Design heritage meets contemporary residential interiors in a new creative partnership between plumbing giant Kohler and lifestyle brand AERIN. Kohler has officially unveiled its latest Artist Editions collaboration featuring Aerin Lauder, founder and creative director of AERIN. Entitled the Fleurette Collection, the new offering draws deeply from the rich visual history of traditional Delftware, bringing delicate, hand-applied floral motifs to a trio of the manufacturer’s most iconic bathroom fixtures.
Crafted in high-quality white vitreous china and rooted in the time-honored tradition of hand-painted Delft tiles, the collection comprises three distinct Kohler classics: the Memoirs Stately toilet, the Memoirs Stately pedestal sink, and the Caxton rectangle sink. To ensure versatility across various design aesthetics, the collection is offered in two curated colorways. The first is a traditional, classic blue-and-white palette that pays direct homage to historical ceramics, while the second is a soft green-and-white option that introduces a fresh, unexpected interpretation to the medium.
The green variation stems directly from Lauder’s growing appreciation for the hue, serving as a vehicle to introduce a garden-inspired sensibility into the domestic environment. By merging these botanical and historical references with everyday functional objects, the collaboration successfully transforms standard bathroom fixtures into sophisticated decorative art forms. Rather than treating these elements as purely utilitarian components of a home, the Fleurette Collection treats them as centerpieces of interior expression.
The inspiration for this collaboration runs deeply personal for Lauder, whose aesthetic vision was profoundly shaped by her early exposure to art and design. Her concept for the collection stems from the exquisite blue-and-white ceramics that famously filled the home of her grandmother, Estée Lauder. Reflecting on this formative influence, Lauder notes that her grandmother taught her to appreciate beautiful objects and the rich stories they carry within them. With the Fleurette Collection, Lauder sought to channel that sentiment into pieces that feel genuinely timeless, creating objects that could easily become a cherished part of a family’s home and be enjoyed for generations to come.
This shared dedication to craftsmanship and aesthetic longevity made Kohler a natural partner for Lauder’s vision. Having long admired the way the historic manufacturing brand manages to elevate everyday spaces through thoughtful design, Lauder was particularly drawn to the opportunity to collaborate specifically with its renowned Artist Editions portfolio. For more than 40 years, the Artist Editions initiative has stood as a celebration of the intersection between fine art and industrial manufacturing. By combining precision engineering with decorative techniques executed entirely by skilled artisans at the company’s headquarters in Kohler, Wisconsin, the program consistently pushes the boundaries of what is possible in domestic design.
This unique partnership not only reflects Lauder’s deeply personal design perspective, but it also underscores Kohler’s ongoing commitment to luxury design innovation. The hand-applied nature of the floral motifs ensures that every piece carries the mark of human craftsmanship, bridging the gap between mass manufacturing and bespoke artistry.
Despite the centuries-old tradition associated with Delftware, Lauder emphasizes that there remains something remarkably fresh and contemporary about the aesthetic. As modern residential design continues to evolve, bathrooms are increasingly viewed by homeowners and interior designers alike as prime opportunities for individual style, personality, and creative expression throughout the home. The thoughtful collaboration between Kohler and AERIN successfully bridges historical heritage with enduring contemporary design, creating what Lauder describes as a natural way to blend artistry, craftsmanship, and nostalgia while establishing something that feels thoroughly modern and timeless for today’s interiors.
