Featuring a minimalist design, the new Level kitchen collection from Moen fits the need for clean, contemporary styling.

"With Level, consumers appreciate beautiful, modern styling and builders know they can trust the quality of a product backed by Moen," said Beth Allison, Moen group manager, channel marketing.

The new single-hole, single-handle kitchen faucet is ideal for granite countertops for a clean, sleek style and is available in both standard and pull-down versions.

The pull-down facet features an ergonomically designed wand with an easy-turn swivel joint on the end with three spray options: stream, rinse and pause. Moen's patented pause option is ideal for work outside of the sink, including watering plants or filling large pots.

The kitchen faucets are available in chrome and in Moen's new LifeShine Classic Stainless. The lightly brushed, cool-gray hue in the Classic Stainless makes it cooler in appearance than brushed nickel and warmer than brushed chrome.

"Our new LifeShine Classic finish is truly versatile and effortlessly coordinates with stainless steel kitchen appliances, sinks and hardware, as well as natural countertop materials," Allison said.

IN THE BATH

Moen's new Level collection is also ideal for the bath.

"Designers typically want to carry a theme or look throughout the home ... especially in a condominium or loft apartment," Allison said.

"We realize that homeowners today are looking for a more refined style with a look that is uncomplicated and transcends seamlessly from room to room. The Level collection provides a balanced, on-trend style that complements contemporary decorating from the bath to the kitchen."

The faucets make a bold statement in both a single-handle, single-hole mount (both 7-inch and 12-inch to accommodate vessel sink applications) as well as a two-handle widespread style. They are available in chrome and LifeShine Brushed Nickel finishes.

Moen's innovative valve system is available on the Level 8-inch widespread faucets, three- or four-hole Roman tub faucets and the shower package. This valve structure makes it easy to upgrade the style of bath without replacing any faucet plumbing ... simply unscrew the handles and spout, lift them out and replace them in minutes.

The Level showerhead features a large spray face … measuring nearly 4 inches in diameter … with rubber spray formers to produce a wider spray pattern for better full-body coverage.

And Level's allure is not limited to the fixtures. It can also be seen in the beauty of the water flow as the faucets feature laminar aerators, which produce a clean, clear natural stream of water.

For more information on the Level collection call 800-BUY-MOEN

(800-289-6636) or visit www.moen.com.

Picture #1: Moen’s new Level faucet collection provides a contemporary, clean style for your kitchen. Choose a faucet in chrome or LifeShine Classic Stainless. Photo courtesy of Moen.

Picture #2: Bring a modern touch to your bathroom with Moen’s Level bath faucet collection. Photo courtesy of Moen.

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