New Products - Kitchen & Bath

As the name suggests, the Touch 27 lavatory faucet begs to have its textured surfaces felt. Designed by Clodagh, the brass fitting in polished chrome finish is environmentally sensitive, featuring an aerator that controls water consumption while still producing a strong spray. An additional 34 finishes are available. 800-842-7277; watermark-designs.com. circle 695

Almost any pattern and design can be faithfully rendered in CrispCast kiln-formed glass, which utilizes 15 to 30 percent recycled content. Opaque or translucent colors won't fade or separate thanks to a high-firing process that permanently colors the material with unleaded pigment, making it ideal for even wet bathroom environments. Panels come in sizes up to 69 by 119 inches, in custom thicknesses. 800-777-2332; ultraglas.com. circle 709

For use as counters and cutting surfaces, Traditional Bamboo Countertops are a green chef's dream. This flooring, panel, and veneer manufacturer uses sustainably harvested bamboo and a food-safe, formaldehyde-free adhesive for the countertops. The vertical grain, caramelized bamboo face, and contrasting chestnut-strand bamboo core are pre-finished with a food-safe combination of mineral oil and beeswax. They contribute to LEED credits for rapidly renewable resources and low-emitting materials. Available in two sizes: 30 by 96 by 1½ inches, and 36 by 72 by 1½ inches. 800-929-6333; teragren.com. circle 715

Barbara Barry puts her signature touches of class and sophistication on the Tuxedo Pedestal sink, the latest addition to the Tuxedo collection of bath products and accessories. The 32-inch-tall-by-21½-inch-wide pedestal features a rectangular top with round basin fashioned from vitreous china. It comes in either a stucco white or linen finish. 888-452-5547; kallista.com. circle 677

Art meets function in the Lalique limited-edition line of faucet handles. Each satin-finished crystal sculpture is hand-signed and numbered by its master glassworker; brass mounts can be specified in 30 different finishes, ranging from sterling silver to bronze and gold. Designs include the Papillon butterfly motif, the starfish-replicating Oceana, and egg-shaped Venice, among others. Through Hydrology, 312-832-9000; hydrologychicago.com. circle 707

Designer Enzo Berti takes a dip into innovation, as he merges solid ash wood and sleek resin to create Fontane, a bath furnishings collection that includes a freestanding tub and storage cabinets. The ash is treated with stain or acrylic paint in one of six shades to emphasize the natural beauty of the wood grain. 39-0422-8441; cadoroclassic.it. circle 708

Add color, shimmer, and luminosity to any backsplash with Icestix. The ½-by-2-inch mosaic tiles are composed of recycled glass that was destined for the landfill. The product comes in 12 colorways that range from ruby red and verdant green to icy white and black, with all palettes featuring bursts of glitter. 604-421-7229; interstyle.ca. circle 678

Adding to her collection of whimsical furnishings, this dealer introduces a soft, contemporary take on traditional Frisian tiles. Dutch artist Paula Leen's white Felt Tiles are decorated with blue designs that run the gamut from word graphics to floral patterns. The 18-inch-square tiles come individually or in a series held together by an iron frame. They can also be custom colored by the artist. 505-872-1929; lisafontanarosa.com. circle 693

Your fumbled razor or aerosol shouldn't harm a Diamond vessel sink (though don't try dropping a hammer, which will crack glass just as it would porcelain). Jeannette Specialty Glass engineered the sink's new Hard Roc borosilicate glass to resist sudden temperature changes, chemicals, and abrasion, as well as routine clumsiness. 724-523-5567; jsgoceana.com. circle 707

You may think you spy Mother Nature's mitts all over the organic-shaped ceramic castings in the Palomba collection of porcelain basins. But it's actually prolific designers Ludovica and Roberto Palomba who are responsible for the new suite, which also encompasses tubs, toilets, matching mirrors, and bath furniture to complete the look. 41-617657554; laufen.com. circle 720

With the contract market in mind, creative duo Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez teamed up to pare down traditional taps for the Simply Beautiful collection. Fortunately, its spare style does not limit the residential potential of the ZSB125, the single-lever wall-mounted faucet in chromed brass. 800-655-2534; zucchettionline.it. circle 700

With an eye on the future, the S1 kitchen concept mixes white or gray pianolacquer with exotic woods. The aircraft-derived door design is handle-free, and drawers with oak-and-rubber “Grip Deck” bottoms utilize the manufacturer's push-button MaticMotion hardware. The concept also integrates a flat-screentelevision, CD/DVD player, radio, an Internet connection, and even an iPod charger. 215-604-1350; siematic.com. circle 730

Where, exactly, does the water drain? The mysterious Hydros vessel sink exists in the conceptual space between art and design, function and sculpture, says designer Jae Omar. The nearly 29-inch-wide Caesarstone units sell in colors ranging from eggshell and mocha to desert limestone, blizzard, cinder, and concrete. 310-492-4006; sonobath.com. circle 724

Though famous for faucetry inspired by early plumbing classics, this English supplier also has been experimenting with ultra-modernism. The spare V116 is a deck-mounted, three-hole basin filler with pop-up waste lever. The rounded spout is in polished chrome–plated brass or stainless steel. 44-121-766-4200; samuel-heath.com. circle 704

The stainless-and-glass-framed opening at the bottom of the robotic DA 5000, a 4-foot-long hood, more than doubles in size electrically, from a slim 5 inches to approximately a foot in width. The integral direct and indirect halogen lighting can be dimmed. 800-843-7231; miele.com. circle 703

The Solar series floor-mount tub filler is one of 21 designs (plus numerous shower configurations) in this contemporary line, which references the Prairie style and muscular modernism of Gerrit Rietveld and California's Case Study houses. The solid brass faucet with ceramic valves comes in polished chrome, steelnox, and architectural black. 800-954-4723; graff-faucets.com. circle 713

The Pullman pedestal sink still ranks as a classic, thanks, in part, to its proprietary double-laminated process. Durable and suitable for both commercial and hospitality installations, the acid-etched glass fixture is offered in three new colors: peach, starphire, and clear. 888-338-5725; vitraform.com. circle 727

The manufacturer's 27-inch Front-load Washer and companion27-inch Front-load Dryer take vibrant new exterior shades for a spin. Sporty options include turquoise sky (sales of this color model benefit ovarian cancer research), silver sands and, of courseisland white. Significantly, an 18-minute wash cycle and the ability to dry clothes within a similar timeframe promise both water andenergy savings. 877-435-3287; electrolux.com. circle 708

The Italian blue-chip houseware maker tapped Dutch architect Wiel Arets to develop a contemporary bathroom suite. Laufen manufactures the resulting Dot collection's clean-lined pedestal washbasin 8.1190.2 using slick white porcelain. The eponymous dot appears as a singular circular indentation in the surface. 212-941-7300; alessi.com. circle 711

The Intaglio series, from Portland-based design principal Michael Pratt, mingles 1-inch G2-46 mosaic circles with a coordinating accent strip. The company's hand-crafted production process promises six glaze surfaces—watercolor gloss, parchment matte, craftsman matte, crackle, metallic, and R. gloss—in virtually any color. 503-231-9464; prattandlarson.com. circle 716