Ten Hot Products to Add an Opulent Touch to Kitchens and Baths

TOTO

Bath-products manufacturer TOTO is giving its shower fixtures th… Bath-products manufacturer TOTO is giving its shower fixtures the spa treatment with a new proprietary technology that draws air in through the showerhead and pumps it into each water droplet to enhance the spray volume without increasing water consumption. Combined with the company’s Gyrostream spray mode, which releases the water in short pulses for a massage effect, AeroJet+ technology is offered with the company’s new Aero line of showerheads and handshowers. The showerhead model features a flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm), while the handshower can be set at either 2.0 gpm or 2.5 gpm.

Ann Sacks Market Collection

In an industry for which innovation is measured in increments, a… In an industry for which innovation is measured in increments, a little creativity in design can go a long way. Market, a new collection of wall tiles from Ann Sacks, takes it all the way to the produce stand. Designed in collaboration with glass artist Tony Davlin, the series features tissue-thin slices of fruits and vegetables that are dried and pressed between two glass lites. The vivid, near-translucent hues of the overlapping pears (shown), tomatoes, carrots, gourds, citrus fruits, and cucumbers add ocular flavor, turning interior walls into a natural form of eye candy.

Natura Collection from Antolini

The Natura Collection takes natural stone in a unique direction … The Natura Collection takes natural stone in a unique direction with patterns that evoke nature, the plant kingdom, and a wealth of exotic or native woods in elegant geometric, leaf and plant motif surface decorations that are perfect for floors or walls. The Italian manufacturer’s exclusive process etches patterns and colors onto the stone. Shown here is the Magnolia Design.

Clarke Architectural

Most manufacturers position their solid cast acrylic bath lines … Most manufacturers position their solid cast acrylic bath lines as high-end specialty products with price points to match. Clarke Architectural’s stunning new line of solid surface acrylic resin based baths are affordable to a wider audience, says owner Don Clarke. They pair a natural stone-like finish with sculptural lines created by world-class architects such as Hariri and Hariri and Desai/Chia.

Caesarstone surfaces

Why We Like It: It’s great that Caesarstone combined a patchwo… Why We Like It: It’s great that Caesarstone combined a patchwork of their countertop options into a single tabletop in their KBIS booth, because that’s what we would have to do at home. There are too many great options to choose just one! Caesarstone’s vice president of marketing, Karen Schakarov told us that the brand brings affordable luxury to home builders, allowing them to leverage the Caesarstone name to lend a little added-vaue luxe when selling their homes. What’s even more eye-catching? The new collection of semi-precious stone surfaces! They might be less “affordable” and more “luxury,” but they’re sooo pretty to look at.

Caesarstone surfaces

The new collection of semi-precious stone surfaces! They might b… The new collection of semi-precious stone surfaces! They might be less “affordable” and more “luxury,” but they’re sooo pretty to look at.

Quick Drain

Quick Drain’s new decorative channel drains have a lot to offe… Quick Drain’s new decorative channel drains have a lot to offer: beautiful design, easy installation, ADA compliance, and a shower pan solution. The grilles from architect Michael Graves create an attractive curbless universal designed shower. They are an easy way to set your bathrooms apart with a product that is usually more of an afterthought than an asset, said the IBS Best Product Award judges, who named the drains the Best Bath Product of this year’s show. Choices include the fluid-looking Stream and contemporary Cosmo styles, both available in brushed and polished stainless steel and oil-rubbed bronze finishes. http://www.quickdrainusa.com/

NEOLITH THESIZE

A term meaning “new stone,” Neolith combines raw materials w… A term meaning “new stone,” Neolith combines raw materials with state-of-the-art technology to create a high-tech surfacing with unlimited applications. Selections are offered in 35 colors within six product lines, including designs inspired by natural stones, minerals, industrial materials, textiles, steel, wood, and marble. Composed of clay, feldspar, sand, and natural mineral oxides, the product is stain and heat resistant, easy to clean, and impervious to chemicals. www.neolith.com.

Rohl

Handcrafted in Italy, Rohl’s line of commercial-grade copper s… Handcrafted in Italy, Rohl’s line of commercial-grade copper stainless sinks are designed to appeal to luxury home buyers. Unlike traditional stainless models, these sinks are constructed of high-grade stainless steel for extreme durability. The beautiful, long-lasting sinks are crafted with a rounded, easy-to-clean bottom edge radius and zero-edge side walls. Each one also features an insulating undercoat on the entire sink which reduces splash-back sound. www.rohlhome.com.

trutankless

Celebrating its debut at the show this week and winner of Best o… Celebrating its debut at the show this week and winner of Best of IBS 2014 for Best Home Technology product, trutankless from the Bolllente Companies claims its electric tankless technology eliminates issues with scaling and mineral build-up. The heat exchanger—actually four copper heat exchangers with ceramic insulation—comes with a lifetime limited warranty. The units are Wi-Fi compatible and have self-aware features that can detect leaks, automate service calls, and communicate directly with the installer. A user App, available for iOS and Android phones and tablets, allows remote temperature settings, calendar settings, and error notifications. www.trutankless.com