London Basin Company: Hand-carved by master craftsmen, the new Sadie basin from the London Basin Company is beautifully textured with a tribal vibe and accented with two bold black bands. Basin, $1,106; Felix vanity with Carrara top, $1,264; Theo tap in black, $730.
Ess/Hansgrohe: ESS, a division of Hansgrohe, offers a Container series of bathroom niches in a variety of sizes and colors, including creme, stainless, black and anthracite, to fit your storage needs. The boxes are aesthetically appealing and easy to install. Prices range from $591–$903.
Rohl: Rohl’s Apothecary collection is inspired by the angular shapes of antique elixir bottles. The assemblage includes faucets, tub fillers, shower fixtures and accessories displaying beveled edges and chamfered corners. As shown, $1,123, available through Waterware Showrooms.
Ann Sacks: From the Ann Sacks Curated Bath Collection, the fluted, freestanding Claudette bathtub is fashioned from Catia black marble and fitted with a Kallista One bath filler in unlacquered brass. The parquet floor tile is Catia by Kelly Wearstler, and the wall tile is Glacé. Tub, as shown, $37,338, available through Kohler Signature Store.
Modern Matter: The biomorphic design of the Kravet Ferguson stacked knob by Modern Matter is created with a lost-wax casting method, shown here in polished brass. $49, available through Kurrent.
Delta: A new wheel handle option lends an industrial aesthetic to Delta’s Trinsic shower fittings. The brand’s H2Okinetic shower technology sculpts the water into a unique wave pattern that provides three times more coverage than a standard shower head, for more intensity and warmth. $362, available through, F.W. Webb.
Stone Forest: Sculptural and show stopping, the freestanding Papillon bathtub is formed from solid blocks of sandstone and refined with a hammer and chisel. $28,750, available through Best Plumbing, Tile & Stone.
The Sterlingham Co.: Made in Britain by the Sterlingham Company, this Frameless Mirror achieves an urban-inspired vibe in 6mm-thick mirrored glass, an electroplated finish and knurled detailing. The mirror is offered in round, oval and rectangular shapes and can be ordered in a choice of 16 finishes. $2,140, available through, Torrco.
Fantini: Sailing, a Yabu Pushelberg and Fantini collaboration, transports you to a day on the water with its understated design and ode to nautical forms. The taps are offered in a variety of finishes, including matte gun metal, matte copper, pure brass, raw metal, matte British gold and nickel. Pricing upon request, available through Waterware Showrooms.
Brizo: The Allaria bath collection from Brizo is a fully customizable suite with a minimalist silhouette. Choose from a square or arc spout, select a handle style—knob, lever or twist—and a finish. Faucet, $679, handles, $260, available through Torrco.
Native Trails: Handcrafted, the Topanga floating vanity by Native Trails is made from FSC-certified solid walnut wood and sealed with a low-VOC water-resistant finish. The midcentury-influenced design is available in 30-, 36- and 48-inch sizes, paired here with a NativeStone trough sink. Vanity, $2,590, trough sink, $1,588, available through Bender.
Moen: The all-in-one Electronic Cleansing Toilet (eToilet) from Moen provides the hygienic benefits of a bidet plus of the functionality of a toilet. $1,249.
Toto: Designed to replicate the body’s posture at zero gravity, Toto’s Flotation tub releases stress on the joints, providing the ultimate weightless experience. Massage jets add to the therapeutic appeal. $28,324, available through F.W. Webb.
Room&Board/Cambria: Collaborating to produce handsome bathroom vanities, Room&Board crafts the Kenwood vanity and Cambria supplies the quartz top and sink. The modern design is made from solid wood in walnut or ash and a choice of stains, sizes and quartz tops. Vanity, $3,699.
Waterworks: Design and development firm ASH NYC originally designed the Highgate edition of classic fittings for a hotel project, but the pieces are now available to order from Waterworks for residential use. Porcelain handles with brass components are offered in four exuberant and playful shades. A thermostatic control valve trim is shown here in nickel and jade green. $1,210.
Duravit: Philippe Starck’s White Tulip collection for Duravit was inspired by the organic shape of a tulip in bloom. The freestanding metal console is equipped with a shelf that can be customized in a choice of five high-gloss or satin-matte lacquer finishes or solid oak or walnut. Optional circular chrome handles can be added to each side of the console. $3,500, available through Frank Webb Home.
Thompson Traders: Known for its handcrafted metalwork, Thompson Traders has added the bejeweled Altamira sink to its repertoire. Made-to-order in 18-gauge copper, the vessel is finished in an antique satin gold with a green lacquer exterior. $1,250, available through Modern Plumbing.
Kohler: Rounding out its extensive line of bathroom products, Kohler’s Purist sconce coordinates with many styles and is offered in six finishes. The glass cylinder shade surrounds a decorative lighting element for beautiful and functional illumination. $139, available through Kohler Signature Stores.
Baril: Montreal-based Baril, a family-owned manufacturer of residential faucets, has partnered with Canadian luxury fashion house Maison Marie Saint Pierre to create the Marie Collection of bathroom fixtures that are graphic works of modern art, like the black and white shower set shown here. Prices start at $1,195, available through Torrco.
Pfister: Mix and match handles and finishes to customize the newly introduced Verve faucet from Pfister. Available with a ribbon or square spout in polished chrome, nickel, gold or matte black. Choose a handle set in cross, t-handle or lever style for a truly unique faucet. Price upon request, available through Home Depot.
Acquabella: A modern alternative to a traditional pedestal sink, the Venet totem from Acquabella is perfect for smaller bathrooms or powder rooms. The cylindrical design is made from Dolotek, an antibacterial mineral composite. $1,600.
This article appears in the June 2022 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) with the headline: Character Builders. .