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Following the successful launch of Signature by Atlanta, Atlanta Bathrooms has reported an exceptional response from retailers, designers, and homeowners across the UK. Since unveiling the collection, which blends refined craftsmanship with timeless design, interest has continued to grow—affirming Signature by Atlanta as one of the brand’s most well-received introductions to date.

Over the past several weeks, Atlanta’s dedicated showroom partners have showcased the new collection to customers seeking a balance of heritage style and contemporary performance. Retailers have praised the range’s elegant paint palette, premium hardware options, and the depth of range, noting that the collection resonates strongly with homeowners looking to upgrade their bathrooms with a sense of quiet luxury.

The Signature Show Van Tour, which has been visiting retailers nationwide, has played a pivotal role in accelerating exposure. Retailers have welcomed the opportunity to experience the collection in person—allowing them to explore finishes, examine construction quality up close, and understand how the coordinated accessories create a seamless, premium aesthetic.

Early feedback highlights three standout themes:

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1. Exceptional Personalisation

Retailers have been impressed by the variety of basin styles, countertop finishes, and hardware options that allow customers to tailor the collection to their home and taste. The ability to build a truly co-ordinated look is proving to be a major selling point.

2. The timeless longevity of classic design

Consumers are gravitating toward warmer, traditionally inspired interiors. Signature by Atlanta’s blend of heritage detail and modern functionality positions it perfectly for this growing design trend.

3. Exceptional quality from a trusted brand

Showroom teams have specifically noted that customers appreciate the reassurance of a British brand, fast lead times, and the durability associated with Atlanta’s long-standing craftsmanship.

Julian Pearson, commercial director, comments: “We expected Signature by Atlanta to perform well – but the enthusiasm from both retailers and end customers has exceeded our expectations. It’s clear that the market is craving design that feels authentic, grounded in craftsmanship, and thoughtfully made.”

Responding to this impressive market momentum, Atlanta Bathrooms will continue to expand the Signature range throughout 2026, introducing new additional unit types to meet growing demand.

With strong demand, positive early reviews, and a growing retailer network already placing display units, Signature by Atlanta is well on its way to becoming a core pillar of the Atlanta Bathrooms brand.

Signature by Atlanta is exclusive to displaying retailers, to make an appointment to view or to speak to one of our team about becoming an exclusive Signature retailer, contact your Atlanta area sales manager or call 0191 428 3104.

Download the Signature by Atlanta brochure and find out more about the Herrington range here – Signature Bathroom Furniture Archives – Atlanta Bathrooms

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HeyU, Utopia’s most versatile modular range combines an inspired fusion of texture, colour and creativity, all designed and manufactured at Utopia’s headquarters in the West Midlands.

“Silent, yet screaming touch me!” is how Richard Shore, head of product design, describes this stunning new collection which features four distinctive design styles at its heart. Each style has been meticulously developed to bring tactile sophistication and emotional connection to the bathroom space.

Each HeyU design style offers its own sensory and visual experience:

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  • Smooth – Uncomplicated and calm, Smooth is a blank canvas with a subtle chamfered edge inviting quiet sophistication or confident contrast.
  • Linear – Architectural and refined, the clean vertical grooves of Linear transform the ordinary into something pure and structured.
  • Wave – Capturing the fluid beauty of nature, Wave’s hypnotic undulations evoke the motion of ocean waves or drifting desert dunes. Pictured below.
  • Ripple – Edgy yet fluid, Ripple’s concentric pattern creates a mesmerising illusion of infinite motion. Pictured at the very top.

In keeping with Utopia’s reputation for design freedom, HeyU offers limitless opportunities for personalisation. Once a design style is chosen, there are 14 stunning finishes available, from bold statement hues to soft neutrals, including two brand new metallic options: Iridescent Bronze and Iridescent Claret. All cabinets are available as either pull to open with neat handles or push to open for a sleek, handleless look.

Creating two completely different looks, HeyU washbasin units can be teamed with a sleek slabtop basin or a sit-on basin plus worktop combination. Brand new to Utopia’s collection of stylish sit-on basins is the new MetaLux design, a stunning circular metallic basin in Brushed Stainless Steel, Brushed Gunmetal Black or Brushed Brass. Completing the collection is the new GlowLux mirror range, featuring a frosted halo surround, demister function, and optional matching fascia backboard.

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To find out more about Utopia’s collections – visit the website.

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The Bathroom Association has announced that its Annual Conference will return to the Grand Hotel in Birmingham on Thursday, 8 October 2026, bringing together leaders from across the bathroom sector for a one-day programme of keynote talks, panel discussions and networking.

Following strong delegate feedback and high satisfaction with the venue in 2025, the Association has confirmed it will host the event at the Grand Hotel in Birmingham for a second consecutive year.

This year’s conference theme, ‘Stronger Together’, will run throughout the day and focuses on how the bathroom sector can collaborate to support sustainable growth, strengthen resilience and deliver better outcomes for customers.

In an industry shaped by changing consumer expectations, shifting regulation and continuing pressure on skills and supply, the Bathroom Association will use the conference to explore how stronger collaboration across the full supply chain can drive progress and unlock growth.

Delegates can expect a programme featuring thought-provoking keynote presentations from industry experts, practical panel discussions, and valuable networking opportunities designed to help businesses share insight, tackle common challenges and identify new opportunities.

Following the daytime conference programme, the event will conclude with an exclusive gala dinner for industry leaders, with further details to be announced shortly.

30-Under-30 Awards return

The Bathroom Association has also confirmed that its 30-Under-30 Awards will return as part of the gala dinner, following popular demand. The awards celebrate the achievements, talent and hard work of younger members who are already making a significant contribution and building long, successful careers in the sector. More details on the awards and how to enter will be available shortly.

Further information, including the full speaker line-up, registration details, and full details on the gala dinner and awards entry process, will be announced in due course and will appear on the official conference website. In the meantime, please save this date in your diary.

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In response to the growing demand for more colour and unit options when choosing bathroom furniture, Bathrooms to Love by PJH has added two new flawless hues to its popular modular furniture range, ELEMENTS, as well as a new slim cloakroom basin unit and WC unit, for its 2026 Collection.

The contemporary new range is further enhanced with a great choice of handles, in an array of shapes and finishes, such as Brushed Brass, Brushed Bronze, Matt Black, Walnut-effect, and even a Chrome Deco-inspired knob.  

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The on-trend Matt Latte Elements option (pictured above) joins other new Matt Latte finished products in the Bathrooms to Love Collection for smart coordination, such as the Latte Belmont Free-standing bath, Latte slate shower tray and Latte vessel basins. In contrast, a new bright and playful Matt Misty Blue finish introduces a fresh pop of colour (pictured below).

Coordinated metallic finishes add a designer-inspired flow to the bathroom, as shown with Elements Matt Latte using a warm Brushed Bronze, and with Elements Matt Misty Blue using an industrial Matt Black. This can be through the unit handles, brassware, showering zone, accessories, and even the smallest details such as push-button covers and overflow rings. It all contributes to a themed luxurious look for individuality and character.                                               

The enhanced Elements modular furniture range comprises both wall-hung and floor-standing basin units with a slim-edge white ceramic basin and one door, including a new space-saving cloakroom basin unit at just 410mm in width. A new matching floor-standing 500mm WC unit for use with a concealed cistern also joins the range.

Boasting a quality build and construction, the highly durable Elements modular units feature silent soft-close fittings and generous cupboard space to keep bathrooms neat and tidy. 

Joining an eclectic choice of finishes – Matt Antique Rose, Matt Graphite Grey, Seville Oak & Glose White – the Elements range allows for optimum design personalisation.

As featured in PJH’s latest Bathrooms to Love Collection, Elements is available for ordering via the PJH Partners Portal, on an efficient next-day delivery service, to store or customer address. For further stockist support information, from POS to swatches and attractive display deals, contact PJH now (see below).

Further information:

Bathrooms to Love by PJH: T: 0345 450 8932   / www.partners.pjh.uk  / www.bathroomstolove.uk

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Understanding how people want their homes to look, feel, and function is becoming increasingly essential in shaping the next generation of interior solutions. As lifestyles evolve and expectations rise, consumers are seeking spaces that not only reflect their personal style but also support their daily routines with greater efficiency, comfort and longevity. This shift calls for design and innovation that prioritise human needs first – solutions that blend seamlessly into everyday life while offering meaningful, long-term value.

With this in mind, GROHE has identified three major macro-trends set to influence homes over the next year and beyond. Here, Patrick Speck, leader, LIXIL Global Design, EMENA at LIXIL and GROHE UK explores how timeless finishes, energy-saving technologies and easy-fit installation systems are shaping the design landscape, and what these developments mean for the future of the modern home.

Minimal installation time, maximum impact

In 2026, we expect to see simplicity and speed become key priorities in bathroom design, driven by ongoing skills shortages, rising labour costs and a growing desire to minimise renovation disruption. Homeowners want projects completed quickly and with fewer trades on site, while installers and specifiers are increasingly seeking products that reduce complexity, limit the risk of errors and ensure consistent, reliable results. As a result, streamlined installation is becoming a defining factor in how bathrooms are planned and specified. This shift is fuelling demand for pre-assembled, standardised and modular solutions that remove unnecessary steps and significantly shorten fitting times.

Energy-efficient tech

Another trend leading the way in 2026 will be energy-saving technology to shift from an optional upgrade to a standard expectation in bathroom design. Rising energy costs and increased environmental awareness are encouraging homeowners to prioritise solutions that reduce consumption without compromising comfort. As a result, we expect to see a rise in demand for discreet, built-in technologies that deliver meaningful savings while integrating seamlessly into the overall aesthetic. This trend places emphasis on products that combine intelligent engineering with practical everyday benefits -whether through reduced water usage, heat-recovery systems or efficient flow control.

Timeless finishes

In 2026, we expect the trend for timeless finishes to gain momentum as customers increasingly prioritise materials that balance durability with enduring style. Rather than responding to short-lived trends, people are placing greater value on creating spaces that feel calm, consistent and thoughtfully designed for the long term. This marks a broader shift in how homes are approached, with growing emphasis on quality, longevity and investment pieces that age gracefully. As a result, consumers are seeking finishes that remain relevant even as tastes evolve.

CEA Design’s precision-engineered fittings have been selected for Westminster Residence, a contemporary private residence in Toronto’s High Park–Swansea neighbourhood, where bold architectural forms meet refined material choices.

Dark, architectural volumes define the exterior: elongated Roman-format black brick at ground level, an oversized slate-toned terracotta roof, and crisp rectilinear dormers that give the house a distinctly modern edge while remaining contextually grounded.

Inside, the 325-square-metre home unfolds across two floors with a carefully choreographed balance of light and dark. Generous, light-filled spaces are offset by richer, moodier material choices, creating interiors that feel both considered and liveable. Soft furnishings temper the architectural lines, while material transitions are handled with restraint and intent—hallmarks of a well-resolved residential project.

The kitchen exemplifies this approach. Satin-finished CEA GIOTTO PLUS taps introduce a subtle yet striking contrast against dark walls, stained walnut cabinetry, and a travertine countertop, proving that high-performance fittings can also function as visual punctuation. In the bathrooms, travertine continues across walls and custom elements, paired with CEA fixtures in Black Diamond satin for a refined, almost sculptural effect.

Batay-Csorba Architects’ design demonstrates how contemporary residential architecture can be bold without being brash. Through a disciplined palette, strong forms, and the considered integration of premium fittings, Westminster Residence achieves a level of design clarity that will resonate with KBB professionals seeking inspiration rooted in both aesthetics and performance.

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The new Ritmonio Color Collection is a creative palette composed of an infinite range of hues designed to aid the design journey of architects, interior designers, and customers.

The Diametro35 collections combine contemporary design, functionality, and a variety of accessories, allowing designers to create coordinated and coherent spaces. The evocative power of colour combines with quality manufacturing to simplify the customisation of shades, finishes, and surfaces with complete freedom.

Thanks to the international NCS® – Natural Color System, customers can choose from over 2,000 colours, available in both gloss and matte versions, guaranteeing chromatic fidelity and freedom of expression.

With the Color Collection, creativity takes center stage. Mixers, shower heads, and accessories combine in an almost infinite range of possibilities. The wellness space becomes a laboratory of style and a refined sensory experience, equally at home in a private residence, an urban spa, or a design-led hotel.

Ritmonio offers a proposal that focuses on the individual and the project: Your touch, your signature, your idea of ​​well-being.

About Ritmonio

Ritmonio is an Italian design brand renowned for its innovative approach to bathroom and kitchen fittings. Rooted in craftsmanship and driven by contemporary design, Ritmonio combines advanced technology, sustainability, and refined aesthetics to create products that elevate everyday rituals. With a strong focus on customisation, color, and material research, the brand transforms functional elements into expressive design features, delivering timeless solutions for residential, hospitality, and wellness spaces worldwide.

Frontline Bathrooms has unveiled Urban and Hue, two exclusive new furniture collections designed to offer showrooms and merchants a fresh palette of colours, textures and formats.

Both collections are developed with value and accessibility in mind, offering modern bathroom furniture at a competitive price point. By combining strong margins, flexible configurations, and on-trend design, Urban and Hue help showrooms expand their furniture offering without compromising on quality or finish.

Urban: minimalist, compact, and contemporary

Urban features a calm, understated aesthetic with a handless door profile and sculptured fluted design. The subtle textural movement creates shadows and depth, adding a tactile quality to even the smallest spaces.

Available in three matt finishes, Urban offers both wall-mounted and floor-standing configurations, including compact depths perfect for smaller bathrooms. Practical touches include soft-close doors, discreet support framing, and smart internal layouts that help keep clutter out of sight. Its clean, contemporary styling suits minimalist yet warm bathroom interiors, giving retailers a versatile look that meets current consumer demand.

Hue: expressive style and trend-forward colours

Hue brings a more expressive mood, with a palette that includes matt cocoa brown, predicted as a leading bathroom colour trend in 2026. The collection features coordinated basin units and a fully fluted WC unit, allowing homeowners to create a cohesive, stylish scheme.

Hue’s J-handle drawers, soft-close mechanisms, and robust construction ensure functionality matches its aesthetic. A 330mm-deep unit makes the collection ideal for compact bathroom layouts, delivering style and practicality.

Retailer support and practical features

Both Urban and Hue include ceramic basins as standard and offer flexible footprints for a variety of spaces. To support retailers, Frontline Bathrooms provides point-of-sale tools, including colour samples and fluted door cut-offs, enabling effective in-showroom displays.

These new collections allow retailers and merchants to offer modern, commercially viable bathroom furniture that aligns with current design trends and customer expectations.

Hue brings a more expressive mood and a palette that includes matt cocoa brown, one of the key colours expected to lead bathroom design in the year ahead. The collection includes coordinated basin units and a fully fluted WC unit, allowing homeowners to build a cohesive scheme throughout the room. Its J-handle drawer styling, soft-close mechanisms and robust construction ensure the furniture performs as well as it looks. There is a 330mm deep unit, which is ideal for compact spaces. 

Both Urban and Hue arrive with ceramic basins as standard and have been shaped to support the needs of retailers and merchants, from flexible footprints to robust everyday specification. To support the retailers, Frontline Bathrooms has a range of point-of-sale support, including colour samples and fluted door cut-offs.

Explore the full Urban & Hue collections at frontlinebathrooms.co.uk

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KEUCO has appointed Caroline Borowski as the UK’s new Country Manager. According to KEUCO, her wealth of experience, relationships with retailers and positive outlook made her the ideal candidate for this position.

Borowski has over 30 years in the bathroom industry, working with premium brands such as Grohe, Dornbracht and Fantini, and joined KEUCO UK Ltd as Country Manager this January.

Borowski says she has long been an admirer of KEUCO’S commitment to design excellence, innovation and the creation of sustainable bathrooms and has collaborated with the KEUCO team in the past on various projects. So when the position to join the company became available, she had no hesitation in applying and was delighted to be asked to join the team.

Borowski said she sees as an exciting opportunity to join a company that is not only evolving its product portfolio but is deeply invested in developing its culture, with a clear vision that starts at the top and resonates throughout the organisation.

She’s looking forward to meeting customers, strengthening relationships, and ensuring KEUCO continues to be a trusted partner for exceptional bathroom solutions.

To find out more about KEUCO – visit the company website.

Explore the latest innovative ranges by visiting their Brand Profile on Bathroom Review.

About KEUCO

KEUCO GmbH & Co. KG is an internationally active, expert provider of premium bathroom furnishings and offers a large assortment of fittings, accessories, mirror cabinets, lights and mirrors, washbasins, and bathroom furniture “made in Germany.” Design and function play a key role. Perfectly crafted products must combine aesthetic form with sensible functionality. A standard that is systematically applied, from the idea right to implementation. Collaboration with designers is a long tradition at the family-operated company since its founding in 1953. Its headquarters are located in the Westphalian city of Hemer.

The Bathroom Association has welcomed Addmaster as a new Affiliate Member, strengthening the Association’s growing network of specialist suppliers supporting better bathrooms for people and planet.

Addmaster (part of Polygiene Group) is a leading supplier of antimicrobial additive solutions, including Biomaster, a silver-ion-based antimicrobial product protection technology designed to be incorporated into materials during manufacture to deliver built-in, long-lasting protection.

Why antimicrobial product protection matters in bathrooms

Bathrooms and washrooms are naturally high-risk environments for microbial growth: heat, humidity, splash zones and frequent touchpoints make many surfaces prone to microbial build-up, which can also contribute to staining, odour and material degradation over time.

Addmaster’s washroom-focused guidance highlights that using antimicrobial additive technology can reduce microbial load, helping to protect products from deterioration, reduce staining, and combat odour, thereby supporting a more hygienic and pleasant washroom environment.

Biomaster is designed to be used across a wide range of bathroom-relevant applications and materials, including sanitaryware, ceramic tiles, taps and shower heads, shower curtains, sealants and grouts, as well as plastics, paints and coatings commonly used across bathroom components and interiors.

Daphne Doody-Green, CEO of the Bathroom Association, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Addmaster to the Bathroom Association. Bathrooms are demanding environments, and Addmaster brings deep expertise in antimicrobial product protection to help our members design and manufacture products that stay cleaner and fresher for longer.

“Their specialist technology, built into materials at the point of manufacture, offers an important additional layer of reassurance for consumers while also helping protect surfaces; a win for customers and the fight for improved hygiene.”

Paul Willocks, global marketing director for the Polygiene Group, commented: “Joining the Bathroom Association matters because it’s where the industry comes together to raise standards, share insight and shape what’s next. As part of this community, Addmaster can collaborate with manufacturers across the sector to help them tackle a real-world challenge in bathrooms: microbial build-up in hot, humid spaces. We already work with leading bathroom manufacturers, and this collaboration further cements our position as a trusted antimicrobial partner within the industry.

“Members can gain access to expertise, connections and collective influence, and we’re excited to contribute proven antimicrobial product protection know-how that can support better-performing bathroom products and stronger end-user confidence.”

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