Smart Home Control System From Orro
Orro’s Smart Living System is a human-centric, wellness-driven lighting and smart home control system in the form of a standard-sized light switch. The company’s newest device, Orro S, provides automatic lighting at a price the company says aims to suit every budget. By detecting motion, sound, and light, Orro devices respond with automated adjustments to not only control home lighting but also to conserve energy. The system adapts to homeowners’ habits and preferences, reducing lighting use by as much as 80%, the company says. Compatible with other smart home devices and systems, such as Alarm.com, Sonos, Nest, Ring, Ecobee, and Control.
Island Stone's Concrete-Look Glass Tile
Island Stone’s Impressions Collection explores the natural variations of concrete in a glass tile format, with muted hues blended into glossy surfaced fused glass. Impressions comes in three colorways: Fossil Gloss and Glacier Gloss, which offer variations of light browns and grays, respectively, as well as Horizon Blue Gloss (shown), a subtle blue tone. The collection features modern subway tile in 2-by-8-inch and 3.5-by-12-inch sizes, as well as some other shapes and formats.
Biofuel Fireplace From NetZero
The NetZero Renew biofuel fireplace is powered by renewable bioethanol and can be installed in a NetZero firebox or can be custom built on site for any room in the house with no venting required, the company says. NetZero’s patented Burning Ethanol Vapor (BEV) fuel is contained in a closed, cooled tank and is converted into vapor when the fireplace is turned on. The burn process is monitored by a microprocessor and multiple safety sensors; flames can be customized with the company’s LED lighting packages.
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Fridge + Furniture by Room & Board / True Residential
Room & Board Business Interiors partnered with True Residential to create Amherst, an innovative modern cabinet with built-in refrigeration. Beneath the Cambria stone top and wood case, Amherst hides a refrigerator with interior LED illumination. Whether functioning as a luxury addition or a storage solution, Amherst works as a design-forward, high-performance piece suitable for the home or office, the company says.
Samsung Home Automation
Samsung’s recently launched Home Hub device helps homeowners manage appliances and streamline chores and responsibilities on a shared system that connects to every product within the SmartThings ecosystem. SmartThings Cooking offers interactive tools for planning, purchasing, and prepping meals, while SmartThings Clothing Care connects to compatible washer and dryer units for customized care options. Home Hub also pairs with SmartThings Pet to allow homeowners to check on their animals using an integrated camera system. The 8.4-inch tablet can be operated from its dock or used on the go around the home and features voice control options.
Sintered Stone From Neolith
Neolith launched its newest Classtone Collection during the 2022 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, featuring eight color options specifically crafted for the North American market. Classtone offers a versatile range of marbled whites and natural tones in the manufacturer’s traditional sintered stone material. (Whitehaven pattern, shown.)
Spring-Inspired Wallpaper by Graham & Brown
Graham & Brown, a leading paint and wallpaper manufacturer in the U.K., has introduced a collection of floral and botanical wallpapers for the spring season, along with paired paint options in complementary hues. The Spring Collection’s patterns include Tigerlily, Edulis (shown, in Sky), and Borneo, and come with an accompanying guide for selecting paints and fabrics.
New Oak and Vinyl Flooring Colorways by Duchateau
Duchateau recently expanded its hardwood and vinyl flooring collections with new colorways that pair sleek design with durability. The 10-color LVT Kindred Collection (pictured) showcases hues that range from light and raw, to deep espresso, all offered in 9-inch planks with a triple lock system and waterproof, scratch-resistant finish. Duchateau’s popular Lineage Collection also comes in five new colors: Ava, Kayla, Hannah, Olivia, and Sophia, ranging from warm to cool tones with grain-heavy textures and naturally aged hues.
Decorative Lighting From Progress Lighting
Progress Lighting’s decorative fixture launch highlights more than 200 new fixtures with design themes that include traditional silhouettes, luxe industrial styles, and statement fixtures. The decorative lighting selections include the League and Merry collections, which are explicitly designed for the builder market and offer in-demand aesthetics at an attainable price point. (Adley matte black, shown.)
Natural Quartz Stone From Antolini
The most recent addition to Italian company Antolini’s Exclusive Collection is Cristallo Roots, a natural quartz surface that mixes muted hues with streams of dark color. Because Antolini pulls its quartz straight from natural quarries, the Exclusive Collection features organic veining in a range of colors and patterns. Antolini’s trademark Azerocare treatment offers polished marble, onyx, and soft quartzite protection from etching and staining caused by contact with acid-based foods.
