DXV, part of LIXIL, recently introduced the AT200 LS SpaLet integrated electronic bidet toilet.
This elegant fixture offers new, technologically advanced features. DXV
SpaLet dual-flush bidet toilets provide a variety of completely
automated, easily adjustable functions to turn the bathroom into a
relaxing, life-enhancing space. Conveniences include hands-free
flushing, automated lid opening and closing, and heated seat. The
state-of-the-art DXV AT200 LS SpaLet delivers the ultimate in
performance and efficiency, with its completely adjustable two-nozzle
water-spray system and integrated air dryer for a fresh,
right-out-of-the-shower feeling. New features of the DXV AT200 LS SpaLet
include two innovative functions for odor control: the Air Shield
deodorizer with a replaceable charcoal filter, and Room Refresh, which
utilizes pioneering Plasmacluster ion technology to purify the air in
the room after use. To further improve hygiene, Plasmacluster technology
is also used with a blue light that cleans the air inside the bowl when
the lid is closed while the exclusive Hyper Clean surface preserves
bowl cleanliness and prevents scratches. Smartly styled with a full
skirted base, the dual-flush DXV AT200 LS SpaLet offers the choice of a
light, 0.92 gallons per flush (gpf) or a full, 1.32 gpf volume, and is
WaterSense-certified.
Articulate engineering unites geometric lines and exact planes to create the new Malvina faucet by Newport Brass.
Malvina's strong profile was inspired by the iconic smooth stucco and
concrete pillars used in contemporary architecture. The rectangular
levers or cross handles made of solid brass are meticulously shaped and
expertly finished to achieve this striking and precise fixture - all
within Newport Brass' California facility. An added feature, the
widespread faucet not only meets WaterSense requirements but surpasses
them at 1.2 gpm. Equally impressive, Malvina meets the water-saving
standards established by the California Energy Commission and CALGreen.
The Furniture Guild introduced Avento,
a sleek freestanding vanity that celebrates the chic elegance of
minimalist design while offering the necessary functionality for daily
living. Avento builds on the success of the company's award-winning
Avant design, incorporating the same integrated finger pull in a
beautiful brass finish but adding a single row of drawers and an open
shelf for ample storage. The Avento is available in multiple
configurations for single or double basins and can be ordered in sizes
from 24" to 72" long. Even the interior of the vanity can be customized
with dividers, LED lighting and integrated outlets. The design options
for the Avento Collection are nearly limitless, with six distinctive
metal finishes and more than 50 options for panels finishes that include
traditional and exotic woods, unique textured surfaces, and high gloss
acrylics. Perhaps the most intriguing option is The Furniture Guild's
new Fenix nanotech material. Shown here as drawer panels and a fully
integrated countersink, Fenix is an impressive material that is
beautiful and amazingly durable. It's antibacterial, resistant to
abrasion, mold and fingerprints, and uses thermal healing to remove any
micro-scratches.
GRAFF® has woven its material expertise into a new line for the bath: the Musa Collection.
Consisting of a stunning sculptural bathtub and two complimentary sink
offerings, the Musa Collection provides minimalist style for today's
bathroom. The Musa freestanding bathtub is an emblem of sophistication.
Crafted from Sleek-Stone® and molded into a generously-proportioned
basin, Musa its available in gloss or matte white finishes. The latest
addition to GRAFF's portfolio of bath furnishings delivers a refined
option that can be paired with the brand's floor-mounted tub fillers,
especially the Sento Collection. The Musa Collection's vessel sinks are
available in both countertop and freestanding applications. Mirroring
the same smooth, rounded edges of the collection's bathtub, both
variations add a sophisticated touch to the bath and can be completed
with either wall-mount or vessel sink faucets from GRAFF's extensive
product library. Available in gloss or matte white finishes, the Musa
sinks come equipped with a decorative drain covering matching the finish
of the basin for a seamless look.
Americh's new Varna 6630 Freestanding Bathtub
measures 63" by 30" by 23". This divine architectural design is
beautifully sculpted from Mineral Cast thus creating a radiant solid
surface bathtub. Available in either a glossy white or matte white
finish, the Varna is part of the Americh Roc Collection. The Varna
includes an integral linear waste and overflow. For more information,
visit www.americh.com.
WETSTYLE announced that it broke ground on a new factory complex
in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville May 1. Strategically selected, the
factory's location will house the brand's expanded manufacturing
operations alongside a new dynamic showroom space. The factory will be
situated within the Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville's Industrial Eco Park,
which requires tenants to abide by strict environmental regulations. In
order to secure the highly regarded location, the WETSTYLE team had to
perform extensive emissions management and environmental impact studies.
The headquarters, designed in partnership with Sydney Gobel
Architecture and Atelier Moderno, will consist of two buildings linked
together by an enclosed pathway. The larger of the two buildings will
consist of the 30,000-square foot factory and operations offices. The
second, 11,600-square-foot building will house the showroom on the lower
level and corporate offices above. The showroom space will showcase
WETSTYLE's stunning selection of the brand's bathware products, as well
as offer ample room for events. A dedicated training area for sales
representatives and professionals will also be integrated into this
space.
Native Trails'™ Santorini copper freestanding bathtub
is a winner of the 2018 Green GOOD DESIGN Award, honoring the best in
modern green design. Artisan-crafted and forged of high-quality recycled
copper, the Santorini soaker tub tells the story of generations of
Mexican artisanship. Through thousands of hammer strikes, and over the
course of several weeks, the work of Native Trails' master coppersmiths
reflects centuries of craft techniques that have been passed down and
continually refined. This is the fifth year the company has been
selected as a winner in the annual competition, which is sponsored by
the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and
The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design. This year
hundreds of entries poured in from two-dozen countries around the globe
before the Green GOOD DESIGN Award jury identified the world's most
significant examples of sustainable modern design.
Zitta's™ brand-new design concept, Espace,
adds innovative space saving ideas and new bath and shower design
models to their line that work for both small and big bathrooms. Zitta
has imagined a freestanding shower that would fit into any design
project, a truly unique design solution. The exclusive round shower
allows the base to be placed virtually anywhere in the room because the
plumbing is run from the freestanding column through the floor. The base
is made from high-quality acrylic and features a central drain with
drain cover. The freestanding shower comes with a shower column complete
with body jets, handshower, waterfall and a rain shower head. It
provides freedom of installation and many practical details like the
easy access panel and stainless steel anti-stain finish. The curved
shower glass possesses all the features and components Zitta is known
for, such as the ZittaClean glass treatment and the Zitta clip on the
door for easy cleaning. Every detail has been carefully thought through
to make the installation and use convenient and simple. One of the
layout options is to place the shower base against an outside wall
without having to worry about the pipes freezing in cold North American
winters or it can be simply used to create a unique design that provides
a modern twist to the room.
Colonial Bronze introduced its new Empire Collection
of stepped handles and knobs, along with an expansion of its knurled
line of Post-Modern, Industrial hardware. "The Bronze" has also added
an extensive line of backplates and rosettes for decorative and
practical use. The Empire Collection comprises more than a dozen
innovative shapes and styles, including round, square and hexagonal
knobs. This "stepped" hardware line includes handles for cabinetry or
appliance use. Like the vast majority of Colonial Bronze products, the
new collection is customizable in length, width, diameter and
projection, and is available in 46 elegant finishes. Colonial Bronze's
new products are made in the USA from 94% recycled material (certified).
Highlighting a contemporary spin on a classic farmhouse design, the new Pekoe apron front kitchen sinks from American Standard
offer smart features and timeless beauty that coordinate with modern
appliances. Handcrafted from durable, 18-gauge stainless steel, the new
Pekoe kitchen sinks offer a generously-sized single basin to accommodate
large pots and pans. Pekoe sinks feature brand-exclusive SoundSecure+
rubber padding on the bottom and sides of the sink, helping to prevent
unwanted noise and vibration. Additionally, the sinks' unique StoneLock
insulated undercoating further helps to absorb sound and minimize
condensation underneath the basin. Expertly designed 10 mm rounded
corners simplify cleaning, while channel grooves at the sink base
provide improved drainage. The stainless steel Pekoe apron front kitchen
sinks - available in 30 and 33-inch sizes - are finished on three sides
to provide installation flexibility. The integrated support at the back
of the sink enhances strength and durability. A coordinated strainer,
installation instructions, cutout template, and stainless steel
protective bottom grid are included with each sink for convenience.
California Faucets brings industrial chic style to the bath with the new Descanso™ series.
Featuring a cylindrical shape and a distinctive hash-mark textured
knurling detail on spout tip and handles, Descanso is a versatile
collection that makes a personal statement. With a variety of unique
accents to choose from and a complete line of coordinating bath
accessories, homeowners and designers can create a one-of-a-kind look
that's part raw, part rustic and all function with stylish lever or
cross handles offering precise, smooth operation. At the heart of the
Descanso Series is a cylindrical-shaped widespread lavatory faucet with
fluid lines and soft curves. The striking low-profile design is featured
in Burnished Brass, a new living finish that is lightly abraded to
create a worn, natural aged look that will patina over time. This
beautifully imperfect vintage finish sets the stylish tone for the
entire series, which includes a lever or cross handle option and a
choice of low-spout or swan-like arched spout. And for a variation,
there's a joystick option, which is ideal for smaller baths and powder
rooms. Joining the Descanso lavatory faucets is a full series that makes
pulling together a fully coordinated bath easy. There's a Roman Tub Set
Trim, which like the bath faucet is available in a low spout and an
arched version with a choice of handle styles. Plus, there's a full
range of coordinating accessories that helps further define the
industrial chic look. In addition to the signature look with knurling
detail and burnished brass finish, the Descanso series can be further
customized with carbon fiber handle detail.
Ultimate Marketing has opened their new training center in San Carlos, CA.
Located in the heart of the Bay Area, the 2,000 square foot facility
will be available to showrooms, plumbers and the architect and design
community. The showroom will host technical trainings, CEU's, product
knowledge classes and designer nights. Ultimate Marketing, who covers
the northern California area, has been an independent manufacturers
representative since 2005, and is continually striving to take their
agency to the next level.
While some types of showers gently caress the skin like a summer rain, others give an invigorating massage. The new Rainshower 310 SmartActive showerhead from GROHE
offers the best of both worlds for a thoroughly satisfying shower every
time. Moreover, the juxtaposition of an extra-large shower head with a
slender shower arm introduces an exciting design dimension to the bath
setting. Available in round or square, and sporting a minimalist design
that promises an exceptional water experience, these showerheads will
harmonize perfectly with any modern bathroom design. The Rainshower 310
SmartActive showerheads use a special spray face to double the pleasure
of showering. Oval water outlets arranged in a star-shaped pattern at
the center of the spray face generate a vigorous massage jet. They are
surrounded by an arrangement of nozzles producing a much gentler
PureRain spray. Users can choose between a concentrated jet to loosen up
tense muscles and a rainshower softly enveloping their body. The shower
can be energizing and invigorating, or soothing and relaxing, to
provide a deeply satisfying shower session. Both shower faces are
available in starlight chrome and the round option is also available in
brushed nickel infinity finish.
Duravit
paired long-standing brand classics with fresh collections for the 2018
edition of HD Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 2-4. Exhibiting signature
series like ME by Starck, L-Cube, and 2017's DuraSquare, Duravit's 200+
years of bathroom innovation is highlighted through the brand's
thoughtfully balanced showcase of previous releases and new, innovative
series. New for 2018, the XSquare collection represents
an invigorated and sleek aesthetic, with modern finishes, colors, and a
geometric, savvy design language. In conjunction with designer Kurt
Merki Jr., Duravit's XSquare is a bathroom furniture range
specially-attuned to the design of the contemporary DuraSquare
washbasins. The eye-catching XSquare stands apart thanks to its striking
quadrant-shaped chrome profile, which accentuates the edges of both
wall- and floor-mounted vanity options. On the floor-standing models,
the transition from frame to leg is seamless. The chrome profile is an
extension of the washbasin's corner radius, creating both visual harmony
and bold independence. Three new, special furniture finishes - matte
light blue, matte concrete gray, and satin-matte aubergine - as well as
the linen decor finish, round off XSquare's vast color palette.
XSquare's furniture range is completed with new storage cabinets,
mirrors, and mirror-storage solutions.
The new Blake Collection from Sagehill Designs
is a casually inspired collection of fine bath furnishings. The
collection features a textured taupe finish that allows the beauty of
the select oak solids and veneers to shine through. The bureau style
cabinets feature slatted shelves and mirror details, inset drawers and
side panels. The cabinets are available in a variety of widths and
feature Sagehill Design's fine furniture craftsmanship and finish. Each
Blake Collection piece is designed to provide the utmost in style,
storage, and durability. Find out more at www.sagehilldesigns.com.
Americh introduced the new freestanding Beijing 6534 tub.
This clean, seamless design is beautifully sculpted from Mineral Cast
resulting in an impressive solid surface bathtub, and measures 65" x 34"
x 22". Available in either a glossy white or matte white finish, the
Beijing is part of the Americh Roc Collection. The Beijing also includes
an integral linear waste and overflow.
Turnstyle Designs Ltd announced that it has been awarded a Queen's award for enterprise
- the UK's highest accolade for business success. The honour has been
awarded in the category of 'International Trade' in recognition of
exceptional export sales. As a Queen's Award winner, Turnstyle Designs
can expect an invitation to attend a special reception at Buckingham
Palace with Her Majesty the Queen later in the year. The company is also
allowed to use the Queen's Award Emblem in advertising, marketing and
on packaging for a period of five years as a symbol of its quality and
success. Despite Brexit fears, Turnstyle Designs is still bullish about
further growth both in the UK and export markets. Business is expanding
both factory premises and offices this year. The company has hired a
new export sales manager in the past year who has opened up new dealers
in Germany, Russia, Ireland, Taiwan and Australia, with more expansion
planned for 2018.
Exhibiting a versatile combination of modern design and functional geometry, the new DXV Modulus collection
offers bath fixtures, faucets, furniture and accessories ideal for a
luxury bathroom setting in residential and hospitality applications.
Introduced by DXV, part of LIXIL, the bath components in the DXV Modulus
collection highlight functional design that creates simple yet dramatic
spaces with a selection of trending materials and finishes. The modular
concept displayed allows for maximum flexibility in installation,
bringing high design to any project, including master bathrooms and
powder rooms where space may be at a premium. Highlights of the new
collection include:
- DXV
Modulus bathroom lavatories in three sizes ranging from a 21-inch
single bowl to a 55-inch double bowl, with an optional decorative drain
plate.
- Single-lever,
vessel, wall-mount and widespread faucets are available in a choice of
four finishes. A decorative brass ring-offered in polished chrome or
brushed nickel-at the base of the faucet provides a custom, two-tone
aesthetic.
- The DXV Modulus freestanding soaking tub showcases striking, angular lines and high-gloss acrylic construction.
- Furniture
options include space-saving wall mounted drawer units, counter tops
and vanities that can be combined in an array of configurations.
- To learn more, visit DXV.com.
The Val bathroom collection is a range of new products that reveal the true design potential of the Laufen
brand, as well as its architectural ingenuity. Made from SaphirKeramik
from Laufen, the collection was designed by Munich designer Konstanstin
Grcic, and features simple architectural lines, narrow edges bordering
on the extreme, and uniquely crafted surface structures for each
product. The entire range plays with geometry and angles, featuring both
rectangular and asymmetrical washbasins and drop-in washbasins, which
are equipped with built-in storage spaces and tactile surface textures.
Other distinct features of the Val line are the circular and rectangular
storage trays, both of which are made of SaphirKeramik, as well as the
distinct trademark design that is apparent in all Laufen collections.
The folks at Infinity Drain spend a lot of time talking about how to specify linear drains by asking two questions:
- Which one do you like?
- Which one do you need?
Their new consumer handout literature
is light on technical information but chocked full of beautiful imagery
and an in-depth look at the different decorative styles and finishes of
linear drains and center drains Infinity Drain offers. It's enough
information to get your client inspired and to pique the interest of an
installer or trade professional. Click here to request literature be sent directly to your showroom, and please specify quantity, mailing address, and contact information.
