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The Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection. M A R C H 2 0 2 4 | 35 Plumbing Products P H OTO G R A P H Y CO U RT E S Y M A A X CO R P.; B R A D L E Y CO M PA N Y Plumbing products deliver a wave of dynamic trends and sleek designs by ROBIN BRUNET N otwithstanding their utilitar- ian importance, plumbing fixtures are a simple way for designers to make an entire kitchen or bathroom on-trend; and therefore, they are fodder for experts predicting aesthetic preferences. For example, the National Kitchen & Bath Association recently released its 2024 Bath Trends Report, and it cites everything from smart toilets and black faucets to doorless showers as items that will be popular moving forward. As for the kitchen, stainless steel finishes con- tinue to rise in popularity alongside traditional white and grey tones, and smart and touchless faucets will become increasingly prevalent in 2024, and beyond. BATHROOMS Kris Alderson, senior marketing manager for Bradley Company (a global manufacturer of com- mercial restroom equipment) reports that her company has been focusing on developing products that elevate commercial washroom designs in terms of functionality, aesthetics, and uniformity. "We've been expanding our portfolio of washroom products to help designers create complete and cohesive looks with carefully curated and matching product styles and finishes," she says. "Comprehensive collections of washroom accessories with a uniform look give designers more options and flexibility to meet proj- ect specifications and building requirements, while expressing their own individual visions." Bradley's newest product line – the Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection – helps design- ers achieve a cohesive, modern, and complete look, while adding functionality to both the toilet stall and handwashing areas. The products in this collection incorporate a common aesthetic with a euro style pill-shape design (smooth curves and soft edges). Elvari accessories include grab bars, paper dis- pensers, waste receptacles, shelves, soap dispensers, and LED mirrors. "Elvari is currently available in satin finish stainless steel, but we're adding five additional finishes in 2024, including brushed bronze, brushed stainless, brushed black, brushed nickel, and brushed brass," Alderson says. Bradley's touch-free Verge soap dispensers and faucets also impart a unified design element to washrooms. "These matching hand washing pairs are available in four styles and six finishes that will match Elvari's finishes, available this year," Alderson says. The faucets feature advanced sensing touchless technology, with optimized sensing elimi- nating false activations while enhancing accuracy and power consumption. In keeping with Bradley's commitment to crafts- manship, the Verge soap dispensers and faucets also contain hidden sensors to deter tampering, lon- ger spouts to increase hand washing space, and cast brass spout construction. Sarah Bernard, senior product manager – adjacent categories at Maax Bath, says, "We launch new prod- ucts throughout the year, but now more than ever, considering the impact inflation and interest rates are having, we try to develop affordable offerings." Two new tubs from Maax have been launched this year to date: Valentina is an acrylic freestand- ing centre drain bathtub, in matte white with matte white skirt. The Calinda is also a freestanding tub with similar specifications. "The acrylic mimics solid surface materials and is repairable, lightweight – it can be moved to different locations with rela- tive ease – and more affordable than the luxury tubs both lines are inspired by," Bernard says. Also new from Maax are several Manhattan products: Manhattan Wall Covering tiles "are a smaller version of our shower walls with tile pat- terns and therefore sold in easier to handle boxes," says Bernard. "They are installed easily, thanks to a tongue and groove system like flooring, and can be installed over existing old tiles in addition to gyp- sum using regular silicone as the adhesive." The Manhattan Wall Covering is also a light, com- pact, tongue and groove system and non-adhesive. It can be repositioned and wiggled in place. The stain- less steel Manhattan Long Shelf embodies the fusion of minimalism and functionality and can be installed on any wall surface. Although it was designed for showers, it is very convenient next to a minimalist freestanding tub to keep bathing necessities within reach. "We're also launching new shower doors later this year," Bernard says. "This is in addition to our Capella door with a unique patented hinge with three inches of adjustment to fit in all kinds of situa- tions. Its GlassShield technology provides a superior level of security; but for contrast and for those pre- ferring a minimalist solution, our Capella shower screen imparts a light and airy appeal to bathrooms." Go With The Flow Calinda Acrylic Freestanding Bathtub.