Lowe's adds Graves' collection

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 2/18/2004 12:00:00 AM

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Lowe's is adding the Michael Graves Collection by Delta Faucet Company — which includes towel bars, glass shelves, towel rings, toothbrush holders, soap/lotion dispensers, vases and tissue holders — to its fashion plumbing portfolio. The items will be available through special order.

"Lowe's continues to give homeowners designer confidence by offering products that reflect the latest trends in style, quality and functionality," said Melissa Birdsong, director of trend forecasting and design at Lowe's. "Michael Graves' unique design perspective marries the best of form and function, offering faucets that not only look great but are also more comfortable to use."

Michael Graves' kitchen faucet designs integrate a two-function pivoting aerator with features such as a high-arc spout, vegetable sprayer and soap dispenser. Faucet options include:

* Graves' Deck Kitchen Faucets — A faucet with an optional finished vegetable sprayer. About $138 for Chrome finish and $168 for Matte Chrome finish.

* Graves' Widespread, High Rise Kitchen Faucets — Faucets with a high-arc spout, finished vegetable sprayer and soap dispenser. About $222 for Chrome finish; Matte Chrome finish available via special order.

* Graves' Widespread Bar/Prep Kitchen Faucets — Available by special order.

Customized designer options include:

* Graves' Centerset Bathroom Faucets — Featuring a high-arc spout and sleek lines. About $112 for Chrome finish and $128 Matte Chrome finish.

* Graves' Tub and Shower Faucets — Faucets with multiple tub and shower options, an oversized three-function showerhead, separate volume and temperature control, Scald-Guard pressure balance and an oval backplate. About $152 for Chrome finish; Matte Chrome available via special order.

* Graves' Roman Tubs — Available by special order.