Contemporary Contingent Available to the architectural and design market, the Catalonia series combines countertops, mirrors, wash-basins, fixtures, and supports into all-in-one contemporary bathroom fixtures. The combinations are available in three styles—Tarraco, Barcino, and Girona—and feature interchangeable fittings. Combining metal, ceramic, and glass with Cosentino’s Silestone quartz surfacing into one bathroom element offers easy selection options and installation, the maker says.
The Tarraco fixture includes a stainless steel washbasin, Leistershire one-handle chrome-finished faucet, Agua supports, and a 23.6-inch mirror. The Barcino features a crystal vessel-style wash-basin, Avonshire Corto one-handled chrome-finished faucet, a 35.4-inch-by-25.6-inch mirror, and supports with towel bars. The Girona (shown) has a ceramic washbasin inset into the countertop, Avonshire Corto one-handled chrome-finished faucet, 35.4-inch-by-27.5-inch mirror with an attached shaving/makeup mirror, and wall bracket supports. The vanity tops come in more than 40 Silestone quartz colors. 800.291.1311. www.silestoneusa.com.
Bathing Beauties Constructed of Englishcast mineral crystal composite, Victoria & Albert roll-top tubs are now available in the United States. Offering an alternative to traditional cast iron tubs, Victoria & Albert tubs come in a range of styles and sizes, from period to contemporary.
The solid-surface Englishcast material provides rigidity and strength comparable to cast iron, but weighs considerably less, the maker says. The Englishcast material has no superficial coatings to wear away or scratch, and the maker says it insulates tub water better than cast iron. Each tub comes in a classic white, high-gloss finish, but the exteriors can be painted. All models can be installed with freestanding or fitted faucets. The tubs come with a 25-year guarantee.
The Shropshire slipper bath (shown) features large imperial feet in standard white Englishcast or optional chrome or gold. Its compact dimensions make it suitable for smaller bathrooms, and its high-gloss exterior can be painted to match the room’s décor. 866.850.0433. www.englishtubs.com.
