The 2015 CTC&G Innovation in Design Winners: Product Design
The editors of CTC&G choose 10 products that embody innovative design
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1/10Stainless is evolving with the Vela D in Onyx by MGS Milano, finished in a revolutionary black hue on stainless steel. Created through an eco-friendly, high-purity process called PVD, the Vela D is made in Italy and precision-engineered in Switzerland to pack as much form as function. $2,595, through Bender, Norwalk, 203-847-3865, benderplumbing.com, mgstaps.com.Stainless is evolving with the Vela D in Onyx by MGS Milano, finished in a revolutionary black hue on stainless steel. Created through an eco-friendly, high-purity process called PVD, the Vela D is made in Italy and precision-engineered in Switzerland to pack as much form as function. $2,595, through Bender, Norwalk, 203-847-3865, benderplumbing.com, mgstaps.com.
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2/10Our readers loved the beautifully crafted baroque design of the Monte Carlo Faucet. Reminiscent of Etruscan or antique filigree jewelry, each porcelain handle is hand-formed in France using a traditional overlay process, then set in 24k matte yellow or white gold and detailed with delicately inserted Swarovski crystals. $8,870–$12,000, THG Paris, through Klaff’s, Norwalk. 203-866-1603, Danbury, 203-792-3903, klaffs.com , thgusa.com.Our readers loved the beautifully crafted baroque design of the Monte Carlo Faucet. Reminiscent of Etruscan or antique filigree jewelry, each porcelain handle is hand-formed in France using a traditional overlay process, then set in 24k matte yellow or white gold and detailed with delicately inserted Swarovski crystals. $8,870–$12,000, THG Paris, through Klaff’s, Norwalk. 203-866-1603, Danbury, 203-792-3903, klaffs.com , thgusa.com.
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3/10Finally, junk drawer begone! Aluminum interior accessories from SieMatic offer endless configurations with supplemental inserts that can be easily rearranged to create utensil compartments as needed. Elements are precision-engineered to fit any drawer. Starting at $1,200, SieMatic (T), A&D, 212-752-7900, siematic.com.Finally, junk drawer begone! Aluminum interior accessories from SieMatic offer endless configurations with supplemental inserts that can be easily rearranged to create utensil compartments as needed. Elements are precision-engineered to fit any drawer. Starting at $1,200, SieMatic (T), A&D, 212-752-7900, siematic.com.
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4/10Who doesn’t love a touch of urban aesthetic indoors? Troy Lighting’s Street Art pendant features a round, corrugated silhouette crafted from hand-worked wrought iron and a weathered galvanized exterior, juxtaposed with a colorfully graffitied interior. Up to $2,240, through klaffs.com, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, Danbury, 203-792-3903, troy-lighting.comWho doesn’t love a touch of urban aesthetic indoors? Troy Lighting’s Street Art pendant features a round, corrugated silhouette crafted from hand-worked wrought iron and a weathered galvanized exterior, juxtaposed with a colorfully graffitied interior. Up to $2,240, through klaffs.com, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, Danbury, 203-792-3903, troy-lighting.com
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5/10Our editors loved this all-in-one hardworking sink by Kohler! The stainless steel Prolific sink features three work zones and five accessories that fit into tiered levels for a customized workspace. Price upon request, through Best Plumbing, Stamford, 203-975-9448, bestplg.com, us.kohler.com.Our editors loved this all-in-one hardworking sink by Kohler! The stainless steel Prolific sink features three work zones and five accessories that fit into tiered levels for a customized workspace. Price upon request, through Best Plumbing, Stamford, 203-975-9448, bestplg.com, us.kohler.com.
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6/10All of the editors loved that safety doesn’t have to be dowdy! The easy-to-install shape of Sabi’s circular grab bar offers a sphere of grip and leaning options (plus is helpful for hanging towels), crafted from aluminum and powder coated in three sharp shades. $150, sabi.com.All of the editors loved that safety doesn’t have to be dowdy! The easy-to-install shape of Sabi’s circular grab bar offers a sphere of grip and leaning options (plus is helpful for hanging towels), crafted from aluminum and powder coated in three sharp shades. $150, sabi.com.
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7/10We adored the shimmer of the Longmont pendant’s glass shades, formed by laying strands of brass in molten glass while blowing it into shape, creating bubbles that glow with warmth. $2,625, Hudson Valley Lighting, through Klaff’s, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, Danbury, 203-792-3903, klaffs.com, hudsonvalleylighting.com.We adored the shimmer of the Longmont pendant’s glass shades, formed by laying strands of brass in molten glass while blowing it into shape, creating bubbles that glow with warmth. $2,625, Hudson Valley Lighting, through Klaff’s, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, Danbury, 203-792-3903, klaffs.com, hudsonvalleylighting.com.
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8/10California Faucets reworked the drain with ZeroDrain—the first “pop-down” drain. Two simple components sit flush with the sink, eliminating an unsightly pop-up. $129, through D&D Fine Homes, Darien, 203-655-4455, calfaucets.com, dndfinehomesllc.com.California Faucets reworked the drain with ZeroDrain—the first “pop-down” drain. Two simple components sit flush with the sink, eliminating an unsightly pop-up. $129, through D&D Fine Homes, Darien, 203-655-4455, calfaucets.com, dndfinehomesllc.com.
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9/10The ultimate in beauty inside and out, Robern provides integrated bathroom organization with the AiO cabinet. In a mirrored finish, it features dimmable task lighting, electrical and USB outlets and magnetic storage for grooming tools. Price upon request, through Ferguson (T), D&D, 212-688-5990, ferguson.com, robern.com.The ultimate in beauty inside and out, Robern provides integrated bathroom organization with the AiO cabinet. In a mirrored finish, it features dimmable task lighting, electrical and USB outlets and magnetic storage for grooming tools. Price upon request, through Ferguson (T), D&D, 212-688-5990, ferguson.com, robern.com.
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10/10Wish you had a doctor for your soil? The Edyn Garden Sensor is a revolutionary device that, when inserted into soil, reads such factors as moisture, nutrition, humidity and sunlight, then provides tips to help plants thrive. Information is sent directly to a corresponding iOS app. Garden sensor, $100, through Home Depot, homedepot.com, edyn.com.Wish you had a doctor for your soil? The Edyn Garden Sensor is a revolutionary device that, when inserted into soil, reads such factors as moisture, nutrition, humidity and sunlight, then provides tips to help plants thrive. Information is sent directly to a corresponding iOS app. Garden sensor, $100, through Home Depot, homedepot.com, edyn.com.
This article appears in the August 2015 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
