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In contemporary architectural design, the quality of space is increasingly measured by its ability to integrate different functions without compromising visual coherence. With Velia and Mira 45, Protekdesign expands its range of flush-to-wall closures, offering two systems conceived as design tools capable of turning functional surfaces and utility rooms into coherent parts of the architecture. Laundry rooms, pantries, cupboards, technical niches and hallways, often considered second-rate elements, thus become design opportunities, where closures are not superfluous, but work by subtraction, blending in with the wall and allowing the space to express itself in a unified, orderly and measured manner. 

Velia and Mira 45 fit into residential and contract contexts offering great freedom of composition, adapting to different geometries and complex configurations in which large flush-to-wall wardrobes, under-stair and attic spaces – even with irregular heights, thanks to the trapezoidal variant – find a solution that follows the architecture without forcing it. In particular, Velia is available as a modular system with up to eight doors, allowing for the creation of wardrobes that can reach 3 meters in height and exceed 5 meters in width, making them a true architectural surface rather than a simple closing element. The folding versions further expand the application possibilities, making the system suitable even for smaller spaces, where the bulk of a traditional hinged door would be restrictive. 

Protekdesign’s design approach is based on a discreet technique that does not invade the space but rather supports it, ensuring functional access to service compartments with its flush-to-wall closures while maintaining perfect visual continuity, thus becoming an integral part of the wall. In this context, Mira 45 represents a targeted response to the most complex technical requirements. The reduced 45-mm profile allows installation even where deeper frames cannot be used without compromising on sturdiness and clean lines. 

In this balance between technology and design, the surface also plays a central role in the dialogue with architecture. The panels, made of white melamine-faced chipboard with ABS edging, can be painted, coated or treated with decorative textures, offering designers the possibility to choose whether to make the closure completely camouflaged or transform it into a controlled graphic feature. For outdoor applications, the aluminum composite panel further expands the design possibilities, ensuring durability and consistency with the language of the architectural envelope.

The functional details follow the same design approach. The push-pull opening, supplied as standard, can be complemented by various handle and access solutions – Flip or Ray handles, round or square flush door pulls, up to an optional lock – leaving the designer in full control of the element’s visibility, depending on the context and overall concept. 

With Velia and Mira 45, Protekdesign confirms its vision that flush doors are not just a technical element, but rather an integral part of the architectural design — a solution for clean, seamless and orderly spaces, where every function has its place in harmony with the overall design.

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The SKS laundry lineup combines intelligent fabric-care technologies with contemporary, design and intuitive usability. With this introduction, SKS brings the same thoughtful engineering and integration that defines its kitchen portfolio to one of the most essential spaces in the home, offering designers and homeowners greater flexibility without compromising style or performance. Designed as freestanding appliances with an integrated, full-flat aesthetic, the new collection allows the laundry models to be placed across a variety of residential environments while maintaining visual cohesion.

Anchoring the new lineup is the SKS WashCombo, an all-in-one washer and dryer engineered to deliver advanced washing and drying performance in a single, streamlined unit. Featuring a large 5.8-cu.-ft. capacity, the SKS WashCombo is designed to efficiently handle everyday laundry needs while providing precise, gentle fabric care. 

Powered by AI Wash & Dry with AI DD technology, the SKS WashCombo intelligently analyzes fabric type, load size and soil levels to tailor washing and drying cycles for optimal results. A Dual Inverter Heat Pump enables economical, low temperature drying designed to help preserve fabrics while reducing energy consumption. The SKS WashCombo can be configured as a standalone solution or paired with additional components, including a 1-cu.-ft. SKS MiniWash pedestal washer for small loads to create a flexible three-in-one laundry system suited to diverse lifestyles and space requirements. 

In addition to the WashCombo, the new SKS dryer delivers increased capacity and enhanced performance for larger households and more demanding laundry needs. The SKS dryer features a spacious 9-cu.-ft. capacity, ideal for drying bulky items and larger loads with confidence. Equipped with AI Sensor Dry technology, the dryer automatically detects fabric texture, load weight and moisture levels, adjusting drying time and temperature to ensure effective results while minimizing fabric wear and energy use.

SKS laundry solutions feature a seamless full-flat design that integrates effortlessly into high-end and custom interiors. Each model is equipped with a 6.8-in. LCD touch display with customizable user-experience widgets, providing intuitive control and enhanced visibility. Together, these design elements exemplify how SKS integrates advanced technology with thoughtful design to enhance everyday experiences throughout the home.

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All units are shipped ready to assemble with no guesswork required. The innovative QuickSnap connection system reduces assembly time and hassle while providing a clean, elevated look to every closet space.

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Arza maximizes space while providing color temperature options, allowing users to switch between 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K and 5000K. A wrap-around lens provides a more uniform appearance and evenly lit workspace. The collection is designed with a smaller profile and for discrete installation under cabinets. Hardwired knockouts and linkable interconnect provide flexible installation options, while quick-access wiring door and push-in wire connectors enhance installation efficiency. Progress Lighting has included connector caps and screw hole caps to ensure a neat and polished appearance after installation.

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As an all-in-one solution, Roman Holiday washes, dries, sanitizes and removes odors in a single streamlined cycle. Powered by AI Wash technology, the system automatically adjusts water levels, energy use and cycle parameters based on load size and fabric type, delivering exceptional efficiency without compromising cleaning performance. 

Designed for modern lifestyles with a retro twist, the new washer-dryer combination from Hisense brings elegance, convenience and smart automation together in one beautifully crafted appliance.

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The FlexyLED SEH4 fits straight, curved or circular grooves, integrating effortlessly into cabinetry and built-ins. Both systems are easy to install with pre-wired cables and deliver clean, minimalist lighting for any space.

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This modular approach permits households to run separate loads simultaneously, such as delicates, baby clothes, workout gear and pet bedding, without waiting or mixing items that need different care. The main unit features energy-efficient heat pump drying, while the mini-modules use fresh air condensation for gentle, effective results. The entire system operates at under 46dB for ultra-quiet performance, even with multiple units running at once. 

Together with Hisense’s enhanced AI Laundry Agent, fabric types and soil levels are automatically identified, wash cycles are optimized and consumers receive predictive time-to-ready updates. The main unit features efficient heat pump drying, while the mini modules use fresh air condensation.

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SMEG washing machines and dryers are designed to be the perfect match of style and substance. They offer exceptional performance and superior energy efficiency, all while operating in near silence. This ensures a tranquil and quiet home environment.

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By pairing Panasonic’s ventilation performance with a superior  sound system, Whisper Symphony  delivers both fun and functionality. From listening to a favorite playlist while getting ready for the day, catching up on a podcast mid-hair wash or creating a spa-like experience, homeowners will enjoy the way  this all-in-one upgrade enhances a space with superior airflow, quiet operation and immersive sound. 

Available soon, Whisper Symphony transforms comfort and daily enjoyment. It features dual integrated speakers inside the fan that deliver optimal audio with the highest decibel rating, ensuring reliable performance even in high-humidity spaces 

QuikConnect Bluetooth allows users to pair two devices simultaneously, eliminating the need to disconnect and reconnect. A quiet, energy-efficient DC motor reduces long-term operational costs while maintaining strong ventilation performance 

Flex-Z Fast brackets allow easy installation from below the ceiling, compatible with 2-by-6 joists, 3- and 4-in. ducts, and existing ductwork.

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Developed to overcome long-standing production challenges, Izel achieves a vibrant, consistent blue without the unstable tint that plagued previous formulas. The journey began with a familiar problem — maintaining color integrity in mass production. Fabuwood’s research revealed a surprising insight that the blue tint used in traditional formulas was the source of instability. With this knowledge, the brand embarked on months of creation, testing and batch duplication. 

The team’s dedication and rigorous quality control resulted in a color that is vivid, durable and truly one of a kind. The launch of Izel embodies Fabuwood’s core values of positivity, embracing challenges, and a 100-mph mindset that drives innovation and excellence. It is a testament to what can be achieved through collaboration, creativity and perseverance.

The Designer Collection offers a curated selection of vibrantly modern, on-trend shades with lead times that strikes the perfect balance — faster than Fabuwood’s fully Custom Color program and just slightly longer than the Signature Collection, offering greater design flexibility without sacrificing speed. 

Izel is available in the Fabuwood Allure Cabinetry collection, featuring five door styles — Fusion, Galaxy, Luna, Nexus and Onyx. These options provide homeowners and designers with numerous opportunities to bring their vision to life. This new hue joins Fabuwood’s existing Designer Collection, continuing the brand’s commitment to delivering elevated style with thoughtful efficiency. When customers choose Izel, they are not just selecting a color; they are bringing a story of perseverance and personal inspiration into their homes. 

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“The clients had seen our work and were impressed,” said Brenda Helms, co-owner of the Edmond, Okla.-based firm. “They had great ideas, were open to new ones and trusted us with the project – a great partnership.”  

Previously Pigeonholed 

The former primary bath was compartmentalized into several smaller spaces with awkward angles. The main project goals were to enlarge and open these spaces and create a spa-like look that exuded a warm, enveloping feeling.  

“The wife was not interested in a hugely white and bright bathroom,” said Helms. “She wanted something straight out of a luxury hotel – an escape – and she gravitated toward darker organic stone and wood.”  

The previous primary bath, primary closet and laundry room were repurposed for the new space, and an addition became the new closet and part of the shower. The new bathroom is an open, resort-like space with his and her vanities; full-height linen cabinets; a wet room with a generous shower and a gray transparent resin tub; a toilet room; and an ensuite utility room.  

Passionate Palette 

“The clients knew they wanted a warm, enveloping look and had an original desire to find a brown and black marble on a white background,” said Helms, who explained that when the wife saw the onyx porcelain tile in person and in the CAD drawings, she fell in love. “We ended up making all our other color decisions based off how they worked with this beautiful brown tile.”  

The large-format 24 by 48 book-matched tile encompasses just two patterns used to match up on all four sides and looks like a slab of marble.  

The frameless, lime-washed vanities and cabinets in a medium stain with a cross-cut oak look was one design element that never changed. The storage towers feature pullouts for plenty of towels, toiletries and hair-styling tools, and both floating, underlit vanities have a furniture look with all drawers – all with some storage capability. The design team also created soffits around the vanity areas that are wrapped in tile for additional storage.  

Secondary Surfaces 

The porcelain tile that clads the wet room walls is one of the most eye-catching materials in the new primary bath, but the design team knew that successfully using this kind of large-scale patters successfully depended on an accurate layout. They downloaded the image and worked with it in Chief Architect before giving it to the tile installer.  

“The pattern needed to wrap several corners and columns continuously without odd grout lines or pattern breaks and remain centered on the focal point wall,” said designer Megan Greve. “We tried a few layout options in our rendering program to determine which one accomplished all those goals. In the end, it came out beautifully.”  

The design team chose white porcelain tile with a subtle pattern for the shower floor. The ceiling features a marbled, onyx-look porcelain tile, and the tub platform is a dark charcoal marble-look porcelain tile.  

Black pearl granite with a leathered, matte finish was chosen for the countertops to provide some contrast to the polished surfaces. The soffits over and surrounding the vanities were wrapped in porcelain tile in a darker shade, and the white tile above the sinks is the same porcelain tile used for the floors.  

Va-Va-Voom Wet Room 

In this space, the glass tub needed to be level, while the shower needed a slope to drain. According to Helms, this was a case of the age-old designer challenge of form over function or function over form.    

“Placing the shower door to the side dictated a best placement for the linear drain to be on the opposite wall,” she explained. “This meant that the gold accent tile under the tub platform would have a visible slant to it, as the shower floor sloped to the drain. We would have preferred it to look consistent all the way across, but that would have meant moving the shower door. Ultimately, we chose function over form because the side door placement is what got us the large, uninterrupted panel of glass on the other wall of the shower.”  

The wife had seen the resin tub, which was new on the scene, and fell in love. Because the tub wall was an exterior wall, the design had to get creative with the infinity storage niche. They decided to build another wall in front of it and use the extra depth to create what Helms calls “a layered focal point effect” with LED lighting and an infinity ledge accented by a wood tile that mimics the look of the vanities. The face of the ledge is clad in the same tile as the shower floor and ceiling.  

The shower includes an overall rainhead and his and her showerheads and valves. A wall niche was incorporated, as well as a built-in, floating bench that is used as a dog-washing station and eliminates to the need to bend down while bathing the pup.  

Fitting Fixtures 

For the lighting plan, the design team included cans for focal points, LEDs layered in the tub niche and under the vanities and sconces on either side of the mirror that provide illumination above and below the fixtures.   

The toilet room also has ceiling cans and LEDs in the open shelves, which can be used as a nightlight. A wall-hung toilet with a bidet seat is easy to clean around and features a wall-mount actuator. The toilet paper holder even has a ledge to hold a cell phone.  

The Kohler plumbing fixtures are all gold finished to match the metallic tile of the tub platform and the Schluter gold-metallic trim in the niche behind the tub. The gold shade also blends well with the brown tones in the primary bath.  

A Space for Aging in Place 

Several accessible elements were incorporated into the new bathroom, including 36-inch doorways to accommodate a wheelchair and ample space in the shower and at the vanity for a homeowner and a caregiver. The curbless shower has no entry barrier, and handheld wands and a built-in bench support bathing while seated. The sinks are integrated into the countertop for easy reach, and the toilet offers a bidet feature.  

Overcoming Challenges 

According to Helms, one of the major hurdles was measuring all the various rooms that were to be refigured for the new primary bath. She and her team carefully did the calculations ahead of time since the job was almost two hours away, and they could not travel there often. They also double checked all plans with the contractor regarding all the distinctive materials. 

A far as the budget conversation, Helms said because the project was a large space with a lot of materials, the design team was looking for some ways to save on costs for the homeowners.  

“With the decision to use a statement tile in the shower and a strong-lined surround at the vanities, we decided to consider a more cost-effective granite called Black Pearl for the vanities,” she explained. “We had it leathered and saved thousands off some quartz materials we had been looking at.” 

As far as lessons learned, Greve noted the original mirror selection that was cut for cost: large, organic-shaped units in black that echoed the onyx shape in the wall tile. But the LED-lighted mirrors they chose add to that luxury hotel feel the homeowners craved because they produce less shadows and are soft on the eyes.  

This is the first transparent tub project for EKB Home, and Helms says the fixture really adds to the depth of the wet room. The clients are thrilled with their new space and say it is a treat to walk into every day. When the couple have further renovation needs down the road, they know who to call. 

Sources

Designers: Brenda Helms & Megan Greve, EKB Home LLC Photographer: David Cobb Photographer Cabinetry: Bentwood Luxury Kitchens Countertops: Stratus Surfaces Faucets: Kohler & Lefton Hardware: Top Knobs In/Undercabinet Lighting: WAC Mirrors & Utility Room Pendant: All Modern Sconces: Visual Comfort Tile: Decovita, Eleganza Tile & Marble Systems Toilet: TOTO Towel Warmer: Amba Shower Fixtures, Toilet Paper Holder & Tub Filler: Kohler Tub: SJ Star & Jane Washer & Dryer: Samsung Wood Slatting: The Wood Veneer Hub 

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