Above photo: Brizo Faircroft Kitchen Collection Deck-Mount Bridge Kitchen Faucet with Side Spray with Industrial Lever Handl in Unlacquered Brass

Rooted in the idea of Art Without Artifice, Faircroft introduces nine customizable faucet configurations designed to bring flexibility and cohesion to the kitchen. The collection debuts the brand’s first living finish, Unlacquered Brass, and features the first widespread kitchen faucet to incorporate SmartTouch Technology, allowing for intuitive, touch-activated use. 

“The Faircroft Collection reflects our belief that the kitchen can be as considered and expressive as any other space in the home,” said Barb Fuller, VP of Luxury. “It brings together form and function in a way that feels both purposeful and refined. Every detail, from thoughtful mechanical details to practical proportions and integrated accessories, is designed to elevate the everyday. Elements like the jewelry tray, towel bar and soap tray bring both beauty and ease to daily routines.” 

Through the introduction of Unlacquered Brass, this new offering brings a dynamic sense of materiality to the kitchen, allowing surfaces to evolve over time and reflect their environment. 

“With Unlacquered Brass, we wanted to introduce a finish that feels alive – one that evolves alongside the space and the people using it,” said Celine Kwok Garland, Lead Industrial Designer for Brizo. “As a living finish, it develops character over time, shaped by touch, environment and daily use. It adds a layer of depth and individuality to the kitchen, making each installation feel inherently personal.” 

At the center of the collection is the Wall Mount Bridge Faucet, a new design intended for streamlined everyday use and offered with a full range of integrated accessories. 

Faucets are available with arc or angled spouts, industrial lever or coin edge lever handles, and in five finishes including: Polished Chrome, Brilliance Polished Nickel, Brilliance Stainless, Brilliance Luxe 

Gold, and Unlacquered Brass. Select configurations feature SmartTouch Technology, enabling water flow with a simple tap to the faucet body, spout, or handle. 

The offering spans both primary and secondary spaces, including widespread, deck mount and wall mount bridge faucets with side sprayers, pull-down and prep faucets, as well as bar, beverage, instant hot faucets, and a wall mount pot filler. A range of accessories, including a soap dispenser, jewelry tray, soap tray, towel bar, and basket, adds functional ease to the kitchen. 

The Faircroft Kitchen Collection is available for order now.

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Pardees includes 10 new products, including pull-down and bridge kitchen faucets, prep and bar faucets, pot fillers, and hot-and-cold water dispensers, offering designers a complete, cohesive suite for the modern kitchen. Featuring refined, straight-line coining and subtle detailing, this collection has a balanced design that blends high-end aesthetics with a warm, elegant design for the kitchen. The Pardees Collection features solid brass construction with precision-cut coining, ridged edges and hand-applied finishes, providing a clean, contemporary look.

The new line reflects the company’s in-house craftsmanship, based in California, which keeps design, engineering, machining, hand finishing and quality in one place, allowing for consistency, accountability and care at every step of the process. From raw brass machining to precision coining to knurling, every component is shaped, refined and hand finished by skilled artisans. The full assortment, along with the entire Newport Brass portfolio, is available in 22 finishes.

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A defining priority in the design development was tactility. Throughout development, Watermark and Peak focused on how to soften edges and corners to create a more worn-in feel while maintaining a defined line. That process was central to the final character of the collection: the pieces needed to feel comfortable and substantial in the hand while preserving the precision of the original design intent.

Developed as a cohesive system, Refinement maintains a unified visual language across the collection while offering flexibility in specification. Knob options include smooth, linear knurled, and ridged versions, while lever handles are available in smooth and linear knurled styles. With more than 30 finish options, the collection can work across a wide range of interiors and material palettes without losing its visual consistency. This balance of consistency and flexibility makes it well suited to high-end residential and commercial interiors where a coordinated fixture program is important.

Refinement is conceived, crafted and customized in Watermark’s Brooklyn factory, where artisans, engineers, and designers work together to bring each collection into production. Watermark combines precision machining with hands-on finishing to achieve the level of surface detail and consistency the collection requires. For Refinement, that production process was especially important. The textured patterning had to remain clear and repeatable, the edge treatment had to feel intentional, and the finish had to support the detailing rather than obscure it.

By combining Benjamin Peak’s design direction with Watermark’s in-house manufacturing capabilities, Refinement translates a historically grounded reference into a precise, tactile and highly specifiable collection.

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Inspired by the art of lighting, the Luneoo faucet transforms function into sculpture. Its sleek cylindrical form evokes refined illumination, while a separate, freely positioned dial offers intuitive, effortless operation. The faucet offers smooth yet precise control of water volume and temperature through the counter-mounted electronic dial (power supply required). 

A full 360-degree swivel provides expansive reach, ideal for dynamic kitchen islands and multi‑zone workspaces. The pull-down, dual-spray function enhances versatility and control, complemented by a secure magnetic sprayhead holder that ensures a clean, seamless aesthetic when not in use. 

With its delicate yet commanding silhouette, Luneoo seamlessly unites advanced technology with refined design. It is available in four finishes — stainless steel, satin dark steel, satin gold and satin platinum.

The perfect counterpart to the Luneoo faucet, the new Blanco Oovalon sink combines the soft curves of an oval with a chamfered design. The sink is crafted from Velgranit, Blanco’s new patented granite composite material innovation. 

Velgranit embodies the sophistication of stone smoothed by the water tides. Inspired by the word “velvet,” it offers a smooth, velvety texture. Its super fine granite composition enables design versatility, allowing for the creation of distinctive shapes, angles and contours, pushing boundaries and affirming Blanco’s commitment to the design excellence.

The Oovalon sink feels velvety yet remains remarkably durable, scratch, stain and heat resistant, and easy to clean. It is available in two Velgranit- exclusive new colors, mystic black and cloud white. 

The distinctive sink shape is paired with an oversized Velgranit CapFlow that conceals the Infino drain, operated by a minimalist countertop-mounted button. The Oovalon sink requires a minimum 33-in. base cabinet and offers undermount or flushmount installation options. 

Optional accessories include a sink TopGrid that provides an additional work surface while visually floating over the sink. The Oovalon TopGrid is available in four finishes complementing the Luneoo faucet family — stainless steel, satin dark steel, satin gold and satin platinum. The sink grid is offered as part of the Oovalon Drain & Accessory bundle, which includes the TopGrid, the Infino drain and the Push Control button assembly.

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Franke’s Maris Lario Faucet Range delivers timeless style and reliable performance. This complete series of products includes a variety of options, such as kitchen faucets, prep faucets, bar faucets, pot fillers and advanced filtration options, which can be installed in the same kitchen space, complementing one another and maximizing their functionalities.

Within the Maris Lario Faucet Range, every element is designed not only to perform flawlessly but also to elevate the kitchen’s style with a cohesive, sophisticated look, offering seamless integration across its variety of models. Available in three finishes – chrome, satin nickel and matte black – the range is thoughtfully coordinated to create a harmonious and stylish kitchen, where each faucet complements both itself and with other Franke products. This commitment to both form and function ensures that the Maris Lario Faucet Range delivers exceptional performance and a striking, elegant presence that enhances a modern kitchen design

Designed and crafted in Italy, the faucet range enhances any kitchen aesthetic and functionality by incorporating innovative features. While convenience meets performance with thoughtful details in the kitchen faucets like the integrated laminar aerator for smooth, splash-free water flow, safety is enhanced with the hot water filtration faucets, specifically designed to prioritize family protection. This is done by including a security sliding lock to prevent accidents in addition to a cold-body system that ensures the faucet remains cool to the touch even when dispensing hot water.

The standard kitchen faucets feature tall pull-down spouts, ideal for filling large pots and ensuring easier cleaning tasks, while compact and efficient prep faucets are perfect for smaller sinks or dedicated prep areas and offer precise water flow for delicate tasks thanks to the pull-down function. 

Additionally, the new Franke range includes sleek, space-saving bar faucets that add functionality without compromising on style, pot fillers that provide the convenience of filling pots directly at the cooktop – reducing the need to lift and carry heavy cookware from the sink – and advanced filtration faucets that offer fresh, filtered water any time, eliminating the hassle of buying and carrying plastic bottles. 

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Above photo: This bath project designed by Shea Pumarejo of San Antoni-based Younique Designs features unlacquered brass fixtures by Waterworks, which sparkle against the black marble in the steam shower by Mr. Steam. Photo credit: Armando Vara

Our recent survey on plumbing fixtures and fittings polled the industry on desired finishes; specialty faucet, sink and toilet fixtures; wellness elements included in recent projects; favorite tub styles; wet room popularity; and trends to come.

Quick Stats

• Gold/bronze is the top finish for today’s bathrooms.
• Integrated water filtration is the most popular specialty faucet element in the kitchen.
• The modern freestanding tub is the most coveted style in the bathroom.
• 2% of clients are not concerned with having a tub in the home for resale value.

Finish Fancy

Gold/bronze won out for most popular finish for faucets, shower fixtures and tub fillers in the bathroom over the last year at 29.4%. Brushed/satin nickel came in at 26.6% as a close second, and matte black, chrome and polished nickel rounded out the list. Write-in answers included stainless steel and unlacquered brass.

“I don’t follow the trends but rather choose finishes based on what is right for the project,” said Shea Pumarejo, owner of San Antonio-based Younique Designs. “I have recently been using a lot of unlacquered brass, but I don’t have a go-to finish.”

In the kitchen, brushed/satin nickel took first place for favorite fixtures and fittings finish at 33.9%, with gold/bronze in second place with 28.4%. Matte black, chrome and polished nickel were the other popular choices, and other answers included graphite, unlacquered brass and colored finished.

All the Bells & Whistles

When it comes to popular specialty faucet elements incorporated into kitchen projects over the last year, integrated water filtration came in at the top spot at 50.5%. Instant hot (46.7%), touchless/gesture control (43.8%), multiple spray modes (42.9%) and magnetic docking (35.2%) took second through fifth place. Integrated glass rinsers, increased faucet reach, multiple water choices, LED temperature indicators and programmable filling rounded out the list, and one addition was reverse osmosis faucets.

Comfort-height was the most coveted specialty toilet element in today’s bath projects at 85.7%, and bidet function and soft-close lids tied for second place with 66.7%. Adjustable-height toilets are somewhat new to the market and came in at 5.7% in our survey. Heated seats, nightlights, dual-flush capacity, self-cleaning function, wall-mount units and touchless flush were other specialty toilet elements specified in this year’s projects, while bio-analysis features ranked a little lower at 2.9%.

“Comfort-height is standard in every project I design unless it’s a child’s bathroom,” said Pumarejo, who won for Best Overall Bath in this year’s NKBA Design Awards. “Soft-close is another favorite function – or even better, an automatic lid.”

This beautiful island in a kitchen by Allie Mann, a senior designer with Case Architects & Remodelers, features dual single-hole faucets by Moen in brushed gold with a Kraus Kore 2-Tier  45-inch workstation sink in stainless steel. Photo credit: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Workstations were the most popular specialty sink featured incorporated into today’s kitchens at 71.4%, and scratch resistance (47.6%), secondary sinks (46.7%), sound dampening properties (40%) and stain resistance (38.1%) took the second through fourth spots. Double bowls, integrated garbage disposals, low-dividers, fingerprint and heat resistance and rear drainage completed our list. Write-in answers included drains offset to the right and units large enough to accommodate oversized cooking vessels.

“Our clients tend to be split on the actual use of workstation sinks with the different facets for tools vs. a traditional large single bowl sink,” said Allie Mann, a senior designer with Case Architects & Remodelers, a firm that serves clients in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

The Bathroom Sanctuary

When it comes to wellness elements in today’s baths, our survey results found that hand showers (84%) and dual showerheads (66%) are in the most demand. Steam features and bidets tied for third place at 46.2%, and overhead/horizontal shower sprays (45.3%), tubs with air or water jets (34.9), massage jets in the shower or tub (33%) and customized shower pressure (30.2%) are additional popular wellness elements in the bath. Saunas, aromatherapy, chromatherapy, audio/soundscapes, cold-plunge tubs and snow rooms/showers rounded out our list. Write-in answers included rainfall showerheads and curbless/zero-entry showers.

“I think the pandemic had a big impact on the way we think about how our homes need to serve us and what we should be demanding of them,” said Pumarejo. “I love using anti-microbial treatments and finishes, steam therapy, chromatherapy and aromatherapy. A new find from KBIS 2026 is the Dekoda device by Kohler, which attaches to any toilet, analyzes your urine and sends health information to an app on your phone. This is the future of home design.”

The demand for a wet room – space that incorporates a tub and shower – in the bathroom is growing in popularity. Only 26.2% of our respondents claim not to have included at least one in their projects in the last year. Pumarejo says she has completed many wet room projects but feels the trend is waning. Mann says her firm is still creating these dual-use spaces but agrees they may not be as popular as they once were.

What’s New, What’s Coming

When asked which kitchen and/or bath plumbing fixtures and fittings trends will gain in popularity this year, our respondents had a ton of feedback. Traditional styles; more copper, brushed-stainless and black finishes; textured and easy-grip faucet handles; side-handle and wheel-handle faucets; and mixed metals topped the list for what we may see regarding fixture and fitting design.

Specific to the kitchen, design professionals expect to specify more instant hot and sparkling water faucets, glass rinsers, pre-rinse faucets, air-powered garbage disposals, pot fillers, water-filling stations, bridge-style faucets and bar sinks. In the bath, homeowners may be increasingly interested in incorporating sauna and steam elements, washlets and bidets, detachable showerheads, wall-mount body sprays, larger tubs, separate toilets, pulldown faucets, ceiling-mounted showerheads, cold-plunge tubs and ice showers and temperature control.

The KBB editors share their favorite plumbing fixtures and fittings from KBIS on page xx, including the Cranach Wellness Shower System, the Closiq Collection from Fleurco, a new Champagne Bronze finish from Native Trails and TOTO’s Aurora Toilet. At KBIS 2026, Pumarejo was impressed by a new shower system from Kohler that captures and reuses a percentage of the water and recycles it as the shower experience continues.

“Products that improve sustainability and wellness are going to be hot over the next few years, as design focuses more on aging in place, wellness design and eco-conscious design,” she added.

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Crafted from solid brass with a swivel spout and pull-out side spray, the design offers both presence and performance. With availability in all 22 finishes, the bridge faucet completes the Taft kitchen suite with a cohesive, elevated expression.

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A truly functional kitchen is defined by its thoughtful features — spacious sinks and purpose-built faucets that streamline workflow and elevate the cooking experience.  

Velox K.1800 Kitchen Faucet is a semi-professional-grade model with a pull-down spout and a dual-function sprayer with extended reach, making it easy to clean all areas around the sink.  Sleek and compact, the coordinating Velox B.1800 Bar Faucet delivers precision performance for smaller spaces, making it the perfect choice for any prep or entertainment space. The Velox F.1800 Filter Faucet with side handle delivers cool, filtered water directly from your sink. Its forward-rotating lever prevents backsplash interference, and the 360-degree swivel offers added convenience. It is compatible with reverse osmosis systems for high-quality filtered water right at your fingertips. 

As part of Flusso’s popular Klassiker Collection, Velox faucets are constructed of premium stainless steel and built with exceptional craftsmanship, with a commitment to environmental stewardship. The Velox Collection features single-hole installation and is ADA and WaterSense-compliant, with a flow rate of 1.8 gallons per minute at 60 psi.  

The collection is offered in standard, Fast Ship finishes of stainless steel or brushed gold PVD.  Choose colorful finish options to really amp up the drama with 20 different shades to choose from, ranging from sky blue, army green and deep red to more neutral options like distressed black, steel gray and dark tan. All thin-film, ceramic-based finishes are oven-cured and finished to perfection for a remarkably durable product that is highly resistant to corrosion, scratches and chips.

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Unlike traditional exterior faucets that rely on surface coatings, the Odin Outdoor Kitchen Faucet is built entirely from a robust blend of iron, chromium, nickel and molybdenum engineered to resist rust, discoloration and corrosion over time. Rigorously tested, it withstands the elements twice as long as the industry standard and boasts a lifecycle many times longer than the typical faucet.

Designed for effortless use and long-lasting performance, the faucet features a 360-degree swivel spout, InnoFlex PEX supply lines to minimize potential leaks and Brizo’s patented Diamond Seal Technology valve. Quick-disconnect fittings simplify winterization, while every component marries beauty with function, proactively resisting water intrusion to ensure flawless use season after season.

Now shipping, the new outdoor faucet joins the broader Odin Kitchen Collection, which includes the Articulating Kitchen Faucet and new knob handle options, allows homeowners to create a cohesive aesthetic from indoor to open-air kitchens.

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The K250WB is as beautiful as it is efficient, with a dual-function spray head and a magnetic docking system. Standing at 22½ inches tall with an 8-in. spout reach, it is crafted from high-quality type 304 stainless steel with zero lead content, ensuring durability and safety. The superior ceramic cartridges guarantee drip-free performance.

The K250 Collection is available in white PVD with brushed brass, brushed brass, matte black, and brushed nickel finishes. Lenova incorporates proprietary PVD processing that creates a matte finish that is not only beautiful but also exceptionally durable and easy to maintain. Lenova stands behind the quality of its work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and a limited lifetime warranty.

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Launching on September 1 through Ruvati’s retail network, the faucets’ availability follows a successful soft launch at KBIS 2025 in Las Vegas, which received enthusiastic feedback from designers and industry professionals alike. 

The new faucet line is characterized by elegant, distinctive designs and constructed from premium lead-free solid brass for long-lasting durability. The faucets meet high standards of quality, including cUPC, ADA, Watersense, CEC and DOE certifications. Available finishes include brushed nickel, gunmetal black, matte black and brushed gold. 

The kitchen faucets feature a swivel function for complete sink coverage and a pull-out spout that allows for extended reach and easier rinsing. The lever has a forward rotation of 90 degrees, making it ideal for tight spaces. 

The bath faucet line offers a variety of styles, including widespread two-handle faucets, short single-handle designs and tall vessel faucets with distinctive handle styles. The collection also includes sleek freestanding, floor-mounted, tub faucets equipped with a handheld shower wand for added convenience.

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While keeping style and expression at the forefront, the COTO Series is strong enough to stand up to the elements. Marine-grade 316 stainless steel means the collection won’t be affected by extreme temperatures, moisture or corrosion. Without sacrificing design for durability, the design’s sculptural presence and customizable features make it a sophisticated choice for high-end kitchens inside and out.

Designers and homeowners can express their vision through COTO’s four handle designs — the Textured Paddle blends ergonomics and function, the Quad Blade represents modern minimalism at its best, the Appliance Knob is a nod to gourmet stoves and the Dotted Knob is a playful take on “industrial chic.” Two spout options (high or low) and an optional pull-down sprayer allow further customization. A suite of coordinated stainless steel accessories, including a soap dispenser, combo and cold-water dispensers, and a garbage disposal air switch complete the look.

Like all California Faucets products, each COTO kitchen faucet is custom-made and hand-finished at the company’s Huntington Beach factory. Finishes include matte black, satin stainless steel, bella terra bronze, lifetime satin gold (PVD), satin bronze (PVD), graphite (PVD) and satin brass (PVD). The PVD options add an extra layer of protection against the elements, ensuring the faucet maintains its beauty year after year.

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