Hansgrohe's Axor plumbing line is Brand's choice for faucets. Available in a wide range of styles for the kitchen and bath, the faucets feature solid cast-brass housing and M2 ceramic disc cartridges, giving the faucets a slimmer profile. Axor can be speced in chrome, brushed nickel, and satinox, as well as with PVD finishes. Hansgrohe, 800.334.0455; www.hansgrohe-usa.com.

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