. The removal of the wal
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Shaker Meets Australiana
The homeowners had just purchased a 25-year-old Australiana cottage in Perth and were looking for a new traditional-style kitchen. They requested light finishes that would blend with the look of their home and furniture. With all walls approved for d
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Heavenly Hamptons
The homeowner was building a Hamptons-style home and wanted it to feature a Hamptons-style kitchen which would be in full view from their entertaining areas. The homeowners were both from large Italian families, so a kitchen equipped for cooking and
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Open Plan Scandi
The homeowners approached Nicole, who they had worked with before, knowing exactly what they wanted to achieve. The only catch was that their new space was a lot smaller than their current kitchen. They loved clean lines and requested this, along wit
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Jet Masters
Nothing epitomises luxury like a spa bath in your own home. Forget the ski resort or luxury hotel you visit once in a blue moon, because the range of domestic spas has never been vaster, or bubblier! While practicality and functionality should always
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Alfresco Escapades
07 Solo submersion is great, but sometimes you want to soak with a handful of your nearest and dearest. Enter the myTeam 10-person spa from Sapphire Spas. The gallant beauty barely breaks a sweat under the load of almost a dozen fully grown humans. R
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Five-star Living
You can enjoy a five-star experience at home every day when you have a luxurious yet functional space such as this one. This bathroom is a study in high-quality products, from the floor-to-ceiling Elba marble that wraps around the space to the luxe c
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Modern Renovation
This home’s previous bathroom was dated and lacking in functionality, so a complete renovation was what the homeowners wanted from the get-go. When the door was opened, all you could see was the toilet. The original shower was a small brown glass box
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What A Suite
Dramatic indigo cabinetry is a defining feature in this sumptuous master bathroom and matching powder room that have a Hamptons look and updated the aesthetic with a modern twist. In the powder room, a round leather-framed mirror vies for attention a
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Welcome To New York
It’s an urban jungle out there! Welcome the New York look into your home with a striking splashback like this one and holiday-worthy views. The ensuite in this home is striking. Rounded mirrors and matt black sinks add a sense of style and sophistica
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Act Of Brilliance
You’ll be feeling brilliant in a stylish space such as this. We adore this bathroom with its feature vanity, striking bath, and of course the amazing tapware that really helps set the tone for the room. The window acts as a spotlight, allowing the su
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Sensational Space
When floorspace is at a premium and you want to achieve a high-end look in your bathroom, it can seem impossible. But with the right team, like the group at Magic Kitchens and Furniture and Paulmarc’s Developments, you can achieve an expensive finish
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Practically Perfect
Mary Poppins was right — it takes a spoonful of sugar to make the medicine go down. Doing laundry is rarely an enjoyable task but when you have a room such as this to do it in, you’ll be completing the activity with a spring in your step. This laundr
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The Bold And The Beautiful
Despite being an ensuite, this was the largest bathroom in this Queensland home. By mixing several key pieces with understated European elements, the team at All Bathroom Gear has achieved a look that is both bold and beautiful. This bathroom is long
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Easy, Breezy, Breathtaking
The bathroom can be a place of stress. Sometimes that extra 10 minutes of sleep means you’re rushing to get ready before racing out the door. If you have rooms like these, you can relax. Thanks to clever design and build skills, these spaces are easy
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Timeless Appeal
Give your bathroom timeless appeal with this fabulous range of products from Schots, a company known for unearthing the uncommon with fantastic results. Indulging in a bath is top of the wish list for many homeowners, and there’s no better bath to do
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Read All About It
With stylish good looks, lots of storage space and an impressive island bench with a custom-built bookshelf on the end, this is one kitchen you’ll want to read all about. The Wood, Marble & White team had their work cut out for them when sourcing pro
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Farm Fresh
Modern and contemporary yet with an undeniable farmhouse feel, this space is a study in delicious contradiction. The panelling of the farmhouse doors on the cabinetry had to be custommade to ensure it all perfectly aligned, but the result is a subtle
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Super Storage
I just have too much storage space in my kitchen. If only I had more things to put in it! Sounds like a line from a fairy tale, right? Yet in this opulent space from Carrera Kitchens, it rings true. This kitchen has storage on storage, from the doubl
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The Distributed Kitchen
Designed by Paul Clarke of Studio2 Architects, Hahei House sits above the coast of New Zealand’s Coromandel Peninsula. The home was designed to reflect its coastal environment, with a series of indoor and outdoor spaces that flow into each other. On
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Going Green
Add a splash of colour to your kitchen with a feature shade such as the stunning green used in this space. This vibrant hue is the perfect way to inject a sense of fun into your room. Green was the perfect choice to add flair and personality. It cont
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Entertainer’s Delight
An active family equals a hungry family, and a hungry family equals a busy kitchen. This stunning open-plan kitchen is large and robust enough to cater to bustling domestic life and looks sensational to boot. The kitchen exudes a modern Hamptons vibe
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Black On Black
Industrial style meets modern finesse in this black-on-black kitchen. While all kitchens need to look fantastic, in this studio apartment, appearance was a major design consideration as the kitchen can be seen from every angle of the 120sqm space. Th
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Come Dine With Me
The kitchen is the heart of the home. Not only is it a place for food preparation, it is also where we often eat with family and friends. This kitchen is truly multi-purpose, with a huge integrated solid spotted gum timber table that can extend to be
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Easy, Breezy
Using the kitchen should be easy. By focusing on the smaller details, like in this space, you can do prep work, and cooking and entertaining will be a breeze. The island sets the tone for this room, with ample under-bench seating to accommodate famil
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Total Transformation
When designer Fred Tabet set eyes on this site, he knew the only way to achieve what his clients wanted was to pull everything out and start again. After all, why block a panoramic view? One of the clients’ requests was for Fred to design a kitchen t
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Simply Perfection
Life is continually changing, so it makes sense to build a kitchen sanctuary that is sophisticated yet functional. This particular space was designed to connect the homeowner to nature’s calming influence. A minimal grey-toned colour palette accents
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Dashing Dining
Houses are getting smaller and when space is at a premium, you need to look at how your rooms can work effectively in your home. We love this space not only for its stylish looks, but also for the way it incorporates seating and a dining area. The is
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Old-world Charm
The archetypal elements of this kitchen design are what make it so compelling. The kitchen is located in a Neo-Georgian-style residence and the finishes and decor were chosen to blend beautifully and strike a balance in the stately home. The original
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Dramatic Detail
The beauty of designing a kitchen in a new home is that you’re greeted with a blank canvas, and every detail can be planned from scratch. This proved to be quite beneficial in this stunning kitchen, which was designed to suit the homeowners’ brief to
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Beautiful And Functional
The goal was clear: create a kitchen as breathtaking as the view from this light-filled apartment in Melbourne’s vibrant Docklands district. The result is a contemporary marvel where the room’s centrepiece - a 3.7 metre Neolith Estatuario island benc
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Contemporary Oasis
Thanks to a gorgeous combination of stone, two-pack fronts and display shelving with timber accents, this space sets the scene for absolute calm. The room was inspired by the beautifully “aged in place” terrazzo, and the K2 Kitchen System was the per
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Pared-back Hamptons
This roomy kitchen is housed in a period-style home that was being renovated room by room. The kitchen was the first to be updated, and with good reason; the original kitchen was so unsightly that the homeowners had begun to remove it immediately. Wh
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White And Bright
This modern, functional space is a far cry from the home’s original ‘80s kitchen. Custom built in the Inset Kitchens factory to reflect the homeowners’ requests, the kitchen was designed to bring a touch of modernity to this section of the home. The
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Suit Up
Your kitchen should be a place of streamlined looks and style. It’s time to suit up and choose a room with tuxedo elegance, like this one. The black and white colour scheme sets a modern tone in this kitchen. The black open cabinetry combined with th
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An Enduring Space
Part of a new home build, this traditional kitchen mixes carefully chosen details and superb design into a chic, cohesive space. With the kitchen situated in the heart of the home, there were many details to consider that factored in the positioning
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Modern Minimalism
This modern kitchen and pantry were designed with precise detail as part of a new build. Both the kitchen and pantry highlight all of the integrated appliances, and finger pulls on the fronts allow for a modern, minimalist aesthetic. The timber shado
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Beautiful, Healthy Surfaces
The benchtop is the most-used surface in the kitchen. Consider this when selecting your benchtop and opt for a product that is durable as well as beautiful. Staron® Solid Surfaces are made of safe natural minerals that are blended with pure acrylic t
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European Flair
If European-style excellence is what your home is craving, the Schmidt Kitchens and Interior Solutions showroom located in Drummoyne, NSW, is an absolute must-visit. The stunning showroom showcases numerous kitchen, bathroom and wardrobe displays, wh
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Think Outside The Box
Looking to be inspired? Look no further than thinkdzine’s stunning studio, based in Sydney’s Alexandria. Featuring a host of displays, inspiring designs and a wide range of options, it’s your one-stop destination for kitchen, living and bathroom desi
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All About You
Choosing the different bathroom elements can be an overwhelming task. It can be hard to picture all the pieces of the design coming together, and you may start to wonder if there’s anything you’ve missed. You won’t have to wonder if you visit All Bat
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Experience Plus
When it comes to building and renovating, the kitchen isn’t a place for novices. A reliable build and design team who know what they’re doing is paramount to ensure you don’t end up with problems now or down the track. Kenwood Kitchens has been in bu
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Next-gen Laundry
If the kitchen is the hub of the family home, then the laundry is the workhorse. However, that doesn’t mean you should give up style for functionality when it comes to laundry appliances. Hoover’s latest range of laundry appliances integrates functio
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High-quality Storage
Make the most of your space and utilise every section of your kitchen storage with Vauth-Sagel’s high-quality CORNERSTONE MAXX, the solution to all your corner cabinet problems. Since its launch back in 2017, CORNERSTONE MAXX has had heads turning, b
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Let There Be Light
Illuminate your bathroom with IXL. This innovator in the marketplace created the three-in-one heat, vent and light device and is known for adding multiple benefits to your bathroom. The Tastic Classic range offers an average of 10 per cent improvemen
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Make A Statement
When planning your new bathroom, make a statement in style while ensuring your room stands out with a feature piece, like one of these freestanding baths from Decina. These products are the epitome of opulence, with their generous dimensions that all
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Aga: Breaking Stereotypes
Myth: AGAs belong in a cottage or homestead Yes, it’s true that AGAs are the perfect addition to a traditional country kitchen, but here’s the fact that excites us: there’s an AGA colour, shape and size to suit every kitchen. We particularly love the
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The Everything Sink
It’s a fact: the sink is one of the most-used items in the kitchen. Handwashing, dishwashing, rinsing, drinking, cooking … it has many different functions, which is why you want to make sure you choose the one that is right for you. You want an every
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Impeccable Bathroom Style
Operating since 1972, Cass Brothers is one of Sydney’s longest-serving bathroom companies and an authority on bathroom style, with exceptional customer service and technical bathroom product knowledge. Respected by architects, interior designers and
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Make The Right Choice
Renovating your kitchen can be a costly exercise, so it’s only natural you’ll want to install the very best appliances. Kitchens are only renovated every 15 years on average, so it’s important to choose products that will stand the test of time. How

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