NEW, UNIQUE TUMBLED BRONZE FINISH

NEW, UNIQUE TUMBLED BRONZE FINISH Danze Faucets Danze, Inc. has announced the addition of its Tumbled Bronze finish that has already piqued the interest of the kitchen/bath industry. Builders, designers, showroom managers, hospitality property owners and other industry professionals have commented on the unique way this new finish truly captures the distressed look that is becoming popular in room décor. Tumbled Bronze features a warm tone with vibrant chocolate and bronze highlights. The final result gives each product a textured, tumbled appearance – very different than anything on the market today. Danze achieves its variation on the distressed tone by literally tumbling the faucets during the productions process. Once color is applied, each faucet is placed into a drum with stones and tumbled – giving each product a natural look, with no two being exactly alike. This new finish is available in several lavatory products in the Danze Antioch and Eastham Collections. The Antioch Collection provides traditional, yet unique styling that features organic curves and graceful handle designs. Tumbled Bronze is available in the following Antioch products: Antioch centerset faucet Antioch widespread faucet Antioch single-handle lavatory faucet Antioch two-handle Roman Tub faucet Antioch shower and tub/shower products The Eastham Collection again showcases a more traditional style that possesses an architectural flair in its detailing. Eastham offers the following product in Tumbled Bronze: Eastham centerset faucet Eastham widespread faucet Eastham two-handle Roman Tub faucet Eastham shower, tub/shower and pressure balance valve trim products All products featuring the Tumbled Bronze finish are in stock and available to ship immediately. Visit Counter Cultures Website

ROHL INSPIRES LUXURY IN THE BATH WITH THE JÖRGER COLLECTION

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rvine, CA – Roaring fireplaces, sparkling crystal chandeliers and espresso machines are moving from the living room and kitchen to the bath. Affluent homeowners are transforming their bathrooms into luxurious, private sanctuaries using only the finest, most exclusive products.

In these elite spaces, cashmere towels hang from polished silver hooks, glass bottles of Clive Christian’s 1872 Perfume sit on marble countertops, and velvet Bottega Veneta slippers rest next to the gilded feet of a cast iron clawfoot tub. Rooms with such distinction deserve special products. ROHL’s exclusive Jörger Collection brings the opulence of a European palace into your home.

Bathroom Fittings Fit For A Grand Duke

The namesake of the ROHL Jörger Collection, Bernhard Jörger, acted as master plumber to the court of the Grand Duke Friedrich II of Baden during the early 20th century. His eye for fine design and high quality craftwork landed him the job of maintaining the baths of the most luxurious castles and palaces in the region. An especially lavish palace, the Schloss Mannheim, a large, Baroque-style palace, housed the Grand Duke himself.

In 1965 the grandson of Bernhard, engineer Gerhard Jörger co-founded what is now Jörger – a company dedicated to providing handcrafted, luxury fixtures for the most special of places. Each piece is crafted using high grade, special alloy brass. Exclusive design, detailed finishing and technical perfection are hallmarks of this line.

The Aphrodite Collection

The Aphrodite Collection

Inspired by Ancient Greece, the Aphrodite Collection features elegantly crafted fixtures, faucets and accessories that highlight the most classic design – the Ionic Column, which represents strength and dignity.

The spout and handles of the Aphrodite C-spout 3-hole widespread lavatory faucet (607.30.300-2) are indicative of the columns found in the Coliseum in Rome, as well as the Erechtheion in Athens. The shape and detail on the Wall Mounted Soap Dish Holder (607.00.007) is reminiscent of the semi-circle sculptural decorative elements found on Greek temples.

In the Jörger Special Order Collection, the Aphrodite is enveloped in a beautiful gold plating with an additional process applied with silver ingredients that allow the product to turn completely bluish. The fixture is hand polished for superior sparkle that is sure to become the centerpiece of your bath.

The Empire II Collection

Much like a sleek European sports car, the Empire II Collection celebrates the elegance of simple, fluid design. Emphasis on geometric shapes gives this collection a modern edge. The Single Lever Single Hole Lavatory Faucet (628.10.833-2) is the definition of minimalist design, featuring only basic elements with limited flourish.

The 3-Hole Deck Mount Tub Filler (628.30.110) creates a pure, calming presence in the bath. The lack of ornamentation offers a visual expression of serenity, thus mentally preparing you for relaxation before even dipping a toe in the bath water.

Crystal handles add a dose of glamour to the Empire Royal 3-Hole Lavatory Faucet (600.30.300) in the Jörger Special Order Collection. The crystal prism handles compliment the sleekness of the curved faucet for a look that is as contemporary as it is chic.

ROHL is honored to bring the richness of European luxury to the States through the Jörger Collection.

ROHL

ROHL LLC offers high-end, luxury faucets, sinks and fixtures for America’s finest homes, resorts and hospitality projects.  Headquartered in Irvine, California, ROHL has helped thoughtful homeowners and designers create personal expressions of authentic product for over 28 years.  Anchored in traditional family values, trust, integrity and innovation, the ROHL leadership possesses a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit that extends through the organization.

ROHL’s strength comes from a synergy of family and friendship in partnership with suppliers and customers.  From Traditional to Transitional to Modern, the ROHL line includes a wide range of top-quality faucets, fixtures, shower components and accessories.  Sourced from Western Europe and North America, each is crafted to ROHL’s rigid specifications and is uniquely tailored for each residential or commercial project. For more information on ROHL, please visit rohlhome.com
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CALIFORNIA FAUCETS UNVEILS ITS SOLIMAR™ FAUCET

CALIFORNIA FAUCETS UNVEILS ITS SOLIMAR™ FAUCET
Streamlined design blends angular simplicity with well-placed curves, making a powerful statement in the bath. 
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(Huntington Beach, CA, October 18, 2011) Designed in collaboration with designer Ivy Lin, California Faucets new SOLIMAR™ faucet offers a fresh new perspective in modernity. Characterized by strong, angular lines that are softened by gentle sweeping curves, SOLIMAR makes a distinctive, minimalist statement in the bath.

SOLIMAR’s bold, rectangular spout towers authoritatively over thematically coordinated, widespread handles. Unique, convex escutcheons of generous proportion provide a more aesthetically pleasing platform for handles and spout by bringing geometric contrast to the design. The combination of curves and minimalist straight lines make for an eclectically unifying effect that is subtle to the eye yet sets SOLIMAR apart from other designs in its category.

SOLIMAR lists for $719 in Polished Chrome, $971 in Special Finishes, and $1150 in Premium PVD finishes.

About California Faucets

California Faucets has been providing its customers with the very best customer service and delivery of the finest selection of decorative fittings in the industry since 1988. With over 25 styles and more than 34 decorative finishes, California Faucets’ Custom Faucetry® allows you to combine any spout with any handle in any finish. Design choices now exceed two million, and offerings range from traditional and transitional to contemporary and art deco. And with the Virtual Faucet Creator®, a revolutionary new online tool by California Faucets, you can create thousands of designs with just a few clicks of the mouse.

As part of Custom Faucetry®, California Faucets offers Thermostatic Shower Systems, Tub and Shower Sets, Trim, and Bathroom Accessories. California Faucets’ products are sold at prominent decorative hardware and plumbing showrooms and at select kitchen and bath dealers nationwide. For more information, call 1-800-822-8855 or visit .California Faucets
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Sun Valley Bronze New Faucets and sinks

Sun Valley Bronze has expanded it's plumbing selection with several distinct modern designs.
The lavatory faucets are crafted with lead free bronze, witch is lined with stainless steel or NSF approved food grade flexable tubing and assymbled with lead free brass ally fittings.
Available in Silicon or White Bronze these fixtures are truly works of art.


Design.
SVB finely handcrafted hardware is designed and manufactured at the base
of central Idaho’s beautiful mountains. Taking cues from thier surrounding landscape
and area’s rich history, Sun Valley Bronze artisans create distinctive hardware
collections in a range of styles. Combine any of our knobs, levers or ring pulls with
any escutcheon and choose from thier elegant patina finishes to create a beautiful
environment unique to you.
Sustainable.
Lavatory faucets are supplied with “WaterSense” aerators, a step
towards conserving our earth’s water supply. The no-lead fittings meet California
Law AB-1953. Sun Valley Bronze hardware is crafted using the highest quality
art-grade bronze. The white bronze used in our products has been certified by
Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) to contain a minimum 95% Pre-Consumer
Recycled Bronze Content. The silicon bronze contains a minimum 90% PreConsumer
Recycled Bronze Content. Sun Valley Bronze hardware can be used to
earn LEED MR Credits 4.1 and 4.2.
State-of-the-Art.
Precision machining and superior components ensure
exceptional functionality and durability. Thier commitment to quality guarantees Sun
Valley Bronze hardware will deliver a lifetime of beauty.
In thier home, and in yours, Sun Valley Bronze is sure to bring a timeless look to
your doors, cabinets, kitchens & baths. They have a passion for what they do and an
unmatched appreciation for quality and craftsmanship.
SVB hardware has been much imitated but never equaled. From thier patented,
adjustable ball-bearing hinge to hand-applied finishes, I invite you to
experience the Sun Valley Bronze difference. I believe you will discover endless
possibilities.
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Smooth Copper Top with Rustic Iron Base

I like the clean copper top in a dark finish as opposed to the hammered look. It's obviously cleaner but it also has elegance and sophistication. The flower base is a rustic rust finish made from iron.

The top measures 36" round.

Cost is $9500 pesos.

We made this one custom to a clients specs. Ask us and we can make one for you in any size or design.

THINGS THAT CATCH MY EYE. Accidental Art

This is an old building in Catemaco,Veracruz. What caught my eye about this structure is the colage of panels and colors. I can see this structure standing in a clean white well lit museum. This is accidental art. Another example of accidental art. Did they know when they put the bananas on the red tablele and that they would create a colorful composition? The blue/green walls, the white iron, the red table and the natural yellow bananas create a play with tropical colors.

Molded cement cast brick is used all over the coastal towns of Mexico to divide spaces. I like how clean and white the bricks are painted.

Kitchen sinks are becoming a lot more fun!

ROLLED STAINLESS STEEL.

PARTY SINK.

CARACOL SINK.

Kitchen sinks have taken on a whle new dimention in recent years. The trend is stylish fun more organic sinks. A few years ago we were seeing new super straight edge sinks. Square corners that were very minimulist. Now we're trending towards having more fun and being less serious.