Last month at imm Cologne, bathroom manufacturer Blanco introduced its latest faucet designs.

Grace II, Hiland, Napa and Alta Compact are designed with both beauty and function in mind.

The most traditional of the new introductions, the Grace II is inspired by designs from the Victorian era. Customers can choose from a pull-out or pull-down operation and from  chrome or stainless steel finishes.

Napa is a more contemporary design also available in both pull-out and pull-down versions. The sleek and fluid Napa is available in stainless steel or chrome and has a dual spray feature and a 10_-11_ high clearance that makes work around the sink easier.

Hiland is another sleek design with a durable pull-out operation and a dual spray feature, its available in chrome or stainless steel.

The classic and contemporary Alta Compact faucet is particularly suited to compact sinks or work areas; an extendable pull-out design features a dual spray feature. The spout can be swiveled through 128ш for greater coverage.

Read more about each design on Designer Pages:

• GRACEâ„¢II
• ALTAâ„¢ Compact
• HILANDâ„¢
• NAPAâ„¢ blanco

Prices range from $375 to $525. For ordering information visit the company's web site.

About the Manufacturer: For three generations, Blanco has quietly and passionately elevated the standards for luxury sinks, faucets and decorative accessories. Proud of its European heritage and award-winning German engineering, BLANCO is steadfastly committed to their tradition of high quality, innovative design and unsurpassed service since 1925. Today, BLANCO is the only supplier in the world to produce its own sinks from start to finish in three materials. Dedicated to quality without compromise, every sink is closely inspected many times before it receives the BLANCO name. BLANCO has a long tradition of environmental stewardship and their production facilities operate to strict DIN EN ISO 14001 environmental performance standards.