This new Go-to Gold series will bring you some of my top go-to brands on a periodic basis. They all embody my Sensible Style approach, which means they make practical sense while looking really pretty!
It's not that I shun the original or unique. If you're a Molten Gold reader, you know that I enjoy discovering innovations and original styles. It's just that there are brands that I go to first, and I thought I'd share 'em with you...
Let's start with some of the bigger plumbing companies, just because I feel like it. (Don't worry, I'll be covering the smaller guys, too!)
Blanco
I love the Performa series with its Silgranit II material. It's an incredibly tough, durable sink that can take on whatever pots, pans and knives you can throw at it - literally! - and its ultra-practical accessories make clean-up so much easier.
Disclaimer: Knowing that I like the brand and write about it in this blog, Blanco asked me to join their Design Council. There's no payment involved; I just give my professional opinion on product development ideas and am available for press comment when requested.
Brizo
Brizo is Lexus to Delta Faucet's Toyota, with a great fashion forward kitchen and bath faucet collection. I like the practicality of their hands-free technology and love many of their styles, which you've seen in this blog before and, I'm sure, will see again!
Disclaimer: Brizo paid all of my travel expenses to see their newest product offerings and attend their Fashion Week festivities in New York in February 2010. They are also giving all of the participants a Talo Faucet, valued at more than $700. I had already specified Brizo in projects previously, and will continue to do so in the future, I'm sure.
Kohler
I think Kohler is one of the most innovative fixture firms in the industry. They are continually developing game changers that look great and work well, and they do it across the full kitchen and bath plumbing spectrum, an impressive feat. Even though the industry has been economically challenged for the past few years, Kohler has continued to bring new products to the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show while other brands have stayed home. Kudos!
Rohl
Rohl combines classic styling with great technology. I'm particularly partial to its integrated faucet series, especially the lav tap that gives you filtered water to brush your teeth and wash your face with. I keep hoping they'll expand the series to the shower!
Jamie, I really like the sleek tub in the small footprint. The only down side I see is that you are forced to use a curtain to contain the water.
ReplyDeleteI loved the Virage series by Brizo - fashionista faucetry. They're very stylish and sleek. ^_^
ReplyDeleteAlthough you should make sure your bathroom has a personal touch, it shouldn’t be TOO personal. The colors and feel should appeal to a buyer, so that THEY can imagine themselves in the bathroom. Neutral shades that are light work wonders for smaller bathrooms, especially the color of bathroom cabinets, bathroom furniture and bathroom vanities! For example, a traditional bathroom vanity will work better than a glass or a stone vessel. A buyer may have a child in their family, and, may not want a glass vessel.
ReplyDeleteGreat thoughts you got there, believe I may possibly try just some of it throughout my daily life.
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