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Kohler WaterTile Rain overhead panel and in-shower system. speakers hidden beneath the bath shell; strategically located, these speakers emanate sound that permeates the bather���s entire body. Chromatherapy lights with a sequence of eight colours accompany the acoustics for ultimate relaxation. Also new from Kohler is what can be described as the world���s most impressive porcelain throne: a $7,400 Numi toilet that resembles a futuristic pop-top waste bin with a self-opening and closing lid so users never have to touch the toilet seat. The Numi comes complete with a self-cleaning bidet with adjustable controls for temperature and water pressure, heating elements, an illuminated panel for nighttime use, a built-in speaker system that connects to a remote docking station, a deodorizing element that sucks air from the bowl through a charcoal filter and a touch screen remote that remembers users��� favourite operational settings. Kohler���s WaterTile system cited by the Pumps n Plumbing website consists of 22 nozzle panelstyle sprayheads that are fully adjustable and distribute a stimulating shower of water in a manner akin to a summer rain. As with the VibrAcoustic bath, integrated chromatherapy bathes the user in mood-enhancing coloured light sequences. Grohe has developed a product that enables an existing tub/shower to be renovated quickly and without the typical renovation price tag. This Retro-Fit Shower System enables users to enjoy both a high-performance Grohe DreamSpray shower head and the convenience of a heightadjustable Grohe hand shower. Installation is as easy as replacing an existing shower arm: no need to fiddle with any in-wall plumbing. And once installed, it���s easy to use: a quarter turn of the diverter lever (located at the bottom of the shower bar) switches water flow from shower head to hand shower. The Retro-Fit is available in 2.5 gpm and 2.0 gpm models to meet all water conservation codes. Attention to detail is a Grohe hallmark, and on that score the key innovative feature of its new Power and Soul line of hand showers is the spray control button located on the back of the hand unit (typically, spray control is a dial on the face of the hand shower). In addition to the four spray patterns, users can depress more than one button at a time to get multiple spray patterns (11 in total). Two new spray patterns include Bakoma (active massage) and Rain O2, which injects air into the water for a fuller water droplet. Grohe���s contribution to making a powerful Plumbing Products p14-19PlumbingProd.indd 19 bathroom design statement is Allure Brilliant, a new line of premium bath and shower fixtures and accessories. Inspired by the dramatic architecture of the World Financial Center in Shanghai, Allure Brilliant can best be described as cosmopolitan, while the smooth planes and precise angles give a crisp style to spa bathrooms. There is also an ���Aqua Window��� ��� a cut-out detail at the end of the spout ��� which gives users a unique view of the water as it flows from the rectangular aerator. For comfortable handling, the faucet lever is pitched at an angle of seven degrees. The Allure collection includes free-standing tub fillers as well as a deck-mounted Roman tub filler. For vessel-style basins three options exist: a two-hole and three-hole wall-mounted faucet and a tall deck mount faucet. For traditional style lavatory basins, there is a three-hole wideset and a single-hole tap. In the shower, Grohe has paired GrohFlex valve technology with Allure: five different options are available, from the simple single-function PBV control module to the custom thermostatic module. Masco, the company that manufactures and represents Delta Faucet, Brizo, Hansgrohe and Axor kitchen and bath products, constantly watches and forecasts design trends. ���We pride ourselves on the innovative technologies within our kitchen and bath fixtures, but anticipating design trends and incorporating those details into our products is also paramount,��� says Anita Griffin, Masco���s Canadian brand manager. For the warm, glowing tones and water savings that Masco has identified as one trend, Delta���s Cassidy Bath Collection reintroduces polished nickel as an elegant alternative to a chrome finish. Faucets are available in three handle options, including French curve, classic cross and a stately traditional lever. Both showerheads and lavatory faucets meet WaterSense requirements. Delta acknowledges another trend identified by Masco ��� that of crisp, urban styling with a lustrous finish ��� with its Compel bath collection, inspired by the clean design and minimal details of an urban highrise. This collection brings a sense of sophistication to the home via a complete line of faucets and accessories. Meanwhile, the Delta Trinsic bath collection blends the best of style and functionality with plumbing fixtures and coordinating accessories. Inspired by natural geometric shapes, Trinsic for the bath complements the existing Trinsic kitchen collection and is offered in a variety of finish options. ��� february 2013��� ��� /19 13-01-22 3:11 PM