Drummonds has unveiled a new addition to its family of cast iron bathtubs, the Newton. Said to offer a playful nod to mid-century Scandi design, the Newton features a generously rounded base. The bath’s body is subtly fluted to a broad rolled edge at the top and rests on four oversized bun feet. 

Drummonds’ creative director, James Lentaigne, said: “In fact, we began with a stark and playful geometry almost reminiscent of Mephis Milano, but the bath’s ultimate iteration became something much more pared back with an airiness and symmetry. Grounded in the human form, the organic curves of Scandinavian design have a soothing harmony that works well here.”

All Drummonds’ baths are made from solid cast iron using the time-honoured sand-casting technique first used by the finest Victorian foundries. Renowned for its mastery of enamelling and hand-finishing, each bath product is considered one-of-a-kind.

The business owns and operates three foundries that manufacture cast iron baths, brass fittings, and china sanitaryware. Drummonds’ head office and warehouse are located in Surrey, UK, with flagship showrooms in London and New York.

The evolution of the Blessed collection maintains its aesthetic foundation unchanged. Now also available in a freestanding bathtub version, in elongated oval or rectangle, the range dedicated to the world of bathroom design by Christophe Pillet is characterised by the material contrast between the outer and inner surfaces, offered in two different types of marble.

The result is an elegant antithesis, not only in colour but also in the texture of the natural stone, with different veins and nuances meeting at the top edge, crafted to achieve a minimal and striking thickness. Bianco Carrara and Bianco del Re are the options dedicated to the internal silhouette of the tub, while the exterior can be customized in a wide range of marbles, travertines, and semi-precious stones.

About Christopher Pillet

Christopher Pillet is a celebrated French designer known for his sleek, elegant approach to furniture, interior, and product design. Born in 1959, Pillet studied at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (ENSAD) in Paris and the Domus Academy in Milan, where he was influenced by masters like Philippe Starck. His work, characterised by clean lines and minimalist forms, spans collaborations with renowned brands such as Cappellini, Kartell, and L’Oréal. Pillet’s designs seamlessly blend modernist principles with a touch of French sophistication, making him a prominent figure in contemporary design and interior architecture.

UK bath manufacturer BC Designs has partnered with COAT Paints to launch an exclusive range of paints for their painted baths and basin collections.

BC Designs’ painted baths are among their most popular products. Not only do they offer visual appeal, but painted baths and basins also provide a way to introduce vibrant colours into the bathroom, a trend that has dominated the past seven years.

Retailers can now offer this exclusive paint range, featuring six unique colours: Smitten Pink, Fresh Coast, Pebble Beach, Sand Dune, Olive Garden, and Meadow View.

Keeley Sutcliffe, brand manager at BC Designs, says: “As part of our brand strategy to take ownership of the luxury end of the bathroom market, we will be working with like-minded brands to launch collaborations which strengthen our offering to our retailers. 

“The initial colour palette offers retailers a choice of popular colours such as blues, greens and neutrals in unique shades made to eco-formulas and with sustainability at the heart of the COAT brand.”

www.bcdesigns.co.uk

About Coat Paints

COAT Paints is a modern, eco-conscious paint company renowned for its high-quality, sustainable products. COAT offers a curated selection of premium paints which emphasise both style and environmental responsibility. Its paints are low in VOCs, ensuring a healthier indoor environment, and come in a range of contemporary colours crafted to suit any interior design.

Waters Baths of Ashbourne unveils its new Essence collection of compact contemporary stone freestanding baths and heralds the arrival of indulgent luxury bathing for the smaller room.

Mirroring the contemporary curves and smooth scoops of their full-sized counterparts in the Elements Collection, all four models in Waters Baths’ Essence collection promise the same high levels of luxury, comfort, and quality synonymous with this Great British brand but in a more absolute, pared down and measured form.  

Lee Frost, director of Waters Baths of Ashbourne, comments, “Knowing that space in UK bathrooms has been and will continue to be an issue, we wanted our retailers and bathroom designers to have the opportunity and potential to deliver the maximum of luxury within a limited space to meet their customers’ demands. While it would once have been unthinkable to add a freestanding bath to a smaller room, we’ve worked hard to create a variety of more compact designs that embody luxury and comfort; their quiet luxury speaking volumes when creating a statement in a more bijou-sized bathroom.”

Echoing the Element Collections’ silhouettes, the Escape, Aurora, Mist2 and Azure follow similar ergonomic lines as their larger counterparts; their beauty distilled to a concentrated form.  

Available in both a matt or gloss finish, the Essence Collection is crafted from incredibly tactile and warm-to-the-touch silken stone composite; combining the practical and ecological benefits of keeping the water warmer for longer and negating the need to top up with hot during a leisurely soak.  

This intelligent reimagination of luxury bathing broadens the potential and scope of possibilities for their growing network of hand-picked 400 independent retailers to help their customers bring blissful ritual to daily routine. 

The new Essence Collection is available from 1 February 2024.

Escape freestanding bath : 1550 x 765 x 560mm

Aurora freestanding bath : 1550 x 765 x 630mm

Azure freestanding bath : 1530 x 750 x 540mm

Mist 2 freestanding bath : 1510 x 765 x 540mm

watersbaths.co.uk