Corr, Utopia’s brand-new sanitaryware collection is billed to suit all installations and includes a basin and WC range. The three stylish, thin-rimmed semi-recessed basins are ideal for compact cloakroom solutions thanks to their short projection options. Standard semi-recessed basins are also included.
Richard Shore, Utopia’s head of product design comments, “We are delighted to be launching this brand-new collection, available now to our customers. Its understated elegance and contemporary styling is not only timeless in design but bursting with practical and ergonomic USPs and is therefore the perfect complement to many of our furniture collections.”
The Corr WC range echoes the same styling of the basins to form a perfectly coordinated suite but works equally well in any situation. In addition to the stunning appearance, the WCs are packed with features in a space-saving short projection format. The three styles include back to wall, close-coupled and wall-hung options, all featuring a rimless design which has been engineered to optimize water usage and flushing efficiency. This easy clean feature is also very hygienic as there is nowhere for bacteria to collect. Concealed fixings and a slimline, soft close seat complete the neat, streamlined appearance.
Corr joins the existing family of five ceramic collections from Utopia, alongside a host of sit-on basin options, making it the perfect range for all bathroom requirements.
Following hot on the heels of the launch of Alpha Solo panel, Kinedo has added another range of walk-in shower enclosures to its shower portfolio in the shape of the stylish Ekinox+ range.
The stand-out feature of the Ekinox+ range is the option of striking, coloured profiles such as the beautiful and unusual brushed cobalt blue aluminium profile and the vibrant copper or brushed stainless steel option. The Ekinox Solo is a simple glass panel option for an open showering area. It can be installed in a corner, in a recess or against the wall; the latter option requires two reinforcement bars. Ekinox Duo features a 180° pivot section to eliminate splash and can be installed with a chrome straight reinforcement bar (1200mm max) or a floor-to-ceiling bar (2800mm max). It’s available in sizes from 700m to 1400mm.
The Ekinox Corner features a fixed panel for corner installations with the Ekinox Solo and Duo. Sizes range from 700mm to 1000mm.
From huge open spaces to small clever space-saving designs, the versatile Ekinox range, with its array of options, ensures it is easy to find the right panel to create the perfect showering area, whatever the size, design or budget.
All options and configurations can be seen on the Kinedo website www.kinedo.co.uk and a brochure can be downloaded.
Leading Danish design company Unidrain has rethought the pedal bin and created a piece of furniture that uniquely combines functionality and aesthetics. The elegant yet simple lines of the exterior conceal sophisticated design solutions that address practical challenges.
Great shape, great function: The new Reframe pedal bin.
A pedal bin is Unidrain’s latest addition to their Reframe designer accessories series. Every detail surrounding the Reframe Pedal bin is concise and stylish; its timeless design has been crafted to match the other elements within the Reframe Collection. Its elegant and simplistic exterior belies the carefully considered design solutions that have addressed specific practical challenges. There are no external mechanics, and the clean lines surrounding the pedal bin make it easy to clean, and delightful to view since it coordinates with all kitchen designs.
Soft-open lid that does not hit the wall.
The pedal bin has been designed with a soft open/close lid. This means it can be placed against any surface as it has been specifically crafted to stop the lid from hitting a wall when it opens, preventing any damage to paintwork and avoiding annoying clunk and banging noises, making it both silent and stylish.
The bin has a non-slip rubber foot, which complements the specially designed pedal and guarantees the bin’s stability during use. The pedal itself is spring-loaded, so it is protected against overloading. Contrary to its elegant appearance, the pedal bin is a solid and sturdy bathroom accessory.
Change bags in an instant.
Another unique, handy, and hygienic feature is the removable insert. This inner container is made of impact-resistant plastic, making it easy to clean and keeping it rust-free. The inner container also has a ring of double-sided tape on the inside, which simplifies the fitting of bin bags. There is no tying of knots or bag slippage down the interior of the bin.
“This is a benefit for domestic users but much more so for our customers in the hotel and hospitality industries, where hygiene and efficient solutions are equally as important.” Explains Rene Risom, international sales manager at Unidrain.
This was one of the elements that delighted hotelier and interior designer Mette Brochner-Mortensen; she and her husband Soren run several boutique hotels in Copenhagen. Already a fan of Unidrain’s Reframe accessories collection, she was keen to test the pedal bin.
“One of things that I noticed almost instantly was how well the design interacts with the other Reframe products. The exterior appears simplistic, but this aesthetic exterior belies the sophistication of the carefully thought-out design solutions. The lid opens and closes easily and silently without knocking against the wall. It’s incredibly stable and doesn’t tip when you step on the pedal. These small details demonstrate that needs of the user have been carefully considered and catered for.”
The pedal bin is available in brushed and polished steel as well as copper, brass and black PVD finishes. It joins the other Reframe accessories, including the soap dispenser, shower shelf, screen wiper, hooks, corner shelf, toilet brush, toilet roll holder, plus spare toilet roll holder. Another small but significant detail is the height at 31.5cm. It is the same height as the toilet brush, an important design aesthetic when crafting a bathroom.
Product details Height: 31.5 cm Diameter: 28.1 cm Capacity: 4 litres Available in copper, brass or black PVD finish, brushed or polished steel. The volume of each bag is 4 litres, and a roll of binbags is included with the bin. Price: from £265.00 (including VAT)
Scavolini, an Italian kitchen and bathroom furniture manufacturer, has launched Miko. This new range includes vanity units and wall storage that embrace many elements commonly found in living room and kitchen furniture, such as colour, textured surfaces, and a variety of fabulous finishes.
An immediate standout feature of the collection is the Moon Blue matt lacquer (pictured above) . This calming colour is hard to resist, but if you’re feeling a shade braver, Miko is also available in 24 other lacquers, including Powder Pink, Mustard Yellow, Ruby Red and Slate Black.
In addition to colour, Scavolini’s Miko collection brings texture to the bathroom with a slatted door, offered in gloss or matt lacquers, and laminates. These tactile finishes provide a pleasing contrast to the smooth ceramics in the bathroom, adding a sense of warmth, especially when chosen in a wood-effect finish. Also of note is the easy-to-open grip handle, which is available with a profile in a white, black or metallic finish (including Brass, Silver, Bronze and Titanium).
Finally, for a distinctive look, why not consider the timeless beauty of natural stone? While real stone can be a labour of love to take care of, particularly in wet areas like the bathroom, Scavolini’s choice of marble and slate-effect laminate doors are low maintenance and hassle free, making them a welcome addition to the Miko collection.
Kudos Showers has added a touch of tinted glass to their Ultimate10 wet room panels, designed to complement their popular coloured profile finishes.
These new tinted coloured glass options are available as part of the 10mm Ultimate wet room panel range and bespoke collection at Kudos. Four coloured options are available in smoked, smoked with a modesty stripe, bronze tint and satinised (frosted) and they can be ordered in 5 sizes along with matching foldaway deflectors. Decorative panels are the latest design trend in shower enclosures, a new feature that also offers a certain amount of privacy or modesty for the bather.
Kudos Shower Products Ltd has been designing and manufacturing shower products at their Cumbria facility since 1999. Their portfolio includes shower enclosures, shower trays, over-bath screens and wet-room solutions 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.
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Kudos PR contact: Lesley Holdsworth at Java Productions Ltd.
Global surface manufacturer Cosentino will openthe doors of its new London City Centre showroom at 1 Hatton Gardens this November.
Billed as a dynamic space for designers and architects to meet, the new City Centre boasts three floors and over 420 sqm of design inspiration. As London’s newest creative hub for co-working, exchanging ideas and inspiring events, visitors can immerse themselves in the area’s luxury design legacy.
An iconic address seeped in history, Cosentino City London is the perfect setting to showcase the impressive portfolio of materials from its brands Silestone, Dekton and Sensa.The showroom is equipped with a fully working Atelier Lab that exists to serve architects and designers, helping specifiers with interior and exterior projects.
A place of learning, the Cosentino team will be on hand to help educate on the different materials available for various applications for every project, including countertops, flooring, cladding, furniture and facades.With a fully stocked sample library, interactive digital display boards and desk or meeting spaces for hire, teams can touch, experiment and experience the beauty of Cosentino first-hand, seeing projects come to life before their eyes.Cosentino City London will also be the brand’s UK event hub. An impressive schedule of events includes exhibitions, roundtables, supper clubs, CPDs, industry parties and more.
Utopia is adding nine new decors to its collection of 22mm laminate worktops, strengthening an already comprehensive collection and giving customers greater choice and even more design opportunities.
Inspired by natural materials such as stone and wood, the new effects span a range of colours from light granite and marble-inspired options through to metallic veining and dark, alluring effects. This season’s new collection is all about patterns and tones and has been carefully selected to sit alongside existing and new additions to Utopia’s door finishes. The new decors also meet the growing demand from those wishing to achieve either a unicolour look when choosing a woodgrain option or a bold contrast.
Launching this Autumn, the new decors are Dark Monolith, Dorchester Oak (pictured above fight), Igneous Spark, Interstellar, Light Callisto, Marquina (pictured above left), Moon Rock, Rift Grey (pictured top) and Sorrento Walnut, and can all be seen in Utopia’s latest brochures.
Helen Clark, head of marketing at Utopia, states, “Through our extensive collection we are able to capture all the visual appeal of natural marble, granite and wood effects in a durable, easy care format that’s also extremely practical, too. With 19 decors now available, the consumer has plenty of choice in adding that vital finishing touch to their bathroom design.”
Retailers using Virtual Worlds design technology can now include products that enhance and protect tile and natural stone with the addition of the Schlüter-Systems’ catalogue to the platform.
Tile installation products manufacturer Schlüter-Systems, offers everything needed to prepare for and protect an installation of tile or stone in a bathroom or wetroom. The latest catalogue, now available on Virtual Worlds, includes the Schlüter-DITRA range. When it comes to waterproofing, uncoupling, vapour pressure equalisation, load transfer andheat distribution, nothing parallels the DITRA uncoupling mat installed under tiles. The latest redesign of DITRA now features EasyCut gridlines that make the mat easier to handle and faster to cut, and an EasyFill design with integrated air release vents for better air circulation.
The catalogue also features the Schlüter-DITRA-HEAT and DITRA-HEAT peel and stick uncoupling mats, designed for attaching electric heating cables, and Schlüter-KERDI-BOARD, a tileable, waterproof backerboard which has multiple uses, such as creating a fully waterproofed wall or adding finishing touches such as a bench or shelving to a bathroom.
All of these and more are now available for Virtual Worlds’ retailers to add to their designs at the click of a button. For more information, visit www.virtualworlds.co.uk
Level up bathroom design with RAK-Ischia from RAK Ceramics, a brassware collection that is understatedly elegant. Available in four on-trend finishes, RAK-Ischia can be chosen to create a cohesive look throughout the bathroom, from the basin to the bath, with a comprehensive collection where function meets style.
The basin mixer can be chosen in tall, medium and standard sizes, making it simple to combine it with any style of washbasin, while a wall-mounted version is also available. Complete the look with bath shower mixer and thermostatic concealed and exposed shower valves.
The simplistic styling of RAK-Ischia is ideal for minimal bathroom designs where less is more, with a straightforward single lever to make operation simple and cleaning a breeze. Aptly designed for a high standard of functionality and longevity, the brassware is made from top quality materials and graced with a luxurious finish. The single lever, deck mounted installation needs at least 0.5 Bar water pressure for flawless flow.
The RAK-Ischia brassware can be chosen in Chrome, Nickel, Black or Gold.
Inspired by the trend for industrial style kitchen design and blurring the lines between the industrial and domestic space, Mercurio is the latest addition to the CRL Quartz collection from CRL Stone.
The soft grey veining featured in the Mercurio quartz surface creates a rich stone-inspired design. Enriching interiors with a refined elegance and unmistakable beauty, this durable surface evokes a modern feel by gently reflecting light, with a super honed finish to make it smooth, flat and consistent.
Available in thicknesses of 20mm and 30mm, Mercurio comes in a slab size of 3300 x 1650 mm, making it the perfect surface for large areas, including kitchen islands.
CRL Quartz is an engineered surface created to meet the demands of modern living. Hard-wearing and easy to care for, the material is ideal for the kitchen and bathroom, where durability and flexible design are paramount.
Scratch, heat and stain resistant, unlike natural materials such as marble, CRL Quartz never needs to be sealed. Requiring minimum maintenance to keep it looking as good as new, the non-porous surface makes cleaning simple; soap and water or a mild detergent are all that is needed.
The surface comes with a 25-year residential warranty and 10-year commercial warranty for added peace of mind.
For more details, call CRL Stone on 01706 863600, or visit www.crlstone.co.uk
