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  • Porcher offers form and function with this mirrored storage cabinet and vanity, part of its L'Expression Suite of Zen-inspired products and furniture. Designing a Bathroom With Form and Function
  • ebuild (2/6/2007)
  • In bath design, function has always come before form. But today's homeowners expect their hardworking bathrooms to go beyond hygienic and practical functions. For some, a bathroom should be wired to 21st-century technology for ready access to information and entertainment. For others, the dream bath is a home spa for a welcome spiritual and physical retreat. Other homeowners want their bathroom to do double duty as a personal gym or dressing area.
  • Big or Small, Bathroom Can Be Beautifully Cozy
  • Augusta Chronicle, The (2/4/2007)
  • Q: My mother-in-law just informed me that my bathroom was boring and needed to be decorated. The key to a great restroom is to make the space both striking and practical.If your bathroom is petite, your goal is to make every inch beautiful and efficient.
  • Islands in the Stream
  • BUILDER Magazine (2/1/2007)
  • More Americans are entertaining at home, and they're craving open kitchens that make cooking both a communal experience and a spectator sport. Islands are an anchor in this equation. What are some options, in terms of their shape, size, and configuration? Are there certain design rules that should remain constant, no matter what?
  • Pull-Down High-Arc Faucets with Anti-Splash Feature
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/23/2007)
  • Price Pfister. Merging beauty and practicality, three of the maker's lines have added convenient pull-down faucets. Available in the Hanover, Treviso, and Ashfield collections, each high-arc faucet has an anti-splash feature that allows users to adjust spray volume to a desired pressure between 20 percent and 100 percent. The spray head also lets users easily toggle between spray and stream modes. A 360-degree swivel spout permits custom handle positioning. Each style incorporates a 75-inch nylon hose with ball swivel spray for maximum flexibility. 800-732-8238.
  • Allegro High-Arc Spout
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/22/2007)
  • Hansgrohe. The Allegro has a high-arc spout to accommodate large pots and pans, but its flattened design also offers extra clearance. A 60-inch pullout spray has a one-touch button and a built-in spray-lock button provides hands-free usage. Cast brass housing offers corrosion resistance and ceramic cartridges provide durable operation. It comes in chrome and steel or a combination of the two. 800-488-8119.
  • Allora Pull-Down Spray Kitchen Faucet
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/22/2007)
  • Delta Faucet. A magnetic closure ensures that the wand of the Allora pull-down spray kitchen faucet engages when docked with the spout and stays engaged until pulled out again. The faucet's high-arc spout and belled spray head have a hint of traditional styling coupled with a modern aesthetic and functionality. The pull-down wand switches from stream to spray at the touch of a button. Chrome and the maker's Brilliance stainless steel finishes are available. 800-345-3358.
  • Bad Mixing Valve Cools Shower
  • Augusta Chronicle, The (1/19/2007)
  • Q: My house is only about a year old. In the master bath and main house bathroom, everything works great, but the other day I noticed that the hot water in the guest bathroom shower is only warm.A: You need to have your water heater thermostat lowered to the factory recommendations.
  • Thomas LightingShow Time: IBS Preview
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/19/2007)
  • The International Builders' Show is back in Orlando, Fla., for a third year, and the NAHB expects it to be bigger and better than ever. The event at the Orange County Convention Center Feb. 7-10 promises to include the most exciting new products for the home building and remodeling industries. There will be more than 1,600 exhibitors from the United States and around the world. In this issue, catch a glimpse of some of the products and materials that can help you save time and money and attract new customers. Walking around the Builders' Show may not be as fun as spending time at Disney World, but it's certainly more educational.
  • Randa K2 Stainless Steel Faucetry
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/16/2007)
  • MGS Designs. The Randa K2 set of stainless steel faucetry features a smooth, sleek design with a stylized single-control lever and a subtly curved spout. Constructed from solid stainless steel and hand-polished before assembly, the spout is extended in length for functionality. Each piece is seamless and does not use screws. 323-908-7618.
  • New Arrivals: Forward Thinking
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/11/2007)
  • The best new products, hand-picked by Building Products Magazine staff. Part of the Elements line of bathroom fittings for the home, the Sereno suite achieves a timeless minimalist look to complement today's modern bathroom, according to the manufacturer. The Sereno single-lever lavatory faucet features ceramic control components, aerator, single-hole mount, and metal construction. It is available in polished chrome, Radiance satin nickel, or Radiance polished brass, and operates at 2.2 gallons per minute.

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