New Smaller Free-Standing Tubs

This weekend Wetsyle, a Montreal-based manufacturer of premium bath furnishings, is introducing their new W2 brand at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF).

“W2 is a new brand of products that is simplified in design, shape and fabrication. It is available at a more modest price point to reach a broader audience of people passionate about beautiful design.” – Mark Wolinsky, Wetstyle president

The W2 brand will include 3 free-standing tubs, 2 of which are designed to fit within the footprint of a traditional soaking tub alcove 60″ long x 30″ deep. This is such great news for remodelers who struggle to find stylish tubs under 60″ in length. Another great feature I like about the tubs is the hidden overflow drain.

The new tubs are made by hand with WETMAR BIO, a proprietary stone composite material that is slip resistant with natural insulating properties.

The W2 Wave Tub is inspired by a gently rolling ocean wave. The elegant lines of this tub will work in both Transitional and Contemporary Bathrooms.

The W2 Straight Tub features tapered lines and rounded corners for a more modern profile.

The W2 Cloud Tub, the largest of the three, has a delicately rolled rim and beautiful lines that give it a timeless transitional look. Incorporating the optional base transforms this tub into a traditional statement piece.

March 8, 2015

Boat Shaped Bathtub

Do you love the look of a free-standing tub but feel like they are all too similar in shape? If so, then this sleek tub from Zone of Absolute Design (ZAD) is for you.

Designed by Rossella Sblendorio for ZAD, the Funamori tub draws its inspiration from the small wooden sushi boats used in Japanese restaurants. The name, Funamori, by definition means a boat wrap, or a style of sushi shaped like a boat to contain items that would fall off of regular nigiri-sushi. Also known as Gunkan maki, kakomi sushi.

The Funamori tub is made from Adamantx, an innovative solid surface composite resin developed and produced in Italy. It is offered in three colors and in either matte or gloss finish.

After a grueling week of work wouldn’t it be wonderful to come home and drift off to zen-like relaxation in your Funamori tub?

January 17, 2014June 15, 2018

The Clarke Architectural Line

Clarke Products, a leading private label manufacturer to popular household brands like Whirlpool®, Ferguson®, Rapsel® and American Standard®, is introducing a new line of solid cast acrylic baths that will be targeted direct to consumers and specifiers under the Clarke Architectural brand.

The Clarke line of solid cast acrylic bath products will include sculptural free-standing tubs, shower pans and lavatories. Their new solid cast acrylic bath line is high-end. Expect pricing to be in the range of $6,500 and up.

Clarke will pull from the talent of world-class designers and architects to design their new collections. The Crystalline collection is designed by Hariri & Hariri, a New York based multi-disciplinary design firm. The solid cast acrylic baths have natural stone-like finish and are available in white matte or polished finish.

“There is a need in this industry for unique design and we want the Clarke Architectural brand to reflect design innovation.” ~Don Clarke, President

The Clarke Architectural line will be on display at the Kitchen&Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas February 4-6 in Booth N173 in the Las Vegas Convention Center.