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GROHE supports the “Make a Splash!” partnership

GRIOHE supports Make a splash partnership

Going to the toilet, washing our hands are daily routines that we easily take for granted. For most of us, sanitary facilities with clean water are a matter of course, but many across the globe are facing a different situation. Two billion people lack basic sanitation, 673 million practice open defecation regularly and 40% of the world’s population do not have access to handwashing facilities and soap at home.

In 2018, UNICEF and LIXIL created a bold, new partnership called “Make A Splash!” – UNICEF’s first global shared-value cooperation in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). It combines UNICEF’s WASH sector leadership with LIXIL’s global expertise in toilet design and innovation to tackle the sanitation and hygiene crisis.

As part of LIXIL’s brand portfolio, GROHE is launching its “Energy for Life” campaign as part of “Make a Splash!“, which will take place from May to August 2021 in 13 countries across EMENA to raise awareness and support partnership activities. GROHE will donate 1€/£1 for every participating GROHE shower system or thermostat purchased to help provide a child with access to a toilet at home, or a school with bars of soap. GROHE UK is also launching several other initiatives to support the “Make A Splash!” partnership including a creative colouring activity that is fun for all the family to get involved in.

To raise awareness of the campaign and its fundraising activities, GROHE UK is investing in a promotional
partnership with audio streaming platform, Spotify, in order to reach as many people as possible. For anyone wishing to offer further support to LIXIL and UNICEF’s “Make a Splash!“ partnership, a digital donation page is also available for ad-hoc donations Improving access to sanitation.

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UWLA launches new website

UWLA launches new website

The Unified Water Label Association has launched a new website designed to highlight the advantages of the Unified Water Label to bathroom professionals and consumers, in a clear, informative and easy-to-navigate format. 

The website is also a resource for those wanting to source products that carry the Unified Water Label, with a searchable database of more than 13,000 products, and quick links for companies to become members and register products.

There is a wealth of information for those wanting to understand how the choices they make will impact on water, energy and carbon efficiency.  There are two new calculators to join the popular water calculator, for energy and carbon. The water calculator is used extensively by over 10,000 architects and has played a role within the water calculations for over 150,000 projects.  The carbon calculator helps identify how much carbon is used per litre of water coming into the property and the energy calculator helps identify how much energy is used to heat water to the desired temperature.

The consumer information includes advice and tips on how to use water wisely in the bathroom, with fact sheets and videos that are easy to understand.

UWLA CEO Yvonne Orgill said, “The Unified Water Label scheme is growing, with 70% of the market now supporting this voluntary labelling scheme.  It is currently supported by 160 manufacturers, and 40 additional supporters from environmentalist, related trade bodies and installer organisations, all under-pinned with a database of 13,000 products.

The new site provides all of these parties with a valuable tool to help us showcase UWL products and communicate the importance of using water wisely.”

You can find the new website at www.uwla.eu

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PJH Next Day Delivery Service expanded with three new sites

PJH next day delivery

PJH has invested in three new sites to expand its Next Day Delivery Service. The new Enfield, Thirsk and Bristol PJH sites offer 22,000 sq. ft, 3,000 sq. ft and 27,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space respectively, with further plans to expand the Thirsk site to 10,000 sq. ft., later this year.

The new capacity will enable PJH to expand its Next Day Delivery Service, which has grown considerably in recent months, as well as logistical benefits such as reducing the number of deliveries out of its Cannock central hub, relieving site congestion, and improving efficiency.

Speaking about the investment, Brett Jenkinson, Head of Retail Customer Experience PJH said: “The investment in these three new sites will support further growth in distribution as well as facilitate the expansion of PJH’s Next Day delivery service, for in-stock items, to 91% coverage of UK postcodes. Through the expanded capacity of our warehouses and our more regionally deployed own fleet of vehicles, benefitting northern, southern and Wales regions, we will be able to reach our customers faster.”

With PJH committed to delivering a ‘first-choice’ service, the investment in the three new sites will help better manage bigger volumes and improve vehicle ‘on-time’ departures. It also reduces the number of miles travelled by the company’s fleet with local deliveries benefiting the customer further by reducing the potential impact of traffic or bad weather.

In addition to the Cannock distribution centre and the new Enfield, Thirsk, and Bristol sites, PJH also operates from Bolton, Worcester and Glasgow regional locations.

Further Information: contact PJH on T: 0800 8 77 88 99; www.pjh.uk or its Partners Portal www.partners.pjh.uk

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HEWI accessible & hygienic shower spaces

Hewi Mobile Solutions

HEWI creates aspirational accessible shower spaces with built-in anti-bacterial protection and works with clients to overcome any design challenges they may have. Plans will ensure the final space is functional and compliant with current British or International standards.

During the COVID lockdown HEWI worked with an increasing number of clients keen to future proof shower spaces with the HEWI active plus range. These products have been developed to have an antimicrobial effect, microsilver is used, which has broad effectiveness against bacteria and fungi. The Microsilver discharges silver ions, which inhibit the growth of bacteria and other unwanted germs and therefore minimises the risk of infection for humans. Within 24 hours unwanted germs on the surface of the products are reduced continuously so that during this period 99.9 % of the germs are reduced.

In addition to the obvious hygiene implications of COVID, HEWI also helps clients look at the overall compliance of their accessible shower space. For some, this might be the first time that they had a need or opportunity to consider compliance and many are surprised to find areas in which they are lacking. In these instances, HEWI is hand to help adapt and create spaces that are attractive while adhering to all legal requirements. HEWI’s S900 range is the perfect selection of products to best achieve those aims. From the high quality and diverse finishes to the fixed and removable functionality, HEW’s clients are able to fulfil their design briefs which reflected their brand identity.

HEWI is constantly developing new lines of products that challenge the traditional ideas of inclusive accessible design. Whether the building is a hotel, a student accommodation project, a serviced apartment, a health care facility, or retirement home, HEWI helps design solutions to create contemporary inclusive environments. 

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Shower surface & wetroom design from Kaldewei

Shower design

When looking for bathroom and more specifically wetroom and shower surface designs, Kaldewei prides itself on going further in terms of environmental stability, hygienic solutions and price. 

Delivering greater choice for design professionals, Kaldewei’s KA 90 and KA 120 waste systems for enamelled shower surfaces – including its floor-level Cayonoplan shower surface – include the option for an enamelled waste cover in the same colour as the shower surface, making it even more discreet.

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Kaldewei Waste Set

The Kaldewei waste set KA 90 now includes a practical hair catcher and a chrome waste cover as standard.  The waste cover now has a flatter design; this enables it to be integrated almost flush with the surface of the enamelled shower.  Colour is a key element in bathroom design and if customers require an enamelled waste cover in the same colour as the shower surface, this can be ordered upon request.

The hair catcher is also standard on the KA 120 waste fitting; however, the waste cover is available as a separate accessory.  This is available as either a round or a square option depending on the model and can also be selected in the same colour as the shower tray.

The Kaldewei waste systems are all equipped with a factory-sealed creep water connection, this ensures compatibility with all Kaldewei’s enamelled shower surface installation systems.  They have also incorporated a brand new, intelligent plug-in connection for the waste cover, which enables the waste to be cleaned easily and safely.

Kaldewei has also recently introduced three new high-quality washbasins to its popular Cayono product range.  A new trendsetting washbowl, countertop and under-counter solution join the perfectly coordinated floor-level Cayonoplan shower surface and Cayono Duo bathtub, enabling Kaldewei to provide reasonably priced bathroom design solutions for both the private and corporate sector.

Kaldewei Cayono

www.kaldewei.co.uk

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Bathroom Origins launches its first virtual showroom

Luxury bathroom mirrors, storage and accessories specialist Bathroom Origins has launched its first virtual showroom in an ultra-realistic setting in the heart of Whitechapel, London. The showroom can be accessed from anywhere at any time as digital technology has become more important than ever to help stay connected throughout the pandemic. 

Co-director Sofia Charalambous explains: “At Bathroom Origins, we’re renowned for our innovation in designing and creating luxury products for the bathroom. As many of our customers have turned to digital technology this past year,  it makes perfect sense to showcase all our latest collections online in true-to-life bathroom displays. This way, you can enjoy a new, immersive experience as you virtually browse our carefully curated collections of design-led bathroom mirrors, superior storage solutions and must-have accessories.”

If you take your own tour, you can expect to see a collection of industrial-style bathroom displays with a contemporary East-London vibe. Each room-set features Bathroom Origins’ luxurious products coupled with designer sanitary ware, fixtures and fittings for a more realistic finish. 

Sofia continues: “In partnership with Virtual Worlds, we have produced a sensory journey in a cutting-edge designer space for those who are ready to explore our new digital reality. As a result, we can now easily reach a  far wider audience online, both nationally and internationally.”

Navigating this virtual showroom has been designed to be quick and easy –  all you need to do is click here to access our home page. You can then scroll down, sit back and relax while you embark on your own tour in the Watch the video section or visit Take a look around where you can hover over handy links to see the name of every luxury product on display. Simply click on the link for more in-depth product information, pricing and where to buy.

If you would like to view any products, which appear in the new virtual showroom, more closely,  please get in touch on 020 8599 8080 or email sofia@bathroomorigins.co.uk.

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PJH welcomes Graphite, Slate & Concrete to Alba Range

PJH has enhanced ALBA, one of its best-selling fitted furniture ranges in the Bathrooms to Love Collection, with the addition of a new furniture finish, Matt Graphite Grey, as well as a new range of High-Pressure Laminate Worktops in a range of slate and concrete-effect finishes.

The contemporary finishes now available on the Alba Fitted Furniture range, add yet more versatility to the Alba family, responding to consumer demand for more interesting colours and textures to add to bathroom schemes. The new Matt Graphite Grey option joins three other on-trend shades, Light Grey Gloss, White Gloss and Nebraska Oak.

As a fitted furniture range, the wide choice of Alba units allows bathroom designers to create a flush, streamlined run of furniture, with optimum storage space to keep bathrooms, en-suites and cloakrooms, tidy and organised. The usual types of unit are available – WC, basin, three-drawer, base, wall and mirrored – as well as a handy 200mm Toilet Roll Unit (including toilet roll holder), and a practical 300mm Tall Unit with internal mirror and shelving.

Adding to the choice of bathroom worktops required for all Alba base units, PJH has also introduced a beautiful new collection of High-Pressure Laminates which are extremely durable, strong and water-resistant, so perfect for bathroom spaces. The stylish range is ultra-slim, at 12mm thick, has a square edge and comes in four tactile finishes – Italian Slate, Black Slate, White Slate and Grey Concrete. Very competitively priced, this luxurious new worktop range is the perfect partner for the new Alba fitted cabinets.

Made in the UK, with a high-quality specification, each of the new Alba Matt Graphite Grey units comes delivered fully assembled – in one box for ease of installation, and includes soft-close doors and drawers, sleek chrome handles and colour coordinated interiors. There is also an Alba Space-Saving range – with short projection base and wall units (218/168mm respectively), and a good selection of complementing ceramics, such as semi-recessed basins and back-to-wall WC’s.

Now available from PJH’s Bathrooms to Love Collection, the new Alba Matt Graphite Grey Fitted Furniture range and High Pressure Laminate Worktops can be ordered via the PJH Partners Portal for next day delivery.

PJH Laminate worktop
BTL-Alba-New Italian Slate High Pressure Laminate Worktop

For further information, contact PJH on: T: 0800 8 77 88 99; or visit www.partners.pjh.uk (for ordering & account management); and www.bathroomstolove.uk

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Kinedo launches two new shower tray ranges

Kinedo shower tray ranges

Shower brand Kinedo from Saniflo kicks off Spring with the launch of two new shower tray ranges and a new shower tray brochure, all available to retailers now.

The spa-like, textured Kinerock Evo shower tray is made from Biolex, which is a robust and damage-resistant mineral composite containing 80% mineral with an acrylic resin and gel coat surface. Available square, rectangle and quadrant and in five colours – white, black, grey, anthracite and sable –the Kinerock Evo is 30mm thick and comes with an extra-flat waste and a metal waste cover to match the chosen tray colour. Sizes range from 700x700mm up to 2000x1000mm.

Equally impressive is the new designer tray Kineline, which features a linear tray and a granite look and feel. Also made from Biolex and available in the same five colours as Kinerock Evo, the Kineline is 26mm thick and available square and rectangle with side and linear waste. Sizes from 800x800mm up to 1800×900.

Both models can be cut to size on site if required.

Saniflo Head of Marketing and Product Management, Ann Boardman, says: “The two new Kinedo shower tray ranges offer a quality, versatile, designer product at an attractive price point. The Kinedo Kinerock Evo and Kineline bring a touch of elegance to any bathroom or wet room. They’re low maintenance and safe, delivering a consistently superior showering experience.”

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Roca brings luxury to Hayfield’s bathrooms

Midlands-based Hayfield has worked in collaboration with the Roca Group for several years to hand-pick the ideal specification of innovative Roca and Laufen products for its range of bathroom designs. The developer’s most recent projects include the stunning residential developments of Hayfield Oaks in Woburn Sands, Buckinghamshire, Hayfield Wood in Broad Blunsdon, Wiltshire and Hayfield Place in the Bedfordshire village of Silsoe.

Hayfield is a highly regarded, award-winning housebuilder with a reputation for creating homes of exceptional quality. A Hayfield home is filled with thoughtful design detail and crafted with skill and expertise. Every element is carefully chosen by the Hayfield team, with a specific focus on luxurious hotel-quality bathrooms.

Hayfield’s luxurious homes are designed to reflect architectural styles which are sympathetic to the local environment, weaving in locally sourced materials and detailing. This makes the properties unique, not just in terms of the setting, but also in how each house is constructed and blends with its surroundings. The specification and products also vary from home to home, however, one element that is consistent across all Hayfield homes is that their bathrooms feature high-quality sanitaryware, brassware and bathroom furniture, from the Roca Group.

Kelly Sharman, Sales and Marketing Director at Hayfield comments:

“Buying a Hayfield home is an exciting process for our customers; from selecting the house design right through to the finishing touches. Bathrooms are a vital part of the home and a space that needs to be both practical and luxurious. We select sanitaryware with great care and attention to ensure it reflects the high-quality specification that our customers expect and helps to differentiate us from the competition. Our partnership with Roca has enabled us to truly exceed those aims.”

For Hayfield’s 1-to-3 bedroom homes, the cloakrooms and bathrooms feature a range of contemporary Roca products. These include the hugely popular The Gap WC from Roca. The Gap collection is so versatile, in terms of both product options and style, that it enables housebuilders to optimise the design and look of any bathroom space. The Gap features modern and stylish lines whilst delivering both a compact and functional bathroom collection. Concealed cisterns have also been specified which offer a multitude of benefits, helping with water efficiency, saving space and making the bathroom easier to clean.

In the bathrooms, the Victoria N basin and furniture range provides stylish and practical bathroom storage options and is completed with co-ordinating Malva brassware. The Luna mirrored bathroom cabinet with its adjustable shelves provides additional useful storage with a clean and minimalist design.

The elegant, rectangular Contesa bath provides a focal point in the bathroom. Made from steel, it is hygienic and extremely efficient in retaining the water temperature, keeping the water warmer for longer.

Roca’s Victoria T shower columns are used in the multi-purpose bathing and shower area, offering a practical and stylish solution with the added benefits of thermostatic functionality which maintains a constant water temperature for a pleasant showering experience and to avoid the risk of scalding.

Hayfield’s most prestigious and largest homes, with four or five bedrooms, feature Swiss bathroom manufacturer Laufen’s products in order to appeal to the most discerning customers.

These stylishly designed bathrooms and ensuites feature the spacious VAL washbasin, which was chosen for its robustness and sleek design. Designed by Konstantin Grcic, the VAL collection is made using Laufen’s very own SaphirKeramik, a revolutionary high-tech ceramic material which allows for the creation of wafer-thin but still exceptionally robust walls and finely-defined curves, whilst being lighter to use on site. To complement the washbasin, Hayfield also selected the popular Laufen Base furniture for practical bathroom storage along with the sleek City Pro brassware. 

Laufen’s versatile Pro range was specified for the cloakrooms and the smoothly contoured Laufen Pro floorstanding back-to-wall WC has been chosen in both cloakrooms and bathrooms with stylish co-ordinating Laufen flushplates.

“Being able to combine the luxurious Laufen products with the contemporary but more cost-effective Roca solutions is ideal for our development portfolio,” continues Kelly Sharman. “Having one point of contact, but such a varied and innovative choice of products streamlines our design and construction processes, and Roca’s product guarantee offers added reassurance. We are delighted with the bathrooms on all of our sites and our customers are too.”

For more information visit:

www.uk.roca.com

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Kartell by Laufen collection is refreshed with new colours

The Kartell by Laufen collection has been expanded with original products, in new colours and finishes. A timeless concept with a wide range of pieces that can be combined to create new compositions every time.

Kartell Collection Laufen

The bathroom, like all spaces in the home, is constantly evolving, changing to adapt to the latest lifestyle trends. From research and study on today’s ways of living, the Kartell by Laufen collection has boosted the impact of the colours and finishes of the ceramic fixtures and accessories, inserting new fresh, neutral tones that can be freely combined to generate different settings.

Kartell by Laufen is an extremely complete, variegated collection for the bathroom: it is composed not only of sanitaryware, washstands, brassware, shower trays and bathtubs – the indispensable constants – but also furnishings and décor complements, which can continuously change. Such a wide range of different items gives rise to a collection that combines the Italian design tradition and high quality of materials typical of Kartell.

The Kartell by Laufen collection has been enhanced with new chromatic versions for the sanitaryware and the accessories, while moving forward with the research on taps and mixers. The matte and soft touch finishes effectively mingle with the rest of the collection, bringing a contemporary image that easily fits in any type of décor solution. The white and gray tones previously favored are joined by black and anthracite gray for the washstands in different forms and sizes, produced in the finest ceramic which makes it possible to achieve squared lines and very slim borders, reducing environmental impact to a minimum.

Kartell Collection Laufen

Ochre, mustard yellow and blue-gray are the new hues for 2021, selected to facilitate different compositions of cabinets and drawer units that combine compact, linear design with ample size to offer maximum functional quality in any type of bathroom.

The transparent design accessories establish a perfect dialogue with the ceramic fixtures and the cabinets, adding a touch of lightness in the bathroom thanks to the transparency of the various modular elements. From the Sound-Rack storage systems, which offer great compositional freedom and an ample selection of colours and finishes, to the extensive selection of accessories and complements: Kartell by Laufen is an eclectic, contemporary collection that permits personalisation of the bathroom to suit the mood of the moment.

The toilet (rimless) and the bidet stand out for their linear form, like an overturned truncated cone, with the possibility of attachment to the wall or the floor.

The brassware also plays an important role in the collection: the various possibilities of installation and the great quality of the finishes allow for countless combinations with the ceramic fixtures. The minimal form of the mixers and cylindrical columns are softened by the elegant lines of the curved spigot, the perfect completion of a large washbasin or tub.

The sky’s the limit!

There are no limitations to the compositional freedom offered by the Kartell by Laufen collection: the bathroom becomes a fluid space, capable of adapting to the new needs of living that call for rapid, flexible solutions, in which functional quality rhymes with design and innovation. Sanitaryware, cabinets, complements and accessories, featuring pure geometric forms, to create combinations that are perfect for any space, of any size.

www.kartellbylaufen

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