Like kitchens, homeowners want their bathrooms to be functional spaces where they can clean up with ease. But, today’s buyers are also looking for transitional or contemporary wet rooms that ‘wow’ on first look. Whether you’re looking for products for a spacious master bath or first-floor powder room, the following products showcase the latest trends and innovations in bath design.
Infinity Drain
Water drain manufacturer Infinity Drain now offers a matte black finish across its collection of drainage products. The popular color is available for several designs in the company’s linear drain grate styles, including Wedge Wire, Tile Insert Frame, Marc Newson, Slotted, Circles, Offset Oval, and Solid, and its collection of center drain styles, including Tile Drain, Moor, Weave, Wedge Wire, Criss-Cross, Squares, Link, and Lines. To prevent corrosion and abrasion, the finish is achieved through an e-coating paint process that incorporates nano-ceramic technology, says the manufacturer. infinitydrain.com
MTI Baths
The new Metropolis wall-mount sink by MTI Baths is designed for compact bathrooms and accessibility installations. It measures 51.75 inches long, 20 inches deep, and 4.5 inches high, providing plenty of space for toiletries and a deck-mount faucet. Constructed with MTI’s proprietary SculptureStone material, the surface is durable, resistant to stains and scratches, and easy to clean, according to the company. The sink can be installed at ADA-compliant heights and is available in white or biscuit in both matte and hand-polished-gloss finishes. Pricing starts at $2,845. mtibaths.com
Broan
The ChromaComfort ventilation fan is the latest addition to Broan’s Roomside series, featuring a fan cover equipped with a ring of multicolored LEDs that can be controlled via an in-wall unit or smartphone app to create custom color schemes. Designed for chromatherapy use in bathrooms, showers, and other high-humidity environments, the fan may be installed in new construction or in retrofit scenarios with an EzDuct Connector, which does not require access to the attic. Pricing starts at $180. broan.com
Federal Brace
Federal Brace has expanded its Eco-Lucent lighting line with a new LED light bar system specifically for hardwired applications. Each light bar is installed in an extruded aluminum housing with a frosted cover, and provides 116 lumens of output at a warm white 3,000K color temperature. Pricing for the light bar starts around $47, and the installation kit retails for $176. federalbrace.com
Icera
Icera has added a squared tank and transitional lines to create the new Karo II toilet, crafted from white vitreous china and treated with an antimicrobial MicroGlaze finish. The skirted trapway allows for easy cleaning and has a finished look. The chair-height bowl is ADA-compliant, and the toilet uses only 1.28 gallons of water per flush. The tank lever comes in polished chrome, with additional finishes available. Pricing starts at $924. icerausa.com
Coastal Shower Doors
The Eclipse series by Coastal Shower Doors adapts a sliding barn-door design for modern shower doors. The series includes a frameless door, a single frameless sliding panel, and three Gridscape door designs. The Gridscape configurations feature the same smooth-gliding hardware as the frameless version, with thick, black aluminum frames. Each style is available as a shower or tub door in varying heights, with a choice of six tempered-glass styles. coastalshowerdoors.com
Schluter
The 5/32-inch-thick brushed stainless steel Schluter shower shelves are made to fit between rows of shower tile, and do not require additional materials or tools for installation. The rectangular Shelf-N fits inside Schluter’s Kerdi-Board-SN shower niche; the Shelf-E’s three configurations are made for corners; and the Shelf-W stands alone between tile rows. The shelves complement Schluter’s Style shower grates, and curve and floral patterns match the point and linear drains with the same designs. Pricing ranges from $85 to $130. schluter.com
Hansgrohe
Hansgrohe’s PowderRain shower spray, newly available on a range of Hansgrohe’s Raindance showerheads, is designed to produce a spray of “micro-fine” water droplets. PowderRain showerheads incorporate multiple fine openings in each nozzle, which the company says creates a powder-like sensation, reduces splashing, and retains warmth on the skin. All are available in chrome and brushed-nickel finishes. Pricing ranges from $160 to $830. hansgrohe-usa.com
Jacuzzi
Jacuzzi Luxury Bath has made its first foray into the bath furniture category with four new vanity collections—Barrea, Mincio, Razzo, and Salone. Each is named for and coordinates with Jacuzzi’s existing Premium Collection of faucets, tub fillers, and bath accessories. The vanities range from 24 to 72 inches in length and arrive fully assembled and predrilled for faucets. Hinges and drawers are designed to slow-close. Mincio, Barrea, and Salone vanities are available in a white, gray, or espresso finish, while Razzo vanities are available in gray or espresso. Pricing starts at $1,400. jacuzzi.com
BainUltra
The VIBE bathtub takes inspiration from city skylines and architecture with gently sloped walls and a clean, minimalist design aesthetic. The freestanding tub measures 58-by-28-by-21 inches, and is available in glossy white, UltraVelour matte, or black and white finishes. Drop-in options include an undermount or alcove model, which measure 60-by-30-by-19 inches and come in a glossy white finish. All are crafted from acrylic. The tub comes equipped with BainUltra’s Hydro-Thermo Massage air jets, and other therapy features are available as options. bainultra.com
