Trade Library · Materials & Brands

The brands we build with.

A working reference to the appliance, plumbing, stone, cabinetry, glazing, lighting, hardware, and FF&E brands we specify on luxury residential and commercial projects across Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego — and why each earns a place in the palette.

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Appliances · 8 brands

Appliances

The kitchen's working core — specified early because ventilation, gas/electric loads, and cabinetry openings all key off these selections.

Sub-Zero

Ultra-luxury

USA

Our default refrigeration on $1,000+/sf builds; integrated and PRO 48 columns disappear into millwork and hold tight temperature zones for serious kitchens.

Wolf

Ultra-luxury

USA

Dual-fuel and gas ranges that pair with Sub-Zero; the 48" and 60" ranges anchor most of our chef-driven residential kitchens.

Gaggenau

Ultra-luxury

Germany

German precision for clients who want the most architectural appliance language — combi-steam, Vario cooktops, and the 400 series wall ovens.

Miele

Luxury

Germany

Specified for integrated dishwashing, coffee systems, and laundry; the most reliable fully-integrated package at the luxury tier.

La Cornue

Ultra-luxury

France

The statement range — hand-built in France, specified when the kitchen is the architectural centerpiece and the client wants a heritage piece.

Thermador

Luxury

USA

A strong value-luxury package; specified where the budget favors a broad suite over a single statement piece.

Cove

Luxury

USA

Sub-Zero Group's dishwasher line — paired with Sub-Zero/Wolf for a coordinated integrated kitchen.

Fisher & Paykel

Luxury

New Zealand

Integrated column refrigeration and CoolDrawer units for butler's pantries, bars, and secondary kitchens.

Plumbing & Fixtures · 8 brands

Plumbing & Fixtures

Faucets, fillers, and shower systems — the jewelry of the kitchen and bath, and where finish consistency across a whole home is won or lost.

Dornbracht

Ultra-luxury

Germany

German architectural fittings; our go-to for minimalist and statement baths where the fitting is meant to read as sculpture.

THG Paris

Ultra-luxury

France

French luxury fittings with deep finish and crystal/stone lever options — specified for glamorous, decorative baths.

Waterworks

Ultra-luxury

USA

A complete bath language — fittings, fixtures, tile, and accessories — that lets us hold one design vocabulary across every bathroom.

Kallista

Luxury

USA

Designer-collaboration fittings (e.g., with Bjarke Ingels, Laura Kirar) for clients who want a distinct, collectible bath story.

Fantini

Luxury

Italy

Italian fittings, strong in color and architectural minimalism; excellent for contemporary coastal and modern interiors.

Vola

Luxury

Denmark

Arne Jacobsen's KV1 and the Vola system — the original architectural mixer, specified for purist modern projects.

Watermark

Luxury

USA

Made-to-order Brooklyn fittings with deep finish customization; specified when we need an exact finish match across a whole home.

Brizo

Performance

USA

The performance-luxury workhorse for secondary baths and powder rooms where we want strong design without the top-tier budget.

Stone & Slab · 7 brands

Stone & Slab

Natural stone and engineered slab — the single most emotional material in a luxury home, and the one we slab-select in person.

Antolini

Ultra-luxury

Italy

The benchmark for exotic natural stone and book-matched slabs; we hand-select Calacatta, Patagonia quartzite, and onyx from their Verona inventory.

ABC Stone

Ultra-luxury

USA

Curated natural stone for designers — a trusted source for unusual marbles, limestones, and quartzites with reliable matching.

Cosentino

Performance

Spain

Dekton and Silestone for high-traffic, low-maintenance surfaces — outdoor kitchens, cladding, and family kitchens that need to take abuse.

Neolith

Performance

Spain

Sintered stone in large-format slabs; specified for fireplace surrounds, cladding, and outdoor applications where natural stone is impractical.

Caesarstone

Performance

Israel

Engineered quartz for durability-first surfaces; a reliable spec for secondary spaces and rental/spec-luxury work.

Cambria

Performance

USA

American-made quartz with convincing marble-look patterns; specified where clients want zero maintenance with a natural appearance.

Walker Zanger

Luxury

USA

Stone and tile house with a strong slab and decorative-stone program; a long-standing trade resource in Southern California.

Tile & Decorative Surfaces · 7 brands

Tile & Decorative Surfaces

Where pattern, craft, and material story enter a project — from hand-glazed zellige to large-format porcelain.

Ann Sacks

Ultra-luxury

USA

Our primary decorative-tile resource — artisan glazes, stone mosaics, and designer collaborations for feature walls and baths.

Artistic Tile

Luxury

USA

Waterjet stone mosaics and book-matched stone tile; specified for statement floors and powder-room moments.

Clé

Luxury

USA

Zellige, cement, and terracotta with an artisan hand; specified for organic-modern and Mediterranean palettes.

Heath Ceramics

Luxury

USA

California-made ceramic tile with a mid-century soul; a regional favorite for warm, tactile kitchens and baths.

Porcelanosa

Performance

Spain

Large-format porcelain and full-system surfaces; strong for contemporary, low-grout-line architectural interiors.

Fireclay Tile

Luxury

USA

Made-to-order California tile with a sustainability story; specified when clients want domestic, low-embodied-carbon material.

Mosaic House

Luxury

USA

Hand-made Moroccan zellige and cement tile for authentic, artisanal pattern work.

Cabinetry & Millwork Systems · 8 brands

Cabinetry & Millwork Systems

The architecture of storage. We pair European systems with custom shop millwork depending on the room and the budget.

Boffi

Ultra-luxury

Italy

Italian kitchen and bath systems at the top of the market; specified for minimalist, architecturally rigorous kitchens.

Bulthaup

Ultra-luxury

Germany

The b3 system — engineering-led German cabinetry where every reveal and joint is resolved; a purist's kitchen.

Henrybuilt

Ultra-luxury

USA

American-made, designer-favorite cabinetry with superb interior fittings; specified when we want custom feel with system reliability.

Poliform

Ultra-luxury

Italy

Cabinetry, closets, and case goods that let us carry one material language from kitchen to primary closet.

Molteni&C

Ultra-luxury

Italy

Dada kitchens and Molteni case goods for a fully coordinated Italian interior architecture.

SieMatic

Luxury

Germany

German cabinetry with broad finish range; a strong spec for transitional kitchens between custom and system.

Eggersmann

Luxury

Germany

Heritage German manufacturer known for large-format and stone-fronted cabinetry.

Leicht

Luxury

Germany

Contemporary German cabinetry offering architectural minimalism at a relatively attainable luxury tier.

Glazing, Windows & Doors · 8 brands

Glazing, Windows & Doors

The single biggest driver of a modern home's character and cost — minimal-frame glazing is where SoCal indoor-outdoor living lives.

Vitrocsa

Ultra-luxury

Switzerland

The original minimalist sliding system — near-frameless sightlines for trophy-level glazing; the top of our spec list for view homes.

Sky-Frame

Ultra-luxury

Switzerland

Swiss minimal-frame sliding walls with exceptional engineering for large, heavy panels and tight tolerances.

Panoramah!

Ultra-luxury

Portugal

Ultra-slim sightline sliding systems; specified for contemporary oceanfront and canyon homes that want maximum glass.

Fleetwood

Luxury

USA

California-made aluminum windows and doors; a reliable, regionally-serviced spec for modern SoCal homes.

Western Window Systems

Luxury

USA

Large moving-glass walls engineered for the Western market; a workhorse for indoor-outdoor great rooms.

La Cantina

Luxury

USA

Folding and sliding door systems; specified for wide openings to terraces and pool decks.

Marvin

Luxury

USA

Aluminum-clad wood windows (Modern and Signature lines) for warmer, traditional-leaning architecture.

Arcadia

Performance

USA

Commercial-grade architectural glazing and storefront; specified on hospitality and modern residential alike.

Lighting — Architectural & Decorative · 8 brands

Lighting — Architectural & Decorative

Lighting is two disciplines: the invisible architectural layer (downlights, coves, control) and the decorative jewelry. We specify both deliberately.

Lutron

Ultra-luxury

USA

The control backbone — HomeWorks for whole-home dimming and shades; nearly every project we do is built on it.

Flos

Ultra-luxury

Italy

Architectural and decorative Italian lighting; from Antonio Citterio recessed systems to the decorative classics.

Apparatus

Ultra-luxury

USA

Collectible New York lighting; specified as the sculptural centerpiece in dining and entry moments.

Visual Comfort

Luxury

USA

The deep, dependable decorative-lighting catalog we draw on for layered, designer fixtures across a whole home.

Roll & Hill

Luxury

USA

American design-forward decorative lighting; statement chandeliers and pendants with a contemporary edge.

Bocci

Ultra-luxury

Canada

Cast-glass pendant systems (14, 28, 87 series) for cascading stairwell and double-height moments.

Lindsey Adelman

Ultra-luxury

USA

Hand-crafted sculptural fixtures; specified when the client wants a true collectible light object.

Vibia

Luxury

Spain

Architectural decorative systems with strong outdoor and modular options.

Architectural Hardware · 6 brands

Architectural Hardware

Door, cabinet, and bath hardware — the details a client literally touches every day. We hold one hardware story across a whole home.

Rocky Mountain Hardware

Ultra-luxury

USA

Solid bronze door and cabinet hardware, sand-cast in the USA; our default for warm, substantial, organic-modern interiors.

Sun Valley Bronze

Ultra-luxury

USA

Hand-finished bronze hardware with deep patina range; specified alongside or in place of RMH for bespoke bronze programs.

Emtek

Luxury

USA

Broad finish and style range at a strong value tier; our workhorse for secondary doors and value-luxury projects.

Baldwin

Luxury

USA

Forged-brass heritage hardware for traditional and transitional homes.

Buster + Punch

Luxury

UK

Machined, design-forward hardware and lighting with a distinctive industrial-luxe look; specified for younger, modern clients.

Accurate Lock & Hardware

Luxury

USA

High-end door hardware and mortise locks specified where security and a precise European feel matter.

Sanitaryware & Bathing · 6 brands

Sanitaryware & Bathing

Toilets, basins, and tubs — engineered fixtures where reliability and comfort matter as much as form.

Duravit

Luxury

Germany

Designer-collaboration sanitaryware (Starck, Sieger) — our default for clean, architectural baths.

Toto

Luxury

Japan

Washlet and Neorest technology; specified for the most reliable, tech-forward toilets in primary and guest baths.

Geberit

Luxury

Switzerland

In-wall carrier and flush systems — the hidden engineering behind wall-hung toilets done right.

Victoria + Albert

Ultra-luxury

UK

Volcanic-limestone freestanding tubs; the sculptural soaking tub we specify most for primary baths.

Laufen

Luxury

Switzerland

Saphirkeramik thin-edge basins for architectural, minimalist bathrooms.

Catalano

Luxury

Italy

Italian sanitaryware with crisp geometry and a clean technical edge.

Smart Home, AV & Control · 6 brands

Smart Home, AV & Control

The integrated systems layer — specified at framing, because conduit, rack space, and WAP locations have to be designed in, not added later.

Crestron

Ultra-luxury

USA

Whole-home control, AV distribution, and automation; the platform we standardize on for fully-integrated estates.

Savant

Luxury

USA

Apple-centric control with a clean UX; specified for clients who want a more consumer-friendly interface.

Bang & Olufsen

Ultra-luxury

Denmark

Architectural speakers and statement audio-visual pieces where the equipment is also a design object.

Sonos

Performance

USA

Reliable distributed audio for secondary zones and value-luxury projects.

Basalte

Luxury

Belgium

Design-forward switches and touch panels that elevate the most-touched control surfaces.

Control4

Performance

USA

Flexible automation platform for mid-tier integrated homes.

Flooring & Rugs · 6 brands

Flooring & Rugs

Wood, stone, and textile underfoot — the largest continuous material surface in any home, and a major acoustic and warmth decision.

Listone Giordano

Ultra-luxury

Italy

Italian engineered wood flooring with exceptional plank length and finish; our default for wide-plank luxury floors.

DuChateau

Luxury

USA

European oak flooring and wall systems with rich, designer-driven finishes.

Madera

Ultra-luxury

USA

Custom wide-plank and reclaimed wood flooring for bespoke, character-grade floors.

Stark Carpet

Ultra-luxury

USA

Trade-only carpet and rugs; the deep resource we draw on for custom broadloom and stair runners.

Tai Ping

Ultra-luxury

Hong Kong

Hand-tufted custom rugs for the highest-end bespoke floor coverings.

Holland & Sherry

Ultra-luxury

UK

Custom rugs and floor coverings (alongside their textiles) for fully bespoke FF&E programs.

Wall Coverings & Decorative Finishes · 5 brands

Wall Coverings & Decorative Finishes

The fifth surface. Plaster, paper, and specialty finishes are how we add depth and craft beyond paint.

Phillip Jeffries

Ultra-luxury

USA

The benchmark natural and specialty wallcovering house — grasscloth, raffia, and architectural papers across nearly every project.

Calico Wallpaper

Luxury

USA

Hand-made artistic and muralled wallcoverings for statement walls and ceilings.

Zak+Fox

Ultra-luxury

USA

Designer textiles and wallcoverings with a globally-inspired, collectible pattern language.

Pierre Frey

Ultra-luxury

France

French house of textiles and wallcoverings; specified for layered, decorative, and traditional interiors.

Marmorino / Venetian Plaster

Luxury

Italy

Lime-based artisan plaster applied by specialist trades; our preferred way to add hand-troweled depth to feature walls and powder rooms.

Furniture & FF&E · 8 brands

Furniture & FF&E

Loose furnishings, case goods, and upholstery — the layer that makes architecture livable, specified and procured through trade.

Minotti

Ultra-luxury

Italy

Italian upholstery and case goods; a default for contemporary living and primary suites that need quiet luxury.

B&B Italia

Ultra-luxury

Italy

Design-icon seating and systems for modern, architectural interiors.

Poltrona Frau

Ultra-luxury

Italy

Heritage Italian leather craftsmanship; specified for studies, theaters, and statement seating.

Holly Hunt

Ultra-luxury

USA

Trade-only furniture, lighting, and textiles; one of our deepest FF&E resources for layered American luxury.

Christian Liaigre

Ultra-luxury

France

Restrained, architectural furniture for sophisticated, quiet interiors.

Cassina

Ultra-luxury

Italy

Design-historical and contemporary Italian furniture, including the LC and Maestri collections.

Flexform

Ultra-luxury

Italy

Relaxed, refined Italian upholstery; a favorite for comfortable-but-elevated family rooms.

Promemoria

Ultra-luxury

Italy

Collectible Italian furniture and lighting for the most bespoke interiors.

Textiles & Soft Goods · 7 brands

Textiles & Soft Goods

Drapery, upholstery, and trim. The textile package is where comfort, acoustics, and tactile luxury are dialed in.

Holland & Sherry

Ultra-luxury

UK

Bespoke textiles, leathers, and embroidery; our top resource for custom drapery and wrapped-wall programs.

Loro Piana Interiors

Ultra-luxury

Italy

The finest wool, cashmere, and linen interior textiles; specified where tactile luxury is the brief.

Rogers & Goffigon

Ultra-luxury

USA

Trade-only textiles renowned among designers for weight, weave, and restrained color.

Kvadrat

Luxury

Denmark

European performance and design textiles; strong for contemporary and contract-grade upholstery.

Rose Tarlow Melrose House

Ultra-luxury

USA

LA-based furniture and textiles with a collected, old-world sensibility.

Schumacher

Luxury

USA

Deep American textile and wallcovering house for layered, decorative interiors.

Romo

Luxury

UK

British textile house offering broad, accessible-luxury drapery and upholstery.

Outdoor & Landscape · 7 brands

Outdoor & Landscape

Southern California living is outdoor living. Furnishings and systems here have to survive sun, salt, and marine air.

Janus et Cie

Ultra-luxury

USA

The benchmark luxury outdoor furniture house; our default for terraces, pool decks, and cabanas.

RH Outdoor

Luxury

USA

Broad, well-priced outdoor collections that let us furnish large estates cohesively.

Sutherland

Ultra-luxury

USA

Teak and performance outdoor furniture engineered for harsh coastal exposure.

Dedon

Ultra-luxury

Germany

Woven outdoor furniture with a sculptural, resort-grade sensibility.

Kettal

Luxury

Spain

Contemporary Spanish outdoor systems for modern architecture.

Brown Jordan

Luxury

USA

Heritage American outdoor furniture; a reliable, serviceable spec for SoCal exteriors.

Gloster

Luxury

UK

Teak-forward outdoor furniture balancing warmth and durability.

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How we choose

Specified for performance, not for show.

This library is the shortlist we actually draw from — refined over hundreds of luxury projects. A brand earns a place here for a reason: engineering that holds up, finishes that age well, trade support that shows up when a project needs it, and a design language that fits the architecture. We're product-agnostic in principle and opinionated in practice; the right Sub-Zero/Wolf kitchen, the right Vitrocsa sightline, or the right Holland & Sherry drapery is a decision we make against the specific home, climate, and client — not a default.

We specify across three tiers so the palette matches the budget: ultra-luxury statement pieces, luxury workhorses that carry most of a project, and performance selections for high-traffic or value-luxury work. Every choice is resolved in our photoreal digital twin and walked in VR before anything is ordered, so finishes, sightlines, and fit are confirmed before a single long-lead item is released.

A note on trademarks. This is an independent editorial reference to brands and materials Vividly Built specifies and sources through the trade. All brand names, product names, and logos are the property of their respective owners. Inclusion here reflects our professional specification practice and does not imply any partnership, sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement in either direction. Product lines, availability, and finishes change; we confirm current specifications on every project.
Questions
What appliance brands does Vividly Built specify?

On luxury residential work we most often specify Sub-Zero refrigeration and Wolf ranges, Gaggenau for the most architectural kitchens, Miele for integrated dishwashing and coffee, and La Cornue when the range is the centerpiece. Thermador and Fisher & Paykel serve value-luxury and secondary kitchens.

What minimal-frame glazing systems do you use?

For near-frameless, trophy-level glazing we specify Vitrocsa, Sky-Frame, and Panoramah!. For large moving-glass walls at a strong value-luxury tier we use Fleetwood, Western Window Systems, and La Cantina; Marvin for warmer aluminum-clad wood.

Which cabinetry systems does Vividly Built work with?

European systems including Boffi, Bulthaup, Poliform, and Molteni&C/Dada at the top tier, Henrybuilt for American-made custom-feel cabinetry, and SieMatic, Leicht, and Eggersmann for transitional budgets — alongside fully custom shop millwork where a room calls for it.

Does listing a brand mean Vividly Built is sponsored by it?

No. This is an editorial reference to brands and materials we specify and source through the trade. All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners, and inclusion here does not imply any partnership, sponsorship, or endorsement in either direction.

Can you work with a specific brand I already love?

Almost always. This library reflects what we specify most, but we design to the client and the project — if you have a brand or piece you want built around, we will source and integrate it. Tell us about your project and we will build the material palette with you.

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