Best Kitchen & Bath Products of 2018
Beale MeasureFill Touch Kitchen Faucet
American Standard expands its Beale collection with a zinc-bodied touch faucet that users can program to deliver preset volumes of water, measuring up to 5 cups. Powered by AA batteries or an optional AC adapter, a dial on the base glows when the measuring function is in use.
Etna
What appears to be a built-in kitchen is actually a modular solution from Lineadecor USA that can be conveniently reconfigured by homeowners. Pieces in Etna— the open ceiling-mount shelving, mobile storage, and retractable tables—are available in three Concreta hues of gray, beige, and white, and feature hinge and drawer systems tested to withstand up to 200,000 and 100,000 open/close movements, respectively.
Flotation Tub with Zero Dimension Technology
Based on a decade of neurological research, TOTO’s Flotation Tub features a special interior that encourages reclining with the legs bent and higher than the posterior to simulate a feeling of weightlessness, among other spa-like features such as massaging water jets and an ergonomic, adjustable headrest. Measuring 87" long x 41" wide x 30" deep, it’s made from the company’s proprietary reinforced marble composite.
Brioso
Designed by Christian Werner, Brioso is Duravit’s affordable line of bath vanities, mirrors, and storage, allowing designers flexibility on a budget. Options span 15 finishes, five vanity widths, multiple console thicknesses, drawer options, and a choice of LED-lit mirrors with dimmers and defogging ability.
Supreme
This system is innovatively designed to simplify the installation of linear drains when the pipe is off center. QM Drain’s Supreme, made with an independent base, eliminates the need to relocate existing pipes. While allowing for installations 8" left or right of center, Supreme appears centered regardless of the existing drainpipe’s location.
GrohTherm SmartControl and Rapido SmartBox
This compact shower-control system supports up to three outlets on one slim wallplate, and installs easily using the company’s single, universal rough-in device, Rapido SmartBox. Once installed, GrohTherm SmartControl’s low-profile, push-and-turn knobs control water flow and spray patterns from the shower and hand shower. They project just 1 ⅝ from the wall.
Union
Crosswater London collaborated with architect Antonio Gardoni and designer Federico Castelli to create Union, a line of solid brass faucet sets, shower heads, and tub fillers. Enhancing the industrial profiles (finished in unlacquered brass, polished chrome, brushed black chrome, brushed nickel, and bold red) are high-quality cartridge and thermostatic valve technology.
Gunmetal Kitchen
Stainless-steel cabinet and drawer faces on this new kitchen by Amuneal can also be specified in brass, copper, and bronze, with ¼"-thick bronze pulls and a choice of more than 400 patinated finishes. The Gunmetal finish shown here features welded and polished corners on carcasses built from solid ebonized white oak. Options include glass-front upper cabinets and wood or metal organizing inserts such as dividers and trays.
ShowerTablet 600 Thermostat
Part of the Raindance collection, a new 24"-long thermostatic shower mixer from Hansgrohe performs double duty as a convenient shelf. Its brass body comes finished in a Chrome or dual-finish White Chrome, covered by easy-to-clean glass.
Clear Space Elliptical Shower Door
This shower enclosure from C.R. Laurence uses a narrower-than-average door-guide mechanism to enable the door to fold open like an accordion, reducing outswing projection and freeing up 45% more bathroom space than conventionally hinged systems. Frameless, all-glass Clear Space holds ⅜- and ½"-thick tempered glass.
Joining Kits
A special hardware kit from True Residential can unite up to three of the manufacturer’s 30" refrigerators, freezers, or wine columns in custom combinations. Made of 300-series stainless steel, the Joining Kits are available in 60" and 90" versions and with custom finishes and hardware.
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