Aqua Marine
Made from solid marine okumè wood, the Aqvaplana shower panel brings wood finishes into direct contact with water with no deterioration or mildew problems, the maker says. Its long, flat frame arcs overhead, terminating in a flush shower-head with concealed plumbing connections. Aqvadesign. +39 0161 860254. www.aqvaplana.com.
Simple Geometry
The Ten collection of bath accessories includes wall-mounted and vanity-top components finished in polished chrome. Towel bars, robe hooks, a soap dispenser, soap dish, and toilet tissue holder are all built around a triangular shape. Ginger. 866.423.0955. www.gingerco.com.
Nature's Bounty
Handcrafted stoneware vessel sinks and tiles incorporate pressed botanicals and geometric shapes reminiscent of the Arts & Crafts movement. Muted glaze colors of mossy green, amber, caramel, and soft cobalt are available. Suzanne Crane Fine Stoneware. 434.973.794. www.suzannecrane.com.
Bed to Bath
The 2nd Floor bath suite offers bath furniture and fixtures with natural wood veneer finish options. The suite includes several console, countertop, and undercounter washbasins as well as bathtubs, shower trays, toilets and bidets, storage units, and mirrored cabinets. Duravit. 888.387.2848. www.duravit.us.
Free to Be
The modular Freedom collection of Englishcast solid-surface soaking tubs can be installed freestanding, dropped in, or built in. The oval Nice (shown) does not require a base for freestanding installation. Victoria & Albert Bath. 803.748.1228. www.englishtubs.com/usa.
British Tradition
Canova furniture-style vanities are constructed of cherry or walnut and come in three models, each with a marble top and back-splash, china basin, and Victorian-style faucet. Two models feature turned legs, while the third incorporates a cabinet base. Bristol & Bath. 610.962.9329.
www.bristolbath.com.
Tiny Toilet
Proportioned for children, the PeeWee collection of bath fixtures includes a toilet and two lavatories. The toilet seat is positioned at 10 1/8 inches tall and consumes 1.6 gallons of water per flush. The fixtures come in white vitreous china. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures. 847.675.6570. www.gerberonline.com.
Sound Waves
The Neptuner system—acoustic transducers built into the maker's tub—sends sound waves through the bathtub's shell creating a giant speaker that is amplified by water. The system can be installed in conjunction with hydrotherapy jets. Neptune. 450.773.7058.
www.neptuneb.com.
Perfect Rest
The NeoRest bath collection includes a programmable airbath with three waterfall fillers controlled by a deck-mounted color LCD touchpanel unit that confirms commands with an audio response. The RainShower tower features three body sprays and a hand-shower. Toto USA. 800.350.8686. www.totousa.com.
Fizzy Water
The Downpour Air Rainmaker utilizes a system that adds air bubbles for a gentle-textured shower. Three whirl-air massage jets twist their streams of air-infused water for a different sensation. Hansgrohe. 800.719.1000. www.hansgrohe-usa.com.
Tech Control
Incorporating electronics for touch-sensitive operation and temperature control, the Nouvel collection includes a lavatory faucet, tub filler, and shower faucet with thermostatic valves. Programmable presets control volume and temperature settings. Jado. 800.227.2734.
www.jadousa.com.
Pretty Ribbons
Deck- and wall-mounted lavatory faucets in the Sirius collection come in single- and two-handle models. The collection includes a shower and a Roman tub filler with handshower. Danze. 877.530.3344. www.danze.com.
Snug Fit
Premium bath fans now come with a smaller ceiling grille housing and adjustable hanger bars to fit more easily between floor joists. Available with one or two outlets, the fans can be installed with blower motors remote-mounted. Fantech. 800.747.1762. www.fantech.net.
Onyx Light
Incorporating a hand-forged wrought iron base, the Chiaro vanity features under-counter lighting that creates a soft glow through the onyx countertop. The wall-hung vanity is 42 inches wide and offers a variety of onyx options. Debra May Himes Design. 480.497.2699.
www.dmhdesign.com.
Moisture Detector
The Ultra Silent humidity-sensing line of bath fans sense elevated humidity levels and automatically turn on to exhaust the moisture. The Energy Star-qualified fans and fan/light/nightlight units operate at .9 sone and 110 cfm. NuTone. 888.336.3948. www.nutone.com.
Stow Away
The Anchara 5112T console lavatory offers multiple storage options. The solid wood, 41¾-inch-wide console is available in cherry and espresso finishes and comes with an integrated white frosted glass top and sink. Decolav. 561.274.2110.
www.decolav.com.
Swing Away
Available in numerous decorative glass options, the frameless Paragon 3/8-inch Swing Door operates on solid brass hinges that come in more than a dozen finishes, including oil-rubbed bronze and brushed nickel. Coastal Industries. 800.874.8601. www.coastalind.com.
Soft Touch
Soapstone tiles and mosaics are available in deep gray 4-inch-square field tiles and in 1-inch-square and 1-inch-by-4-inch rectangular mosaics. Mosaics are web-backed and come in deep gray and light gray with white marbling. Tulikivi. 800.843.3473.
www.tulikivi.com.
Creature Comforts
The digitally controlled DTV shower system offers users the ability to design customized shower experiences or use preprogrammed settings. The DTV's flow rate of up to 21 gallons per minute feeds up to eight showerheads, handshowers, or bodysprays. Kohler. 800.456.4537. www.kohler.com.
Wild Side
Part of the Cristal de Lalique collection, faucet and bath sets (Bambou shown in amber crystal) incorporate satin-finished carved Lalique crystal handles. Faucets are constructed of solid brass and come in several finishes, including gold, bronze, rhodium, and sterling silver. THG. 954.425.8225. www.thgusa.com.
Walk Right In
Made of acrylic with a watertight door, an ergonomic latch, and a 15-inch-high molded seat, the Walk-In tub comes as a soaker or with whirlpool, air-bath, or combination hydrotherapy systems. Safety Tubs. 877.304.2800. www.safetytubs.com.
Classical Matter
The freestanding Carrera soaking bath and countertop lavatory are made of a composite material that reproduces the look and texture of honed white marble. The bath is ergonomically designed and the lavatory's drain is hidden by a false bottom. Jason International. 800.255.5766.
www.jasoninternational.com.
Copper Bowl
The seamless Nojoqui vessel, part of the Santa Ynez copper collection, is available in a small and a large size, and can be made with a pebble-textured or Asian ping exterior, a smooth interior and exterior, or a rubbed nickel interior and exterior. Terra Acqua. 805.899.8888. www.terracqua.net.
Water Framing
The semi-custom luxury shower system by Oben features body sprays integrated into the enclosure's metal frames. In all four configurations, plumbing is concealed in the enclosure's threshold. Variable flow controls adjust the sprays. Jacuzzi. 800.288.4002.
www.jacuzzi.com.
Vintage Vibe
With porcelain index buttons on its cross handles and a porcelain-handled handshower, the Balboa series floor-mounted Telephone tub and shower set is constructed from solid brass with ceramic-disc valves. The Balboa also is available in 30 finishes. California Faucets. 800.822.8855. www.calfaucets.com.
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