Bath & Spa Products

Edited by Karen D. Singh -- Interior Design, 10/1/2006 12:00:00 AM

Dressed for Bed

Timeless. Elegant. Relaxed. Eileen Fisher's women's apparel embodies all three descriptives. Now she's taking her aesthetic and expanding on it. Partnering with Garnet Hill, a manufacturer and retailer that specializes in natural fibers, she's launching Eileen Fisher Home with bedding that combines her trademark subtle palette with exquisite fabric to create a luxurious, comfortable sleeping experience. For starters, take a cotton-sateen sheet with a 400 thread count. Add a pebble-silk quilt, a rippled cotton coverlet, and a smooth silk comforter. Finish with a chunky cashmere throw and pleated dupioni silk pillow and bolster covers, and you've composed a textural symphony. All are offered in soft white and Branch, except for the pillowcases, which come in ivory, pewter, and Spice. 231 Main Street, Franconia, NH 03580; 800-870-3513; garnethill.com. circle 339

The Wet Look

These tubs and sinks from Wetstyle are all about streamlined versatility, plus durability: All are made of glossy or matte white Wetmar, a proprietary polyester composite that is chip-resistant and nonslip in addition to retaining heat well.

In the Cube collection, the BC 08-2 tub's angular silhouette slightly tapers at the bottom. Place the tub directly on the floor, or select a base or legs finished in wengé or white. With measurements of 30 inches wide by 60 long by 25 deep, there's ample room for two bathers to submerge—with separate backrests. The curved brass spout, finished in polished chrome, can be installed in the floor or mounted on the wall. Meanwhile, a mixer in the same materials accompanies the VC 815A sink, modeled on the stone washbasins of the French countryside.

The oval or elliptical shapes in the Ove collection delight the eye with sensual curves, complemented by a mixer. The VOV 836A sink's console of rift-cut oak comes in natural, wengé, or white finishes sealed with a catalyzed varnish that makes the wood waterproof. A built-in towel rack and drawer make the setup totally user-friendly. 276 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1N3, Canada; 866-842-1367; wetstyle.ca. circle 340

Extremis

The practical Serpentine garden sprinkler can set backyards and rooftops free. Place it where needed, attach a regular hose to the stainless-steel tube, and voilà! Instant shower—no permanent plumbing or fussing with pressure pumps. Measuring 6 feet 11 inches tall, the device weighs just 11 pounds. 39B Weegschede, 8691 Gijverinkhove, Belgium; 32-058-299-275; extremis.be. circle 341

Tile of Spain

Wake up a sleepy bathroom with small decorative tiles for floors, walls, borders, and stand-alone applications. The long thin pieces, called listellos, are available in metal, ceramic, and glass. All can be customized using the latest water-jet technology. Trade Commission of Spain, 2655 Le Jeune Road, Suite 1114, Coral Gables, FL 33134; 305-446-4387; spaintiles.info. circle 342

Ceramica Flaminia

Unify toilets and bidets with Una, a linear collection. The ceramic fixtures, with their pleasingly gentle curves, are joined by a box of whatever material you choose—from lacquer to brick. 630 Strade Statale Flaminia, Kilometer 54, 01033 Civita Castellana (Viterbo), Italy; 39-0761-542030; ceramicaflaminia.it. circle 343

Missoni Home

The trademark zigzags of this brand's women's fashions turn up in its line of towels, bath mats, and bathrobes. Jagged tiger stripes and bright colors add zip. Plush 100 percent cotton terry soothes. 234 West 39th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10018;

212-719-2338; missonihome.com. circle 344

Labrazel

Interior Design Hall of Fame member Jamie Drake's line of accessories brings a couture touch and what he calls "new American glamour" to the bathroom. Case in point: the Crocodile series. For the coordinating wastebasket and tissue box, faux croc with gold veining is abloom with a red floral. Fabulous! 37 Marne Street, Rear, Hamden, CT 06514; 203-281-3888; labrazel.com. circle 345

Barclay Products

Franz Viegener's sink fittings are awash in modernist sleekness. His Dominic faucet cuts a pure profile; the handles come in a cross or lever shape. All are chrome, either polished or matte. 4000 Porett Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031; 847-244-1234; barclayproducts.com. circle 346

Rapsel

The Tor-Off washstand, which features two shelves and a built-in towel holder, is constructed of thermoformed acrylic in three translucent colors: orange as well as light blue and Spicy Yellow. Meanwhile, terra-cotta distinguishes the classical Positano sink, coming soon in white enamel. 13 Via Volta, 20019 Settimo (Milan), Italy; 39-02-335-5981; rapsel.it. circle 347

Ceramica Esedra

Get back to basics with the Basic system of fixtures, furniture, and accessories. The asymmetry of the ceramic toilet and bidet creates an intriguing play of light and shadow. Available in floor and wall-mounted versions. 1 Località Quartaccio, 01100 Fabrica di Roma (Viterbo), Italy; 39-0761-541055; ceramicaesedra.com. circle 348

Cima Arredobagno

Dream, a series of dreamy bathroom furnishings, blends romantic, baroque, and Byzantine styles with a splash of golden-era Hollywood. The collection covers everything from sinks and faucets to drawer units and mirrors. For the latter, choose horizontal or vertical versions. 38 Via Brescia, 25020 Pavone Mella, Italy; 39-0309-599211; cima-arredobagno.it. circle 349

Sultan Bath

A vessel of opulence, the Ottoman tub is worthy of a potentate. Using techniques developed by Turkish artisans, this company marries virgin copper with tin to form solid bronze. Each tub is sand-cast in red soil and polished by hand in an eight-stage process. 4152 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Suite 303, Montreal, Quebec H2W 1Y8, Canada; 877-317-0439; sultanbath.net. circle 350

Trend

Follow the Scent of Colours. Patrizia Gucci's tile collection boasts 10 mosaic modules, all combining aureo, in 24-karat gold-leafed glass, and smalto, in opaque glass. Solid blocks of color characterize Thread of Light; stripes in alternating colors enliven Magic Way. Sizes go up to 11 1/4 by 15 inches. All 10 versions are handmade at a Venetian foundry established more than a century ago. 2400 NW 95th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172; 866-508-7363; trend-vi.com. circle 351