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Freestanding Bathtub
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/7/2007)
- The freestanding Contura bathtub measures 72 inches long, 32 inches wide, and 28 inches deep. It comes as a soaking bathtub or with an Airbath bubbling system and is available in a variety of colors and trim finishes. 800-453-1463.
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Bathroom Furnishings
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/7/2007)
- Katharos bathroom furnishings, including this vanity made from wall-suspended cabinetry, are constructed with sustainably grown bamboo and recycled concrete. The cabinetry is available in two colors, and the countertop comes in three colors; three configurations of cabinet doors and drawers are offered. 877-276-1180.
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Custom Shower Products
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/7/2007)
- The manufacturer's custom shower products include handshowers that can be attached to decorative grab bars with an adjustable slider, pictured. The manufacturer also offers the Rainbar, which functions as a linear jet to allow users to customize their bathing experience as the top and bottom of the rod rotate independently, resulting in a spreading spray pattern. 800-852-3906.
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Ristorre Shower Towers
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/7/2007)
- The Ristorre line is available in several styles to suit individual design preferences, according to the manufacturer. The shower towers are easy to install using a home's existing plumbing lines and drain, the maker adds. Masculine and robust, the Ristorre Metallo shower, pictured, features a built-in mirror and a generous glass shelf. 800-288-4002.
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Shower Collection
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/7/2007)
- The manufacturer's collections range from showerheads and body sprays to exposed thermostatic shower systems, allowing for a customized shower experience. Custom options include ceiling-mounted rain heads, shower arms, handshowers, handshower hoses and kits, valves, and accessories. Design styles span from streamlined urban chic to country cottage, according to the manufacturer. 800-842-7277.
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Custom Shower Products
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/7/2007)
- The manufacturer's custom shower products include handshowers that can be attached to decorative grab bars with an adjustable slider, pictured. The manufacturer also offers the Rainbar, which functions as a linear jet to allow users to customize their bathing experience as the top and bottom of the rod rotate independently, resulting in a spreading spray pattern. 800-852-3906.
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Blue Glass sink collection
- residential architect Magazine (11/7/2007)
- Bear Creek's Blue Glass sink collection molds cobalt glass into artistic forms such as a shallow, lipped bowl or an amorphous wave. The vessel lavs are handcrafted in four styles: Classic, Fusion, Ocean, and Splash. Although glass is often perceived as fragile, the manufacturer is confident enough in the products' durability to offer a lifetime warranty against wear or breakage. 205.324.9339.
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Caribe Overflow Tub
- Journal of Light Construction (11/7/2007)
- Ideal for neck-deep soaks, MTI's Caribe Overflow Tub harbors two concealed drains that capture any spillover. At 79 inches long and 48 inches wide -- large enough to handle two bathers at once -- the unit is available as a soaking tub, a whirlpool, an air bath, or a whirlpool/air-bath combination. Prices range from $2,100 to $6,600. 800/783-8827.
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Napoli Tub
- Journal of Light Construction (11/7/2007)
- Victoria & Albert says its Napoli tub is more than a mere fixture -- it is installation art. Made from a combination of volcanic limestone and resin that's as strong as cast iron but half as heavy, the vessel measures 75 inches long and 34 inches wide, accepts freestanding or wall-mounted faucets, and sells for $4,500. 800/421-7189.
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Papillon Bathtub
- Journal of Light Construction (11/7/2007)
- Stone Forest designed its Papillon tub to complement a chic black-and-white bathroom. The hand-carved black-granite fixture is 68 inches long, 44 inches wide, and 26 inches high and it weighs about 1,800 pounds, so check those floor joists. It costs $18,000. Carrara marble and limestone models are available as well, for $21,000 and $22,000, respectively. 888/682-2987.
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