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BATHROOM PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
THE GROHTHERM SMARTCONTROL SHOWER

GrohTherm SmartControl
and Rapido SmartBox
by GROHE

TRIM was designed to deliver proficient water
temperature and flow rate control through pushand-turn buttons and offers the option of having
up to three shower outlets controlled through a
low-profile wall plate. Behind the wall, the Rapido
SmartBox Universal Rough-In Valve simplifies
the installation by positioning the water supply
inlets at the bottom of the valve to correspond
with supply lines that come up from the floor.
"SmartControl is a technology that gives the
user a feeling of digital precision without the need
for digital technology,"said Michael Seum, GROHE's vice president of design. "Digital platforms,
while very interesting, do not offer the direct tactile
experience and feedback this offers, and they are
much more expensive and complicated to install."
SmartControl, which starts at $653, features ergonomic button handles with user-friendly icons.
It is available in concealed and exposed versions
to fit a variety of bathroom styles, and it is offered
in square or round designs with chrome, brushednickel or moon white finishes.
"We designed SmartControl with the user experience in mind: Simply select the desired water
outlet with clear icons and independently adjust
the water flow for each outlet or individual spray,"
said Seum."It's a personal experience for the consumer every time, and there is no digital system
that can replicate this experience at the moment."
This year's judges chose this as the Bathroom
Product of the Year for the following reasons:

" Brand reliability
" Price point
" Ease of use

" Functionality
" Innovative installation

"The best attributes of this product are the
rough-in valve that accommodates plumbing lines
from the floor and the integrated sealing system
that prevents leaking in the wall," said Erin Serventi, one of this year's judges.
It also comes with TurboStat technology, a thermostat that provides the user with the preferred
water temperature within a fraction of a second
and keeps it consistent throughout the shower
experience. A SafeStop button prevents the water
temperature from heating to more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and an integrated sealing system
keeps water from seeping in behind the wall.
As far as future ideas for SmartControl, Seum
says we will have to wait and see, but the company
does have plans for this innovative user experience.

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Editor’s Note
Show Director’s Note
Happenings
Trends
KBIS 2019 Preview
Universal Design
Research Roundup
Small Spaces
Balanced Budget
What's Hot
What's Cool
A Daring Collaboration
Vive la France
Check out the winners of our 2018 Product Innovator Awards
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