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GROHE X Professional Event in Lisbon

GROHE X Professional Event

Sanitary industry professionals from around the world gathered in Lisbon, Portugal from 30th May to 2nd June to experience the GROHE X Professional Event.

Not only were participants able to visit the GROHE Experience Center in Lisbon and the plant in Albergaria, but also a dedicated brand space completed the customer journey. The brand space presented the GROHE Professional portfolio in four areas, from highlighting products such as the water-recirculating shower GROHE Everstream, the new colour Phantom Black and the new GROHE Tempesta hand shower, to the brand’s efforts to strengthen the industry with an exclusive comprehensive product, training and service package.

“We are delighted that the GROHE X Professional event was a great success. Direct contact with our professional partners is vital to us and it is important to come together as an industry to understand how we can support each other. We firmly believe that this is the foundation for sustained growth and innovation, and we will continue to invest in these relationships”, said Jonas Brennwald, Leader LIXIL EMENA.

The GROHE X Professional Event is the second installment of live events following the digital GROHE X Summit that took place in early March. The brand is taking a hybrid approach in order to deliver the best possible experience for its customers.

GROHE Professional presented in four areas

With GROHE Professional, GROHE has created a unique product and service proposition tailored to the needs of sanitaryware wholesalers, installers, showrooms, project customers and kitchen studios.

During the GROHE X Professional Event, partners could explore the broad offering in more detail. The dedicated GROHE Professional range encompasses over 700 products that the brand sells exclusively to the traditional wholesale channel. In Lisbon, customers got to know new innovations in the Novelties area, such as Phantom Black, the latest addition to the GROHE Colours Collection.

Other highlights were the new GROHE Tempesta hand shower, which features a simple switch function to activate different sprays at the touch of a fingertip, and the new softedged GROHE BauEdge ceramics, among others.

GROHE Everstream

The debut of the GROHE Everstream demonstrated how the home can actively and positively shape everyone’s personal impact on the planet and its resources. The water-recirculating shower GROHE Everstream has been designed to create the showering experience users expect but consuming as little fresh water as possible.

In its recirculating mode, the Everstream collects used water in a tank that is then pumped into a circuit which maintains the desired temperature and hygienically treats the water. This uses less energy and conserves water that would otherwise go down the drain.

How to support professionals at the point of sale?

This question was the focus of the Commercial area, where the recently launched GROHE Professional campaign was presented. This campaign celebrates the partnership between consumers and their professional partners in realising individual bathroom concepts. The area was rounded off by GROHE+, a loyalty program that actively supports professional tradespeople with a comprehensive training offering and makes day-to-day business easier for GROHE’s B2B customers.


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KBSA: 2023 Designer Award Finalists

KBSA Designer Awards 2023

The winners for each category will be chosen by the independent judging panel that includes Ainhoa Bilbao, Martin Gill, Andrea Hillier, Keith Myers and Adrian Stoneham.

The list of finalists is as follows:

Kitchens up to £25k

  • Stephen Flower – Ashford Kitchens & Interiors
  • Peter Nolan – Callerton Kitchens and Interiors
  • Elizabeth Pantling Jones – Lima Kitchens
  • Belinda Dangerfield – Qudaus Living Ltd

Kitchens £25k-£50k

  • Elizabeth Pantling Jones – Lima Kitchens
  • Belinda Dangerfield – Qudaus Living Ltd
  • Sophie Owen– Qudaus Living Ltd
  • Diane Berry – Diane Berry Kitchens Ltd
  • Dan Stronge – Jones Britain Ltd
  • Angus Mackintosh – Kitchens International
  • Samantha Mascari – Mascari Design

Kitchens over £50k

  • Haydee Baker – Kitchen Living Ltd
  • Diane Berry – Diane Berry Kitchens Ltd (2 Entries shortlisted)
  • Heather Brazier – Ruach Kitchens

Bathroom

  • Ami Fitzpatrick – Sovereign Bathrooms Winchester Ltd
  • Hollie Kerr – EKCO (Livingston) Ltd
  • Andrew Hewson – Dobsons
  • Martin Flanders – Alexander
  • Gabi Riseley – Henry Rose Interiors (2 entries shortlisted)

Young

  • Kaitlyn Bruce – EKCO (Livingston) Ltd
  • Andreya Popova – Lima Kitchens
  • Lucy Cunliffe – Diane Berry Kitchens Ltd
  • Sophie Owen– Qudaus Living Ltd (2 entries shortlisted)
  • Haydee Baker – Kitchen Living Ltd

Kitchen Concept

  • Sophie Owen– Qudaus Living Ltd
  • Chad Cooper – The Myers Touch
  • Araminta Glenn – Kitchens International
  • David Allen – Diane Berry Kitchens Ltd
  • Cristine Atkinson – Butler Interiors
  • Joanna Geddes – Kitchens by JS Geddes

Bedroom

  • Lily Lucas – Anderson Sinclair Ltd
  • Katy Pearson – The Kitchen Showroom Ltd
  • Mike Hughes – Mike Hughes Kitchens & Bedrooms

Kbsa national chair Richard Hibbert said, “Congratulations to all of our finalists, the quality of the designs submitted is once again outstanding, and our judges faced a difficult task.

“We wish all of our finalists good luck, winners will be announced at the Kbsa Designer Awards dinner which follows the KBB Industry conference on Wednesday 27 September, at the Belfry Hotel and Resort, West Midlands.

More details and booking forms are available from the website or call Kbsa head office, 01623 818808.

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Duravit puts 5 questions to Henning Rieseler

Henning Rieseler, Studio F. A. Porsche Duravit

Design Director Henning Rieseler from Studio F. A. Porsche talks about the inspiration behind the creation of the Qatego bathroom collection, created in collaboration with bathroom supplier Duravit.

F. A. Porsche designed the Qatego bathroom series for Duravit and bring wood, ceramic, and natural stone together to create a harmonious bathroom design for an unmistakable homely atmosphere with skilfully accentuated niches.  The rounded form of the sanitary objects is striking against the linear and minimalistic design of the cabinets, creating a holistic bathroom interior of effective contrasts.

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Henning Rieseler, Studio F. A. Porsche Duravit
Henning Rieseler, Studio F. A. Porsche Duravit

Q1) Studio F. A. Porsche has always stayed true to its founder’s philosophy: maximum functionality with an honest design. Mr. Rieseler, how was this approach implemented in the Qatego bathroom collection for Duravit?

HR: When it came to Qatego and bathroom design overall, we opted for a completely new approach within our philosophy: the most significant function in a private area such as the bathroom is the feeling of comfort and wellbeing. It is these highly emotional “functions” that people seek in their private home, especially at a time when the outside world appears increasingly restless and maybe also a little discomforting. For that reason, Qatego focuses on simplicity and a very human touch that we have combined with softer forms, which are exceedingly minimalist and iconic overall. As a result, everything appears very natural and discreet.

Q2: What was the basic idea behind the development of the bathroom collection and what were you intending to achieve?

We wanted to design a product range that is in line with human needs and restores a more natural approach to the bathroom. We immediately liked Duravit’s main material – ceramic – with its natural tactility and softness. Instead of working against the material or introducing new, unknown materials into the bathroom, we saw ceramic as already being the best choice for our approach of the “new naturalness”.

A further objective was also to compile a very broad palette of products and materials, and we were able to realize that with Duravit.

Q3: Mr. Rieseler, Qatego stands out with its striking design – what do you consider to be the most important features of the bathroom range?

The most important design features are the soft forms at the upper edge of the products. All products can be recognized easily and immediately at first glance because we have mainly used elementary shapes such as squares and circles. Up close you feel the perfect balance as soon as you touch the products: soft details lend a sense of naturalness, without appearing to be too organic.

Q4: Qatego impresses with the interaction of natural materials such as wood, ceramic, and natural stone. How are these materials combined with one another?

Part of our design idea is that all materials and colours are harmonized with one another and can be combined in a variety of ways: the white ceramic of the washbasins combines with the furniture elements, which are available in wood décor and muted single colours, as well as with a stone console in three different materials. Faucets can also vary the look, of course. Combining white marble with a black faucet, for example, gives the product a soft overall impression, yet the colour contrast also lends the series a refined and exclusive look.

Q5: This is the first time that Studio F. A. Porsche has worked with Duravit – how did the design process of the new collection progress?

The process was exciting for us because Duravit kept the brief open. There were two stipulations that we found attractive and challenging: on the one hand the question of how customers’ requirements in a bathroom have changed. The second was explicitly not to design a collection that would only appeal to a small target group, but rather that should be attractive to a wide range of customers in terms of its design and variety. In this respect we conducted many constructive discussions within the design team and above all with Duravit and learned a lot from each other.

The entire development process, both in terms of the concept and the implementation, was characterized by an excellent, close collaboration as well as the strong motivation of everyone involved at Duravit and of course here at Studio F.A. Porsche. This can be clearly seen from the result.

Henning Rieseler, Studio F. A. Porsche Duravit
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GROHE explains ‘Quiet Luxury’ & consumer attitudes

Grohe Quiet Luxury Trend Allure tap

‘Quiet Luxury’ is a trend into a movement that brings understated elegance into a space. This trend has been gaining recognition within the interior design sphere of late.

Influenced heavily by trending interiors that favour understated craftsmanship and quality design over mass trend-led styling and overbranded buys, ‘Quiet Luxury’ requires each design decision to be conscious, considered and refined. 

In a recent YouGov study, it was found that 23% of UK adults view the environment as one of the top three most important issues currently facing the country1. Since their research began in 2011, YouGov noted that those acknowledging environmental issues as important matters have steadily risen over the past decade, from having hovered between 5%-9% until 2014 to consistently staying above 20% ten years on. The societal demand and continued awareness around sustainability is a key driving trend for manufacturers to provide premium performance showers that cater to an eco-friendly and environmentally conscious lifestyle.

GROHE lifestyle & portfolio

With quality, sustainability, and human-centric design at the core of the GROHE product portfolio, GROHE says it naturally embodies the ‘Quiet Luxury’ approach to design and specification. Alongside premium quality products created with expert craftsmanship in timeless designs, the portfolio is subtly equipped with GROHE’s innovative technologies to deliver the very best in experience as well as offering sustainable benefits.  

Grohe Quiet Luxury shower
Grohe Quiet Luxury shower

GROHE & Caesarstone Collaboration

GROHE’s latest collaboration with premium quartz surfaces brand Caesarstone, for their brand-new Private Collections, is an extension of GROHE’s beloved premium models, Atrio and Allure Brillant. The collection provides a customisable design experience with a choice of colour, finish, material, and handle options.

Integrated within a number of the fitting’s body is GROHE’s water-saving technology, EcoJoy, which reduces the water flow by up to 50%, without compromising on performance.

Sustainable design

GROHE recently announced Spring 2024 as the market launch of its first-ever water-recycling shower GROHE
Everstream. The shower system is currently being field tested and a training programme for installers is expected to start in the second half of 2023. In addition, GROHE is also aiming to have all GROHE concealed showers water-recycling-ready by 2030. GROHE Everstream has been designed to create the showering experience users expect but consuming as little fresh water as possible – and using far less energy. The Everstream system uses as little as a quarter of the water and a third of the energy typically required by traditional showers.

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Saniflo exhibits at Installer Show 2023

Saniflo Installer Show 2023

From 27-29 June, Saniflo, designer and manufacturer of pumps, macerators and lifting stations, will exhibit at the Installer Show.

This year, customers and prospects will be treated to a display of Sanifos underground pumps – popular with domestic and commercial customers – that feature multiple connection points to pump waste black and grey water from whole buildings when the building level is lower than the mains drains.

Also on display will be the new Saniflush, a modern WC with an easy-access, integrated macerator that can take the waste from a sink. The sleek, seamless design highlights the simplicity of converting an unused space into a stylish cloakroom or bathroom when gravity drainage isn’t accessible.

Saniflo Installer Show 2023

In addition, visitors to the stand will find a range of condensate, submersible, and shower pumps.

All visitors to the Saniflo stand can enter a special prize draw to win £100 Amazon Gift Voucher by answering the question on the competition entry form. One lucky winner will be chosen randomly at the end of each day.

Saniflo UK marketing manager, Amanda Mills, says: “We had a successful Installer Show last year and we’re looking forward to this one and having the opportunity to showcase the quality and durability of the Saniflo range of products to existing customers and prospects. We’re particularly keen to demonstrate the benefits of the Sanifos range and the success Sanifos is enjoying with domestic and commercial projects. The Saniflo experts will be on hand to answer all questions. We look forward to seeing everyone there.”

The Installer Show takes place at the NEC in Birmingham in Hall 5, Saniflo will be on stand B100.

To register for a free ticket to attend the show visit: https://installer-2023-visitor.reg.buzz/show-website

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Hyatt Regency: London Blackfriars UK opens

yatt Regency London-Blackfriars

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars. Marking a key milestone in Hyatt’s strategic brand growth in the UK capital, the 204-room hotel is the 14th property in the country, demonstrating the United Kingdom as a priority growth market within Hyatt’s diverse and evolving brand portfolio.

In the last five years, Hyatt has increased its brand presence in the UK from five to 13 properties, with six of those based in London.

204 guestrooms and suites provide impressive views of the listed buildings that once held iconic printing presses, while others offer the chance to marvel at the famous skyline of the city of London.

With 10 room categories and up to 753 square feet (70 square meters) of space, guests can enjoy the hotel’s modern guestrooms, complemented by ergonomic work areas, rainfall showers and comfortable aesthetics.

King Henry VIII’s Bridewell Palace

Housed in a grade II listed building on the former grounds of King Henry VIII’s Bridewell Palace, Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars claims a prime spot in London’s business and leisure district, home to global corporations, influential businesses, and law firms.

Many of London’s most popular attractions including St Paul’s Cathedral, Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe are also within walking distance from the hotel.

In line with the Hyatt Regency brand ethos, the hotel has been intuitively designed for productivity and peace of mind, with an environment for guests to work, connect or relax. Well-appointed guestrooms and suites boast contemporary finishes, high-end amenities, and dedicated workspaces. Three dynamic and diverse food and beverage concepts are poised to become new local culinary destinations. Meanwhile a trio of versatile group spaces offer to host a wide range of meeting and events in this desirable central London location. Guests also benefit from access to a 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center.

“We are delighted to welcome guests to Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars situated alongside our neighboring landmarks, businesses and cultural attractions,” said Laurent Schauder, general manager of Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars. “With our welcoming service, inventive food and beverage offerings and ideal location, Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars is soon to become the hotel of choice for anyone looking for a memorable experience in the heart of the city”.

Guestrooms

Designed by THDP Ltd, the hotel’s interiors are influenced by its local history. The building’s past life as one of King Henry VIII’s royal palaces is referenced in the materials used throughout the hotel, with marble ceramics and gold finishes evoking its former regality. With Fleet Street, the historic hub of printing and publishing, just around the corner, Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars pays homage to the craftsmanship of the trade through the bespoke artwork inspired by the art of newspapers that adorns its walls.

Culinary Experiences

Three innovative food and beverage concepts are set to mark Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars as the new destination for inspired cuisine and mixology.

The Chinese Cricket Club fuses traditional techniques and the finest ingredients to offer a contemporary take on Chinese classics. The restaurant is named in honor of the captain of the Shanghai XI cricket team, Feng, who travelled to England in 1857 with his bride, Xiu. When arriving to Blackfriars’ docks, the couple made their way to Limehouse, where Xiu opened the first traditional Chinese restaurant in London. Their legacy lives on in the inviting backdrop of The Chinese Cricket Club and its rich and diverse menu of homemade dim sum and signature specialties.

New York and London meet at NYnLON, a neighborhood-style bistro that celebrates the charm, heritage, and influence of the two great cities. The all-day menu brings together local and sustainable dining, with elevated comfort food favorites, accompanied by an extensive drinks list showcasing authentic American whiskies and exceptional natural wines.

Get lost at The Leaf and Cane, a 1920s inspired hideaway offering a vibrant atmosphere and delightful street food paired with crafted cocktails and premium rums. Bringing the lively flavors of Latin America to central London, The Leaf and Cane immerses guests in a colorful jungle, inviting them to uncover its hidden garden, secret stone vaults, and innovative mixology.

yatt Regency London Blackfriars

Meeting and Events

For seamless events in the city of London, Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars offers up to 4,628 square feet (430 square meters) of multifunctional, thoughtful event space. Two medium-sized spaces have been designed to optimize productivity, and are well suited for meetings, or small group gatherings. The main function room can seat approximately 150 people and is an ideal choice for conferences or large events, benefitting from technology-enabled features, enviable transport connections and a sophisticated city location. 

Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars joins a growing list of Hyatt properties in the UK, and marks the ninth Hyatt branded hotel in London, joining Hyatt Regency London Albert Embankment, Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill; Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt; Andaz London Liverpool Street, Hyatt Place London City East, Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport and Hyatt Regency London Stratford and Hyatt House London Stratford.

For more information about Hyatt Regency hotels, please visit: hyattregency.com

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KEUCO: New Slim PLAN blue series fittings

Bathroom Review Slim PLan Blue

KEUCO has introduced two new Slim PLAN on-wall shower fittings to complement the extensive PLAN blue range. Choose from a thermostat shower mixer or integrated head and hand shower combination.

The slim PLAN blue design is perfect for private and hotel bathrooms and both options work with specifications for new builds and renovations.

The PLAN blue thermostatic shower mixers are available both classic chrome and a new modern black with an almost velvety touch. This matte finish has a special lacquer coating that makes it extremely durable and easy to clean, whilst adding an intense depth of colour that adds a luxurious touch to the bathroom.

The design-strong flat head shower has a height-adjustable shower rail and the large overhead shower (a diameter of 250mm) can be swivelled and moved to the desired position, whist the hand shower is positioned within easy reach and at the right height with a shower slide.

KEUCO fittings combine a first-class design, flawless finishes, and high-performing functionality with excellent quality. The traditional design language of the PLAN blue range of fittings allows them to harmonize with different interior styles which makes them the ideal choice when it comes to use in bathroom design.

Bathroom Review Slim PLAN Blue
Bathroom Review KEUCO Slim PLAN Blue
Bathroom Review KEUCO Slim PLAN Blue

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Interview: Acquabella’s Rob Heredia talks about Delia, sustainability & market challenges

Bathroom Review Rob Heredia Acquabella Interview

Diane Larner founder of Bathroom Review & Kitchens Review, launched both titles over 12 years ago and has been writing about the bathroom and kitchen interior design industry ever since, publishing regular features across the two sectors.

   

DL: Tell us about the brand ethos behind Acquabella.

RH: Acquabella is synonymous with quality, design, and innovation, but above all, we like to be different. We have a large group with resources (such as ESG) behind us but retain the clear DNA of a close, family company. We have a commitment to customer service and always ensure we do not renounce the big challenges, such as continuing to be present in more than 40 countries around the world.

All in all, the human team remains at the centre of everything we do, and some, like me, are part of the same team that started 20 years ago.

DL: Who is your target market, and where is your brand positioned?

RH: We have been present in the British and Irish markets for about 12 years and have always followed the same route, direct to the independent bathroom retailer. They are our strength and have raised the brand’s prestige, helping us to gain recognition in the most demanding showrooms throughout the territory.

Acquabella’s positioning is at a medium-high level due to the quality of our manufacturing processes and the range of design we offer. This relationship finds a perfect balance in the boutique bathroom showroom sector.

DL: You have just launched the new Delia collection; tell us about that.

The design of the new Delia washbasin, like the new Natur Wave shower tray and the Hera wall panels, is based on and is a tribute to sea and water, and the underwater world. This is why the design has waves and ripples that featured as part of the stand concept presented in recent exhibitions. Water, and above all, the awareness of how important this resource is for life, is the common thread in our collection.

After achieving ISO 14001 certification we are much more sustainable in our manufacturing processes, and what better time to launch this collection with this element so closely linked to our shower trays?

Rob Heredia Bathroom Review Acquabella
Rob Heredia Bathroom Review Acquabella
Rob Heredia Bathroom Review Acquabella

DL: What sustainability goals/standards does Acquabella have in place?

RH: We have focussed on all aspects from the most important, such as better waste management and the reduction of emissions, to the reduction of material for manufacturing. We have also eliminated all paper in our manufacturing management process (now everything is automated in the factory and no longer printed). We have gradually introduced quality recycled cardboard to replace wooden packaging, and taken many other small actions that have helped us obtain the demanding ISO14001 certificate.

ISO14001 is the reference standard, worldwide, for the environmental management of organisations. It works as a practical guide for the company and allows us to identify and evaluate our environmental risks, reduce impact and improve environmental behaviour in the medium and long term.

DL: What are the biggest opportunities and challenges for Acquabella this year?

RH: We are looking forward to an exciting second part of 2023, and are tackling the challenges that lie ahead. The most important of which is to prioritise the imminent availability of shower tray stock from our best-seller collections in Worcester, enabling 24h delivery. We also aim to eliminate import taxes for our customers in the new price list (these will arrive within the month) and plan to change the logistics of products manufactured and brought over from Spain to control transit times, and the quality of materials delivered.

Another great asset for Acquabella is that the new catalogue is now being printed and will be available very soon to all our UK-IRE agents and customers.

DL: What plans do you have in store for 2023/24

RH: The roadmap does not change year after year: make Acquabella great in the UK, and make it the number one in the shower tray, engineered stone and resin product sector. This characterizes our group since the ENGINEERED STONE GROUP is already considered number one in that product sector.

We also look forward to Acquabella’s return to kbb 2024 exhibition in Birmingham, where we will once again try to surprise visitors with our stand and product commitment. But the most important thing is, with the new logistics strategy and the new availability of stock in the UK, we will move to a new level where we will be much more competitive against competitors, local manufacturers and distributors.

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Respects paid to former RAK UK Chairman Rob Jull

Rob Jull RAK Ceramics Btahroom Review Passing

It is with great sadness that RAK Ceramics has announced the passing of its former UK Chairman and Managing Director, Rob Jull.

Rob was a familiar name in the kbb industry for 40 years, at the start of which he could be found selling bathroom suites in a Bognor Regis hotel car park, with his father Leslie who was himself the co-founder and owner of LEC Refrigeration.

Rob quickly progressed to taking charge of his own retail outlet, before becoming an agent for many leading sanitaryware brands and creating a network of nationwide distributors.

When he was approached by the CEO of RAK Ceramics UAE, to represent and promote the brand in the UK, Rob worked tirelessly designing new products and innovations that would appeal to the UK and European markets. Under Rob’s leadership RAK Ceramics became the largest supplier of fireclay sinks and the majority of the sanitaryware ranges that he designed are still available today and play a part in the success of the RAK Ceramics UK story.

“Rob was a hugely inspirational figure who was influential in the bathroom industry, with RAK Ceramics and beyond. He certainly left his mark on the brand, and on the kbb sector as a whole. He will be sorely missed,” said Alvin Biggs, MD of RAK Ceramics.

Rob leaves behind his wife, Veronica, three sons and five grandchildren.

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The future is a multiple-bathroom nation

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Tom Reynolds, chief executive, Bathroom Manufacturers Association explains:

In recent years, the UK has witnessed a significant shift in consumer buying habits regarding bathrooms, seeing an increasing desire for a bathroom for every bedroom, if possible. This growing trend can be attributed to various factors, including the influence of spending power, changing expectations of well-being and relaxation, and the rise of multi-generational living.

Indeed, BMA’s 2022 research found that there has been a 61% increase in the average amount spent on a new bathroom (including all fixtures, fittings and installation costs), rising significantly since 2018. In addition, although the number of households adding additional bathrooms has remained stable at 10% of new installations, more and more are because of a ‘large or extended family’, accounting for around 27%.

Around 46% of homes also have the much-needed second WC, showing we are no longer willing to put up with the rush-hour queue for the main bathroom. And perhaps the effects of the pandemic, when we were all confined to our homes, has ignited an overwhelming desire for extra privacy and an opportunity to ‘take time out’.

To support this potential boom in additional bathrooms, we see the supply chain disruption experienced created during the COVID pandemic ease enormously. Manufacturers have worked hard to ensure that stock is readily available and will look forward to ensuring demands are met to make bathroom dreams a reality.

Both homeowners and housebuilders recognise the value of having a private bathroom attached to bedrooms, providing a personal retreat and convenience, and most new builds will offer at least one en-suite, reflective of consumer demand. More luxurious properties can offer even more additional bathrooms with high-end features, offering a sanctuary where individuals can unwind and indulge in moments of relaxation, promoting a sense of well-being and tranquillity.

As bathrooms are viewed as personal retreats that offer a respite from the pressures of daily life, consumers expect their bathrooms to deliver a spa-like experience, complete with luxurious features and wellness-enhancing elements such as rain showers, hydrotherapy baths, and smart technologies.

Bathroom designers and architects have a unique opportunity to meet these demands by creating innovative, luxurious, and functional spaces that enhance homeowners’ overall well-being and lifestyle. With clever layouts that can use homeowners’ space to the maximum, these private spaces will deliver a retreat and add value to the homeowner’s property overall.

As the desire for multiple bathrooms becomes the norm, the UK’s bathroom industry is poised to flourish in the years to come.

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