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.

Lanterns and More Lanterns

I love the Jasmine Spa and La Pila Lavanderia building. It's all about the lanterns. Birdcage style iron lanterns are lined up in pairs and centered by an old larger farolito. At one time the center lamp must have had glass.

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