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What to Consider When Looking for a Basin or Countertop

When you want to install a new bathroom sink or countertop, you should consider a few factors.

Sink Type

Sinks exist in many configurations to work within your space constraints and reflect your design preferences. Types include:

• Vessel: These sinks sit on top of the counter to create an eye-catching sculptural element in the room.
• Pedestal: As the name implies, this sink style relies on a column or pedestal to hold the basin up. It can fit into smaller spaces where a vanity isn’t plausible such as a powder room.
• Wall-mount: These sinks mount to the wall and often use exposed plumbing as a design element. As a minimal style, these sinks lend themselves to a contemporary look, and they function well in small spaces as well as larger spaces with optional storage solutions.
• Countertop: Integrated top sinks use a single molded piece to create your basin and vanity surface. This style can be used with a cabinet or wall hung with hidden wall brackets.

Size

As with any element in a room, you need to consider the dimension of your sink and how it will fit into your space. Bathrooms can be small spaces, especially if yours is a powder room, so it’s essential to think about how your sink’s overall size will affect how you move about the room. It’s also helpful to note that certain sink types take up more space than others.

A large vessel sink will look out of place in a small half-bath and dwarf the other elements. On the opposite end, a tiny basin in a massive room will look visually out of place. Blend your style and look with your room’s concept and physical layout. Large bathrooms are excellent spaces for double sinks and decorative vessel sinks.

For rooms on the petite side, consider smaller wall-hung basins or space-saving consoles. A small room doesn’t mean you can’t make a visual impact! Countertops can be tricky to integrate into small bathrooms, so you may have to rely on pedestal sinks, wall-mounted models and small consoles to make the room functional. Large bathrooms are ideal for double basins and vanity configurations.

Materials

Your finish material selection will greatly affect your room’s vibe, feel, functionality and upkeep.

• Porcelain: is an extremely durable material that’s highly resistance to scratches and wear over time. This style can add an architectural look to your space with marble and stone-look finishes.
• Ceramic: This material is scratch and chip resistant, offering durability similar to porcelain. The surface is completely sealed, and it can accommodate a wide range of colors or patterns.
• Solid Surface: A stone composite material which is durable and aesthetically pleasing. It is available in variety of finishes, colors and textures to fit your look and style.
• Glass: Glass sinks bring a shiny or matte texture to your space, and they can be frosted or glossy. This material lends itself excellently to all designs.
• HPL: standing for high pressure laminate, it is a water proof material comprised of multiple layers that are heated and simultaneously compressed available in a range of stone, wood and concrete look finishes.
• Fenix: is a new extremely durable material in matte colors. It is highly resistant to scratches, heat, abrasions and is non-porous making it great countertop selection.

Ryan Homola

Controller

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Ryan began his career at Hastings in 2015 as a member of the sales team in Hastings New York City showroom. As a graduate of Clemson University with a degree in Business Management, he quickly showed his aptitude for accounting and finances and was promoted to Controller in 2018. His role includes guiding and managing all financial and accounting operations. He works with the accounting staff to analyze and monitor activities related to finance; overseeing cash flow management and company performance. For Ryan, all of the various pieces of financial management are ripe for problem-solving, which he feels is one of his strengths.

Favorite product(s):  The VOLA 060 showerhead – it is a pristine work-of-art with minimalist intentions that embodies VOLA’s pursuit.

Outside of Hastings:  Ryan really enjoys weight-training/nutrition, dancing and golfing in his spare time.

Something co-workers would be surprised to know:  Some of our co-workers already know, but I can dance pretty well…especially Salsa.

John Ardila

Warehouse Manager

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John has been keeping our warehouse in order since 2002, making sure that our customers receive their orders on time. Nothing escapes John; he takes his role seriously, as he is actually the first person to see and handle customer’s products.

Favorite product(s):  VOLA’s T39 Towel Warmer because of its minimalist design, variety of colors and of course ability to keeps towels warm.

Outside of Hastings:  Along with spending time with his family, John is a bit of a technologist; he loves reading about technology and experiencing it. His home right now is 30% “smart” and he’s aiming to get that percentage much higher.

Something co-workers would be surprised to know:  He claims he is not a cook, but he does love to eat!

Ronnie Lofton

Order Processor, Shipping and Warehouse Maintenance

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A Jack-of-all-Trades, Ronnie’s role at Hastings is multi-pronged; he might say he’s the resident Handyman, but we know that his role is bigger. Since 1992 Ronnie has kept us in good stead – you cannot run a warehouse without someone like Ronnie.

Favorite product(s):  VOLA’s showerheads because of the variety of designs.

Outside of Hastings:  Ron is a serious bowler, he has 45+ of 300 perfect games, 10+ 800 series games – serious!

Something co-workers would be surprised to know:  I have a twin sister, our nicknames are: me – peanut, my sister – jelly, we are known as “peanut butter & jelly”.

Kevin Mashia

Director of Tile Products & Showroom Sales

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Kevin has been in the Hastings family since 1999, learning from and working alongside Mario Paone, the President of Hastings at that time. Kevin is the resident expert on all things tile; traveling to Italy and Spain in search of the best and most unique tiles to bring to market via the Hastings showroom. His aesthetic can be seen everywhere in the showroom; he collaborates with Bob Gifford to design the layout and the vignettes that provide visual expressions of all that Hastings’ offers.

Favorite product(s):  Tagina Ceramiche’s Antica Umbria Mondeschi

Outside of Hastings:  Kevin loves cooking and entertaining around a big table with family and friends.

Something co-workers would be surprised to know:  I’ve been playing Bocce since I was a kid – try me!

Charlene Hynes

General Accounting Manager

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Charlene has been keeping our numbers straight since 1994. A huge fan of Hastings complete catalog of products, Charlene somehow manages to keep everything in order, which is not easy when you have such a rich catalog. She considers herself to be a great team player, which is important when you are juggling as much as the accounting department juggles.

Favorite product(s):  Charlene just cannot choose a favorite. She loves every product. We tried to pin her down – couldn’t do it.

Outside of Hastings:  When not at work, Charlene teaches CCD (religious education for confirmation) classes.

Something co-workers would be surprised to know:  I volunteer
within my community and I go on spiritual retreats a few times a year.

Nazarena Febrero

North East Regional Sales Manager
Architectural and Dealer Sales

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Nazarena has had a long career with Hastings, first in 2003-2010 and again since 2018. Her educational background in Industrial Design fuels her passion for product design; particularly products used in daily life. Her experience and knowledge that comes from visiting factories and seeing product production up close is as asset when working with architects. Her focus at Hastings is on architectural sales; presenting Hastings’ CEU, promoting, training and teaching architects and designers about the value of the VOLA brand. She works specifically with the architect and design communities in the Metro New York and New Jersey regions, assisting them with project specifications and coordinating distribution through the Hastings dealer network.

Favorite product(s):  VOLA’s KV1 because of its proportions and balance between it being both a cylinder and a square without colliding plus its absolute sense of functionality.

Outside of Hastings:  Nazarena takes advantage of as many of the cultural opportunities that living in the New York area provide: Art galleries, architecture, the High Line, people watching, yoga, even observing construction sites.

Something co-workers would be surprised to know:  My favorite hobby is fixing and building small projects.

Cary Hergenrother

National Sales Manager

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Cary has been inspiring and motivating the Hastings’ sales teams and showroom partners from 2001-2012 and again beginning in 2017. He is the most enthusiastic brand ambassador for Hastings; educating everyone about the benefits of bringing the most beautiful, innovative European faucetry and bath products to the US market. His experience as a US Navy Seabee is where he learned his plumbing and mechanical skills. He loves to share his passion about the Hastings products with architects, designers, builders and showroom salespeople – it is this skill that makes him such a valuable member of the Hastings’ family.

Favorite product(s):  The Class vanity from Italy, because, as he says, “Have you seen it?” It encompasses elegance and luxury for any taste.

Outside of Hastings:  A classic car enthusiast, Cary spends weekends driving and restoring classic cars, primarily 60’s Chevelles and El Caminos.

Something co-workers would be surprised to know:  I am a cat person and animal lover.

Bob Gifford

Director of Business Development

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Bob came on board in 1991 as Designer of ShowerTech systems and his roles have steadily expanded within the company. Today he is responsible for all aspects of sales and marketing, showroom and product training. When not going between headquarters in Ronkonkoma and the New York City showroom or visiting dealer accounts all across the US, Bob travels to Europe to source products for the Hastings collection and increase brand awareness for Hastings. Bob’s degree from Island Technical Drafting Institute and his studies in architectural drafting, design and CAD have helped him in his role as chief trade show and showroom vignette designer. And it might surprise many people that Hastings’ most popular bathtub, the Chelsea, was designed by Bob.

Favorite product(s):  The Chelsea Tub, as it is his original design and he is thrilled that for 10 years it has remained their most popular bathtub. Of course the VOLA brand as a whole; it is an honor to represent this iconic brand here in the United States and to be able to work with the amazing team at VOLA.

Outside of Hastings:  Bob enjoys boating and fishing and time with his four kids.

Something co-workers would be surprised to know:  He designed and built his own home, all aspects EXCEPT the roof. He swears he does NOT do roofs.

Kerry Kennedy

Customer Service Representative

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Kerry is a recent addition to the Hastings family, having joined the company in February 2018. In her role as a customer service representative she handles all incoming orders and helps resolve any customer service issues. Kerry has found that having been trained (and certified) as a Private Investigator is excellent background and training for her job. She prides herself on her natural people skills and is relentless about tracking down and fixing issues.

Favorite product(s):  VOLA’s FS3; she loves the look and feel of the product and that it can be used outside.

Outside of Hastings:  You will find Kerry spending time with her two children looking for adventures.

Something co-workers would be surprised to know:  With my background as a private investigator, I’m always looking for clues.

John Kamuda

Technical Services Manager

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John has been with Hastings since 2005, and because he is a man of few words, the best way to describe his role is with this one word: essential. His strength is his ability to think outside the box when it comes to solving any/all technical issues that might arise.

Favorite product(s):  The VOLA KV1 kitchen faucet – for its looks and functionality.

Outside of Hastings:  John enjoys live shows and he collects movie posters. He travels whenever he has the opportunity.

Something co-workers would be surprised to know:  I’ve been here so long there are no surprises. I don’t hold back.

Janet Allison

Customer Service & Purchasing Manager

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Janet has been part of the team since 2003, and her position is twofold; as purchasing manager, she is responsible for all stock and special order products which she secures by communicating on a daily basis with the many European factories that Hastings works with. She also oversees the customer service department as the manager and handles calls if her team needs additional help.

According to Janet, she feels her roles involve two particular skills; problem-solving and being a magician. She loves making customers happy and though she never expects thanks, when they do thank her, she feels especially good about the work she does.

Favorite product(s):  The VOLA T39 Electric Towel Warmer because of its unique design. It is a truly beautiful piece.

Outside of Hastings:  Enjoys cooking, and enjoys sporting events with her two college aged sons (go Buckeyes!). She also professes to being a fan of tennis player Rafael Nadal.

Something co-workers would be surprised to know:  I wanted to be a stockbroker and the market crashed the year I graduated and my plans changed. I’ve only had two jobs my entire adult life. I was at the first one for 15 years. I am very loyal.

What to Consider When Looking for a Bathroom Vanity

When you’re searching for a bathroom vanity, you have to weigh a multitude of factors to hone in your style. Researching and educating yourself before committing to a vanity design leads to greater confidence and satisfaction with your remodel. Explore the possibilities to discover the perfect vanity to fit your individualized look, style and space.

Style

Your jump-off point, the conceptual direction for your “look”. Contemporary, modern, transitional, eclectic, rustic. What’s right for you? Think about your bathroom theme are you fitting an existing style or redesigning your space? Your selection should harmonize seamlessly and reflect the greater bathroom design.

Placement and Size

Considering layout, location and size are instrumental, giving you the parameters and your project flexibility. If you’re not doing any major remodeling, your vanity will have to sit where your current one is, but you might rearrange your plumbing in a larger project.

Once you’ve identified your vanity’s location, take measurements of the space to find out what it can accommodate or discuss with your architect or designer. While you need to consider numbers, it also helps to think about other objects in the room. Your vanity should leave plenty of room for navigating the space.

Composition

There are numerous vanity styles to choose from, so you should identify a type that fits your design vision and works comfortably in your space. The two major types of vanities are wall-mount and free-standing. If you have a small bathroom, a wall-mounted vanity helps lighten the space and make the room feel larger.

Other types of vanities include:

• Floating: These vanities are mounted to the wall to create the illusion of floating. This style is ideal for contemporary bathrooms, and it works well in small rooms. You can also find these vanities in larger sizes with plenty of counter space.
• Corner: When you have a small blueprint to work with, corner vanities give you a sink and storage space without requiring a large footprint.
• Open: This style has partially or completely exposed shelving, making rooms seem more open and airy. This vanity type might include exposed plumbing as a design element.
• Double-sink: If you share your bathroom with one or more people, you may decide on a double vanity, which has two sinks. This type might be a floating, open or free-standing style.

Materials and Finishes

The finish materials and color palette you select distinguish your look and add character to your space. Since these designs will be situated in humid and busy environments, you’ll want a durable and water-resistant material. Some possibilities include:

• Fenix
• Solid-Surface
• Porcelain
• Laminates
• Lacquered
• Soft-Touch
• Brushed Metal
• Cement- Resin
• Glass

Color is a driving force that typifies and amplifies your style and look — whether you’re going for clean and minimal or want to make a statement with a splash of color.

Storage

It’s essential to assess your storage needs when selecting your style and vanity configuration. You want to marry aesthetic with function for added value in your space. Open bathroom vanities might have shelving, but these shelves will be exposed, and you’ll have to style them for aesthetics. Vanities with drawers or cabinets can offer ample storage space, but they will create a different look than an open style.

Our Complete Collection of Designer Bathroom Mirrors

At Hastings Tile & Bath, our intriguing selection of mirrors reflects your contemporary design sensibilities. Curated collections elevate your bathroom with LED backlighting, on/off sensors, defoggers, magnifying mirror attachments, dimming capabilities and sleek design elements.

With timeless appeal, customizable sizing and a range of compelling shapes and profiles, our designer bathroom mirrors will bring an air of brilliance and minimalism to your room.

Modern Style

Contemporary design is our specialty, mirrors are no exception. We showcase inspiring visual styles to tie in your space and capture your individual appeal.

Products like the R80 boast rounded corners for a softer appearance and a detachable magnifying mirror for a close-up perspective. The Strato also uses soft, rounded edges for a refined look. The Lady displays a frosted border with LED backlighting for enhanced visual intrigue, and the Venezia has a stunning glass-fused frame for added texture and styling.

Strip creates the minimalist look your searching for with a single LED lamp along the top edge. The mirror’s aluminum frame streamlines it for a sleek appearance at any size.

When you’re looking for bold use of light, Desire has frosted glass edges with integrated LEDs on all sides. This attention-grabbing mirror creates a focal point on your wall and includes a dimmer and defogger for added functionality.

Chiara uses a classic oval shape paired with a frosted LED deco light ring for an inspired design. The added dimmer and defogger ensure you get the most usability from this mirror whenever you’re in the bathroom. Botte is a spherical design with a slim frosted border, its LED silhouette backlighting and captivating shape amplify its keen demeanor.

Customizability

Complement your space with the features and details that reflect your style and have the luxury of personalizing the overall dimensions for your Italian-designed mirror.

Our mirrors offer sizing and color possibilities. Capri exudes elegance with a thin backlit metal frame. Choose from four stunning colors — matte black, antique bronze, antique platinum and antique copper — to bring another attention-grabbing element to your space. Cadre is available in any RAL color to pair with the color palette in your space. Our offering provides ample flexibility to customize your overall dimension to suit your space and lifestyle needs.

If you’re looking for eclectic designs, the Luna is a double-sided mirror set on a swiveling frame. A side of your choosing includes an inset magnifying mirror, and it’s functionality allows two people to use the mirror simultaneously.

Italian Ingénue

Our Italian craftsmen are detail-focused in their design pursuit, creating new thought-provoking designs to bring you the latest inspiring styles. Explore the possibilities and potential!

Framed Mirrors

Add a nuanced look to your bathroom. Available in a variety of styles such as our sharp Amalfi and Capri designs. Our Uniko framed design adds shelf storage and bolsters a large range of lacquered and wood laminate finishes to fit your color palette and stylistic intent.

Explore Luxury Bathroom Mirrors at Hastings Tile & Bath

Hastings Tile & Bath carries a curated selection of modern bathroom LED mirrors. With countless styles and shapes, customizable dimensions, mesmerizing designs and useful functions like dimming and defogging, these luxury mirrors can elevate your contemporary bathroom. Get in touch with us to learn more.

Discover Every Product

While you can view Hastings Tile & Bath products virtually, you can also experience them in person at our bath showroom in NYC. Gain a sense of texture, dimensions and design possibility with our versatile collections and captivating showroom vignettes. See what our products bring:

• Vanities: Our Italian-crafted vanities are built on design flexibility catering to your unique design sense and adaptable to fit your space. A plethora of finishes, materials and configurable sizes put you in the driver’s seat to find a vanity that reflects your individual aesthetic.
• Tubs: Your bathtub transforms your bathroom’s look while enhancing your space’s relaxing atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for round lines or sculpturesque angles, find your tub in our luxury bath showroom in NYC.
• Mirrors: While mirrors offer functionality for your morning and nightly routines, they also act as a captivating design element in your bathroom. We carry a vast collection of mirrors inrousing styles, shapesand lighting configurations to add the finishing touches to your space.
• Basins and countertops: Choose from luxury countertops, glass and ceramic materials, consoles, pedestals and oak tops to elevate your space. Get a closer look at the inspiring materials and design possibilities in our bath showroom.
• VOLA: As the exclusive importer and distributor of VOLA in the U.S. and Canada, we offer iconic Danish faucets for your contemporary bathroom. These sustainable, timeless and sleek designs bolster innovative technology and visual appeal to make a statement in your space.

Whether you know what you’re looking for or need inspiration, our bath fixture showroom in NYC is an ideal place for sparking your interior design vision. See elements like lit mirrors and customized vanities in action. Explore and discover the contemporary designs, modular concepts and expansive color palettes to capture your look for your space.

Visit Our Showroom Today

At Hastings Tile & Bath, we continually scour what’s on the horizon of modern design, curating products that elevate contemporary spaces and bring stunning visual appeal to your room. At our luxury bath showroom in NYC, you can explore our robust collections to design your ideal bathroom. Visit us today or contact us for more information.

Explore the Benefits

Storage Mirrors for Bathrooms

Effective decorating visually enhances your room and maximizes space. Bathroom wall storage adds aesthetic possibility and practicality to any bathroom in your home. When you need to fill a large wall or make the most of your floor space, a bathroom mirror and storage cabinet solution can provide functional stylistic appeal.

If you are looking for a mirror with shelf storage for your bathroom, we have eye-catching styles, finishes and custom sizes to accommodate these areas. Browse our selection below and find out how our bathroom mirror and cabinet storage configurations can enhance your space.

Benefits of Bathroom Mirrors With Storage

Framed bathroom mirror cabinets add function and style to any bathroom. Whether you are revamping the entire space or just installing a new vanity, adding a mirror storage cabinet offers many advantages:

• Space: If your bathroom needs more lighting or space, adding a mirror can make the room feel bigger. Adding vertical storage can also provide the illusion of higher ceilings and open up the room.
• Cleanliness: Keeping your bathroom tidy is easier when you have space saving storage. You can declutter your countertop by placing extra products in storage when not in use.
• Style: Installing a custom mirror in your bathroom adds personality to your walls. Tie the room together and add your personal touch while still making practical design choices.
• Practicality: Cabinets give you a designated space to store toiletries, medicine or other products. You can keep everything you need in your bathroom while saving room.

Features of Our Bathroom Storage Cabinets

We understand that finding the perfect match for your home is paramount, so we curate customizable storage cabinets uniquely suited to your style and space requirements. We offer a deep selection of open and closed storage ripe with possibilities. These creative elements can be intermixed, combined and arranged to build an awe-inspiring yet functional storage solution.

Features you can expect from our bathroom products include:

• Design flexibility: Varying heights, widths and depths add dimension and make way for multi-level possibilities. We have a robust selection of materials, finishes, compositions and sizes to capture your personal design goals.
• Creative Styles: Our wide spectrum of storage solutions exude modern minimalism and contemporary flair. Blend and form imaginative configurations that are high on style and functional to boot.
• Extensive finish selection: All of our compelling storage solutions are bolstered by an expansive and versatile selection of finishes, allowing you to fit your color scheme.
• Leading-edge materials: Each product is crafted using high-quality materials and thoughtfully designed to fit your look and your home.

Find the perfect match for your bathroom below. If you need assistance, the design specialists at Hastings Tile & Bath are ready to provide end-to-end guided service.

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Toni Ann Montello

Customer Service Representative

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When did you join Hastings: 2021

How do you describe your role at Hastings: My role is to assist customers placing orders, making sure their orders are correct as well as making the order process quick and efficient.

What is the most interesting / favorite part of your job: The most interesting part of my job is learning about all the VOLA and HASTINGS products.

What is your favorite Hastings or Vola product and why: I’m still learning about all of the products, but I can say that I already love the design of VOLA’s products and the amazing amount of finishes and styles that are available in.

Education, Degrees, Work, or World Experiences that you would like to share: I have a cosmetology license, and nursing school Degree.

What do you like to do outside of work / Do you have a hobby that you’d like to share: I love spending time with my husband and children as well as loving to travel.

Tell us something about yourself that you think your co-workers would be surprised to know about you: I make the best brownies – my family fights over them!

Showroom Announcement

Important Information About Our NYC Showroom Re-Opening

In accordance with New York City recommendations, our New York City showroom is now able to re-open, as long as we follow the rules set out by the State of New York, which include guidelines stating responsible parties must limit the building to no more than 25% of the maximum occupancy and masks will be required as well as social distancing measures enforced.

Beginning Monday, June 29, 2020:

• Our showroom will be open by appointment only.
• There will be no staff in the showroom unless an appointment has been made through our website.
• To make an appointment, please use the form by CLICKING HERE
• Once you submit your request we will call to verify and make an appointment.
• Hours will be limited so verifying availability when scheduling is important.

Here are the guidelines provided by the A&D Building – please note that these precautions are to ensure everyone’s safety:

Vornado will conduct mandatory thermal camera temperature checks of all personnel, tenants, visitors and contractors before granting access to the building and common areas. This protocol will be implemented each time an individual comes into the building. If the initial scan indicates an individual has an elevated body temperature of 100.4°* or higher, a secondary check with a contact thermometer will be administered by a trained medical professional to validate the measurement. If both readings are 100.4° or higher, the individual will be asked to leave the building. Those individuals who are asked to leave the building should notify their employer and comply with CDC guidelines as well as their employer’s protocol before returning. In compliance with ADA and EEOC regulations, Vornado will not store any personal information for anyone undergoing this protocol.

Showroom Hours:
The A&D Building is open to the public Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. Some showrooms may be taking appointments or working during modified hours. Please contact the showroom you plan to visit directly to confirm their hours of operation.

Entrance/Exit:
In order to best manage your safety and follow social distancing guidelines, you are required to enter and exit the building using the specifically designated doors on 58th Street.

Guidelines for shopping the A&D Building:

• Masks or face coverings must be worn in all common areas; including, but not limited to, lobby, elevators, stairways, hallways, washrooms, and food hall.
• Masks will be offered at the front desk for anyone entering the building without appropriate coverage.
• All showroom partners and their clients should continue to follow government guidelines on masks/face coverings during appointments.
• We ask that you practice social distancing of at least 6′ distance from others in all common areas and in showrooms.
• Gatherings of any kind are not permitted in the building.
• All elevators are running on normal service. The new capacity per cab is 4 passengers maximum.
• Signage throughout the lobby and on each floor will direct you to the method used to ensure appropriate safety and social distancing.
• One person will be allowed in the public restrooms at a time.
• Hand sanitizer dispensers will be provided in the lobby and on each floor.
• We are committed to providing our showrooms and guests with a clean and healthy environment and will continue to follow CDC cleaning guidelines for common areas.
• We will continue to maintain our enhanced and aggressive cleaning protocols for all common areas of our building using approved products and protocol from public health agencies.
• We are providing our staff with appropriate personal protective equipment and training them on safe and healthy use of the cleaning chemicals in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication standards.

The health and safety of everyone is so important, and at the same time, we know that everyone is anxious to continue moving forward with their projects, and we are pleased that New York City has reached a stage where we can offer hours and appointments.

Thank you,
Bob Gifford

Featured Products

New Product Additions for June 2020

COUNTERTOPS
– Rough Oak, Live Edge tops in 3 finishes and custom sizes.
VESSEL SINKS
– MORRIS Solid-Surface vessel basins available in Matte or Gloss White with HPL or Fenix drain cover.
– MODO basin Available in HPL and Stone-look or Marble-look Porcelain
– BLADE Ceramic basin in 5 finishes
PEDESTAL BASINS
– KANT Pedestal Basins Available in seven Stone-look finishes, eight Marble-look finishes, three HPL finishes, and Matte White or Matte Black Corian Solid Surface.
STORAGE SOLUTIONS
– KROS Open Wall Units are constructed of painted metal and available in five finish colors, each available with shelves in either a 3D, gloss, matte white, woodgrain or soft touch in brushed metal.
– LOOK Storage Solution with Rounded metal frame with either five shelves or four shelves and a Towel Rail option. Available in five finish colors, shelves are available in either a 3D, gloss, matte white, woodgrain or soft touch in brushed metal.
– METAL CUBES  With six cubes available in five painted finishes, the design options using the Urban Metal Cubes are almost unlimited.

The Unsung Craft Behind a Contemporary Countertop

The craftsmen who create these countertops and integrated basins are skilled artisans who work with modern materials. In this video, a cement resin composite is installed over a sealed marine grade plywood structure and a solid surface composite sink. With the use of trowels and floating tools, the resulting surface has the look of authentic troweled cement. Hand-applied finishing techniques include fine sanding, honing and sealing. Though largely hand-crafted, the final product is surprisingly high-tech and remarkably low-maintenance – lightweight, durable, flexible, and impervious to cracks or stains. Hastings is proud to offer and showcase these artisan-made countertops on its popular Urban vanity collection.

The Unsung Craft Behind a Contemporary Countertop

The craftsmen who create these countertops and integrated basins are skilled artisans who work with modern materials. In this video, a cement resin composite is installed over a sealed marine grade plywood structure and a solid surface composite sink. With the use of trowels and floating tools, the resulting surface has the look of authentic troweled cement. Hand-applied finishing techniques include fine sanding, honing and sealing. Though largely hand-crafted, the final product is surprisingly high-tech and remarkably low-maintenance – lightweight, durable, flexible, and impervious to cracks or stains. Hastings is proud to offer and showcase these artisan-made countertops on its popular Urban vanity collection.

History

The Beginnings of Hastings

Hastings Tile & Bath has been at the forefront of design, providing architectural products to the building industry, beginning with pavers for large-scale installations such as the walkways that surround New York City’s Central Park. In the 1970s, we began importing tile and bath products from Italy for the high-end home furnishings industry. Today, Hastings products are sold through leading bath and kitchen dealers across the country, including our own 4,600 square foot showroom in the Architects & Designers Building in New York City.

Known for providing a full range of innovative and functional products to architects and designers, Hastings Tile & Bath continues its long tradition of sourcing striking tile and plumbing products from Europe. Our collections have included some of the finest names in the industry: Fornasetti, Philippe Starck, Andrée Putnam and Gio Ponti. We are also the exclusive importer and distributor of the Arne Jacobsen designed, multiple award-winning VOLA line in the United States.

Walter Meyers

Sales Coordinator

walter.meyers@hastingstilebath.com

Walter has been with Hastings since March 7, 1988! A true renaissance employee, Walter has performed virtually every position with the company; paving, warehousing, customer and tech services (each capping off in a management role), regional sales manager and now sales coordinator. His support to the staff, the dealers, the architects, designers and end users cannot be overestimated. He derives satisfaction from helping everyone with whom he comes in contact. At trade shows you will find Walter happily engaged in conversation with everyone who wants to learn more about Hastings’ collections.

Favorite product(s):  There has been a long list of products (since we are always searching for the latest and greatest European designs) that has passed through Hastings over my many years but one item has been consistent most of our furniture is the VOLA HV1.The fact that it’s 50+ years old and still looks good on just about every sink we’ve put it on. Timeless.

Something co-workers would be surprised to know:  Walter says he’s an open book – but we all think he’s our version of the “World’s Most Interesting Man”.