Retail Observer

FEBRUARY 2016 RETAILOBSERVER.COM 49 E S S A R Y A N D P R A C T I C A L F U N C T I O N S , B U T T H E R E ' S N O R E A S O N W H Y S P A C E S T O R E N E W A N D I N S P I R E ! efficient and offers a gorgeous English Edwardian style. It's crafted from solid brass and available in a variety of styles, sizes, foot styles and finishes. www.sterlingham.co.uk CLEAN LINES: Unsightly shower drains are a trend bummer. Happily, the award- winning WallDrain from QuickDrain USA is nearly invisible with an ingenious design that is engineered to sit flush along the wall. WallDrain uses the company's patented Sure Flow System to ensure efficient drainage and easy installation. Available in custom sizes and lengths, the drain can be perfectly adjusted to fit the thickness of ceramic tile or stone, resulting in a completely seamless appearance. www.quickdrainusa.com BRINGING THE OUTSIDE IN: Designed by Antonio Pascale, the Ergo Collection from Galassia shows how modern life can be linked to nature. Ergo offers a full line of bath essentials including sinks, toilets, furniture, mirrors, and coordinating. Shown here is Ergo Structure made of solid Iroko - sometimes referred to as African Teak set with the pure, white Ergo 7102 washbasin. Crafted from Galassia's natural raw materials, using traditional craftsmanship the washbasin is a rimless ceramic top with an integrated sink. www.ceramicagalassia.com OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY FIXTURES: Plumbing fixtures are a great opportunity to show off some style in the bathroom. Take the Apogee Bath Faucet by Lenova, for example. With its distinctive lines and sculpture-like silhouette, it would look perfectly at home in any urban art gallery. Look for fixtures that have unusual shapes and pleasing profiles to add a punch of unexpected style. www.lenovasinks.com STYLISH BATH 4 5 6 7 [ T R E N D S ] 5 6 7 RO Linda Jennings is president of Jennings & Company - a public relations, advertising and marketing agency, specializing exclusively in the decorative plumbing and luxury hardware industry. Throughout a 20-year tenure, she has worked with the most significant editors and journalists in the consumer home market, identifying trends and providing newsworthy products. Jennings is a maber of the Editorial Advisory Committee of the DPHA (Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association).

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