Groupe GM ’ s Ecofill is a refillable and traceable ecofriendly dispenser , part of its Care About Earth initiative .
THE LUXURY ( BATHROOM ) WISHLIST
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A founder and principal architect , Alexander Zilberman Architecture : “ I ’ d make the bathroom roomier and integrate radiant heating and cooling in the floor . Then clad every surface in a luxurious natural material that harmonizes with the stay and design concepts and install a large ceiling-mounted rain shower . A sound system with speakers concealed in the walls and an olfactory experience produced through an air flow system .”
ADA Cosmetics Atelier is a customization tool for hotel amenities .
stocked their bathrooms with off-the-shelf products , putting operators on the hook if something should break or go missing . These days , Conair Hospitality offers coffeemakers , mirrors , scales and more , in addition to its ubiquitous hairdryers .
Properties can order products in uniform quantities , safe in the knowledge that everything has been designed for rough , repeated use .
New in 2024 is the Conair “ Turbo ExtremeSteam ,” a handheld steamer-iron combo
with a built-in sensor that pauses steaming when placed on a flat surface and starts again when upright . The company also unveiled “ Stay by Cuisinart ,” a line of in-room kitchen appliances , such as toasters , blenders and coffeemakers with one-button operation and built-in safety systems like an automatic shutoff .
Despite Conair Hospitality ’ s best efforts to make their product as hazard-free as possible , from automated shutdowns to flame-retardant material , their products are
Lauren Rottet , founding principal and president , Rottet Studio : “ I love a good bathtub , one with something to hold a lovely silk or cashmere robe , and a small end-table for wine or a cocktail and a book . A threeway mirror in a dressing area adjacent to the bathroom , and magnifying mirrors , like one I ’ m currently designing , that fits in the middle of the vanity , so it ’ s well-lit from both sides .”
Brent Zeigler , president ,
Dyer Brown & Associates : “ A sound system is always nice . I ’ d also suggest towel warmers and great towels — soft , absorbent and not threadbare . A great feature is motion-activated nightlight integrated into the vanity space that comes on automatically during night . Great products make a big difference , too . High-quality toiletries are always appreciated and remembered .”
often tested by unscrupulous guests in ways not even the most seasoned engineer could
envision . “ You do your best ,” said Rutherford . “ But you can ’ t out-engineer stupid .”
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