Add a touch of paradise to indoor and outdoor spaces with Beach House by BAGNODESIGN. Creating a cool and contemporary retreat, Beach House brings tropical island living home with a range of beautiful products designed to work in harmony with nature.
Outdoor shower columns rejuvenate and connect you to the simplicities of nature, while sun-kissed teak furniture, stone composite BAGNOQUARTZ basins and bathtubs, shimmering metallic brassware, and whitewashed wood-effect tiles make for a complete bathroom solution that transports you to another world.
Made from Grade 316 stainless steel, Beach House mixers and shower columns offer lasting durability for outdoor use. Weather-resistant PVD brassware finishes in Brushed Stainless Steel, Oyster, Titanium, and PVD Brushed Copper add a touch of sophistication, complemented by travertine accessories reminiscent of soft sand beaches.
Light hues open a space, mimicking the outdoor bathrooms of private Maldivian villas, while organic, curved shapes advocate for moments of self-care. From stylish terrazzo and integrated basins to sleek natural wood vanity units and illuminated LED mirrors, every element is crafted to enhance the spa bathroom experience.
Leading surface and sanitaryware brand RAK Ceramics has launched its newest innovation, the RAK-Ingot washbasins. Crafted to redefine bathroom elegance, these washbasins captivate with their luxurious finishes, sleek shapes, and ability to integrate with any modern bathroom scheme.
Available in four distinct shapes – rectangle, oval, round, and square – the RAK-Ingot washbasins epitomise contemporary sophistication. The circle measures 360x360x110mm, the oval measures 550x350x115mm, the square basin measures 400x400x10mm, and the rectangle measures 500x350x100mm. These versatile dimensions mean they are compatible with a wide range of bathroom layouts.
The hallmark of the RAK-Ingot washbasins is their exquisite finishes, which are available in three stunning options: Matt Black, Brushed Brass, and Brushed Nickel. Each finish exudes luxury, adding a touch of opulence to any bathroom space. These finishes are meticulously crafted to complement current trends for unique textures and metallics in contemporary bathroom design, allowing designers and homeowners to create truly bespoke spaces.
The RAK-Ingot washbasins are engineered for seamless integration with RAK Ceramics accessories, taps and mirrors. This holistic approach to bathroom design ensures a harmonious aesthetic that elevates the overall bathing experience.
The RAK-Ingot range extends to stainless steel recessed Niches in Black, Brushed Nickel and Brushed Brass finishes. Available in various sizes, including 30×30, 30×60, 30×60 with 1 dividing shelf, 30×120, and 30×120 with 2 dividing shelves, these niches provide practical storage solutions while effortlessly complementing the RAK-Ingot washbasins.
PJH, one of the UK’s leading distributors in the KBB sector, has introduced 34 new delivery vehicles to its 130-strong fleet. 14 DAF XF tractor units and 20 7.5-tonne DAF LF box trucks join the distributor’s national transport network.
This multi-million-pound, multi-year deal investment is part of PJH’s ambitious fleet renewal programme. It ensures state-of-the-art logistics support for its expanding business needs and reinforces its commitment to sustainable delivery capabilities and exceptional ‘First Choice’ Customer Service.
The new fleet, acquired through Asset Alliance Group, includes comprehensive repair and maintenance services, providing PJH with reliable and consistent vehicle performance. Shaun Berry, National Transport Manager at PJH, remarked, “Our vehicle fleet has grown by 30% in just over three years, with this ongoing investment ensuring our vehicles are of the highest quality, reliable and provide our drivers with a comfortable working environment.”
The updated fleet will be used for PJH’s extensive distribution and home delivery operations, with an emphasis on maintaining high-reliability standards and a professional image. In addition to introducing the 34 new delivery vehicles, the refresh includes 21 vehicles due to be replaced later this year, ensuring PJH’s nationwide fleet remains ultra-modern and efficient.
Shaun added, “With PJH now making over 350,000 deliveries annually, many of which are next-day services, the new vehicles will enhance our customer service even further through their greater reliability, efficiency, and appearance.”
Acquabella, known for its avant-garde designs, continues to redefine bathroom aesthetics with its latest range of baths and basins. Specialising in mineral-based solutions, Acquabella products exemplify elegance fused with functionality, appealing to both modern and classic bathroom settings.
Their flagship products, including the stylish Noon Slate bathtub and the sleek Acquasolid collection, composed of basins and worktops, showcase Acquabella’s mastery when blending form and function. Crafted from durable and silica-free materials, these offerings enhance the visual appeal of bathrooms and promise longevity and ease of maintenance—a testament to Acquabella’s dedication to sustainable design practices.
On the one hand, the Noon bathtub features a Slate texture that gives it a sophisticated and natural look. At the same time, its smooth interior boasts a practical ledge, which is ideal for placing bath products or any accessories. Thanks to its material, Akron®, it can be designed in more than 2000 colours. On the other hand, Acquabella presents the Acquasolid collection, composed of washbasins and countertops (Tai, Kivu and Tana series) made of Solid Surface with a white, matt, highly resistant finish.
Acquabella’s commitment to innovation and quality reaffirms its position as a trendsetter in the bathroom industry. It continually pushes boundaries and sets new standards for elegance and efficiency.
The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has announced the addition of Dornbracht as its latest member.
Founded in 1950, Dornbracht is said to have been at the forefront of innovation in the bathroom and kitchen fittings sector, beginning with their invention of the pull-out spout. The company is known for manufacturing high-quality, low-maintenance and durable products.
Dornbracht’s innovation in hydrotherapy and chromotherapy recognises the benefits of innovative bathroom design to the body, mind, and soul. The recently launched Aquahalo and Serenity Sky showers reflect the priority on wellbeing, with both products offering a spa experience at home and inviting consumers to ‘follow your bliss’.
The company’s industry-first business model, Dornbracht ReCrafted, promises a new lease of life to its products when removed from residential and commercial projects. Dornbracht collects the fittings and takes them to its Iserlohn factory, where they are fully reconditioned and circulated back into the sales market. This process saves up to 40% of CO2 compared to manufacturing a new fitting.
Tom Reynolds, the BMA’s chief executive, welcomed Dornbracht to the association: “We are thrilled to welcome Dornbracht to the BMA. Their dedication to producing durable, high-quality, and sustainably manufactured products aligns perfectly with the BMA’s mission to reduce the environmental impact of the bathroom manufacturing sector.
“Their innovative approach and commitment to excellence set a high standard for the industry, and we look forward to the valuable contributions they will bring to our association.”
Craig Johnstone, UK head of sales and marketing at Dornbracht, shared his thoughts on joining the BMA: “Joining the BMA is an important step for us. As the voice of bathroom manufacturers, the association plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our industry. We are proud to align ourselves with an organisation that shares our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and quality.
“We look forward to collaborating with fellow members to drive positive change and continue advancing the standards of excellence in the bathroom manufacturing sector.”
PJH’s Bathrooms to Love bath collection includes a comprehensive choice of styles and specifications suitable for all bathroom projects. The freestanding bath range is a popular choice for consumers looking to add a touch of luxury and drama to a bathroom space, and designs include classic and contemporary models. Moreover, in addition to stunning centrepiece freestanding baths, Bathrooms to Love also offers space-saving options, such as back-to-wall and corner freestanding baths.
One of the newest additions, the STRIATA freestanding bath, is a luxurious new model featuring soft vertical fluting and a crisp white finish. The fluted finish bathroom trend is gaining momentum. In response, STRIATA’s soft fluted exterior adds a stylish new depth to the design, making it an obvious statement piece for any bathroom or showroom display. Measuring in at L1700mm x W750mm x H570mm, this sumptuous, deep bath has a 260-litre water capacity with a pre-fitted integrated waste. Pair with a floor-standing bath shower mixer, such as the ‘Pescara’ model (as shown in a brushed brass finish) or wall-mounted taps. In addition, Bathrooms to Love offers compatible waste cover kits in coordinating finishes such as brushed brass and matt black.
Meanwhile, opting for a coloured bath exterior is becoming very popular, especially when coordinated with other pops of colour in the bathroom – as shown at the top of the page – in the beautiful BELMONT freestanding bath in a bold matt blue finish. Curvaceous and streamlined, this double-ended bath has a generous capacity of 245 litres, delivering a spacious bathing area. It is also available in a subtle grey as well as white, and like all the freestanding baths from Bathrooms to Love, it is made from high-grade acrylic.
There’s nothing better than a classically styled floor-standing bath for traditional bathroom projects, yet with all the benefits of modern-day manufacturing. The Bathrooms to Love GRACE floor-standing bath oozes old-fashioned beauty and charm with its roll-top styling and chunky base. With a slipper-style shape, GRACE has a practical yet elegant back-to-wall design and a water capacity of 175 litres. Teamed with traditional brassware, it is the perfect showpiece for any classic bathroom.
Always in stock and available to order from PJH, the Bathrooms to Love freestanding bath collection is supported with a package of showroom support, as well as Next Day Delivery (to 93% of UK postcodes and to store or home), and can be easily ordered via PJH’s Partners Portal™ e-commerce website.
Duravit explores how materials can impact design. Whether selecting velvety cast-mineral materials or distinctive natural patterns, designers can raise the bar for bathroom design.
Intriguing textures, the best materials, and bespoke surfaces can create a personalised atmosphere highlighting individual design styles. A harmonious mix of materials can be achieved by comparing the different effects of the various elements used and how they interact.
Glass: lightness and transparency
Glass conveys a feeling of spaciousness and freedom and helps to create an elegant and airy atmosphere in any room. The Vitrium bathroom, designed by Christian Werner (pictured top), skillfully places this effect centre stage: the smoke-coloured glass fronts lend the furniture a light, almost floating appearance. Conversely, the black textured glass fronts combined with the wooden carcass on Sebastian Herkner’s Zencha range imbue the bathroom with a sophisticated elegance.
This makes glass a true all-rounder, which is especially effective when combined with other materials.
Natural stone: pure beauty
Choosing natural stone brings an element of nature into the bathroom. Natural stone conveys unique qualities with its individual colour nuances, textures, and patterns. A distinctive stone panel in three different tones brings a natural, timeless constancy to the Qatego designer bathroom range by Studio F. A. Porsche.
Metal: a variety of interpretations
Metal’s currency in the furniture sector is partly due to its versatility. With a range of different variants, the material can provide an extra-special look in any bathroom. For instance, a minimalistic piece of metal furniture can create a futuristic and pared-down impression or a gentle and softer effect can be produced when combined with wood.
The Viu/XViu model perfectly exemplifies how a sleek metal frame can mix with a delicately worked ceramic basin to create a washbasin with sculptural style. In turn, the Aurena bathroom range blends Italian elegance with a touch of modern industrial style by combining the metal frame either with ceramic panels for a marbled look or embossed ebony to create a highly elegant ambience.
Wood: cosy warmth
Surfaces with a wooden aesthetic imbue the interior design with warmth more than virtually any other raw material. Décor surfaces with a wooden texture make rooms homely and comfortable, creating a calming and relaxed atmosphere. Their natural colour palette makes them a perfect match for other surfaces, always fitting in while remaining unobtrusive. Above all, combining a wooden vanity unit and a ceramic or cast-mineral washbasin creates a sense of timeless elegance.
Ceramic: undisputed bathroom classic
Robust, durable, and easy-to-clean ceramic is practical and looks great. The innovative material DuraCeram® enables washbasins with extremely thin walls and precise dimensions to be manufactured without affecting quality and durability. A case in point is the washbasins of the Luv range, featuring clear contours and edges. They can be interpreted in various ways: sometimes elegant, sometimes minimalistic, but always unique and a design statement.
Cast mineral: tactile newcomer
There are many reasons why washbasins and bathtubs made from cast mineral are becoming increasingly popular. The unique feature of DuroCast, the cast-mineral material developed by Duravit, is the velvety matt surface that looks elegant, and allows extremely precise shapes to be crafted.
DuroCast feels extraordinary to the touch and brings a warm yet elegant atmosphere into the bathroom, it can be perfectly combined with other materials such as wood and glass.
AYLA, meaning moonlight, epitomises the strength and elegance of modern tapware. It was designed by Yabu Pushelberg for the Italian manufacturer CEA. Renowned for its innovation in stainless steel tapware, CEA blends simplicity with advanced technology in this latest design.
Inspired by the form of an I-beam, AYLA combines robust support with refined aesthetics. The bevelled edges enhance its visual appeal and improve user comfort and functionality. CEA’s precision engineering allows for an unusually slim horizontal spout to complement the broader vertical faucet body, showcasing its expertise in stainless steel craftsmanship.
About Yabu Pushelberg:
Since 1980, George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg have been creating immersive environments and products through their multidisciplinary studio. With offices in New York and Toronto, their team of over 100 professionals specialises in a wide range of design disciplines, from interiors and landscapes to lighting and furniture. Their focus extends beyond aesthetics to the emotional impact of their designs.
Stefan Diez, the industrial designer from Munich, designed Kaldewei’s new collection of bathroom furniture and accessories. The range was developed and manufactured by the interior label e15 for the German bath manufacturer Kaldewei. Diez designs for both Kaldewei and e15.
The furniture, made from solid European oak, includes a stool and bench, a footboard, a towel rail, and a bathtub bridge. The coordinated accessories are made of soft, water-repellent leather. Clever and practical, the bag and a towel loop can be magnetically attached to the edge of the steel enamel tub.
The natural surfaces of the e15-KALDEWEI Collection are warm to the touch and complement all Kaldewei products, such as the freestanding Meisterstück Oyo Duo bathtub made of glazed titanium steel.
The new collection designed by Stefan Diez
Kaldewei is a renowned German premium brand with over 100 years of experience designing and refining iconic bathroom products. e15 is a leading European furnishings brand strongly anchored in architecture and design. In addition to a strong passion for sustainable materials, both manufacturers are united by collaboration with the German designer Stefan Diez. Diez has already made a name for himself with his “10 theses for good design” and is responsible for the creative design of the e15 for Kaldewei furniture and accessories and for Kaldewei bathroom products.
Handcrafted furniture and accessories
The handcrafted STOOL and BENCH feature a playful and balanced geometry. The BASE footboard appears to float above the ground thanks to its ridged construction. This lets the air circulate and ensures the oiled oak wood dries easily. The BRIDGE bathtub bridge features a circular recess for better handling and let’s users keep a towel close to hand.
An integrated magnet on the underside securely fixes BRIDGE to the steel enamel bathtub. The TRIPOD towel holder has a triangular layout that ensures stability and enough space to accommodate any size of bath and hand towels. The POCKET and LOOP leather accessories are treated with a water-repellent finish and equipped with invisible magnets that work perfectly with Kaldewei enamelled steel.
The new e15-KALDEWEI furniture is a stylish addition not only to the bathroom but also to many other areas of the home.
The visionary founder of Panificio Architecture Workshop, architect Andrea Benedetti, has created a nearly zero-energy residence in Brescia that adheres to rigorous European nZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building) standards. This project is said to set a new benchmark for energy-efficient living spaces.
In the ambitious demolition and reconstruction project, Benedetti declared absolute dedication to the client’s needs and aspirations. The result is a contemporary construction that blends cutting-edge technology with chic design and demonstrates how sustainability and luxury can coexist harmoniously.
Ritmonio solutions were selected throughout the building across all three bathroom spaces thanks to the product’s outstanding design attributes, built-in hygiene features and water -efficiency.
The DOT316 Collection in Stainless Steel (Black Finish) features minimalist elegance. Its pure lines create a harmonious blend of functionality and style, and the darkened tones add a touch of sophistication, making it a standout feature in the bathrooms.
Diametro35 Inox (Stainless Steel and Black Finish) features an iconic design that brings personality and flair to the space. This series meets the client’s desire for a versatile combination of modern aesthetics and practical functionality.
Diametro35 (Black Matt Finish) features a black matt finish that provides a striking yet subtle touch, enhancing the overall bathroom experience.
Andrea Benedetti’s project is a pioneering example of sustainable architecture. By integrating Ritmonio’s solutions, the residence perfectly balances eco-friendly design with luxurious living.
