Surface solutions manufacturer Cosentino has launched a new mineral surface brand, Éclos®, aimed at the kitchen and bathroom countertop market. Incorporating more than 50% recycled materials, Éclos combines a 3D integrated design with a crystalline silica-free composition, introducing an entirely new category which it terms: “Inlayered Mineral Surface”.
Éclos follows the launch of Silestone in 1990 and Dekton in 2013, and is said to represent a further breakthrough in the evolution of architectural and design surfaces. Its development involved 50 specialised researchers, required more than 28,000 hours of research and more than 1,500 hours of testing from the company’s Research & Development and Product departments.
“Since our founding, we have been committed to leading innovation rather than following trends; just as we did with Dekton® and most recently with Hybriq+® technology for Silestone®. Éclos® involves a new turning point for our industry, an evolution that responds to real market needs and anticipates the future”, says Pilar Cosentino, Cosentino Group CEO.
Inlayr® Technology: layered design with 3D realism
Inlayr® technology enables Éclos® to be manufactured using a layered design system. Thanks to an advanced robotics engineering process and innovative decoration techniques, it gives the entire surface a 3D design with unique veins and patterns, as well as unprecedented depth and consistency. The result is a surface with a three-dimensional design integrated into the edges, with realistic aesthetics and a natural touch and feel that redefine industry standards.
Pioneering composition: zero crystalline silica
Éclos® also introduces a groundbreaking development in the composition of mineral surfaces. The first collection, which will be available globally in the coming months, has zero crystalline silica in its formulation. Furthermore, all colours use a minimum of 50% recycled materials, while several colours incorporate almost 90% recycled materials, demonstrating Cosentino’s dedication to the circular economy.
Its composition and the formulation developed specifically for this new product give Éclos® better flexibility, ductility and impact resistance, making it easier for fabricators and industry professionals to handle and install.
Additionally, through Inlayr technology, Éclos offers superior heat resistance, which can withstand temperatures up to 220°C, including direct contact with cookware immediately after use. This makes it an ideal solution for kitchen countertops, both commercially and at home.
A paradigm shift in a changing global industry
In a context shaped by protectionist policies, tariff disputes, and growing concerns about the safety of materials like quartz, Cosentino is once again leading the way with Éclos. This new surface category aims to transform the sector, offering a safe, sustainable, and beautiful design with high added value.
According to recent reports, the global countertop market is expected to grow at a rate of 3% annually until 2028, reaching a value of $50 billion and a total area of 650 million square meters, of which 100 million square meters will be comprised of mineral and porcelain surfaces. The US will remain the largest market, while the largest growth is expected in the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, and developing countries.
Freestanding baths continue to take centre stage in UK bathrooms, with homeowners increasingly seeking designs that combine sculptural appeal with everyday practicality. According to a recent Houzz trend report, the demand for standalone tubs has risen sharply as spaces become more focused on wellbeing, comfort and personal style. From Japandi calm to traditional English elegance, a freestanding bath remains the defining feature of a truly restorative bathroom.
Building on this continued appetite, BC Designs has introduced Westmere, a new addition to its Cian® solid surface collection. Following the success of the Senator bath, Westmere offers a softer, rounder interpretation that bridges traditional and contemporary design. Its generous, curved form feels equally at home in a period townhouse as it does in a modern renovation, reaffirming BC Designs’ reputation for creating timeless originals that evolve with the way we live.
Cast from the brand’s signature Cian® material, Westmere delivers a beautifully smooth, high-gloss surface that’s durable, non-porous and easy to maintain. As with all Cian® baths, it can also be specified in the brand’s Colourkast finishes or painted externally to colour-match any interior palette, allowing complete design freedom.
At 1800mm in length and 855mm in width, Westmere offers a deep, indulgent bathing experience without dominating the room. The double-ended design provides comfort from every angle, while compatibility with both floor-standing and wall-mounted taps gives flexibility to suit any layout.
Available in polished white as standard and supported by a 10-year manufacturer’s guarantee, Westmere is a confident new addition to BC Designs’ expanding freestanding portfolio.
VitrA Tiles welcomed architects, designers, and customers to its immersive, multi-sensory stand at Cersai 2025, showcasing a series of industry-first innovations in new ceramic tile technology, sustainability and application design.The space was divided into four curated zones, each offering a unique perspective on the future of ceramic surfaces.
V-Tone Tonalite technology – a game changer in colour consistency
Variation in shade between different production batches is one of the most significant challenges in the ceramic industry. V-Tone ensures unprecedented chromatic consistency. This means that tile colours remain faithful to the original, batch after batch, ensuring uniformity and minimal colour deviation, as well as coherence in every project. The impact of this technology on the industry is expected to be significant, offering the certainty of impeccable results and greater design freedom.
The initial V-Tone investment is scheduled to commence in March 2026, with full implementation and rollout across all our production lines targeted by the end of the same year. V-Tone guarantees consistent tones across production batches and formats.
TileScape – smart app
VitrA also presented the TileScape app, designed to help customers select the most suitable VitrA Tiles product from a single photo.
In addition, Vitra presented its perfection-driven innovations:
V-Hygiene: For enhanced hygiene in both residential and commercial settings
V-Shape: Designed for seamless visual integration across tile formats
Easy Tiling: A system that accelerates installation by up to 7x – ideal for time-sensitive projects
100% Recycled Porcelain Tile – pioneering a circular future
The 100% Recycled Porcelain Tile is produced entirely from waste materials and is billed as the most significant new development from VitrA Tiles at Cersaie 2025.
The use of 100% production waste promotes a virtuous circular economy cycle. These materials not only contribute to more sustainable waste management but also generate a significant positive environmental impact, reducing reliance on virgin raw materials and the overall carbon footprint.
The “100% Recycled Porcelain Tile” project also excels in terms of energy efficiency. The new formula has reduced production times, leading to significant savings in both electricity and natural gas. Typically, products made with waste materials compromise final quality characteristics, while the 100% waste-based tile developed by VitrA Tiles fully meets all national and international technical product standards.
This innovative approach simplifies production processes and confirms VitrA Tiles’ commitment to sustainable production, integrating research and development with operational efficiency.
The Color Hotel Skagen has opened a new wing featuring Duravit’s minimalist Luv and ME by Starck ranges. Designed by Arkitema Architects and inspired by Skagen’s dune landscape, the 32-room boutique hotel features state-of-the-art rooms, a restaurant with regional cuisine, a wellness area with sauna and outdoor pool, plus a wide range of leisure activities.
Constructed to deliver new spaces for relaxation and togetherness, its two new wings draw inspiration from the landscape, lending the building a clean architectural style. The hotel is situated where the North Sea meets the Baltic and is the largest hotel in the city.
The robust and energy-efficient building features dark formwork, combined with warm wood accents. Large windows offer stunning views of the dune landscape and are offset by balconies that complement the clean architectural language, lending transparency and lightness to the design. This approach is carried through into the interior, where the bathrooms combine serenity with natural materials. Duravit’s bathroom solutions complete the holistic concept.
Calm tones, clean shapes in the bathroom
Light natural stone tiles in greige and sand emphasise the Scandinavian character of the building. The bathtubs and above-counter basins from the Luv range combine homely warmth with clean forms. The wall-mounted toilets and vanity units from the ME by Starck range are a perfect match for this interior.
Space to arrive
The clean design continues in the rooms. Bright tones, ample daylight, and natural materials create a tranquil environment. Upholstered beds, rattan and fabric seating, and well-placed details, such as lamps and plants, help create a tranquil retreat that combines state-of-the-art- art comfort with the individual flair of a boutique hotel.
PJH has introduced its new Autumn/Winter 2025 collection of new product launches and style updates. Designed for trade counters and bathroom showrooms, the larger 56-page brochure (Issue 5) features new product additions across furniture, enclosures, ceramics, brassware, and wall panels, as well as a brand-new category: accessories. All ranges areexclusive to Bathrooms2GO.
Known for its competitive pricing and easy-to-update solutions for bathroom renovation projects, the refreshed portfolio guarantees products are always in stock – thanks to PJH’s huge stockholding capacity – and ready to be delivered Next Day to store or job location, for optimum ease and convenience.
Showcased in a new brochure, which includes RRP’s, PJH continues to ensure the latest Bathrooms2GO Collection (See it here: B2G Issue 5) is presented in an easy-to-shop layout with clear product features and pricing.
Kim Cooper, PJH’s head of marketing & product comments: “Bathrooms2GO is all about ease of ordering and installation, covering a complete choice of popular, on-trend bathroom options that we know customers and fitters want. The ‘one-stop’ range is affordable and ready ‘2GO’ as soon as they are needed. And with more and more high quality products becoming exclusive to the collection, combined with some of the industry’s best savings, our latest collection is a must for bathroom showrooms and trade counters alike.”
New Bathrooms2GO products include a variety of additions to the hugely popular ‘EasyFit’ Enclosures range – a new Corner Entry model in two sizes, a new Two-door Offset Quadrant model, and additional sized options within the Sliding Door category.
Other additions include:
Bathroom furniture: Vista welcomes three compact, floor-standing unit options, whilst Cosmos adds a simplified Pack Deal to its range, consisting of a vanity unit, basin and close-coupled WC.
The brand new Accessories family is also a welcome addition to the Bathrooms2GO brand. Available in three finishes, this exclusive range includes coordinated towel rails, towel rings, robe hooks, toilet roll holders and two-tier storage baskets.
Other product launches include: Keenly-priced close-coupled or back-to-wall WC (Jimi); a new Tall Basin Mixer Tap addition to the popular Evola brassware range; and a new design finish option within the Fibo Wall Panel collection.
In addition, Bathrooms2GO is now even easier to order via PJH’s online Partners Portal, with a new dedicated section featured on the home screen – making it quicker than ever to order products.
For further information or to order Bathrooms2GO products, visit the PJH Partners Portal, www.partners.pjh.uk, or contact the PJH Sales Team at sales@pjh.uk / T: 0800 8 77 88 99.
Bigger is better when it comes to bathroom upgrades, according to the findings from the 2025 UK Houzz Bathroom Trends study. Nearly 3 in 5 homeowners are looking to increase the size of their primary bathroom shower during renovations, and walk-in showers are stealing the spotlight. Minimalist styles, eco-conscious upgrades and freestanding vanity units are just a few of the other key trends to note.
In line with these trends, VitrA’s sleek Origin showerhead, hand shower, and shower mixer in Soft Copper pair beautifully with the freestanding Plural furniture by Terri Pecora for VitrA, combining warmth, elegance, and function.
Double basins and focus on sustainability
Emma Jane Palin’s en suite bathroom, designed in collaboration with VitrA (pictured left) and the Recycled Ceramic Washbasin (pictured right)
With more floor space to play with, there’s the opportunity to design more luxurious layouts, and double basins are now a smart investment on both practical and stylish levels. There’s also an increased level of awareness of sustainable choices to create eco-friendly spaces – take, for instance, the Recycled Ceramic Washbasin (pictured right), which is crafted from repurposed materials. The basin embodies circular principles and has timeless appeal in a matt taupe finish and available in five shapes including oval, square, round, TV and pebble.
Scandi minimalism and freestanding vanity units
Sento furniture range (pictured left) and M-Line range by VitrA (pictured right)
Vanity areas remain one of the biggest focal points in the bathroom, and according to the Houzz study, floating vanity units and freestanding designs are popular choices for homeowners. Minimalist styles, particularly the Scandinavian look with natural materials and textures, are a strong favourite.
Features by Diane Larner, founder and editor of Bathroom Review & Kitchens Review. Diane Larner launched both titles over 15 years ago and has been writing about the bathroom and kitchen interior design industries ever since, publishing regular features across both sectors.
Accessible bathroom design represents a growing trend as architects strive to create spaces that are barrier-free, visually compelling, and future-ready.In addition, manufacturers are promoting design-led aesthetics that ensure the sector is no longer limited to bland institutional looks, but deliver stunning, adaptable designs that create a compelling focal point.
Advancements in technology also mean today’s inclusive bathrooms offer architects an opportunity to merge inclusivity with innovation, addressing the needs of an ageing population alongside everyday bathroom design.
In this feature, Diane Larner examines the latest products to reach the market – from touchless taps to slip-resistant surfaces.
The Magic Touch
Fitzroy of London Gosfield Collection
According to the World Health Organization, over 1.3 billion people globally experience significant disability.* This represents 16% of the world’s population, or 1 in 6 of us. Rule 101 of accessible bathroom design is to specify products that are safe and easy to use. With this in mind, touchless taps with thermostatic controls are a desirable solution for preventing accidents and limiting the spread of disease. For hoteliers, housebuilders and the healthcare sectors, these fittings not only enhance hygiene and accessibility standards but also improve the user experience. Additionally, integrated sensors add an extra layer of safety, helping washrooms meet water-saving and compliance demands while delivering a clean, modern look.
Fitzroy of London’s head of product, Mark Shepherd, agrees, “There are a variety of innovations that we are seeing when it comes to the luxury bathroom environment. Thermostatic precision, enabled by modern valve technology, ensures the consistent delivery of water temperature, helping to prevent scalding or cold-water shock when there is a significant change in the incoming water pressure.
“There has also been a significant increase in the demand for touchless activation, whether it’s using infrared sensors on toilet cisterns or taps, or through voice activation and smart home application integration.”
The Gosfield Collection by Fitzroy of London features advanced infrared sensor taps, along with precise control over water flow and temperature, ensuring comfort and safety in both residential and commercial settings. All products are WRAS-approved and Regulation 4 certified, meeting stringent requirements for water efficiency and compliance.
The collection includes beautifully crafted deck and wall-mounted taps, contemporary handheld and overhead shower solutions, shower arms, and precise shower mixers.
Staying Grounded
Kaldewei Invisible Grip
Incorporating a practical anti-slip shower floor into projects is a simple, forward-thinking solution that delivers safety and aesthetics without compromising looks. Anti-slip solutions are an ideal strategy when providing long-term support for clients as they improve durability, reduce liability risks, and contribute to a safer, more inclusive environment in hospitality and healthcare. It is all about fostering a sense of comfort and safety.
Adam Teal – country manager Kaldewei UK, explains, “When creating and crafting products that enable accessibility within the bathroom space, the design must also consider the dignity and autonomy of the end user. By doing this you can transform a daily ritual into an assertion of care, as well as making a positive design statement about inclusivity. In addition, this should not be about compliance; it’s about crafting spaces where everyone feels supported and empowered to move freely and safely.”
Kaldewei’s Invisible Grip is certified to quality class C for wet barefoot areas (DIN EN 16165), making it particularly suitable for barrier-free bathroom planning. It’s a solution that speaks to both the practical and emotional needs of users, ensuring that safety doesn’t feel clinical and that design remains aspirational.
According to Kaldewei, when designing with both safety and style in mind, Kaldewei’s Invisible Grip is a quiet revolution. It proves that accessible living can be beautiful, and that the future of bathroom design lies in seamless integration, not compromise.
Space & Time
Ideal Standard Concept Freedom Range
Accessible design is no longer simply a box-ticking exercise in hospitality and healthcare; considered choices such as barrier-free flooring and wheelchair-friendly sanitaryware help to deliver a seamless spatial experience. Incorporating ample room for manoeuvre at the planning stage ensures users benefit from generous clearance around sinks, WCs, and the shower room. When architects and designers prioritise space as a core design element, the result is a bathroom that supports independence, as well as the needs of caregivers.
Ideal Standard’s Yiota Toumba, senior designer at Villeroy & Boch,agrees: “Accessible and inclusive bathrooms no longer mean compromising on style. Thoughtful layouts, wall-mounted basins, walk-in showers, and lever taps ensure safety, comfort, and ease of use for everyone.”
Ideal Standard’s Concept Freedom range, in collaboration with the renowned Studio Levien, features clever design elements that make it easier for those with mobility impairments to use. Wall-hung, back-to-wall, and close-coupled WCs include a design that is 25 per cent higher than average. This reduces pressure on users’ knees and helps to improve the user experience for those with mobility issues. The collection also features shower seats and chrome grab rails, giving a contemporary finish which enhances the overall design.
Love Language
KEUCO AXESS Collection
Specifying products that are both beautifully designed and functional ensures the bathroom space fosters trust and emotional well-being, as well as a sense of comfort. High aesthetics, coupled with a welcoming design that celebrates diversity, help attract a broader customer base and increase profitability for hoteliers.
James Sketch – KEUCO UK country manager, comments: “Accessibility in the bathroom is not a trend, it’s a design imperative. When creating the bathroom, every element and fixture must be created to anticipate diversity. Although essential for practical purposes the products should be crafted with elegance and precision. True inclusivity means intuitive use without compromise: adaptive heights, tactile clarity.”
Developed in collaboration with the legendary Studio F. A. Porsche, the KEUCO AXESS collection brings a new aesthetic language to inclusive bathroom design. From the folding support rail and modular shower system to discreet grab rails and a freestanding stool, every element is pared back to its essentials, streamlined, sculptural, and purposefully unobtrusive. The result is a suite of products that integrate seamlessly into high-end hospitality, healthcare, and residential environments, without ever compromising on style.
Showered with Love
GROHE Sensia Pro
Shower toilets are the icing on the cake when it comes to inclusive planning. The latest ranges combine cleansing and drying functions, adjustable nozzles, and night lights, elevating hygeine standards whilst promoting greater user independence and a sense of wellbeing.
Lewis Neathey, leader, marketing & product management UK at GROHE UK, LIXIL Europe, agrees: “In both healthcare and hotel settings, shower toilets deliver exceptional benefits by combining hygiene, comfort, sustainability, and a luxurious experience. Cleansing with water is an age-old tradition that is still favoured in many parts of the world; however, shower toilets bring this natural form of cleaning into the 21st century with features promoting improved personal hygiene, accessibility, app connectivity, and personalisation.”
GROHE has expanded its shower toilet offering with the new entry-level product, GROHE Sensia Pro. Designed to meet consumers’ hygiene needs in one streamlined solution, shower toilets combine the benefits of a regular toilet with those of a bidet.
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Simply replacing an individual tap can have a huge effect on how a bathroom looks. Exceptional finishes and clean shapes give the room fresh accents and add a contemporary flair. Skillfully combining elements can create a surprisingly stylish aesthetic, brimming with personality, with next to no effort.
Chrome: the classic of classics
Chrome has been a firm feature of bathrooms for decades. As a surface finish, it is unsurpassed in its timeless elegance, it harmonises perfectly with a range of styles, and lends itself to creative combinations. It is precisely this timelessness that makes chrome a true all-rounder.
It is not only the material itself that informs the aesthetic, but the shape, which is key. The White Tulip tap from Philippe Starck echoes the silhouette of a flower in bloom – an organic form that imbues the bathroom with a natural, elegant character.
Black Matt: urban elegance
A black tap produces a striking accent and brings a contemporary, expressive character into the bathroom. Whilst the interplay with white ceramic creates a fascinating contrast. The Manhattan tap in Matt Black perfectly embraces this style and interprets it in a clear, striking design language, making black taps an ideal match for urban residential concepts and loft designs – alternatively, they can bring a contemporary nuance to bathrooms with a more classical style.
Brushed Bronze & Polished Gold: gentle luxury
Brushed Bronze and Polished Gold are an exclusive choice that gives a bathroom the feel of a boutique hotel. These surfaces exude pure elegance while at the same time bringing a pleasant warmth into the design. The taps within the Wave series combine soft curves with precise edges to create a design that is as extravagant as it is harmonious. In combination with the other elements, a coherent picture arises that showcases personality and transforms the room into a true statement.
Brushed Stainless Steel: natural restraint
Brushed Stainless Steel is the perfect choice to achieve serenity and clarity in design while retaining the finer details. The matt finish of the Balcoon tap by Patricia Urquiola exudes a sense of calm and elegance within the bathroom. Its restrained design adds a touch of class without being overly obtrusive. The contrast with gleaming ceramic is especially effective in creating a harmonious interplay of materials – natural, contemporary, and displaying a distinct sense of style.
In a sector where functionality often overshadows form, KEUCO AXESS redefines what it means to create accessible bathrooms—proving that barrier-free design can be both beautiful and intelligent.
Developed in collaboration with the legendary Studio F. A. Porsche, the AXESS collection brings a new aesthetic language to inclusive bathroom design. From the folding support rail and modular shower system to discreet grab rails and a freestanding stool, every element is pared back to its essentials—streamlined, sculptural, and purposefully unobtrusive. The result is a suite of products that integrate seamlessly into high-end hospitality, healthcare, and residential environments, without ever compromising on style.
Design Without Compromise
AXESS is more than a product range—it’s a cross-generational concept. Crafted from premium materials and available in chrome, matt black, or aluminium-chrome finishes, the collection is engineered to support autonomy and comfort for users of all ages and abilities. Whether in a luxury hotel suite, a spa retreat, or a private residence, AXESS enhances quality of life through thoughtful design.
The folding support rail, for example, is a far cry from institutional predecessors. When not in use, it lies flat against the wall in a sleek, minimalist gesture. When lowered, it offers elegant support with a refined silhouette. Optional accessories, such as a retrofittable toilet paper holder with colour-matched roller stoppers, enable additional customisation whilst maintaining the overall visual appeal.
Function That Elevates
Each component in the AXESS series is designed to enhance safety and independence—at the washbasin, WC, shower, and bath. Wall fixings are discreet yet robust, ensuring stability without visual clutter. The shower rail system is fully adaptable, allowing planners and architects to tailor configurations to specific spatial and user needs.
This is barrier-free design reimagined: not as a concession, but as an elevated experience. AXESS turns the accessible bathroom into a space of dignity, comfort, and timeless appeal—making it a compelling choice for forward-thinking developers, specifiers, and private clients alike.
As demand grows for inclusive environments that don’t sacrifice aesthetics, KEUCO AXESS stands out as a benchmark in universal design. It’s not just about meeting standards—it’s about setting them.
Designing a bathroom for accessible living is no longer a niche consideration—it’s a design imperative. As homes evolve into multigenerational spaces, the need for thoughtful, future-ready solutions has become an essential consideration. Kaldewei’s latest innovation, Invisible Grip, provides an effective solution: a surface finish that enhances safety without compromising on style.
Over recent years, one of the most significant shifts in bathroom design has been the rise of floor-level showers. These seamless surfaces not only create a visually expansive environment but help eliminate trip hazards, making them ideal for users of all ages and abilities. For families planning ahead, they offer a subtle yet powerful way to future-proof the home.
But safety in the bathroom goes beyond layout. Kaldewei’s Invisible Grip introduces a new standard in anti-slip technology. Applied to the brand’s high-gloss steel enamel surfaces, this micro-structured finish remains virtually invisible to the eye—preserving the sleek, Alpine White aesthetic—while delivering exceptional grip underfoot. Whether wet or dry, and even when using soap or shampoo, the surface maintains its traction, offering peace of mind without sacrificing elegance.
Certified to quality class C for wet barefoot areas (DIN EN 16165), Invisible Grip is particularly suited to barrier-free bathroom planning. It’s a solution that speaks to both the practical and emotional needs of users—ensuring that safety doesn’t feel clinical, and that design remains aspirational.
Carefree showering and bathing with aesthetic aspirations is part of one’s daily routine and this fusion of glamour and functionality positions Invisible Grip as a benchmark in inclusive design.
Part of Kaldewei’s Luxstainability®World, the innovation reflects the brand’s commitment to sustainable, high-performance living. Recognised by the Bescheinigungsstelle Forschungszulage (BSFZ) for its research excellence, Invisible Grip is more than a product—it’s a symbol of design-led progress.
For those designing with both safety, and style in mind, Kaldewei’s Invisible Grip is a quiet revolution. It proves that accessible living can be beautiful, and that the future of bathroom design lies in seamless integration—not compromise.
