Insights

October 16, 2026 Warm Towels, Thoughtful Design: A Guide to Luxury Towel Warmers Towel warmers rarely open the design conversation, but they’re often the detail clients can’t imagine living without once they’ve experienced one. This piece looks at four brands shaping that category: Amba’s versatile, budget-friendly range of hardwired and plug-in models; Sterlingham’s handcrafted solid-brass construction and custom-built options; Vogue’s architectural UK-made designs, including coordinating decorative radiators; and Vernon’s understated, dependable performance across a range of finishes. Together, they make the case that a well-chosen towel warmer is as much a design decision as a comfort one. Read more

October 15, 2026 A Recipe for Wellness: A Look Into Bathing Therapies Wellness has become inseparable from bath design, and manufacturers are responding with far more than a one-and-done soak. This piece explores the full range of bathing therapies now built into luxury tubs — from hydrotherapy jets, air baths, and whirlpools to chromotherapy lighting, audio and aromatherapy, and heat-retentive materials — and why finding the right combination matters as much as the tub itself. It’s a look at how bathing has evolved from a daily routine into a genuine tool for physical and mental wellness Read more

October 14, 2026 Designing for Life: Gessi’s Vision of Longevity Gessi’s Longevity campaign makes the case that true luxury isn’t about what’s new, but what continues to perform beautifully for decades. Signature collections like Habito, Inciso, Origini, and Via Manzoni already embody that philosophy with timeless forms and personalizable finishes, and the brand is now extending the vision into the kitchen with the multifunction Essenza system and the new Vitra collection. It’s a look at how one of Italy’s leading design houses thinks about longevity across the entire home. Read more

October 13, 2026 Harmony of Modern and Legacy: Why Samuel Heath’s New Finishes Honor 200 Years of British Craft Samuel Heath’s 200-year partnership with craftsmanship gets a contemporary update with two new finishes: Anthracite, a burnished, gunmetal-toned surface with warm undertones, and Old Brass Matt, a hand-brushed, pre-aged finish that nods to 1980s antique brass with a more refined edge. Both are now on full display alongside the brand’s expanding One Hundred Collection, where the Modern design draws from Aston Martin’s sleek lines and the Luxe version takes inspiration from an unlikely source: the cricket bat. DJ Bath Plus is proud to be one of the select Northern California showrooms carrying Samuel Heath. Read more

October 9, 2026 Functional Art Meets Innovation: A Conversation with Vast Design Studio Co-Founder James Byford After winning Kitchen & Bath Business’ 2025 Bathroom Product of the Year for its concrete bathtub, Vast Design Studio co-founder James Byford sat down with DJ Bath + Plus to talk about what’s really behind the brand’s sculptural, handcrafted tubs and basins. Byford discusses the materials science that solved concrete’s traditional weaknesses — weight, cracking, maintenance — the brand’s near-unlimited customization through Pantone-matched finishes, and why every Vast piece, despite advanced engineering underneath, is still finished entirely by hand. It’s a conversation about treating bath fixtures as functional art, not just product. Read more

October 9, 2026 Where Craft Meets Light: Why Fantini’s Venezia Handles Are Redefining Decorative Hardware Fantini’s Venezia collection returns with a richer, more decorative evolution of the handle line originally developed with Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez. Rooted in Murano glassmaking, the new release pairs luminous, textured glass with refined metal finishes, extending Fantini’s signature architectural clarity into warmer, more transitional interiors. Business Development Manager Diego Zanatta credits the original Venezia with establishing Fantini as a true design brand, and this latest expansion continues that collaborative, craft-driven philosophy. The Venezia handles are now on display in the showroom at DJ Bath + Plus. Read more

October 5, 2026 Mr. Steam - Health is the new wealth Steam’s true value is deeply human, providing a necessary space to decompress. Steam offers stillness and supports daily health rituals—from exercise recovery and respiratory comfort to muscle relaxation and emotional decompression. With wellness now shaping architecture and homeowner priorities at every level, the challenge is showing how seamlessly steam integrates into daily life. Showrooms and specifiers must ask clients how they recharge to design spaces for restoration. Ultimately, steam proves that an ancient tradition remains vital to the future of residential design. Read more

October 5, 2026 Form Follows Function: Why Linki by Acquaco Is Redefining Italian Faucet Design Linki by Acquaco brings a new European plumbing brand to Bay Area designers, pairing Italian-made stainless steel construction with a quietly confident, architectural design language. Developed in partnership with ceramics specialist AeT Italia, the collection spans sculptural, minimalist faucets like Puro and Stylo to the color-accented Insert line, with finishes ranging from satin to polished stainless and a full palette of PVD colors. Now on exclusive display at DJ Bath + Plus in San Francisco, Linki offers interior designers a fresh, versatile option that moves easily between contemporary, transitional, and historic spaces. Read more

October 5, 2026 Timeless by Design: Why Barber Wilsons Continues to Define Enduring Luxury In an industry obsessed with what is new, Barber Wilsons has spent nearly 130 years perfecting what lasts. Hear from longtime brand representative Sarah Jenkinson on the difference between bespoke and custom, why the company calls its newest collection evolutionary rather than transitional, and the remarkable true story of a repair made to Queen Elizabeth II's own bathtub at Sandringham. Barber Wilsons is on display now at DJ Bath + Plus. Read more