Acquabella, a leading Spanish bathroom manufacturer, presents a wide choice of styles and materials in the basin arena. Stylish design options are available to suit a variety of layouts giving designers the freedom to cater to bespoke preferences for a myriad of different bathrooms.
Countertop Basins
Countertop basins are an enduringly popular choice for consumers as they make an immediate design statement. In Acquabella’s range, designers can choose from the beautiful Acquawhite collection, which incorporates the Levi and includes both rectangular and circular models. Vars and Venet deliver circular, square and rectangular basins. All basins are made from Acquabella’s newest resin and mineral material, the antibacterial, easy mould Dolotek.
Launched at KBB this year, the new Chrea is a style-informed basin moulded to deliver a contemporary smooth, sculptured look in purest white.
On-Top Basins
For those who prefer stone worktop basins, Acquabella offers the On-top models with either Slate model- stone texture or the cement texture for the more contemporary Beton model. These are resin basins that combine the finish of stone basins with the advantages of new materials: easy to clean, customisable and antibacterial. Select from a variety of colour combinations in circular, rectangular, oval and square designs. These are available in stunning XL configurations which are great for avoiding splashes and water loss.
Built-in basins
Undoubtedly the most practical option. Worktops with recessed basins are very easy to clean, with a large surface area without any joints. Acquabella offers a huge choice of shape, colour and design options in this range which comprises Integra and Infinity. Single and double sinks options are also available across the range, and bespoke options are offered on request for Infinity.
On-Top and Built-In basins are made from Acquabella’s unique material, Akron available in a choice of textures and 2000 colours.
Showcased at Salone last month, Acquabella is presenting its extended drying zone.
This area is conveniently attached to the Base Slate shower tray. Like the shower trays, the drying area is made of a durable, slip-resistant, easy-to-clean resin Akron, in Slate texture, which can be customised to any colour.
The area offers a safe, comfortable and roomy spot to leisurely sit or stand to dry before leaving the showering space.
Image details: Slate panel 100×220 cm (£ 682,89), Base Slate shower tray 220×100 cm in white colour (£ 1398,74) and drying areas 100x100cm (£ 741,60).
British shower specialist Aqualisa has extended its iconic Midas™ 220 mixer shower line-up with the addition of two new ranges in Brushed Brass and Matt White – meeting the growing consumer demand for new options and colourways in the bathroom brassware sector.
The Midas 220 series is equipped with a thermostatic brass body and brass handles, and features cool touch surface technology. Furthermore, the range complies with Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) quality criteria*.
Three options are available in each new colour:
• MD220S.MW – Matt White single outlet bar mixer shower with adjustable shower head • MD220SC.MW – Matt White dual outlet shower column mixer with 245mm drencher and adjustable head • MD220BSM.MW – Matt White bath shower mixer with adjustable shower head • MD220S.BB – Brushed Brass single outlet bar mixer shower with adjustable shower head • MD220SC.BB – Brushed Brass dual outlet shower column mixer with 245mm drencher and adjustable head • MD220BSM.BB – Brushed Brass bath shower mixer with adjustable shower head
Midas 220 Single Outlet Shower The high-performance single outlet Midas 220 provides a consistently safe and satisfying shower experience. Built from brass, this fully thermostatic bar mixer shower features a 130mm three spray mode handset with rub-clean jets, which can be easily adjusted to numerous heights and angles. The shower comes with a 1.5m smooth metal hose and a brass handset holder.
Midas 220 Dual Outlet Shower Sleek and versatile, this wall-mounted exposed bar valve shower includes an integrated diverter for a conventional adjustable handset shower, or an invigorating overhead drencher shower from a generous 245mm fixed deluge head. This model incorporates a telescopic shower column for additional installation flexibility, making it suitable for a variety of showering set-ups. The 130mm three spray mode handset is equipped with rub-clean jets for easy maintenance.
Midas 220 Bath Shower Mixer This space-saving option provides the perfect combination of shower and bath fill for a flexible family bathroom experience. The quality engineered, brass deck-mounted valve delivers excellent flow rates to fill the bath quickly, as well as ensuring a powerful and energising shower – all with the safety assurance of thermostatic temperature control. Rub-clean jets on the 130mm three spray mode handset ensure effortless cleaning.
An easy-fit bracket is included with each product for added convenience. The Aqualisa Midas 220 collection is backed by the Aqualisa five year guarantee.
Mike Simpson, chief marketing officer at Aqualisa, commented, “The Midas 220 series continues to be one of our most popular ranges, combining outstanding performance with elegant styling, reliability and ease of installation. With its trusted, iconic design now available in Brushed Brass and Matt White, homeowners have even greater choice to make a striking, contemporary statement in their family bathroom, shower room or ensuite.”
The Aqualisa Midas 220 collection is also available in Chrome and Black Metal finishes. For further details on the full range, please visit: https://www.aqualisa.co.uk
Pricing and availability The new Aqualisa Midas 220 collection in Matt White and Brushed Brass will be available from the end of July 2022. For pricing and more information, trade partners can contact their Aqualisa representative or the Aqualisa Customer Support Team on 01959 560020 or 01 864 3363 (Republic of Ireland).
Notes to editors * WRAS approval to be confirmed after launch.
Creating a virtually seamless, durable mural, Metamorfosi from RAK Ceramics is a decorative porcelain surface that will make an eye-catching impression for any interior.
Metamorfosi is a large-format surface, available in two sizes – 120x260cm and 120x120cm. Inspired by the colours and shapes found in nature and responding to this important interior design trend, Metamorfosi is highly durable and splash resistant, just as porcelain should be, yet visually striking in its appeal, with several design options to choose from.
From geometric and floral patterns and lush tropical leaves, to bold and vibrant shades that tap into the trend for block colouring, Metamorfosi brings the beauty of nature in all its boldness indoors.
The collection includes nine colours and 11 decors transferred on to large-format brushed resin porcelain stoneware slabs, to create striking wall decorations that become part of the interior design. The shapes on the ceramic surfaces have a handmade appearance, creating a versatile, contemporary a wallpaper effect.
Metamorfosi is part of the Signature Collection from RAK Ceramics, a modern, sophisticated product range of cladding solutions for all design requirements.
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To satisfy the growing demand for additional metallic accents in bathroom styling, Bathrooms to Love by PJH has enhanced its own-brand shower enclosure range, RefleXion, with a luxurious new Brushed Brass Wetroom Panel.
Part of the top-of-the-range RefleXion ‘ICONIX’ family of wetroom panels, the new Brushed Brass addition will bring a touch of class and sophistication to any bathroom project.
Made from high-quality 8mm toughened safety glass for added peace of mind, each screen comes with a wall-mounted brushed brass support bar and can be installed directly onto a prepared floor or combined with a slim-profile tray for greater flexibility.
1950mm in height and in widths 800, 900, 1000 and 1200mm, the RefleXion Iconix Brushed Brass Wetroom Panel is power shower compatible with ‘EasyClean’ treated glass and concealed fixings. Matching side panels (800mm and 900mm) are also available, whilst its ability to adjust for ‘out of true’ walls both simplifies and widens its installation options as well as adding to its many selling points.
The soft, subtle yet effortlessly luxurious look can be enhanced by combining the brushed brass panels with a comprehensive choice of matching brushed brass mixer showers, brassware, furniture handles and accessories – all from Bathrooms to Love by PJH.
The new RefleXion Iconix Brushed Brass Wetroom Panel comes complete with a reassuring five-year guarantee and can be ordered online via PJH’s Partners Portal website, www.partners.pjh.uk, or for further information, call PJH on 0800 8 77 88 99 or visit www.reflexionenclosures.uk
Given increasing consumer focus on cleanliness, hygiene and wellbeing, the popularity of intelligent bathroom products has increased exponentially. Designed in collaboration with Arik Levy, V-Care Prime combines a standard WC’s functionality with a bidet’s personal cleaning properties and integrates the latest bathroom technology.
The elegantly designed shower toilet provides a modern, refreshing, hygienic washroom experience. The benefits of washing with water are combined with features allowing users to control the flow and pressure. Offering a cleaner and more natural experience, washing with water also reduces the need for toilet paper and is more suitable for intimate areas.
Design & Touch-Free Experience
V-Care Prime is sleek and compact in both wall-hung and back-to-wall models and includes a remote and app control. The design is almost identical to a standard VitrA WC, but the intelligent features, such as the night light, elevate the design to a more sophisticated level. Designed to be triggered when the ambient light reaches a certain level, the night light is a feature that can also be controlled on the mobile app.
According to VitrA, what sets the V-Care Prime apart from other shower WCs is the option for hands-free control through the remote control and app, which allow users to tailor their bathroom experience to their individual needs. Using the remote control, users can have a completely hands-free experience. This option is an excellent feature to help minimise the risk of cross-contamination, either within the home or in public restrooms.
The heated seat has been ergonomically designed to offer additional comfort. It offers temperature control and an automatic open and close function to reduce contact. Additional adjustable features include the temperature, pressure and direction of the water flow and several personal drying modes.
Hygienic benefits
All V-Care products are fitted with a Rim-ex bowl, which is 95% more hygienic than standard alternatives. This feature eliminates the ducts inside the bowl, offering effortless cleaning. The stainless-steel nozzle also has hygienic properties and automatically cleans itself before and after each use. V-Care Prime also has a feature to help easily remove the build-up of limescale.
Additional features
VitrA is committed to producing products that address different users’ needs; for example, V-Care Prime includes a child mode which parents can activate through the app to adjust the water flow and pressure. The integrated bidet nozzle is also specially designed for female hygiene.
Combining the advanced bidet features within a standard WC results in a stylish, space-saving solution – beneficial for smaller washrooms or cloakroom bathrooms. V-Care Prime also offers three different modes: standby, energy-saving and normal.
As a leading bathroom company that has provided WCs and bidets for decades, VitrA say it is well-positioned to understand the advantages of washing with water and provide contemporary solutions. A selection of the shower toilets, V-Care Prime, V-Care and Aquacare products are on display at the VitrA London flagship showroom.
As a key part of its recent product launch, Utopia has increased the number of deck-mounted basin solutions it offers to give consumers more choice in terms of shape, colour and finish.
Whilst ceramic and mineralcast basins in an extensive choice of shapes and sizes have been part of the Utopia range for some years, the collection has now been extended with the addition of the Quinn matt ceramic basin and the Stratton and Hepworth mineralcast styles.
With Quinn, a beautiful circular ceramic basin with a matt finish, Utopia has also introduced its first black option opening up exciting design opportunities. Quinn is available in both Chalk (white) and Twilight (black) colourways with colour co-ordinated wastes.
Stratton is another circular style but in a glossy mineralcast finish and is ideal for use with wall-mounted or deck-mounted taps. Finally, Hepworth is an elegant sculpted oval basin, also in a sparkling mineralcast gloss finish.
Roseberry washstand in Blue Lagoon with Stratton sit-on basins from Utopia
As Helen Clark, Head of Marketing at Utopia, explains, it is all about increasing the design possibilities of the Utopia furniture ranges. Helen comments “We know consumers love creating a unique look for their bathroom and those all important finishing touches such as the basin, taps and handles really can make a huge difference to the overall look. Sit-on basins are always an eye-catching focal point and we now offer a truly comprehensive choice of style, colour and shape.”
The three new additions join Utopia’s extensive collection of basins which includes ceramic circular and square sit-on basins, slabtop, semi-recessed, undermount and drop-in styles as well as solid surface inset bowls.
YOU modular furniture in Sea Green with Hepworth sit-on basin from Utopia
Premium British bathroom manufacturer Elisa™ has announced the introduction of a completely customisable, modular shower collection based around Aquahub™ – a unique, concealed valve technology innovated in-house at Elisa.
This latest new mixer range offers a fully personalised choice of facias, shower outlets, heads and accessories, all compatible with the central Aquahub valve. Each component is available in brushed brass, polished chrome or matt black finish.
Machined from high quality, solid brass for extensive durability and reliability, the Aquahub valve is guaranteed for 15 years, and sits at the heart of the Elisa shower system. When updating their bathroom in the future, homeowners can select from a multitude of facias, accessories and colourways to suit their interiors, without the need to replace the Aquahub platform itself.
Built for effortless installation, Aquahub comes with both front and rear mounting options, as well as a choice of single, dual or triple outlets for maximum versatility. Featuring safe thermostatic technology, Aquahub is also fitted with integrated isolation valves for added peace of mind and control during installation.
Emilie™ Designed to blend beautifully within any modern bathroom setting, the Emilie shower facia is available with dual or triple touch button controls. With three sleek and contemporary colourways, homeowners can select from chic polished chrome, graceful brushed brass or cool matt black. Designed with thermostatic control for optimum safety, these elegant wall plates offer full flow control, and boast the luxury of running several outlets at once.
Matt BlackElisa Emilie Triple Brushed BrassTriple Chrome Front
Rosa™ Discreet and minimalist in design, Rosa shower facias from Elisa add a contemporary accent to any bathroom, with a selection of colour options to match individual décor. Choose from polished chrome, brushed brass or matt black, all featuring a luxury anti-fingerprint surface. With thermostatic control and multiple outlet options, these stylish wall plates come with full flow control for ultimate comfort.
Elisa Rosa Brushed Brass
Aquahub: engineered for the future The versatile Aquahub system has been created to make life simpler for homeowners and their installers. Meticulously engineered for resilience, Aquahub is machined from solid brass for years of reliable operation. With eight mounting points (four front and four rear), this ingenious hub delivers outstanding accessibility and flexibility, and is equipped with reversible inlets for hot and cold water. Allowing an array of installation options, Aquahub features a smaller minimum depth of 60mm, to allow it to fit into narrow cavity walls. With standard 22mm connections, and no cutting of bolts required, the fitting process is straightforward. Unique to this hub are the internal isolation valves, while the thermostatic control provides further safety and reassurance. Its easy-to-access design ensures quick and simple servicing and maintenance.
Aquahub, Emilie and Rosa products come with a 15 year manufacturer’s guarantee.
Antonella™ taps collection With cutting-edge styling, ultra-smooth movement and precise water flow control, these contemporary taps will blend in perfectly with all interiors to create the ultimate bathroom experience. Select from a full collection of premium single lever pillar and wall mixer taps, and a stunning free-standing bath filler with shower attachment, for a luxury look that visitors will be sure to admire. Manufactured from high quality brass, and featuring easy-to-clean surfaces, Antonella taps come in a range of colour options to complement the Emilie and Rosa shower collections including chrome, brushed brass and a matt black finish, with a matching pop-up waste. These premium taps are backed by a five year manufacturer’s guarantee.
Mike Simpson, chief marketing officer at Elisa, commented, “From the very beginning, our philosophy for Elisa was to create beautiful products that are designed and constructed to last. This concept of material sustainability and durability is at the root of our product management and engineering processes. Thanks to their customisable, modular format, the Elisa Emilie and Rosa collections can be as individual as the homeowners themselves, with the reassurance that the technology will be reliable and sustainable for years to come.”
Neoperl UK has been awarded ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ at the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2022.
The award was presented at a prestigious evening of celebration at the University of Worcester Arena. Sponsored by Karndean Flooring and hosted by Comedian Rhys James, 700 guests attended from businesses across the two counties.
The Manufacturer of the Year category, sponsored by OGL software solutions, was awarded to a business that has excelled in this sector, covering all aspects of the manufacturing process including product design, testing, development, marketing, sales and overall business performance.
“We were up against strong competition, which made the win even more special.” Said Kevin Gates, MD of Neoperl UK (pictured 2nd in from the left). “But the team at Neoperl UK has worked hard and smart, especially over the recent pandemic period, to maintain our supply of raw materials and keep the business functioning to satisfy higher orders than usual and largely maintaining our target 2-week lead times. Awards like this recognise all this hard work and are a great team motivator. We were delighted with the win and I’m proud of everyone in the team.”
Thomas Crapper has added a 1920’s style shower to its portfolio of beautiful bathroom products and furniture. The latest addition combines grand styling with modern technology such as the high-quality thermostatic valve.
The 1920 shower is designed to be a focal point and bathroom designers can add mosaic tiles to the wall or floor – or even statement furniture to make the bathroom a room visitors speak about!
Available in Chrome, Nickel and Polished Brass, the 1920 shower from Thomas Crapper retails at £3,174.
