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Kinked Bathroom Taps

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Flaminia Fold Faucet Delivers a Seemingly Restrained Stream

— June 18, 2012 — Art & Design
A kinked hose and a bent pipe have been reinterpreted as a piece of interior plumbing hardware in the form of the Ceramica Flaminia Fold Faucet. It has been manufactured of a gleaming chrome material, sculpted with smooth contours and a formal fullness, with unexpected features interrupting its flow.

Lorenzo Damiani designed three models of the tap that might be used for bathtubs, washroom sinks and kitchen basins. A pair of these exhibits not one but two distinctive creases in the strong metal, reducing the openings in the tubes to slender slits through which the water must pass. This affects the shape of the stream dispensed and provides a playful twist to the polished aesthetic of the fixtures.

The Ceramica Flaminia Fold Faucet is accompanied by towel racks and hooks, a toilet paper holder, a toilet bowl cleaner and a shelf to match for a whimsically winsome collection.
Trend Themes
1. Kinked Interior Plumbing - The trend of incorporating kinked designs into interior plumbing hardware opens up opportunities for unique and visually intriguing product offerings.
2. Playful Water Stream Dispensing - Designing faucets with features that affect the shape of the stream dispensed introduces innovation into the traditional faucet market.
3. Whimsical Plumbing Collections - The trend of creating whimsical plumbing collections offers the opportunity for businesses to create coordinating fixtures that add a touch of charm to home interiors.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Plumbing - The interior plumbing industry can explore incorporating kinked designs and innovative water dispensing features into their product offerings.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of whimsical plumbing collections by creating coordinating fixtures that appeal to consumers looking for unique design elements.
3. Bathroom Accessories - The bathroom accessories industry can expand their product lines by offering matching towel racks, hooks, toilet paper holders, and shelves that complement the whimsical style of the Ceramica Flaminia Fold Faucet.
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