Some brands elevate the everyday. They don’t just deliver water; they choreograph it—turning the simple act of washing into something worthy of architectural digest spreads and modern heirloom status. Kallista, DXV, and Newport Brass each represent a different facet of what “luxury” means today in kitchen and bath design. Their collections aren’t just premium. They’re purposeful. Artistic. Deeply considered.
Let’s get into why designers and homeowners with taste (and tastebuds) gravitate to these three.
Kallista: Design as a Discipline
Kallista doesn’t design faucets. They curate art for water. Every piece, whether minimalist or ornate, feels intentional—like it belongs in a gallery more than a utility room. The One Nazare collection is a case study in restraint. Developed with design studio Workshop/APD, it merges a streamlined aesthetic with tactile finishes. Think textured knurling, matte black or brushed French gold, and proportion so precise it feels like sculpture.
Then there’s Pinna Paletta, created with Laura Kirar. These are pieces you want to touch. The fluting detail is a nod to textiles, with handles that ripple like pleated silk. It’s the rare line that manages to feel both grounded and soft-spoken—perfect for powder rooms where elegance whispers instead of shouts.
For kitchens, the Juxtapose series by Mick De Giulio blends performance with polish. It’s commercial functionality dressed in a bespoke tuxedo. Every line is sleek but not sterile, bold without veering into industrial cliché. Pair it with a marble apron-front sink and it transforms the space.
Grid is Kallista’s most architectural statement. Hollow cubic handles. Minimal spouts. No flourishes. It’s for the purist who wants every detail stripped to form—and somehow still full of personality.
These collections shine in high-touch residential spaces—showpiece kitchens, hotel-style primary baths, modern lofts. They’re not just fixtures. They’re focal points.
DXV: Heritage Meets Hyper-Modern
DXV is a brand that reads like a love letter to design history—with a little time travel on the side. Each collection sits within a design movement: Classic, Golden Era, Modern, or Contemporary. But the pieces never feel stuck in the past. It’s heritage, reimagined.
Start with Golden Era Belshire. Art Deco geometry, stepped detailing, and faceted lever handles that look like they came from a vintage train car—but with finishes and engineering fit for 2025. The lav faucet in satin brass feels both nostalgic and new, ideal for a powder room that wants a little Gatsby energy without being over-the-top.
Then there’s Modern Modulus. Clean cylinders. Modular build. Optional stone inserts. It’s the kind of line you’d find in a Frank Lloyd Wright home if he were still designing today. The faucet bodies are minimalist, but DXV’s materiality brings warmth—brushed nickel, carbon bronze, and matte black that isn’t flat, but subtly dimensional.
In the bath, Contemporary SpaLet toilets redefine hygiene. Warm water cleansing. Deodorizer. Heated seat. All seamlessly integrated into sleek forms. No bulk. No clunky controls. Just quiet tech that supports the wellness era of home design.
And let’s not forget Classic Oak Hill. This is farmhouse elevated to fine art. The bridge faucets are thick and tactile, with a handmade feel that’s rare in mass production. Pair them with apron sinks and reclaimed wood vanities for that “curated, not themed” look.
DXV thrives in full-home design projects—renovations where bathrooms tell a story and kitchens have a point of view. You don’t buy DXV to match a tile. You design around it.
Newport Brass: Tailored to the Tiniest Detail
Newport Brass is where customization reigns. Forty-plus finishes. Dozens of series. A quiet obsession with engineering. If Kallista is art and DXV is story, Newport Brass is craftsmanship. The kind you feel in the heft of a handle or the click of a diverter.
Start with Metropole. It’s structured. Linear. Confident. Square backplates, cylindrical spouts, and a streamlined profile that works just as well in a Manhattan condo as it does in a Santa Barbara new build. In satin bronze or polished chrome, it reads differently—proof that finish choice can fully shift the vibe.
Kirsi is a lesson in balance. Subtle flaring. Gentle curves. The widespread lavatory faucet has a silhouette that somehow feels both historic and fresh—ideal for transitional baths where clean doesn’t mean cold.
If you’re after softness, Malvina is your girl. The curved neck and tapered handles offer an organic elegance, especially in finishes like Antique Nickel or Satin Gold. It’s the kind of piece that makes even a utility sink feel composed.
Then there’s East Square. Understated modernism with just enough edge. Handles are flat and wide, almost blade-like, with an industrial minimalism that complements textured tile or floating vanities.
Newport Brass excels in layered residential projects—those where hardware, lighting, and plumbing speak the same language. Think of it as the brand that finishes a space without trying to steal the show.
Three Languages of Luxury
The appeal of Kallista, DXV, and Newport Brass isn’t in some one-size-fits-all definition of luxury. It’s in how each interprets it. Kallista speaks to the aesthete. DXV to the historian-slash-visionary. Newport Brass to the perfectionist builder or designer.
Which one is right for your project? Depends on what you're trying to say—with your water, your walls, your home.
Call 858-879-0449 to speak with one of our design consultants. We’ll help you find the perfect collection that fits your space, your taste, and your vision.
