The BAGNOSPA 4 Function Shower Head from luxury bathroom brand BAGNODESIGN is designed for relaxation and rejuvenation, perfect for creating a spa-like setting at home.
This recessed shower head features four functions: waterfall, spray, rain curtain, and rain, as well as RGB LED lights. It measures 600 x 600mm and requires a minimum operating pressure of 1.5 bar for an indulgent showering experience that promotes wellness.
Designed for those prioritising self-care, it offers a therapeutic escape at home, enhancing ambience and functionality.
BAGNODESIGN is a leading luxury bathroom brand known for its sophisticated design, exceptional craftsmanship, and innovative approach to modern living. Part of the SANIPEX Group, BAGNODESIGN offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-end bathroom solutions, including sanitaryware, brassware, furniture, and wellness products. With a strong focus on form and function, the brand blends contemporary aesthetics with advanced performance to create products that elevate everyday routines. Whether a statement piece for a boutique hotel or a refined touch for a private residence, BAGNODESIGN is synonymous with quality, elegance, and enduring style, making it a go-to choice for architects, designers, and discerning homeowners worldwide.
The perception of electric showers lags behind the reality. Electric showers are often seen a compromise, installed for budget or technical reasons. Some people have had a poor experience with an electric shower, and see them as low quality, delivering a weak water flow that struggles to reach an acceptable temperature. Yet the best modern electric showers are exceptional value, simple to install and offer good performance with A-rated energy efficiency.
Aqualisa’s electric showers have been designed to be stylish and sophisticated additions to any bathroom. They combine the eco-friendly benefits of water and energy conservation. Its E2 series, for example, is a sleek, space-saving shower with advanced functions and simple operation. It provides a hot and refreshing shower virtually instantly, taking water from the cold mains supply, so there is no demand for stored hot water tanks.
Aqualisa produces some of the best shower handsets on the market. The Daily Telegraph consumer team recently awarded its Harmony model a ‘Recommended’ seal. The E2 comes with a three-spray, easy-clean handset that maximises performance.
The electric shower unit is available in Polar White, Titanium Grey, or glossy Piano Black. Each is equipped with eight water and electric entry points, allowing straightforward installation in a new bathroom or when replacing other types of electric showers.
Aqualisa is based in Westerham, Kent, and its customer support is amongst the best in the industry (the current Trustpilot rating is 4.8* based on more than 11,000 reviews). Moreover, its electric showers are backed by a two-year parts and labour guarantee, fulfilled by their UK field team of engineers.
Electric showers, according to Aqualisa, are no longer the compromise option.
Grant Westfield, the leading UK-based wall panel company behind award-winning brands Multipanel and Naturepanel, has appointed Donna Baird as its new head of customer experience.
Donna brings a wealth of experience to her new position, having worked in customer service for the last 19 years at various companies, including British Gas, Utility Warehouse, and Stagecoach Bus.
In her new role, Donna will lead and manage the Customer Service Team while working closely with the Sales, Marketing, and Operations departments to streamline the customer experience. She will also focus on delivering and implementing new strategies to ensure customer satisfaction.
Donna says: “Grant Westfield is growing at an unprecedented rate, and I am delighted to join at this exciting time. The team here are dedicated to creating the best experience for our customers. I look forward to adding a strong continuous improvement element by learning from when things haven’t gone right, enhancing the quality of service and moving us further into a proactive service model. My goal, ultimately, is to ensure we can delight our customer at every opportunity.”
John Mortimer, managing director at Grant Westfield, adds: “We’re excited to welcome Donna to our growing team. Her experience, drive and passion make her a fantastic addition, and she will play a key role in developing our service proposition as we refine and embed our new stock level service model.”
For more information, please visit: www.grantwestfield.co.uk or call 0131 337 6262.
Kudos has been creating showering products in its Cumbrian facility for the past 26 years. The most recent product introductions developed and manufactured within its UK facility are the ULTIMATE slimline shower tray, just 27mm in height, and SIONA, a semi-frameless shower panel and enclosure collection.
The ULTIMATE slimline tray (pictured above) comes in 2 standard slate effect finishes, four bespoke-coloured options and 19 standard sizes. They are lightweight, slip and stain-resistant and trimmable to fit on site. The composite material used to produce these trays is up to 60% lighter than a traditional stone-filled shower tray. It has a CNC-machined waterproof core, features a slip-resistant acrylic surface and is virtually unbreakable. The trays can also be manufactured to bespoke sizes, expanding the range of sizes and colours with an option to choose a contrasting-coloured edge to the tray.
The SIONA shower panel and enclosure collection (pictured above and below) includes pivot and sliding doors and walk-in panels in chrome and matt black profile finishes. Each panel stands 2 metres in height, has Lifeshield protection for easy cleaning, and is backed by the Kudos Lifetime Guarantee.
All the panels in the collection are 8mm toughened glass; the pivot doors feature a quality barrel hinge mechanism, the slider doors a double roller ensuring a smooth sliding action, and all come complete with concealed fittings and crystal-clear seals. This Walk-In range features eight popular panel sizes from 700mm to 1400mm in width, and they can all be installed on its Connect2 shower trays or a wetroom floor like Aqua4Ma.
The SOMARIS mirror cabinet from KEUCO is an interior designer’s dream. Its concise and straightforward design and extreme versatility, both in terms of practical solutions and storage options, plus its external configurations, such as symmetrical or asymmetrical doors, make it ideal for larger basins. You can continue to look in the mirror while opening the other door.
However, the highlight of the SOMARIS bathroom cabinet and the element that makes it stand out from the crowd is the option to change the colour. The side panels are already available in four standard variants, white, black, oak or mirrored, and it can be colour matched to the new EDITION 11 ART furniture in series in shades of Smoke, Sand, Manhattan, and Blue Satin.
But the true advantage of the SOMARIS cabinet in terms of interior design is that it can now be colour matched to any one of the 216 RAC Classic Colours. For a supplementary fee of £348.00 including VAT the sides of the mirrored cabinet can be colour matched to any one of the 216 RAL Classic Colours with an eight week lead time.
The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) welcomes Sonas Bathrooms as a Gold Sponsor of the upcoming Connect Conference 2025, set to take place on September 16–17 at the Grand Hotel in Birmingham.
A leading name in bathroom solutions, Sonas Bathrooms brings over four decades of experience delivering high-quality, stylish, and functional bathroom products. Known for its strong commitment to customer service, innovation, and sustainability, Sonas has become one of Ireland’s most recognised and trusted bathroom brands and is expanding its influence across the UK market.
The conference’s theme, “Connect the Dots,” will explore the value of collaboration across the bathroom industry, from manufacturers and merchants to retailers and suppliers. As the market evolves, the event will focus on the partnerships and shared strategies that can drive sustainable growth and success.
Tom Reynolds, chief executive of the BMA, said: “We are delighted to have Sonas Bathrooms on board as a gold sponsor for the Connect Conference 2025. As a highly respected brand, their support reflects the importance of coming together as an industry to meet shared challenges. Their commitment to innovation and quality makes them a great fit for this event, which is all about building stronger connections across the sector.”
Richard Sloan, CEO at Sonas Bathrooms, commented: “We’re proud to support the BMA Connect Conference 2025 as a gold sponsor. At Sonas, we believe in the power of collaboration to spark innovation and progress. As we expand our footprint in the UK, this event provides a valuable opportunity to connect with industry peers, share knowledge, and work together to shape a more sustainable and successful future for the bathroom sector.”
The two-day conference will feature keynote addresses from thought-leaders like Alex Depledge and Anna Leach, in-depth panel discussions, and ample networking opportunities. As one of the sector’s premier annual events, the BMA Connect Conference 2025 is set to be a vital forum for progress and partnership in a rapidly evolving industry.
In Paris, where living space is precious, a tiny attic apartment has been transformed into an example of compact luxury. Just steps from Paris’ bustling Gare du Nord, architect Massimo De Conti has reimagined an 11-square-metre Chambre de Bonne – historically modest room once occupied by domestic workers -into a refined, modern living space. The Superplan shower surface by Kaldewei is at its centre, a smart and elegant solution for today’s urban micro-living.
This Parisian micro-apartment, tucked into the sixth floor of a traditional Haussmann-era building, includes compact essentials such as a String Shelving desk, a Bensen daybed, and a Vitra armchair – ideal for a short stay, a business trip, or simply a weekend à la Seine. Architect De Conti has made a virtue out of necessity, turning limited space into a showcase of smart, sensitive design.
The name of the maid’s rooms in the attic is derived from the colloquial term ‘bonne à tout faire’, which could be translated as ‘a girl for everything’. People sleep or work from their laptops in the eleven square metres of the Chambre de Bonne in Paris. Every centimetre of the individual design and layout was important. The entire interior was developed around the capsule shower within which sits the customised Superplan. The shower surface from Kaldewei offers elegant aesthetics and a high level of comfort. Its low installation height makes the Superplan ideal for sanitary solutions in the Tiny Living sector, such as in this converted attic.
De Conti, a Milan-based architect who has worked with Claudio Silvestrin’s London studio for 25 years, is known for his calm and elegant design language. His philosophy embraces a refined, understated style—never showy, always thoughtful. This restrained yet inventive approach also aligns with Kaldewei’s own design principles, where precision, beauty, and practicality converge.
In addition to the compact bathroom area, the modernised Chambre de Bonne includes a small pantry and a mini kitchen with microwave, fridge, and cooker—all cleverly concealed and easily accessed. A wooden screen planned initially for the shower capsule was eventually realised in metal, allowing more light into the space. The subtle shimmering surface helps reflect and diffuse natural and artificial light, making the room brighter and more open.
The palette is carefully chosen: dominant white and metallic surfaces are balanced with three shades of blue on the walls, and a deep midnight blue floor provides a grounding elegance. The furnishings, in softer brown tones, offer a warm and inviting contrast to the crisp coolness of the surrounding materials.
With Kaldewei’s Superplan at its core, this converted attic flat is a compelling example of how historic spaces can be reimagined through contemporary design. It offers comfort, elegance, and intelligent use of every square centimetre.
For more about the Superplan and Kaldewei’s range of space-saving bathroom solutions, visit: www.kaldewei.co.uk
Scudo, a brand under Harrison Bathrooms, has announced that its full range of bathroom products is now live on the Virtual Worlds platform. It offers an innovative way to visualise and plan bathroom spaces using cutting-edge 3d technology.
From taps and furniture to baths and showers, every Scudo product can now be explored in high-definition detail, helping designers, showrooms, and industry professionals bring bathroom concepts to life with striking realism.
Among the standout features is the Coral freestanding bath, featured here. Now beautifully recreated in 3d, it is a compelling example of how real a client’s future bathroom could feel before it’s even built.
This digital experience enables users to browse the entire Scudo collection in one accessible platform, delivering a seamless and immersive way to design and personalise bathroom projects. With lifelike visuals and interactive design capabilities, Virtual Worlds empowers professionals to present ideas clearly and help clients make confident, informed decisions.
For those designing bathrooms for clients, Scudo and Virtual Worlds together offer a powerful visualisation tool that turns concepts into reality, making the design process more inspiring, efficient, and effective than ever before.
For the first time in its history, Tissino has split out its new brochure into a consumer-facing guide and a more in-depth retailer version. The retailer guide is 240 pages, while the consumer brochure is 100 pages.
Each version aims to support retailers, either by directing consumers to bricks-and-mortar showrooms or, in the case of the retailer brochure, by providing pricing and product information, including specs and codes for easy ordering.
Rather than handing out bulky brochures, retailers will have a more streamlined version to provide their customers, giving them more of an inspiration-led piece, aiming to drive footfall back into brick-and-mortar showrooms. The paper used is FSC-certified.
Helen Ray-Dennett, head of marketing at Tissino, says, “The new way of working has been the result of thorough analysis of how previous brochures were used and what would better support retailers moving forward.
“In order to support and protect retailers from online competition, we have removed product codes and pricing, and instead will have access to a more lifestyle version which shows how our products can look within a home.
“What we have ensured though is that all calls to actions are focused on driving customers into store and increasing footfall to our partners, as this works alongside our Esclusiva range.”
In a move to simplify the various features and benefits of different types of worktop for the consumer, alongside presenting its full collection and colour options, Utopia has produced a digital brochure entitled ‘A Guide to Utopia’s Worktop Collections’. The guide showcases each type of worktop in all the colourways available in an easily accessible format. It is available to view online or download in the Literature section of the website at www.utopiagroup.com.
Helen Clark, head of marketing at Utopia, explains “As we continue to expand our worktop offering across our different collections, it can be a confusing process for consumers to navigate their way through which option is best for them, so we’ve put together this handy and informative brochure to help them select exactly the right worktop to suit their furniture collection choice as well as style and budget. Choosing a digital format for our new brochure is designed to help our retailers and consumers access information very quickly and easily without having to store additional brochures in the showroom.”
The guide can be used standalone or in conjunction with the Utopia in-store display stand, enabling product types and colours to be viewed and handled. In addition,
Utopia’s free sample service further ensures that the customer can make a confident and informed choice.
Utopia is committed to reducing its carbon footprint per its environmental and sustainability policy. Producing digital marketing materials is another key step in achieving its ambitious targets in this area.
