Our judges gave the Gridscape shower enclosure from Coastal Shower Doors top honors, noting the striking black anodized framework and divided light design. They loved the industrial feel and were eager to consider this new product for future projects. Praising the versatile style, the designers saw applications for modern, farmhouse or transitional homes. Price upon request, available through Design Glass & Mirrors, Stamford.
The Sailor lounge chair by Tidelli Outdoor Living took top prize in the readers’ choice category. Resembling a fishing net, the woven pattern is hand wrapped over a powder-coated aluminum frame. Brazilian designer Luciano Mandelli created the ergonomic chair, which can be finished in a choice of 53 nautical rope colors. $1,830, Los Angeles, CA.
Dramatic in scale, the organic feel of the Parisian Ribbon sconce, designed by Connecticut’s own Linherr Hollingsworth, is achieved with hand-forged coils. A cylindrical bronze shade filters the soft LED bulb radiating light from the top and bottom of the fixture. Price upon request.
Based on the Bauhaus principles of combining purpose with artistic design, the Litze Bath collection by Brizo includes faucets, fixtures and showerheads in gold, nickel and chrome finishes. Starting at $450, Klaffs.
American Standard presents a self-cleaning toilet with its exclusive VorMax technology. A touch of a button on the lid activates the ActiClean system that releases cleaning fluid, then soaks and rinses the bowl. A deep clean is achieved with a 10-minute cycle or opt for a one-minute quick clean. $350, through Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery.
Constructed of recycled plastic, the Modern Park bench from the Original Lawn Furniture Company provides greenery all year long. A whimsical addition to a garden or balcony, the bench is a welcome spot to rest, and best of all—no maintenance is needed. $4,852, through Mecox Gardens, NYC.
The boudoir-sized Rita chair by A. Rudin is small in stature but big on style. Designed by Ralph Rudin for his wife, the contemporary vanity chair can be custom sized with additional upholstery choices. Price upon request, through A. Rudin, (T) D&D.
Inspired by the artful imprints of paint cans on a studio floor, Connecticut-based designer Linherr Hollingsworth juxtaposed a seemingly random design on luxurious linens and velvet. The abstract pattern of Retouche from her Bohème collection is layered with burnished gold metallic splatters. Price upon request, through Kravet.
Each live-edge wood table from Griffin Lee Artisans is uniquely handcrafted, so no two are alike. Fashioned from American black walnut, the tabletop is inset with hand-cut starphire glass with copper accents used to fill in the natural knots and inclusions of the wood. $10,800, through Schwartz Design Showroom, Stamford.
Engineered to detect water leaks, the Delta leak detector was developed in collaboration with iDevices. Placed near a water source, the device monitors dripping or pooling to alert homeowners to potential flooding. A message is sent to a designated smartphone to preempt water damage and costly repairs. $80.