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RETAILOBSERVER.COM JULY 2018 22 "It's humbling for one of the world's top hoteliers to recognize the unmatched beauty and adaptability of our WaterBridge exposed shower system. Not only do the showers reflect our signature industrial chic look, but they're durable enough to stand up to the rigorous demands of a luxury pool or spa environment," says Sonoma Forge President, Erik Ambjor. "And though they're great outdoors, WaterBridge showers are perfect inside, too. Their detailed styling lets them blend beautifully into any home or hotel." An array of choices allows homeowners and designers alike to create a completely customized shower. And installation is easy because Sonoma Forge offers adjustable wall brackets in case the wall is not plumb, as well as concealed hardware for seamless installation directly onto glass. With optional accessories such as hand showers, foot wash, and choice of waterfall spout or elbow spout the ideal system can be created for each space. Plus, additional elements include a line-up of lavatory faucets, bar faucets, Roman tub fillers, and coordinated accessories, which all mirror the simple, yet strong style of WaterBridge. Pricing for the WaterBridge exposed shower system ranges from $2,900 to $6,075. Available finishes include rustic copper, rustic nickel, satin nickel, and oil-rubbed bronze as well as a variety of special order options. Custom designs are also available on a special-order basis. And like all Sonoma Forge designer faucets and fixtures, the WaterBridge exposed shower systems are made in America. Please visit www.sonomaforge.com or call 1-800-330-5553 for more information about Sonoma Forge. ELICA LULLABY Design by Fabrizio Crisà Lullaby is the new ceiling hood by Elica, an architectural, textural, and lighting project that becomes the silent protagonist of the kitchen, offering new points of view and giving life to unprecedented situations in which users are pleasantly enveloped by a welcoming environment. Lullaby is proposed as a large 120 cm shelf in natural oakwood with aged effect, suspended in the air, hiding the extractor system located above. The visible part facing the cooktop is dedicated to air extraction through the 3-meter edges of the large light panel with 30 watt full-light LEDs. Light represents the main element of Lullaby: its even and well-calibrated diffusion creates atmospheres characterized by strong emotions made unique by the possibility to adjust its intensity and choose the correct tone of white. The Kelvin scale regulation ranges from a very warm tone, 2200°K, for moments of intimacy and socialization, to a very cold tone, 5000°K, perfect for preparing meals where maximum attention to detail is a must. The available finishes are aged oakwood, designed to offer warmth to every space, and soft touch white lacquered wood, velvety to the touch and to the eye. Lullaby was created to effortlessly blend in with the surrounding architecture. Thanks to the additional 80 cm shelves, also in oakwood or white, users have the freedom to personalise the dimensions of the hood, perfectly adapting it to the environment. The aim of the Lullaby design is to integrate secondary outlets to which a series of Elica accessories can be connected to complete the project. Cables in various colored woven fabric, in steel, copper or rope, a lamp holder in ceramic, copper or wood, and large LED light bulbs with very warm tones are just a few examples of the available accessories. All the additional outlets offer the possibility for light dimming. Each extraction function and all lighting control is guaranteed by the practical remote control in metal and curved glass—easy and intuitive to use. Thanks to the warm and welcoming light, the hood enjoys its highest expression even when the kitchen is not being used, making Lullaby an integral part of the living room. Lullaby brings aesthetics and performance together: thanks to new air fluid dynamics, it guarantees powerful, efficient and silent extraction. Available in either an extractor or filtration version equipped with latest generation odor filters, it can be adapted to all types of installations. Its highest expression is achieved when combined with islands or peninsulas, with the latter enjoying increasing prevalence in the open space ecosystem. It is by combining these characteristics that Lullaby's true character is revealed: a product whose strength lies in its ability to create a dialogue with the surrounding environment and those living within. Only available in Europe. Visit www. elica.com//US-en for more information. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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