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.
With geometrically-inspired design at its forefront, Ideal Standard’s Linda-X range celebrates the brand’s iconic design heritage, while also incorporating contemporary influences and technology. The end result is a timeless collection, that balances aesthetics and practicality, perfectly.
Linda-X is a reimagining of the Linda collection created in 1977 by Achille Castiglioni. This new iteration, designed by Palomba Serafini Associati (PS+A), proudly takes inspiration from the original piece, and forms part of the luxury Atelier Collections.
Architecture, design and technology are the guiding principles of Linda-X. Comprising a range of basins and an elegant, freestanding bathtub, the collection stands out for its super-light design, with fine, curved lines, designed to have a delicate, yet dramatic impact.
Allowing for the creation of the ultra-thin, lightweight ceramics, Linda-X is made with Ideal Standard’s unique Diamatec® technology, which allows for the creation of the ultra-thin edges. This mix of alumina and chamotte, not only results in a fine ceramic which is visually appealing, but also guarantees extra durability and reduces the amount of raw materials used in production.
The basins appear to have a weightless, floating element to their design owing to the stands they are positioned on. Linda-X is available in five sizes, spanning 450mm to 750mm and three colours: glossy white, silk white and silk black. To find out more about Ideal Standard’s Linda-X range, visit: https://www.idealstandard.co.uk/products/collections/linda-x
Liquid was voted winner in the Bathroom sector and was described as setting a new standard for the bathroom space.The winners are chosen by the 25 Editors in Chief of the ELLE Decoration international network.
Liquid is the first bathroom range by the British designer Tom Dixon and is a complete bathroom collection that includes basins, taps, showers, accessories, tiles, and furniture.
Liquid features round-edged aesthetics and soft forms. The pieces can be used together, or single items can be selected as a focal point.
Recognising the current obsession with slim, reduced designs, VitrA and Tom Dixon have created the opposite, incorporating fatter, softer lines that are inspired by elements of pop art. While the overall design is reduced, the functionality is intuitive so that users can instinctively understand how to operate products such as taps and showers. The curved shapes make cleaning quick and easy – vital in the post pandemic world.
The Unified Water Label has been recognised as a water efficiency labelling programme within the newly published ISO 31600.
The International Organization for Standardization, (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental international organisation with a membership of 167 national standards bodies.
The new standard provides a set of best practices and guidance for the preparation and implementation of a water efficiency labelling programme for plumbing products and water-using appliances. A key focus is to provide the criteria for developing countries to establish an effective water efficiency labelling standard that will save water resources.
UWLA MD Yvonne Orgill says, “We are delighted that the Unified Water Label (UWL) has been included within this standard. To be recognised as having a well-established and effective water efficiency labelling programme which empowers consumers to make choices favouring more water-efficient fixtures and appliances, without compromising on the quality of experience, human hygiene or sanitation, will help us promote the label across Europe.
“The development of this standard was approved on the basis that consumer empowerment through the communication of a product’s water efficiency is a proven way of saving both water and energy, which also drives forward our own consumer communications programme.
“We hope that the standard will encourage the development of more national standards for water efficiency labelling, which will lead to an increase in water-efficient products, enabling consumers to make informed choices, and positively influence manufacturers to improve the performance of their products through consumer demand.”
More information about the Unified Water Label can be found by visiting the website www.uwla.eu
Delivering design flexibility, the complete furniture range comprises 27 elements. Ideal for everyday use and available at a very competitive price, the timeless design of Ketho.2 suits any bathroom. The flush-fitting, 16mm carcass sides helps deliver a minimalistic feel.
Christian Werner describes Ketho.2 as “poetry of geometry, with beautiful proportions and eye-catching, continuous strip handles in Anthracite aluminum. The pared-down, elegant style will bring joy for a long time and won’t look ‘dated’ in the next fashion wave, or even the one after that!”
Continuous strip handles in Anthracite are integrated into the front and the collection is available in a wide choice of sizes, and finishes.
As a complete furniture range, the 27 elements include vanity units with a hinged door, pull-out compartments, or drawers in planning-friendly widths of 410 to 1600mm. They can be combined with washbasins from the ME by Starck, D-Neo, or Vero Air ranges, plus a complete range of above-counter basins for console solutions.
For convenience in everyday use, Ketho.2 features a premium drawer system that is quiet, has a high load capacity, and comfortable self-close and soft-close features. An optional, high-quality interior organising system is available for the drawers. Semi-tall and tall cabinets extend the range of storage space.
There is also a narrow wall shelf with two subdivisions available as a decorative element with storage area.
Mirrors and mirrored cabinets as a visual highlight
Sensor-controlled mirrors (with optional heating) and mirrored cabinets (with optional washbasin lighting) blend harmoniously into the overall picture. The two lighting strips, are slightly set back to the left and right, ensuring direct illumination of the mirrored surface. They emit a sideways, glare-free light of more than 300 lux onto the wall and can work as the main light source in the bathroom, whilst creating an atmospheric mood.
The LED light sources with a pleasant light colour have a service life of more than 30,000 hours and are especially durable. They are controlled via the smart Casambi app or an integrated sensor.
Finishes for individual customer requirements
Ketho.2 comes with a range of options with a selection of finishes. From white through multiple grey stages up to fine-grained wood, 15 décor finishes are available in a variety of price categories. The three Super Matt finishes in White, Taupe, and Graphite with easy-to-clean, anti-fingerprint coating meet the highest standards with their sophisticated aesthetics and refined feel.
