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From the RunwayFashion designer Jason Wu’s collection of bath fittings and accessories for luxury brand Brizo is turning heads with edgy lines and a matte black finish. The collection includes a coordinating lavatory faucet, towel holder, soap dispenser, wastebasket and more. The combination of Scandinavian and Baroque design elements brings runway-inspired style to the home this spring. $15-$799; www.brizo.com |
Happening HardwareAtlanta-based Amba Products has partnered with German manufacturer, Beyerle, to bring to the American market a range of contemporary sliding door hardware systems. The durable stainless steel rods and grips hold double or single glass or wood doors, which can be opened and closed effortlessly and quietly. In addition to creating a seamless look, the door systems work well in small spaces. $956-$1,056; www.ambaproducts.com |
Just Add WaterWho better than a furniture manufacturer to create high-quality, furniture-inspired vanities that turn average bathrooms into personal sanctuaries? That is the idea behind Hooker Furniture’s line of ready-to-install designer vanity cabinets that come equipped with coordinating cabinet bases, countertops, sinks and faucets. The Black Sink Chest with Star Motif is just one of 13 unique styles. $1,758; available in Atlanta at Cornerstone Furniture, www.greatvaluefurniture.com |
Color PlayNew tissue box covers designed by Josh Owen for Kontextur put a stylish spin on a household necessity. The fun and simple covers are made from durable and recyclable silicone and are available in a range of bold colors, including black, white, orange, red and blue. Once hidden out of sight, the tissue box is ready for its closeup. $32; www.kontextur.com |
Now and LaterMeyda Custom Lighting’s Oak Branch Chandel-Air offers dual functionality and superior aesthetics. The 56-inch-wide American-made fixture doubles as a dimmable light source and energy-saving ceiling fan, which maintains warmth in the winter and cools in the summer. Its natural horn acrylic shade is complemented by hand-finished antique copper hardware. $3,751.20; www.carolinarustica.com |
Security BoostSchlage has released a first-of-its-kind door lock, featuring a built-in alarm that detects motion and vibration on contact. The alarm generates different sounds and signals to notify the homeowner of activity, tampering and forced entry, which is responsible for 70% of break-ins, according to Schlage. It’s an affordable home monitoring device that installs with just a screwdriver, no wiring required. $99; www.homedepot.com |