Flip-Top Part of the Cheng Design by Zephyr line by designer Fu-Tung Cheng, the Shade ventilation hood takes the shape of a simple matchbook to new levels of style and function. The hood’s hinged design opens like a matchbook; the hinged face is counterbalanced by hydraulic pistons that lift it smoothly and activate the blowers.
Interchangeable panels of bamboo, copper, ribbed glass, and stainless steel can be applied to Shade’s gently curved face, creating multiple design options. Constructed of stainless steel, the ventilation hood comes in 36-, 42-, and 48-inch widths. The unit is available with either a built-in 600-cfm blower or a 1200-cfm remote-mounted blower, providing enough ventilating power to evacuate smoke and cooking odors from high-powered pro-style ranges and cook-tops.
A remote control and dual halogen lighting are also included. 888.880.8368. www.chengdesignbyzephyr.com. Fluid Force The MEM collection of lavatory faucets from Dornbracht features clean minimalist lines in a high-arc design. Echoing a curving stream of water, the faucet, shower, and tub spouts have a wide, flat shape that lets water flow in a natural pattern. The faucets do not use conventional aerators, so the water falls freely. The tub spout, shown here, is specially designed to deliver a torrent of water.
Four faucet models are available for wall-mounted and deck-mounted basin applications in single-lever and three-hole configurations. The wall-mounted shower set and deck-mounted tub set include a handshower. Coordinating bath accessories are also available. MEM comes in polished chrome, platinum, and platinum matte finishes.
The MEM shower set uses Dornbracht’s xTool valve system, a prefabricated concealed thermostat system that the maker says simplifies installation. Consisting of a central thermostat and up to three valves, the xTool system allows the showerhead, personal shower, and body spray to be used independently or together, delivering a high flow and precisely controlled water temperature. 800.774.1181. www.dornbracht.com..
