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Hydro Systems' Cold Plunge System Receives Prestigious GOOD DESIGN® Award.
Hydro Systems' Cold Plunge System Receives Prestigious GOOD DESIGN® Award.

Cold therapy is the new cool—and Hydro Systems is leading the charge. The company's innovative Cold Plunge system has recently been honored with a prestigious 2024 GOOD DESIGN® Award in the Bathroom and Accessories category. Founded in 1950 by design legends Eero Saarinen and Charles and... Continue Reading

Date posted02/28/2025


Design Refresh: New Door Configurations Available on Popular Furniture Guild Designs.
Design Refresh: New Door Configurations Available on Popular Furniture Guild Designs.

The Furniture Guild has taken timeless classics and given them a refresh with new door configurations now available on select vanity designs. Unique to the Hayden, Hannah, Edwin, and Josie vanities, these new configurations utilize a combination of doors and drawers to create optimal storage space... Continue Reading

Date posted02/28/2025


J. Long & Associates Grows Their Team.
J. Long & Associates Grows Their Team.

J. Long & Associates is expanding and growing their team! Tim Sandretti has joined J. Long & Associates as a territory manager responsible for Northern Texas, Northern Louisiana, and Oklahoma. Tim has over 20 years of experience and knowledge of the Kitchen & Bath industry with a... Continue Reading

Date posted02/21/2025


Hydro Systems Launches Outdoor Collection Featuring Hot and Cold Plunge Tubs.
Hydro Systems Launches Outdoor Collection Featuring Hot and Cold Plunge Tubs.

Hydro Systems Outdoor Collection Avila, featuring dual-temperature functionality Hydro Systems is bringing its renowned hydrotherapy solutions to the great outdoors. The manufacturer’s first Outdoor Collection includes four hot and cold tubs designed to deliver ultimate relaxation and... Continue Reading

Date posted02/21/2025


Wasserwerk Expands in North America, Offering Premium German Faucets for the Modern Kitchen.
Wasserwerk Expands in North America, Offering Premium German Faucets for the Modern Kitchen.

Wasserwerk underscores its strategic focus on the US and Canadian market with upcoming events and brand initiatives. Emphasizing craftsmanship and tradition, Wasserwerk reflects a rich manufacturing heritage that spans over 100 years. Wasserwerk will present its brand-new range stateside at the... Continue Reading

Date posted02/21/2025


Jeffrey Alexander Introduces Stunning New Collections for 2025.
Jeffrey Alexander Introduces Stunning New Collections for 2025.

Fontana Collection Jeffrey Alexander® by Hardware Resources announces the release of four new decorative hardware collections: Fontana, Griffin, Ivan, and Jules. Each collection adds depth and variety to the Jeffrey Alexander line, offering unique features that allow designers to craft... Continue Reading

Date posted02/21/2025


New Member Spotlight: Meet RK International and Hapny Home.
New Member Spotlight: Meet RK International and Hapny Home.

For 40 years, RK International has been a trusted name in the decorative cabinet hardware industry, offering a wide range of high-quality designs at competitive prices. Known for their commitment to exceptional customer service, RK International provides cabinet knobs, drawer pulls, ring pulls,... Continue Reading

Date posted02/21/2025


California Faucets Raises the Bar on Shower Safety and Convenience.
California Faucets Raises the Bar on Shower Safety and Convenience.

California Faucets proudly unveils its latest innovation: the Grab Bar with Adjustable Handshower. This two-in-one product combines the reliability of an ergonomic grab bar with the ease of an adjustable handshower slide bar. By merging these into one stylish element, the company eliminates the... Continue Reading

Date posted02/14/2025


Elegance Reimagined: New Fluted Faces from the Furniture Guild.
Elegance Reimagined: New Fluted Faces from the Furniture Guild.

New from the Furniture Guild is a sleek design element that elevates any space with textural elegance and refined sophistication. Fluted Faces transforms drawer faces to include detailed, vertical grooves, creating movement and texture that gives the vanity added depth and character while... Continue Reading

Date posted02/14/2025


Atlas Homewares Introduces the Zander Collection: Decorative Hardware with Playful Flair.
Atlas Homewares Introduces the Zander Collection: Decorative Hardware with Playful Flair.

Atlas Homewares is pleased to introduce the new Zander Collection. This collection showcases an arched, flared design along with a stepped backplate, adding a touch of excitement and zest to the space. With five stylish finishes, seven pull sizes and a matching knob, Zander offers versatile... Continue Reading

Date posted02/14/2025


Introducing the Elysian Series Single Bypass Shower Door from Bello.
Introducing the Elysian Series Single Bypass Shower Door from Bello.

The Elysian Series by Bello is inspired by the concept of Elysian, a place associated with tranquility and beauty. Each shower door reflects this inspiration through its graceful design, meticulous craftsmanship, and commitment to enhancing your bathing experience. Elysian shower doors are... Continue Reading

Date posted02/14/2025


JACLO Introduces Decorative Deca Trap: Proof That Decorative Specialties Can Be Beautiful.
JACLO Introduces Decorative Deca Trap: Proof That Decorative Specialties Can Be Beautiful.

JACLO Industries is pleased to introduce the very stylish Decorative Deca Trap, representing the Decorative Specialties™category, one of JACLO’s fastest-growing collections. The new product premiered at BDNY 2024. In plumbing, nothing is more overlooked, but more necessary, than... Continue Reading

Date posted02/7/2025