Eczacıbaşı VitrA marked its 21st appearance at ISH, the world’s leading trade fair for building products, held in Frankfurt from March 17-21, 2025. The brand showcased its VitrA Grid product portfolio, celebrated for its ‘mix-and-match’ versatility, alongside an array of new washbasins, fittings, and bathroom furniture
This year’s stand embodied VitrA’s ‘Design for Life’ philosophy, encouraging visitors to rethink the role of design in the bathroom. A standout moment was the debut of the SustaINdex project – an industry-first in sustainability – which highlighted VitrA’s dedication to innovative, eco-conscious solutions.
The stand, designed in four sections, showcased VitrA’s strengths in product variety, innovation, and design expertise. VitrA Grid, for instance, revolutionises bathroom planning by offering adaptable, stylish solutions that cater to various spaces and styles, ensuring seamless coordination within and across collections.
VitrA Signature, a collection developed in collaboration with renowned designers, introduced a fresh aesthetic to the bathroom, blending craftsmanship with deep design expertise to create inspiring living spaces. Visitors also discovered the latest wellness products, including the Sense Hybrid washbasin and kitchen faucet, as well as new shower and faucet designs, each prioritising comfort and convenience.
VitrA’s sustainability commitment was evident with the introduction of SustaINdex – a new methodology that evaluates and enhances the social and environmental impact of products throughout their life cycle. This initiative, developed in collaboration with universities, assesses products’ sustainability profiles and continuously improves them.
Among other innovations, VitrA unveiled the V-Care smart toilet family, SonicFlush technology for improved hygiene, and V-Fit, a new installation system for concealed cisterns. The brand also introduced the world’s first 100% recycled ceramic washbasin and a toilet seat made from 92% recycled materials, cutting carbon emissions by 80% compared to standard products.
VitrA’s latest bathroom furniture, including the Integra Round & Square collection, showcased contemporary design with practical features. The Plural collection, designed by Terri Pecora, expanded storage solutions in luxury bathroom furniture, ensuring style and functionality.
Detailed information was available at VitrA’s stand with experts on hand to engage with visitors throughout the event.
The Kaldewei Nuio Duo designer bathtub combines cutting-edge technology with a sleek design, offering a premium bathing experience. Featuring infrared heat, ambient lighting, music, and intuitive controls, the Zen Edition of the Nuio Duo is engineered to promote relaxation and holistic regeneration.
Designed by Stefan Diez, the tub’s minimalist, sculptural lines integrate seamlessly into any bathroom, making it an eye-catching centrepiece. Its ergonomic shape, with generous dimensions and targeted back and shoulder support, enhances comfort, ensuring a truly relaxing experience. The Kaldewei Heat Wave feature offers adjustable infrared radiant heat, which soothes muscles and bones, providing physical relief while encouraging emotional relaxation. The synergy of heat and water creates a calming atmosphere, allowing users to unwind fully.
In addition to the Heat Wave, the Zen Edition includes Sound Wave and customizable lighting, offering a full sensory experience. The lighting features a wide colour spectrum, and the sound integration lets users enjoy their preferred music, adding to the feeling of tranquillity. All settings, such as water temperature, lighting, and sound, are easily controlled via an elegant LCD display with an intuitive slider, making adjustments effortless.
The Kaldewei Nuio Duo is built from durable, sustainable materials, ensuring longevity and reliability. Its combination of innovative features and modern aesthetics makes it suitable for both luxury and everyday bathroom spaces. The user-friendly design allows for easy operation, and its sculptural presence enhances the overall bathroom décor.
The Kaldewei Nuio Duo is more than just a bathtub – it’s a complete experience that blends luxury, technology, and design, offering a new standard in bathroom comfort and style. Whether upgrading a bathroom or creating a luxury retreat, the Kaldewei Nuio Duo is the perfect choice.
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.”
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
HEWI PVD Surfaces
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
RAUVISIO Crystal Glass Laminates
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
CRL Stone Serenity Shower System
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
BC Designs Copper Bath
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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Traditional glass is beautiful yet fragile and hard to maintain. However, REHAU’s RAUVISIO glass laminate collections combine elegance and practicality, offering a modern alternative that maintains the aesthetic appeal of glass with added durability.
Design Trends in Modern Spaces Contemporary interior design embraces elements that enhance comfort and functionality:
Proximity to Nature: Floral elements and plants create a calming atmosphere, purifying the air and promoting relaxation.
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.
Practicality: Furniture should be comfortable, easy to clean, and resistant to wear, which is why innovative materials like glass laminate are becoming increasingly popular.
RAUVISIO Crystal Glass Laminate – Superior to Glass RAUVISIO Crystal is highly regarded for its scratch resistance and durability. Unlike traditional glass, it is ten times more resistant to cracking and can be easily cut, milled, or crafted with traditional tools. It is also lighter than glass and can bear heavy loads. Its easy maintenance is a significant advantage: no fingerprints, and cleaning is as simple as wiping with a cloth and water. The material can even be written on with a marker or chalk, depending on the finish.
Functionality and Aesthetic Appeal Good design balances practicality with aesthetic value. RAUVISIO Crystal surfaces not only perform exceptionally but also look stunning. Available in a range of finishes, the surfaces add a unique touch to any interior.
Three Versions of RAUVISIO Crystal The collection offers three distinct versions, each with a unique aesthetic:
RAUVISIO Crystal Deep: Features a matt finish with a metallic shimmer, offering a sophisticated look and depth.
RAUVISIO Crystal Pure: A minimalist, smooth surface in soft colours, creating transparent harmony.
RAUVISIO Crystal Strong: The boldest version, with striking patterns like raw marble or warm wood, perfect for large surfaces that demand attention.
Each version of RAUVISIO Crystal provides exceptional functionality and refinement, ensuring a stylish and durable solution for modern interiors.
KEUCO’s EDITION 11 ART introduces a tone-on-tone colour concept that sets a new standard in bathroom design, offering a seamless blend of colours, surfaces, and materials. This collection allows designers to create a unified bathroom aesthetic with a modern, sophisticated feel.
At the core of EDITION 11 ART is the washbasin, available in a range of colours such as White, Sand, Manhattan, Blue Satin, and Smoke. These elegant hues harmonise with the furniture, creating a balanced tone-on-tone effect. The collection offers both single and double washbasin options, with widths of 800mm and 1200mm, alongside practical storage solutions with one or two drawers.
Designer Dominik Tesseraux of Tesseraux + Partner has developed a bathroom furniture concept with fine lines and a solid, supportive feel. The 4mm enamel washbasin blends seamlessly with the vanity unit, resulting in a unified, streamlined appearance. The high-quality materials used for the furniture surfaces, including veneer, ceramic, and glass, complement the washbasin colours for a consistent overall design.
The series is refined by subtle details, including side handles that match the finishes of KEUCO’s other fittings and accessories: brushed red gold, brushed brass, brushed titanium black, aluminium finish, and stainless steel, as well as deep black matt and chrome. These elements ensure continuity and a cohesive aesthetic.
A highlight of the collection is the vanity unit with a glass shelf, offering an innovative take on bathroom furniture. Wall-mounted and complemented by matching sideboards, tall units, and a mirrored shelving unit, it serves as the focal point of a harmonious design.
KEUCO’s mixer fittings and accessories complement the tone-on-tone concept, with finishes designed to integrate seamlessly with the bathroom’s furniture and washbasins. The drawers are finished in carbon black, creating a striking contrast and adding elegance to the interior. The innovative storage solutions include longitudinal and transverse boxes that maximise organisation and functionality.
For further customisation, KEUCO offers the option to order bathroom furniture in any RAL Classic colour, paired with the five washbasin colours to create a personalised space. The round light mirror, with adjustable lighting and automatic heating to ensure clarity in steamy conditions, is a visual highlight that complements the bathroom furniture.
The SOMARIS mirror cabinet, with its minimalist design and colour-matching options, provides additional storage. Side panels can be customised in all RAL Classic colours, ensuring the EDITION 11 ART suite is fully coordinated.
With its thoughtful design and high-quality materials, KEUCO’s EDITION 11 ART creates a peaceful and luxurious bathroom, blending functionality with style.
In the second part of his signature series, Belgian designer Bertrand Lejoly aims to transform the concept of the bathroom into a warm and intimate retreat. His design philosophy is to dispel the often sterile, cold atmosphere typical of traditional bathrooms. “I wanted to use warm materials and accessories to create a space that feels cosy and inviting,” Lejoly explained.
Embracing the growing trend of bathrooms as personal sanctuaries, Lejoly combines open space with intimate design elements. The muted moss-green walls complement carefully selected materials, enhancing the room’s inviting, homely feel.
A key feature of Lejoly’s design for Duravit is the unconventional approach to the double washbasin. “I wanted to create a direct link to the bedroom, which is why it was important to strike the right balance between openness and a seamless transition between the two areas. At the same time, this creates a harmonious symmetry and optimally uses the available space,” he explained.
To maintain privacy in the open layout, Lejoly placed the shower and shower toilet behind discreet doors, which, when closed, blend seamlessly into the storage wall. This design choice creates a harmonious flow, adding to the bathroom’s serene and uncluttered aesthetic.
The minimalist approach extends to the vanity units, which feature light, open designs with storage easily accessible. Two tall cabinets enhance the storage capacity without disrupting the room’s visual harmony.
Lejoly’s choice of materials includes dark wood, black taps, and a satin-matt cast-mineral bathtub, all of which complement the overall aesthetic. “Green plays a central role in the room and subtly complements the materials, giving the whole room a consistent feel,” he added.
This design not only distinguishes the bathroom from the more neutral tones of the surrounding rooms but also offers a timeless space, combining functionality with a personal, retreat-like atmosphere.
The fun and vibrant Dopamine Decor trend is growing in 2025, bringing bold colours, playful patterns, and expressive design into the home.This trend focuses on creating uplifting spaces that enhance mood and reflect personality through dynamic and joyful styling choices.
James Mellan-Matulewicz, creative director of Bobbi Beck, explains how to get this look:
Adding Dopamine Decor to your home creates a space that feels bright, energising and uniquely personal. By incorporating vivid colours with textures and decorative furnishings, this trend helps make your home an inspiring mood-boosting place to be. In the world of Dopamine Decor, bold, saturated colours like electric blue, hot pink, and bright yellow are taking centre stage.
In 2025, homeowners are seeking happier, more expressive interiors that boost mood and creativity. The shift away from minimalism has led to more freedom of creativity, and nostalgic design elements have become more popular.
Post-pandemic living has prioritised creating fun and enjoyable spaces, emphasising the importance of a home environment that enhances well-being and positivity. There’s a growing embrace of whimsical elements, including retro-inspired furniture, unique patterns, and quirky statement pieces, all of which bring personality and a playful touch to interiors.
To introduce Dopamine Decor embrace punchy colours and happy hues like fuchsia, mustard yellow, turquoise, or lime green to energise your space. Try colour blocking or painting a ceiling in a bold shade for a simple but effective wow factor.
Mix and match bold patterned wallpaper or wall murals to add character. Try a bold checkerboard & stripe pattern or an abstract print to bring a fun focal point to your room.
Add statement furniture, whether it be a brightly painted sideboard or a sofa in an unexpected colour. Try smaller objects like vases and dried-coloured flowers.
Experiment with textures and materials, adding velvets, fringe or tassels, embroidered cushions or mirrored and iridescent finishes to add a playful touch.
Dopamine Decor is often associated with bold and vibrant colours, but softer hues like pastel tonescan also embody the trend in a more soothing and playful way.
Gold and metallic accents introduce texture and depth, whether it be gold light fixtures, brass hardware, gilded picture frames, or metallic fittings, which work perfectly in modern or vintage settings.
As Dopamine Decor continues to make waves in 2025, this vibrant and expressive trend proves that interior design is more than just aesthetics; it’s about creating spaces that continue to motivate and provide happiness. James concludes that this trend is about celebrating individuality and joy, helping homeowners create truly personal and inspiring interiors.
CRL Stone has extended its Quartz Collection with Cristallo Perla, a stunning new surface that offers a classic take on industrial-inspired design.
Timelessly elegant, CRL Stone’s new Cristallo Perla unites shades of grey to bring a touch of understated sophistication to interiors. With the fine grain of the quartz seamlessly complementing the long veining that runs through the surface, Cristallo Perla captures the enduring trend of quiet luxury while adding a touch of drama.
The latest addition to CRL Stone’s popular marble-effect Cristallo collection, renowned for its bold patterning and striking colours, Perla is perfect for those looking for worktops, splashbacks or feature walls to make an impactful visual impression.
Reimagining the trend for grey interiors, Cristallo Perla introduces warm, welcoming tones and an industrial vibe that adds character to classic or contemporary spaces. It provides a stylish, practical and durable alternative to marble and granite and makes the ultimate impression when used over large areas such as islands.
Ideal for high-impact public spaces as well as bathrooms and kitchens, this quartz surface offers designers scope to experiment with other urban materials, such as wood and metal, to create eye-catching, personalised interiors that will never date.
Incredibly versatile, Cristallo Perla is scratch, heat and stain resistant, while its non-porous design provides a hygienic, low-maintenance solution. Available in a polished finish, Cristallo Perla comes in a super jumbo 2010 x 3470mm slab measuring 20mm or 30mm thick and, like all CRL Quartz, it never needs to be sealed.
For more details, call CRL Stone on 01706 863600, or visit www.crlstone.co.uk
Manufacturer of high-quality tiles, RAK Ceramics,has expanded its Signature Collection with the introduction of the exquisite new Pontino range.
With travertine tiles making a strong comeback in interior design, the Pontino collection perfectly captures this timeless trend while bringing it into the modern era. Emulating the natural elegance of travertine, Pontino tiles combine the organic beauty of the stone with the durability and convenience of porcelain, making them ideal for commercial spaces such as hotels, as well as adding a touch of sophistication to kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas.
Thanks to their scratch and stain resistance, along with their ease of maintenance, Pontino tiles are both practical and stylish. Available in large-format sizes of 135x305cm and 120x280cm with thicknesses of 14.5mm and 6mm, respectively, as well as a 60x120cm option, these tiles offer exceptional versatility. Suitable for a wide range of applications, from walls and floors to countertops and furniture, they are perfect for both residential and commercial projects.
The Pontino range is crafted using advanced Sync Effect digital technology, which enables the creation of ultra-realistic patterns that reflect the rich textures and tones of travertine. Available in two sophisticated colours—Ivory and Light Grey—these tiles are designed to complement both classic and contemporary interiors.
For more information, please get in touch with RAK Ceramics UK, Tel: 01730 237850 Website: www.rakceramics.com/uk/
