Innovation + Style at the Architectural Design Show
The curtain rises on the latest products for the home at the Architectural Digest Design Show
The AD Design Show introduced quite a few beautiful products — from ranges to textiles to natural jute and cement bathtubs. Here are a few that caught our eye.
Fisher & Paykel’s 36-inch Dual Fuel Range (above) lets you cook several dishes at the same time with its spacious gas cooktop and generously sized, self-cleaning convection oven. Instant heat and precise control add modern functionality to the classic brushed stainless steel with black glass finish. $5,949. Also available in black, white or red for $6,949. Community Appliance in Middletown, New Jersey or FisherPaykel.com.
The grandeur of the Andes’ mountains is matched only by the survival skills of the people who strive there. The Andes Armchair from Brabbu is a midcentury modern design that pays tribute to this strength. With matte aged-brass legs and covered in rich cotton velvet upholstery, this accent chair adds a strong yet graceful touch to any home decor. $3,570. Brabbu.com.
Kathryn Faull of Maresca Textiles blends handmade marks with digital and screen printing techniques to create modern fabrics and wallpaper with character that transitions from modern to traditional spaces. Examples (from left) include Kantha, inspired by stitches made in Indian Kantha quilts; Shipibo, inspired by the embroidery of the Amazonian Shipibo tribe; Hash, based on architectural blueprints and the symbols used to render details within them; and Calico Dot, a versatile all-over pattern. Colors can be customized. To the trade. MarescaTextiles.com.
The Bellia bathroom collection by Rohl, part of the House of Rohl family, combines sensual lines with contemporary flair. Named for a small town in the Veneto region of Italy, the Bellia collection includes sink and tub faucets, tub fillers, hand showers, towel bars, robe/towel hooks and more. The sink faucet shown is $989 in polished chrome, $1,087 in polished nickel, $1,285 in satin nickel and $1,587 in rose gold. Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery locations throughout New Jersey or RohlHome.com.
The Signature Kitchen Suite French Door Refrigerator features precise temperatures, purposeful design and a five-mode convertible middle drawer. Available panel-ready or in stainless steel. $9,799. Reno’s Appliance in Paterson, Mrs. G TV & Appliances in Lawrence Township, New Jersey or SignatureKitchenSuite.com.
Relax in Native Trail’s Avalon 72, a freestanding bathtub made of natural jute fiber and cement. Artisans hand-form, polish, finish and seal each tub using contemporary craft techniques. Crack-, stain- and scratch-resistant, the tub measures 72 by 36 inches and has thick walls to ensure a hot, deep, relaxing soak. Available in ash, pearl, slate and earth (shown). $9,190. Frank Webb Home in Piscataway, Pleasantville and Madison, New Jersey or NativeTrailsHome.