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Hansgrohe leads the way with colourful array at HIX 2022

This year at HIX, the annual exhibition for hospitality interiors, held in London, UK, Hansgrohe Group, home of two iconic bathroom brands; hansgrohe and AXOR had foregone chrome fittings in favour of showcasing its impressive range of matt and metallic finishes.

Whilst Matt Black continues to be incredibly popular for the Group, currently ranking second behind traditional Chrome, metallic finishes are also making a comeback. Mixing finishes is also becoming an emerging trend, such as clashing metallics against the striking, contemporary look of Matt Black or Matt White.

Accessories and finishing touches, such as AddStoris, RainDrain and XtraStoris, all featured on the hansgrohe stand in Matt Black, Matt White, Brushed Bronze and Polished Gold to demonstrate how this trend can be reflected in hotel design.

Sustainability, an increasingly important topic for the sector, was also a focus, with the new line of AXOR Conscious Showers taking a prominent place on the stand. Combining a generous shower head with a powerful water spray, AXOR Conscious Showers use integrated EcoSmart technology to ensure that water is used sparingly without compromising the showering experience.

Emma Freeman, brand and communications manager at Hansgrohe UK said: “At Hansgrohe we are incredibly proud to be founding members of HIX and to showcase the very best of hansgrohe and AXOR each year in London

“Sustainability has been a major focus at HIX this year, but for us it is nothing new. We pioneered the first water-saving shower head way back in the 1980s and continue to focus our research and development on technology that will help to reduce the amount of water people use without compromising performance and experience.”

As part of their commitment to supporting the next generation of designers and architects, hansgrohe also hosted ‘Next Gen and Tonic’ at HIX this year – a break-out session for upcoming designers to find out more about the latest trends and sustainability developments within the hospitality industry.

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AXOR Conscious Showers Matt Black

Emma added: “Supporting the next generation of architects and designers is crucial in future-proofing the industry and bringing fresh thinking and ideas to the hotel industry. It also reflects Hansgrohe’s own values around innovation and pushing the boundaries of design. Young, influential designers embody this through their creativity whilst being mindfully aware of the impact their designs have on the environment.”

Hansgrohe Group recently announced an ambitious five-year growth plan to double the size of the business, supported by a circa £5m investment into its UK subsidiary. In January, it’s Pulsify showering range will be made available to UK customers. Also showcased at HIX, Pulsify is available in Mat Black, Matt White and Chrome as standard, with integrated EcoSmart technology to help save energy and water without compromising on an amazing showering experience.

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Pulsify

For further information on Hansgrohe and its wide portfolio of products visit https://www.hansgrohe.co.uk/

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Sanifos 110 wins Build It Award

Saniflo has announced it is finishing 2022 on a high by winning the Build It Awards for the Sanifos 110 lifting station in the ‘Best Plumbing or Drainage System or Product’ category. 

The Sanifos 110 is the best-selling underground lifting station model in the 6-strong Sanifos range. The compact unit provides a cost-effective solution for the discharge of black and grey water waste from new and existing buildings where gravity drainage isn’t accessible. With an integrated grinder pump and multiple connection points, the 110-litre capacity unit is capable of discharging all the waste from individual dwellings or industrial units, but is also commonly used for extensions, outbuildings, garden rooms, glamping pods etc. The waste can be pumped vertically up to 14m and horizontally, which means that building projects are feasible even if they are sited beneath the level of the mains drains, sewer or water treatment plant. 

The flexible unit can equally be sited on the ground, in a cupboard, basement or a shed and is simple to install above or beneath the ground. The popularity of hybrid working over the last few years has paid witness to a boom in garden offices and these are often sited at a distance from the main property. These independent buildings are also widely used as gyms, salons, accommodation and hobby rooms. The Sanifos can facilitate the drainage for these buildings without the need for costly civils work, allowing the installation of bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms and any other application requiring a waste discharge. 

Tim Pestell, managing director of Saniflo, was very pleased to receive the news from the Build-It team;

“The Build It Awards have been in existence for over a decade and are a coveted accolade for any supplier in the self-build industry. Saniflo products have been widely used in the sector for many years, particularly in refurbishment, change of use and extension projects and it’s great to receive formal recognition in the shape of the award.  The Sanifos 110 is a highly appealing product for self-builders and renovators because it offers the ability to build in places that might otherwise not be considered. Our thanks to the judges who chose this product from Saniflo.”

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German Design Award: Zencha wows expert jury

The Zencha complete bathroom range by Sebastian Herkner and Duravit has been awarded “Gold” in the “Excellent Product Design – Bath and Wellness” category at the German Design Award 2023.

The Zencha complete bathroom range is inspired by traditional Japanese rituals and craftsmanship. Sebastian Herkner comments “The bathroom is the last place of offline refuge in the home. A place where the user takes centre stage and can focus on the inner self. It allows for a moment of deceleration and concentration – in the same way as a tea ceremony. These were useful metaphors for my studio as we approached this design,”

“We spent a good three years working on Zencha. This involved an ongoing process of constant interaction. Taking your time is important when it comes to a complex product line like Zencha. Our main concern was to elaborate every detail to perfection. The delicate design of the storage furniture, for example, took a lot of development effort by Duravit.”

“Ultimately I’m a customer myself, I have certain requirements in terms of how my bathroom should look and what I value. What matters to me is that each of my designs has a sense of purpose. In an age of overconsumption and excess waste, I see my responsibility as taking a respectful approach to handling resources, time, and energy,” said Sebastian Herkner, describing the origination process of Zencha.

The washbasins, which are available in four colour variants – gloss and matt – each underline the pared-down elegance of the design. Combining them with the modular Zencha furniture creates an individual and balanced interaction between the ceramic washbasin and matt lacquered carcass. The fronts of the vanity units and tall cabinets come in a range of different feels, textures, and colours for an individual material mix. The free-standing bathtub is an open invitation to take some time out and take care of yourself. The mirror, also designed by Sebastian Herkner, completes the iconic bathroom series. Its round, organic contours reflect the shape of the washbasins and are accentuated by an all-round LED strip. Zencha’s perfectly conceived design concept transforms the daily bathroom routine into a ritual.

“I’ve always wanted to develop a bathroom series for Duravit,” said the designer from Offenbach. He can now take his place in the roll-call of renowned designers such as Philippe Starck and Cecilie Manz who have already designed collections for the German manufacturer.

Sebastian Herkner struck the jackpot with his very first complete bathroom range: Gold in the German Design Award. “It’s a brilliant affirmation for my team and me, as was the entire cooperation with Duravit. When you’re working on a new design, your main focus isn’t on the desire to win an award with it. It’s more about designing something unique and meaningful. For this effort to be rewarded with the German Design Award is naturally extremely gratifying,” said Herkner.

He won over the jury with his special sense of shape and colour, material and texture. “With Zencha we
definitely succeeded in designing something new for Duravit – that was exactly what we aspired to do. An
understated design language, with strong emotional and sensual accents, an appreciation of authentic
materials, and three colour styles,” said Sebastian Herkner, summarizing Zencha in closing.

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Genna Nelson joins RSM team at Kudos showers

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Genna, who lives in Milnthorpe, not far from the company’s head office in Holme, Cumbria, joined Kudos Showers as part of their Quality and Technical team in 2018. Here she learnt about the company processes and its products, so when a vacancy came up in the customer support team, Genna was offered the role.  She will now be overseeing display installations for her showroom customers and ensuring that they are kept in good working order. She’ll be regularly visiting her displaying showroom accounts in the Northwest to help build Kudos sales.

Outside work Genna loves to horse ride and spend time with her family.

Kudos Shower Products Ltd has been designing and manufacturing shower products at their Cumbria facility since 1999.  Their portfolio includes shower enclosures, shower trays, over-bath screens and wet-room solutions sold via KBB showrooms and merchants across the UK.

Visit their website kudosshowers.co.uk, call them on 01539 564040 or email info@kudosshowers.co.uk.

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A new blue statement from Bathrooms to Love

Deep Blue Statement

With the many shades of blue continuing to influence contemporary bathroom design, PJH has added a new blue hue to its Bathrooms to Love furniture collection. Bold and eye-catching, the new deep blue modular Statement range has a tactile super matt finish and a choice of three sleek 20cm handles in brushed brass (pictured), matt black or polished chrome.

Statement offers high-quality and practical storage space as well as great design flexibility with a stylish range of choices to suit individual tastes. Available as either wall-hung or floor-standing (with a matt black basin unit frame), the singular basin units with two drawers come with either slim edge sit-in ceramic basin or with a worktop that can be teamed with a choice of vessel basins.  

Double wall-hung basin units feature four drawers and can also be combined with a choice of laminate worktop – White Slate, Matt Latte or Urban Black – as well as vessel basins (new Deep Blue Luxey Washbowl is pictured here), so a bespoke look is easily achieved. A Tall wall-hung unit completes the Deep Blue Statement range.

Generous storage space can be found in the deep drawers – with luxurious 8mm smoked glass sides and anti-slip drawer liners, as well as within the one-door tall units featuring interior shelves. Soft-close doors and drawers come as standard, complete with high-quality GRASS drawer boxes and BLUM hinges.

A five-year quality guarantee accompanies the sophisticated new Deep Blue Statement range from Bathrooms to Love, and display deals and furniture colour swatch samples are available. For more information or to order online, visit the PJH Partners Portal™ website.

Further information:

Bathrooms to Love by PJH: T: 0800 8 77 88 99  / www.partners.pjh.uk  / www.bathroomstolove.uk

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Viva la Vida!  Acquabella’s gorgeous take on Viva Magenta

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The much-anticipated Pantone Colour of the Year for 2023 was announced last week and caused a stir as the gorgeous PANTONE 18-1750, Viva Magenta reached the design world.

Acquabella, a leading Spanish bathroom brand, is showcasing its award-winning Opal Quiz freestanding bath with a “Magenta Makeover”. The eye-popping Viva Magenta works beautifully with the unique shape and geometric lines.

The first-ever bath to be made from Akron, Opal Quiz offers something completely different. Akron is a composite material made of a mixture of resin with natural minerals and absolutely no silica. The new antibacerial Opal Quiz benefits from Akron’s extremely high-definition non-slip finish, is warm to the touch and is resistant to damage caused by impact.

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The Shower Lab: Matt Black finish – Portrait Collection

The Shower Lab

The Shower Lab has expanded its range of finishes for The Portrait Collection to include opulent Brushed Gold and an elegant Matt Black. When paired with new fluted glass and fixed panels, bath screens and sliders, it creates a uniform aesthetic that provides privacy and stylish discretion.

The Matt Black finish beautifully accents the new fluted glass panel to perfectly frame the bathroom.

Available in width from 1192 mm, and a generous height of 2000 mm – prices start at £1138 for a choice of 8 components and 10 glass finishes.

Bespoke options are available on request. Delivery is approximately 8 weeks from the order. Also available in Brushed Gold and Matt Bronze finishes.

Contact the Shower Lab for info on becoming a stockist info@theshowerlab.com

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HEWI delivers solutions for primary schools & nurseries

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Products for children have to meet a variety of requirements: they must be safe, easy to use and robust. In addition, they must be easy to clean and hygienic. Products that are used in cots, nurseries, kindergartens or schools must be able to withstand high loads over the long term. HEWI products for children meet all these requirements.

Hewi-Kids washbasin

Washing hands and brushing teeth is much more fun when the wash place design is adapted to the needs of the little users. HEWI offers a comprehensive range of products for the washing area which, with its cheerful colours, virtually invites you to wash and splash around.

The small radii of the washbasins mean there are no corners or edges where children can bump into each other. The narrow rim as well as the compact design of the mineral CST washbasin allow even small children to reach the tap effortlessly.

The product range also includes mirrors, fittings and tumbler racks with hooks and accessories.

www.hewi.com

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Upgrade a bathroom with minimal outlay – Duravit explains how

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Revamping the bathroom or guest toilet doesn’t have to be difficult or too costly: matching bathroom accessories – from toilet-paper holders and toilet brush sets through to towel holders and hooks and soap dishes – can create an elegant, upscale look in the bathroom, whilst enabling you to display your personal furnishing style. Available in a uniform design, they offer the perfect solution for any furnishing style.

Timeless, modern and varied
Duravit’s “Karree”, “D-Code”, and “Starck T” accessories collections with their classic Chrome finish offer harmony and structure, with a timeless design for any taste and budget, the perfect bathroom accessory.

Matt Black is totally on trend and can create fashionable highlights in the bathroom. Whether a stylish wood optic or calming natural tones – accessories in Matt Black create a sophisticated, and timeless impression. Duravit satisfies all wishes in this category with its “Starck T” series, Design by Philippe Starck.

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Matt Black finish.
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Starck T soap dish mood

To stick or to drill?
It is not always possible to use a drill to fit bathroom accessories, Duravit offers the “Starck T” series as a self-adhesive variant and is especially appropriate for rental properties.

The size and price of the self-adhesive accessories from “Starck T” are also ideally suited as a unique
gift idea, e.g. as a house-warming present.

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Starck-T glass holder chrome
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Starck-T double glass holder
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Small on space but even bigger on style with RAK-Petit additions

RAK-Petit, the designer bathroom collection from RAK Ceramics (created with compact spaces in mind), is offering new washbasin additions that promise to add luxury to bathroom designs.

Transforming this practical area of the bathroom into a stylish focal point, the RAK-Petit Round and Squared Countertop washbasins are the perfect addition to the en-suite or small bathroom. Standing at 340cm tall, the design of the new washbasins is inspired by the larger floorstanding models in the collection.

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Beautifully crafted from high quality ceramic, the countertop washbasins tap into the trends for curves and geometric lines in the bathroom. Minimal, elegant and functional, the washbasins are ideal for pairing with RAK-Petit Round and Square brassware to complete the picture.

Created for RAK Ceramics by renowned Italian designer Giuseppe Maurizio Scutellà, RAK-Petit is a collection of small washbasins designed with small spaces in mind. With minimal shapes and small dimensions, the collection includes deep-based washbasins that can be installed alone or combined with RAK-Joy vanity units.

Contact:

RAK Ceramics UK

01730 237850

www.rakceramics.com/uk/

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