Cover The furniture handles also come in a range of design variants in addition to the timeless variants in Chrome and Diamond Black, brushed surfaces in Bronze and Stainless Steel as well as High Gloss Gold are available. (Image source: Duravit AG)
The furniture handles also come in a range of design variants in addition to the timeless variants in Chrome and Diamond Black, brushed surfaces in Bronze and Stainless Steel as well as High Gloss Gold are available. (Image source: Duravit AG)
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Celebrating 30 years of design, Duravit's Starck Barrel blends practicality with elegance with its updated features and new finishes
The bathroom has become one of our last true refuges, a sanctuary where simplicity always reigns supreme. How often have we found ourselves in an unfamiliar place, grappling with perplexing faucets and baffling controls? Enter the Starck Barrel, a solution from Duravit that marries practicality with a dash of elegance.
With its clear and timeless design language, the Starck Barrel transcends fleeting bathroom trends, setting new standards and becoming one of Duravit’s best-selling furniture pieces. This year, the Starck Barrel celebrates its 30th anniversary with an upgrade: a large selection of colours for washbasin, furniture, and handles brings the elegant c-bonded variant of this icon right up to date and opens up opportunities for unique and contemporary designs.
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Above Timeless elegance: washbasins in Matt and Gloss Black complete the range and lend the bathroom an individual note depending on the colour combination. (Image source: Duravit AG)
Timeless elegance: washbasins in Matt and Gloss Black complete the range and lend the bathroom an individual note depending on the colour combination. (Image source: Duravit AG)
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“The Starck Barrel collection is less. It goes back to the origins of water in our homes: vertically flowing out of pipes from a well and collected in a bucket," explained Philippe Starck. A renowned French designer, Starck is known for his innovative contributions to architecture, interior design, and product design. His work spans from iconic household items to luxurious hotels. Starck elaborates, "What elevates the Starck Barrel is that it's simply just a bucket, but meticulously treated with the utmost technology and rigour. It was the right product 30 years ago, and it still is today because it is not based on any trends, but on humanity.”
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Each Starck Barrel is handcrafted with multi-ply bentwood, tapering into a conical shape. The choice of high-gloss shades and subtle satin finishes offers a wide range of design options for a unique bathroom look. The furniture handles come in five finishes, including Chrome, Diamond Black, Bronze, Stainless Steel, and high-gloss Gold, perfectly matching selected Duravit faucets and accessories for a cohesive design.
Above Finishing touches: The furniture handle, available in five different finishes, provides the final touch to round off the reinterpretation. (Image source: Duravit AG)
Finishing touches: The furniture handle, available in five different finishes, provides the final touch to round off the reinterpretation. (Image source: Duravit AG)
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The innovative c-bonded technology makes the washbasin look even sleeker while keeping its classic design. The washbasin and vanity unit are seamlessly combined, creating a stylish option now available for the Starck Barrel. This combination gives the furniture a sophisticated elegance with its precise edges and modern design. With optional LED interior lighting, it brightens the bathroom and offers attractive storage space, seamlessly fitting into any bathroom decor, and allowing for a personalised design.
The Starck Barrel is more than just a washbasin; it's a design classic. In an age when maximalism is making a return, it stands as a testament to the beauty of simplicity. Its elegant design and practical features remind us that true luxury lies in the harmonious blend of form and function.
This design masterpiece would never have come to fruition without the long-standing trust between Duravit and Philippe Starck, showcasing decades of collaboration, innovation, and commitment to excellence. This duo mirrors a similar partnership with Kuysen, Duravit's longest partner in the Philippines for over 25 years.
Just as Starck has brought timeless elegance and innovative design to Duravit products for three decades, Kuysen has ensured unmatched technical expertise and continuous after-sales support and service for Duravit clients in the Philippines. These partnerships truly highlight a shared dedication to quality and a drive to set new standards in bathroom design and functionality.
Visit the Kuysen Design + Experience Center in Makati and Kuysen HQ Showroom in Quezon City.
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