Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Thrown a Curve
A New Shape in Showers
A new shower from Italian design firm Aqvadesign was inspired by the use of wood in beautiful ships, where it withstands the action of sea and sun.
Suggesing the graceful curve of a ship’s hull, the 2-inch thick Aqvaplana shower panel is designed in solid marine Okumè type wood. It might seem counter-intuitive to use wood in a bathroom where it’s in direct contact with water for extended periods. But the idea of creating a shower panel of wood normally used in boat-building and further protecting it with special marine-type varnishes, actually brings the natural warmth and beauty of wood directly into your bathroom, without any problems related to mildew or deterioration.
Available in 6 wood colour variations (Zebrano, Ebony, Wenghe’, Teak, Oak and Paduk), the panel has an ultra-thin frame (5.5 cm at the base and 3.5 cm at the height of the shower head), that is entirely concealed (no connection between the faucet and shower head is visible externally). For even more wow factor, the fixture can be installed free-standing.
Posted by editor at 11:12 AM under kitchens & baths
