by: Linda Jennings, CEO/Founder
When space is tight, these builder upgrades offer a sleek solution! From compact luxury tubs to mini sinks and vanities – these fixtures make smart use of limited quarters without sacrificing style or functionality. Let’s take a look at some versatile kitchen and bath products that easily fit into any compact space.
Powerful and Price-Conscious
The Palmero II from ICERA has a chic contemporary exterior that compliments the innovative plumbing technology on the inside. Known for its powerful flushing and water-saving technology, ICERA’s Palermo II delivers on both fronts while being one of the more moderate-priced options in the line. This impressive model is offered as either a high-efficiency, using 1.28 gallons per flush, or an ultra-high-efficiency model using just one gallon per flush. Measuring 28” x 17-3/8” x 31-3/4”, the two-piece Palmero II features a compact-elongated bowl that is chair-height for ADA compliance and ideal for smaller baths or powder rooms. The Palermo II also includes thoughtful touches found in more pricey models, such as a silent-close quick-release seat and cover. It’s a perfect choice for sophisticated bathrooms where form and function are equally prized. www.icerabath.com
Farmhouse Style For Small Spaces
Often overlooked when it comes to home interiors, the laundry room gets some farmhouse appeal with the Fiamma Fireclay apron sink. Ruvati has reimagined the traditional ho-hum laundry sink into something pretty spectacular. Their new Fiamma Fireclay 23-inch farmhouse sink offers a stylish apron front design and compact dimensions perfect for small spaces. It’s also a smart choice for large kitchens with the need for a secondary sink. The new Fiamma sink measures 23″ wide by 18″ front-to-back, with a 9″ deep basin, and is handcrafted in Italy with a fused enamel surface that is impervious to chips, cracks, and scratches. www.ruvati.com
Compact and Contemporary
The 24” freestanding Contemporary Vanity from Lenova is the perfect choice for a powder room or small alcove in a master bath. Its clean, transitional style with frosted glass door inserts compliments almost any design, and the price-point is surprisingly modest for a quality vanity made in the USA. Lenova combines hardwoods with furniture-grade plywood to make a thicker case that is guaranteed to stand up to the toughest bathroom environment without warping or splitting and all the stained and painted surfaces have a catalyzed baked finish. Blum hinges and drawer slides offer soft close action and years of trouble free use. The Contemporary is offered in sizes ranging from 24” to 48” and a variety of finishes. www.lenovagroup.com
Spa Worthy for Tight spaces
MTI Baths answers the small space movement with new elegant tub designs that fit impressive style into smaller spaces. These tubs make smart use of limited quarters and even offer an infusion of therapies to create the ultimate spa-worthy experience right at home.
As part of MTI’s Designer Collection, the Andrea 15 with Sculpted Finish is a modern rectangle tub with a straightforward design. Available as a freestanding model or finished on 1, 2 or 3 sides for various installation applications it measures 60″ x 30″ x 21.75” and is handcrafted in the USA. It is offered as a soaker, air bath, or with Microbubbles technology – all featuring ergonomic interiors for sublime comfort and indulgent options to soothe the senses such as chromatherapy and thermal therapy. The tub is made of thermoformed cross-linked cast acrylic that has been reinforced with a fiberglass/resin/titanium backing for superior strength and insulation. The non-porous surface is highly resistant to scratches and stains and is easy to clean and maintain.
Ideal for smaller spaces, the Lydia is ergonomically designed with comfort in mind. Measuring a compact 56.25″ x 32″ x 21.5″/22.5″ it can easily fit into an existing 60” alcove and its asymmetrical design offers a luxurious angle of recline. As part of MTI’s popular Boutique Collection, the Lydia is offered as a soaker tub or an air bath version with 20 floor-installed jets and a waterproof remote control. It is crafted from MTI’s signature SculptureStone, a proprietary material that is 70% organic natural stone combined with high-performance resins. The result is a molded stone look that is solid throughout with a durable finish that is non-porous and easy to maintain. The Lydia is available in white or biscuit with a choice of soft matte or hand-polished deep gloss finish or customize it with optional exterior colors. www.mtibaths.com
