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Meet the Hydro Systems Freestanding Tubs that Won 2025.
Meet the Hydro Systems Freestanding Tubs that Won 2025.

Which Hydro Systems freestanding tubs did designers and homeowners favor most in 2025? Hydro Systems recently revealed the designs that resonated most with their customers last year. The strongest performers integrated seamlessly across a wide range of interiors while delivering a deeply... Continue Reading

Date posted01/30/2026


Renaissance Design Studio Appoints Michael Risser as Vice President of Sales.
Renaissance Design Studio Appoints Michael Risser as Vice President of Sales.

Renaissance Design Studio is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Risser as Vice President of Sales. With more than two decades of distinguished experience in the decorative plumbing and hardware industry, Michael brings exceptional expertise and a deep passion for craftsmanship to the... Continue Reading

Date posted01/30/2026


California Faucets Goes Green with a Fresh New Porcelain Handle Color.
California Faucets Goes Green with a Fresh New Porcelain Handle Color.

California Faucets expands its expressive porcelain handle collection with the introduction of Green Porcelain for the Del Mar™ and Cayucos® series. Evolving into a go-to color trend in the home, green brings fresh style—and a little luck of the Irish—into the bath. With an... Continue Reading

Date posted01/30/2026


Buster + Punch Showcased Curated Lighting Concept at Lightovation 2026.
Buster + Punch Showcased Curated Lighting Concept at Lightovation 2026.

At Lightovation 2026, the premier lighting trade event in Dallas, Buster + Punch presented a fully curated lighting-driven design concept that demonstrated how lighting shapes mood, atmosphere, and materiality in interiors. The London-based design brand, known for transforming everyday... Continue Reading

Date posted01/30/2026


BainUltra Welcomes Next Generation Marketing.
BainUltra Welcomes Next Generation Marketing.

Cynthia Carter BainUltra™ is pleased to announce that Cynthia Carter and Kevin Carter with Next Generation Marketing will be joining the sales team as representatives for covering Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. The Carters, brother and sister partners from Houston and... Continue Reading

Date posted01/23/2026


Atlas Homewares Debuts the Lanehurst Collection at KBIS 2026.
Atlas Homewares Debuts the Lanehurst Collection at KBIS 2026.

Atlas Homewares, the vibrant decorative hardware company, is proud to reveal its latest collection at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2026 in Orlando, Florida. Taking place February 17–19, 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center, the show will feature the Lanehurst Collection,... Continue Reading

Date posted01/23/2026


Top Knobs Defines the Next Era of Decorative Hardware with Design-Forward Innovations at KBIS 2026.
Top Knobs Defines the Next Era of Decorative Hardware with Design-Forward Innovations at KBIS 2026.

Top Knobs returns to the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) with a curated exhibition of new and beloved collections that merge forward-thinking aesthetics with enduring craftsmanship. Through an immersive, all-encompassing display, Top Knobs celebrates the art of customization, where finishes,... Continue Reading

Date posted01/23/2026


Introducing the Kingsmere Collection from Croft.
Introducing the Kingsmere Collection from Croft.

When craftsmanship meets timeless design, the result is something exceptional. The Kingsmere Collection by Croft stands as a testament to this ethos. Designed for spaces where refined elegance and thoughtful detail matter most, Kingsmere introduces a fresh yet classic language to architectural... Continue Reading

Date posted01/23/2026


Why Showrooms Still Win in an Amazon World: A Conversation with Debbie Miller.
Why Showrooms Still Win in an Amazon World: A Conversation with Debbie Miller.

In a new interview, Debbie Miller sits down with Paul Gardner to tackle a question many in our industry are asking: How do decorative plumbing and hardware showrooms continue to win in an Amazon-driven world? Debbie’s answer is refreshingly direct. The real differentiator isn’t the... Continue Reading

Date posted01/16/2026


Studio Belmont Walnut Creek Honored with Best Of Award.
Studio Belmont Walnut Creek Honored with Best Of Award.

Studio Belmont Walnut Creek has been recognized with a Best Of Award from the Chamber of Commerce in Walnut Creek, celebrating excellence in showroom experience, customer service, and support of the local design and building community. The Walnut Creek team is known for its thoughtful product... Continue Reading

Date posted01/16/2026


Roc-Base by Granit Plus Celebrates a Year of Strategic Growth and Expanding Partnerships.
Roc-Base by Granit Plus Celebrates a Year of Strategic Growth and Expanding Partnerships.

Roc-Base by Granit Plus is celebrating a strong and successful year marked by continued growth, expanded market reach, and increasing demand across North America. Momentum throughout 2025 reflected the brand’s ongoing investment in product development and its ability to deliver solutions... Continue Reading

Date posted01/16/2026


Vespero Fixed Shower Panels by Fleurco To Be Displayed at KBIS.
Vespero Fixed Shower Panels by Fleurco To Be Displayed at KBIS.

The Vespero Fixed Shower Panels and Fixed Tub Panels by Fleurco introduce a bold, architectural approach to wet room design while preserving the open, airy aesthetic often associated with modern European spaces. Defined by clean lines and a sleek, confident form, the Vespero collection brings... Continue Reading

Date posted01/16/2026