Kitchen & Bath

Staff -- Interior Design, 10/31/2007 12:00:00 AM

Roca

A subtle modularity underscores the harmonic curves of the Frontalis suite by Madrid-based Pritzker Prize winner Rafael Moneo and daughter Belén Moneo Feduchi. Besides their flowing toilet, bidet, and tub designs, they have invented a coordinating lavatory basin, paper holder, and towel bar module (for the bidet), all in white. Each affixes securely to the wall for a welcomed sense of order and unity. 513 Avenida Diagonal, 08029 Barcelona, Spain; 34-93-366-1200; roca.com. circle 768

Duravit

Echoing the rational lavatories already produced by this German manufacturer, the new Vero toilet and bidet are wall mounted. Alternately, a coordinating freestanding version is also available. For easy cleaning, ask for factory-applied WonderGliss nonstick finish on the white ceramic. 2205 Northmont Parkway, Suite 200, Duluth, GA 30096; 888-387-2848; duravit.com. circle 769

Watermark Designs

The Model 22-1.504 standing Titanium series lavatory mixer rises nearly 4 feet off its floor mount, with minimalist controls integrated into the body of the fixture for one-touch operation. This solid-brass spout is offered in any of 35 different finishes. 491 Wortman Avenue, Spring Creek, NY 11208; 800-842-7277; watermark-designs.com. circle 773

Rifra

Make a Splash with Brooklyn architect Jared Della Valle's single- or double-bowl vanities, sporting clear glass sinks set beneath countertops of back-painted glass. Choose piano-black lacquer or Rifra colors and finishes like rosewood with a granite top. Vibrant cabinet interiors provide the accent color underneath, with medicine cabinet interiors tinted to match. Behind the double-faced mirror, each offers one fixed shelf plus two glass ones (lit with mini fluorescent tubes). M2L, 215 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10022; 800-319-8222; m2lcollection.com. circle 770

Methven

The Maia hand shower's facial-massage function employs Satinjet signature "twinjet" technology to convert each water drop into thousands of droplets. A vitamin C water filter eliminates chlorine for stronger hair and superclean skin that feels less irritated, flaky, and dry. 230 Park Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10169; 212-551-3578; satinjet.com. circle 772

Poggenpohl

Tall new +Segmento pantry units are an eco-friendly textured Teak Quartz melamine, while the island sports coordinating Teak Lava. In both applications, small electric +Motion Drive motors will ease the doors ajar, permitting recessed vertical channels to replace traditional handles. 350 Passaic Avenue, Fairfield, NJ 07004; 800-987-0553; poggenpohlusa.com. circle 771

Simas

Post-minimalism roars into fashion with patterning that revels in history. Terri Pecora's decorative Impronte graphics are ready for application to any sanitary ware in this company's line. The Renaissance print is available in black, transparent, platinum, or gold on white. Via Falerina, Km 3, 01033 Civita Castellana, Viterbo, Italy; 39-76-1-518161; simas.it. circle 774

Victoria & Albert

Classic Victorian slipper tubs inspired Edward Taylor's up-to-date Amalfi, which descends all the way to the floor in order to hide the waste pipes. Anticipating wall-mount or freestanding taps, the South African-made tubs are cast without faucet holes, using volcanic limestone and resin. 1952 Long Grove Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 24464; 800-421-7189; vandabaths.com. circle 775

Sonia

The Nouveau vanity by Raul Villares Gayan combines curvy Queen Anne-influenced legs with an elegant dash of modernity. The waterproof marine-grade wood is clad with a shimmering damask pattern, lustrous in a delicate white. The lavatory and contiguous top are fireclay. 10380 North West 53rd Street, Sunrise, FL 33351; 888-766-4287; sonia-sa.com. circle 778

Supergrif

Spanish ceramics giant Lladró teamed with this plumbing manufacturer on Nautilus, a single-lever basin mixer in polished chrome that rises more than 9 inches above the deck. The knob takes its imagery from the Mediterranean Sea, using a traditionally cast porcelain component in glossy white or matte black. 14230 Lochridge Boulevard, Suite E; Covington, GA 30014; 888-742-5131; supergrif.com. circle 777

Grohe

Faceted dollops of Swarovski crystal give the alluring new Kensington wide-set lavatory faucet handles a retro twist. Choose the company's signature StarLight chrome or a brushed nickel for the spout and/or the alternate metal handles. 241 Covington Drive, Bloomingdale, IL 60108; 630-582-7711; groheamerica.com. circle 776

Hastings Tile & Bath

Interior Design Hall of Famer Matteo Thun's Roma 85-50 pedestal basin sells with a chrome towel bar—or try a traditional chrome leg stand with integral towel bars. The pressure-cast fireclay sink can be glazed plain white or white emblazoned with Thun's floral print. 30 Commercial Street, Freeport, NY 11520; 800-351-0038; hastingstilebath.com. circle 783

Dornbracht

For this German manufacturer's Elemental Spa collection, Sieger Design dreamed up the Nota bath filler and shower. What appears to be a monolithic sweeping L-shape of Corian is actually hollow and expertly plumbed for its chrome-trimmed waterfall tub filler and complimentary hand shower. 1700 Executive Drive, Suite 60, Duluth, GA 30096; 800-774-1181; dornbracht.com. circle 779

Rohl

Going the gooseneck one better, a U-shape spout on the Triflow 3-Lever kitchen faucet offers hot, cold, or filtered water from a single fixture. Minus chlorine and heavy metals, the filtered water runs through its own dedicated waterway to prevent any risk of cross-contamination. 3 Parker Street, Irvine CA 92618; 800-777-9762; rohlhome.com. circle 782

Graham & Brown

On imperfect walls that would be challenging to tile, unroll Geo, a splash-proof Contour collection covering from this U.K.-based manufacturer. The Mondrian-influenced faux-tile pattern sells in two colorways: chocolate with lime or black and white. Each roll papers 56 square feet. 3 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512; 800-554-0887; grahambrown.com. circle 780

Siematic

The SC61 Modern Classics kitchen brings the polish of fine wood furnishings to installations that flow directly from elegant living spaces. Countertops are a svelte 4/10-inch thick, and a walnut table matches the walnut wall structure that houses cooking supplies and knife storage. 3 Interplex Drive, Suite 101, Feasterville, PA 19053; 215-604-1350; siematic-usa.com. circle 781

Iris Design Studio

A light went on for Iris Kadouri, and her new Perito Moreno series of bulb-motif mirrors, cabinets, and even sconces was born in aluminum, glass, and Pyrex (heat-proof) glass. The secret is a dozen molded half-bulbs that stand proud on the mirror surface. Their reflections imply the hemisphere missing behind the mirror. P.O. Box 2838, Springfield, MA 01101; 866-245-3312; irisdesignstudio.com. circle 784

Impronta Italgraniti

From this Italian manufacturer's Le Rable collection, large-scale wood-look white-body Bijoux wall tiles appear to drip with raised and glazed metallic jewels. The decorative pattern streaks two distinct tiles, 13 by 22 inches. One is partly filled with jewels and the other thoroughly filled. Choose backgrounds in beige or gray. 7200 Fullerton Road, Springfield, VA 22150, 703-445-9200, improntaitalgraniti-usa.com. circle 788

Walker Zanger

From Los Angeles-based hospitality expert Michael Berman, Marquis deep-relief artisan tile pairs regency-inspired 5-by-4-inch rectangles and 6-by-8-inch octagons. The light-gray Mica color sells in matte or gloss glaze applied to high-fired clay consisting of 30 percent postindustrial content. Other available glazes include gloss bone ecru, matte Coconut white, and Bosco gloss dark brown. 13190 Telfair Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342; 818-252-4000; walkerzanger.com. circle 785

THG

Classically brilliant Ithaque faucets unite a ring-mounted three-hole mixer from Normandy-based House of Tetard-Haudiquez-Grisoni with exquisite metal-accented French porcelain knobs by Bernardaud. The shiny studs on the porcelain sell in a choice of gold or platinum. 6601 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073; 954-425-8225; thgusa.com. circle 786

Linkasink

Kirk Guthrie's 17-inch Travertine sink starts with hand-placed tesserae quarried in China's Huanglong Valley. Once fused, the sharp corners are sanded smooth for a mellow antique look that is appropriate in both rustic and modernist applications. 2235 East Rose Garden Loop, Phoenix, AZ 85024; 866-395-8377; linkasink.com. circle 787

Bristol and Bath

Think function and form: The fluid and elegant glass of Wave 101 also allows wheelchair access. The lav can be wall-hung on chrome support brackets and is compatible with wall-mount base cabinets, a chrome Mono mixer, towel rails, and mirrors. 741 First Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406; 610-962-9329; bristolbath.com. circle 789

Graff

Bathroom design takes flight in the sleek Stealth Lavatory solid-brass faucet with Steelnox, a finish similar to brushed nickel that steadfastly refuses to fingerprint. The company employs dependable German-made ceramic valves for a lifetime of trouble-free performance. 3701 West Burnham Street, Milwaukee, WI 53215; 800-954-4723; graff-faucets.com. circle 793

Toffini Cucine

This reasonably priced Italian kitchen from the company's Manhattan-based designer fronts wengé-colored stain on European oak. Matte and gloss lacquer options come in 200 colors, or there are also exotic veneers like zebrawood. The collection features soft-touch full-extension drawer glides and quiet-close hinges. Stainless countertops and kickplates are from Italy, along with (for use outside the United States) integrated Scholtes appliances. Art et Maison, 31 North Moore Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-226-3665; artetmaison.com. circle 792

Bulthaup

Monoblock counters are made in various dimensions to custom specifications. Use them as a kitchen island (no visible seams between the back, sides, and top) or against the wall. Base units can integrate burners or plumbing, and the doors are stainless and handle-free for the most monolithic look or wood, aluminum, or lacquer for contrast. 103 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland, NJ 07068; 800-808-2923; bulthaup.com. circle 791

UltraGlas

Of more than 15 gorgeous Ultra Palettes styles, wavy mottled Stipple Swirl plays against the hand-painted drips and streaks of Pollock-derived pattern Jackson. For any of the styles, which also include Stacatta and Venetian, pigments are applied in a custom palette and then permanently fused with the lead-free glass under heat. 9200 Gazette Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311; 800-777-2332; ultraglas.com. circle 790

Sirius Range Hoods

Italian-manufactured SU47 range hoods are a wall-mounted seamless stainless-steel chimney atop a hand-formed curving glass canopy that is 3 feet wide. The units pack a quiet four-speed blower, while a duo of halogen lamps brightens the cooking surface. And these hoods accept conversions for use in spaces without venting outdoors. 1051 Clinton Street, Buffalo, NY 14206; 866-528-4987; siriushoods.com. circle 794

NYLoft Kitchens & Home Interiors

Any of 13 exclusive opaque colors can be back-painted onto Crystalia glass cabinet fronts in sturdy stainless-steel frames that integrate stainless handles. Alternately, flip on interior lights and an unpainted polarized door glass of bronze-tint mirror becomes translucent to reveal items displayed inside. Upper cabinets are wall mounted, while lower cabinets have adjustable legs. 6 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011; 212-206-7400; nyloft.net. circle 795

Sopha Industries

Maya Cohen's Out Line collection of wall-mounted ceramic sinks with countertops evokes the pop colors of the 1960's. Solid-color versions are white, yellow, or black, or white sinks in four sizes come accented with red, yellow, green, or black glazes inside. 44 Rue Blanche, Paris 75009; 33-1-42-81-25-85; sopha.fr. circle 798

Perlick

This huge line of ultra-compact cold storage includes refrigerated drawers, refrigerator, beverage center, beer dispenser, and "wine reserve" units, each a mere 15 inches wide. Interiors are stainless steel, while doors can be stainless, insulated glass, or wood overlay. 8300 West Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223; 800-558-5592; perlick.com. circle 796

ThermaSol

For use in a steam shower, the Serenity light and music system by Scott Shavitz incorporates a powerful full-spectrum L.E.D. illumination module for the ultimate in chromatherapy. The system can be controlled with the use of an optional 2.8-gigaherz waterproof remote. 2255 Union Place, Simi Valley, CA 93065; 800-776-0711; thermasol.com. circle 797

Waterdecor

Beth Thorne's Marcelle lavatory faucet with cross handles recalls the French art deco period. Machined from brass bar stock, the faucet—part of a suite that includes robe hooks and paper holders—comes in nine standard finishes (even a chic polished and lacquered copper)—or 34 custom options. 3579 East Foothill Boulevard, Box 418, Pasadena, CA 91107; 877-222-9644; waterdecor.com. circle 799

Robern

The new M Series medicine cabinet conceals a chilled box that helps extend the life of high-end cosmetics or simply keeps bottled beverages frosty. Behind the mirrored door, the cabinet reserves roughly half its 20 by 30 inches for room-temperature storage. 701 North Wilson Avenue, Bristol, PA 19007; 800-877-2376; robern.com. circle 803

American Faucet & Coatings

Assemble a dream shower according to your own specs. As shown, the solid-brass 1600 Series Nuance modular system combines a 7-inch rain showerhead and three 2-inch-round body-spray valves (with temperature-regulated mixing) in a choice of sizes. Lifetime-guaranteed PVD is among 30 possible finishes. Sigma Designer Faucetry, 3280 Corporate View, Vista, CA 92081; 877-621-8383; sigmafaucet.com. circle 800

Helmstown Cabinetmakers

Jimmy Helms' cozy Vaniture collection Coffee Caddy can be built in sizes that accommodate coffee-making systems (including a cup-warming drawer) from various manufacturers. Helms envisions his unique freestanding furniture in offices, breakfast rooms, master baths, or kitchens. 218 South Brindlee Mountain Parkway, Arab, AL 35016; 256-586-0951; helmstown.com. circle 802

Caroma

The Brisbane 270 high-efficiency toilet is a two-piece in vitreous china that can be floor-mounted with a concealed bowl-fixing bracket. The dual flush uses less than a gallon to evacuate the round bowl. 2-3502 150 A Street, South Surrey, British Columbia V3S 4R2, Canada; 800-460-7019; caromausa.com. circle 801