Just when you thought you’d have to settle for the usual, Spanish bathroom design company Roca has come up with something quite unusual - a perfectly round shower enclosure that opens and closes automatically. The Transtube 360-degree shower stall surrounds your shower in a curved, frameless glass enclosure which seems to float, weightlessly. Ideal for minimalist bathrooms where less is more, this contemporary, clear shower stall features a rotating door – no hinges, no screws or handles – which operates automatically on a motion sensor. Inside, a sleek chrome column not only looks cool; this thermostatic stainless steel tower also helps to save water and energy. Add to the mix space efficiency – the round shape of the shower enclosure makes it easy to place and ideal for small bathrooms – and you the style-, space- and eco-conscious won’t be able to resist! Learn more by visiting Roca.

Are you in search of the perfect shower? The Smart Shower by Hansa is coming up three heads ahead of the pack – three different shower heads, integrated into one really cool bathroom essential. The aptly named Smart shower lets you activate three different shower heads and alternate between modes with the push of a button. Set your water as a gentle shower or a cascade; start the pivoting body spray; or wash away the cares of the day using the new slim hand shower. And it looks as good as it feels, with a modern wall-mounted tower design in a high-polished chrome finish. Enjoy luxury at your fingertips, with the perfect shower. For more information visit Hansa.

Having just enjoyed a successful release this year, these recycled copper sinks from Native Trails have predicted the trends. Hot for 2010 is anything eco-conscious, putting this new contemporary sink range on the must-have lists of trend-seekers and trend-setters alike. The eco collection includes a variety of sink styles in different shapes and dimensions, all made of recycled copper and proving that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. These amazing sinks are available in bronze antique and brushed nickel finishes, adding a country-chic element to your kitchen or bathroom, and they come in a variety of sizes to suit every space. Check out these new contemporary sinks at Native Trails.

For beautiful bathroom ideas blend nature with minimalism, with the new Ambrosia bathtub by Pearl Baths, a division of popular bath staple Maax. Simple lines, sweet curves and a purist, plain palate of the bathtub, rustic flooring and natural water features are blended together to bring a sense of serenity to these beautiful bathrooms. While the modern Ambrosia bathtub is minimalist when it comes to looks, it maximizes indulgence with an array of five therapies. The elegant freestanding bath will surprise you with air therapy, heat therapy and chromatherapy, while the drop-in tub also offers aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and optional Ozonator Whirlpool System and back massage jets as part of your luxury home-spa experience. Measuring 66 by 36 by 24 inches, this contemporary bathtub will be your escape – if only for a while. For more ideas visit Pearl Baths.

It’s a “lighthouse” in every sense of the work – a beacon in outdoor entertaining, a portable outdoor fireplace that runs on ethanol. According to its maker, Planika, the main idea behind the Lighthouse fireplace was “to adorn spaces and to navigate people to wander inside a fire lit dwelling. People are naturally attracted to beauty and have been naturally attracted to fire ever since the first spark.” A simple stone base is capped by an artistic web which encloses the fire itself – the real star of the show that burns a clean-burning fuel. These portable fireplaces help make your outdoors warm, alive with dancing light and buzzing with conversation. For more info on the Lighthouse ethanol fireplace, visit Planika.

Today’s trend-watchers will tell you – built-in and custom pieces are all the rage, making this no chimney fireplace by Digifire the latest must-have. The Ribbon Fire is an architectural fireplace that creates a band of flames across your wall, offering a modern twist to this traditional favorite. If you live in a condo and thought a fireplace was out of the question, think again! This ethanol fireplace requires no chimney, no flue and no gas. The wall-mounted design offers easy installation virtually anywhere in your home. A fully recessed stainless steel box features the flame, while a hidden panel below conceals the controls. A fully automatic pumping system continuously delivers clean-burning ethanol for a constant flickering flame, which you can turn on and off with a remote control – now that’s slick! Create a luxurious living room, a dreamy den, or heat up your boudoir with this stunning centerpiece. Check out these architectural fireplaces at Digifire.

Taking the traditional fireplace to a new level of cool, the Orbiter pedestal fireplace by Digifire will have you spinning in circles! This modern smokeless fireplace features a circular stainless steel frame which cradles the flame at the center, and is enclosed by two sheets of tempered glass providing both beauty and safety. The base and pedestal are made of polished granite, lending the fireplace a luxurious look. But the best is yet to come – the smokeless fire burns on ethanol, offering an eco-friendly fireplace option for your foyer, living room, library, bedroom or all of the above – the pedestal can be moved so you can enjoy Orbiter virtually anywhere. Remote control operation literally puts the flame at your fingertips, and you can ignite, regulate and extinguish the flame with the simple push of a button. Check out these stylish eco-friendly fireplaces at Digifire.

They’re a little bit retro, a little bit modern and a lot cool! This oversized pendant lamp by Cattelan Italia features that iconic shape we all readily recognize, along with an ultra-modern metallic finish that adds some “future” to this everyday essential. The new Calimero lamp comes in a variety of finishes like chrome, gold or copper, the looks you can achieve with this lamp range from modern-traditional to funky and fabulous. Measuring 43cm in diameter, hang this oversized pendant above your kitchen or dining table for an instant centerpiece that reflects your true passion for style. The lamp is also available in floor and table models, for a coordinated look in your home. Check out this cool pendant lamp at Cattelan Italia.

Now here’s what we call some “swingin’ style.” This chic hanging swing chair designed by Patricia Urquiola is from the Maia collection by Spanish company Kettal, known for a casual relaxed style of outdoor furnishings that don’t compromise on upscale elegance. This airy rattan swing chair sails in the breeze, light to the eye and to the touch. Framed in lightweight yet durable aluminum, draped in Porotex and chenille, and braided with an artistic touch, these hanging swing chairs will quickly become the new favorite spot in the sun or shade. This chic outdoor patio furniture collection also offers a rotating daybed, deck chairs and tables to turn your garden into an oasis. Check out the full collection at Kettal.
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These modern chandeliers from Luceplan create just the right focal point in your contemporary space. Designed by Paolo Rizzatto and Francisco Gomez Paz, the Hope is a collection of shimmering modern chandelier lighting featuring a series of thin polycarbonate Fresnel lenses, which are ultra lightweight and easy to assemble, but offer all the luxury, depth and dimension of glass, without the dimension restrictions or awkward weight, making this a savvy decorator’s dream! By reflecting and magnifying light, this chandelier creates a glitzy, sophisticated glow in your foyer, dining room or living area. Equip this modern lighting fixture with the latest generation of bulbs, from halogen to energy-saving fluorescent, for technology that’s as au courant as the look. For more information visit Luceplan.

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Italian company Lucente has taken the tradition of mouth-blown Murano glass, and translated it into some really cool glass lamps for modern homes. The new Noa series is a collection of glowing glass globes which releases homogeneous light through its glossy white, orange and apple green diffusers, finished with a white interior and framed in matte white metal. These cool lamps come in tabletop, ceiling-mounted and wall-mounted designs (22/36/44cm diameter by 14/26.5/31cm), pendant lamps (36/44 cm diameter by 139/144cm) and floor lamps (36/44cm diameter by 250/300cm). Mix and match the variety of sizes and colors, or complement your contemporary decor with a uniform style for a modern, minimalist look. For the eco-conscious decorator, these glass lamps use energy-saving light bulbs. To learn more about the new Noa series of lamps, visit Lucente.

“Many meanings are attributed to the number eight: the symbol of infinity, perfection, cleanliness and life,” says designer Sandro Santantonio, the creator of Eight – a modern oversized lighting series by Lucente. Inspired by this perfect number, this contemporary new lighting collection is perfection put into practice. These versatile oversized lamps create great visual impact in any space. Each fixture features dual energy-saving light bulbs which provide direct and indirect light, and can be mounted to the ceiling or wall, vertically and horizontally. The double frame features a front of machine- and laser-cut metal available in glossy chrome, white-coated and copper-painted finishes topped with an opal or glass diffuser, and a back panel of thermoformed colored acrylic. The Eight lamps are available in 20, 30 and 50cm sizes. If you’re looking to make a bigger visual impact, the Eight 1000 comes in a 100cm frame that’s entirely made of metal with a removable and washable elastic fabric cover in white and orange. For more details on this new oversized lighting series, visit Lucente.

Bring nature back into your bathroom decor with these gorgeous Italian ceramic tiles by Franco Pecchioli. Boasting classic beauty and contemporary luxury, the Green Vibrations ceramic tile collection is characterized by raw yet refined finishes, and vibrant colors that are a masterpiece by Mother Nature. These modern tiles get their unusual look by blending a variety of materials like cast iron, metal fragments and artistic mosaic inlays that are as random as they are ravishing. These tiles and slabs can be cut to size to suit your floors, walls, backsplash, countertops, shower enclosure and tub surround in style. Imagine different patterns and sizes of tile coming together in one bathroom, for an eclectic and elegant look on the cutting edge of design. For images and inspirations based on the Green Vibrations collection, check these stunning ceramic bathroom tile ideas and designs or visit Franco Pecchioli.

This artistic lighting element designed by Claudio Zappone and Giorgio Palermo for Almerich will blow your mind! Aptly named Blow, this versatile modern lighting fixture features 17 rotational-molded polymer diffusers resting on brass rods with a contemporary chrome finish. But that’s not the end of this style story – the Blow lighting fixture also comes in a variety of other matching styles, such as a single-diffuser ceiling-mounted fixture, a table or floor lamp with a movable shade, a wall-mounted sconce, as well as portable outdoor lighting to ensure your exterior and interior are equally elegant and illuminated. Mix and match these designs throughout your home for a coordinated style, or combine these contemporary lamps with other styles of lighting for a modern, eclectic look. To learn more about this collection of versatile modern lighting, visit Almerich.