What’s On Tap at Designer Bath

On January 22nd, we opened up our Beverly showroom after-hours to host our first “What’s On Tap” Showroom Sampler event. The format for the evening consisted of six different stations manned with representatives from a number of the quality brands that we offer. Each rep came prepared to share new prototypes and product information with an audience consisting of design/build professionals.

Air injection technology delivers invigorating high-performance showers.

Faucets are the true jewelry of the bath with many unique styles to choose from.

A sense of humour comes in handy when selling toilets that come with directions.

A tour of our contractor training room complete with live boilers and radiant heat.

Guests were divided into small groups and spent 10 minutes at each station. The coordinator for the night’s event, Designer Bath and Salem Plumbing Supply sales consultant Beezee Honan, designed the evening as both an educational and networking opportunity, “Many people came up to me to let me know that they thought they knew a lot about our product lines, but they learned something new at every station. That was great to hear, because everyone is busy and if they come to one of our events, we want it to be worth their time.”

Robin Davis, Mindy Sevinor-Feinberg, Beezee Honan

Beer on tap served by Henry’s Market

John Kelsey, Karen Swanson, David West

Todd Moreschi, Amanda Greaves, Michael Musinski, Kristina and Kirby Crestin

Pat Yagjian, Barbara Bradlee, Ginny von Rueden

Burger Bar // Henry’s Catering

Dave and Katherine Hawkins

“Doing the rotation worked out great ... the reps did a good job and we learned a lot about the products, more so than if we just wandered around on our own. The food and drink were nice, too. The events at Designer Bath are really top notch all the way around.” – designer, Katherine Hawkins

Product demonstrations were presented by:

Mark Sorenson for 
Century Bathworks, Fairmont, Native Trails,
Rohl, Strasser, Victoria + Albert

Jeff Sargent for Hansgrohe

Ron Retaleato for Duravit

Scott Chiras for Blanco, MTI, Robern

Luis Ramirez for Altmans

Jason Sevinor with raffle prize winner Molly Booth



  

Along with getting an exclusive preview of new prototypes and learning about the latest technologies in the decorative plumbing industry, guests also had the opportunity to take home some great raffle prizes (faucets, fixtures, and shower heads) donated by our participating manufacturers. All proceeds from raffle ticket sales were donated to Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity. Read about our recent partnership with Habitat for Humanity and the Home Builders Blitz 2012 here.

If you would like to be notified of upcoming showroom events, email Yvonne Blacker at yblacker@designerbath.com

Visit our facebook page for more What’s On Tap event photos. 

PHOTO CREDITS

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14  Andrew Swaine

6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 15  Yvonne Blacker

5 Gifts that Can’t be Wrapped

Comfort and Joy. We sing about it, we wish it for others, but how can we deliver on it? While there may not be a one size fits all solution, here are five special ways to surprise someone with a gift that keeps giving well beyond the holiday season. 

photo courtesy: Runtal

1. A Luxurious Get-a-Way: Gift Card to Designer Bath

Days begin and end in the bath. A space that is comfortable, well lit, and truly reflective of an individual’s personal design aesthetic (not the previous homeowner’s, for example) is a luxury that can be enjoyed on a day-to-day basis. A gift card from Designer Bath good towards shiny new fixtures, luxurious towel warmers, radiant heat installed under new tile ... this would be the ultimate gift for a new home owner or that special someone who has been dreaming of a bath upgrade. 

photo courtesy: Steamist
watch the video here

2. A Youthful Glow: Steam Bath from Steamist

Steam therapy hydrates dry skin, enhances collagen production, and helps to release the tensions of the day by relaxing sore, tired muscles. Creating a spa-like environment at home is one way to share the healthful benefits of steam year-round without the need to schedule appointments. 

photo courtesy: MTI

3. Virtual Levitation: A Good Long Soak  

A soaking tub is a lot more than just a pretty fixture (although some of them can certainly be considered sculptural works of art). Submerging the body in warm water induces relaxation while relieving stress on joints. Heat therapy quiets the mind and allows the body’s natural pain relievers to work more quickly and effectively. Radiant heat technology in the bath structure provides a warm surface for neck, back, and shoulders, allowing the user to escape reality in warm, enveloping comfort.   

image courtesy: Brizo
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4. Designer Model: Smart-Touch Plus Faucet by Brizo

The little black dress of elegant faucets, this sleek number featuring hands-free technology is part of an exclusive bath collection by international fashion designer Jason Wu for Brizo. Bonus gift: coordinating matte black accessories are available. The perfect fit for the fashionista on your list. 

image courtesy: Bain Ultra

5. Colorful Therapy Sessions: Vedana from Bain Ultra

The ultimate personal time out, the Vedana Therapeutic Care Unit offers four transporting experiences that foster overall well-being.  Light, color, scent, heat and sound are combined to create a guided sensory experience that can clear the mind, energize, and induce feelings of joy. 

Designer Bath will be open on Saturday, December 22nd from 9am to 4pm. Check out our special on sale now link for “take home today” gift giving. We will be closed on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Happy holidays!