New architectural kitchen & bath products from Kohler, Fireclay Tile, True Residential, Grohe, Big Chill, and Vanda Baths.
September 2017 Product Briefs: Kitchen & Bath
Real Rain
The largest of Kohler’s rain panels raises the bar on home-spa experiences to a real rain shower. The aptly named Real Rain panel measures 19" x 19" and emulates the varying sizes, patterns, and sounds of actual raindrops, using 775 nozzles. The fixture’s 2-gallons-per-minute flow complies with CALGreen requirements. Seven finishes are available.
Agrarian Collection
Measuring 8" square, these hand-painted tiles are ideal for creating feature walls. Part of Fireclay Tile’s Agrarian Collection, this series of patterns draws on aerial views of the crop formations near the manufacturer’s Aromas, California, headquarters.
Column Refrigerator
At 30" wide x 24" deep, this residential fridge is designed to stand alone or with the company’s 30" Freezer and Wine Columns. The body is stainless steel for easy cleaning. And, besides a glass door, options include antique white and matte or glossy black finishes for the body, and copper, brass, or chrome for hardware.
Essence Semi-Pro Faucet
Grohe’s new Essence Semi-Pro faucet is engineered for precise water control with a ceramic cartridge, a flexible spray arm for 360º sink coverage, and a temperature limiter to prevent scalding. The plus for designers is that it also features a hose that comes in a rainbow of nine colors for an additional fee.
Retro Electric Stove
The safety of an induction cooktop that stays cool to the touch is combined with the convenience of a 30" electric oven suitable for urban living. The versatile range also comes with Big Chill’s retro details in more than 200 custom colors.
Eldon Bath
This bath’s practical design is the result of a collaboration between architects Conran + Partners and Victoria and Albert Baths. V + A’s composite of volcanic limestone and resin creates a solid look with a hollow mold that is lighter than cast iron and conceals plumbing. The Eldon (68⅞" long x 33½" wide x 23⅝" high) comes in seven finishes.
