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Bathroom furniture manufacturer Utopia Furniture Limited is the latest manufacturer to join the National Building Specification and list its products on NBS Source, the manufacturer product platform.

As Helen Clark, head of marketing at Utopia, explains “We have had a thriving Contracts division at Utopia for more than three decades.  Keen to expand our reach further amongst building professionals, we have chosen NBS Source to target specifiers looking for best-in-class product and specification data when working on construction projects. We recognise the importance of architects and specifiers being able to find our products at crucial stages of the construction journey, and being a part of NBS Source gives us peace of mind that we’re available to them when it matters most.”

NBS Source will give Utopia the ability to build and maintain relationships with architects and specifiers throughout the whole construction journey, resulting in a much smoother and more collaborative process, a proposition that saves valuable time and resources, and increases the likelihood of a product being selected.

A leading manufacturer of beautiful bathrooms for 35 years, Utopia designs and manufactures all its furniture in the UK.  The specialist Contracts team, led by Chris Hewitt, works closely with builders and developers from concept to completion on projects to supply innovative and on-trend bathroom solutions.

View Utopia NBS Source listing https://shorturl.at/estxZ.

For further information about Utopia Contracts, visit www.utopiagroup.com or contact contractsupport@utopiagroup.com.

A stylish mirrored cabinet with numerous practical features, the new SOMARIS from Keuco is a true all-rounder for the bathroom.

The SOMARIS mirror cabinet from Keuco has an unobtrusive design. It is extremely versatile with external configurations, including symmetrical or asymmetrical doors, four variants for side panels, technical configurations, and an interior with more attractive features.

The SOMARIS mirrored cabinet is available in one of four different side and rear walls, with a mirror option in white or black and an oak wood look to complement any bathroom design in order to create personalised bathroom spaces.

The body of the mirror cabinet is made of aluminium, a sustainable waterproof and especially long-lasting material for the bathroom, even after years it still retains its durability. SOMARIS comes in various sizes and can be fitted with one, two, or three doors. A key feature is the option of asymmetrical mirrored doors, the different sizes, can be configured so that when standing in front of the washbasin, the mirror surface is split to the side, not in the middle. This allows the user to open one door whilst maintaining an unbroken mirror image on the other.

The Keuco SOMARIS has an uncluttered look with its handle-less design. Precise edges accentuate the mirror cabinet’s sleek exterior, and to maintain a minimal look at the washbasin, a recessed version is available in addition to the on-wall version.

Technical features

All the controls are practically arranged on the underside of the aluminium mirror cabinet, which allows it to be operated when open or closed. Icons on the mirror surface indicate the hidden corresponding buttons and, on either side, the LED light ensures a perfect illumination, this can also be dimmed to any level. There is an optional mirror heater which guarantees a clear reflection after showering – this is especially useful in small or windowless bathrooms, and it automatically switches off after 20 minutes.

Interior features

Inside the body of the cabinet is a generous interior that offers ample storage space and practical features. The glass shelves can be arranged to adapt to the sizes of products, big and small, and an electric socket at the side allows a toothbrush to be charged inside the mirror cabinet. (The socket is protected by a hinged cover). Soft-close hinges ensure a quiet and gentle closing of the doors, and opening the mirrors on both sides of the doors makes it possible to view yourself from behind.

Keuco Somaris Bathroom furniture

Leading bathroom distributor Frontline Bathrooms has launched new products in its hero range AQUA. AQUA offers a range of exclusive own-brand sanitaryware, taps, showers, baths, shower enclosures and bathroom furniture.

The new products in the AQUA range champion earthy tones, mid-century glamour and the serene ‘Japandi’ aesthetic, which is set to be a key trend for bathroom interiors this year and include:

  • Loira Mirror, pg 19 of the brochure
  • Kyoto Units, new colour way ‘Oak’, pg 129
  • Holborn Isobel Units, pg 181 (pictured top)
  • Elite Walk-In Shower in Smoked Glass, pg 327
  • Siena Freestanding Bath, pg 85
  • Otto Towel Rail in Brushed Brass, pg 211

Visit Frontline Bathrooms’ website www.frontlinebathrooms.co.uk for design inspiration and product information or download the latest brochure.

Software and content solutions provider Cyncly has appointed Anand Krishnan as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Anand’s appointment is the product of a diligent selection process led by the company’s Board of Directors following David Tombre’s decision to retire from his leadership role at Cyncly.

Anand comes to Cyncly with a proven track record of leading innovative, customer-focused B2B software companies. He most recently served as CEO of IBS Software, which enables travel companies to run mission-critical operations. Prior to that, he held executive positions at Canonical and Microsoft, creating organizations that deliver pioneering technology matched to market needs.

“I am excited to join Cyncly and build upon the progress the company has achieved under David’s leadership,” said Anand.

“Cyncly is in a unique position to help businesses in the spaces-for-living industry deliver amazing consumer experiences, more efficiently and profitably. I look forward to working with team members across the organization to leverage our leading technology and deep understanding of the industry to achieve Cyncly’s potential for our customers, employees and industry partners.”

David’s decision to depart the CEO office comes after his pivotal role in the establishment and growth of Cyncly. Over the past three decades at Cyncly and Compusoft, David has built a culture that puts the needs of the customer front and center. His strong leadership has shaped Cyncly into a strategic digital partner that helps businesses improve process quality, sales productivity, manufacturing efficiency and user experience across each stage of the customer journey, from project inspiration to design, sales, manufacturing and installation.

“I am incredibly proud of the success we have created at Cyncly, built on a foundation of knowing our customers’ businesses, delivering best-in-class solutions, and committing to client success,” said David. “With Cyncly’s global team making great technology for our customers, the leadership team established and our product strategy on track, Cyncly is well prepared for its next phase of growth. After 33 years in the industry, I am grateful to transition out of the CEO role with confidence that the company’s future is bright and our customers are in good hands.”

“David’s contributions to Cyncly have been invaluable, and we are grateful for his commitment to a seamless transition,” said Naveen Wadhera, Managing Director at TA and Eli Weiss, Managing Partner at Genstar, both members of Cyncly’s Board of Directors. “As Cyncly enters a new chapter, we are confident in the strength of the leadership team and are excited to welcome Anand as CEO to propel Cyncly into its next stage of growth.”

About Cyncly  

Cyncly transforms the way customizable products and spaces are imagined, designed, sold, managed and made. Through its intuitive end-to-end software solutions, Cyncly connects professional designers, retailers and manufacturers to integrated management tools and the world’s largest catalog content hub. Cyncly solutions serve over 70,000 customers globally, helping to simplify communication, reduce errors, grow sales, increase efficiency and drive innovation—and help make spaces amazing, every step of the way.  

For more information, please visit cyncly.com.  

Leading bathroom innovator HiB has announced the launch of HiB Sanitaryware, a bold evolution in the company’s product portfolio. With a focus on elevating bathroom spaces, HiB’s latest offering promises to redefine the standard of beauty and functionality.

Building on the success of HiB’s existing product lines, including washbasins, Aero toilets and brassware, the introduction of HiB Sanitaryware presents sensational new ranges designed to place sanitaryware at the heart of every beautiful bathroom.

Among the standout additions is the Entero concrete vessel basin range, boasting six striking matt colours and four contemporary shapes. Crafted from durable concrete material, these basins offer a timeless yet show-stopping solution to suit diverse tastes.

The Spring launch brings the debut of the Cleo washbasin range, featuring three elegantly shaped designs with intricate fluted detailing. This timeless ceramic collection promises to harmonise effortlessly with the latest bathroom trends.

Included in the new sanitaryware collection, HiB introduces additional brassware finishes, including the striking gunmetal and brushed bronze options now available in the popular Atlas tap range, alongside brushed brass, black and chrome finishes.

HiB sanitaryware category manager Robert Pattern said: “Consumers are changing their approach to bathroom design and are really looking first at the key areas of the space they interact with every day.

“Our aim with HiB Sanitaryware is to offer a revolutionary approach for the UK and Irish bathroom industries. By putting sanitaryware at the centre of bathroom design, we are answering that growing demand from consumers and are offering a comprehensive range of washbasins, toilets and brassware that will make choosing their bathroom straightforward, with the result being that their bathroom is beautiful and practical, meeting their needs.

“We have developed our sanitaryware ranges with universality in mind, so that there are options in the collection for every bathroom. We are really opening up the opportunity for UK and Irish consumers to choose high quality, beautifully designed sanitaryware products as a priority, which then are versatile in the space.

“This new chapter for HiB is hugely exciting and we can’t wait to share our new focus and product ranges to customers.”

The launch of HiB Sanitaryware is accompanied by the release of a new brochure, providing detailed product inspiration, specifications and descriptions to simplify the selection process.

Alongside the launch of Sanitaryware, HiB has also revealed new mirror, cabinet and furniture ranges to enhance the bathroom.

From the pop of colour of HiB’s new round Vaida mirror to the beautiful, illuminated arch of Nova range, there is something new for every customer.

HiB has also launched the new HiB Novum Adorn furniture range, featuring curved corners and an arch-top groove detail on the drawer-front, and for smaller bathrooms is the elegant Rivus cloakroom range, which offers an ideal corner configuration and compact specification to make the most of difficult spaces.

To explore all the new product ranges visit hib.co.uk to see the new Sanitaryware brochure visit hib.co.uk/brochure

More news and product information from HiB

The new Kudos Ultimate slimline shower tray collection stands at just 27mm in height and comes in two standard slate effect finishes, four bespoke-coloured options and 19 standard sizes. They are lightweight, slip and stain-resistant, trimmable to fit on site, and the slate effect finishes contain an antimicrobial additive to inhibit the growth of microbes.

The composite material used to produce these new trays is up to 60% lighter than a traditional stone-filled shower tray. The composite construction, which has a CNC machined waterproof core, features a slip-resistant acrylic surface and is virtually unbreakable. This new tray innovation has also been tested with selected retailers over the past few months to establish the best colour options and features to launch. As a result, Kudos is offering a standard collection from stock in two colour finishes, in white and grey slate effect, and 19 sizes up to 2000 x 900mm, all with an end-positioned waste.

The trays can also be manufactured to order as a bespoke option, which expands the range to 6 coloured options and four different waste positions. These special orders can be made to any size up to 2000 x 1000mm and offer an option of choosing a contrasting-coloured edge to the tray, too.

The Ultimate Shower trays have been designed to suit the range of Ultimate shower panels from Kudos and offer additional flexibility for the bathroom designer.

Kudos is a brand of showering products that is trading as RONAL Bathrooms UK. The Kudos brand is designed and manufactured in the UK, where they have been producing shower products at their Cumbria facility since 1999. The Kudos portfolio includes shower enclosures, shower trays, over-bath screens, and wet-room solutions that are sold via KBB showrooms and merchants across the UK.

Visit their website kudosshowers.co.uk, call them on 01539 564040 or email info@kudosshowers.co.uk

Bathroom brand Aquabella has been awarded design excellence at the IF Design Awards 2024. The Noon Slate bathtub has emerged as the recipient of this desired accolade.

Design has become a key factor in considering materials, finishes, shapes, and functionality. Aquabella says the semi-freestanding Noon Slate bathtub combines all these factors and delivers an elegant result, offering an exceptional bathing experience. Its contemporary design seamlessly integrates into any bathroom style, making this piece the true focal point of the room.

The exclusive manufacturing material (without silica) created by Acquabella, Akron®, is characterized by durability and the natural appearance of slate. This offers high-quality performance that ensures durability and resistance over time. Additionally, it boasts the highest technical properties and allows the bathtub to be designed in over 2,000 colours. The Slate texture provides a sophisticated and natural look that meets the expectations of a space dedicated to relaxation, thanks to elements that evoke the textures and colours of nature.

Furthermore, this bathtub, recessed into the wall only from its back, features an ideal shelf for placing bath products or decorative elements, allowing for a personal touch in the bathroom.

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Installers, designers and homeowners know the issue too well. If accessories such as shelves and niches need to be added at any stage after the initial framework build, drilling through the tile and stone will damage both the covering and the waterproofing behind.

Schlüter Systems offers a portfolio of shelves and niches which eliminate the need for drilling; while providing valuable, stylish storage.  Whether they are installed along a wall, in a corner or niche, the practical shelves are available in hundreds of design and colour combinations and include options that can be retrofitted.

The Schlüter-SHELF collection includes several shapes to fit in a corner as well as an option that can be installed anywhere within the wall area if it is in line with the grout joint. Installation is easy as no drilling is required, and the shelf simply integrates into the grout joint with the use of a sealant. A benefit of choosing the corner options is the versatility that comes with it – the shelves can be retrofitted, creating an effortless update without having to make big changes to the bathroom.

An example is the rectangular niche shelf – Schlüter-SHELF-N-S1 – which is ideally suited to the prefabricated niche Schlüter-KERDI-BOARD-N/-NLT for a precise fitduring tile installation. Schlüter-SHELF-N shelves have dimensions 30cm × 8.7cm. Matching designs are available in KERDI-LINE-STYLE and KERDI-DRAIN-STYLE drain grates for a coordinated finish. There are many modern options to choose from; Classic, Tile, Trapezoid, Floral, Curve, Square, Pure and Wave; brushed stainless steel or textured coated aluminium; and textured coated aluminium in eight TRENDLINE colours and 190 My Design RAL colours.

Schlüter-KERDI-BOARD-N niche sets are not only convenient and stylish; the prefabricated element makes installation simple, while they can be integrated into the Schlüter-KERDI waterproofing system as a bonded waterproofing assembly. They also offer enormous freedom of design thanks to four different dimensions and the option to integrate a shelf for double the storage space. The rectangular niches can be installed either vertically or horizontally and all niches are supplied with a prefabricated KERDI collar.

Lastly, Schlüter-ARCLINE comprises a range of profiles that feature high-quality accessories such as towel hooks, toilet roll holders and toilet brushes. The accessories can be positioned in the profiles without drilling so can be adjusted at any time.

For further information, call 01530 813396 or visit https://www.schluter.co.uk/

Offering wall-mounted or floorstanding, practical storage for bathrooms big and small, RAK-Resort furniture offers finishes in a choice of shades, including matt black for the first time in 2024, as the manufacturer responds to demand.

Part of a complete bathroom collection, RAK-Resort offers the added ability to install this must-have colourway as a retrofit item for full flexibility for future upgrades.

The furniture caters for all bathroom storage dilemmas, with the range comprising a floor standing basin unit and basin in three sizes – 500, 550 and 650mm. wall-mounted options include a 450mm corner basin unit, a 450mm cloakroom basin unit, plus basin units in three sizes of 500, 550 and 650mm. A co-ordinating tall unit and WC unit are also available to complete the range.

Whether chosen to upgrade and add storage to an existing bathroom suite as a retrofit project, or as a part of a complete bathroom redesign alongside RAK-Resort WCs, washbasins and mirrors, the furniture in new matt black creates a sophisticated, sleek impression.

Contact:

RAK Ceramics UK

01730 237850

www.rakceramics.com/uk/

RAK_Resort Matt Black

With the trend for home entertaining on the rise, carving out the perfect areas for socialising, inside and outdoors, is made possible with the latest glass and glazing solutions from CRL.

Homeowners are increasingly investing in upgrades within the home that make the at-home wining and dining experience exceptional. From a space dedicated to wine storage to an all-weather outdoor seating area, the perfect internal and external home upgrades are made possible with CRL.

Internal upgrades may include the inclusion of bottle storage, the latest cooking technology and kitchen islands that double as a bar or dining area, while externally, there are changes afoot, too.

The glass, glazing and stone expertise of CRL was recently called upon by Glass and Mirror Technology, tasked with creating inside-outside socialising spaces, including a dedicated wine storage area indoors and a comfortable outdoor living area.

Specifying CRL fittings for a sleek and seamless look, a showpiece wine storage unit was created. Using a 10mm U channel and 10mm glass, coupled with the Geneva hinge in Matt Black and a Ladder pull-door handle, the unit was simple to install and has an understated elegance. Inside the wine storage unit, the back wall is clad in Umbra from CRL, a hard-wearing, stone-inspired surface that creates an air of luxury.

For the times when enjoying a glass or two of wine outdoors is on the menu, CRL solutions were also used to create an outdoor living space, complete with a kitchen and seating area. CRL SpigLite Pro provides an effective, easy-to-fit windbreak solution that enables water to pass under the glass.

Without a channel, there is a greater percentage of glass visible to maximise the view of the garden beyond the seating area. At the same time, the individual spigots allow for free-flow water drainage, making this system perfect for wet areas. Mechanised by a patented screw-clamp adjustment device, each individual panel of glass in the system can be horizontally adjusted once in position for accurate installation and flawless finish.

As the trend leans towards luxurious at-home socialising, CRL’s expertise ensures every aspect, from dedicated wine storage units to all-weather outdoor seating areas, exceeds expectations.

Indoor Outdoor CRL Ceramics

For further information, call 01706 863600, email crl@crlaurence.co.uk, or visit www.crlaurence.co.uk