product: Tara Classic
manufacturer: Dornbracht
web: dornbracht.com

This line of kitchen and bath fixtures includes a wide range of options, from single-lever mixers, to wall-mounted bath spouts, to soap holders. Finishes include polished chrome, platinum, platinum matte, and Dorbracht’s Durabrss. Levers are available in varied colors.

product: Artists Editions Top Art collection
manufacturer: Kohler
web: kohler.com

The Artists Editions Top Art collection consists of three playful designs for sink basins and tops, which can be paired together or purchased separately. An optional console table is also available. Each piece is individually crafted and made of vitreous china. Sink tops measure 26 inches by 20 1/4 inches.

product: Ove collection
manufacturer: Wetsyle
web: wetstyle.ca

Consisting of both bathtubs and sinks, the Ove collection is made of Wetmar, a proprietary composite material made of natural and synthetic aggregates coated in polyester, with a glossy or matte finish. The oval-shaped bathtub is available in narrow or wide edges, and the sinks are round, elliptical, or rectangular.

product: Big Lancelot Single Sink
manufacturer: Moen
web: moen.com

The high-end stainless steel Lancelot line of kitchen sinks from Moen now offers a deeper single bowl. The 10-inch-deep sink can accommodate pots, pans, and other bulky cookware, and the 18-gauge stainless steel construction can handle the abuse of an active kitchen. The product also features Moen's SoundShield undercoat, which reduces the noise of objects being placed in or moved around the sink. It is available in a satin finish and comes with a 15-year durability and dent resistance warranty.

product: Contours Radius Shower
manufacturer: Lasco Bathware
web: lascobathware.com

Part of Lasco's new Contours line of products, the Radius Series shower can be ordered as a stand-alone unit or as part of a spa package, which includes the sister product, the Radius steam shower. The units can be upgraded to include a teak floor insert, chromatherapy, and body spray jets in addition to the standard shower head. The steam door may be enhanced to include heavier, frameless glass in varied patterns and finishes. Acrylic shower modules are 84 inches high and come in 48- or 60-inch widths. The acrylic is available in 17 standard colors.

product: 18-inch Integra dishwasher
manufacturer: Bosch
web: boschappliances.com

This new offering provides an "ultra-quiet"
alternative for those who don't have the space to accomodate a full-sized washer in their kitchens. The 18-inch model, six inches smaller than standard dishwashers, features a concealed control panel that allows the user to select from one of five settings. New performance features include One Touch, a water conservation mode that automatically adapts the cycle based on the soil level of the dishes; party wash, which washes up to six place settings in just 30 minutes without compromising the cleaning power; and Optidry, which adjusts cycle time and water temperature to allow for optimum dish drying results regardless of load size.

product: Axor Uno²
manufacturer: Hansgrohe
web: hansgrohe-usa.com

Available in chrome and brushed nickel finishes, this new family of lavatory mixers is available with a high spout and with one or two handles. Designers can also specify wall-mounted or loop-handled mixers. Sleeker, slimmer, and more geometric in design than the original Axor Uno group, the Uno² collection was designed to complement modern residential bath settings.

product: Designer Ventilation Hoods
manufacturer: Miele
web: miele.com

Five new ventilation hoods have been added to Miele's designer series, including built-in, wall-mount, and island models. The wall-mounted options, including the DA289 (left), feature brushed stainless steel, front mounted controls, and dimmable halogen lighting that creates a custom level of illumination over the cooking surface. The built-in options feature a four-way control that allows the user to operate the hood without reaching over the cooktop, and removable metal filters that are dishwasher safe. The 40-inch designer island hood sports a height-adjustable chimney and comes in stainless steel or in one of 200 color options.

product: Soirée Bath Collection
manufacturer: TOTO USA
web: totousa.com

With clean lines and simple geometric shapes, the Soirée Bath Collection consists of a whirlpool bath, shower set, lavatory, and toilet, all with accompanying hardware. The whirlpool bath is 72 inch long and 22 inches deep and slopes down on both sides from a 39-1/2-inch top to a 29-inch base. Sixteen jets propel warm air through the water when the tub is filled, and a chromatherapy light display cycles through seven colors. The lavatory and bath faucets and shower set have a standard chrome finish, but are also available in polished brass or nickel and brushed nickel. The 34-inch-high lavatory comes in pedestal, self-rimming, or undermount versions.

product: Lulu
manufacturer: Dornbracht
web: dornbracht.com

Designed by Europe-based Sieger Design, the Lulu line of bath fixtures and accessories includes everything from a drinking glass to towel holders to a single-lever basin mixer with raised base (left). The line’s metal fittings and accessories are available in either a polished chrome or platinum matte finish.