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48 | Kitchen & Bath Design News | May 2015 Product Trend Report Lord concurs that the powder room is the easier place to take more risks with colors and materials. "It's a show place for the home and is designed to impress or 'wow' in many cases," he says. "Consumers can be a little less constrained and have a bit more fun here." Zimber adds, "The powder room remains a place to feature works of functional art…from exotic onyx sinks to bronze ves- sel sinks." Neilson Howard says vessel sinks continue to grow in de- mand in these secondary bath spaces. "When a space is going to be seen, a showy sink is often what it calls for – and an above- counter or vessel sink can provide the 'wow' factor." MASTER RETREAT In contrast to the powder room, the master bath is designed less for making a statement and more for creating a personal refuge. Not meant to be seen by outsiders, the master bath is intended to be a retreat from the outside world. This bath continues to have a more spa-like atmosphere, says Rohl. "Calming color choices, attention to lighting and introduc- tion of natural elements are popular," he says. There is heavy infuence from the hospitality industry, he notes, explaining that master baths are often transformed to refect an amazing hotel or spa the homeowners have experienced. Carter agrees. "The trend we're seeing for master bathrooms is to incorporate a complete hotel suite feel, one that merges storage using elegant furniture and a unifying design style in the fttings and fxtures." Functionally, double sinks are still highly desired in the master bath, say manufacturers. "The double vanity is created specifcally for the master bath," notes Neilson Howard. "The larger trough sink is a friendly companion to the double vanity, with taps placed comfortably apart so family members can tidy up side by side." Hau, on the other hand, says that the trend of millennials and boomers living in urban settings prompts these home- owners to seek a more trim, sleek, slimmed-down version of sinks and faucets to match the scale with the rest of their living space. Sink size determines the size of the faucet. A vessel sink will require a tall faucet, Moore says, while a self-rimming or undercounter sink allows for a variety of faucet sizes. Kohler and Sterling see a big shift toward single-handle faucets, he notes. "Homeowners like the simplicity of a single handle, and the ease of cleaning." Smaller baths, like a guest bath or powder room, need faucets that require less space. "Single-handle, high arc faucets are ideal, as well as wall-mount versions, since they free up more valuable countertop space," Poloha explains. "Wide- spread options take up the most room, as there are three separate pieces, so these are more on trend in master bathrooms." Carter says that European formats, such as wall-mounted vari- eties, are being asked for more. "These have the advantage of being very fexible in installation with vessels, so they can be mounted higher or lower depending on the exact application," he says. Though the U.S. is probably the largest widespread market in the world, says Newcombe, single-hole models are becoming ever more popular. "Traditionally, the single-hole designs have been geared toward the modern/contemporary customer, but many manufacturers have done a great job of embracing very traditional and transitional single-hole designs as well." MAKING A STATEMENT The powder room is the perfect place to be a little more dar- ing and make a bold design statement created with the "wow" factor in mind. "The powder room is the bathroom most likely to been seen by guests, so homeowners are using the space to make a design statement," says Rohl. Created in partnership with Matthew Quinn, the semi- recessed Continuum sink from MTI Baths ' Boutique Collection uses the countertop cut-out to form the bottom of the sink. Only the top 2" of the sink rim rest on the countertop. The sink is fashioned of proprietary Engineered Solid Stone. Circle No. 234 on Product Card The new Perrin & Rowe Deco Bath Collection from ROHL takes its inspiration from the art deco style from some of London's fnest hotels and iconic buildings built during the early 1900s. The collection features faucets, tub fllers, shower kits and accessories. Circle No. 229 on Product Card The CL.1 bath series from Dornbracht showcases a new sprayface that provides 40 individual streams of water droplets with a fow rate of only 1.069 gpm. Its handles are available in four designs – smooth and structured – that allow for personalization in the bathroom. Circle No. 237 on Product Card The JEM Collection single handle bathroom fau- cet from Whitehaus Collection showcases a clean, geometric design. The faucet is avail- able in Polished Chrome and Brushed Nickel. Circle No. 232 on Product Card KWC America 's ZOE bath faucet features similar contemporary styling to the frm's ZOE kitchen faucet. The collection includes a single-lever and two-handle, widespread basin-mounted model, as well as a single-lever, wall-mounted ft- ting. The swivel spout rotates 45 degrees in either direction from its center point. All three lav faucets are equipped with a Neoperl aerator that features a water-saving fow rate of 1.5 gpm. Circle No. 228 on Product Card An angled handle design for a more comfortable grip is a feature of American Standard 's new Fluent bath faucet collection. The line includes a single-handle, 4" centerset and 8" widespread lav faucet. The ADA-compliant, WaterSense- certifed faucet features an adjustable hot limit safety stop, and hot and cold handle indicators are optional for added safety. Circle No. 231 on Product Card The DIVA faucet from California Faucets features an elegant form that is crafted from solid brass. The DIVA series features an ensemble that includes low- and high-spout faucets, state-of-the- art StyleTherm fttings, Roman tub sets and coordinating acces- sories. DIVA is available in over 30 distinctive artisan fnishes. Circle No. 233 on Product Card The Royal bridge faucet, Empire vitreous china washbasin and metal washstand by Herbeau Creations of America are in- spired by the stately lines of 18th Century French Empire style. The Royale faucet and washstand are available in seven metal fnishes, while the wash- basin is ofered in a choice of 12 hand-painted patterns. Circle No. 236 on Product Card A waterfall fow is a highlight of the contemporary Quarto line of bath faucets from Artos by Westover . The Italian designer line features a squared-of geo- metrical shape on all of the faucets in the line, which include: lav, vessel and wall-mount faucets with traditional or front-fow water delivery. Circle No. 235 on Product Card The crisp, clean lines and spa-like simplicity of Ryvyr' s pure white Vitreous China sink is a classic that suits a range of decors, from tran- sitional to contemporary and Zen-inspired. A variety of rectangular, square and round sinks are available in vessel, semi-recessed and undermount styles to coordinate with Ryvyr's array of countertops. Circle No. 230 on Product Card

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