Stylish, Sensible New Duravit Bathroom Furniture

In his latest collections for Duravit, a leading supplier of bathroom piece of furniture and fixtures, Philippe Starck has created a range of pieces that focus on practicality, eschewing any trendiness and opting instead for longevity.

Cape Cod Tub from Duravit — The Cape Cod Collection past Philippe Starck features several basin shapes and a marvelous new matte-stop tub.

About ME Philippe Starck for Duravit — In the right easily, clean lines and unproblematic aesthetics can yield stunning designs — specially when yous're talking almost someone like Philippe Starck.

Homedit visited the New York City showroom during Duravit Design Week to view ME by Philippe Starck, equally well as his Cape Cod line – two of the latest collaborations in this 25-yr relationship with the designer. Nosotros as well had a chance to preview the P3Comforts line, a new joint project with Phoenix Design, a company that designs interactions between consumers and products.

P3 Comforts Bathroom Collection — Here the upcoming P3 Comforts line of fixtures from Phoenix Design is combined with the sleek 50-Cube bathroom piece of furniture.

At kickoff glance, ME is cute all the same unobtrusive: It melds with its surroundings yet withal begs for attention. Exactly what Starck was aiming for – he'south not called the "stone star of pattern" for nothing. The pieces are meant to be a framework for your personal manner. "With ME by Starck, nosotros invite you to be your own designer," writes Duravit. Indeed, the attractive yet utilitarian designs are the perfect properties for whatever blueprint style you prefer. Different sized and styled washbasins, bathtubs and options for cabinetry, shelving and storage make designs fully customizable.

Bathroom ME sink Setting — Rimless toilets and sleek, easy to clean washbasins are but some of the features in ME past Philippe Starck.

ME collectioon shelving — Shelving is spare yet spacious, offering plenty of surface expanse without bulkiness.

In an interview with Riba J Architecture Information and Inspiration, Starck commented on the cosmos of the ME line. "I asked myself: what practice we all really demand? Because everything we don't really need is useless, and every useless affair volition become obsolete 1 style or another." He likewise stressed ease of use. "With the help of Duravit's engineers nosotros focused on ergonomics, body movements, how water flows, how to take less dirt and how to clean."

ME toilet Designs from Starck — Depending upon your style and space constraints, the ME line offers different styles of toilets, as well every bit a streamlined bidet.

ME sink in different Sizes — Smaller bathroom? No trouble. The ME collections allows you to cull a petite washbasin to fit your space.

Dimmable Mirror Light from Duravit — One of our favorite items is this dimmable, lighted mirror, that you can control with the swipe of your finger along the bottom. No unsightly switches or knobs required.

While Starck'southward lines are amongst the company'south all-time sellers, "We foresee ME becoming very popular," says Afsana Khundkar of Duravit in New York.

Launched earlier in 2015, Cape Cod past Starck is another beautiful line that offers a multifariousness of pattern options.

In the same interview Starck said that he originally designed Cape Cod for himself. "Nosotros all dream of a hut on the beach where nosotros tin can observe driftwood and bask a unproblematic life in the company of a loved i," he said. He as well noted that sustainability was important in his choices of materials for the line. "We have returned to natural and durable fundamentals similar ceramics and like forest."

Bathroom Cape Cod Sink designed by Philippe Starck — The round Greatcoat Cod Basin is set in a modern, minimalist console with chrome. The basins are made from high-strength ceramic with an elegant stop, called duraceram.

Bathroom Live Edge Cape CodSink — The vintage oak version of the washbasin frame — our favorite — brings a touch of nature into the bathroom and features a alive, smoothed border. The entire piece harks back to a transport'south plank that has" been weathered past storms and washed ashore on the beach."

Bathroom Cape Cod Live Edge Close Up — The live edge of the forest is a very bonny, still unexpected detail for a bath.

Live Edge Wood Grain for bathroom — The natural wood grain and undulating edge are a perfect counterpoint to the gleaming ceramic washbasin.

Cape Cod Collection Sink Shapes — Greatcoat Cod basins have a rim thickness that measures only five millimeters that is surprisingly strong and impact resistant. They are available in three shapes: round, square and this intriguing tri-oval.

L cube Cupboard Bathroom Collection — Fifty-Cube bathroom furnishings past Duravit can be combined with whatever of the fixtures. Hither, they are set with the Greatcoat Cod line. All the pieces are designed to work without hardware, which can disturb a sleek aesthetic, and include a soft-close mechanism.

L cube Furniture Collection — Available in a diversity of finishes, the minimalist design of the Fifty-Cube can be a feature in whatsoever style bathroom.

Cape Cod Bathroom Collection Triangular Sink — The organic experience of these triangular washbasins softens the angular look of the L-Cube furniture.

Cape Cod Soaking Tub Bathroom — Our other favorite slice in the Cape Cod collection is the tub. It features an optional shaped headrest, which enhances the comfort. They are made from a new material chosen durasolid, which has a warm 'experience,' We love the matte look. It comes in a free-standing model, back-to-wall and corner version.

The P3 Comforts Collection, which is expected to be available by the end of 2015, is also a very heady bathroom line, with some very interesting symmetries, says Khundkar. According to Esprit PR, P3 is "modern concept of comfort for a young, sporty target group without compromising on blueprint."

Bathroom p3 Sink Sizes from Duravit — All the P3 washbasins are gratis of edges and crevices, which makes cleaning a breeze.

P3 Comforts Bsthroom Collection — The sleek, jumpsuit washbasin that includes some infinite on either side, or to one side, is very modern and functional.

P3 Bathroom Sink — The jumpsuit, smoothen P3 washbasin will be a dream to keep clean.

Bathroom P3 Inset Edge — The L-Cube underneath the P3 washbasin is purposefully inset from the lip of the ceramic, so that if water drips over the edge, it does't damage the woods.

Tom Schönherr, co-founder of the design studio Phoenix Design: "When it comes to comfort, people'southward needs go far beyond the purely concrete aspects. With sensuous and practical design, it is possible to create a sense of at-home and security in the intimacy of the bath."

P3 Wood Grain — Here the P3 basin is paired with a light-toned wood cabinet.

Wood Grain Close Up — The wood grain in this Fifty-Cube model is particularly cute.

Some of the most interesting aspects of the P3 line are the shower tray that can be installed flush with a tiled flooring. In combination with all-glass shower doors that open fully, information technology makes the concept of a fully open shower affordable. Washbasins that appear rimless and have a smoothen surface, free of any seams or joins, make the pieces sleek and easy to keep clean.

P3 Line Shower Floor Panel — In the P3 line, the shower base is used every bit function of the overall flooring with a seamless terminate. Information technology tin be mounted flush with a tile floor that eliminates the shower lip. It is available in three color finishes.

Shower Floor Beige from P3 — The absence of grout in these shower floors make them easier to make clean and gives them a sleek wait as well.

Shower Cabin from P3 Collection — The P3 shower blueprint incorporates drinking glass doors instead of static walls, assuasive both to exist opened. When combined with the P3 shower tray that tin be affluent mounted (not included here) information technology converts a standard shower to an open shower concept. The doors can also have mirror terminate, providing a full-length mirror too as showier privacy if desired.

Shower Doors from P3 collection — If desired, the shower walls tin can exist opened to stay flush against the bathroom wall, creating an entirely open shower.

Cabinet Drawer Cut Out — While most standard bathroom furniture includes doors to accommodate the plumbing under the sink, Duravit'due south pattern features drawers that streamline the expect. The custom drawer includes a cutting-out to accommodate the pipe under the sink.

Drawer Cut Out Close up — Here's a closeup of the cut out that accommodates the pipes nether the washbasin without eliminating much storage space.

P3 washbasin styles and sizes — Three washbasin styles and sizes in the P3 Comforts line give customers options.

In add-on to the new production lines, we were also enamored with some of their previously launched items. For urban dwellers, Duravit products are especially enticing because they tin can fit stylishly and functionally in the average 5′ x 8′ urban center bathroom, particular with various washbasin sizes and options.