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Form Meets Function in These 6 Kitchen and Bath Products

Here are the most exciting releases from this year’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show.

By: Nigel Maynard

The latest kitchen and bath innovations are all about blending aesthetics with performance, reflecting a growing preference for textured and nature-inspired materials, expanded customization options, and advancements in durability and sustainability. These products, shown at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show as part of Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas, represent some of the best offerings from the show’s approximately 700 exhibitors.

Viatera

LX Hausys

Quartz continues to be the darling of the countertop surfacing business partly because it can take the appearance of natural stone. The five new introductions from Viatera by LX Hausys offer the look of marble with warm veining. Each is made in Georgia with up to 93 percent quartz, so they are stain-resistant and nonporous.

lxhausys.com

Disco-Rectangle Linear Drain 

Infinity Drain 

Once limited to commercial applications, linear drains are now used in sophisticated residential projects. The Disco-Rectangle Tile Insert Linear Drain’s soft, rounded corners draw inspiration from midcentury modern design. Offered in ten designer finishes, the product is available in three installation options: fixed length, fixed flange, and flange with Schluter-KERDI.

infinitydrain.com

Arsham Landshapes Collection

Kohler

The Arsham Landshapes Collection marks the second collaboration between Kohler and contemporary artist and sculptor Daniel Arsham. This full suite of bath products features Arsham’s signature expressive shapes with curving lines and nature-inspired details. The collection includes vanities, lighting, a vessel sink, a freestanding tub, mirrors, and faucet handles.

kohler.com

Altado Bath Collection

Delta Faucet

Exclusive to trade professionals, the Altado Bath Collection brings the contemporary vibe with slim handles and a delicate profile. Each faucet features Delta’s Diamond Seal Technology valves, designed for long-lasting, leak-free performance. Available in four finishes, the line comes in a range of options, including lavatory faucets, tub trim, shower diverters, and matching accessories.

deltafaucet.com

Ignea

Neolith 

Part of the Fusion Collection, Ignea evokes the sophistication of volcanic landscapes and textures. Drawing inspiration from the depths of the earth and its magmatic cycles, the dark-hued surfacing has a River Washed texture for a more realistic look. It is made with up to 98 percent recycled materials.

neolith.com

Materia

Abkstone 

Materia is ABKSTONE’s new brand specializing in large-format porcelain slabs with marble-effect surfaces. Designed for both interior and exterior applications, the surfacing replicates natural stone, but it can also take the appearance of concrete and different metals. Slabs measure approximately 1,635 by 3,230 centimeters and come in three thicknesses: 6, 12, and 20 millimeters.

materiaslab.com

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