Building trade fair, ISH returns to Frankfurt from 17 to 21 March 2025, bringing together industry leaders and cutting-edge innovations. Eczacıbaşı VitrA, participating for the 21st time, is set to unveil its VitrA Grid product portfolio, acclaimed for its ‘mix-and-match’ versatility. Visitors to the VitrA stand will also discover the latest washbasins, fittings, and bathroom furniture.
This year, VitrA’s ISH stand will bring its ‘Design for Life’ philosophy to life, inviting visitors to reimagine, rethink, and reshape the role of design in the bathroom. The SustaINdex project — an industry first in sustainability — will also make its debut at ISH, underscoring VitrA’s commitment to forward-thinking innovation.
Designed in four distinct sections, the VitrA stand highlights the brand’s strengths — its extensive product range, innovation capabilities, and design expertise. VitrA Grid, which reshapes bathroom planning, streamlines space design by offering a wide range of stylish, functional, and adaptable solutions that cater to different styles, spaces, and needs. With a thoughtfully structured approach, it enables seamless coordination both within and across collections.
VitrA Signature, a series of timeless collections developed in collaboration with leading international designers, reimagines aesthetics in the bathroom. Combining deep design expertise with exceptional craftsmanship, it transforms bathrooms into inspiring living spaces.
At ISH, VitrA invites visitors to rethink the bathroom experience in the innovation area of its stand. Inspired by consumer insights, cutting-edge products redefine wellness and hygiene in the bathroom. Visitors can explore the Sense Hybrid washbasin and kitchen faucet, hand and overhead showers, and bath and shower faucets designed to stay cool to the touch—each one enhancing comfort and convenience.
VitrA’s new messaging, ‘We are re-measuring the future,’ will be showcased in the sustainability-focused area of its stand at ISH. Staying at the forefront of global advancements in products and sustainability, VitrA will introduce the SustaINdex project for the first time at ISH — a groundbreaking initiative born from in-house entrepreneurial spirit and developed in collaboration with universities.
A first for the industry, SustaINdex pioneers a calculation methodology that holistically assesses the social and environmental impact of products throughout their entire life cycle. Using this approach, VitrA evaluates, grades, and continuously enhances the sustainability profile of its product portfolio.
Other standout innovations set to be unveiled at VitrA’s ISH stand include the V-Care smart toilet family, which seamlessly blends design and comfort, SonicFlush technology, which harnesses the power of water for enhanced hygiene, and V-Fit, a newly developed installation set for concealed cisterns.
VitrA will also showcase the world’s first and only 100% recycled ceramic washbasin*, presented alongside a toilet seat made from 92% recycled raw materials, which generates 80% fewer carbon emissions than standard products. Among the faucet collections, Minimax Round & Square draws attention with a variety of size options and an extensive colour palette.
VitrA will also present its latest bathroom furniture at ISH, featuring collections that combine contemporary design with practicality. The new Integra Round & Square collection refreshes bathroom spaces with its modern aesthetic, an extensive product range, and on-trend colours. Offering versatility, it includes vanity units and countertop modules, allowing for flexible and personalised use.
A new collection introduces spacious storage solutions for make-up units, enhanced by integrated LED lighting and a new tall cabinet concept, transforming bathrooms into stylish yet highly functional spaces. Meanwhile, the Plural collection, designed by the acclaimed Terri Pecora, expands storage capacity in luxury bathroom furniture with newly integrated solutions, ensuring both elegance and practicality.
*Approximately 100% of the content is derived from waste generated and reclaimed during the production process.
Detailed information will be available on VitrA’s stand, with its expert team on hand to speak to visitors and answer their questions.
ISH, 17 – 21 March 2025, Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main
As part of JTP’s commitment to providing customers with an immersive experience, the company will be launching their first state-of-the-art showroom at its warehouse. The new space, which is due to open in May, will showcase the latest collections in bathroom fixtures, fittings and accessories, allowing trade professionals and consumers to explore high-quality design firsthand.
Warehouse expansion
The 40,000 sq ft warehouse, which opened its doors in 2023, was a multi-million-pound project, built to not only house the new showroom, offices and meeting rooms but to offer increased storage facilities for its growing portfolio of products. The expansion will provide a larger space to better serve JTP’s valued customers by accommodating the increasing demand for its superior collection.
Exciting new product launches
2025 will also see JTP introducing an innovative lineup of bathroom hardware products. The upcoming collections will feature cutting-edge designs and enhanced durability, with the new additions catering to both residential and commercial markets. New launches include the eye-catching Kono tap, which is versatile enough to suit both contemporary and traditional settings whilst complementing the overall design of the bathroom. JTP will also introduce new bathroom statement accessories and has redeveloped existing shower handles to offer users a wider spray, reminiscent of designs most often found in luxury spas.
Strategic new partnership with Heat Merchant Group
Further strengthening its market presence, JTP is excited to announce a strategic new partnership with Heat Merchant Group, a supplier with over 30 showrooms located across Ireland, 14 of which are dedicated to the bathroom sector. This collaboration will expand the brand’s distribution network, making its premium bathroom hardware more accessible to customers across the region. The partnership will enhance product availability and customer support, reinforcing JTP’s position as a trusted leader in the bathroom hardware industry.
Jeevan Seth, CEO of JTP, comments: “We are incredibly excited about what 2025 has in store for JTP. With our new showroom, innovative product launches and strategic new partnership with Heat Merchant Group, we are set to elevate our offerings and provide even greater value to our customers.”
Bathroom manufacturer, Tissino, has launched two new brassware collections, Arturo and Santuro. Both ranges are manufactured from solid brass, including handles to provide retailers with a robust and reliable solution for all brassware requirements. The launches will strengthen the company’s offering and provide retailers with a wider choice when it comes to brassware specification.
The first collection, Arturo, is a celebration of smooth, rounded forms – which is on-trend for 2025 – along with refined Italian-inspired design. Designed to work in both modern and transitional bathrooms, the collection is suited to a variety of styles, blending both elegance and functionality. The collection will include mono, deck-mounted, and wall-mounted bidets and shower plates.
The Santuro brassware collection has been designed to reimagine classical design in a bold and modern way. Combining a sleek, rounded body with a precisely defined square spout, it strikes the perfect balance between soft curves and angular precision, creating a versatile statement piece for contemporary bathrooms. The collection will include mono, deck-mounted, and wall-mounted bidets and shower plates.
Both of the new collections are available in four colour options: chrome, black, brushed brass, and, for the first time, brushed nickel, the latter three of which are manufactured using PVD coating technology for added durability.
Each range will also have seven different handle options so retailers can create a unique look. It will include round lever, smooth, rectangular lever, fluted, full flat, wide fluted and knurled.
Both Arturo and Santuro are part of the Esclusiva range, which Tissino only offers to its brick-and-mortar clients. Each tap will have a twenty-year guarantee, which also includes the cartridge.
For more information, visit www.tissino.co.uk
Duravit’s bathroom design solutions, combining Scandinavian minimalism with Japanese-inspired Zen aesthetics, have been used to enhance the renovation of Villa Schjøtt in Bergen, Norway. The villa, designed by the renowned Geir Grung in the 1960s, has undergone a sensitive refurbishment led by Michelsens to retain its architectural heritage while embracing modern living standards.
Innovative design with Duravit’s Zencha, ME by Starck, and C.1 collections

Villa Schjøtt’s five bathrooms showcase the harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetics with Duravit’s Zencha, ME by Starck, and C.1 product ranges. The master bathroom features a striking Zencha freestanding bathtub, while Zencha above-counter basins and matching vanity units create a stylish, consistent look across the other bathrooms. The ME by Starck wall-mounted toilets complement the contemporary design, and Duravit’s hand-held and overhead showers ensure a clean, streamlined aesthetic.
Quality meets sustainability
Designed by Grung, the villa’s emphasis on clear geometric lines, large glass panels, and an open-plan design seamlessly connects interior and exterior spaces. In this renovation, Michelsens have embraced the villa’s iconic materials, such as concrete, glass, and wood, to retain its timeless elegance. Indirect lighting enhances the transition between the materials, while large glass panels allow natural daylight to flood the interiors. The bathrooms’ designs echo this philosophy, offering a calm, Zen-like atmosphere that aligns perfectly with the villa’s architectural vision.
Duravit’s commitment to excellence
The bathroom solutions chosen for Villa Schjøtt exemplify Duravit’s commitment to creating stylish, functional, and sustainable bathroom designs. The Zencha collection’s minimalist design principles, combined with high-quality functionality, make it the ideal choice for high-end residential renovations. Duravit’s extensive range offers products that are as visually striking as they are durable, elevating the design of any bathroom.
Duravit products featured:
- Zencha above-counter basins, vanity units, freestanding bathtub
- C.1 single-lever washbasin mixer, wall-mounted/floor-standing
- ME by Starck wall-mounted toilet
- Shower thermostats
- Hand-held and overhead showers

For further details on Duravit’s premium bathroom collections, visit Duravit
Bathrooms to Love from leading distributor, PJH, has added a new range of Bath Overflow Fillers, including Integrated Valves, to its bathing collection.
An alternative way to fill a bath – from the overflow waste outlet, without the need for a deck or wall-mounted bath tap – the new Bath Fillers help to create a minimalist and clutter-free look.

Available in a stylish, round design, the Bath Fillers come in four on-trend metallic finishes; Brushed Bronze, Brushed Brass, Chrome, and Black. With the same choice of flawless finishes available across the whole Bathrooms to Love Collection, from showers and bath panels to accessories and wastes, it becomes easy to coordinate finishes throughout bathroom schemes for design-led aesthetics.
A sleek and practical addition to any bath, overflow bath fillers have fewer components than bath taps, clearing the bath of bulky spouts and allowing for a clean, streamlined appearance as well as easy-to-clean properties. They are also an ideal space-saving solution for bathrooms with limited space, freeing up the bath’s edge as well as creating a more spacious look.
Tanna Molyneux, product manager for Bathrooms to Love, PJH, said: “Our new overflow bath fillers provide a neat and unobtrusive option for our range of baths. They are a great idea for achieving a sleek, contemporary bathroom look, eliminating the need for any bath filler taps around the bath. With the valve already integrated within the bath filler, there is no need for connection with a shower valve.”
Available to order from PJH via the PJH Partners Portal, on a Next Day Delivery Service to store or home address, the new Bath Overflow Fillers from Bathrooms to Love come with a one year guarantee.
Further information:
Bathrooms to Love by PJH: T: 0800 8 77 88 99 / www.partners.pjh.uk / www.bathroomstolove.uk
The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) picked up the Trade Association of the Year award at the prestigious Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards.
Now in its 22nd year, the 2025 TAF Awards were held on Thursday, 27th February, at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London and are supported by the Department of Business and Trade. They serve as a testament to the pivotal role of Trade Associations in shaping industry standards and fostering collaboration.
This coveted accolade for the BMA highlights its unwavering commitment to advancing the interests of its members and promoting excellence within the bathroom manufacturing sector.
“We are absolutely overwhelmed to have won this ultimate association award,” remarked Tom Reynolds, Chief Executive of the BMA.
Tom and Amy Kirk, the engagement director, were at the KBIS Show in Las Vegas, hosting the British Pavillion, but they could not attend the awards ceremony. However, Tom endorsed the association’s efforts, “It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of an incredible team, including Amy Kirk, Andrew McLean, Sandra Cliff, Lisa Carnwell, and Jane Blakeborough, as well as a supportive board and our active membership. All have contributed, and I hope everyone will share my pride in being part of the association.”
The TAF Awards represent a significant highlight in the Trade Association calendar, providing well-deserved recognition for organisations like the BMA that consistently demonstrate excellence and dedication in their field. This latest achievement further solidifies the BMA’s position as a leader in the industry.
This prestigious win follows the BMA’s success at the 2024 TAF Awards, where it secured the Association Team of the Year Award. The consecutive recognition highlights an ongoing commitment to delivering for its members within the sector.
Emily Wallace, chief executive of the Trade Association Forum and one of the head judges on the panel, said:
“The BMA had a fantastic year delivering for members with new partnerships, innovative programmes and increased growth and impact of the team.”
BC Designs is renowned for its high-quality, design-led baths, with its Cian® and Copper Bath Ranges being standout choices for luxury hotel bathrooms. These baths not only provide a striking focal point but also offer durability, practicality, and a superior bathing experience—key considerations for high-end hospitality settings.
BC Designs’ Cian® baths are crafted from a solid surface material that is both highly durable and beautifully smooth to the touch. The material is non-porous, meaning it is stain-resistant and easy to maintain—ideal for the rigorous demands of a hotel environment. Additionally, the baths are naturally insulated, helping to retain heat for a longer, more indulgent soak. The seamless, contemporary designs work perfectly in modern luxury hotel suites, offering a sleek and refined aesthetic. For those hotels seeking a truly bespoke bath, BC Designs Cian® baths can be ordered in any bespoke colour for an additional cost.
For hotels looking to make a bold statement, BC Designs’ Copper Baths (with finishes in tin, nickel, antiqued, Verdigris and painted options) provide an unrivalled sense of opulence. Handcrafted using traditional techniques, these baths exude character and sophistication. The natural heat-retaining properties of copper ensure a longer, more comfortable bathing experience, which is particularly appealing in high-end hotel settings. Over time, the living finish of the copper develops a unique patina, adding to its charm and exclusivity.
A firm favourite of boutique hotels, the copper baths are often featured on outdoor decks so that guests can bathe under the stars.
Barrie Cutchie, Design Director at BC Designs, says: “While luxurious freestanding baths have been a staple of hotel design for at least the last decade, we’re seeing a move to combine this with colour and personalisation. Combining a freestanding bath with dramatic colour is a sure-fire way to create an on-trend bathroom without overpowering the space”
“One such colour that is everywhere this year is avocado, which offers both an earthy and rich palette which brings a vibrancy without being overpowering. In fact, it is the biggest colour trend of bathroom design this year.”



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 industry ever since, publishing regular features across the two sectors.
Creating a successful design for the hotel industry means building operational and safe spaces that enhance the user experience. In spa areas and bathrooms, guests seek immersive environments where they can unwind and switch off from the everyday. Additionally, integrating advanced technologies, including smart lighting and climate control systems, allows visits to be personalised.
Today’s consumers also want sustainability-assurances, and with eco-travel on the rise, Booking.com has confirmed that 73%* of travellers prefer an eco-sustainable hotel rather than a traditional one.
Keeping it light

Accent lighting in bathrooms or spas plays a key role when developing a functional yet inviting atmosphere. Lighting design that is divided adequately between ambient and task goes a long way to ensure the space is well-lit yet with a good balance between brightness and softness.
Schlüter-Systems is well known for enabling the design and installation of long-lasting, creative bathrooms and has a varied portfolio of intelligent products and systems. The collection of lighting systems, which incorporate advanced control and luminaire technology, offers almost unlimited choice for the most imaginative schemes.
Schlüter-LIPROTEC can be installed in a choice of direct or indirect lighting effects, enabling the interior designer, architect, or property owner to illuminate feature walls, pictures, tiled areas such as shower enclosures or study spaces, kitchen countertops, and stairways. In fact, anywhere, the creative mind can conceive a plan.
Surface appeal

PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) surfaces are increasingly popular in hospitality design thanks to their durability and aesthetic appeal. The PVD process is considered more environmentally friendly as it produces less waste and uses fewer chemicals. In addition, PVD doesn’t utilise toxic solvents or heavy metals.
PVD coatings are also highly durable and have an extended lifespan, which reduces environmental impact since they will not need to be replaced. As sustainability becomes a growing focus in hospitality design, the use of PVD surfaces offers a more eco-conscious option without compromising on quality or aesthetics.
Florian Haude, HEWI product manager, explains, “PVD-coated surfaces are trending and highly sought after in the hotel industry. Their durable, scratch-resistant finish ensures long-lasting elegance, even in high-traffic areas. From stylish bathroom fixtures to refined furniture details, PVD coatings enhance aesthetics while offering superior resistance to wear and tear.
“In addition to their durability, these surfaces are easy to maintain and retain their flawless appearance. With a wide range of modern finishes available, PVD technology allows hotels to create stylish and contemporary interiors that stand the test of time.”
HEWI has added twelve new PVD metallic designer surfaces, including brass, bronze, and gold. The latest designs can help transform contemporary sanitary rooms into personalised oases of well-being – be it in hotels, representative public buildings, elective surgery areas in hospitals or the bathroom at home.
A touch of glass

When selecting products for walls, washbasins, floors or furniture, creating a streamlined look will help to deliver sleek, sophisticated style. Clean cut, reflective surfaces and cabinetry add a high-end feel and reflect light, which in turn enhances the sense of space. These smooth, seamless finishes provide elegant good looks and offer a practical hygiene benefit. In short, materials such as high-gloss laminates and smooth composite surfaces are an ideal way to deliver contemporary style to both public spaces and private rooms, and although traditional glass delivers the same look, it is fragile and hard to maintain.
REHAU’s RAUVISIO glass laminate collections combine this balance of elegance and practicality, offering a modern alternative that maintains the aesthetic appeal of glass with added durability.
All systems go

Employing universal and adaptive design principles means hoteliers can create spaces that are accessible to all guests. Investing in shower rooms that are inclusive is not just a moral step in the right direction, it also represents strategic business acumen that will increase profitability in the long run.
Simon Boocock, MD, CRL, explains, “Hoteliers are increasingly recognising the benefits of bespoke showering solutions which can accommodate a range of guest requirements. Today’s discerning guests want seamless, design-led, accessible solutions that cater for a variety of different needs without looking institutionalised.
CRL’s sleek and stylish Ceralsio surfaces are well suited to damp, humid bathrooms, are durable, and are easy to keep clean while also creating the high-end, spa-style aesthetic that today’s guests expect. They can be combined with its frameless, accessible sliding glass shower doors and CRL’s Serenity Shower System in Brushed Stainless Steel to create a light, minimalistic wetroom design.
“Bespoke showers that provide universal solutions have become an increasingly attractive choice for hoteliers with wetrooms and wall cladding leading the way.”
Make a statement

Incorporating deep, enriching colour into design remains a key trend for 2025. Colour helps create an atmosphere with earthy tones such as reds and gold, promoting cosy warmth, whilst cool blues and greens deliver a calming sense of tranquillity. Add a statement piece, like a freestanding bath, into the mix, and you have a unique design that helps build brand identity.
Barrie Cutchie, design director at BC Designs, agrees, “While luxurious freestanding baths have been a staple of hotel design for at least the last decade, we’re seeing a move to combine this with colour and personalisation. Combining a freestanding bath with dramatic colour is a sure-fire way to create an on-trend bathroom without overpowering the space”
“One such colour that is everywhere this year is avocado, which offers both an earthy and rich palette which brings a vibrancy without being overpowering. In fact, it is the biggest colour trend of bathroom design this year.”
BC Designs is renowned for its high-quality, design-led baths, with its Cian® and Copper Bath Ranges being standout choices for luxury hotel bathrooms. These baths not only provide a striking focal point but also offer durability, practicality, and a superior bathing experience—key considerations for high-end hospitality settings.

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- Organic Materials: Neutral tones and natural materials like terracotta, marble, wood, and clay accessories provide warmth and comfort, avoiding overwhelming colours.
- Clever Space Design: Multifunctional rooms, with flexible layouts and retractable elements, make spaces adaptable to different activities.
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Today, Toby Griffin, a KBB business consultant, explores the topic of greenwashing in the KBB industry as climate change continues to drive the need for sustainability.
As we all know, manufacturers make stuff. This stuff goes into our new kitchens and bathrooms and makes wonderful new spaces for us to use and enjoy. Making these products involves sourcing raw materials and then using machinery, energy and transport to deliver the said stuff to the place it needs to be.
Let’s be honest, though: sourcing raw materials, using machinery, energy, and transport are all, arguably, bad for the environment.
Therefore, in this article in which I am going to be looking at so-called Greenwashing, it is on the understanding that – in practically all cases – making stuff is “bad” for the environment, but it’s something that we have to do if we are to thrive as a species, and – as time goes by – we are learning to make products in a more efficient and less harmful way, and long may this continue.
Understanding and accepting this backdrop, it is notable that the push to reduce the harmful effects of production on the environment mainly comes from outside of manufacturers themselves. The two main drivers, as I see it, are 1) governmental legislation and 2) an increased public consciousness of ‘green’ issues, as part of the popularly referred to ‘climate crisis’. With the former of these influences coming in the form of compliance with new regulations and pressure on factors like emissions caused by production, a brand’s manufacturing capability should comply accordingly or face the wrath of the legislature. These efforts mainly go on behind closed doors (sometimes also amongst legal representatives), as all parties want to be seen to comply. However, in a global production market with factories based in countries and regions that have different laws on environmental issues, it is not easy to monitor and measure.
But the latter of the two external pressures – that of the public’s and consumers’ desire to make ethical purchasing decisions – is generally played out in a very public arena: that of the product brand’s image and marketing efforts. This is where it all starts to get a little cloudy. As we all know, the marketing function’s role in a business is to seek out consumer desire to help influence new product innovation and then to create enquiries for the products on offer. So once a line-up of products has been decided upon, it is then beholden to a Marketing department to ‘put their best foot forward’ when pushing out their message. And this is where accusations of Greenwashing start to fester.
To gauge attitudes amongst KBB professionals as to the environmental credentials of the brands they deal with, I set a poll on Linkedin, posing the following question: “What percentage of KBB companies – do you believe – are sincere about their environmental messaging in their marketing?” The cynicism that I had anticipated very much rang true in the results, with two-thirds of the respondents saying that they felt that less than 25% were sincere, nearly a third saying 26-50%, and only a handful saying more than that. So, why is this? Well, I think it comes back to the drivers of environmental considerations and the second of Marketing’s two functions.
How much does the buying public care?
In essence, do consumers really desire environmental credentials to be a priority, and are THEY sincere? Do they perhaps just want to alleviate their conscience and, therefore, are, in fact, happy with Greenwashing? If not, are they willing to pay extra for products manufactured in more sustainable ways? As Matt Turton of Bold Kitchens told me, “Despite trying to discuss [this topic] with customers, my experience is they just ain’t interested!”.
In reality, environmental concerns aren’t a fixed point anyway. I know that Tom Reynolds of the Bathroom Manufacturer’s Association is pushing hard on the global front concerning reducing water use, but for some countries/regions, this is a big factor, and in others, reducing water use is not so important. Pitching a water-efficient shower, for example, is easier in Australia than in Scotland.
In what way do efficiency and environmental measures go ‘hand in hand’?
Concerning electrical appliances in kitchens, around the turn of the millennium, the EU introduced mandatory energy rating labels with a grading of A (A being the most efficient), and I remember how quickly the manufacturers responded to the point that classification of A*, A**, and A*** had to be introduced. Since then, the bar has had to be raised, with an old A* rating now being reclassified as F. Is there a better example of legislative intervention having driven up standards (with the benefit to consumers with their appliances now costing them often 50% less than run being a win-win situation)? Maybe a review of a property’s kitchen and bathroom fixtures being included in its EPC-rating might catch some attention too?
Interestingly, based on an analysis of the readership of industry articles on the topic of sustainability and the environment, it seems that readers find the topic a bit of a turn-off, too, although I would imagine that few would express this openly themselves.
So are we, too, part of the problem and/or of the same mindset? Is Greenwashing ‘pressing our buttons’? Or will it just take many more climate-related disasters for collective governments to take action? With the politics of many major economies seemingly waiving their environmental responsibilities, in the current climate, it can be demotivating to ‘fight the good fight’, but alternatively – in making our specification choices with a sustainability mindset now – perhaps we should avoid short-termist thinking and future-proof our kitchens and bathrooms for our both our direct consumers and the greater public good.