Victoria + Albert Baths' New Vetralla Tub

Victoria + Albert Bath's new double-ended tub combines clean lines of a modern aesthetic with a smaller footprint, to create a dramatic focal point for any sized bathroom suite. The Vetralla tub was designed to provide the bather with an increased comfort through a greater angle of recline and support. The simple, deep and double-ended Vetralla bathtub is ideal for modern bathrooms where space is at a premium. Measuring a generous 21-5/8" tall x 28-3/4 wide x 65" long it is also offered in a larger format called Vetralla 2. Vetralla is available in seven distinctive external finishes, including gloss white, gloss black, matte white, matte black, anthracite, stone grey and light grey. As with all Victoria + Albert's baths, it is made using the brand's exclusive material, ENGLISHCAST®; a unique blend of Volcanic Limestone® and high performance resins with a number of beneficial properties. Warm to the touch - ensuring you never step foot into a cool bath while also retaining heat for longer - it is luxuriously smooth, wipe clean, scratch-resistant, super-strong and lightweight, with each bath weighing far less than their cast iron or acrylic counterparts. Each bath comes with a 25-year consumer and 8 year commercial guarantee.

DXV Launches Their #ProjectDXV

DXV has launched #ProjectDXV, a photography initiative that partners with North American interior designers to assist publishing their work, and building the DXV library of quality interior design installation photos. This program runs to March 31, 2018.  #ProjectDXV asks interior designers to submit their project plans and specifications featuring DXV fixtures, faucets and accessories for the chance to have their final design professionally photographed and potentially pitched to media. Up to 14 installed projects from across North America (ten from the United States, four from Canada) will be selected. DXV will work with each designer to choose a local photographer, contributing $2,500 to each styling and photography budget. Selected designers will also gain access to a professional PR team with valuable industry knowledge and support to pitch each project to appropriate media. The professional images of chosen participants will also be shared on DXV social platforms and company communications, to further promote the designers' awareness. For more information, visit www.dxv.com/projectdxv.

Steamist Adds Three New Steamhead Models

Steamist® has added three new steamhead models to its complete, customizable line of in-home steam shower products. The new options, which join Steamist's renowned 3199 Steamhead, include a Bilateral Steamhead (pictured), Modern Steamhead (3199M) and Round Steamhead (3199R):

• The sleek and slender Bilateral Steamhead (BLSH) offers a streamlined look ideal for a minimalist aesthetic. Engineered to direct steam both up and down, its innovative design ensures even dispersion for optimal user comfort. The Bilateral Steamhead features a solid brass cover plate and is available in polished chrome, polished nickel, brushed nickel, polished gold, brushed bronze and oil-rubbed bronze.
• Building on the success of Steamist's popular 3199 Steamhead, the new Modern Steamhead (3199M) features a sharp, square silhouette. Its clean lines create a contemporary design that make it a perfect match for the new state-of-the-art 550 Digital Control. The 3199M is offered in polished chrome, polished nickel and brushed nickel.
• Further extending the 3199 product family, the Round Steamhead (3199R) adds another option for a fully customized look within the steam shower. The 3199R is available in polished chrome, polished nickel, brushed nickel, polished brass and oil-rubbed bronze.

MTI Baths Now Offers Six Organic Hues

MTI Baths is bringing an unexpected splash of color to the bathroom with six organic hues inspired by the earth, sea and sky. This palette is the result of the MTI design team's commitment to offer the luxury market products that go beyond the functional. Now every vignette can enjoy a pop of color that's grounded in earthly delight. Offered on a select number of tubs and vessel or semi-recessed sinks, these elegant exterior colors capture the eye and open exciting new design possibilities in bathrooms. Choose from an array of gorgeous colors with names that capture the essence of the outdoors, including blue lagoon, nightfall, onyx, storm gray, moonstone and terracotta. Available in a matte or gloss finish, these stunning colors can provide a strategic accent or serve as a launching point for a whole new bathroom color scheme. The modern shades of earthly colors are seamlessly combined with selected models from MTI's cutting-edge Boutique Collection manufactured in luxurious SculptureStone™ to add dimension and depth. SculptureStone™ is a special, mostly organic material MTI uses to create luxurious Boutique Collection products that are absolutely solid, sensuous to the touch and most assuredly works of art.

Grohe's New Euphoria Cube Shower System

Geometric design is a long-term trend that continues to inspire architects and contractors to design modern bathrooms. Taking the concept of minimalism to the next level, the new Euphoria Cube shower system from Grohe offers pure geometric form to the bathroom environment. Completely devoid of curves and cylindrical elements, the new Euphoria Cube shower system coordinates strikingly with the square-shaped RAINSHOWER 230 Allure fixed showerhead and the purist Euphoria Cube hand shower with the GROHTHERM thermostat. It combines all the benefits of a rain showerhead and hand shower into a single product engineered for maximum comfort and dependable safety. The new shower system's modern bath design features pronounced edges, simple surfaces and consistently parallel lines. 

The New Kimono Vanity from Artelinea USA

The new Kimono vanity from Artelinea USA features a grip recess opening system along with a dark grey internal structure.  The shape of the curved front glass, characterized by the new grip recess opening system, becomes the new key aspect of the Kimono 2017 vanity.  The new restyling of this collection proposes a drawer, with total extraction, with an inner structure in a dark grey finish.

Franke's Adds StillPure to Their Kitchen Solutions

Franke has added StillPure™, a complete under-sink filtration system, to its top-of-the-line collection of luxury sinks, faucets and kitchen solutions. Equipped with industry-first Bluetooth technology to monitor water usage from a smart phone, Franke's StillPure™ Filtration System improves the taste, odor and color of water by removing harmful bacteria, parasites and cysts, chlorine and lead - allowing users to enjoy naturally-fresh water directly from the kitchen faucet. The StillPure™ Filtration System is compatible with any Franke point-of-use faucet including single-source models and Franke's 3-in-1 faucets which produce hot, cold and filtered water all from one spout. Plus, with StillPure™, the filtration features are discreetly tucked away to keep the workspace around the sink uncluttered and beautiful. The StillPure™ Franke Filtration App, now available for free download in both Apple and Android app stores, works with the exclusive FM100 module, a Bluetooth® monitor that easily attaches to the filtration system. It tracks how many filtered gallons of water a household consumes and conveniently alerts users when it's time to change the filter.

BainUltra's New Opalia Collection

BainUltra unveiled Opalia™, an extraordinary collection of therapeutic baths inspired by the splendor of an elegant opal. BainUltra has captured that essence of luminescent beauty and soothing properties in an exquisitely crafted line of freestanding tubs made all the more remarkable by singular options for deck designs and a luxurious bathing experience that refreshes the body, mind and spirit. Opalia draws the eye with its fascinating curves, available in five enticing configurations. The oval inner shell of the bath can be centered, off-centered to either side, or oblique from the center, creating an intriguing play of elliptical shapes and boldly distinctive decks. The tub measures 68 x 39 x 25 with generous proportions to accommodate two bathers in comfort and comes in two beautiful finishes - Glossy or UltraVelour Matte. Crafted by hand for a seamless appearance, the tubs are made exclusively of acrylic for amazing durability and lasting beauty. As with all BainUltra baths, multiple therapeutic benefits are available to create the ultimate soaking experience.

SIGMA Designer Faucetry Names Michael Pechar National Sales Manager

SIGMA Designer Faucetry announced Michael Pechar as their new National Sales Manager. Michael will be responsible for the leadership and development of the SIGMA rep network, developing new business opportunities, and creating customized solutions to customer's needs. Michael has quickly become a well-known figure in the decorative plumbing industry with years of experience on both the rep side and manufacturers side, and has served on DPHA's Board of Directors for the past few years. Utilizing his extensive background in customer service, Michael has a proven record of facilitating long-term business relationships with both customers and business partners. His strong winning attitude and personality are assets that will complement and enhance SIGMA's ability to provide innovative products to the marketplace.

Watermark Designs Becomes a Member of Be Original Americas

Watermark Designs announced that it has become a member of Be Original Americas. Members are approved based on each applicant's product designs and manufacturing history. Be Original Americas is a non-profit organization committed to informing, educating and influencing manufacturers, design professionals and individuals on the economic, ethical and environmental value of authentic design while preserving and investing in its future. Through an extensive program of lectures, workshops and round tables, the organization encourages consumers, the architecture/design community, producers, dealers and media partners to fully support creativity and credibility in order to invest in the future of design, incentivize innovation and give back to the industry and the people it serves.

Top Knobs Wins KBB Reader's Choice Award

For the fifth consecutive year, Top Knobs has been selected as a winner in the Kitchen & Bath Business Readers' Choice Awards. Kitchen & Bath Business readers cast more than 11,000 votes for winners in 25 distinct categories. This year, Top Knobs was honored in both the Decorative Hardware and the Bath Accessories categories. Kitchen & Bath Business Readers' Choice Award winners are selected based upon their ability to meet specific criteria. For the Decorative Hardware category, readers were asked to vote based upon aesthetics. In the Bath Accessories category, product design was the key component in selecting winners. In both categories, Top Knobs was assessed on overall style and ability to coordinate with fixtures.

Rubi's New Abyss Collection

Rubi/Kasa Distribution unveiled a new complete range of bathroom faucets, the Abyss Collection. The proud and cut lines of faucet spout are out of the ordinary while its cylindrical body is instinctively modern.  Made of solid brass construction and featuring ceramic cartridges, the entire line is available in chrome finish. For any questions about RUBI's products or distribution policy, please contact the Rubi Order Desk at 561-806-3420.

Victoria + Albert Moves Its Warehouse and Offices

Victoria + Albert moved its warehouse and offices to new facilities that will make its operations more efficient and allow room for continued growth. The new headquarters larger warehouse in Ladson, South Carolina has prime transport links with access to the I-26 highway. With 52,000 square feet, the new warehouse holds approximately 5 months' worth of stock at any time. The continued investment in high levels of inventory enables Victoria + Albert Baths to turn orders around in a matter of days - 48 hours to be exact. The warehouse holds inventory for the USA - and forwarding from here to South America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Future plans include ta new specification showroom, creating an ideal space to view a wide range of V+A products and will also act as a training facility for agents and showroom staff.

Grohe's Essence Semi-Pro Kitchen Faucets Now Offers Color Options

The new collection of Essence Semi-Pro single-handle kitchen faucets from GROHE is now available in nine attractive rainbow shades - yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, green, blue, matte sheer marble, and matte dark gray - to make a personalized statement in any kitchen, whether entertaining guests or preparing a special family meal. The flexible, easy-to-clean velvet matte black colored silicone hose, which comes standard with this faucet, can be effortlessly replaced with a color that delights the senses, no matter your mood. You can match to other surfaces and finishes in the sink area, even coordinating with holiday décor. A winner of a 2017 international Red Dot Award, the Essence Semi-Pro faucet has a sleek, modern form with convenient features for at-home chefs. These functions include: convenient one-hand operation, a spring arm that allows for full 360-degree sink mobility and a high-performance spray head that offers easy switching between spray action and regular water flow.

Barclay Adds Paste Colors to Their Fireclay Collection

Barclay's Fireclay Collection now includes pretty pastels to soften kitchen decor. Hand-crafted in Italy in delicate shades like sugar paper blue, country green and yellow straw., models that are now in stock (in all three new pastel colors) include:

• FSSB1092 - Dana 30" Single Bowl Farmer Sink
• FSSB1094 - Dana 33" Single Bowl Farmer Sink
• FSSB1096 - Deidra 30" Single Bowl Fluted Farmer Sink
• FSSB1098 - Deidra 33" Single Bowl Fluted Farmer Sink
• FSDB1566 - Josie 33" Double Bowl Farmer Sink

Ronbow Launches Its New Brand, Ronbow Essentials

Ronbow Corporation launched its new brand, Ronbow Essentials to appeal to the needs and budgets of price-conscious consumers.  Available this fall, Essentials is the third product brand for the company joining Ronbow and Ronbow Signature. The new brand aims to open the door to a new consumer demographic and satisfy today's retail and design marketplace challenges, while also maintaining Ronbow Corporation's position as a leader in bathroom products. Furthermore, the company's product assortment strategy responds to a demand from their retail and distributor network, which have requested a solution in filling the gap previously not served with their core bath furniture line (Ronbow) and their 'best-in-class' European designed suites (Ronbow Signature).  With the addition of the Ronbow Essentials brand, the company will reset each brand's product offerings and reclassify some existing product collections.

CEU Events Updates Programs Available to DPHA Members

CEU Events updated programs available to DPHA members:

• CEU Video and Audio formats are now live - Subscribers will now have a Presentation Video & Presentation Audio file, along with the PDF, PowerPoint, Keynote, and Script under an account.  Presentation Videos are useful for those who are not yet comfortable speaking in front of an audience.  Setup your presentation with a projector or a TV with speakers and hit play.  Be there to answer questions for your clients and remember to use our CEU Events platform to create invitations, invite your contacts, and take attendance at the end of the presentation!  During your commute, simply play the Presentation Audio in your car to practice its cadence.  It's a great tool to fine tune your presentation skills on the go!
• Showrooms, Representatives and Manufacturers, seeking to present approved CEUs - For professionals who want to become an approved instructor for our CEU Original Series™ accredited courses. Ideal for showrooms, representatives, and manufacturers seeking to present to interior designers.

Mountain Products' New Re-Vive Collection Shower Drains

Mountain Products Re-Vive™ Shower Collection  added new shower drains that are elegant, beautiful and functional. Enjoy the classic look of the Basket Weave (pictured) or tile-In options, or style the shower with the contemporary look of Flow, Dreamtime, or linear designs. Pairing one of these drains with the array of other Re-Vive™ shower products allows customers to rejuvenate their style. Beyond the stylistic beauty of the drain, the Re-Vive™ drain provides superior function over other square drains on the market. Unique only to Mountain, each drain comes with the patented universal cast Iron drain ring that allows for retrofit applications onto most existing floor drains. Second, the Re-Vive™ Shower Drain's two-piece construction allows for perfect, level installation EVERY time. 

Franke's New Pescara Collection

Franke introduced its new Pescara Collection, a contemporary family of sinks and faucets with clean lines and a large, open workspace inspired by Italian tradition and its artisan culture. Pescara sinks are made from the highest quality Franke stainless steel; exceptionally resistant to staining, rust and corrosion.  They are remarkably durable and an embodiment of contemporary elegance. Pescara faucets redefine functionality from the inside out, particularly the Semi-Professional model which features an innovative rear-docking spray head. 

• Franke Pescara sinks (pictured) -
• available in seven sizes that range from a 14-inch prep sink to a 31-inch single bowl sink
• feature 18-gauge Franke stainless steel; tight corners; square drain designs; and Franke's patented integral ledge system that incorporates a shelf grid to create a raised surface, making it easier and more comfortable to work at the sink.
• Pescara accessories include:
• Square Drain Cover
• Stainless Steel Bottom Grid
• Tempered Glass Cutting Board
• Stainless Steel Sink Butler
• Dual Purpose Shelf Grid
• Extra-large colander
• Franke's Pescara faucets -
• available in three sizes
• feature 360-degree spout swivel ranges and intuitive switches that allow users to easily toggle between full and needle spray. 

Turnstyle Designs' New Bullet Door Lever

Designed by Christina Roberts, the Bullet is a bold statement, it is a design that is deliberately oversized, heavily textured and one that demands to be held. Perfectly shaped, and hand cast in Turnstyle Designs'™ trademark Amalfine™ composite, it is wonderfully tactile and ergonomic. Cast from a piece of rough hewn timber, the casting picks up every detail of wood grain, particularly prominent in the Alupewt. Available in 40 combinations of Amalfine and metal finishes and on two body sections - goose neck or combination, there is plenty of choice to find the perfect option.

BLANCO Debuts Their QUATRUS R15 Apron Front Super Single Bowl

BLANCO combines innovation and on-trend design with the debut of the new QUATRUS R15 Apron Front Super Single Bowl. The QUATRUS R15 brings convenience and durability to the kitchen with its single bowl apron front style, industry leading satin finish, and large corner radius that is easy to clean and maintain. The BLANCO QUATRUS R15 is available in 18 gauge stainless steel. QUATRUS R15 details are:

• 304 series 18 gauge Stainless Steel Material
• Bowl Depth: 9"
• Apron Dimensions: 32"L x 2"W x 9"H
• Apron Front style
• Single Bowl
• Satin Finish
• Limited Lifetime warranty
• Accessories: Bottom Grid

Axent Corporation Honored with German Brand Awards

AXENT won a German Brand Award June 29, 2017 in Berlin. The Swiss manufacturer of shower toilets received several awards: the most meaningful one in "Excellence in Branding" for interdisciplinary brand leading, as well as "Newcomer Brand of the Year" and the winner label in the category "Industry Excellence in Branding - Heating & Bathroom." The German Brand Award is the German Design Council and German Brand Institute's award for successful brands, consequent brand leading, and sustainable brand communication. It was initiated though the German Design Council which was founded in 1953 by the German Bundestag and sponsored by the German Federal Association of Industry.

AD Waters Now Exclusive N.A. Distributor for Simas

AD Waters  has exclusive rights to distribute Italian-based Simas company products in North America. . The collections being offered by AD Waters are:

• Vignoni Collection (pictured) - the contemporary collection features a softness through its oval, egg-shaped lines. Designed to achieve a light and thin profile, the collection includes furniture, sinks, bidet and rimless toilet offerings. The furniture collection features a thick countertop, with a light oak finish; the piece gently floats against the wall. Completing the Vignoni collection is a modular drawer in a matte white or anthracite finish as well as two rectangular vanity mirrors.

• Flow Collection - this minimalistic and dynamic collection includes a wall-mounted bidet and rimless toilet offering. In addition to toilets, the Flow Collection includes wall-mounted sink basins, available with built-in shelves and offered in square, rectangular, oval and circular forms - perfect for small spaces.  All items in the Flow Collection are offered in four different colors and finishes: glossy white, glossy black, matte white, and matte anthracite.

• Sharp Collection - 
  • Washbasin - featured in four forms - circle, square, oval, rectangle - the Collection features nine models in total; each form can be designed with or without an integrated faucet hole. Offered in 10 colors ranging from subtle and relaxed hues, such as White, to rich and deep tones like chocolate, anthracite and myrtle. glossy finishes in white and black are available and matte finishes are available for all color ways. 
  • Vanity - the vanity is a compact and elevated piece. Featuring an integrated sidebar that serves as a towel rack, the cabinet opens deliberately lower than the drawer to allow for additional storage space. This design can be used in 'Jack and Jill' version and features a metal anthracite matte finish. Cabinetry may be finished in dark oak or a combination of grey ashwood and matte white. The collection is completed by a rectangular backlit and a round mirror matched to a round magnetic lamp.

Victoria + Albert Introduces a New Gloss White Finish Option

Victoria + Albert introduced a new gloss white finish option for a selection of bathroom vanities that sets an elegant tone and offers exceptional versatility. Customers may choose from three distinctive vanities that offer the gloss white finish, including the Bosa 112 Glass, a traditional glass-topped vanity with a full-width single drawer and the stylish Lavello 114 and Mandello 114 models. Both were created by award-winning product designers Meneghello Paolelli Associati and are available in glass-topped or wall-mounted styles. The new gloss white finish is a special catalyzed spray paint that is applied in multiple coats for a long-lasting finish. Other finish options for the three vanities include gloss black and anthracite, and light grey (Bosa 112 Glass only).

MTI Baths' Two New Pedestal Sinks

In today's market there is a demand for beautiful, high-quality bathroom fixtures that will work in tight spaces. That's why MTI Baths has introduced two new pedestal sinks. Their footprint is modest, which is perfect when space is at a premium. Yet, the actual sink bowls are generously sized. Both are very clean and sleek in design and  have an access opening in the rear.

• Petra Pedestal Sink (pictured above): bowl size - 15" x 11"; pedestal size - 19" x 17" x 36"
• Halo Pedestal Sink (pictured below): bowl size - 17" x 17"; pedestal size - 18" x 18" x 36"

Top Knobs' New Kingsbridge Series

Top Knobs unites smart contemporary lines with subtle traditional detailing to form the new Kingsbridge series. Part of the Devon Collection, the Kingsbridge series blends easily into any kitchen or bath design - redefining today's transitional looks for decorative hardware. Wide, but not too wide ... detailed, but not too ornate, the Kingsbridge series features smooth flat tops and slightly rounded edges. The base of each piece includes an extra layer of detailing with two parallel bands. And, the T-shaped knobs mimic the shape of the pulls with the same wide, flat surface area. The Kingsbridge series is available in eight sizes - three T shaped knobs: 1 3/8", 1 7/8" and 2 3/8"; four pulls - 3 3/4", 5 1/16", 6 5/16" and 12" center-to-center sizes; and a 12" appliance pull. Kingsbridge is available in eight finishes including ash gray, a rich on-trend gray and honey bronze, a light brass tone. Other available finishes include black, brushed satin nickel, polished chrome, polished nickel, sable and Umbrio.

CEU Events Has Updated Their Programs

CEU Events updated its programs.  You can register for a program by going to the members only side of the website and following the path "Member benefits > CEU Events":

• NEW Product Knowledge Training Management Tool for Manufacturers - CEU Events allows subscribers to add PK training courses by creating a title and description, and attaching up to five files that will be immediately visible to linked instructors/representatives.  In addition to having a centralized asset management tool, updating PK materials occurs in real time to assure presenters have the most updated information at all times.  CEU Events is currently working on developing a dashboard to visually monitor the performance of individual training courses by providing insight data to subscribers.
• CEU Original Series™ Update - All current and future CEU Original Series™ courses are now accredited by NARI, as well as ASID, IIDA and IDC. 

ICERA Introduces Four New Console Lav Stands

ICERA introduced four new console lavatory stands. Each console lavatory is designed with the entire bathroom in mind to create a coordinated composition. The lavatory stands range in style from the Renaissance (pictured), embodying a decidedly classic form, to the Julian, designed to reflect a more modern or contemporary look. The lavatory tops are impeccably crafted in vitreous china, feature MicroGlaze™ anti-microbial porcelain glaze and have  eight-inch faucet centers. All four models are available in white, with select models available in balsa and black. The stainless steel stands are PVD-coated for corrosion resistance and available in polished chrome, polished nickel, satin nickel and polished brass finishes. All ICERA vitreous china products are backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

MrSteam's New iSteam3 Control

Delivering swipe-touch functionality and sleek, contemporary styling, the iSteam®3 control from MrSteam offers a variety of exciting new options designed to perfectly adapt to the preferences of every bather, seamlessly personalizing the steam shower environment. Now available in black and white finishes, iSteam3 provides a choice of black or white display screen mode. The iSteam3 is design-matched to the high-grade AromaSteam SteamHeads and pairs seamlessly with the industry-leading MrSteam E Series Residential Steam Generators. Appealing to a wide range of customers, the iSteam3 control interface offers a choice of  English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Russian, provides a real-time clock feature and the controls can be password protected.

AD Waters Now Sole N.A. Distributor for Fiora

AD Waters is now the sole distributor for the Spanish bath brand Fiora, which is making its North American debut. With the eco-friendly and simplified-installation properties that the brand brings through its innovative shower bases, Fiora is also merging the gap for showrooms across North America. For more than 10 years, the shower base category hasn't seen significant innovation outside of the acrylic shower base, which lacks as much luxury as it does bacteriostatical properties, something that Fiora proudly offers with its proprietary textured material, SILEXPOL (comprised of polyurethane and silica sand.) This textured slate-like material is extremely durable, resistant to scratches, has antimicrobial properties, simplified installation and comes in 8 different colors. 

BLANCO PRECIS Adds Two New Sizes to Their Single Bowls

BLANCO adds the PRECIS 24" and 27" Single Bowls to its renowned SILGRANIT sink collection. The stylish BLANCO PRECIS undermount sinks are perfect for maximizing smaller spaces. Available in all eight SILGRANIT colors, the BLANCO PRECIS features the rock hard durability of SILGRANIT now with the convenience and functionality to work within even the smallest of kitchens.

• BLANCO PRECIS 27" Single Bowl details (pictured):
• Undermount Installation
• Bowl Depths: 8-3/4"
• Dimensions: 17-3/4" x 26-1/2"
• Required Outside Cabinet: 30"
• Accessories: Stainless Steel Grid, Stainless Steel Colander and Stainless Steel Floating Grid

• BLANCO PRECIS 24" Single Bowl details:
• Undermount Installation
• Bowl Depths: 8-3/4"
• Dimensions: 17-3/4" x 23-1/2"
• Required Outside Cabinet: 27"
• Accessories: Stainless Steel Grid, Stainless Steel Colander and Stainless Steel Floating Grid

Turnstyle Designs Celebrates Their 25th Anniversary

The British company Turnstyle Designs, manufacturer of luxury door hardware, recently celebrated 25 years of manufacturing in Britain and of setting the standard of design-led architectural ironmongery. 

Turnstyle Designs has developed from a craft-based producer selling to shops (such as John Lewis, Purves & Purves) and Interior designers in the UK, to a company that now offers more than 30,000 different combinations of designs, materials and finishes to high-end interior designers, superyacht designers and luxury commercial projects. Products  include their own range of Amalfine™ handles, (a proprietary composite blend of materials), brassware finished in house with a choice of eight different stock finishes and wide selection of beautiful leatherwork that is hand-stitched by Turnstyle's team of highly skilled leather craftswomen.

 

Julien's New SmartStation Sink

The new SmartStation sink from Julien Home Refinements gives cooks the chance to flex their creative muscle. With the ultimate accessories selection, sliding from side to side of the bowl on two levels, it centralizes all prepping and cleaning tasks leading to great culinary feats. A grid, as well as a colander, a cutting board and a drying rack, available in dark walnut or golden maple wood essences, are included with the sink. With 30 other coordinated accessories that can be added to the sink, the SmartStation offers the utmost opportunity to elevate kitchen efficiency and pleasure.

KWC Introduces Their LUNA-E Kitchen Faucet Collection

KWC recently introduced LUNA-E, a kitchen faucet collection that melds beauty with precision innovation, which is evident in exquisite attention to detail: micro spray technology that directs water exactly where it's needed; extensive swivel ranges and extra-long hoses that reach every inch of the sink surface; water-saving flow-rates; variable temperatures and easy-to-clean features. Brought to market by the leading supplier of luxury kitchen and bath faucets, shower systems and accessories, the LUNA-E collection is comprised of a Pull-Down Faucet, Pull-Out Faucet with jetclean™, Prep Faucet, Bar Faucet and Potfiller Service Faucet, and is available in both chrome and splendureTM stainless steel. 

  

Hansgrohe Launches New Products at 2017 Dwell on Design Show

At this year's Dwell on Design, June 23-25, Hansgrohe launched its newest shower fittings - all stylish, supremely engineered and equipped with water-saving technology. Among the introductions were the new faucet and shower components from the chic AXOR Montreux collection and a suite of showerheads and showerpipes from the Hansgrohe brand. The dynamic AXOR FINISHPLUS program, which offers bespoke AXOR fittings in highly durable finishes was also on view. 

• AXOR Montreux (Created by Phoenix Design for the AXOR brand) - AXOR Montreux merges traditional elegance with superior German engineering and modern details. The Belle Époque inspired designs in the line include the AXOR Montreux 210 Single Hole Faucet (pictured), and the AXOR Montreux Widespread Faucet, which is available with either lever or cross handles. These are complemented by AXOR Montreux shower fittings, including the AXOR Montreux 1-jet handshower, AXOR Montreux Thermostatic Trim and AXOR Montreux wallbar.
• AXOR FINISHPLUS capability - the AXOR Montreux and other AXOR offerings can be ordered in several richly-hued finishes and with other custom modifications.
• The Hansgrohe brand showcased energy-efficient, high performance showerheads and handshowers that meet the latest codes, including California CEC legislation. Shower fittings shown included two showerpipes: the Raindance Select E 300 with ShowerSelect Controls and the Croma Select E 180. These units are all-in-one shower solutions, and because they are outside the wall, they can be easily installed and maintained. The Raindance Select E 300 model features.

Artelinea's Mirror Now Produced with Natural Light

Artelinea USA recently announced that its mirrors will now be produced with natural light. Cold and warm lights will be available upon request only without any additional cost.

For a total well-being, lighting engineering is at the core of Artelinea's solutions: mirrors are enlightened with integrated LED lighting which can also be regulated in intensity thanks to sensors applied in the mirror. And energy-saving and long lasting lighting guarantee a green technology.

Dezi Home's New Serenti Series

With clean lines and precise angles, the new, streamlined Sereniti Series from Dezi Home eliminates clutter while bringing peace and order to the bath. Sereniti features a sleek rectangular Towel Bar, a hardworking towel hook, towel ring, tumbler holder, soap dish, soap shelf, paper holders and wall-mounted or tabletop soap dispensers. Plus, an innovative horizontal mounted double towel bar is ideal for smaller spaces and makes an edgy design statement with space-saving practicality. Thoughtful design elements that set the Sereniti Series apart from the pack include:

• A lustrous backplate that's visible even when towels are hung
• Concealed hardware to keep the focus on the sleek, beautiful design
• Five decorative finishes including today's trending Matte Black

Nantucket Sinks' New Tri-Fold Brochures

Nantucket Sinks announced the availability of new tri-fold brochures showing off the complete line of its sinks. They offer 36 models of fireclay, 55 models of 16 Ga. stainless, 35 granite composites and 33 models of vitreous china lavatories. Nantucket Sinks' newest series is the "Vineyard Collection". It is made from genuine Italian fireclay and shows off the uniqueness of Italian artisans with hand finished designs. One series is the "Pietra Sarda" - it has a speckled stone look that is flecked with natural muted hues reminiscent of a rocky shore.  he other is the "Shabby" - with the look of painted barn-board, weathered by the elements that has lost its coat in all the right places. The "Shabby" comes in three base colors and both series come in three sizes. The Cape Collection also shows the addition of many new items including two undermount bowls.

Franke Promotes Two Senior Level Executives

Franke is reshaping its Kitchen Systems leadership team by promoting two experienced senior level executives:

• Oliver Bahr was named  President, Franke Kitchen Systems North America (pictured on the left).  Bahr will drive strategic priorities, infusing within his team the company's vision of tomorrow's kitchen as the heart of the home, with the sink, faucet, innovative accessories, food waste disposers and water filtration systems at its center. Bahr joined Franke Kitchen Systems in 2013 as head of Sales & Marketing for the U.S. retail channel, and later assumed the role of VP Sales. Bahr has 15 years of strategic sales, marketing, and management experience at companies such as Bosch Power Tools and Black & Decker. He received his bachelor's degree in marketing and psychology from Johnson & Wales University. He enjoys playing ice hockey and golf and spending time with his wife and two children. He and his family currently reside in Nashville, Tenn.

• Daniel Schwab was named VP Sales, Franke Kitchen Systems & KWC North America (pictured on the right). Schwab will continue to develop awareness of Franke and KWC and maintain focus on the strategic development and growth of the sales channel for both Franke and KWC, while underscoring the importance of the highest quality products and their benefits to the customer.  Schwab has 10 years' experience in strategic management and project execution. Most recently, he worked for Franke in Switzerland and was closely involved in sales excellence initiatives for the group. Since joining Franke as Chief of Staff & Corporate Project Leader in 2015, Schwab has led numerous M&A projects and has been a key driver of Franke's group-wide initiatives: the Sales Excellence and Innovation Push. Prior to joining Franke, Schwab was business development manager for the Sulzer Group and a project leader for The Boston Consulting Group. He graduated from the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland with a degree in strategic management and marketing. Schwab enjoys cooking, is a passionate snowboarder and likes spending time with his children. Schwab and his family are new residents of Nashville, Tenn.

The First-Ever BLANCO by Design Contest

BLANCO challenges designers and trade professionals to enter the first ever BLANCO by Design Contest, which launched on June 2, 2017. Participants are required to enter three photos of a kitchen design featuring at least one BLANCO sink and faucet completed in 2016-2017 for a chance to win a grand prize of $5,000.  Entries are currently being accepted online now and ending November 30, 2017 at 11:59PM EST. 1st place prizes are $1,000 each for notable kitchen and laundry/mudrooms plus an honorable mention at $500. Winners will be selected by a jury of design professionals. To enter the BLANCO by Design contest, visit their contest website here. 

Mountain Products' New MT670-2 Chill Water Chiller

Ask your customers what it would be like to have ice cold water anytime you want without having to wait for it to cool down? Explain that an instantly perfect cup of lemonade or ice tea made with the Mountain Products Chill Water Chiller is a refreshing way to cool down on a hot summer day.  Mountain Chill hides cleanly and simply beneath the sink and provides 1.5 gallons (per hour) of crisp, cool water from the kitchen faucet. Customers who have the Mountain Chill Water Chiller in their homes is the ultimate in convenience. When paired with the Mountain Pure Filtration System, cold, clean and pure water can be can be enjoyed anytime day or night.

The new MT670-2 Features:

• Cools your water to between 39deg F to 50deg FLarge ½ gallon stainless steel tank
• 1.5 gallons per hour
• Lead free
• 3 year compressor warranty
• Adaptor allows for connection to either 3/8" or ¼" tubing
• L 16" x H 10 3/16" x W 11.25"

California Faucets' Latest Video Unveiling Their New 1-Hole Faucets

In a sea of product messages vying for our attention every day, California Faucets has taken a different direction with Aqua Pella, its latest Pixar-inspired video introducing the company's new lineup of single-hole faucets. In the tradition of Tub Filler Fever, which went viral in the industry, Aqua Pella is the fun and memorable story of five faucets showing off their unique design personalities while performing before judges in a singing competition. The headliners stepping up to the stage in the video production include the clean-lined Arpeggio, the geometrically inspired Bel Canto and the sleek Zen-like Morro Bay. Each single-hole faucet in the group auditions in a different size or artisan finish from the company's wide selection.  To view the new video, click here.

The Petite Vanity Collection from Ronbow

The Petite Vanity Collection from Aravo by Ronbow fulfills the desire for modern style and functionality within a modest space with its refined looks, small frame and maximum storage capabilities. Once opened, the vanity features several storage components including those hung at the vanity's doors. Petite also comes with a variety of simple accessories: an LED mirror with an illuminating frame surrounding it and a hairdryer holder. The recessed finger pulls integrated into the vanity add a unique detail to the Petite Collection. At an 18" by 14" footprint, the modern vanity makes a perfect addition to any urban apartment or powder room in need of a storage solution. The innovative ceramic sinktop that fits on top of the Petite vanity features a geometric beveled shape with a unique drain cover that is integrated into the floor of the sink, resulting in the water disappearing at the infinity of the sink. The Petite comes in two color combinations: glossy white with a sandy oak finish and a glossy empire gray with a smoked walnut finish.

MrSteam Upgrades Their VirtualSpa Steam Shower Configuration Tool

MrSteam released a new and upgraded edition of its popular VirtualSpa steam shower configuration tool. Version 3.0 helps users explore and understand the many steam shower options available to them, as well as simplifies steam generator sizing.  In addition to offering a more intuitive site navigation, the new VirtualSpa makes it more straightforward for users to preview and change their selections throughout the planning process. The site also provides more in-depth product details and specifications, as well as improved functionality on smartphones and tablets.

Alno Inc Has a New YouTube Channel

"Creations" by Alno, Inc. now has a YouTube channel, where it posted videos showing the production of Bates & Bates' ceramic and brass sinks.  Each sink is made entirely by hand, taking up to 40 hours for the ornate brass sinks.  Three new models were recently added to the sculptured metal collection and two new models are planned for the Artistry in Ceramic collection. If you need a copy of the pricing and dimensions for  the new brass sinks, contact Jim Malcolm at Jimmalcolm@alnoinc.com.