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Delta Faucet's Compel. Faucets p.34-37 faucets.indd 37 Technology is also bringing musical entertainment into the bathroom, says Matt Robinson, business development manager at Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre, which carries products from Kohler, Grohe, Dornbracht and Aquabrass. "We're seeing a trend towards technology and sound in the bathroom," says Robinson. "Digital thermostatic valves, touch faucets and, most notably, sound for entertainment. The Kohler DTV is a great example, allowing homeowners to connect to their music database and listen while they shower. Though the original DTV has been out for a while, the irm recently introduced the DTV Prompt, which offers the average homeowner a high-tech product at an affordable price." Robinson highlights Kohler's unique Ampli ier and StereoStik products, recently launched to boost sound options in the bathroom. The Ampli ier uses Bluetooth technology to add audio output to an existing bathroom space or redesign. The Ampli ier can be used in almost any application – inside and outside the home; in a garage or on a patio. StereoStik brings audio to the bathroom in one sleek unit. The device seamlessly clamps to the side of Kohler CL series medicine cabinets, and features an AM/FM tuner, plus auxiliary input for MP3 players. StereoStik is also made from a blend of aluminum and polymer, ensuring rust-free performance. Functional, fashionable and affordable describes Taymor's "Suite-ing" approach to developing products. "We offer a full package solution when it comes to home renovation and décor," says Pat Wilkinson, VP of marketing and product development. "'Suite-ing' covers an entire home in matching styles and inishes: from faucets and towel rods, to shower heads and door locks." Taymor recently released two new bathroom faucets: Astral and Zurich. Both boast modern, oversized showerheads and are inished in polished chrome. "Astral and Zurich both include the Roman tub faucet with side sprayer, providing greater design choices," says Wilkinson. "Both also offer comprehensive bath hardware lines." ■ Luminosa LIGHT DESIGNS INC. 1840 Fir Street Vancouver BC 604.734.0829 www.luminosalight.com ▲ market, but the faceting of the Allure Brilliant makes a powerful architectural and artistic statement, while the Aqua Window is eye-catching," says Bosco. Grohe's Tempesta shower line offers three designs – cosmopolitan, contemporary and authentic – including features such as DreamSpray and SpeedClean, plus a new spray pattern, Rain O2, which injects air into the water for a fuller spray. Two new Retro-Fit shower systems, meanwhile, will offer consumers the lexibility to replace an existing showerhead and add a hand shower "without tearing out any walls," says Bosco, who hopes the latter products will be as popular as Grohe's K7 faucet. Moen has introduced the revolutionary MotionSense™ technology in 2012, offering hands-free convenience at the kitchen sink. Hand-washing or illing up a cup are as easy as waving your hand over one of two sensors – on the top and base of the faucet. "MotionSense technology will make consumers' lives easier in the kitchen," says Garry Scott, VP, wholesale marketing and brand development at Moen. "Catering to an ongoing trend, MotionSense senses the task you're trying to accomplish and turns the water on and off accordingly. MotionSense also addresses a growing consumer desire to reduce kitchen water consumption. The faucet automatically supplies water only when an object or hands are within the sensing zone." A simple hand movement activates the water low, while its versatile, hands-free control makes it easy to perform routine tasks fast and ef iciently. Fans of modern and traditional bathroom styling will enjoy the new Voss™ collection of faucets, accessories and showering products. All this transitional line's faucets are certi ied to meet WaterSense criteria; eco-friendly, without sacri icing performance. Moen are also launching Twist™, a handheld shower offering a new way to switch between four unique spray patterns with the lick of a thumb. The showerhead simply swivels around the handle with the push of a Soft Grip thumb pad to change spray. December 2012 issue ANNUAL INDUSTRY FEATURE: Concrete Book your ad space now: Dan Chapman 604.473.0316 Alexander Sugden 604.473.0358 OCTOBER 2012 /37 9/11/12 11:44 AM