Tag Archives: Fittings

The Importance of the Right Kitchen Faucet

November 22, 2016

R.W. Atlas kitchen faucets are beautifully proportioned and exquisitely detailed. Slideshow

Naturally, the faucet is the most used appliance in your kitchen. In thinking about this important purchase, keep in mind its dual personality; not only should it be compatible with the design of the kitchen, it also must be unequivocally functional.

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Ergonomics in the Bath

November 25, 2015

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I travel frequently and often have some complaint about the hotel bath. The complaint usually has something to do with function although there is often a detail or two I would like to change about the aesthetics as well.

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Introducing Our New L.A. Showroom

November 23, 2015

An elegant facade beautifully lit at night. Lots of windows for peeking at the displays.Slideshow

At last! Our long-awaited and much-delayed Los Angeles showroom opened on December 10th. I can proudly say it was worth the wait. We have introduced our Waterworks Kitchen brand to the L.A. market with displays of our Alta and Belden cabinetry styles for the bar, laundry, pool house and mud room, as well as kitchens in wood stains and great paint colors. Each installation includes subtle or bold backsplashes, fabulous stone counters, boldly scaled pot racks, practical work tables and tempting kitchen accessories.

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Rustic Baths

November 28, 2014

Another version of rustic is country house informal. The space is traditional, the floor limestone with cabochon and the tub is a reproduction of an early 20th century model. This is somewhere between charming country and rustic.Slideshow

There are many elements that give a bath a ‘rustic’ composition. The first one that comes to mind is the use of Unlacquered Brassfittings with the worn and alluring appeal of a finish that shows its age gracefully. The warmth of yellow brass that is tinged with hints of green or brown delivers a soft and friendly patina.

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