Contemporary Kitchen & Bath Products, Ideas & Design News

Axia - AX20

With the AX20 collection, Karim Rashid has reimagined the bathroom, deploying warmer shapes and materials to create sensual, organic designs. Working in highgloss resin, he gave sinks and tubs soft, pebble-shaped indentations with crisp edges that catch light and create depth-while keeping surfaces easy to clean. 39-423-496222; axiabath.it.

Waterworks - Studio Stone

Streamlining the specification process, Waterworks has launched Waterworks Studio, a brand for bath fittings, accessories, and marble tiles-edited specifically for designers. Among options for floor and wall tiles is the all-marble Studio Stone collection. It features field tiles, at 3 by 6 inches or 12 inches square, stacked mosaic tiles with coordinating borders, and a classic chair rail, 12 inches long. Everything comes in Oyster White, Graphite, or Dorset Cream. 800-899-6757; waterworks.com.

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Antonio Lupi Design - Wanda

A fresh take on the slipper tub, Wanda is made from Ceramilux, a glossy mineral-resin composite that achieves shapes and thicknesses not possible with ceramics. The swooping backrest creates an intimate bathing experience that still lets you stay mindful of your surroundings. Plus, it's roomy enough for two. 39-571-586881; antoniolupi.it.

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Urban Archaeology - Corteo 2

Corteo 2 handmade, hand-painted terracotta tile by Urban Archaeology, 212-431-4646; urbanarchaeology.com.

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Zephyr - Next Generation Europa

Next Generation Europa range hood with DCBL sound-suppression system by Zephyr, 888-880-8368; zephyronline.com.

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Hansgrohe - Axor Starck

Philippe Starck's iconic Axor Starck single-hole faucet now flows in a medium size-13 inches in total-for those needing something a bit taller than the original. It features a ceramic cartridge and easy single-lever operation. Like the entire series, it's minimalist and modern, with a low flow rate of 1.5 GPM. In brushed nickel or chrome. 800-334-0455; hansgrohe-usa.com.

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Molteni&C - Bridge

Streamlined, body-conscious, exquisitely tailored: These words, often used to describe Giorgio Armani's luxurious minimalist fashions, apply just as precisely to his kitchen and bath introductions. The Armani/Dada line, which the designer created for Molteni&C, includes Checkers and Bridge. The former, a modular kitchen system for large-scale spaces, alternates squares of glass and dark oak or Santos mahogany for a gridlike effect. Among its bells and whistles are invisibly integrated linear LEDs, a dining table in two sizes, and black granite countertops; cabinetry with pullout and sliding doors is offered in myriad finishes and customizable 3-D surface patterns. Similarly sleek, Bridge combines cooking functions into a freestanding island and pantry unit so that food-prep areas blend seamlessly into their surroundings. Moving on to the bath: The designer's Armani/Roca concept creates separate zones for wellness, beauty, bathing, and "basic needs." This is achieved via glass partitions with embedded mesh panels. The comprehensive line encompasses porcelain wall and floor coverings, chromatherapy-enhanced tubs with headrests, waterfall showerheads, wall-mounted sinks, and-as one might expect-flatteringly lit mirrors. Molteni&C, 39-362-3591; molteni.it. Roca Sanitario, 34-93-366-1200; roca.com.

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Lacava - La Scala

The pioneering use of a progressive ceramic cartridge in the La Scala faucet allows temperature mixing to occur within the base. The result? A simplified shape and functionality. Water volume can be controlled by the aerator or spout, so faucets can be produced with lower (or higher) flow rates as desired. The 11 5/8-inch-tall arm, in solid brass with polishedchrome plating, projects 7 inches. 888-522-2823; lacava.com.

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GD Cucine - Seta

Seta kitchen system in rough-hewn Seghatto oak by GD Cucine, 646-786-0005; gdcucine.com.

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California Faucets - Contemporary square showerhead and arm

Contemporary square showerhead and arm in solid brass with rubber jets by California Faucets, 800-822-8855; calfaucets.com.

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Porcelanosa USA - Zaphire

With its irregular hexagonal shape and slight convexity, the Zaphire tile collection creates a surface very 21st century while still a bit archaic, even reptilian. Available in four colors-blue, brown, white, and cream-it has rectified edges so that cleaner-looking, narrower joints can be installed (1/16 inch minimum). 201-995-1311; porcelanosa-usa.com.

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Blu Bathworks - Blu-Stone

Ultramodern lavatory sinks are often truncated and impractical, but there will be no unintended splashes here. At just over 5 inches deep, the 16-by-24 inch Blu-Stone countertop basin is relatively shallow but still manages a generous volume and an integral overflow. The clean yet curvy lines give it a mod look, as does it's eye-popping palette (concrete, black, red, biscuit, and lime included). Basins are made from injection-molded quartzite, a nonporous and antimicrobial composite surface that's more durable than ceramic. It's scratch and stain resistant, and you can polish out slight mishaps. The material replicates the look and feel of natural stone but in hues nature never intended. Custom colors and etched exterior patterns are also available. 604-299-0122; blubathworks.com

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Duravit - Darling New

Sieger Design's recent program, Darling New, brings youthful colors in hard-wearing finishes to the bathroom. The line is an update of the studio's popular 1994 Darling collection and retains its iconic circle-within-a-circle sink shape. In addition to sinks, tubs, and toilets are 52 furniture pieces, including tall cabinets, mobile storage units, and mirrors. Surfaces that will take a lot of abuse, such as countertops and wallboards, are coated in a textured varnish that enhances scratch resistance. The subtle white or terra tops and side bodies are paired with fronts in colors ranging from azure blue and green to pine silver. (Should you be feeling monochromatic, fronts are also available to match the tops.) It's the most extensive furniture collection available yet from Duravit. 888-387-2848; duravit.us.

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