Appliances, Cabinets, Fixtures and Fittings
Ideal for hospitality and residential clients, this high-performance solid-brass showerhead designed by Nendo’s Oki Sato for Axor is a playful take on a lampshade. The wall- or ceiling-mounted fixture has an integrated LED globe at its crown and 120 no-clog spray channels producing a rain-type spray from a disc around its base. The finish is classic chrome. hansgrohe-usa.com circle 149
A flush profile and 3" wide, paint-in-place escutcheon make this discreet sprinkler ideal for most any application. The UL- and C-UL-listed fixture features a 1½" diameter sprinkler head that provides a minimum of 26 gallons of water per minute. Standard or extended coverage is available for pendant and sidewall configurations. tyco-fire.com circle 150
Made of 80% quartzite and 20% resin, this shower base has an extremely thin 1¼" high threshold that can be recessed for universal design applications. Suitable for residential and commercial use, the durable one-piece unit comes in a slip-resistant matte-white finish. Sizes range from 31½"–35½" wide and 31½"–98½" long. blubathworks.com circle 151
This ingenious shower unit designed by EOOS for Duravit opens tight bathrooms, with shower doors that can be tucked away when not in use. Available with transparent or mirrored glass doors, OpenSpace B is available in four sizes—from 35" square to 39" x 35"—and can be installed on a tile floor or combined with any Duravit shower tray. duravit.us circle 148
Designed to integrate with seven of Duravit’s toilets, this slim-profile, high-efficiency seat, which doubles as a bidet, is controlled with a remote device that allows users to select from three personal wash cycles. The Slim is available in two sizes and features a child-safety lock, night-light, and soft-close lid. duravit.us circle 152
These ADA-compliant thermostatic trims have legible, easy-to-operate push buttons that allow users to turn the shower on and off and, in the two-function models, also switch between hand shower and showerhead modes. The chrome control has a tactile anti-scald 100° safety stop and comes with a square or round plate. hansgrohe-usa.com circle 153
Looking a lot like a music device from a certain California-based tech company, this thermostatic digital shower control features easy menu navigation, three customizable presets, and an LCD screen showing water use and temperature. Available in high-gloss black or white with a polished chrome control, Vision Wheel can be operated via an iPhone or iPad app—offering an ingenious way to warm the shower water from bed. blubathworks.com circle 155
U-Line's dual-zone, under-counter refrigerator drawer unit (Model 3024DWR) features two independent compartments with individual temperature controls. Users can tailor each drawer's temperature to its content's needs, with choices ranging from 34° to 70°F. The unit comes in stainless steel or ready for custom panels. u-line.com circle 156
LG Studio consulted with interior designer Nate Berkus on this five-burner stainless-steel slide-in range sized to align with most kitchen counters. Features include cast-iron grates, robust metal knobs, a canted control panel with digital display, and a 6.4-cubic-foot convection oven with EasyClean technology, a 20-minute low-heat way for the oven to clean itself. lgstudio.com circle 154
Water-free urinals are an increasingly popular option for public facilities, though improper or infrequent maintenance of these fixtures can lead to odor and clogs. This model, with Jetrinse Solution Technology, automatically purges its housing and pipes every 72 hours—using only 1 gallon of water in the process. An infrared switch located under the fixture allows maintenance personnel to manually operate the system during cartridge changes. sloanvalve.com circle 157