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Daring edge minimalism
By Sylvia Shaw
 The faucet styles from Montreal-based AquaBrass wowed the spring interior design show in Vancouver. AquaBrass manufactures its quality products in Italy and Spain, as well as in Canada. Each item is verified by a very strict quality control, and the company is known for its prompt service. Shown here is part of the X-clusive collection, which includes radical two-handle faucets and retro-twisted shower kits.
Sleek, bold and sensual, the expressive designs released to bath decor outlets this spring are extending the European-inspired minimalism that has characterized the faucet evolution over the last few seasons. Moen has three new faucet designs in its Asceri collection, which include the Monticello shown here. The faucets are built with the flexibility to switch to another style without going under the sink.
according to lead designer Achim Pohl.
Pohl’s comment is telling: some of the new designer faucets are so cutting-edge they may appear dated tomorrow. It takes courage to choose a tap that may cost more than your Prada bag, and could slip out of style next spring.
That it is why it is important to go with well-known, respected manufacturers where even the dramatic designs are backed with durability – and the assurance the style will remain in the market mix.
On these pages, we present three of the best of the new contemporary faucet designs, from American Standard, Moen and Canada’s own AquaBrass, all stoic names that have, apparently, unleashed their design team. Moen, playing it safe, allows most of their faucets to be changed or updated easily with a near snap-out system.
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