Diane, Author at Bathroom Review

Designed For Life brochure from Lakes Bathrooms

January 25, 2020

Lakes, best know as a manufacturer of showering spaces and a carbon-neutral company, kicks off the new decade with a refreshed #DesignedForLife brochure. Building on Lakes’ key themes of lifestyle imagery and bathroom sets that reflect life as lived, the 2020 brochure includes a new dedicated section for Walk-Ins, the new Bay Series and Lakes Stone launched last summer, and an extended Collection of Lakes Additions.

Lakes Additions 500 Series is a new collection of discreet foldaway shower seats and stylish grab-rails and bars. With a rise in multi-generational living, bathroom and shower manufacturers need solutions to suit a range of lifestyles and needs under one roof. The 500 Series adds safety and comfort without compromising on great looks or design.

Lakes’ brochure is rapidly becoming a powerful sales tools for merchants, stockists and installers. It makes the case for the whole showering space – the glass, tray, hardware, framing and optional extras. This innovative approach is helping Lakes’ customers explain the market easily and effectively, and makes the most of new selling opportunities.

Sales & Marketing Director Mike Tattam comments: “Our Designed For Life brochures don’t just look different from the norm, they are also leading the way in defining the showering space market to give it a purpose and focus so our customers can sell more. From explaining the technical function of shower glass, through to the simple benefits of quick release – a spring mechanism that makes it easy to clean around the base of the shower – our brochure reminds customers of what matters for today’s lifestyle needs. The new brochure has hit the market already and we’re looking forward to its impact!”

Designed For Life – For a copy of Lakes’ new 2020 #DesignedForLife brochure call 01684 853 870 or download it at www.lakesshoweringspaces.com.

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Taking fitted furniture to the next level

January 1, 2020

Utopia’s exclusive Contemporary Fitted Furniture range is available in both fitted and wall mounted configurations, with the emphasis on tall mirrors, contemporary finishes and feature metallic accents.

This range is all about the experience – touch, colour, light and elegance. Contrasting colours and textures are key to the new collection with four carefully selected door finishes. Door and fascia colours can be mixed and matched with a sensational metallic trim. From this palette it is possible to create an amazing number of combinations.

The base cabinets feature a clever stylistic touch that gives perfect proportions and creates a floating effect when illuminated. A comprehensive range of wall and mirror cabinets allow a floor to ceiling fit offering exceptional storage capacity.

For the ultimate in seamless elegance, there is the ‘all in one’ Coralux worktop and basin. With its stunning fluid lines and tactile beauty, this combined worktop and basin solution can either be fitted wall to wall or freestanding. An alternative basin option is either a Quantum Round or Quantum Square semi-recessed ceramic basin.

Once again, pioneering the use of new and exciting materials, Utopia is offering a brand new 12mm compressed laminate worktop to complement this new range. The laminate is imprinted with the colour and texture of natural materials such as marble and slate. These incredibly realistic worktops can also be used as a splashback between the worktop and underside of the wall cabinet.

The Contemporary Fitted Furniture range along with the rest of the Utopia Bathroom Collection of products can be viewed either in our main range brochure, online or by using our stunning Visualise tool on the website.

Utopia Bathrooms Contemporary fitted furniture

For further information please contact enquiries@utopiagroup.com

www.utopia.co.uk

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Saneux presents SOFIA ceramics & furniture range

January 1, 2020

Saneux, best known for modern bathroom furniture, has branched out by launching a traditional ceramics and furniture range which combines traditional craft with contemporary design. Comprising of ceramic basins and carefully hand-crafted floor-standing units, the SOFIA range is unlike any other traditional bathroom furniture range on the market.

As most traditional bathroom furniture ranges feature simple and clean shaker doors, Saneux’s designers wanted to provide users with a more detailed and delicate traditional collection. This is evident by the finer details visible on the units and in the colours they’re available in: cotton white, dove grey and Prussian blue; all elegant and soft finishes that can fit into any bathroom style seamlessly.

Although this is a stunning traditional range by design, the durability of these units has not been compromised. Modern-day technology has ensured that the furniture is not susceptible to water damage by having 8 individual layers of anti-fingerprint lead-free paint, allowing SOFIA to be well suited even in the busiest of bathrooms.

The SOFIA floor-standing door units are available in 40cm and 60cm configurations, perfect for ensuites and family bathrooms. Both sizes provide essential storage space plus extra with the addition of a hatch compartment.

The basins compatible with the units come in 3, 1 and no tap hole options, allowing a variety of choice when it comes to pairing the unit with traditional brassware. To complete the look, matching framed mirrors are available in the same colour options as the units themselves.

The range doesn’t stop at furniture, as it features a stunning ceramic pedestal, chrome 60cm washstand and a rimless close-coupled WC. Essentially, Saneux’s new SOFIA collection provides you with the perfect traditional bathroom space.

View the full SOFIA range here.

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New Bette baths & basins make UK debut

December 9, 2019

Bette’s new Red Dot award-winning basin and luxurious circular bath made their UK debut at Sleep & Eat. The company also demonstrated the durability of its glazed titanium-steel material with ‘Endurance Tests’ featuring fire and nail varnish, as well as artists creating a ‘Skyline of London’ design in the new Bette bath, using permanent markers that could actually be removed easily.

The circular BetteCraft basin gained a Red Dot Award 2019 for product design and was shown in some of the hundreds of colours available. Also making an impact on the stand was the new BettePond Silhouette freestanding bath. The spacious 150cm diameter bath is the first circular bath to be created in glazed titanium-steel and takes the form to new levels of luxury and elegance.

Bette is also known for its innovative glazed titanium-steel shower trays, and the display included a BetteFloor, which can be installed flush to the floor and is available with Bette’s almost invisible Anti-slip Pro option.

Bette’s baths, basins and shower trays/floors are made of glazed titanium-steel, are highly durable, easy to clean and come with a thirty year warranty. They are available in an extensive range of colours, including matt and gloss options. Bespoke colours can be created, along with bespoke sized products to fit a space perfectly.

Bette gave live ‘Endurance Test’ demonstrations to show the durability of its products, encouraging visitors to draw on the glazed titanium-steel with a permanent marker and nail varnish, hit it with a shower head and then watch, as nail varnish remover was set alight on the surface.

In addition, two artists created a ‘Skyline of London’ design inside the bath using permanent markers, which can be easily removed from the glazed, easy-clean surface.

Bette baths, shower trays and washbasins are made from entirely natural materials and are 100% recyclable.

For more information see www.bette.co.uk or telephone 0844 800 0547.

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Another successful year for Kaldewei at Sleep + Eat

December 4, 2019

Kaldewei has reported it was delighted to exhibit again at Sleep + Eat 2019 – Europe’s leading design and innovation event for the hospitality sector.

Kaldewei displayed a variety of its 100% recyclable Iconic Bathroom Solutions including; multi-award winning floor-level shower surface Nexsys with all five design cover colour options, coloured Miena washbasin bowls and a selection of undercounter washbasins from the Centro, Classic, Cono and Silenio Collections in a range of matt shades from Kaldewei’s Coordinated Colours Collection.

Sleep + Eat visitors got to see Kaldewei’s Nexsys shower surface, the innovative 4-in-1 complete installation ready system, consisting of a waste channel, sloping support, sealing and an enamelled shower surface enabling ultra-simple and fast installation, showcased with all 5 stylish design cover options.

The elegant design of the narrow waste channel, with stylish design cover, complements the floor-level shower surface’s minimalistic look. Kaldewei Nexsys is available in 20 sizes for maximum flexibility and in 17 colours, including exclusive matt shades from the Coordinated Colours Collection. Kaldewei Nexsys has been honoured with three new awards this year; Good Design Award 2019, the iF DESIGN AWARD 2019 and the German Design Award 2019.

Visitors also had a unique opportunity to put Kaldewei steel enamel to the test in the ‘Material Experience’ zone; using nail varnish, a wire brush and a Bunsen burner – showing first-hand the durability and superiority of Kaldewei’s steel enamel material, which is scratch, impact, heat and chemical resistant.

The sustainable material choice for bathroom design

Kaldewei’s superior steel enamel bathroom solutions are the perfect choice for luxury hotel bathrooms. Not only do they offer iconic design but exceptional material benefits too, which are 100% recyclable and environmentally friendly.

Kaldewei underlines the quality and longevity of its material with a 30-year warranty, ensuring its bathroom solutions continue to look as beautiful as they did on installation.

www.kaldewei.co.uk

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Novellini present new launches including “Kuadra Kit Frame”

December 2, 2019

Novellini attended Sleep & Eat 2019 for the second year in a row and reported the show to be a great success for the company. Novellini showcased its new ranges at the show and say all proved to be hugely popular particularly the new “Kuadra Kit Frame” accessory.

Novellini has developed a new and unique way of bracing wetroom panels while incorporating accessories at the same time. The support bar can be fitted to the wall or ceiling, freeing up the space above the enclosure for the large drencher shower head. The support bar then incorporates the unique on-trend design of an internal shelf or towel holder, keeping the accessories required to a minimum and maintaining the minimal look. They are available in 4 finishes with chrome and black being regularly available.

The new “Frame” system is available on the Kuadra H glass enclosure (pictured) and can be combined with the Divina bath and Iotti Centimetro furniture to create a unique look.

Novellini is best known as a leading European manufacturer of shower enclosures, shower trays, furniture, wetrooms and wellness. Working alongside leading architects and designers, the company creates beautiful cutting-edge bathrooms that complement the home, creating tranquil spaces that promote well being in a home environment.

Novellini has made significant investments into being environmentally friendly in manufacturing and materials, continuing to strive towards sustainable production and distribution methods.

Novellini is available nationwide through its chosen partners, they welcome all architect and designers to discover more of their inspirational collections at www.novellini.co.uk.

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Equal collection showcased at Sleep + Eat 2019

December 1, 2019

The new Equal collection by Claudio Bellini makes use of geometric shapes and monochrome hues. Using clean, minimal borders and industrial, metallic accents, Bellini’s designs emulate the structures found in modernist architecture. Framing many pieces in the range, the sleek metal rails bring an elegant quality and create connections between the furniture using linear shapes.

The collection features a mirror with integrated LED lighting, a selection of storage and washbasin units, and a wall-hung WC. The contemporary nature of the delicate, angular design makes it ideal for both commercial and residential spaces.

www.vitra.co.uk

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Retromix porcelain wall tiles from VitrA

December 1, 2019

Retromix is a comprehensive range of porcelain wall tiles which finds inspiration in the geometric shapes of traditional global patterns. It conveys a sense of being handmade, while the designs are brought up to date with modern reinterpretation, making them highly aspirational for use in modern spaces. Developed as a system, the new tiles coordinate perfectly with other VitrA collections. This enables the creation of individual designs, especially for the leisure and hospitality market.

The tiles are available in 15 x 15 and 10 x 10 square format, offering ease of application and a wide range of options to maximise design creativity. In addition to geometrics in B&W, Warm Grey and Cold Grey, the range features signature colours of Lava Red, Emerald Green, Sapphire Blue and Amber Yellow all in deep luscious gloss.

Retromix is perfect for bathrooms, internal home flooring and kitchen tiling or splashbacks.

This is a sector for which VitrA Tiles has a constantly expanding product offering, with the launch of ranges which offer product quality, design inspiration and rapid UK delivery which the contract market needs.

VitrA also unveiled its latest designer collaborations, to include the new Equal collection by Claudio Bellini and extensions to its popular ranges by Terri Pecora.

www.vitra.co.uk

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Flair showcases new ranges at Sleep & Eat

November 30, 2019

This year’s Sleep + Eat theme of Social FlexAbility perfectly aligns with Flair’s continually expanding product ranges. At this year’s event, Flair presented several solutions that offer a host of meaningful design innovations for the hospitality industry. These included the newly launched ETO collection and the multi award-winning ORO shower door range.

A warm welcome to ETO…

ETO (pictured below) is the latest shower door concept launched by Flair in Summer 2019. Designed with purpose, the robust construction of the ETO collection is coupled with clever functional features that ensure long-lasting high performance. The uniquely crafted handle is beautifully precise and features a cleverly integrated towel hook. The sleek chrome profiles and countersunk interior hinges complement the ETO handle design, creating an elegantly contemporary aesthetic.

ORO Collection – Carefully Considered Design Details

With its minimalist aesthetic, the frameless ORO collection (pictured Top) is a union of design innovation and functional perfection. Its elegant hand-crafted handle is formed to feel seductive in hand and is truly one of a kind and distinctly individual.

Each ORO enclosure is created from 8mm toughened glass with hydrophobic coating, which resists against the build-up of lime scale and grime. The two metre glass panels are secured with minimal yet robust chrome wall extrusions that are designed to recede and accentuate the gracefully tall glass structure.

The flush-mounted door hinges on the inside of the shower allow users to easily wipe clean the glass without obstruction. All mechanical detailing is cleverly concealed to reduce visual clutter and add to the minimalist aesthetic.

ORO Ultra Frameless Hinge and Inline door

Setting the standard in frameless design, the ORO Ultra Frameless series is the newest addition to the ORO range and radiates style and contemporary elegance. A generously proportioned shower enclosure, this modular design is ideal for larger showering spaces. With durability in mind, the frameless corner side panel is supported by a minimalist chrome stabilising bar.

If you wish to learn more about Flair offerings, please do get in contact with us at sales@flairshowers.com / 00353 42 966 8000.

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Plural Collection – new range on display

November 29, 2019

Terri Pecora’s award-winning Plural Collection was on display at Sleep + Eat 2019. The new range which includes free-standing bathroom furniture, WCs and bidets, has been extended with a selection of urinals.

This innovative range reimagines the bathroom as a living space, by using smooth, rounded edges and solid woods to emulate furniture usually found in other rooms of the home. The Sleep & Eat set featured a number of Plural washbasins including a monoblock basin and countertop bowls, as well as new wall-hung urinals.

www.vitra.co.uk

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