Suite Spaces
September 1, 2005
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(Click image to enlarge.)Agape
The opportunity to try out the Agape Spoon tub in itself is worth a trip to France. The iconic design, with its spoon shape and clean lines, debuted in 1998 and set new standards for the bathtub. The freestanding unit, with handheld body spray, looks great up against the wall but is transformed into a piece of art when placed in the middle of a room. The simple construction comprises layers of Exmar, which retains heat. It comes in a satin white or sand finish and is available through Moss and Luminaire showrooms for approximately $9,000. Matching sinks are also available for around $1,500.
Agape, +39.0376.250311, www.agapedesign.it;
Luminaire,
305.448.7367, www.luminaire.com;
Moss, 866.888.6677, www.mossonline.com
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(Click image to enlarge.)Nuheat
“People tend to think that heated floors are just a comfort
product, but what they don’t realize is that they are also an energy-efficient
way to warm up a room,” explains Colin Campbell, director of marketing for
Nuheat, whose heated floor mats are Energy Star–certified. “California is our
largest-growing market after New England, because in the West Coast’s moderate
climate, people find that they don’t need another heat source.” Nuheat’s mats
come in more than 60 different sizes and also can be custom-fit for curves and
angles. While other companies use single-string wires that can move and shift,
Nuheat’s wires are embedded in a durable, porous fabric that provides even,
consistent heat without any cold spots. A floor mat for a 250-square-foot room
costs about $2,900 and comes with a 25-year warranty.
Nuheat, 800.778.9276, www.nuheat.com
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(Click image to enlarge.)Villeroy & Voch
Most Americans know Villeroy & Boch only for its traditional collections of china and tableware, but in Europe, the most popular Villeroy & Boch products are found in the bathroom. “Our collection includes everything from dishes to plumbing,” says Marc Nover, general manager of Villeroy & Boch’s U.S. bathroom, kitchen and tile division. “Our approach to the American market is to make them more aware of the wide range of our products.” The Evana sinks used in the Four Seasons Provence were chosen for their perfect proportions and out-of-sight overflow, maintaining a modern French aesthetic. The similar version shown here from the Loop line has an applied Colorline basin and starts at $695.
Villeroy & Boch, 609.409.6792, www.villeroy-boch.com
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