Inspired by turn-of-the-century charm and backed by the Kohler Company’s 140 years...
Inspired
by turn-of-the-century charm and backed by the Kohler Company’s 140 years of
quality craftsmanship, the KOHLER Artifacts bathroom faucet collection brings a
new level of personalization to the bath. Artifacts invites the homeowner to
confidently select details that reflect a taste and style that is theirs alone
by choosing from three spouts and three handles—all available in five finishes.
“There’s this undeniable thrill that comes with
discovering a piece that resonates with your design aesthetic, whether it’s an
antique uncovered at a salvage shop or a vintage treasure snatched up from your
travels,” says Julie Kober, Kohler Faucets product manager. “Curating your own
Artifacts faucet evokes that same feeling.”
And just as classic design sees a resurgence in kitchen
and bath trends, the introduction of the Artifacts collection couldn’t be more
timely. Its Edwardian roots play well in traditional and transitional
baths—even in modern spaces, where its timeless form offers an historic
juxtaposition for a more eclectic aesthetic. Fifteen accessories, including a
tumbler, soap dispenser and a toilet paper carriage make it easy to create a complete,
cohesive look.
Artifacts’ design may embody all
that is old world, but its digital experience is anything but. On kohler.com,
homeowners and members of the trade can explore the collection’s design
possibilities with a configurator
tool
that allows users to get a realistic visualization of how the different spouts, handles and
finishes interplay from the comfort of their own home, whether its on a laptop,
tablet or mobile device. Faucet designs can then be shared through social media
outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Pinterest. “Making the online
shopping experience interactive not only better serves the consumer, but helps
capture the essence of the collection and ignites inspiration for the space,”
Kober says, which is especially important given recent findings from a Harris
Interactive poll: 45 percent of those surveyed turn to
their smartphones to research products, while 81 percent research on their PCs.
“While Artifacts reflects the growing trend in traditional design, it reflects
the even bigger trend of empowering the consumer to create something truly her
own—and Artifacts is right in line with both.”
About Kohler Co.
Kohler
Faucets is a global organization and part of the Kohler Co. Kitchen & Bath
Group. With plants in North America, China, Egypt, the United Kingdom and
France, it is a leading manufacturer of kitchen and bath faucets, showering
products and decorative accessories – marketed globally under the brand names
KOHLER, Mira, Jacob Delafon and Rada.