WOW! for the home

Totally Bamboo Bamboo Vessel Sink

2008-07-27T13:04:17-04:00

Created by Totally Bamboo, the bamboo vessel sink is the work of skilled master craftsmen who hand-turn each piece on a lathe and rub the finish to a low-sateen-sheen. The result is a sleek and earthy design that looks at home in a high-end resort or a private bathroom suite.

The bamboo-crafted sink is durable and easily withstands the rigors of daily use. Each sink is sealed with waterproof polyurethane to create a maintenance-free finish that carries a 10-year guarantee

The sink measures 17” high by 6” deep with a 1-3/8” thickness. Pair it with a choice of plumbing hardware to create a custom look that is destined to become the focal point of bathroom décor.

Totally Bamboo uses the 100% renewable Moso bamboo that is grown without fertilizers, insecticides or artificial water supply. They harvest only aged bamboo from a naturally accruing forest using low-impact practices that do not damage the surrounding area. The factory is ISO 9000 compliant, a rating system that covers non-polluting environmental issues as well as employee welfare and safety. Bamboo groves actually produce more oxygen than a hardwood forest of comparable size, and they help prevent soil erosion and reduce carbon dioxide gasses blamed for global warming.

For more information, visit www.totallybamboo.com or call 760-471-6600.

Andersen WindowCentrics Wall Planner

2008-07-06T08:26:05-04:00

The Andersen WindowCentrics Wall Planner makes it easy for anyone to design a custom wall plan using Andersen windows and patio doors. Whether you’ve got the vision of Frank Lloyd Wright or don’t know a casement from a double-hung, you can create window and wall designs that reflect your personal style from thousands of possible combinations.

The easy-to-understand WindowCentrics Wall Planner, available at andersenwindows.com/design, takes users through the process of computer-aided design with the simplicity of point-and-click technology.

To use, simply:

Choose a wall shape from the 16 available templates, which can be customized to your exact specifications.
Select from one of six families of windows and patio doors to use.
Drag and drop the countless pre-designed window and door combinations or individual units onto the virtual wall space. Then add, delete, group or resize the windows and patio doors until you discover your favorite layout.
Personalize your design by selecting window trim stain and color options, and adding color and texture to the wall. You also can include ghost images of everyday household items such as furniture, people, pets and plants to demonstrate scale.
Click on a link to toggle between the interior and an exterior view, which can be customized in the same way.
Save a fully specified window plan as a PDF to share with contractors, friends or family.

For people in need of a little inspiration to get started, the Andersen Wall Planner offers a photo library that automatically generates window combinations inspired by real homes. The program also automatically adjusts the design options to account for the limits of product manufacturing and construction parameters. The end result is a representation of a wall plan that reflects your vision (of course, homeowners should always confirm the feasibility of their design with a professional contractor). Users can save their design on their desktop or share it with others via e-mail.

With all the possible choices and combinations, window selection can be an intimidating process. The free online program helps consumers visualize all the possible choices and combinations with windows and patio doors, and helps eliminate much of the guesswork with window and wall designs.

The tool also helps to engage people in their own homebuilding or remodeling process. By sharing their vision with contractors, interior designers and architects, consumers can spark conversations that lead to better collaboration.

Andersen also offers a professional window design program for architects and designers. Andersen Window Studio software is a stand alone Microsoft Windows-based application that can be downloaded. It provides elevations, detail and plan symbols for Andersen products.

For more information, visit www.andersenwindows.com or call 800-426-4261.

Meyda Lighting Pianta and Sabbia Fused Glass ADA Sconces

2008-07-06T08:11:15-04:00

Meyda Lighting Pianta and Sabbia are two fused glass ADA wall sconces. The sconces are featured in the firm’s Metro Fusion Family.

Italian for Sand, Sabbia (98905 pictured on right) features an exquisite design integrating Dark and Light Amber colored art glass, with a wave of Golden Jewels representing sand crystals. The sconce is 11” tall and 9” wide.

Pianta Wall Sconce (98907 pictured on the left) is designed with a wave of green glass jewels on a band of yellow, with a background of Emerald and Light Green colored art glass. The ADA sconce is 11” tall and 9” wide.

The Metro Fusion Collection is custom crafted by Meyda Lighting artisans in the firm’s manufacturing facilities in Yorkville, New York.

For more information, visit www.Meyda.com.

Meyda Tiffany Macintosh Stained Glass Lighting and Window

2008-07-06T08:03:06-04:00

Meyda Tiffany's Solstice three-piece window is an original masterpiece inspired by the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh from the Glasgow School of Art, and incorporating art nouveau styles.

Reminiscent of Provence, this stained glass window with golden sunflower and budding vines set atop a sky of Granite Aubergine colored glass with Moss Green accents is handcrafted with copperfoil construction process and 400 pieces of stained art glass encased in a solid brass frame. Each window is a unique creation. Mounting bracket and jack chain included. It measures 14"W X 39"H.

The Mackintosh Leaf stained glass lantern wall sconce has a striking leaf design of Heather, Purple, Highland Teal and Peacock Feather Green glass. The fixture was inspired by a famous design from Scottish Nouveau Artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh. It features an Antique Copper finish and is custom crafted by Meyda Tiffany artisans in Yorkville, New York. It is 7.5” wide.

The four arm Mackintosh Leaf stained glass lantern chandelier has a striking leaf design of Heather, Purple, Highland Teal and Peacock Feather Green glass. The fixture was inspired by a famous design from Scottish Nouveau Artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh. It features an Antique Copper finish, and is custom crafted by Meyda Tiffany artisans in Yorkville, New York. It is 38” wide.

For more information, visit www.meyda.com or call 800-222-4009.

California Faucets Virtual Faucet Creator Online Custom Faucet Design Tool

2008-07-06T07:44:57-04:00

California Faucets Virtual Faucet Creator is a new web based tool that provides anyone with the ability to design his/her own custom bathroom faucet or kitchen faucet by combining any spout style with any handle, in any of over 25 decorative finishes.

Interior designers, architects and homeowners can enjoy creating unique custom faucet designs for their home, clients and friends. You can design your custom faucet and share it via email, online or printed in Adobe PDF format. California Faucets’ flexible product line allows you to create over two million custom faucet combinations quickly and easily.

Virtual Faucet Creator’s Key features include:

Thousands of custom faucet configurations
Select custom spouts, handles and finishes
Custom bathroom faucet and kitchen faucet designs may be printed, emailed or saved on-line

For more information or to use California Faucets Virtual Faucet Creator, visit www.calfaucets.com/vfcpress.

California Faucets Aliso Bath Faucet

2008-07-06T07:34:39-04:00

A tranquil mood takes hold, as water emerges from California Faucets’ Aliso faucet’s geometric shape, sleek, subtle, and yet substantial. Simplicity of design is the core of its elegance.

Aliso has a flat, wide ribbon spout that stands tall in curved right angles. Flanking the widespread, are high, flat-design cross handles that add dimensional symmetry. The drain lift knob is at rear of the spout. Decorative square platforms provide the base for spout and handles.

Flexibility is another virtue of the Aliso faucet. Mixing and matching with other faucet series can bring a new dimension to the design. Making this easy is the Virtual Faucet Creator, an online tool from California Faucets that allows you to create a customized design in just a few mouse clicks. You can mix and match any spout with any handle in any finish. Then personalize your creation with your name and email it or print it out and take it to a California Faucets Select Dealer showroom to purchase.

The 8" widespread Aliso is available in Polished Chrome, a Special Finish and Premium Finishes.

For more information or to use the Virtual Faucet Creator, visit www.calfaucets.com or call 800-822-8855.

Sterling Latitude Utility Room Sink

2008-07-06T07:15:31-04:00

The Sterling single-basin Latitude sink offers a stepped ledge that allows users to accomplish multiple tasks at once, such as cleaning paint brushes, rollers or plant pots. Featuring a scratch- and stain-resistant micro-textured finish, the Latitude sink can withstand any number of a household’s messy projects.

Available as a self-rimming drop-in model or undermount, the Latitude utility sink is 25 inches wide by 22 inches long and features 12 inches depth. The sink is available in White, Almond or Biscuit and can accommodate up to three-hole faucet configurations.

Constructed of a combination of polyester resin and fiberglass, Vikrell material is a material whose strength lies in its engineering. Compressed under extreme pressure and formed at a high temperature, Vikrell is one solid piece of material with the color molded throughout eliminating layers and, therefore, chips or cracks.

For more information or to locate a dealer, visit www.sterlingplumbing.com.

WS Bath Collection BluToo Washbasins

2008-07-06T06:41:53-04:00

WS Bath Collection BluToo washbasins feature brilliant details, unparalleled versatility and pure, minimal and timeless beauty. Behind the looks the basins are truly functional that feature a modular mounting system.

BluToo washbasins are made of glass, wood, stainless steel and natural stone and are available in a variety colors and sizes.

The glass washbasin made of clear tempered glass with clear-shield PearlFinish coating. It is available in cobalt blue, clear, and frosted/sandblasted.

The wooden basins made of birch plywood.

The heavy gauge, stainless steel basins are smooth inside and outside with fine brushing.

Natural stone basins are available in various colors and textures.

All made in Germany to highest quality standards.

For more information visit www.wsbathcollections.com.

Price Pfister Kenzo Lavatory Fixtures

2008-07-01T07:20:26-04:00

Price Pfister Kenzo collection of modern-inspired lavatory fixtures caters to the growing demand for stylized minimalist designs.

The Kenzo collection features a waterfall trough faucet that exudes beauty and style. Its simplistic structure provides functionality and conserves water without any compromise to the flow experience. Delivering a flow rate of 1.2 gallons per minute (gpm), the Kenzo trough faucet represents an improvement over the standard 2.2 gpm mandated by the Federal Energy Policy Act of 1992. The Eco-Pfriendly Kenzo trough faucet currently is being tested to meet the EPA’s WaterSense specification for high-efficiency lavatory faucets. This water-efficient offering sustains Price Pfister’s efforts to provide beautiful, stylish and functional products for environmentally-conscious builders and consumers.

The Kenzo collection wall mount waterfall trough faucet is available in a variety of additional configurations including single control centerset, single control vessel, and eight-inch widespread.

The Kenzo roman tub faucet is available in three- and four-hole configurations for adding an elegant matching hand shower. Kenzo’s tub-shower products are offered in tub and shower; shower only; and hand shower combinations. The three-way diverter system ensures the Kenzo hand shower will deliver a remarkable shower experience. A universal bidet fitting option also is available.

The Kenzo collection is available in chrome and satin nickel. All fixtures come standard with ceramic disc valves and are covered by the Pforever Warranty.

For more information or to locate a dealer, visit www.PricePfister.com or call 800-732-8238.

Walker Zanger Contessa Collection

2008-06-25T09:09:31-04:00

Walker Zanger Contessa Collection hand-finished terra cotta tiles feature patterns that are evocative of Old World splendor, spanning Spain, Italy, China and Morocco. Yet the colors are at home in today’s world, with a graphical punch that can make a bold statement, or genuine metallic leaf imparting a luxurious shimmer.

With colors ranging from bright Mediterranean hues to subtle browns and grays, the tile designs in the Contessa Collection are perfect for a variety of palettes. Their influence is clearly antique, yet the interpretation spans contemporary tastes, replete with bold black and white tiles. The Contessa Collection capitalizes on the all-over pattern micro-trend taken from fabrics and wall coverings; and the fashion trend that incorporates metallic finishes, as is evidenced in the Contessa Collection tiles available with genuine gold and silver leaf.

With all its styles and variations, the Contessa Collection encompasses 34 choices for the discriminating homeowner, who will find the collection equally at home in a traditional or contemporary interior, gracing walls, backsplashes, wainscots or even showers.

For more information or to locate a dealer, visit www.walkerzanger.com.