Saneux is introducing Edition 27, its latest product catalogue for 2023. The catalogue includes new product ranges, new colours, and new styles across their furniture, ceramic, and brassware collections that incorporate current bathroom trends to bring your bathroom to life.
Saneux is launching two new furniture ranges: KINGSBURY and MONUMENT.
KINGSBURY is their “trad mod” collection fusing traditional and modern designs. It features classic routed drawer fronts and trays with a modern matte black steel frame in sizes 50cm & 60cm, and in matte white and matte anthracite. The units are paired with the UNI slim profile basins to create a lovely seamless look.
Next is MONUMENT, a fluted furniture collection inspired by the Monument column in London. This on-trend range comes in 40cm, 50cm and 60cm door and drawer configurations, and they each pair with the UNI thin basins, perfect for a minimalist & modern look. MONUMENT also comes in 3 matte finishes including a new matte black finish that is exclusive to the collection.
Both KINGSBURY & MONUMENT are part of Niche, a new initiative whereby selected ranges are available solely through non-internet bathroom retailers & showrooms and will not be available online. This is to support showrooms by providing them with exclusive stylish ranges to increase footfall in an internet-heavy market.
There is also a new affordable contemporary brassware collection called INTENT. This range can suit both commercial and residential bathrooms as it is a complete collection with a basin mixer & clicker waste, bath filler, bath shower mixer, and a thermostatic shower pack all in a chrome finish.
Aside from new collections, some of Saneux’s existing ranges have expanded for the new year. Matte anthracite has been introduced for the HYDE furniture; dove grey is now available for the AIR and INDIGO units; 3 drawer floor-standing units and rimless toilets have launched within AUSTEN; 40cm & 50cm short projection basins & units are available in the UNI collection; and COS now has 3-piece basin mixers in deck-mounted & wall-mounted variants in chrome, matte black and brushed brass.
Edition 27 officially launches on 1st February 2023both in showrooms and online.
Features by Diane Larner founder and editor of Bathroom Review & Kitchens Review. Diane Larner 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.
As we step boldly into 2023, the latest design schemes are ahead of the game, bringing a welcome burst of colour and style into our homes. Today we look at five bathroom furniturecollections.
Earth & sky
Arabella Utopia Azure Blue
There is no shortage of earthy bold hues on the colour catwalk; however, for 2023, we can expect to see a vibrant new take on the familiar deep greens and blues as dynamic new shades such as vibrant luxe greens, inky blues and blueberry reds are approved by the style council.
Richard Shore, head of product design at Utopia, agrees: “There is certainly no lack of confidence when it comes to colour trends for 2023. Bold and expressive colours at a darker more intense level of the spectrum are appearing in what would normally be considered conservative settings. Dark blues, vibrant greens and rich terracottas are now mainstream options.”
At the same time, nature is still to be found in abundance for more neutral palettes with gentle sage greens and light watery blues. Utopia expresses this contrast perfectly with its latest Arabella slab door – available in 23 of Utopia’s Original fitted furniture finishes, it also comes with four different handle options. Pictured above in Azure Blue and below in Glacier Grey.
Arabella door slab in Glacier Grey
Express wishes
Roca Tenet Bathroom Furniture
Homeowners are looking for designs that chime in with individual lifestyle demands, whether creating multi-generational spaces, building in plenty of storage or conjuring a home-spa environment.
Natalie Bird, marketing manager, Roca tells us, “Homeowners are increasingly looking to express more of their personality in the bathroom: it is no longer a utilitarian space devoid of colour and texture. Bathroom furniture reflects this and is available in a range of colours. Most popular for 2023 will be nature-inspired hues that tie in perfectly with the ongoing trend for spa-inspired bathrooms.”
Roca’s Tenet handleless vanity units come in five glossy and wood finishes or three wood-effect finishes: Nordic Ash, City Oak and Walnut. Tenet is also compatible with pieces from Roca’s other ranges and is designed to suit bathrooms of all sizes and styles.
Exploring space
HiB ‘HiB Novum’s Tranquil range with Link unit
Creating a bathroom haven configured to individual needs or is required to fit into a restrictive space is challenging for house builders, architects and designers. Building in storage that looks good but maximises usable space is a crowd-pleaser and one of the reasons well-designed bathroom storage remains so popular.
Ash Chilver, HiB sales director, says: “Furniture is one of the key foundations for a strong bathroom design. Along with the bath and shower, it is arguably one of the most used areas in the space. Because of this, special attention needs to be paid to the details to ensure that it maximises style potential but also serves its practical purpose.”
HiB has been increasing its Novum range to offer flexibility to suit individual styles. Ranges such as Fabrica (pictured very top) are offered with wall-hanging and floor-standing options and are ideal for use with a wash basin or vessel basin with countertops to complement either choice. Matching brassware and handles can help to complete the look. The Tranquil compact bathroom furniture range (pictured above) can also be adapted to suit several bathroom designs and trends, thanks to the multitude of handle, brassware and basin options.
Textured living
Bagno Design Orology
Texture raises depth and serves as the highlight of a design scheme. For the bathroom, textured surfaces are rapidly gaining popularity since they complement the trend of bringing the outdoors in while creating a sense of warmth and well-being.
“Look to furniture for an amalgamation of some of the hottest trends in bathroom design as a whole. Nature-inspired materials such as wood and stone create the necessary serene and calming ambience, while a bold use of colour offers the perfect accent for consumers who want to add personality and character to their bathroom,” says Sanipex Group specification and design manager Ashley Sinclair, noting that combining these options with the metallic finishes on furniture hardware will echo those being seen on brassware.
Orology by Bagnodesign is a high-class bathroom furniture collection with a distinctive and wonderfully tactile grooved detail. The wall-mounted furniture creates a luxurious impression and can be chosen in four on-trend colourways: Matt White, Ebony, Dark Grey and Ocean Blue.
Orology colour waysOrology in Ocean Blue
Custom made
Scavolini Aquo Collection
Modular furniture remains popular as it allows designers to configure bathrooms to suit individual requirements and delivers flexibility for design schemes.
Scavolini’s Aquo is a truly modular collection that allows customers to select from a huge range of furniture and an array of finishes and colours. The refreshed collection comprises wall units and vanities suitable for countertop and under-mount wash basins and wall or counter-fitted taps. There is also a choice of vanity tops, from classic options – glass, stone and ceramic – to high-tech materials, including Cristalplant, Mineralmarmo, Corian, Fenix and Ocritech.
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Aquo, the bathroom furniture collection from Scavolini, has been refreshed to add new finishes and configurations. A truly modular collection, Aquo allows you to select from an impressive array of furniture available, choosing elements, finishes and colours to create a bathroom that perfectly represents your sense of style.
Aquo comprises wall units and vanities suitable for countertop and undermount wash basins alike, plus wall- or counter-fitted taps. There is also a choice of vanity tops, from classic options – glass, stone and ceramic – to high-tech materials including Cristalplant, Mineralmarmo, Corian, Fenix and Ocritech.
Key cabinet finishes in the Aquo collection include gloss and matt lacquer, both of which are available on flat and gently ribbed doors in a wide range of colours including a new soothing pearl effect and an industrial-style metal effect. Alternative options include laminate, melamine and glass (clear or smoked) door fronts, along with the more unusual solution of wire mesh, which allows a sneak peak of what’s inside the cupboard.
All pieces are equipped with drawers, pull-out baskets, wooden internal partitions and open-fronted compartments in various depths to help maximise bathroom storage. to ensure coordination the cabinet interiors are offered in the same finish as the fronts.
Orology by Bagnodesign is a collection of high-class bathroom furniture that takes inspiration from sleek watch designs. Like a watch bezel, Orology features a distinctive and wonderfully tactile grooved detail, the wall-mounted furniture creates a luxurious impression while achieving an uncluttered, calm and seamless finish in the modern bathroom.
The versatile wall-mounted storage unit has two pull-out soft-close drawers and can be chosen in four on-trend colourways of Matt White, Ebony, Dark Grey and Ocean Blue. The sleek storage unit handle is available in a choice of metallic finishes Brass, Bronze and Oxide as well as sophisticated Matt Chrome. In this way the furniture can be harmoniously combined with Orology brassware for a cohesive look throughout the bathroom. The brassware itself comes in five stunning finishes to offer the ultimate luxury of choice in bathroom design. The versatile options include PVD Gold, Anthracite, Chrome, Brushed Nickel, and Soft Bronze, each adding individual perspective and depth to the finish.
The furniture unit can also be combined with a countertop in a choice of surface options, including Statuario Polished, Light Grey, Terrazzo White and Capraia Matt. This can be provided as a slab countertop or as an integrated slab washbasin for a seamless finish with no joins for complete hygiene and a hotel-inspired look. If preferred, the design of the furniture can be elevated even further with the inclusion of an integrated glass washbasin in striking Graphite.
For more details, contact Sanipex Group on 01924 233977 or visit www.bagnodesign.it
At the heart of bathroom design is furniture. But unlike other areas of the home, furniture used in this space requires additional consideration. It needs to be robust enough to withstand everyday use, high enough quality to tolerate surrounding water, adaptable for varying users’ preferences and also pleasing to the eye.
As well as all these factors, furniture must accommodate the increasing demand for personalisation. HiB has been increasing its Novum range to offer more flexibility to suit individual styles. Ranges such as Fabrica is offered with wall hanging and floor standing option and is available in Midnight Blue, Dark Emerald and Carbon Grey finishes. Fabrica is ideal for use with a wash basin or vessel basin with countertops to complement either choice. Matching brassware and handles can help to complete the look and create more consistency across the scheme, allowing customers to make a bolder, more creative statement.
Fabrica Bathroom Furniture
Another HiB Novum range that offers enhanced customisation is the Tranquil compact bathroom furniture and accompanying Link unit. Offering more flexibility and style options, the range can be adapted to suit a number of bathroom designs and trends, thanks to the multitude of handle, brassware and basin options.
When all these pieces come together and are viewed as a complete look, having all the details matching can create a cohesive design that demonstrates a high level of finish and is pleasing to the eye.
Utopia is launching Arabella, a brand new doorstyle which joins its Original Fitted collection of bathroom furniture.
Arabella is a slab door with an integrated, recessed pull handle in four contemporary finishes – Matt White, Matt Black, Brushed Nickel and Brass. Richard Shore, Utopia’s head of product design, explains the background to the handle style: “The Arabella door handle is actually very bold, despite its humble origins. Traditionally, a flush fit pocket handle was used for more practical, unseen applications such as filing cabinets or stationary cupboards – 99% function, 1% form! Arabella loses none of that functionality but also delivers a massive dose of glamour. Its elegant proportions and contemporary styling in four stunning finishes will work well within any modern bathroom concept.”
Available in all 23 of Utopia’s Original Fitted Furniture finishes and with four different handle options, Arabella gives the retailer and customer much greater choice as the number of combinations is immense. Arabella also embraces the current trend for handle finishes making it a very popular choice with customers aiming to create their own personal look.
Arabella will be available from Utopia from February 2023.
Bathroom and kitchen manufacturer, GROHE, has announced its latest cashback promotion aimed at helping retailers give back to their customers this spring.
Customers can claim up to £100 cashback when purchasing an eligible shower system, with the promotion available across a range of best-selling GROHE products such as the GROHE SmartControl thermostats and Rainshower heads.
Running from the 1st March 2023, until the 30th June 2023, the cashback promotion is available across over 20 different GROHE shower systems including the bestselling Rainshower SmartControl Duo 360 which offers intuitive controls and a luxurious GROHE TrioMassage spray. The system also comes equipped with GROHE EcoJoy; GROHE’s water-saving technology which supports water preservation without affecting the premium shower experience.
Also included in the promotion is the Grohtherm Perfect Shower Set with the Rainshower Cosmopolitan 310 showerhead, which is perfect for those looking to experience the luxurious enjoyment and convenience that a concealed system offers. The head shower features a relaxing Rain spray pattern, while the slim hand shower offers the standard spray – an all-rounder that revitalises and refreshes.
All shower models available in the promotion feature GROHE’s StarLight Chrome finish which has been designed to last a lifetime. The flawless, long-lasting surface is designed to be extremely resistant to dirt and scratches, making maintenance effortless and ensuring they look good as new for many years.
Customers can claim their cashback online via groherewards.co.uk and must submit information by 31st July 2023.
Proof of purchase is required. Terms and Conditions apply.
A familiar face to many in the kbb industry and bringing a wealth of experience to the role, Alex Cooper joins Sanipex Group as sales and marketing director for the UK.
Alex joins the business from The Shower Lab, where he progressed from area sales manager to sales director, a position he held for around seven years.
It was after completing an Advanced HND in Interior, Architectural and Spatial Design in Edinburgh that Alex moved south to take up his first opportunity in the kbb sector, with West One Bathrooms. From here he moved to take on a managerial role at Surrey-based independent retailer Lewis Charles Bathrooms, before moving on to a sales-driven role at Majestic Showers.
Speaking of his experience to date, Alex comments: “I owe a lot of my knowledge to my start at West One Bathrooms where I gained huge product knowledge and experience that set me off on a great foot in my 20 years south of the border in the kbb industry.”
Now, Alex is looking forward to his new role at Sanipex UK, using the skills he has gathered in design and sales to work with a brand that is full of quality and exciting product designs.
Alex is responsible for the Group’s activities in the UK market. His role covers the management of both the Bagnodesign bathroom brand and the Sanipex UK business, which has a wider offer including the Gymkhana outdoor living programme.
Alex says: “What excites me most about Sanipex Group and the Bagnodesign brand is the innovative nature of the company and its forward-thinking, progressive attitude it has shown to the sector. This can be highlighted by the huge growth in the MEA area, where I knew the company stood head and shoulders above other brands. It’s an exciting opportunity to capture that ethos and expand it here in the UK with my retail and contract knowledge.”
For more details, contact Sanipex Group on 01924 233977 or visit www.bagnodesign.it
Expanding the almost limitless versatility of Benita, the fully fitted furniture range from PJH’s Bathrooms to Love Collection, two new in-demand super matt colours – a Matt Latte and a Matt Sage Green – have been added to the popular collection.
The luxurious Matt Latte and Matt Sage Green options open up new design possibilities for the Benita Fitted Furniture range with the new colours, stunningly accentuated by the collection’s woodgrain textured finish, meeting the consumer call for on-trend luxurious wall-to-wall styling – and of course flexible storage space.
Benita’s popularity has flourished due to the range’s enduring shaker style simplicity, which together with its practical storage possibilities, allows a continuous flush run of furniture units to be created for bespoke bathroom solutions.
Joining three other colourways in the Benita range (Indigo Ash, Grey Ash and Satin White Ash), the addition of the new super matt shades provides Bathrooms to Love retailers with more beautiful choices for the consumer to help create personalised bathroom spaces. Bathrooms to Love also offers a comprehensive choice of complementing ceramics and worktops to coordinate with the Benita range.
In addition, with a choice of chrome, brushed brass and matt black door handles and knobs available too, further options remain to customise the look yet further.
Benita is a high specification furniture collection supplied fully assembled with colour-coordinated cabinets, soft close doors and drawers. It is available in a range of unit types and sizes, including Tall, Drawer, Base, Wall and Mirrored units, as well as matching plinths, end panels and WC seats. Quality is assured with a five-year guarantee.
Ready to order now from PJH’s online Partners Portal™ platform, new Matt Latte and Matt Sage Green finishes, together with the existing Indigo Ash, Grey Ash and Satin White Ash finishes, are available from stock and via PJH’s Next Day Delivery service if required. Contact PJH to find out more about display deals, new point-of-sale material and all marketing collateral.
The former headquarters of British iconic retailer Woolworths located at 242 Marylebone Road in London, is a striking building constructed of red bricks with a facade of Portland Stone to the front elevation. It is currently being transformed into homes, offices and retail premises, including an events auditorium, rooftop bar, coffee shop, cyclist zone and health and wellbeing amenities. While the restoration is underway, the contractor has installed site welfare facilities, including several WC blocks, for the construction workforce.
Initially, the WCs relied on gravity drainage to discharge the waste to a soil and vent pipe some 40m away. However, blockages occurred and there were concerns that the situation would worsen as the full complement of workers arrived on site. An enquiry for a solution was lodged with the Saniflo technical team who swiftly visited the site to scope out the requirement and recommended a Zehnder Kompaktboy Duplex lifting station. The unit was able to installed below the WC blocks, in the basement, allowing for optimum gravity fall and pumping the waste back to the main sewer. The powerful, 3-phase pump, which can be integrated into the building management system if required, has two vortex pumps as a fail-safe precaution. This feature provides continuity of operation, which is critical to the building works.
Tim Pestell, managing director of Saniflo is delighted to be involved in another project in the Capital, which is preserving iconic and historical buildings for future generations. He says: “As a company we enjoy being involved with change of use projects such as these. Since the installation of the pump, the drainage issues have been solved and the refurbishment is going forward without the worry of failing WCs. Saniflo is often involved in ensuring important projects go ahead by providing pumps, lifting stations and macerators for site welfare facilities and for any number of building and renovation projects. There really is a Saniflo product for every job. Our technical team is always on hand to provide advice and it’s always advisable to speak to the team at the outset of project to avoid potential problems.”
