The AXOR brand is launching new designs within the iconic AXOR Montreux collection
this winter. Drawing inspiration from design features popular in the
early 20th century, AXOR and world-renowned design studio, Phoenix
Design, have collaborated to provide a bath and kitchen collection in
the style of the first commercially manufactured fittings. Featuring
contemporary lever handles and classic details (e.g. delicate cross
handles and elegant ceramic inlays) combined with industrial design
elements, the new offerings include lavatory faucets, shower components,
and kitchen fixtures. The AXOR Montreux collection can be ordered in 13
gorgeous finishes through the AXOR FinishPlus program including:
polished brass, brushed brass, stainless steel optic, brushed nickel,
polished nickel, brushed gold optic, polished gold optic, brushed red
gold, polished red gold, brushed bronze, polished bronze, brushed black
chrome and polished black chrome.
Paying homage to the slender proportions and graceful forms seen in classic British automobile design, the new Levoir™ Bath Collection by Brizo®
distills the true essence of timeless sophistication. The name "Levoir"
was inspired by the sleekness of style and architecture of the 1960s,
deriving from the word "sight" in French, specifically meaning "to see
him." Infused with a sense of history, the stunning contours, rounded
geometries and slender forms seen throughout the collection eliminate
unnecessary weight and mass, a signature characteristic of mid-century
style. The lavish details of the various lavatory configurations,
wide spread spout heights and lever and cross handle options deliver
simple, yet elegant, silhouettes that create streamlined harmony and
unparalleled luxury customizable for any space. The Levoir ™ Bath
Collection offers a complete suite of products, and all handles are
secured to the valves with neodymium rare earth magnets, simplifying
installation and eliminating the need for set screws to provide a clean,
tight fit. The Levoir Bath Collection by Brizo® will be available for
order in late 2018.
Danze, Inc. has added The Foodie Caliente.
This Pre-Rinse Kitchen Faucet features a spring-action wand commonly
seen in commercial-grade kitchen environments, which provides
flexibility and convenience. The scale of the faucet, however, is a bit
more compact than traditional pre-rinse faucets, making it a great
match for any sized home kitchen. The addition of the red hose gives it a
playful pop of color and creates a focal point of design in a
contemporary or transitional kitchen environment. The Foodie Caliente
has a 20-9/16" high spout, which swivels 360 degrees, and an 8-7/8"
spout reach. An easy twist of the spray head allows the user to move
between a single steady water flow to a powerful spray. The Foodie
family of faucets is also available in chrome, stainless steel and satin
black finishes. Danze uses a ceramic disc valve in the faucet to
provide a tight seal for drip-free performance and soft-touch nozzles
for easy removal of mineral buildup. The faucet also operates at a
water efficient rate of 1.75 gallons per minute.
Laufen recently showcased its latest design creations and functional solutions for bathrooms at the international interiors show IMM in Cologne, Germany.
As part of the new trade fair format "Pure Architects", the Swiss
company presented its bathroom products targeting in particular
architects, planners, interior decorators and designers who, like
Laufen, view bathrooms as living spaces. As a result, the bathroom
collections on display were focused on the topics of design, cozyness
and atmosphere. SaphirKeramik played a starring role in Laufen's fair
presentation. The extremely slim material enhances the spatial impact of
the bathroom, and has the design potential to give the bathroom a new
decorative quality with tangible surface textures as well. To make the
most of this potential, Laufen collaborated with trendsetting designers
like Toan Nguyen, Konstantin Grcic, Ludovica+Roberto Palomba. A
selection of Laufen's product range at IMM were:
- Ino by Toan Nguyen
- Kartell by Laufen
- Val by Konstantin Grcic
Cleaning out the soap and sticky residue that builds up in shower
baskets is an unpleasant task that nobody enjoys. To solve this problem,
Dezi Home introduces Lift & Clean Shower Baskets.
More than just another shower basket, it features a dishwasher safe
insert and concealed removable installation bracket, allowing the entire
basket to be removed for easy cleaning. The basket's unique design
eliminates the need for unsightly silicone caulking, which, over time,
can crack and become corroded with mold. The Lift & Clean Shower
Basket comes in both a standard and corner design and coordinates with
all other Dezi Home bath accessories. It's available in four decorative
finishes: polished stainless steel, old world bronze, satin stainless
steel and matte black. The dishwasher-safe basket insert comes in white
or black depending on the basket finish and features open slats for
water drainage. All products ship from the Dezi Home factory in
Huntington Beach, California.
Hydro Systems announced that Pat Jarvis was
named new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Pat has been a leader
in the kitchen and bath industry for more than 20 years. He started with
Kohler in 1993, holding numerous sales and management positions, even
earning Kohler's coveted "Salesman of the Year Award" in 1995. After
Kohler, he took over as the head of sales and marketing for Dornbracht, a
position he held for the past 12 years. Pat will operate out of Georgia
where he will direct Hydro Systems' marketing efforts, while helping to
ramp up sales in anticipation of their new Atlanta based manufacturing
facility, which is expected to come online in the second quarter of
2018.
Alno, Inc. recently announced that matte black
is now available in some of their most popular Creations by Alno, Inc.
collections. Matte black will also be available in any brass based
cabinet hardware or bath accessory series with a 4-week lead time. Look
for the details in their new cabinet hardware catalog, which will be
released shortly. Alno Inc. will soon be stocking this trending finish
in the following series.
- Cabinet Hardware:
- Contemporary I / Contemporary II
- Tab
- Linear
- Millennium
- Block
- Style Cents
- Bath Accessories:
The Riley Collection from SunnyWood
features casual-traditional styling with a twist. Traditional cabinet
features such as raised panels and shaped moldings give this collection
added appeal when combined with its fresh white base color and its
hand-applied gray accent finish. The combination is both fresh and
familiar. The cabinets feature soft-close door and drawer mechanisms,
solid-wood dovetail drawer construction, full extension drawer slides,
3/4 length storage shelves, and natural finished veneer interiors. The
collection is finished in SunnyWood's Riley white finish that is both
durable and beautiful.
The latest bath furniture introduction from Victoria + Albert provides exquisite storage solutions for bathrooms with limited space. The elegant Lavello 40 Armadio wall-mounted cabinet
is ideal for discreetly storing away towels, lotions and potions. And
its wall-hung design makes any bathroom appear larger by keeping the
floor space underneath open. Designed by Meneghello Paolelli Associati
to perfectly complement the brand's Lavello 114 or Mandello 114
vanities, the cabinet can be installed alone or as a pair on either side
of a vanity. Crafted in England using time-honored techniques, it is
made from the finest beech timber frames and features two adjustable
internal shelves in solid cherry wood. The door is offered as either a
left or right-hand opening. Available in gloss black, anthracite or
gloss white, the Lavello 40 Armadio measures 15-5/8" wide by 11-5/8"
deep by 32-5/8" tall.
BLANCO won
the Gold Summit Creative Award for their 2017 Showroom Catalog as
well as a two-time finalist, once in the WOW Worthy Trade Ad category
for the BLANCO PROFINA™ advertisement and once in the Exclusively Ours Trade Ad category for the BLANCO IKON® advertisement. The
Summit Creative Awards is an international advertising competition
offering participants from more than 50 countries across five continents
a unique opportunity to showcase their talents and have their work
judged by experts in the advertising field.
Clean design lines and a stylish gray painted finish make the Grayson Collection from SunnyWood
a great basis on which to build the perfect kitchen interior. The
Grayson Collection offers transitional styling and fresh design.
Finished in a neutral gray tone gives a kitchen a feeling of casual
sophistication that will complement a wide variety of kitchen interiors.
The cabinets feature soft-close door and drawer mechanisms, solid-wood
dovetail drawer construction, full extension drawer slides, 3/4 length
storage shelves, and naturally finished veneer interiors. The
collection is finished in SunnyWood's dove gray finish that is both
durable and beautiful.
EWS Inc./Environmental Water Systems recently announced two important changes to their executive staff. Mark Truncale has been promoted to Senior Vice President. W. Kenneth Clark
assumed the role of Vice President of eastern regional sales January 1,
2018. Clark will oversee sales, training, and performance of all east
coast accounts and showrooms and report directly to Senior VP, Mark
Truncale. Clark comes to EWS with a strong, 30-year background in sales,
marketing, and business development. Originally from New Jersey and
currently residing in Delaware, Clark was most recently the Director of
International Sales at Zurn Industries. Clark also earned his degrees
from University of Delaware, Newark and the Austro-American Institute in
Vienna, Austria.
California Faucets is expanding its extensive and continually evolving selection of contemporary styles with a line of Ultra-Thin Showerheads. Measuring just 5/16 inch thick - among the thinnest on the market today - the showerheads offer the clean minimalism consumers crave. At the same time, each showerhead still delivers a robust, rain-like drenching spray for refreshing showering indulgence. Ultra-Thin Showerheads come in square and round styles, and in 6-, 8-, 10-, or 12-inch sizes. Each fitting features 80 to 121 self-cleaning rubber jets with a maximum flow rate from 1.5 to 2.5 gpm, depending on the model. Ultra-Thin Showerheads are constructed of solid brass and available in a selection of more than 30 decorative finishes, including 15 PVD finishes with a lifetime warranty against tarnishing. Each has a ½-inch swivel inlet and can be mounted on the wall or ceiling.
Victoria + Albert Baths announced that Leslie Delli-Venneri,
Business Development Manager West, has earned the WELL Accredited
Professional (WELL AP™) credential through the International WELL
Building Institute™ (IWBI™), placing her among a group of leading
professionals who are dedicated to supporting human health and
well-being in the built environment. The WELL AP credential is the new,
leading credential signifying advanced knowledge of health and
well-being in the built environment and specialization in the WELL
Building Standard™ (WELL). WELL APs have successfully passed the WELL AP
exam, an assessment based on the expertise of leading practitioners in
the field of design, health and wellness in the built environment.
Developed using GBCI's rigorous test development best practices, the
WELL AP exam is designed to test a candidate's knowledge and proficiency
in building wellness and the principles, practices and applications of
the WELL Building Standard. The WELL AP Exam was launched last October
and was complemented by a comprehensive educational program. In fact,
the next CEU course offered by Victoria + Albert will be about Wellness
and the Well Standard.
Duravit USA has expanded their core team with the addition of Kristy Ferguson
as Customer Service Manager. Kristy will apply her wealth of industry
knowledge and prior management experience to initiate customer service
initiatives and drive sales. With over 10 years of experience in the
customer service and sales management industries, Kristy brings both
dedicated leadership and informed decision making to the table. She will
be responsible for managing and communicating customer service goals,
while also optimizing the customer service department to increase sales
and bolster organic growth. Kristy will be based out of the company's
headquarters in Duluth, Georgia.
