Frontline Bathrooms is strengthening its bathing offer with a broader collection designed around the realities of UK bathrooms, rather than simply adding more freestanding shapes to the catalogue.

At the centre is AquaKast, a nine-model collection developed with British bath designer Barrie Cutchie. It includes compact ovals, slipper baths, boat baths, back-to-wall and corner designs, giving retailers options for both statement schemes and more restrictive layouts. Models such as Minuet suit smaller rooms, while Desire includes a practical tap ledge for deck-mounted brassware, with the option to pair it with a floorstanding mixer.

Each AquaKast bath is made from acrylic reinforced with stone resin. This gives the bath a solid feel and smooth finish, while keeping the weight more manageable for delivery and installation, particularly on upper floors or in older properties.

The collection is supplied in gloss white as standard, but every model can also be painted in any RAL or BS colour through Frontline’s custom service. This gives retailers an accessible way to offer personalisation, whether the customer wants a strong feature colour or a shade that sits more closely with surrounding furniture, tiles or paintwork.

AquaKast forms part of Frontline’s wider Aqua bathing portfolio, which also includes fitted baths, shower baths, corner models, solid-surface designs, bath panels and screens. This breadth allows showrooms to specify around the room, budget and installation requirements rather than treating a freestanding bath as the answer for every project.

All AquaKast models share a £1,600 RRP and come with a lifetime guarantee. Together with Frontline’s retailer network and stock-backed approach, the collection gives showrooms a clear, practical offer built around design choice, easier specification and reliable availability.

Mira Showers has launched Mira Minimal, a newly improved specification mixer shower designed to help housebuilders and housing providers meet tightening regulatory requirements while maintaining consistent performance in the home.

Mira Minimal builds on the launch of Mira React earlier this year and marks the latest addition to Mira’s expanding specification portfolio, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting specifiers with solutions that address evolving industry requirements.

Developed for new-build applications, Mira Minimal reflects the sector’s increasing focus on delivering efficient, cost-effective homes that meet rising expectations for design and user experience, while responding to the growing emphasis on water efficiency across the built environment.

At the heart of the product is an integrated 6 litres-per-minute (LPM) flow regulator, supporting compliance with current and proposed updates to Part G and Part L building regulations. The specification mixer also supports eligibility for water efficiency incentives offered by UK water companies – providing a potential commercial benefit for developers working to meet stricter usage targets.

As water efficiency standards evolve, specifiers are increasingly seeking solutions that reduce water consumption without relying on changes in user behaviour. With patented Mira SprayBoost™ technology, Mira Minimal delivers a stronger spray feel without increasing water usage, helping to maintain a satisfying showering experience while supporting efficiency objectives.

This approach aligns with Mira’s broader focus on delivering water efficiency solutions that work in real-world settings. It also reflects the company’s support for a fittings-based approach to Part G that encourages water efficiency while recognising how people use water in practice. Research from the University of Surrey suggests that restricting flow alone can lead to longer showering times and higher overall consumption, reinforcing the need for user-focused design alongside efficiency measures.

Mira Minimal is available in single- and dual-outlet configurations, with a choice of finishes in chrome and matt black.  Upgrade options enable specifiers to meet higher-spec requirements and differentiate across plots while maintaining a consistent core specification. Features include an infinite spray adjustment slider and an anti-drip overhead to improve usability and reduce water waste.

Commenting on the launch, Ben Smith, senior channel manager – specification, said: “Specifiers are under increasing pressure to meet tighter regulatory requirements while maintaining performance in the home, and showers need to deliver on both.

“Mira Minimal has been developed to support that balance. It enables developers to meet evolving compliance requirements and access water efficiency incentives, while maintaining a high-quality showering experience. 

“By combining regulated flow with technologies like SprayBoostTM, we’re helping ensure targets can be met without compromising performance.”

With over 100 years of manufacturing experience, Mira continues to invest in product innovation that responds to regulatory change and the practical needs of specifiers, developers and end users.

Mira Minimal is available now. For more information visit Mira Minimal | Mixer Showers

Offering the opportunity to create memorable, design-led moments in the bathroom, BAGNODESIGN introduces its latest Ginza collection, which brings bold creativity, urban energy and expressive individuality for any project.

Inspired by Tokyo’s iconic Ginza district, the collection captures the spirit of a city defined by movement, culture and design. From its historic roots to its modern status as a global hub of style, the collection translates this duality effortlessly into home and commercial interiors.

At the heart of the collection is the concept of “the art of playful living”, introducing a fresh and youthful approach to bathroom design. Moving away from conventional neutral schemes, Ginza embraces colour, contrast and personality, making it suited to boutique hotels, lifestyle-led developments and design-conscious residential and hospitality spaces.

A defining feature of Ginza is its palette of finishes. From the understated warmth of Armour Truffle to the contemporary Brushed Nickel and the bold Armour Lip Gloss, each finish works harmoniously across the collection. Paired with natural oak furniture, stone-effect surfaces and concrete basins, the result is a layered, tactile aesthetic that adds depth and authenticity to any space.

Versatility is key to its appeal. Encompassing brassware, showering solutions, basins, furniture and accessories, Ginza enables designers to create fully coordinated bathroom schemes with ease. This is valuable in hospitality projects, where a consistent design language reinforces brand identity and enhances the guest journey.

Extending the concept further, Ginza Junior introduces playful pink and grey finishes designed for family-friendly and inclusive spaces, reflecting a growing focus on balancing safety, functionality and aesthetics within the bathroom.

Ultimately, Ginza redefines the role of the bathroom across multiple sectors and environments. Suited to the demands of high-traffic environments, this collection empowers designers to push boundaries and shape spaces that are as memorable as they are functional.