The 2016 CTC&G IDA Winners: Innovative Product Design

Our judges loved the reverse waterfall effect produced by this year’s winner of the Product Design category. Smartly designed to sit along grout lines, flush with the wall, the Linear SteamHead from Mr. Steam is a revolutionary shower fixture that is visually minimalistic, while billowing steam quietly and efficiently. $350, through Bender Plumbing and Supply, Norwalk.

Seventy-seven-inches long and composed of 90 glass crystal pieces, the Jules chandelier from John Pomp Studio drew its inspiration from the dismantling of old glass-blowing ovens; hundreds of pounds of glass are left over, which, after it’s broken up, resemble natural gemstones, fractured and imperfect. Price upon request, through A. Rudin, D&D.

Pinna Paletta, designed by Laura Kirar for Kallista, marries textural geometry with sleek finishes. Handle and spout engraving details are reminiscent of ancient Egyptian-like patterning, while a variety of polished and antique-matte finishes amp up this basin set’s playful nature. Starting at $1,195, through Klaffs, Norwalk.

The Painho chair, designed by Marcel Rosenbaum for Tidelli Outdoor Living, mimics the rustic nature of the typical chief’s chair of cocoa farms in Bahia, Brazil. Handmade out of high-grade welded aluminum, the chair is then powder coated and finished with one of 40 nautical rope patterns produced in Tidelli’s plant in Brazil. $3,860.

Grill masters: Tired of seeing your hard work go up in flames? These Outdoor Living Signature Grates from Coyote make sure you won’t have to. Three unique laser-cut stainless steel grates filter char and heat, allowing you to slow-roast vegetables while simultaneously perfecting grill marks on a thick, juicy ribeye. Starting at $299, through Albano Appliance, Pound Ridge, NY.

The process of making the textiles of Fabric & Steel's Collection 2 begins in Belgium, where the linen is harvested and manufactured. The designs are penned in the company’s Brooklyn location before being screen-printed at the hands of expert artisans in Rhode Island and result in rhythmic, patterned wonders that will stand the test of time. Starting at $290, through Savel Inc., D&D.

Robern's Balletto vanity boasts long, slender legs reminiscent of a stiletto’s heel and the pointe work of a ballerina. The sexy bath piece delivers an elegant balance of functionality and sophistication to any home, while the hidden tip-out drawers on the sides and fronts of the vanity are perfect for storing towels or magazines. Starting at $2,449, through Best Plumbing Tile & Stone, Stamford.

With an eye on the horizon, DXV recently introduced an entire collection of 3D-printed faucets. Shadowbrook (shown here) features 19 separate waterways and was crafted using DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering). Water flowing down the multi-layered faucet head is reminiscent of the flow of water along a rocky riverbed—a judge favorite. $18,000, through Klaffs, Norwalk.

Time to keep the real gems of your house outside of the cupboard. The Freya pulls by Matthew Studios—available in amethyst, clear quartz or smokey quartz (shown here)—combine luxury-soft glimmer with angular metal and stone. Finishes in polished brass (shown here), nickel or chrome modernize the timeless piece. Price upon request, through Katonah Hardware, Katonah, NY.

A refrigeration system in the bedroom may seem out of place, but it’s the ideal location for many cosmetics that do better in a chilled environment. True's new Spa and Makeup station combines the brand’s signature refrigeration system—keeping contents as cool as 33 degrees Fahrenheit in its 15-inch under-counter refrigerator—with an understated vanity. $3,200, through Aitoro, Norwalk.