I sort of like the first image...also, the design; it looks as if it closes onto itself, making it interesting and elegant to me. The second image, I guess, is an altogether different system...or is this the on/off mechanism? Whatever it is...everything about it is atrocious...so then, if they are meant to work together, back to the drawing board.

muirwoods08 --

It appears to me that you swing the spigot out to turn it on, and adjust the temperature w/ the knob on the wall (2nd pic/faucet) or the dial on the base (1st pic/faucet)

Either way, I rather agree that they're too clever/not intuitive by far (Who wants to have to explain to guests how the guestroom faucet works???) - not to mention the too-trendy stripes.

Definite usability issues. Plus, I prefer my big-ticket items in neutral. Stripes are for towels.

I think I would like this more as an outdoor faucet. Or if the was a way that the color would show up due to water temp. Maybe different colors show for warm or cold.

@bepsf ... That's funny...having to explain a faucet.

Looking again, maybe that bar also closes into the slot and the button swings it out...but...what? Are they sensors in the recess? This gets funnier. Aychihuahua.

I love it. If it works in the room, why not? It's so whimsical.

The faucet, i really like.. i just wonder how is the color applied... the durability... the finish... the materials....

I love the look but I too would like to know more about how it works, what it's made of, etc. The Savil site didn't explain any of that.

I'm with unabridged. Big ticket and permanent items should be more neutral and leave the color and whimsy to art, towels, blankets, etc...

BTW, for some reason that second picture reminds me of a cassette tape player.

the colors are all too primary (for my liking). theyre all too strong to be side by side (sep. the green and blue), bordering on the typical color scheme of child's room.

if they're thinking of or going for a paul smith feel... they can be colorful but with a balance of tones.

It's amazing how hard it is for ANYONE to step outside the paradigm.
I see this faucet now and think: "Well, duh! Why do all faucets have to be the same basic metallic color?" BUT I did not come up with it, nor any of the other people commenting here.
I commend the design, it's innovative and whimsical. Function can be worked on, but ideas are precious and few.

i really love these. they don't look difficult to use and the wall mounted on absolutely ingeneous! these are hot and fun and beautiful.

I agree with zoee that these could be fun in a kids' bath. I don't see them in a powder room or master suite.

You can add whimsy and charm to a bath without upping the kitsch factor. Here are a couple that exemplify that, that I think you'd enjoy having around longer:

http://jgkitchens.blogspot.com/2009/11/molten-gold-fabulous-faucets.html