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Two-Handle PLP Faucet – Newest Kitchen Faucet Model

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A Masterpiece of Luxury & Functionality Our new innovative faucet seamlessly blends artistry and convenience. Available in two captivating styles, this faucet is a testament to design ingenuity. With a staggering array of 40 spout configurations and 2 spray head style options, your choices are as limitless as your imagination. The “Positive Lock Pulldown” design secures the sprayer elegantly when not in use, while the sleek, slender body complements contemporary kitchens flawlessly. Crafted from eco-friendly solid brass or 316 stainless steel, it boasts a counterbalanced weight on the spray hose, ensuring a seamless extension and retraction. The lever handle spray head epitomizes convenience, while the wave spring handle system guarantees smoothness and stability. Designed, machined, and perfected in the USA, our faucet resonates with the legacy of exquisite craftsmanship. Elevate your kitchen to a realm of luxury with our newest faucet – an embodiment of design prowess and opulence40 spout configurations, 2 spray head style options, and available in all finishes Anti-rocking spout ensures smooth wobble-free swivel Counterbalanced weight prevents snapback Hot and cold dual-lever control with ceramic disk valve cartridges Wave spring handle brake provides smooth pull Reinforced braided connection hoses  

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As Seen In: House Beautiful Magazine Kitchen Issue

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See our Fulton PLP Faucet and Industrial Hardware featured as kitchen standouts in the new issue of House Beautiful magazine. The kitchen market story, “Bits and Pieces” shares products that are “sculptural centerpieces” to the kitchen, including the Fulton Industrial PLP in unlacquered polished brass and Industrial Kitchen Handle Pulls in satin brass. Both products are made with the highest quality materials and American craftsmanship. The Fulton PLP offers professional functionality in a sophisticated design, with 360 degree swivel and 32 finish options. The Industrial Hardware’s diamond knurling and tactile design delivers on utilitarian form and function.   See Waterstone in House Beautiful Online here: Faucet Story  |  Hardware Story  

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Celebrity IOU Episodes on HGTV Feature Waterstone Faucets in Kitchen Renovations Projects

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If you tuned in to HGTV’s Celebrity IOU series this month, you may have noticed some familiar fixtures in some of the episodes. If you’re not familiar with Celeb IOU on HGTV, Property Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott partner each episode with a celebrity to gift a home renovation to a special person in their lives. Waterstone was excited to be a part of two projects – the renovation of Michael Buble’s grandfather’s home, which was gifted to his grandfather’s caretaker, as well as the renovation of the condo belonging to Jeremy Renner’s mother. The homes turned out beautifully, and we are particularly taken by the kitchens. Here are some of the design details: Michael Bublé Project The renovated home that once belonged to Michael Bublé’s grandfather was gifted to Minette, his grandfather’s longtime caretaker and honorary member of the Bublé family. Before the renovation, the Vancouver home was quite dated, boasting all-white décor and closed off spaces. After less than four weeks, the redesigned home was given a modern update while still honoring the original white-on-white style that was beloved by Bublé’s grandparents. The kitchen now features soft white cabinets, an oak island with a stone waterfall countertop and eye-popping black accents in the cabinet wall and in our Industrial PLP Pulldown Faucet. The matte black finish breaks up the white space, and the result is a contemporary kitchen that now leads seamlessly into the living room, creating the perfect gathering space for Minette’s large family. See more before and after images of the project here Jeremy Renner Project The outdated condo belonging to Jeremy Renner’s mom, who moved to Los Angeles to be closer to her family, was given a much needed update by Renner and the Scott brothers. The home before the renovation hadn’t been touched since the 1970s, which was evident in its mirrored walls and small, enclosed kitchen. Renner, who has renovated over 25 homes himself, was seeking a transitional design with a modern aesthetic and rustic elements throughout for his mom’s new living space. The updated kitchen now has two-tone white and navy cabinetry, luxe porcelain countertops, a farmhouse style sink and our Satin Brass Hampton Faucet and accessories. We love how the Hampton faucet ties together the brass details throughout the kitchen, a design that mixes both traditional and contemporary styles to create an elegant, old-meets-new space. See more before and after images of the project here

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A Look at Waterstone in the Annual Pasadena Showcase House

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The Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts is an all-volunteer non-profit organization founded in 1948 and known for producing one of the biggest showcase houses in the country each year. The 2020 Pasadena Showcase House of Design is a Federal Country estate in Arcadia, California, built in 1937 and designed by Gerard R. Colcord, an esteemed Hollywood Society architect. Each room in the Federal-Revival home was designed by 17 different interior designers, including Jake Galang of Ilustracion by Jake, Corp, who transformed the former sewing room into a beautiful and highly functional laundry room. Check out our discussion with her here: Is this your first time participating in the Pasadena Showcase House?Yes, this is my first time participating on my own and I loved the whole experience. It gave me a chance to be myself and self express. Years ago when I was working for my mentor and her partners, they were part of it and although I had a taste of what it is to be involved in a showhouse, it is different when you are at the forefront and the driving force on the creative side. How did you come up with the design vision for the upstairs laundry room? Did the owners have specific requests for that space?Walking through the house, I was immediately drawn to the symmetry of this room. The dormer window was perfectly centered within the space and that was part of the architectural detail. The existing cabinetry was so charming, but we needed to make it more functional. I kept the footprint of the Millwork and further enhanced the window by adding a built-in bench. We were given an option to either convert the former sewing room/nursery to a craft room or a second laundry. I gave conceptual and detailed drawings for both but at the back of my mind I was thinking it would be good if [the owners] picked laundry, as my design and palette would be unexpected and not a typical one. The owners opted for the latter. How would you describe your design aesthetic in general? How does it compare to the style of the showcase home?My design aesthetic is a juxtaposition of period styles with new trends. [Pasadena] Showcase 2020 is a 1937 Federal Country estate. As you wander around the house, the details on cased openings, stringer on stairs, hardwood floor patterns, dormer windows, full wallpaper on walls and ceilings gives a vintage vibe. To give it a fresh look and a nod to sustainability, I added Bohemian geometric patterns and Satin Brass accents. I merged it with a classic palette, millwork and hardware. What drew you to Waterstone’s Contemporary PLP Faucet? Which finish was used and why?I am completely taken by Waterstone’s PLP faucet as it has a sleek base and the spout has a continuous, smooth line that ends with an industrial look, pulldown spray. Vintage + modern, right?! Another plus is the height. I purposely placed the farm sink near the window for natural light but I had to deal with the sloped ceiling. I am very familiar with Waterstone as I use it a lot for my custom projects. I know they have different faucet heights and types from the same collection. I used the 16” high Contemporary PLP in Satin Brass finish as it works with my cabinet hardware and lighting. Sustainability is another reason I chose Waterstone. It is made in USA which lessens the carbon footprint, and I have been to the factory and have seen each part being made, finished and put together painstakingly. The door to the laundry room is very unique, having built in shelves and a hidden pullout hamper. What are some of the other organizational features that you included in the room’s design?With roughly only 140 square feet of space, I added a recessed ironing board on the wall, stacked the compact size washer and dryer, pullout storage at sink and lots of open shelves, pigeon holes and full height cabinets. Did you encounter any obstacles or challenges when designing the space? If so, how did you work through them?We have a limited space and there was no existing plumbing, venting for appliances as it was a Sewing Room. But working with the right team and having good resources helped me develop the design. I stacked a compact size washer and ventless dryer. For plumbing I used the Contemporary PLP prep size faucet which gave me space to add a floating shelf above the sloped ceiling. I made use of every inch and did vertical storage. Do you have advice for others who might be renovating a laundry room? Are there any specific details (like a faucet) that shouldn’t be missed?Selection of appliances and plumbing is a significant phase in renovation. Make sure you know the story behind the brand and check for reviews and reputation. Specifically with a faucet, this is the most abused fixture in a laundry. It has to withstand constant handling, can quickly change the temperature from hot to cold or vice versa. You need to consider the size, style, finish and what functions you need. Not only does it have to look good but it needs to feel good.

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Inside Tieghan Gerard’s Half Baked Harvest Studio Barn Kitchen

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Tieghan Gerard is a best-selling cookbook author and founder of popular food blog Half Baked Harvest. Based in Colorado, Tieghan built her dream HBH Studio Barn where she experiments with recipes and photographs her creations for her blog and 2 million followers on Instagram. Tieghan spoke with us about building the perfect studio kitchen, sharing advice and insights on must-haves for a professional cooking space. Can you share a little bit about yourself and the background of Half Baked Harvest? Sure! My mom and I started HBH in 2012…I had just finished High School, where I also received my Associate’s Degree. We figured that there was a lot for both of us to learn in starting a food blog, so why not give it a try..who cares if only 5 people read it. Now here we are 8 years later. I am one of seven kids, and I began cooking for my family in an attempt to reign in some of the chaos of my large family (it didn’t work!). I’ve now written two books, one a New York Times Bestseller, just completed my first product line, and have some really fun projects in the works. It’s crazy to see how far we have come! You renovated an old horse barn to use as your Half Baked Harvest studio space; how long did that process take? Renovating the horse barn took about a year. I worked and lived out of that barn for about 2 years before outgrowing it. We then took on the huge undertaking of building the HBH Studio Barn. This took over 2 years to complete. I now solely live in the little renovated horse barn, and I solely work in the HBH Studio Barn. What are some of the standout features of the kitchen space and why were they important to you to include? I love the giant island in the kitchen. It gives me so much versatility in working. I have a prep sink at the end of the island, and a larger, main sink, across from the island. Having two sinks is key. I love all the work space I have here. You have called the kitchen the most important room in the studio, and expressed the difficulty in getting the kitchen plan just right. What were some of the challenges faced in creating the perfect studio kitchen? The main difficulties we had in getting the kitchen plan just right mainly stemmed from the building aspect. Finding quality people was very difficult, and working with the county was a challenge as well. Those were our biggest difficulties. But beyond that, some of the things we added to after completion, to get just right, were proper track lighting and more electrical outlets. We also added a sink in the pantry. You used Waterstone’s Traditional Positive Lock Pulldown (PLP) faucets in the kitchen and the Annapolis faucets in the pantry and bathroom. What drew you to those styles? Which finish was used and why that choice? As soon as Waterstone was brought to our attention by the two designers we worked with at Park and Oak we fell in love. I love the classic style of the faucets we chose, each one is almost like a piece of art. They’re not only beautiful, they’re highly functional. And they’re made with quality materials and manufactured right here in the USA.. I love that! We chose the Classic Bronze finish for the prep sink and main sink. They present a very vintage, yet fresh tone. In the pantry, we went with the Annapolis Kitchen Faucet in Black Nickel. And we have 3 Annapolis Bar Faucets in Solid Brass in the huge trough sink in the downstairs bathroom. I love their old world feel. How important is quality in a kitchen faucet? Especially for someone in this line of work, who is using one at such a high frequency. It is crucial. Not only am I using the faucets all day long, but the amount of dishes we do each day is pretty overwhelming. Just ask my dad..he’s my end of day clean up crew. Even with the two of us working together, it still takes up to two hours each day to clean. As someone whose life revolves around cooking and spending time in the kitchen, what’s your advice for anyone renovating or building their own kitchen space? What are the big details that shouldn’t be missed? That’s a really good question, I’ve done it twice now, and still made mistakes each time. I really do believe that investing in quality products is key. Many items like faucets aren’t built to last more than a few years. Replacing them is much more costly than doing it right the first time. Lighting and electricity are also very important. Make sure you take time to really go over the lighting/electrical plan. It’s worth it to work with a professional on this. Lighting, appliances, and faucets are key in a real working kitchen.  

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As Seen In Domino: A Versatile West Village Loft with Waterstone

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Waterstone made a recent appearance in a whimsical home featured in the Fall 2020 issue of Domino. The Manhattan apartment is home to Maria Dueñas Jacobs, founder of kids accessories brand Super Smalls, her husband and three daughters. The loft-like space in the West Village was built for every living, entertaining and family need, with strategic design decisions that are both child-friendly and sophisticated. The open and airy 4-bedroom home has a neutral color palette mixed with lavender and dusty blush hues and standout artwork by female artists. The kitchen employs a quartzite backsplash and blue-grey upper cabinetry, a soothing contrast to the walnut lower cabinetry, island and counter stools. Our Contemporary PLP Faucet and Contemporary Pot Filler are the perfect additions to the versatile and multi-functional space.

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As Seen In House Beautiful: October Issue Features Waterstone in 2 Kitchen Renovation Projects

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We’re excited to share multiple Waterstone appearances in the October issue of House Beautiful! The Kitchen Issue features so many beautiful projects, and Waterstone can be seen in two of them – one project is located in Pacific Palisades, California and the other in Houston, Texas. While each home flaunts quite different design styles, both have used the Traditional Gantry Pulldown Faucet as a kitchen focal point. Pacific Palisades: Sea of Blue This Californian home was slowly renovated over the course of nearly ten years, with the kitchen being the last room to be reworked for the family of seven. Designer Caren Rideau created a dreamy kitchen with a built-in coffee space, a “sommelier center,” a walk-in pantry and direct access to the backyard. The kitchen is outfitted in hues of blue and patterned tile, as well as four Waterstone faucets: the Traditional Gantry plus accessories, two Traditional PLP Faucets (one on the island and another in the larder) and a Pot Filler. Every faucet is a gorgeous addition to the extremely practical space. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caren Rideau (@thekitchendesigngroup) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caren Rideau (@thekitchendesigngroup) Houston: Chateau Chic Designer Nina Magon said her clients “wanted something that was a little more wow,” and this kitchen project is exactly that. The dramatic kitchen juxtaposes old-world French influences with modern glam and layered visual accents. The Traditional Gantry faucet was placed right in front of a half-moon shaped window in the center of a cobblestone wall, which is complemented by concrete countertops and custom black metal and glass shelving. On top of the Calacatta marble island is the Towson Prep Faucet, and the adjacent accent wall with hand-painted terra-cotta tile houses our Pot Filler and a La Cornue stove. See more of these projects on House Beautiful’s website: Pacific Palisades | Houston

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Complement Your Waterstone Faucet Suite with Cabinet Hardware

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When designing a kitchen, the style choices for faucets and cabinetry should be considered together and thought of as an ensemble for creating a complete design scheme. Waterstone has solved this problem by providing the ability to “suite” a Waterstone faucet – finished in a choice of 32 finishes and custom color-matching finish options – with coordinated accessories that now include cabinet hardware. The decorative hardware complements Waterstone’s contemporary and traditional faucet suites in style, reflecting the designs of the Annapolis, Hampton, Towson, Fulton, Hunley and Parche collections. The variety of finish options means that our customers can create the exact kitchen design vision of their choosing so that cabinets and faucets match in finish, style and durability. Now it’s easy for every kitchen accessory need to match the traditional or contemporary style of a Waterstone faucet. Waterstone’s cabinet hardware is made from solid brass or stainless steel and includes multiple sizes of knobs, t-pulls, post pulls, cabinet pulls, drawer pulls and appliance pulls.

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As Seen In HGTV Magazine: The Contemporary PLP in a Nautical-Chic Vacation Home

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Waterstone recently appeared in the July/August issue of HGTV Magazine which featured the Hayes family’s vacation home in Sherwood Forest, a woodsy community by the Severn River outside Annapolis, Maryland. Fans of Waterstone may remember our founder Chris Kuran’s connection to Annapolis, where he lived and attended the U.S. Naval Academy, fondly naming a Waterstone faucet after the city. The home is the perfect getaway for the family of six, who love spending their time outdoors. Sarah Hayes is an architect and directed the new build, which recreates the rustic cabin that was originally on the property. The exterior maintains a rustic feel appropriate for the home’s forest environment, painted in a deep, earthy green and boasting a front porch with a rich mahogany ceiling. If the outside of the home can be described as cabin-like, the interior is “chic cottage-meets-nautical.” The light and airy kitchen features white Shaker-style cabinets, white oak floors, a white quartize island and Waterstone’s extended reach Contemporary PLP Pulldown Faucet. Nautical-inspired details shine through the shiplap accents and a pair of pendants that were salvaged from an old ship. The kitchen balances the welcoming coziness that’s present in the rest of the home with a contemporary and upscale functionality, exemplified through our PLP Faucet in the chrome? finish along with the stainless steel appliances. See more of the beautiful home at hgtv.com Contemporary PLP Pulldown Faucet

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Waterstone Founder & President Chris Kuran Interviewed on ‘Around the House with Eric G’

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Waterstone’s Founder and President Chris Kuran was recently interviewed by Eric Goranson for his widely syndicated radio program, ‘Around the House with Eric G’. Along with a popular podcast, Eric has a radio show that is syndicated to more than 16 million listeners. Chris shared his education and military background, his introduction to the high-end decorative kitchen market and early details of building the company. He also discussed why it’s important to him for Waterstone to be a true “Made in America” brand and how he came up with the innovative designs and names for Waterstone’s most iconic faucets. Listen to the full interview on Eric’s podcast.

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