Born from a collaboration between the faucet manufacturer BARIL and the fashion designer Marie Saint Pierre, the MARIE kitchen faucet draws inspiration from the simple, sensory pleasure of cooking.
Its key features include a fully customizable design, a distinctive sculptural silhouette, and a one-of-a-kind spheric handle with lever, intentionally imperfect in its form, evoking the organic essence of forms drawn from the earth.
In the spirit of haute couture, each component can be specified in a selection of six finishes, allowing for refined, personalized combinations. Much like assembling a couture garment, users can compose a piece that reflects their own aesthetic vision. A range of installation options further enhances this bespoke approach.
A touch of light is introduced through the Tangelo finish, a vibrant orange shade that evokes warmth and energy, inspired by the hybrid fruit obtained by crossing a mandarin orange with a grapefruit. Rarely seen in faucet design, this bold colour is applied exclusively to the handle’s lever, creating a subtle yet striking focal point.
Sculptural in presence yet functional in purpose, the MARIE faucet is conceived as an object of design. Its elegant lines and materiality allow it to integrate seamlessly into a variety of interiors, from contemporary to classic.
The Design Process
The main objective was achieving an exceptionally slender and elevated silhouette without compromising structural integrity. The faucet features a slim 26 mm (1’’) diameter body with an overall height of 533mm (21’’) with an integrated pull-down sprayhead, all designed as a continuous form with no visible breaks or separations. Engineering a structure of this height and finesse required extensive testing to ensure long-term resistance, particularly given the daily mechanical stress caused by repeated pulling and re-docking of the sprayhead.
Another technical objective was enabling full 360-degree rotation while preserving stability and smooth handling. Ease of assembly and maintenance were also central to the development process. Every component was engineered with installation steps in mind, ensuring that parts were both highly resistant and accessible for servicing when required. Hidden fixation systems were developed to eliminate visible screws, allowing the design to remain pure and uninterrupted.
Ergonomics and installation also played a critical role. Numerous tests were conducted on this ‘’one of a kind’’ spheric handle with lever, to make sure we had the right proportions, intuitive use, comfort and precision. The handle was designed to be separate from the body and placed on the countertop anywhere within a 12’’ distance from the body (spout). This prompted us to also rethink the installation process to achieve this innovative flexibility while maintaining simplicity. Many new, under the counter, components were therefore developed for easy installation and hose management.
Finally, we had to make sure the design followed key technical parameters to facilitate controlled manufacturing, installation and long-term serviceability.
It was through many months of design, prototyping and testing, that we succeeded in bringing this product to life. The silhouette of MARIE is defined by controlled curves and carefully calibrated transitions. The spout, base and handle were proportioned to create geometrical continuity and structural coherence. The internal and structural components of the faucet were also specifically engineered to adapt to this innovative design.
Team:
Marie Saint Pierre, Fashion Designer
Marie-Eve Baril, BARIL President
Mario Gagnon, Creative Direction
Benoit Morneau, Director of Product Development
Thomas Vidal Soler, Industrial Designer
Sustainability
The MARIE Kitchen faucet is also offered in a water-saving configuration with a reduced flow rate of 1.5 gpm (5.7 l/min) at 60 psi.
Awards
Winner of the 2026 Gold Award at the New York Product Design Awards in the Kitchens & Kitchen Furniture – Kitchen Elements category.
Notes
BARIL is a Canadian company. The MARIE Kitchen faucet will be available across Canada and the United States starting in Fall 2026. The faucet was exhibited at the Toronto Interior Design Show in january 2026.
A leader in the design and manufacture of exceptional residential faucets for 35 years, BARIL is a family-owned North American business led by Marie-Eve Baril, a visionary second-generation entrepreneur. BARIL offers high-end products that combine performance and elegance. Our products, imagined by our Montreal-based designers, are designed for everyday life and created to last forever. Investing in a BARIL faucet means offering yourself beauty and peace of mind. Flawless design, impeccable finishes and superior functionality; our faucets are as pleasant to look at as they are to use. *Robinetier: (From French) Master craftsman in the art of faucet making.
