Chown Celebrates 140 Years

In the late 19th century, Francis Roger Chown set out with his wife and six children from Canada on a ship bound for Portland. They eventually landed in the city where he would open F.R. Hardware in 1879. ⁠The family business is still running strong today. This year, the Chown family celebrated the 140th birthday of the store, now known as Chown’s Hardware. Congratulations from the DPHA family! Read the full article here.

DDI System Releases Version 20

DDI System announced the release of Inform ERP Software, Version 20. Inform ERP Version 20 offers ease of use with a new, modern user interface. New layout options include dashboard tiles for quick access to accounting, inventory, and sales KPIs. More than 100 improvements and new features round out DDI's latest software upgrade delivering advanced functionality in an unprecedented user-friendly experience.

AD Waters Introduces Treemmee Inox Collection

AD Waters introduces their new Treemme Inox Collection. Beautifully crafted faucets, made in the heart of Tuscany. The 5mm collection is not only the thinnest faucet in the world, but also the only one to have received the prestigious GOLDEN COMPASS International Award. The collections are names after the thickness of their bodies/spouts and handles.

Notice the 5MM and the 22MM are that exact thickness all the way, from top to bottom.

Turnstyle Designs Introduces The Layer

Responding to popular demand and the resurgence of door knobs, Turnstyle Designs has come out with its unique take on this traditional product. The Layer, designed by Wayne, is a striking, bold design that has layers of Amalfine, sandwiched between thick discs of solid brass, producing a simple but very effective contemporary door knob.

Barber Wilsons Introduces New Faucet Series

Barber Wilsons and Company will launch a brand new series in the U.S. at the DPHA Conference next month in Seattle. This series combines clean lines with traditional flair, harkening back to the company's naval origins. In addition, three new finishes including a brushed brass will be featured in the Product Showcase. The Sterlingham Company is introducing a new robe and reed towel warmer series, and have added to their finish selections brushed brass and gunmetal.

California Faucets Expands StyleDrain Line

California Faucets has expanded its StyleDrain^® line with four new designs by Beverly Hills Interior Designer Christopher Grubb. To launch this Fall, Grubb’s designs enhance the trail-blazing StyleDrain collection with memorable looks inspired by the most illustrious streets of Los Angeles. From eclectic “Hollywood glam” and sleek, modern styles to today’s popular industrial and transitional looks, Grubb’s new StyleDrain concepts fit a broad array of design styles. The new collection includes the spiral-styled Mulholland, inspired by the twists and turns of L.A.’s famed Mulholland Drive; the herringbone patterned Roxbury, named for the epicenter of Hollywood glamour, Roxbury Drive; the crisp and angular Camden, reminiscent of the city’s strong ties to Mid-Century Modern design, and the flower-like Strathmore, which calls to mind springtime in Southern California.

Laufen's Sonar Series Wins Another Award

Congratulations to Laufen for winning Architectural News Best Product Award for the Patricia Urquiola-designed SONAR Series Wave Double Basin. Laufen has also won the Best of Year Award from Interior Design magazine and the Best of NYCxDesign Week Award.

Lenova Introduces Their New FST01SS Freestanding Tub Faucet

Lenova introduces the stunning new FST01SS Freestanding Tub Faucet! This long-and-lean design makes an impactful style statement with a bold elegance that is graceful and sleek. Its minimalist lines go equally well with a modern décor or a space that is vintage-inspired. Whatever the décor, this faucet brings a distinctive touch of luxury that enhances both the bathroom and the bath experience. Crafted of premium 304 stainless steel, this extraordinary faucet has a compact design that consumes little square footage, making it a smart choice for smaller spaces. Standing 40" tall, the spout has a 11 7⁄16" reach and is defined by geometric planes and angles that lend a sculptural look. The faucet has zero lead content and includes a top-quality ceramic cartridge for drip-free performance. This gleaming faucet is meticulously finished for lasting beauty and is covered by a 10-year limited lifetime warranty.

Top Knobs Introduces Their Henderson and Pomander Series

Top Knobs introduces the Henderson and Pomander series to their Grace Collection of knobs, pulls and appliance pulls. Influenced by the historic charm of Henderson Place in New York City, the Henderson series mirrors the traditional architecture of the neighborhood in the refined details of the rounded knobs and matching pulls. While the simplistic elegance of Pomander Walk is the notable inspiration behind every pull in the Pomander series (pictured). “Grace is an unparalleled collection that tells the story of the historic streets of New York City,” says Christine Zimmer, Top Knobs Product Manager. “The Henderson and Pomander series are the next page in the story that invites the allure of Manhattan in to the home.”

• Henderson Details -
• Knob Size: 1 ¼” Knob
• Pull Sizes: 12” cc, 8 13/16" cc, 7 9/16” cc, 6 5/16”cc, 5 1/16” cc, 3 3/4” cc
• Finishes: Ash Gray, polished nickel, polished chrome, Honey bronze, brushed satin nickel and flat black
• Pomander Details - 
• Pull Sizes: 12” cc, 8 13/16”cc, 7 9/16” cc, 6 5/16” cc, 5 1/16” cc, 3 3/4 “ cc
• Appliance Pull Sizes: 12” cc
• Finishes: Ash Gray, polished nickel, polished chrome, Honey bronze, brushed satin nickel and flat black

Sagehill Designs' New Quinn Collection

The new Quinn Collection from Sagehill Designs was inspired by classic parquetry patterns and has its origins in French interiors. The herringbone pattern combined with a casual Quinn finish treatment allows this vanity collection to complement many current casual interior styles. The Quinn Vanity Collection's dramatic combination of geometric patterns will add excitement to any casual contemporary bath interior. Features include decorative metal bases and herringbone patterned door panels. The cabinets also feature ample storage, soft-close mechanisms and interior drawers. A variety of cabinet widths and mirror sizes are offered. Special features include:

• Classic Herringbone pattern doors
• Hand detailed textured premium finish
• Dovetail drawer construction
• Matching portrait mirrors
• Ample interior storage with drawer
• Raised on a geometric metal base
• Soft close door mechanisms
• Casual style with contemporary lines
• Vanities:
• QN3621D: 36” W x 21” D x 34” H
• QN4821: 48” W x 21” D x 34” H
• Matching Mirrors: QN3438MR - 34” W x 2” D x 38” H
• Wood: Select hardwood solids and veneers.
• Finish: Driftwood

BLANCO QUATRUS R15 ERGON Wins a 2019 Architizer A+ Award

BLANCO announced their BLANCO QUATRUS R15 ERGON as a Popular Choice Winner in the 2019 Architizer A+ Awards in the Kitchen & Bath - Fixtures & Fittings category. The public chose BLANCO’s ERGON for the Architizer A+ Popular Choice Award through online voting at vote.architzer.com. The Architizer A+ Awards is the largest awards program focused on promoting and celebrating the year’s best architecture and products. The mission is to nurture the appreciation of meaningful architecture in the world and champion its potential for a positive impact on everyday life. Winners are selected from the following criteria: Form, Function, Innovation, Intent and Reality. The BLANCO QUATRUS R15 ERGON offers a transitional, geometric design that refreshes the classic farm sink with a modernized look and functionality that meets the everyday needs of the most practical, yet beautiful kitchens. With a generous R15 radius, rear-positioned drain hole and a high ledge for custom accessories, the QUATRUS R15 ERGON offers users maximum workspace in, under and on top of the sink. Optional accessories include a grid, steel colander and wood cutting board.

Infinity Drain Now Offering Matte Black

Infinity Drain is now offering its matte black finish option across its collection of drainage products. To maximize corrosion protection and abrasion resistance, Infinity Drain achieves its matte black finish with an e-coating paint process that incorporates nano-ceramic technology. “Historically, stainless steel has been a challenge to plate,” notes Jonathan Brill, President of Infinity Drain. “By incorporating a hybrid of e-coating and nano-technology, our matte black finish is incredibly durable with a consistent finish tone on our stainless steel products.” Matte black is currently available in Infinity Drain’s wide range of linear drain grate styles that include Wedge Wire, Tile Insert Frame, Marc Newson, Slotted, Circles, Offset Oval and Solid. Infinity Drain’s collection of center drain styles, also offered in matte nlack, includes the Tile Drain, Moor, Weave, Wedge Wire, Criss-Cross, Squares, Link and Lines.

The New FEEL Collection from Wetstyle

Created from an innovative, high-density composite material that evokes the appearance of natural stone, the new Feel Collection from Wetstyle emphasizes tactile pleasures underfoot. The uniquely pleasing texture of this line of showers comes from a manufacturing process that creates the appearance of slate and concrete in high definition. These streamlined bases are suitable for all bathroom types as they can be cut at the factory or even by the installer directly on site; a major asset when adapting to non-standard dimensions and specific configurations, such as bypassing a column. The matte finish paired with Feel’s clean, sleek look awakens the senses and heightens the experience of relaxation and rejuvenation in the shower.

New NativeStone Vanity Tops from Native Trails

Sustainable, stain resistant concrete vanity tops crafted for standard size vanities and sinks, the new NativeStone Vanity Tops from Native Trails are the first of their kind, and are in stock and available in all four NativeStone finishes, three sizes, and four cutout options. Durable and versatile, these tops feature natural materials and timeless design that coordinates beautifully with their full line of vanities – or any standard vanity. The exclusive nano-sealing process creates an incredibly stain resistant surface that is refreshingly easy to maintain.

Barclay Products Adds an Intregral Drain Option to Even More of Their Tubs

Barclay Products continues to make more of their best selling acrylic tubs available with their innovative new integral drain/overflow option. These tubs - Morgan, Nyx, Radcliff and Tara/Taylor - now have discreet overflow slots connected to a drain tube running between the tub walls, eliminating the need for a waste/overflow outside the tub. Installation is much easier, the overall cost is reduced and less space is required. Tubs include drain and overflow covers in your choice of seven different finishes - brushed nickel, polished chrome, matte black, oil rubbed bronze, polished brass, polished nickel and white.

Nostalgic Warehouse Introduces Their Ageless Iron Line

From the manufacturer of Nostalgic Warehouse comes a new brand of door hardware... Ageless Iron. Drawing on the tradition of iron hardware, Nostalgic Warehouse developed a line that includes levers, knobs, rosettes, deadbolts, and a one-piece handle set. Every piece is made from solid, cast iron and then zinc plated and powder coated for corrosion resistance. The robust workmanship evident in this new hardware will provide thousands of worry-free cycles of usage. From the modern farmhouse to the urban loft, black hardware is one of the top choices for updating a space. The versatility and sophistication of black, whether used as an accent or for overall contrast, will remain timeless season after season.

The New Keenan Collection from Sagehill Designs

The new Keenan Collection from Sagehill Designs was inspired by classic parquetry patterns and has its origins in French interiors. The herringbone pattern combined with a casual Keenan finish treatment allows this vanity collection to complement many current casual interior styles.  The Keenan Vanity Collection's dramatic combination of geometric patterns adds excitement to any casual contemporary bath interior.  Features include decorative metal bases and herringbone patterned door panels. The cabinets also feature ample storage, soft-close mechanisms, and interior drawers.  A variety of cabinet widths are offered.  All the items in the collection feature Sagehill Design's commitment to quality materials and construction - the same as any piece of fine home furnishings. Special features include:

• Classic Herringbone pattern doors
• Hand-detailed textured premium finish
• Dovetail drawer construction
• Matching portrait mirrors
• Ample interior storage with drawer
• Raised on a geometric metal base
• Soft close door mechanisms
• Casual style with contemporary lines
• Vanity Models:
• KN3621D - 36” W x 21” D x 34” H
• KN4821 - 48” W x 21” D x 34” H
• Matching Mirrors: KN3438MR - 34” W x 2” D x 38” H
• Wood: Select hardwood solids and veneers
• Finish: Vintage Amber

Danze® by Gerber Introduces 3 New Pull-Down Prep Faucets

Danze® by Gerber introduces three new pull-down prep faucets, beautifully designed to create a comprehensive kitchen solution that increases both functionality and efficiency. Built to marry style with the highest standards of performance and technology, the new prep faucets are the perfect complement to their standard sized counterparts, just in a smaller footprint. Offering added functionality at a smaller scale, the faucets provide coordinated solutions for open-concept kitchens with multiple sinks, or as a stand-alone faucet for small scale kitchens, bar areas, extended-stay hospitality applications, and the like. Available in the Draper®, Selene®, and Vaughn® (pictured) collections, there are seven SKUs in total. All are available in chrome and stainless steel finishes, with Vaughn also available in satin black. Features include Danze's proprietary SnapBack® Retraction System, easily adjustable GripLock® retraction weight, and a dual function sprayhead that offers the choice of a single, steady flow and a powerful spray. The spout swivel radius is 360° for Draper and Vaughn and 270° for Selene, and they have a maximum flow rate of 1.75 gpm at 60 psi.

BLANCO Receives a 2019 K&BB Readers' Choice Award

For the seventh consecutive year, BLANCO has earned a Kitchen & Bath Business (KBB) Readers’ Choice Award. This year, a record breaking 31,000 K&BB readers voted and BLANCO was selected as a winner in the kitchen sink category based on criteria ranging from style and aesthetics to stain resistance, durability and configuration. This year, Blanco introduced several new additions to its extensive sink offerings including:

• A new color, Concrete Gray, joined BLANCO’s award-winning SILGRANIT® collection.
• BLANCO QUATRUS® R15 ERGON Apron Super Single stainless steel sink featuring a transitional, geometric design that refreshes the classic farm sink. 
• BLANCO QUATRUS® Apron 1-3/4 Bowl with Low Divide sink featuring the popular farmhouse style and a convenient low divide, making it easier to handle large pots and baking sheets while still dividing the sink into cleaning and prepping bowls.
• The new FORMERA Collection, BLANCO’s most versatile undermount series featuring stainless finish options available in a wide range of sizes and styles.
• BLANCO IKON® 27” Apron Single Bowl joined the IKON collection of farmhouse SILGRANIT® sinks to accommodate smaller homes and kitchens.

Alno Inc.'s New Z1710 Zander Bar/Prep Sink

Alno Inc.’s Z1710 Zander is one of the newest additions to the Bates & Bates family of sinks. This smooth rectangular Z Series bar/prep sink is available in matte black, has inner dimensions of 16 3/4" X 10 3/8" and is 7 1/2 inches deep. The Zander not only has a sleek contemporary look, but is extremely durable as well. Click here to download a digital copy of the most current Bates & Bates catalog or call (818) 882-6028 if you would like a hard copy or have any questions.

The New Lab Collection from Wetstyle

Freshness and purity epitomize the new Lab collection from Wetstyle. Lab bathtubs feature finely beveled details and subtle curves. They are also intentionally inclined for the comfort of those who enjoy reading and relaxing in the bath. Designed to meet various space requirements, the bathtubs come in freestanding or wall-adjacent versions. With the freestanding option, the bath becomes a focal point in the room, and with the wall-adjacent version, a reduced footprint saves space for maximum freedom. Its wide deck is convenient for storing personal care products without clutter. The Lab collection has several washbasins to match a variety of layouts and tastes. Models include Lab Round sinks whose curves match the collection’s bathtubs and Lab Square sinks that integrate seamlessly with Stelle pedestals to form a minimalist and space-saving set. Lab is handcrafted from WETMAR BiO™, a robust, non-slip, heat-insulating eco-material. It is available in True High Gloss™ or Matte finish.

Barclay Adds Integral Drain Option to Five More Tubs

Barclay Products continues to make more of their best selling acrylic tubs available with the innovative integral drain/overflow option. These tubs - the Ogden, Ollie, Paige, Lydia and Mallory - now have discreet overflow slots connected to a drain tube running between the tub walls, eliminating the need for a waste/overflow outside the tub. Installation is much easier, the overall cost is reduced and less space is required. Tubs include drain and overflow covers in your choice of six different finishes - brushed nickel, polished chrome, oil rubbed bronze, polished brass, polished nickel and white.

The New Optimale Series From Oceania Baths

Condo bathrooms, second bathrooms and kids bathrooms often have a limited space to work with. Homeowners are therefore left with a choice - bathtub or shower? What if it could be both without any wasted space? This is what the new Optimale Series from Oceania Baths offers: a unique juxtaposed bathtub and shower space concept designed to meet diverse needs. This innovative and original concept creates a feeling of roominess in the smallest spaces. Features include:

• Shower and bath are nested one besides the other
• Modular system has over 3000 possible configurations
• Highest quality and most modern materials available: Lucite® acrylic shower base and bathtub
• Pre-cut doors and panels are 3/8” tempered glass treated with Oceania’s exclusive Clear ViewTM water-repellent technology
• Suitable for both renovation projects as well as new buildings

Mountain Products' New Duet Finish Collection

Mountain Products' new Duet Finish Collection highlights elements of your kitchen and bath design to give a truly balanced and unique look. All Duet products come with matte black as the base finish, and then allow your customer to pick one of the four following finishes to accent the piece - brushed nickel, polished chrome, polished nickel and champagne bronze. Additionally, new knurled accents are available - the intricate diamond knurling adds richness and depth to the design of your faucet. Duet finishes are available on the following items:

• MT1830 and MT1840 Series - Accessory faucets
• MT957R - Air switch
• MT300, MT200EV and MT202 - Sink Strainers
• MT5003L-NL - Lever Angle Valve
• MT2000-2 - Bottle Trap

AMBA Products' New Radiant Small Heated Towel Racks

Looking to incorporate a heated towel rack into your bathroom, but just don't have the space? The new Radiant Small heated towel rack from AMBA Products is the perfect solution for those tight areas where wall space is at a premium. Available to the marketplace this winter, the Radiant Small will be available in polished stainless, brushed stainless and matte black finishes, and includes a plug-in with hardware conversion kit. Available sizes will be:

• 20 1/8”H by 19 5/8”W
• 31 7/8”H by 23 5/8”W
• 41 3/8”H by 23 5/8”W

The New Stelle' Pedestal from Wetstyle

Inspired by monoliths, the new Stellé pedestal from Wetstyle creates a statement while still remaining compact. It fits easily into a small powder room or bathroom, due to its compact dimensions. Stellé sets itself apart with a high-quality, impeccable finish, inside and out. These pieces are offered in a wide range of colors and wood finishes, including walnut, oak, torrified eucalyptus and lacquer. Stellé makes the perfect companion to the washbasins in the Lab collection, creating a timeless and urban look. WETSTYLE furniture is made from responsibly-sourced hardwoods. The wood is sealed with a varnish that is rated level 5 by the AWI, the industry's highest standard, for resistance to moisture and damage. Premium door hinges by Blum, the industry's leading manufacturer, are also used in all WETSTYLE furniture.

ICERA's New Muse iWash Integrated Bidet Toilet

ICERA recently expanded its award-winning product line that combines cleanliness, comfort and cutting-edge engineering. The new Muse iWash Integrated Bidet Toilet, pairs practicality and pampering in one sleek package. The Muse iWash system offers exceptional cleaning power while conserving floor space with its smart two-in-one design. A minimalist silhouette and skirted trapway conceal extraordinary technology. A bowl-cleansing pre-mist is activated whenever the seat is occupied, and an automated flush allows a sanitary touch-free experience. A deodorizer and in-bowl LED nightlight are thoughtful extra touches. What’s truly amazing about the Muse iWash is its level of customization. From a heated seat and warm air dryer with adjustable temperature settings to the rear, front and oscillating sprayers with variable positioning, the iWash system can be configured to suit individual preferences. It has two user presets to save preferred settings to ensure a repeat experience every time. A convenient backlit remote is included and comes with a magnetic wall mount for easy use. 

As with all ICERA toilets, the Muse iWash is eco-friendly with a high-efficiency flush that requires just 1.28 gallon per flush. Crafted of vitreous china, the design includes an open rim flush for maximum performance. It’s simple to install and comes with a self-cleaning stainless steel nozzle. Its glossy white porcelain bowl is enhanced with MicroGlaze™, an antimicrobial porcelain finish for easy cleaning and long-lasting good looks.

The New Mood Bathtub from Wetstyle

The new Mood bathtub from Wetstyle is based on a pair of offset ellipses resulting in a design that says fluidity and comfort. Its silhouette creates an air of relaxation in the bathroom. In addition to its aesthetic qualities, Mood provides maximum comfort thanks to its reclining dual backs: a sitting position that is particularly conducive to reading, and a reclined option for pure relaxation. The elegant simplicity of the Mood blends seamlessly with both contemporary and traditional interiors, with its play of shapes creating a perfect balance between a well-anchored base and more refined curves. A thicker rim on one side acts as a storage shelf for body care products. Mood is handcrafted in WETMAR BiO™, a robust, non-slip, thermo-insulating eco-material, and is available in True High Gloss™ or matte finish.

California Faucets Wins Four 2019 K&BB Readers' Choice Awards

California Faucets won four Kitchen & Bath Business (KBB) Magazine 2019 Reader’s Choice Awards. This year marks the second consecutive year California Faucets was honored in the Kitchen Faucets as well as the Bath Accessories categories. California Faucets was also honored this year in the Bath Faucets and Shower Systems categories. In the Kitchen Faucets as well as the Bath Faucets categories, winners were recognized for water efficiency and style/aesthetics/finish. The criteria in the bath accessories category included style and aesthetics, as well as the ability to coordinate with fixtures, while in the Shower Systems category, readers selected based on style and water efficiency. Winners in the seventh-annual contest were selected by designers, remodelers and other readers of the magazine, who placed a record 31,000 votes.

Steamist Introduces Their New Matte Black Designer Finish

Steamist has introduced a new matte black designer finish, which is now available as an option within its line of advanced steam and digital shower products. The luxe, low-gloss finish delivers a contemporary look and understated elegance that complements a wide range of shower designs. The introduction of the sophisticated new matte black finish reflects Steamist’s ongoing commitment to helping homeowners design the ideal shower for their unique preferences and styles. The matte black finish is available on Steamist’s advanced digital steam and shower controls, steamheads and in-shower chromatherapy light fixtures. In addition to the new matte black, Steamist’s extensive finish options include brushed nickel, brushed bronze, oil-rubbed bronze, polished brass, polished chrome, polished gold and polished nickel.

Danze® by Gerber’s New Pull-Down Prep Faucets

Danze® by Gerber’s new Pull-Down Prep Faucets share the same design as the standard kitchen pull-down in their collection, but are smaller. Available in their Draper®, Selene®, and Vaughn™ collections, the prep faucets have a max flow rate of 1.75 gpm at 60 psi. Features include Danze by Gerber's proprietary SnapBack® Retraction System, easily adjustable GripLock® retraction weight and dual function sprayhead. All are available in chrome and stainless steel finishes - satin black is also available for Vaughn.

Top Knobs Honored With Two K&BB 2019 Readers' Choice Awards

Top Knobs has been announced as a winner of two Kitchen & Bath Business (KBB) Magazine 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. Top Knobs was honored in the Bath Accessories category for the seventh consecutive consecutive year and in the Decorative Hardware category for the third consecutive year, amongst 31,000 votes. In the seventh annual edition of the awards, kitchen and bath professionals were asked to select their choice of winners from 25 distinct categories. In the Bath Accessories category voters assessed overall design and style. In the Decorative Hardware category, voters focused on design aesthetics. Both categories put emphasis on the ability for products to coordinate with kitchen and bath fixtures. Top Knobs has been selected as a winner every year since the awards inception in 2013.

Dimora Brands Announces the Acquisition of Watermark Designs

Dimora Brands, the parent company of luxury brands that include Top Knobs, Water Street Brass and Hardware Resources, recently announced the acquisition of Watermark Designs. "We are proud to be adding Avi Abel and the team at Watermark Designs to ours," notes Warren Ramsland, President of Top Knobs. "They are innovators that will continue to push the boundaries of design to provide beautiful plumbing made in Brooklyn, NY.” The addition of Watermark Designs to the Dimora Brands portfolio combined with its recent acquisition of Water Street Brass, and its Vesta Fine Hardware product line offer a trifecta of luxury offerings that include cabinet hardware, door hardware and plumbing fixtures. "We are delighted to join forces with Dimora Brands," said Avi Abel, President of Watermark Designs. "We look forward to growing with this successful group of luxury kitchen and bath brands that enables us to expand our resources to meet the needs of the Architecture & Design community.”

The New ROHL Italian Kitchen Campo Side Lever Pull-Down Faucet

Named for the Piazza del Campo in Sienna, Italy, the new ROHL Italian Kitchen Campo Side Lever Pull-Down Faucet celebrates the famous systems of conduits that brings water to the area. In the 14th century, miles of tunnels and aqueducts were built, delivering water to the famous Font Gaia - or Fountain of the World. The Campo design emulates the valve/stem combination used in the building of industrial conduit systems. This industrial style is epitomized in the knurling on the outside of the “waterworks” handles and the wheel-like “spokes” of the handle interiors. Features include:

• Brass construction
• Metal lever
• CNC machined
• Dual spray with lock in modes
• 1 31/32” maximum installation depth on deck
• 1/4-turn ceramic disc control cartridge
• 9 1/4” reach swivel U-spout
• Retractable pull-down metal hand spray with secure docking system
• Nylon hose
• 1.8 gpm
• Requires 2 1/2” clearance from backsplash to center of faucet of hole

LACAVA Adds Bottom Shelf Option to all Their Metal Consoles

Did you know that all metal consoles from LACAVA now have the option of adding a solid surface shelf on the bottom? Seen here is the Aquagrande 40” metal console (AQG-BX-40) in polished stainless steel that includes the solid surface shelf placed within the stainless steel frame. Also available in brushed stainless steel, brushed brass, and matte black. The shelf makes for added storage and functionality without taking away from the luxury of the piece! Visit LACAVA.com to find out more!

DDI Systems to Host a Webinar on August 20th

DDI Systems will host a webinar on Tuesday, August 20th at 1 p.m. EDT, entitled How to Prepare Your Business for Digital Commerce. As eCommerce continues to disrupt wholesale distribution and capture customer attention, distributors are looking for a clear path to deploy a top-quality solution. Inform eCommerce Pro brings technologies together in a seamless platform that connects eCommerce, your product catalog, and the market-leading Inform ERP. See why Inform eCommerce Pro is the ideal choice for wholesale distributors during DDI Systems' live upcoming event Tuesday, August 20th at 1 pm EDT (10 am PT). To register, go to ddisystem.com/webinar or call 877-599-4334. Learn how to:

• Support both B2B and B2C shoppers with customer-specific pricing, branch inventory, sales tax automation and convenient shipping & delivery options
• Leverage ERP-driven data optimizes the customer experience with accurate, up-to-the-minute order and account status insight
• Incorporate a best-in-class product catalog, both for digital eCommerce and brick and mortar quoting and sales
• Harness the power of layered navigation, multiple product categories, filtering attributes, business intelligence analytics and customer communication tools

The New Marquis Bathtub from Hydro Systems

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a museum of experiences rather than objects. The exterior comprises two curved walls, which resemble interlocking arms, cradling the building’s glass-paneled central core and conveying the ideals of unity and equality for all. Incorporating the graceful form of the architecture that inspired it, the new Marquis bathtub from Hydro Systems mirrors the artful curves of the building in the refined simplicity of its sloped shape. The Marquis balances exquisite symmetry with the unexpected, as the ever-so-slight tilt to its rim adds interest and draws the eye. Shaped to resemble cupped hands that cradle you as you relax and reflect, the Marquis defines design excellence. Features include:

• Made of Hydroluxe SS - a high-performance blend of ground natural minerals and man-made composites, that provides added durability, insulation, and protection against scratches, stains, bacteria,mold and mildew.
• Linear Integral Drain - standard inclusion, comes color matched to the tub unless specified otherwise. Available in a wide array of color/finish choices.
• Lumbar support on backrests at both ends of tub.
• Ability to add thermal air system, which includes HydrOzone, at no additional charge.

Hardware Resources' New Wavecrest Vanity

The new, contemporary Wavecrest Vanity from Hardware Resources features inset drawer fronts and an open bottom shelf. The grey finish is complemented by the Carrara-look engineered marble top, while the white finish coordinates with the white-and-black engineered marble top. Maximized storage features fully functional lower drawers, large open bottom shelf, tip-out storage space with stainless steel tray below the sink, and additional fully functional drawers on 60” units. Other features include:

• Sizes: 24", 30", 36”, 48” and 60” double
• Satin nickel or matte black bar pulls
• Large open bottom shelf
• Tip-out storage with removable stainless steel tray under sink
• Fully functional lower drawers with full extension soft-close slides
• Available with or without top preinstalled, 4” tall backsplash included with tops
• Faucet holes cut for 8” spread, faucet not included

Native Trails' New Earth Finish for Their NativeStone Collection

New to their NativeStone® Collection, Native Trails’ new Earth finish brings as much warmth to a room as it does texture. Inspired by nature, this organic new finish lies somewhere between brown and gray, pairing exceptionally well with many color palettes. Whether you are designing a cozy, rustic retreat or a sleek, contemporary residence, NativeStone in Earth can be that perfect aahhh-inspiring piece your customer is looking for. All NativeStone products are available now in this new finish.