New Products - Kitchen & Bath

Util 51 limited-edition vanity with porcelain sink, wengé frame, and mixed-media image by the Xylem Group, 866-395-8112; xylem.biz. circle 453

Mimo white ceramic double basin with vanity in pink and black by Laufen, 866-696-2493; laufen.com. circle 451

Motivio quartz wall covering in Lace by Caesarstone, 877-978-2789; caesarstoneus.com. circle 448

Joe double-fired ceramic tile by Tagina, 39-075-91471, tagina.it. circle 443

Jungle ceramic panel in Cielo by Laminam, 39-0536-184-4200; laminam.it. circle 441

For those who can't keep their minds away from the kitchen—even while in the bathroom—Rapsel offers Chef. Marco Merendi's three whimsical bathroom sinks, made of aluminum powder-coated in yellow, orange, and blue, resemble nothing so much as brimming soup pots. Rather than sitting over a flame, however, the vessels are supported by either an oak platform, cantilevered from the wall, or an oak-topped pedestal in the same shape. Optional steel handles can be used to hang towels or face cloths. A mirror, a soap dish, a drinking glass, and a toiletries container round out the collection. 39-02-335-5981; rapsel.it/fullpage.html. circle 436

Fornasettiana ceramic tile with hand-applied decalcomania on matte or glossy white bases by Ceramica Bardelli, 39-02-902-5181; bardelli.it. circle 437

Glass mosaic tile Portraits W1703 in Gentius, W1701 in Shamrock, W1704 in Athena, and W1702 in Thymos by Sicis, 212-965-4100; sicis.it. circle 449

Ludovica and Roberto Palomba's Faraway freestanding bath shower, mixer, and integrated soap and essential oil holder in brass with white finish by Zucchetti Rubinetteria. 39-322-954-700; zucchettidesign.it. circle 788

Dialoghi's Agile tile in recycled wood scraps and regenerated polymers by Mosaico+, 39-0522-990011; mosaicopiu.it. circle 438

Dots porcelain tile single-fired in Scarlett by Marazzi, 39-059-384111; marazzi.it. circle 444

Crystal kitchen cabinetry in Flexus-pattern glass by Scavolini, 39-0721-44-31; scavolini.us. circle 452

D.R.Y. panels in lava by Brix, 39-0536-812426; brixweb.com. circle 440

Circles Field bas-relief ceramic tiles in celadon by Photo-Form, 888-744-3676; photo-form.com. circle 450

Bianco Nero ceramic tile gloss-finished in white by Impronta Ceramiche, 39-05-988-8411; improntaceramiche.com. circle 439

Bogart and Bacall. Redford and Newman. Whenever a pair of great talents come together, people sit back and wait for sparks to fly. This time, the 16-year-old partnership between German kitchen-and-bath powerhouses Duravit and Hansgrohe has produced Puravida, a collection by Phoenix Design.
Of the storage components, the wall-mounted vanities and cabinets come in three sizes, the mobile unit in one. All flaunt gentle curves, including the cutouts that replace hardware pulls. The standard finishes are gloss-white lacquer—accented, if desired, by red or black—as well as ebony veneer and aluminum.
Fixtures are ceramic. Running just below the outside rim of the tub, offered freestanding or built in, is a channel glowing with LEDs or highlighted by a strip of red or black lacquer, ebony veneer, or aluminum to coordinate with the cabinetry. Sinks have one or two shallow, gently beveled basins in several sizes. Some can be set directly on a counter or under-mounted; others are pedestal-style. The low-flow toilets can be mounted on either the wall or the floor.
Beautifully paired with the fixtures, fittings feature a chrome finish—alone or combined with white lacquer. Single-hole and widespread lav faucets, made from a single piece of brass, feature adjustable sprays and a water-saving flow rate of 1½ gallons per minute, 30 percent less than the U.S. federal standard. The wall- or ceiling-mounted showerhead and the two hand showers are likewise low-flow. A chrome finish also carries through to the accessories: towel bars, a soap dish and dispenser, a toilet-paper holder, a clothing hook, and a tumbler.
Duravit, 888-387-2848; duravit.us. circle 446 Hansgrohe, 800-334-0455; hansgrohe-usa.com. circle 447

Factory's Norma Jeane ceramic panel in black by Settecento. 39-0536-928711; settecento.com. Circle 442

A table topped by Déchirer Sottile laser-cut unglazed porcelain tiles in black, white, and gray by Mutina, 39-0536-812800; mutina.it circle 445

Kanera 1X is a stylish entry in a line of 20 wash basins that resemble smooth topographical maps in cool enameled steel. Its cousin, Kanera 1E, won a Red Dot Product Design Award in 2008. The organic, flowing basins are available in any color and can be fitted, supported, or wall- or floor-mounted. 49-251-609-8030; kanera.de. circle 774

Jenn-Air Perimetric Hood in black glass with stainless steel and aluminum trim by Whirlpool Corporation. 800-952-2537; insideadvantage.com. circle 768