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January 2026

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JANUARY 2026 RETAILOBSERVER.COM 19 bring all the aspects of wellness home. Every year there's a new angle to wellness, and 2025 didn't disappoint." THE 2025 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR WINNERS BATHROOM FAUCET AND FITTING Dornbracht – Atelier Celebrated for precision engineering and sculptural form PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: BATHROOM FIXTURE Native Trails – Arcata Recognized for artisan craftsmanship and sustainable materials PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: KITCHEN FIXTURE Brizo – The Frank Lloyd Wright ® Kitchen Collection by Brizo ® Selected for design-forward innovation and performance PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: FURNITURE Hastings Bath Collection – Etoile Awarded for its modular luxury vanities and bold European style PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: ACCESSORY Vibe and Harmony Grab Bars – LiveValet Engineered for design-forward and ADA compliant environments PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY Thermasol – Solaris Sauna For its digital wellness integrations and intuitive interfaces PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: CABINET HARDWARE Water Street Brass – Cremone Praised for elegant detailing and heritage finishes PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: DOOR HARDWARE Baldwin – Reserve Honored for continued leadership in classic American hardware design PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING Thermasol – VUE Outdoor Sauna Acknowledged for its advanced steam and smart shower technologies Rebekah Covay, executive director for DPHA, said, "These awards celebrate brands that aren't just pushing boundaries, they're redefining them, all while giving the design community something real." Rebekah added, "This year's winners prove the industry is shaking things up with hyper-personalization, a wellness-first mindset, and a serious obsession with artisanal craft." To help ensure that the judging remains unbiased, DPHA outsources the evaluation process to an independent panel of Dornbracht – Atelier BATHROOM FAUCET AND FITTING

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