8 Hot Trends in Bath Design 2009
Modern Glam
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Kaldewei brings back sexy, feminine, glamorous design with its Luxxo Duo Oval tub in a sophisticated black finish. |
Brizo’s RSVP lavatory faucet in chrome with STRASS Swarovski finial ushers in the era of Modern Glam with its voluptuous curves, elegant lines and shimmering, crystal detail |
Universal Design
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Stylish, chic baby boomers are rejecting the notion that getting old means settling for ugly,sterile hospital or nursing home like assistive safety bathroom devices.HealthCraft Products is leading the Aging in Place design movement with their nicely styled assistive rail products from the Invisia collection. The Invisia collection includes:Soap Dish With Integrated Support Rail, Corner Shelf With Integrated Support Rail ,Toilet Roll Holder With Integrated Support Rail, Accent Ring Support Rail |
Spa at Home
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Creating a sanctuary at home continues to be a strong trend in 2009. Though economic difficulties may be an issue, homeowners are finding ways to pay for little luxuries at home that help them relax and de-stress from the chaotic world outside their home’s door. Jason International’s luxury hydro-therapy whirlpool spa with “Double Cascade Spout” faucet and Mr. Steam Shower System (with stress melting options: chroma therapy, aromatherapy and music therapy) bring the spa experience home. |
Eco Friendly Plumbing Fixtures
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Gerber Riverdale™ faucet collection, a line of low-flow, water conserving faucets and fittings that reduce water usage from the industry standard of 2.2 gallons per minute(gpm) to 1.5gpm. The TOTO Neorest II wall-hung dual flush toilet and personal cleansing system conserves water with its dual flush operation (1.6 gallons per flush on full flush mode and 0.9 gallons per flush on light flush mode). |
Intelligent Design |
2009 Best of KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) Gold award winner, Seura’s The ONE is a low-profile (only 1 inch thick) 19 inch high definition LCD television mirror designed to work with Seura vanishing mirrors but without the previously necessary (and costly) step of cutting a decent size whole in the wall which often required hiring a pro. The ONE television mirror is a high tech innovation that has freed up homeowners’ wallets and even more precious their time. Just hang The ONE television mirror like a picture and enjoy. |
Artisan Craftsmanship |
As noted in The Decorating Diva.com’s 2009 Trend report, consumers are seeking unique design and decor for their homes. TOTO, luxury bath product vendor, has introduced the Waza Miyabi bathroom suite collection which brings fine art and design to plumbing fixtures. Linkasink porcelain sinks encrusted with Swarovski crystals(hand applied) are one-of-a-kind creations. |
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Sculptural Faucets |
Faucets shaped into functional artful forms, influenced by historical design styles (including art deco, art nouveau, arts & craft, modern minimalism). Shown above Grohe America’s Veris faucet and Danze Sonora Lavatory faucet. |
Beyond the Shower |
Chromatherapy has been noted in high end luxury bath products and is a delight for those with the time to spare for a leisurely soak, now those on the go can experience the benefits of chroma therapy right in their shower. Hansa is redefining the morning shower routine into a body, mind and soul altering experience with their Colour Shower Systems. QUICK GUIDE to CHROMATHERAPY:Green - relaxes and stabilizes; Blue- relaxes and soothes (known to lower blood pressure); Orange-thought to have pain reducing qualities; Yellow - aids in digestion and creativity; Red – stimulates and awakens the senses. |
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Home Decor Buyer Resource: Kaldewei, Brizo, HealthCraft Products, Mr. Steam, Jason International, Gerber, TOTO, Seura, Linkasink, Grohe, Danze, Hansa
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