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| By Hanna Aronovich | |
| Saturday, 30 June 2007 | |
 The Frivole faucet was developed by House of Tetard, Haudiquez and Grisoni (THG) and designer Pierre-Yves Rochon. The Frivole faucet was developed by House of Tetard, Haudiquez and Grisoni (THG) and designer Piere-Yves Rochon. The handcrafted porcelain faucet was one of the pieces featured at the Las Vegas Market in May. The faucet “marries fine white Bernardaud porcelain, featuring either a gold or silver damask pattern, with handcrafted metal for a truly original offering that emanates luxurious sophistication,” the company explains. In addition to using Bernardaud porcelain, THG also works with world-renowned jewelry and crystal house, Lalique. THG says it pushes the design envelop by collaborating with interior designers. In addition to Rochon, THG has also developed collections with designer Jamie Drake. THG USA, based in Florida, is the American importer of luxury and high-end bath products from THG in France. THG is known for its luxury lines of bath products, fixtures and accessories, which can be found in unique hotels resorts and other elegant settings. For more information, visit www.thgusa.com Bright Ring  Exhibiting at the Las Vegas Market in May, Italian furniture manufacturer Billiani displayed chairs from its Ring collection. Unique for its versatile color range combination, Billiani says the Ring collection is the first chair with two independent wood shells, to create comfort by moving autonomously. The collection, which is available in oak, fashion composite woods or colored laminates, is also stackable, for easy storage. Billiani, founded in 1911, is distributed by New York-based retailer Eurotrend Furniture. Eurotrend carries world-renowned designers, and offers contemporary, European furniture to hospitality and contract markets. Visit www.eurotrendusa.com or www.billiani.it for more information. Be Brave, Not Beige  Ikea is challenging homeowners to decorate with color confidence and get out of neutral with its new line of vibrant textiles. The Sweden-based company attributes inexperience to homeowners’ reluctance to infuse color. Ikea’s collection of spring textiles offers fabrics, bedding, curtains, rugs, throws and other items for every room in the home. The collection ranges from big, bold patterns in strong vibrant colors, to softer, more traditional patterns. Visit www.ikea.com for more information. Limited Edition  To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Sonia America Inc. introduced this limited-edition bath console Atic Pop. The graphic piece is a stylish addition to any hip hotel or residence, the company says. Based on Sonia’s popular Atic series of bath furniture and storage solutions, the anniversary edition piece offers a twist on pop-art culture and contemporary design. Formed as a division of Ferrer Industries, S.A. in 1989, the company’s U.S. headquarters are based in Florida. For more information, visit www.sonia-sa.com. ‘Seamless Blend’  Headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, Julien Inc. introduced several award-winning pieces from its new bathroom suite line at the 2007 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas. Included in the new collection was the Asian-inspired Tansu Chest. The company says the chest “exudes a seamless blend of Asian style and modern stainless steel application as a functional chest of drawers.” Other winning items from the Julien Bathroom Suite by Troy Adams Design were the contemporary bath console, the stainless steel soaking tub and the BenchToilet. Julien’s artisan approach to design and designer Troy Adam’s innovative style resulted in a bathroom suite unlike any other, the company says. Elements include a natural, yet contemporary pieces, with handcrafted touches. The collection features wood accents in Ebony, Teak Sabbiata, Wenge Crown and Zebra wood; CaesarStone options in Tequila Sunrise, Coffee Bean, Lagos Blue and Mocha; and stainless steel in a brushed or pewter finish. For more information, visit www.julien.ca. |
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