In an industry for which innovation is measured in increments, a…
In an industry for which innovation is measured in increments, a little creativity in design can go a long way. Market, a new collection of wall tiles from Ann Sacks, takes it all the way to the produce stand. Designed in collaboration with glass artist Tony Davlin, the series features tissue-thin slices of fruits and vegetables that are dried and pressed between two glass lites. The vivid, near-translucent hues of the overlapping pears (shown), tomatoes, carrots, gourds, citrus fruits, and cucumbers add ocular flavor, turning interior walls into a natural form of eye candy.
Natura Collection from Antolini
The Natura Collection takes natural stone in a unique direction …
The Natura Collection takes natural stone in a unique direction with patterns that evoke nature, the plant kingdom, and a wealth of exotic or native woods in elegant geometric, leaf and plant motif surface decorations that are perfect for floors or walls. The Italian manufacturer’s exclusive process etches patterns and colors onto the stone. Shown here is the Magnolia Design.
Clarke Architectural
Most manufacturers position their solid cast acrylic bath lines …
Most manufacturers position their solid cast acrylic bath lines as high-end specialty products with price points to match. Clarke Architectural’s stunning new line of solid surface acrylic resin based baths are affordable to a wider audience, says owner Don Clarke. They pair a natural stone-like finish with sculptural lines created by world-class architects such as Hariri and Hariri and Desai/Chia.
Caesarstone surfaces
Why We Like It: It’s great that Caesarstone combined a patchwo…
Why We Like It: It’s great that Caesarstone combined a patchwork of their countertop options into a single tabletop in their KBIS booth, because that’s what we would have to do at home. There are too many great options to choose just one! Caesarstone’s vice president of marketing, Karen Schakarov told us that the brand brings affordable luxury to home builders, allowing them to leverage the Caesarstone name to lend a little added-vaue luxe when selling their homes. What’s even more eye-catching? The new collection of semi-precious stone surfaces! They might be less “affordable” and more “luxury,” but they’re sooo pretty to look at.
Caesarstone surfaces
The new collection of semi-precious stone surfaces! They might b…
The new collection of semi-precious stone surfaces! They might be less “affordable” and more “luxury,” but they’re sooo pretty to look at.
Clopay black steel garage door
Why We Like It: We’ve seen black deck railings, black toilets,…
Why We Like It: We’ve seen black deck railings, black toilets, and other black accessories and fixtures for the home. But just like in the fashion industry, every good designer’s latest collection needs a new LBD for the season (that’s “little black dress,” for you fellas). This year the new design comes from Clopay. The company worked for a good year to develop a factory-finished black steel door that would look great (not too blue), not fade, and not raise the home or garage temperature by a thousand degrees. The thermally reflective cool paint wont’ retain as much heat as dark colors often can, and the door’s polyurethane core helps with insulation too. You can glam up your homes with this little number starting in March 2014.
Roan Tools Dust Extracting Circular Saw
Why We Like It: It’s a saw! It’s a vacuum! Wait…it’s bot…
Why We Like It: It’s a saw! It’s a vacuum! Wait…it’s both! Roan Tools is getting a lot of attention in their little corner of the James Hardie booth. The two companies are partnering in the face of proposed increases in silica dust regulations by OSHA. The tool will be a great addition to any contractor’s toolbox, especially if they regularly work with fiber cement, PVC, OSB, wood, and other materials. The corded saw’s built-in vac doesn’t require any hoses, and the filter lasts a lifetime. Small fins in the blade cover pull dust into the attached canister and remove 93% of dust from the workspace, and an even greater percentage of micro-particles like those causing silica dust concerns. Dump out the dust every 50 to 60 cuts and you’re good to go.
Lauren Hunter
Roan Tools Dust Extracting Circular Saw
Tiles with real fruit inside, the Little Black Dress of garage doors, countertops in patchwork patterns and gemstones, an affordable luxury soaking tub, natural stone on steroids, plus a saw that’s also a vacuum! Check out the six new residential product introductions that impressed our expert editors on the first day of the newly combined IBS and KBIS expos.
