Suite Spaces
September 1, 2005
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Hansgrohe
The designs of Philippe Starck, whether they be for cars or
interiors, always manage to subtly merge sleek contemporary elements with nearly
any kind of environment (his work with hotelier Ian Schrager at such properties
as the Delano in Miami and the Mondrian in Los Angeles gave new meaning to the
phrase “design hotel”). Collaborating with Hansgrohe for the high-end Axor line,
Starck created a collection of more than 50 streamlined pieces for the bathroom
that include everything from showerheads and faucets to mirrors and lotion
dispensers. The chrome Axor Starck Classic Tall Lav Mixer used at Jumby Bay is
priced at $657.
Hansgrohe, 800.488.8119, www.hansgrohe-usa.com
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(Click image to enlarge.) Waterworks
Since 1978, Waterworks has been operating under the philosophy
that a bathroom does not have to be a room used solely for hygiene. And while
most high-end companies focus on contemporary designs, Waterworks offers an
array of different styles. “Our signature style is the transitional. Our
collections look equally appropriate in a Cape Cod beach house as they do in a
modern New York penthouse,” says senior vice president of design and cofounder
Barbara Sallick. The cast iron bathtub from the Savoy collection is an update of
an Edwardian design that has been around since 1890, and the exposed outdoor
shower system from the Easton collection includes a thermostatic shower valve,
which maintains a consistent water temperature. The tub’s trim is available in
16 different finishes, from antique bronze to matte nickel, and is priced from
$2,050. Pricing for the shower system starts at $2,500.
Waterworks,
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Porcher
Since partnering with American Standard in 1992, French company
Porcher has been bringing its modern European designs for the kitchen and bath
to the American market. Combined, the companies under the American Standard
umbrella are the world’s largest producers of bathroom and kitchen fixtures and
fittings (it is estimated that three out of every five bathrooms in the United
States have at least one product from the American Standard family). Shown here,
the Como above-counter basin sits six inches above the counter and has a 16-inch
diameter. Available in white for $330, the basin has a clean vitreous china
surface that is an ideal canvas for custom handpainted designs.
Porcher, 800.359.3261, www.porcher-us.com
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