Kitchen & bath

Staff -- Interior Design, 5/31/2004 12:00:00 AM

Agape

So visually clean, it almost squeaks. The LAV003, in Flat XL countertop, is shown with the FEZ 130 wall-mounted mixer. P.O. Box 1668, New York, NY 10013; 212-941-9941; agapedesign.it. circle 580

Kohler

The masculine heft of Kohler's new Deco handles updates the company's Memoirs Stately lavatory faucet. Besides a traditional polished chrome finish, there are also brushed nickel and chrome finishes. The faucet can be ordered in polished brass, an opulent French gold, or a subtle brushed bronze. 444 Highland Drive, Kohler, WI 53044; 800-456-4537; kohler.com. circle 581

Whirlpool Corporation

Whether cooktop, refrigerator, dishwasher, icemaker, or trash compactor, the matched appliances from KitchenAid's Proline series come in either stainless steel or Meteorite (a matte metallic finish). 2000 North M/63, Benton Harbor, MI 49022; 800-253-3977; insideadvantage.com. circle 582

Vitraform

Smoky and severe, with a mysterious, translucent finish that resembles sandblasted glass, the new glass Pullman Pedestal encircles the company's round standard basin of thick, laminated bronze glass. The dozen colors available for the glass pedestals were chosen to flatter the company's sinks. 3500 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80205; 800-338-5725; vitraform.com. circle 585

Forms and Fixtures

The Asian-inspired Yang features a tempered glass bowl sink and a concealed interior drawer, and is available in cherry veneers with several stone options. The Cifial Techno faucet is sold separately. P.O. Box 16383, Greensboro, NC 27416; 336-389-0101; formsandfixtures.com. circle 583

P.S. Craftsmanship

Though naturally very hard, iroko wood from Africa must be stabilized with a synthetic resin for use around water. The glossy wooden bathtub from the French manufacturer Image coordinates with an existing line of iroko sinks and countertops. 1917 Northwest 82nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33126; 305-591-1330; pscbath.com. circle 584

Miele

The Miele-Nespresso Coffee System (CVA 2660) converts Nespresso capsules into perfect brew with the touch of a button. Up to five different capsules—each for a single cup, each a different flavor—load simultaneously into the system's carousel, which is modeled on a CD changer. 9 Independence Way, Princeton, NJ 08540; 800-421-4685; miele.com. circle 586

Hastings Tile & IL Bagno

Water disappears into a slot at the edge of Mattheo Thun's Barcelona sinks, before slipping down a hidden drain. The sink is manufactured by Rapsel in Italy. 30 Commercial Street, Freeport, NY 11520; 800-351-0038; hastingstilebath.com. circle 587

Sigma Designer Faucetry

Beyond the standard chrome, the Single-hole Pillar kitchen faucet, with Italian-made parts assembled in the U.S., is pretty in polished-brass PVD, an impervious metallic coating produced electromagnetically. 3280 Corporate View, Vista, CA 92081; 877-621-8383; sigmafaucet.com. circle 588

Agape

Roto, made of recyclable polyethylene, is available in white, orange, and green. P.O. Box 1668, New York, NY 10013; 212-941-9941; agapedesign.it. circle 590

Viking Range Corporation

Roasting a beast has never been less beastly. Sturdy ceramic walls insulate the C4 outdoor cooker, maximizing heat retention and minimizing cooking times. The rolling range has 315 square inches of cooking surface, and hydraulics help to open the stainless-steel dome. 111 Front Street, Greenwood, MS 38930; 888-845-4641; vikingrange.com. circle 589

Duravit USA

Whether freestanding or built-in, Sieger Design's Happy D acrylic tubs are more than 18 inches deep. Set into the tub walls, the five lights of the colored light module blush the bath water with an atmospheric glow. Air and jet systems are optional. 1750 Breckinridge Parkway, Suite 500, Duluth, GA 30040; usa.duravit.com. circle 592

Jado

The maritime inspired Hatteras collection is strutting an antique nickel finish. 7845 East Paradise Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85260; 800-227-2734; jado.com. circle 591

Lacava

Though corner sinks save space, they don't always pack the good looks and storage potential of the sinks in the Prima line. Less than 22 inches square, the vitreous china lavatory is readily supplemented with its lower china shelf and chrome drainpipe sheath. 1100 West Cermak Road, Suite B403, Chicago, IL 60608; 888-522-2823; lacava.com. circle 595

Robern

Inspired by North Atlantic seaside summer cottages, the Fairhaven storage unit is aluminum, with the option of one single-mirrored door, or two smaller doors. Conveniently, the unit is available with outlets for a hair dryer, curling iron, and razor. 701 North Wilson Avenue, Bristol, PA 19007; 800-877-2376; robern.com. circle 593

Philip Watts Design

For adventurous residential bathrooms or commercial installations, this proper British ironmonger proposes the curvy new metal urinal Spoon. It is cast aluminum and can be enameled to any imaginable color. 32B Shakespeare, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ, England; 44-11-5947-4809; philipwattsdesign.com. circle 594

Delta Faucet Company

Michael Graves and Delta deliver the Michael Graves collection of kitchen and bath faucetry. All models are available in matte chrome, polished chrome, or stainless-steel. 55 East 111th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46280; 800-345-3358; deltafaucet.com. circle 596

Italian Design

The floor-mounted Blok faucet teams spectacularly with designer Carlo Colombo's freestanding Barrel washbasin from Italian supplier Antonio Lupi Design. The sink is honed from a tall, solid block of Jutta stone, or the more precious Sinai stone. 81-83 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA 02445; 617-731-4222; italian-design.net. circle 597

Aga Ranges

Slim electricity consumption—about the same as a waffle iron—keeps the new Electric Aga cooker's roasting and baking ovens warm and ready 24 hours a day. Aubergine and Pistachio are new among 15 glossy enamel colors now available for the exterior. 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003; 856-429-5368; aga-ranges.com. circle 598

Richelieu Hardware

Want the same ergonomic excellence when you switch from sit-down tasks to stand-up work? A compression spring in the center post of Top Motion systems allows for virtually effortless table height adjustments, which are easily controlled with one hand. 7021 Sterling Pond Boulevard, Sterling Heights, MI 48312; 800-619-5446; richelieu.com. circle 599

Villeroy & Boch

Eggs, simple and pure, sparked Conran & Partners' ovoid Aveo sink, new in a line that includes a matching rimless bidet, toilet, and tub by the same design firm that designs Terence Conran's restaurants. A solid bamboo Aveo vanity is also available, along with matching pedestal and vessel-style sinks. 3 South Middlesex Avenue, Monroe Township, NJ 08831; 609-409-6792; villeroy-boch.com. circle 601

Hansgrohe

The sharp angles and unadorned surfaces of Axor steel faucets, echo their sensible but luxurious solid stainless-steel construction. Accessories that match the faucets' brushed stainless finish include streamlined towel rings, hooks, toilet paper holders, and a toilet brush and holder. 1490 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004; 800-719-1000; hansgrohe-usa.com. circle 600

Glottman Anteprima Contemporary Imported Interiors

The efficiency kitchen gets smaller! Tecta's Kitchen Tree, by Stefan Wewerka, sprouts from a steel plate bolted to the floor. The pie-shaped cooktop and sink ride up or down the chrome pole and swivel around it. 270 Northeast 39th Street, Miami, FL 33137; 305-438-3711; glottman.com. circle 602

Varenna/Poliform

Contrast is key. Clean-lined Alea kitchens offer pick-a-mix cabinet finishes, from walnut to wengé to colored laminates. With available work surfaces of marble, laminate, or stainless steel, Alea kitchen installations can benefit from both variety and juxtaposition. 150 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10155; 877-827-3662; poliform.it. circle 603

Porcher

Light and shadow define the angular architecture of designer Enzo Mari's Nemea Lavatory. Nemea is also an accessible sink that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The wall-mounting feature allows for easy floor cleaning below. 865 Centennial Avenue, Piscataway, NJ 08855; 800-899-2614; porcher-us.com. circle 604

Arclinea Boston

Feast your eyes on Antonio Citterio's characteristically sleek—but unexpectedly shiny—stainless-steel Convivium kitchen. The design embraces three sociable zones: a table-height island for entertaining guests, a cooking island with chef's sink, and a stainless prep countertop with aluminum shelf. 10 St. James Avenue, Boston, MA 02116; arclineaboston.com. circle 606

Boffi Los Angeles

Sleek and sculptural, the white CorianFolio sink is approximately 48 inches wide by 19 3/4 inches deep by 4 inches high. 1344 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310-458-9300; boffila.com. circle 605