If the 2014 Watermark Awards were a fashion magazine, every page would be dog-eared. The articles from Remodeling's sister publication Builder showcase each project and will give you details about their concepts, goals, and design, but we know you're still wondering: who are they wearing?! Of the 16 winning projects in 2014, designers specified a Miele dishwasher in six kitchens, and eight chose a Wolf range, making those brands prime for "who wore it best?" debates. In addition, our product editors spotted a variety of high-end brands on the Watermark red carpet that helped add just the right finishes and fixtures to all of these best-dressed designs.
Bain Ultra Meridian 55 Bath
Douglas VaderHorn's bathroom design in a Classical Revival residence seems more elegant dressing room than bathroom. But along the back wall, behind the mirrored surfaces and calming décor, you'll find BainUltra's contemporary Meridian 55 tub. The undermount can be equipped with functions including massage, aroma, and chromatherapy, to touch nearly all the senses. Opt for Geysair jets for deep-down massage in the Thermomasseur option or a WarmTouch shell with three heating zones in the ThermaSens option. Available in four standard colors and five upgraded colors. BainUltra | 800.463.2187 | bainultra.com
Caesarstone Frosty Carrina Surfacing
Caesarstone's Classic Color collection ranges from neutral salt-and-pepper motifs to vivid color blends. The cool Frosty Carrina colorway was chosen by Paul Benson for the Biltmore residence. Choose from polished, honed matte or honed non-glossy finishes to add the right effect to your next project. Caesarstone | 877.978.2789 | caesarstoneus.com
Cotto D’Este Kerlite Stoneware Flooring
Kerlite, a laminated stoneware, comes in ultra-thin 3 millimeter slabs and features a high degree of elasticity and resistance, the maker says. The material was again chosen for the kitchen design in the Biltmore Residence by Paul Benson. Made of lightweight porcelain, the durable material is suitable for shower enclosures, walls, kitchen countertops, and even high-traffic flooring. The 300- centimeter-by-100-centimeter production size offers a variety of format options. Cotto d'Este | cottodeste.it/en
Dornbracht Tara Logic Tub Filler
Dornbracht's classic Tara collection makes an appearance in architect Erik Bloom's Castenada residence design. The contemporary collection features sharp, geometric contours to enhance its elegance. Look for the deck-mounted three-hole tub mixer and accompanying handshower in Castenada's crisp and cool master bath. The tub filler features an 8 5/8-inch projection, with larger projections available upon request. The hand shower offers a 2.38 gallon per minute flow rate. Chrome, platinum, and matte platinum finishes are available, as well as two special edition finishes: Tara White and Tara Black in matte white and black, respectively. The Tara collection spans dozens of products across bath and kitchen applications for a cohesive look throughout the home. Dornbracht | 800.774.1181 | dornbracht.com
Hansgrohe Allegro E Kitchen Faucet
The bright and open kitchen in Daniel Shumaker's Hillside Residence design features the statement Allegro E kitchen faucet from Hansgrohe island. The product line features a range of professional-style faucets including pull-downs, pull-outs, prep and bar applications, and wall-mount pot fillers. The maker's HighArc models allow for plenty of room for large pots or vases underneath, and add heft to the design of the main sink area, while SemiArc options keep a lower profile. Choose from chrome or Steel Optik finishes. Hansgrohe | 800.334.0455 | hansgrohe-usa.com
Miele Dishwashers
Of the 16 Watermark Award-winning projects this year, 11 included kitchen remodels, and six of those specified a Miele dishwasher. The brand's latest introduction to its dishwasher line is the Futura ProfiLine, touted as its fastest integrated dishwasher to date. With an impressive 23-minute ProSpeed cycle, home cooks will be able to wash the salad plates before it's time to serve dessert. Other features include Miele's 3D cutlery tray that adjust to fit oversized cooking utensils, a FlexiCare basket system to hold hard-to-clean and fragile items securely, and four BrilliantLight LEDs to illuminate the interior. Miele | mieleusa.com
WetStyle Cube Collection Lavatory
Striking geometric forms in the Cube collection offer a modern interpretation of stone washbasins from the French countryside. The line’s bathtubs, lavatories, and vessel sinks, (shown) are produced using Wetmar BiO, an eco-friendly material made of soy and mineral stone. The firm says the non-porous material is slip resistant and strong. Both high-gloss and matte finishes are available. www.wetstyle.ca. Griffin Enright Architects specified a Wet Style Cube Collection sink in the master bath of its Mandeville Canyon residence design. WetStyle | 888.536.9001 | wetstyle.ca
Wolf Dual-Fuel Range
No fewer than eight 2014 Watermark Award winners selected Wolf for the range/oven component of their kitchen designs. Several designs, including Stuart Cohen and Julie Hacker's Chicago kitchen-with-a-view, called out the maker's 48-inch dual-fuel range, which provides the high performance combination of a gas range top and two electric convection ovens. A wide variety of cooktop configurations come standard with dual-stacked surface burners for precise temperature control. Homeowners may specify black, stainless steel, or signature red knobs to accent the stainless steel finish. Wolf | 800.222.7820 | subzero-wolf.com
