Woven vinyl raffia flooring from Architectural Systems, Inc.
Crystal Clear
Swarovski Crystals recently teamed with Napoleon Fireplaces & Grills to produce the LHD50 Limited Swarovski Edition fireplace, which is adorned with a bed of precision-cut Swarovski crystals. The crystals are lit from below to maximize the sparkling reflectivity of the gas-powered fireplace. The Swarovski edition is available in a one-sided or two-sided unit. napoleonfireplaces.com
Vinyl Goes Glam
Part of Architectural Systems, Inc.’s ASI Resilient collection, this vinyl flooring is made from woven vinyl raffia and heat pressed to a stabilizing back. The flooring comes in rolls or tiles and is divided into two groups: Natural, with a matte finish; and Metallic, with a gloss finish. Select patterns are suitable for outdoor use. archsystems.com
Quiet, Please
Crestron has just introduced a line of silent, motorized roller shades, Roman shades, skylight shades and drapery track systems utilizing the company’s trademarked Quiet Motor Technology. The shades can be adjusted using touch screens, keypads, remotes and smart devices; preset buttons recall a favorite light level or shade position. crestron.com
French Flair
La Cornue has added sinks to its repertoire of artisanal ranges and rotisseries with a collection of eight handmade fireclay models. The latest addition to the company’s Culinary Architecture collection, each sink is made of clay from Bordeaux and is available in white or biscuit. Pictured here, the Vasque farmhouse sink, which comes as a single or double bowl. lacornueusa.com
Car Talk
Designed by Sylvain Willenz, the Torch Light from Established and Sons echoes a flashlight or headlight. It’s made of a PVC-dipped polymer, with a polycarbonate diffuser like the textured glass on a car’s headlight. Available in black or red (below) as a table light, suspension light or grouped suspension light through Apartment Zero. apartmentzero.com; establishedandsons.com
A Place for Everything
bulthaup’s b3 interior organization system introduces prism-shaped receptacles that can be fitted in different configurations into a drawer or pullout. Dividers fit into the prisms, allowing you to configure sizes. Accessories such as utensil inserts, boxes, knife blocks, trays and jars also fit the structure. An ergonomic design ensures easy access. bulthaup.com
Out of Egypt
Flooring America’s new Cairo collection of porcelain tiles echoes the rich color variations and textures found in the real stones of sun-baked, ancient Egypt—without the care and maintenance, since porcelain is 30 percent harder than granite and easy to clean. The latest digital printing technology imbues these tiles with the look of real stone. mannington.com; flooringamerica.com
A Delicate Process
The Charleston Collection of tiles by StoneImpressions showcases a leaf and floral pattern on Carrara marble. It was created using an exclusive process of hand-printing designs on natural stone. Tiles are available through Davida’s Kitchen & Tiles in a range of sizes, and in Celadon (pictured), Sand, Pewter and Sky. stoneimpressions.com; davidaskitchenandtiles.com
Marble Magic
Stone Forest’s latest addition is the Renaissance Console, a traditionally styled basin carved from a single block of honed Carrara or Calacatta marble. It tops curved console legs in aged brass or polished nickel; shown here with a four-legged brass base. stoneforest.com