A recent Houzz study on UK bathroom trends discovered that nearly two-thirds of homeowners upgraded their vanity cabinets during primary bathroom renovations (63%).* Thomas Crapper offers a range to suit any new bathroom or renovation.
This collection is available in double or single units. The customer can also choose to have shaker or antique mirror doors and a choice of Oak, Indigo Blue and Forest Green as the finish. There is also a Bentham cloakroom unit available.
For further information on the Thomas Crapper range, please visit www.thomas-crapper.com.
The latest modular furniture range from Bathrooms to Love, the bathroom brand exclusive to distributor, PJH, is this effortlessly stylish new ‘LIGNE’ range featuring a unique geometric design.
A floor-standing range with elegant Maple solid wood ‘framed’ legs, the LIGNE furniture collection boasts a stunning aesthetic – with a textured finish of vertical and horizontal lines. Not only does this project a luxurious tactile surface but it is also finished in a supermatt, fingerprint-proof finish. The contrast between the textured matt finish and natural timber legs gives rise to a distinctive, stylish look, perfect for the discerning customer.
A premium range, LIGNE – named after its linear patterned finish, is available in three on-trend matt shades; Smoke Blue (as pictured), Oat and Graphite Grey, with a choice of sleek handle designs in three metallics; Matt Black, Brushed Brass and Chrome. These can also be coordinated with the same metallic finished overflow rings, flush covers and seat hinge caps.
Boasting generous bathroom storage space, LIGNE is available in a range of two-drawer Basin Units as well as a wall-hung Tall Unit with shelves. It is also suitable for smaller bathroom spaces as the vanity units have a shorter than average depth of 395mm. Basin cabinet options include both units with a thin-edge, white inset ceramic basin, and units with a coordinating maple-effect top that can be teamed with a vessel basin.
Basin unit sizes range from 610mm to 815mm in width, and feature premium soft-close fittings for ultra smooth gliding action and longevity.
Now in stock and available to order from PJH, the stunning new LIGNE range comes with competitive display deals, product swatches and a package of showroom support. This includes QR codes with AR links for customer’s to view LIGNE in their own space, as well as this engaging new video: LIGNE by BTL
Supported with Next Day Delivery (to 93% of UK postcodes), including the opportunity to deliver to store or home, LIGNE can be ordered via PJH’s Partners Portal™ e-commerce website.
Ideal Standard will be championing its Singular™ philosophy and cross-category solutions at this year’s Installer SHOW.
Visitors will be able to learn more about Ideal Standard’s Singular™ philosophy and its new Singular™ configurator tool specifically created with installers, designers and specifiers in mind. Attendees can also view the new Eurovit+furniture range and Ceratherm T25+ shower range.
Eurovit+ offers a harmonious blend of practicality, affordability, and style designed to meet the diverse needs of homeowners. For installers and specifiers, it’s a truly versatile option thanks to the breadth of products in the range.
The collection is available in four finishes to suit diverse design preferences. Two lacquered melamine finishes, including gloss white and mid-grey, offer a contemporary look, while two wood melamine finishes, natural oak and flint hickory, bring warmth and texture to a space. This versatility is also built into the new T25+shower range, which expands on the existing T25 range, featuring two spray function shower heads and a PerciTherm® cartridge for accurate temperature control.
Additionally, Ideal Standard’s Essentials collection will also be on the stand. The comprehensive suite of solutions features intelligent space-saving ideas and stylish storage. The Essentials collection offers award-winning contemporary designs for small projects at an accessible price-point.
All attendees who visit Ideal Standard at stand 4F13 will also be able to take part in the Scalextric competition, where the fastest lap of each day will win some incredible prizes, including Ideal Standard products!
Visit Ideal Standard at stand 4F13 between 25th and 27th June. To find out more information click the link: https://www.installershow.com/
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 19of 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.
Leading bathroom brand HiB has added a wide range of stunning new products to its existing lineup. A new Veles modular furniture range, stunning basins, the latest elegant mirrors and cabinets, and quality brasswarehave joined its portfolio.
The cornerstone of HiB’s latest launch is the Veles modular furniture range, which it says has been meticulously crafted to offer ample storage, useful sizing and beautiful finishes.
For small spaces, the Veles Compact range offers stunning quality and finish in a reduced depth, while the Veles Standard range offers more storage and larger dimensions ideal for family bathrooms. This new range pairs perfectly with the new Terra basins and countertops. Created from high-quality mineral marble in four finishes, this tactile, durable and stunning basin and countertop combination enhances the complete look, offering an exceptional level of finish.
Along with the introduction of the Terra basin range, HiB has expanded its basin category offering to include a whole host of new options, including the Opia and Dexter vessel basins and Cerys corner wall-mounted basin, allowing customers to choose from a wider variety of designs to suit their desired look. Each basin seamlessly integrates with HiB Novum furniture ranges and other units to provide style and function, transforming daily routines into moments of indulgence.
HiB has also launched a selection of mirrors and cabinets, offering the latest bathroom technology, blending contemporary style with practical solutions. The new Rubin and Alba illuminated mirrors include the latest heat pad technology, covering more than 75% of the mirror’s surface. The feature reduces a greater area of condensation, further enhancing visibility.
HiB has been a pioneer in bathroom products for more than 30 years. With an unwavering commitment to innovation, quality and design, HiB has consistently pushed the boundaries of bathroom aesthetics and functionality. This latest launch is HiB’s biggest yet, demonstrating the company’s desire to bring new and exciting products to the market for customers across the UK, Ireland and the Middle East.
The Zencha bathroom collection by Sebastian Herkner was inspired by traditional Japanese rituals and combines above-counter basins with minimalistic furniture. The collection also includes a bathtub and mirror and can be combined with toilets from a range of Duravit lines.
Modular bathroom furniture
The modular Zencha furniture collection has the flexibility to be organised as open shelving or drawers with easy to operate open and self-close technology. Combined with an above-counter basin, they create a beautiful centrepiece in the bathroom.
As a storage area for everyday items, Zencha offers structure to the room and creates a feeling of calm. The furniture frame comes with an easy-to-clean surface and anti-fingerprint effect and is available in the subtle colours White Super Matt, Taupe Super Matt, and Graphite Super Matt.
The cabinet fronts add a playful element and are offered in a range of variants. While the options in Natural Oak and Oak Black produce a warm and tactile effect, white plate or black textured glass introduces a degree of sensual elegance into the bathroom.
“I’ve always wanted to develop a bathroom series for Duravit,” said the designer from Offenbach.
Above-counter basins
The above-counter basins are made from DuraCeram® and consist of two differently shaped above-counter basins: a curved square measuring 420 x 420 mm and a rounded rectangle measuring 550 x 390 mm – with or without a tap panel – in White, White Satin Matt, Gray Satin Matt, and Anthracite Matt.
The square variant of the above-counter basin with its ceramic cover is a particular talking point in the bathroom and is covered by Duravit’s lifetime warranty. It can be combined with toilets from a range of Duravit lines.
Bathtub
The free-standing bathtub is made from DuraSolid® and measures 1250 x 1250 mm. Bathers are invited to immerse themselves into the deep water, an experience reminiscent of a Japanese Onsen bath. The bathtub is available in two compact versions measuring 1600 x 850 mm and 1800 x 900 mm, optionally with the air whirl system integrated into the base for a gentle massage effect.
Artist by Crosswater delivers a range of bathroom storage in four sizes and three different finishes; Onyx Black, Cashmere Matt, Storm Grey and Matt White. The collection can be installed as a wall-hung unit or assembled with coordinating legs and finished with a signature oak worktop.
Combining innovative design with the latest bathroom aesthetics, this new range ensures high-quality storage solutions for bathrooms of all styles and sizes.
Finished with a solid Oak worktop and beech veneer legs, Artist is produced from sustainable sources and is specially formulated with an anti-UV varnish to protect the wood from fading. The unique nature of the real wood means that homeowners can achieve a completely natural appearance that will last for years to come.
Crosswater also offers a breadth of countertop or semi-inset basin options to pair with the furniture units alongside matching Artist towel warmers, back-lit mirrors and WC furniture units to create a unified and cohesive scheme. The units can be further complemented with two or four section dividers, ensuring a completely organised space for everyday bathroom essentials.
Roca’s New Victoria furniture offers simple and elegant designs with generous storage space and maximum functionality. Available with drawers or doors and in four timeless finishes.
With a neutral look and a wide range of size options the 2 drawer vanity furniture units are available in widths of 600mm, 700mm, 800mm and 1200mm. The 3 drawer option is available in 600mm, 800mm and 1200mm offering plenty of generous storage space. There are also 2 door cupboard options available in 600mm and 800mm and to maximise storage and floorspace there is a matching slim column storage unit available.
The collection offers a larger range than the popular Victoria Basic range and includes useful new options such as the 700mm, 2 drawer vanity unit and the 1200mm double basin solution with 3 drawers for large family bathrooms.
Another practical feature is the lower drawer which offers improved storage space and higher sides allowing taller bottles to be stored upright – a useful addition to any bathroom vanity unit.
The New Victoria furniture range is available in a wide selection of contemporary finishes, ensuring there’s an option for every style of bathroom design. Colours include Gloss White, Nordic Ash, City Oak and Anthracite Grey.
The elegant soft-close drawers feature new slim modern chrome handles for easy functionality and a touch of style, to compliment all the timeless colour finishes.
The New Victoria furniture collection can be wall hung for a contemporary look or paired with optional sleek Aluminium Finish feet.
D-Neo Minimal is a new bathroom range by designer Bertrand Lejoly for Duravit. With a pared-down aesthetic designed to counter-balance the current fast pace of life, the range includes bathroom furniture, taps, a washbasin, bathtub and mirrors.
The clear, minimalist and geometric forms are complemented by muted brown and subdued beige colour tones. tones that work equally well In all bathroom schemes, from Scandinavian to urban.
Duravit considers the design elements to suit urban individualists whose lifestyles are defined by jettisoning anything superfluous. for this demographic, the bathroom is a haven of peace with clear forms and minimalistic design that make the daily rituals a regenerative experience.
Taps & washbasin
The D-Neo faucets feature a clear-cut design that holds its own in any room. they pare beautifully with the 800 mm asymmetric washbasin, a highlight of the D-Neo range. The vanity unit with open racks and a drawer provides plenty of storage space. With four glass shelves, the semi-tall cabinet also offers ample storage in a compact space.
BathroomFurniture
The new Oak Black finish furniture is calming to the eye and designed to open up the room.
Bathtub
The 1600 x 750 mm free-standing D-Neo bath has the velvety look and feel of the DuraSolid® material, which was developed by Duravit, making the piece an eye-catching choice for bathrooms of any size.
Mirrors
Circular mirrors from the Universal Light & Mirror range provide indirect lighting to pleasantly illuminate the washing area.
About Duravit
Founded in 1817 in Hornberg in the Black Forest, Duravit AG is today a leading international manufacturer of designer bathrooms. The company is active in more than 130 countries worldwide and stands for innovation in the fields of signature design, comfort-enhancing technology and premium quality. In cooperation with an international network of high-profile designers such as Philippe Starck, sieger design, Christian Werner, Cecilie Manz and young talents such as Bertrand Lejoly and Kurt Merki Jr., the company develops unique bathrooms that enhance quality of life for users on a sustained basis. Duravit’s product portfolio comprises sanitary ceramics, bathroom furniture, bathtubs and shower trays, wellness systems, shower-toilets, tap fittings and accessories as well as installation systems.
In the wake of the pandemic, bathroom spaces have become a place to recalibrate. The 1918 influenza pandemic shaped the modern bathroom with a new focus on sanitation and, in the same way, the COVID-19 pandemic has not only freshened up our hygiene focus, it has renewed the zest for beautiful design as we prioritise space to relax and rejuvenate.With home entertaining also now back on the agenda, creating the wow factor is back in vogue.
Designing a statement bathroom can be achieved in a myriad of ways from introducing a bold colour scheme to utilising a standout statement piece such as a freestanding bath or totem basin. Whilst selecting one stand-out piece will anchor your own personal style, selecting products from a cohesive collection guarantees symmetry.
Round and about
Liquid from VitrA is a new comprehensive range designed in collaboration with Tom Dixon and is the first-ever bathroom range by the acclaimed British designer. Like much of Tom’s recent work, the new collection is aligned with his increasing use of round-edged aesthetics. The designs have been inspired by elements of pop art, such as Jeff Koons and his Balloon Dog and the work of Claes Oldenburg, as well as the sculptor Barbara Hepworth’s geometry of soft forms and use of rounded marble.
VitrA’s design director, Erdem Akan tells us “If you get the core pieces right, you can create combinations and potentials – creating more with less. The result is Liquid, a range that is wholly new and yet somehow familiar.”
Bathing beauties
Freestanding baths effortlessly deliver the wow factor bringing drama and elegance to bathrooms. Oval or circular baths promote a contemporary aesthetic and are spacious enough to cater for all family bathroom needs.
Studies on the psychology of shape tell us circular shapes are pleasing to the eye and promote a sense of well being. Sven Rensinghoff, head of marketing and product development at Bette agrees “Baths with contemporary curved shapes are becoming even more popular as they can be comfortable for both the eye and the body. Taking their inspiration from nature, they can help to create a welcoming bathroom design and can also be extremely comfortable to use.”
Bette baths are available in over 400 colours so adding a touch of individuality is simple to do from the outset. The BetteEve Oval is natural, comfortable and perfect for two to bathe together because the ellipse has two focal points. The BetteEve baths are a generous 180 x 100 cm, with symmetrical backrests on both sides and a central waste outlet.
BetteEve Oval Silhouette bath
Geo style
When it comes to smaller spaces, Helen Clark, head of marketing at Utopia Bathrooms tells us “You don’t necessarily need a large bathroom to create a statement. People often associate impact with a very spacious bathroom where there is a clear focal point such as a freestanding bath or large walk-in shower but in reality it’s what you achieve with the space you have and the materials you use that can add stunning visual appeal. “
Utopia delivers a contemporary Geo arrangement that combines minimalist style and stunning finishes for a chic effect. This is also a look that can easily be scaled down to suit a smaller space with no loss of impact.
Opula in Indigo and Burnt Copper from Utopia Bathrooms
Paint it black
Design schemes that break the mould are also achieved with clever use of colour, this strategy is useful for modest bathrooms where monochromatic options help build impact and create the illusion of space.
Marianne Shillingford, creative director Akzonobel Dulux UK agrees “When it comes to creating instant impact in the bathroom you can’t beat a slug of gutsy colour. Fortune favours the brave in small spaces where we should be able to enjoy a full immersion sensory experience in everything from invigorating water on our skin to texture and colour.”
Black and white tones are also ideal for creating a rustic-inspired bathroom with retro accents. White bathroom walls are the starting point for this look, Absolute White from Dulux, delivers a crisp finish, and dark oak doors and cabinetry pair beautifully with Victorian-style silver taps and pipework.
Walk-in wonders
Sustainability is the watchword for 2021 and is set to stay at the top of the agenda indefinitely. Combining luxurious statement design with sustainability appears to be an incongruous pairing, but it is key as we move into a new era of eco-responsibility.
Adam Teal, Kaldewei UK head of sales agrees “Sustainability has always been at the core of Kaldewei’s business and is a constant and consistent theme when designing and creating new products, our steel enamel solutions add a luxurious air creating a feeling of ‘luxstainabilty’ – luxury and sustainability – to any setting.”
The SUPERPLAN ZERO is the latest product from Kaldewei. This impressive enamelled shower surface is the perfect addition to a statement bathroom and has been created by the Berlin designer Werner Aisslinger. The style is reserved yet extremely comfortable underfoot.
