cold moves

Thermador's Freedom Collection proves that freezer and fridge can, indeed, stand apart. In fact, the Huntington Beach, Calif., company's built-in modular columns can be placed anywhere in the kitchen, giving architects unparalleled design flexibility. The line of fresh food, freezer, and wine towers can be speced in stainless steel or panel-ready designs with widths of 18 inches, 24 inches, or 30 inches. Each Energy Star-rated column has its own compressor and an evaporator that is said to eliminate odor transfer and to regulate the interior temperature with a variance of just 1.5 degrees. Thermador, 800.656.9226; www.thermador.com.

turkish bath

Welsh industrial designer Ross Lovegrove has turned his attention to the bath, creating for Suwanee, Ga.-based Vitra USA a complete line of products inspired by the geometry and fluidity of Turkish ceramics and architecture. The 175-product-strong Istanbul Collection includes accessories, bathtubs, faucets, floor tiles, plumbing fixtures, and “sanitaryware,” such as the wall-hung toilet seen here. Lovegrove's organic, sculptural designs have similar sweeping lines for maximum versatility. Vitra USA, 770.904.6830; www.vitra-usa.com.

water management

The DTV digital interface and shower valve from Wisconsin's Kohler Co. allow multiple users to customize and control their showering experience with the touch of a button. The system's flow rate of up to 21 gallons of water per minute can feed eight showerheads, hand showers, or body sprays. Its preset hydrotherapy adjustments include three massage types and a temperature-control gauge. Kohler Co., 800.456. 4537; www.kohler.com.