22nd Feb 2013

Agape Launch New Products for 2013

Earlier this month, during Milan Design Week, Italian brand Agape launched an array of new bathroom fittings and accessories at its Milanese showroom. The introductions included tweaked versions of existing designs as well as brand new concepts. continue reading

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14th Feb 2013

Matte Black Magic: Kitchen Trend

For those looking to make a statement in the kitchen space, sophisticated matte black sinks and faucets add a touch of drama without upsetting the ambience. From a practical point of view, smudges and finger marks are less visible on black surfaces than they are on polished chrome finishes, making matte black a good looking and […] continue reading

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13th Feb 2013

AFNY, Best Bathroom Travels

Bennett Friedman, Principal of AFNY, shares why he thinks the United States has the best bathrooms. continue reading

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7th Feb 2013

Brand Highlight: Valli & Valli

To enter a space, one must first cross a threshold, an act that invariably involves turning a door handle. And while the door handle is oft ignored, this object can add or subtract style to interiors. Italian company Valli & Valli was founded in 1934 by Pasquale Valli, a visionary “born with a compass in […] continue reading

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1st Feb 2013

Kartell by Laufen / The Bathroom Project

What do you get when you cross vibrant, high quality plastic furniture design with Swiss precision engineering? The answer is Laufen and Kartell’s new bathroom collection. continue reading

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23rd Jan 2013

Brand Highlight: Rapsel

If the Italians reign in the bathroom, then Rapsel is king. Since the 1970s, the company has been designing modern washbasins, bathtubs, showers, furniture systems, WCs, bidets, and accessories. Rapsel’s philosophy is guided by “identifying objects with highly innovative content and great quality of aesthetics and form.” Rapsel designs for a sophisticated public, and while […] continue reading

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18th Jan 2013

Future Forecasting: 2013 DuPont Corian and Zodiaq Color Introductions

Last week, Dupont Building Innovations announced its new DuPont Corian and Zodiaq colors for 2013. Taking cues from nature, the new palette is dominated by muted, earthy tones that evoke the colors found in the earth, sea and sky. continue reading

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7th Jan 2013

Brand Highlight: Hansgrohe

For the ultimate bathing and showering experience, Hansgrohe offers exceptional bathroom faucets and shower faucets, as well as complete shower systems. With products in contemporary, traditional, and transitional styles, many created by world-renowned designers, Hansgrohe continually illustrates its “great passion for the element water.” continue reading

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3rd Jan 2013