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Water Street Brass Introduces Vestige, a Highly Customizable Hardware Collection.
Water Street Brass Introduces Vestige, a Highly Customizable Hardware Collection.

Water Street Brass has introduced Vestige, a new hardware collection that combines clean geometric forms with an innovative approach to customization, offering designers and homeowners unprecedented flexibility for custom cabinetry projects. Inspired by the artwork of Ellsworth Kelly and the bold... Continue Reading

Date posted07/3/2026


California Faucets Debuts StyleTherm Vista™ for a Refined, Modern Approach to Custom Shower Design.
California Faucets Debuts StyleTherm Vista™ for a Refined, Modern Approach to Custom Shower Design.

California Faucets expands its popular StyleTherm™ thermostatic platform with StyleTherm Vista™, a complete new shower program that combines precise temperature control, streamlined installation, and exceptional design flexibility within a sleek, minimal aesthetic. Designed for highly... Continue Reading

Date posted07/3/2026


BARIL Announces the Appointment of Chris Chmura as National Sales Manager, U.S.
BARIL Announces the Appointment of Chris Chmura as National Sales Manager, U.S.

BARIL is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Chris Chmura as National Sales Manager, U.S. As part of BARIL’s continued growth strategy in the American market, Chris will play a key role in supporting the company’s expansion efforts across the United States. Reporting to... Continue Reading

Date posted07/3/2026


Amba Products Elevates Harris Wattles to Vice President to Drive Continued Growth.
Amba Products Elevates Harris Wattles to Vice President to Drive Continued Growth.

Amba Products announces the appointment of Harris Wattles to Vice President. After nearly 18 years with the company, Wattles has spent his career in sales, operations, and leadership roles—preparing him for this next step. Wattles will accelerate growth across commercial and consumer... Continue Reading

Date posted07/3/2026


LAUFEN Expands The New Classic Collection with Three Distinctive Relief Patterns.
LAUFEN Expands The New Classic Collection with Three Distinctive Relief Patterns.

LAUFEN continues to redefine contemporary bathroom design with The New Classic, an award-winning collection created in collaboration with renowned Dutch designer Marcel Wanders. Blending timeless elegance with cutting-edge ceramic innovation, the collection offers architects, designers, and... Continue Reading

Date posted07/3/2026


Samuel Heath Launches New Cabinet Hardware Brochure to Support Cohesive Interior Design.
Samuel Heath Launches New Cabinet Hardware Brochure to Support Cohesive Interior Design.

Samuel Heath is highlighting its Cabinet Hardware collection with the launch of a new brochure designed to help architects, designers, and specifiers create cohesive, design-led interiors. As luxury residential projects increasingly blend bathrooms, dressing areas, and bespoke joinery into a... Continue Reading

Date posted07/3/2026


The Greatest Sentence Ever Written.
The Greatest Sentence Ever Written.

This July 4th, Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Like so much else these days, the anniversary has become politicized, which only distracts from the brilliance of the document itself and the noble experiment it launched, one that has now endured for two... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Cohn
Date posted07/3/2026


Kingston Introduces New LED Bathroom Mirrors, Medicine Cabinets, and Storage Collections.
Kingston Introduces New LED Bathroom Mirrors, Medicine Cabinets, and Storage Collections.

Kingston has announced the expansion of its bathroom furnishings portfolio with the launch of three new collections: LED Bathroom Mirrors, Astra LED Medicine Cabinets, and Storage Cabinets & Lockers. Designed to meet growing homeowner demand for bathrooms that are both highly functional and... Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2026


Decorative Sales Associates Welcomes Michael Williamson as Sales Associate.
Decorative Sales Associates Welcomes Michael Williamson as Sales Associate.

Decorative Sales Associates (DSA) is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Williamson as Sales Associate. Williamson joins the team to support customer accounts while longtime representative Ron Hoekstra takes a temporary medical leave of absence. The company extends its best wishes to... Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2026


Next Generation Marketing Welcomes Danielle "Dani" Plaso to the Team.
Next Generation Marketing Welcomes Danielle "Dani" Plaso to the Team.

Next Generation Marketing (NGM) has announced the addition of Danielle “Dani” Plaso to its team as part of the agency's continued growth and expansion throughout Texas. In her new role, Plaso will be responsible for specifier engagement and dealer outreach across the Austin and San... Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2026


Pontem Home Releases 2026 New Products Catalog.
Pontem Home Releases 2026 New Products Catalog.

Pontem Home has released its 2026 New Products Catalog, showcasing a curated collection of contemporary European furnishings, tile, and accessories from a range of leading design brands. The catalog highlights the latest product introductions, innovative designs, and timeless craftsmanship... Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2026


Hastings Bath Collection Returns with Volume 2 of Its Acclaimed LookBook Celebrating 140 Years.
Hastings Bath Collection Returns with Volume 2 of Its Acclaimed LookBook Celebrating 140 Years.

Hastings Bath Collection is proud to announce the release of Volume 2 of its celebrated LookBook, available in both print and digital editions. Building on the success of the original, Volume 2 raises the bar, offering a richer, deeper dive into the world of contemporary Italian design and the... Continue Reading

Date posted06/19/2026