The 12th annual Best of Year Awards has named the PermaClean Apron Front Ledge sink from Lenova as an Honoree. Sponsored by Interior Design
magazine, the BoY Awards honor the most significant work of the year
and recognize designers, architects and manufacturers from around the
globe. Winners, selected from nearly 2,300 submissions, were named in
113 categories. As part of Lenova's popular Apron Front Collection, this
sink offers a modern interpretation of a classic look with sleek lines
and a graceful 10" bowed front. It's available in a single or double
bowl configuration, with a low divider in the double-bowl layout to
accommodate large pots with long handles. One of the most notable
aspects of the sink is its engineered platform ledge that allows it to
easily convert to a food prep center when accessorized with an optional
stainless steel colander, roll-up grid drainer, and bamboo cutting
board. The sink also features Lenova's PermaClean drain system - a
seamless design that eliminates unsightly drain lines and creates a
smooth high-end look that is more sanitary and includes removable splash
guards and strainer baskets.
Inspired by the designs found in mid-century modern neighborhoods across the United States, Top Knobs introduces the Lynwood Collection of decorative hardware.
This collection of knobs, pulls, cup pulls, and backplates mimics the
minimalistic shapes found in furniture and architectural styles from the
mid 1930s to the mid 1960s. Mid-century minimalism at its finest, the
Lynwood Collection includes 306 pieces in seven series. Highlights
include two appliance pull shapes and rectangular backplates featuring
open backs. Each Lynwood piece is available in six trending finishes:
Ash Gray (AG), Flat Black (BLK), brushed satin nickel (BSN), Honey
Bronze (HB), polished chrome (PC) and polished nickel (PN). Lynwood
Collection details:
- Seven series: Kinney, Hollin, Crestview, Allendale, Kentfield, Marion and Hillmont
- 2 appliance pull shapes
- 5 pull shapes
- 1 cup pull in 3 ¾" and 5 1/16" sizes
- 4 knobs in four series. Sizes range from 1" to 1 1/2"
- 2 decorative back plates for knobs and pulls
BLANCO's ATURA® faucet was honored by This Old House magazine as one of the top 100 Best New Home Products. The
BLANCO ATURA® offers a high performance dual spray and is available in a
standard 2.2 GPM as well as a 1.5 CALGREEN water-saving model.
Featuring an attractive high arc and solid brass body, the ATURA® is the
perfect fit for any style kitchen or budget. This Old House is
the number one multi-platform home brand providing trusted information
and expert advice, and is best known for its award-winning television
shows This Old House and Ask This Old House. The
BLANCO ATURA® faucet is available in a pull-down spray as well as a bar
faucet model and comes in both polished chrome and stainless finish.
Metal Style Bouvet enlarged the company's multipoint collection. The LaForge collection has ten models in two finishes for multipoint escutcheons. Metal Style Bouvet new model 4035 (Laprade) and model 4100 (Richelieu,
and pictured) levers come in an 8mm square to fit most multipoint
system specifications, and both levers can be matched with the rounded
(1253) and the rectangular (1252) escutcheons from the LaForge
collection. They are available in both black and pewter finishes, and an
array of different functions is offered including a reverse setting
(lever positioned lower on the escutcheon) which is compatible with
Marvin Windows and Doors systems.
THG® Paris announced two new hires: a Northeast regional manager, Emily Smith, and a manager of A&D development, Jonathan Britt.
Smith is responsible for developing business relationships with THG
Paris' dealer and distribution network in the Northeast, providing
support such as leading regular showroom and dealer training and serving
as an official source to assist with project needs. Prior to joining
THG Paris, Smith worked as a specifications representative for
Wilsonart, where she was responsible for driving specification of
Wilsonart product lines in Manhattan and Westchester County. Smith also
served as a plumbing sales and design consultant at Simon's Hardware
& Bath.
In his new position as manager of A&D
development, Britt is responsible for building and strengthening
relationships with Northeast architects and design firms. Before
joining THG Paris, Britt handled sales and sales operations at Italian
luxury furnishings house Nella Vetrina.
Fiora products are being distributed and marketed in the US and Canada by AD Waters.
Fiora is the only manufacturer of complete bathroom collections
produced with a single material, Fiora's cornerstone product innovation
SILEXPOL - a proprietary material comprised of polyurethane and
minerals. All shower bases, wall panels, countertops and sinks are
produced with SILEXPOL, which is easy to maintain and provides more
warmth and safety properties - including a level 3 non-slip
certification - than porcelain, acrylic, enamel steel and solid surface
materials. Among the brand's newest introductions to the North American
market are:
- Fiora Shower Bases - A series of textured
shower bases designed for a high-end aesthetic and everyday comfort and
safety. The easy-to-install series can be installed above the floor or
flushed to the floor, for a more discreet look and/or for an
ADA-compliant design.
- Fontana
(pictured) - the Fontana sink collection is comprised of two sink
models and four wall-mounted integrated countertops. The top and sides
of the sinks are finished in a slate texture while the washbasins
interiors offer smooth surface finish. All sinks are available in the
same eight colors as the shower bases.
- Making Mini Vanity
- the Making Mini vanity features an elegant slate texture finish and
is offered in the eight color options of the shower bases. The
accompanying sink is offered in a standard matte white and can be color
coordinated to match the rest of the vanity.
Stone Forest®
received an Interior Design magazine 2017 Best of Year Awards. This
year, the Best of Year Awards celebrated its 12th anniversary and had
2,016 entries from 38 different countries in 130 product and project
categories. Stone Forest's Calma bathtub was named the
winner in the Bath Fixtures category. The Calma tub is an excellent
example of Stone Forest's expertise in creating something beautiful from
natural products. The Calma bathtub is hand-carved from a single block
of Limestone or Marquina Taupe, providing a gentle oval-shaped elegant
respite. The soft lines of this freestanding tub create a simple yet
sophisticated design. The sculptural quality of the stone makes the tub
an exquisite piece of art that becomes the focus piece of any bath. The
soft and sculptural lines of the Calma tub combine to create a simple
yet sophisticated design.
With wider bars to extend the warmth on towels, the new Lexington Collection towel warmers from MrSteam
are perfect enhancements for contemporary spa bathrooms. Made of
high-quality stainless steel in polished or brushed stainless finishes,
the five wall-mounted models of the Lexington Collection come standard
with a digital timer allowing for convenient pre-start and automatic
shutoff. What other styles attempt to conceal, the Lexington
Collection's industrial design daringly puts on display. With tubing and
slats, these pieces fit equally well in urban, contemporary and loft
style settings, turning bold structural elements into showpieces.
Lexington Collection towel warmer styles are available in heights
ranging from 24 inches to 41 inches with MSRP based on size and finish.
All models carry a two-year warranty and are cULus-Listed.
The
top family firms in Scotland were recently honored at the sixth
Herald's Scottish Family Business Awards 2017 in association with
Business Gateway. The Scottish Family Business of the Year (Large) was won by Glasgow plumbing firm McAlpine & Company (parent company of Mountain Plumbing Products), and there were even more honors for McAlpine & Company with company director Kenneth Graham McAlpine
taking the Outstanding Contribution award. The event was attended by
over 350 guests who gathered at the Radisson Blu, Glasgow to hear from
keynote speaker James Macsween, managing director and owner at Macsween
of Edinburgh, and this year's judging panel was chaired by Ian
McConnell, business editor of The Herald. (Pictured from left to right
are Robert, Graham, Kenneth, John and Ross McAlpine from McAlpine and
Company Ltd.)
Immersing oneself in a new dimension of showering is what the GROHE
SmartControl is all about. The "Push, Turn, Shower" experience has
become even more multifaceted, thanks to a new model and combination
options being added to this line of smart shower controls. The expanded
range includes a concealed behind-the-wall model that offers an
innovative universal rough-in valve for more efficient installation.
This concealed GrohTherm SmartControl trim features the
same expert water temperature and flow rate control as the on-the-wall
version, while offering the option of having up to three shower outlets
running through a single wall plate. This feature is exclusive to GROHE,
part of LIXIL, as most competitors require an additional wall plate to
accommodate three water outlets. Plus, the GrohTherm SmartControl trims
are available in stylish white. As a result, the intuitive push-and-turn
control system offers an even greater variety of design options - for
the perfect shower experience every time.
Franz Viegener Premium Collection has appointed John Weinstein Corporate
Director, North America. Following a successful career owning retail
stores in Philadelphia, acting as director for several plumbing
showrooms then running his own manufacturer's representative agency,
John became President of Xync Brands' Ryvyr, a manufacturer of bath
furniture and fixtures. Xync Brands was acquired by Elk Group
International in 2016 and hired Weinstein as both President of Ryvyr as
well as Northeast Divisional VP for Dimond Home and Lighting, Sterling,
GuildMaster and Pomeroy. While maintaining the basic marketing
principles of Franz Viegener; partnering with extremely high quality
dealers and a restricted e-com tactic, Weinstein will be developing new
business protocols and strategies to grow organically. The national
sales team will be increased to further support the dealer base and
other initiatives including bringing the Franz Viegener name to the
design community.
Watermark Designs has been named a recipient of Interior Design
magazine's 2017 Best of Year Awards for the second year in a row. The
Best of Year Awards is a global design awards program dedicated to the
year's leading products and projects and is the most highly regarded
awards program in the industry. This year, the Best of Year Awards
celebrated its 12th anniversary and had 2,016 entries from 38 different
countries in 130 product and project categories. Watermark Designs' Elements kitchen faucet
was named the winner in the Kitchen Fittings category. Watermark's
Elements faucet offers the ability to play with color, form and texture
in the creation of a unique design statement by giving the consumer an
endless possibility of more than 300,000 faucet choice combinations.
Elements is comprised of 14 handle styles, called Covers, and every
Cover has a Base with 24 finish options and two options for Inserts. The
decorative Inserts are offered in two styles: Bridge style and Scallop
style, and both the Insert and Base are available in Watermark Designs'
24 finishes.
MTI Baths
has teamed up with Palmer Industries, a domestic manufacturer of metal
console leg systems, to offer a new bath vanity collection. The new Boutique Collection Tops with Palmer® Legs
combine the vintage charm of a classic open-framework console with the
benefit of modern fixtures. As stylish as it is functional, the
integrated sink top is made from MTI's signature one-piece
SculpureStone® material. This material is non-porous, stain, mold and
mildew-resistant, making cleaning and maintenance easy. The Boutique
Collection Tops with Palmer® Legs come in two styles: Traditional with a
round or oval sink; Cove edge treatment and tapered foot console legs;
or Modern with a rectangular sink and studio console legs. Offered in
lengths of 24", 36" or 68", the 24" and 36" accommodate a single bowl,
the 68" two bowls. The tops are available in a matte or gloss finish.
The Palmer console leg system is fabricated from solid brass tubing and
components. All leg fittings are precision machined, from solid rod,
producing an exceptional fit and finish not possible with casting. The
console legs are available in six standard finishes, architectural
grade, polished and plated to perfection. Custom finishes are available.
Hansgrohe and Duravit were
selected to be featured in "Making Room: Housing for a Changing
America", running from November 18, 2017 to September 16, 2018, an
exciting new exhibition at the National Building Museum
in Washington, D.C. At its centerpiece is a 1,000 square foot house
called "The Open House," designed by Italian architect Pierliugi
Colombo/Clei. The configurable space utilizes smart technology, movable
walls, and multifunctional furniture to meet the needs of the housing
population of today and tomorrow. During the exhibit's run, the Open
House will be transformed to feature modern living environments for a
range of age demographics: roommates, an extended family, and a retired
couple with a live-in caregiver. The hansgrohe, AXOR and Duravit
products will remain throughout the exhibit's conversions, demonstrating
the functional agility, flexibility and performance of the bath and
shower products. To meet the needs of a diverse demographic and
lifestyle, the hansgrohe products that were selected for the
exhibition's bathroom/shower areas include the Raindance Select S 120
AIR 3-Jet Handshower, Talis Select S 80 and Talis Select E 80
Single-Hole Faucets and iBox Universal Plus, as well as robe hooks and
other bath and shower accessories. Additionally, the kitchen features
the AXOR Citterio Select Collection. Duravit products selected
included the OpenSpace B Shower Screen and ME by Starck toilet.
Sleek and sophisticated, the new Top Knobs Hopewell Bath Collection in Flat Black finish
adds on-trend style, function and personality to any bathroom. The
matte look and feel of the Flat Black finish alongside the soft, rounded
edges of the decorative hardware results in a modern style made to fit
any bathroom design. The Hopewell Bath Collection includes double and
single towel bars, single hooks, bath tissue holders, tissue hooks and
towel rings for a wide range of functional bath accessories. In addition
to Flat Black, the ten product collection is also available in brushed
satin nickel, oil rubbed bronze, polished chrome and polished nickel
finishes. All Top Knobs products come with a proprietary sealed finish
and a lifetime warranty.
