Kaldewei is launching the next chapter in its Puro bathtub series: the Puro Next. This refreshed model showcases a streamlined, contemporary design that blends elegance with practicality. Engineered for comfort and manufactured with durable, easy-to-clean materials, the Puro Next brings a sense of accessible luxury to a broad audience – from young couples and growing families to discerning mature homeowners.
The revamped Puro – the Puro Next series offers three options to cater for various needs: The Kaldewei Puro Next single-seater bathtub provides comfort for individual bathers thanks to a generous lying surface, the Kaldewei Puro Next Duo has ergonomic backrests at both ends enabling bathing for two should you so wish, and the Kaldewei Puro Next Combi combines relaxed bathing and refreshing showering in one product with a secure standing surface.
Available in six sizes, ranging from 160 x 70 cm to 190 x 90 cm, the series offers a wide range of bathroom solutions for various floor plans, enabling flexible and creative bathroom planning.
There are no compromises when it comes to the surface either: The tub made of glazed steel is impact and scratch resistant, does not discolour and remains impeccable even under heavy use; as shown by the extensive use in busy hotel bathrooms and private bathing oases.
Modern Design: Sleek and Safety
A highlight of the Kaldewei Puro Next is its extra-flat tub edge, with a height of only 10 mm. This dimension enhances its elegant appearance. The precise radii and low edge enable seamless integration of the Kaldewei Puro Next into a tiled surface. A generous floor length and the ergonomic back slope with a softly tapered neck area ensure a comfortable lying position. At the same time, the ideal entry height and optional grips make it perfect for use at every stage of life.
The glazed surface creates a refined appearance and also allows the tub to shine again quickly and effortlessly after each bath. Additionally, surface finishes such as Invisible Grip or Antislip can be requested to provide extra slip resistance in the Kaldewei Puro Next bathtub.
The newly updated Puro bathtub series shows the contemporary evolution of one of its most popular product families. With a refined, flat tub edge and a sleek, modern aesthetic, the redesigned Puro combines timeless elegance with exceptional comfort and ease of maintenance. It is engineered to meet the needs of all generations.
Roca is introducing Sal and Noya – two new acrylic baths that combine elegant design, functional features, and everyday practicality. Crafted from durable, lightweight acrylic, these models offer a compact footprint, long-lasting performance, and installation flexibility – all at a competitive price, especially when compared to composite alternatives.
Designed to fit seamlessly in any space
With clean lines and minimalist profiles, Sal (a back-to-wall model) and Noya (a freestanding bath) are designed to integrate effortlessly into a wide variety of interiors. Noya features a gently contoured oval shape for an organic, spa-like ambience, while Sal presents a more architectural, rectangular silhouette. The back-to-wall format of Sal sits flush against the wall, saving valuable floor space without compromising the freestanding look.
Both baths measure just 1650 x 750mm – smaller than a standard drop-in single or double-ended acrylic bath with panels, making them ideal for compact bathrooms or multifunctional family spaces where freestanding options are often not considered. Their 5 mm–thick bath walls also help maximise internal bathing space within a compact footprint.
Manufactured from high-quality acrylic reinforced with fibreglass, Sal and Noya are significantly lighter than traditional composite alternatives. This makes them easier to install, particularly in upstairs bathrooms or when retrofitting, while still offering strength and durability.
Acrylic also provides excellent resistance to cracking, meaning these baths remain in top condition for longer. The modern construction allows for slimmer walls, giving Noya a refined, elegant edge. With compact dimensions, both models require less water per fill than larger freestanding baths – ideal for eco-conscious households seeking sustainable luxury.
Practical Features with Style
Sal and Noya feature a central drain and an integrated overflow system with a discreet slim slot. This maintains their clean, contemporary look and simplifies cleaning, helping keep them pristine for years.
Sal also includes a cleverly integrated shelf – perfect for homes where wall-mounted taps aren’t feasible, whether due to structural restrictions, rental conditions or aesthetic preferences. This design allows for deck-mounted taps, enabling quick and low-disruption installation, and helps reduce overall costs.
As cost-effective alternatives to Roca’s premium Stonex® composite baths, Sal and Noya deliver the brand’s renowned craftsmanship, comfort and style – at a more affordable price point. Noya is priced at £1,884 and Sal at £1,920, with both models backed by a 25-year product guarantee.
“With their sleek styling, innovative features and long-lasting performance, Sal and Noya offer a new standard in everyday luxury,” says Natalie Bird, brand marketing manager at Roca. “We designed these baths to meet the real needs of modern homes – whether that’s easier installation, more sustainable water usage or simply beautiful design that doesn’t cost the earth. It’s all about making luxury feel more accessible, without compromising on quality.”
Noya freestanding acrylic bath, 1650 x 750mm, £1,884
Sal back-to-wall acrylic bath, 1650 x 750mm, £1,920
Responding to increasing demand for softer, design-led bathroom aesthetics, BC Designs has unveiled the Wivenhoe – a new freestanding bath that blends timeless form with modern functionality.
Cast from BC Designs Cian® solid surface material, the Wivenhoe bath offers a beautifully smooth, high-gloss finish that feels as good as it looks. Non-porous and easy to maintain, the material is both durable and practical, making it ideal for everyday use without compromising on style. Available in either polished white or silk matte, the Wivenhoe is a fantastic choice that will sit comfortably in both classic and contemporary settings, pairing just as easily with warm metallics and textured stone as it does with minimalist monochrome palettes.
Measuring 1800mm, this generously sized double-ended bath features sloping sides for comfort, making it ideal for solo or shared bathing. With a capacity of 180 litres, the Wivenhoe delivers a deep, luxurious soak, all while maintaining a refined silhouette that suits both spacious and compact bathrooms.
Designed with flexibility in mind, the Wivenhoe is compatible with both floor-standing and wall-mounted taps, allowing homeowners and designers to exercise complete creative control over the final look. As with all BC Designs baths, it comes with a 10-year manufacturer’s guarantee.
Renowned bath maker BC Designs has launched the Sculptura bath, a striking new addition to its Acrymite range. Designed to bring a bold yet timeless aesthetic to modern bathrooms, the bath’s unique abstract geometry adds a sculptural presence to any bathroom while maintaining a refined elegance that won’t date over time.
Crafted in a high-quality gloss white Acrymite finish, Sculptura is not just a bath—it’s a centrepiece. Made from reinforced acrylic panels seamlessly joined to create a one-piece appearance, the patented Acrymite material retains room heat for a comfortable and warm bathing experience, as well as being resistant to deterioration.
Measuring 1690mm in length, it boasts a generously deep bathing space, ensuring a luxurious and immersive soak.
Adam Smith, National Sales Manager at BC Designs, says: “With Sculptura, we wanted to push the boundaries of modern bath design while keeping it practical and accessible.
“Launching as part of the Acrymite range, it offers retailers with a more affordable and distinct bath, that they would otherwise expect as part of our Cian Collection. It has been designed to be a real showstopper and unique within our industry.”
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.
Duravit’s bathroom design solutions, combining Scandinavian minimalism with Japanese-inspired Zen aesthetics, have been used to enhance the renovation of Villa Schjøtt in Bergen, Norway. The villa, designed by the renowned Geir Grung in the 1960s, has undergone a sensitive refurbishment led by Michelsens to retain its architectural heritage while embracing modern living standards.
Innovative design with Duravit’s Zencha, ME by Starck, and C.1 collections
Villa Schjøtt’s five bathrooms showcase the harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetics with Duravit’s Zencha, ME by Starck, and C.1 product ranges. The master bathroom features a striking Zencha freestanding bathtub, while Zencha above-counter basins and matching vanity units create a stylish, consistent look across the other bathrooms. The ME by Starck wall-mounted toilets complement the contemporary design, and Duravit’s hand-held and overhead showers ensure a clean, streamlined aesthetic.
Quality meets sustainability
Designed by Grung, the villa’s emphasis on clear geometric lines, large glass panels, and an open-plan design seamlessly connects interior and exterior spaces. In this renovation, Michelsens have embraced the villa’s iconic materials, such as concrete, glass, and wood, to retain its timeless elegance. Indirect lighting enhances the transition between the materials, while large glass panels allow natural daylight to flood the interiors. The bathrooms’ designs echo this philosophy, offering a calm, Zen-like atmosphere that aligns perfectly with the villa’s architectural vision.
Duravit’s commitment to excellence
The bathroom solutions chosen for Villa Schjøtt exemplify Duravit’s commitment to creating stylish, functional, and sustainable bathroom designs. The Zencha collection’s minimalist design principles, combined with high-quality functionality, make it the ideal choice for high-end residential renovations. Duravit’s extensive range offers products that are as visually striking as they are durable, elevating the design of any bathroom.
Bath maker BC Designs has launched its latest bathroom centrepiece in the form of a new freestanding bath.
The Copper/Acrylic Boat Bath is larger than most in the BC Designs bath product portfolio, standing at 1800mm in length.
Made from pure copper on the outside, the acrylic inner contrasts beautifully against the warm patina of the copper exterior.
As the new bath features the extensive use of copper, there are also benefits to the metal and its hygiene factor. Copper is somewhat of a supermetal and kills common viruses (everyday colds, etc.) within minutes and COVID-19 within a couple of hours.
Pair the new Copper/Acrylic Boat Bath with a matching copper roll-top basin for an opulent finish.
Victoria + Albert Baths has ruled the world of relaxation with the Tombolo bath rack for years and is thrilled to announce an update to the collection: an indulgent Black finish with exposed wood edges.
Available in three sizes to suit different baths, the extended range is shaped from laminated marine plywood, tackling even the steamiest conditions in a bathroom. With gently bevelled cut-outs for two wine glasses and a broad flat space for candles, chocolates or a book, the bath rack encourages relaxation and indulgence.
Alongside the current White, Walnut and Oak options, the new Black addition adds sophistication to the room and effortlessly elevates any bathing experience. Although specifically designed with Victoria + Albert baths in mind, they will fit many other freestanding baths, where the width of the bath matches the two ‘peaks’ on each end of the rack.
Bringing natural materials into the bathroom is growing in popularity, and the ambition to create a more tactile, sensual space continues. The Tombolo is a simple way to add style, practicality and a touch of luxury to a freestanding bath.
Victoria + Albert Baths’ new Tombolo 9 in Black is priced from £410.26 (incl. VAT) at vandabaths.com.
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.
Inclusive design is becoming more accepted in general bathroom projects. It ensures that buildings not only meet accessibility requirements but also creates a welcoming environment that caters to the needs of all users. In today’s world, it makes sense to deliver accessible spaces that serve all physical abilities, including mobility challenges, sensory impairments, and age-related conditions.
Hewi product manager Florian Haude agrees, “Accessible design is increasingly becoming the standard in architecture and product design. The focus is particularly on universal design, which makes products and rooms accessible to all people, regardless of their abilities. For example, floor-level showers are not only practical for people with limited mobility but also offer comfort and safety for all age groups. Combined with non-slip surfaces, grab rails and shower seats, an accessible bathroom becomes the norm, combining functionality and aesthetics.”
Easy elegance
Ideal Standard
According to the World Health Organization, over one billion people—about 15% of the global population—live with some disability*, and one in five people are 65 or over. Creating beautiful, inclusive spaces ensures everyone can experience the same level of comfort and enjoyment which makes it a win-win for developers.
Ideal Standard’s senior designer Yiota Toumba comments, “Building or upgrading bathrooms to be more accessible and comfortable for elderly or less mobile residents is one of the most impactful steps developers and housing managers can take. This will both greatly improve quality of life for residents and increase a property’s value.”
Ideal Standard seamlessly blends stylish design with thoughtful functionality. Its Concept Freedom range, designed in collaboration with Studio Levien, offers considerate features for users with mobility impairments. For example, the collection includes wall-hung, back-to-wall, and close-coupled WCs that are 25% higher than average, reducing knee pressure and improving comfort.
Axess all areas
KEUCO AXESS
Accessible showers also ensure safety and comfort for all users. Key features include barrier-free entry, which allows easy access for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility. Adjustable showerheads, grab bars, and non-slip flooring enhance safety, while a shower seat offers a convenient resting option. By integrating inclusive design, these product lines ensure accessibility is seamlessly integrated into everyday life.
Several companies are leading the way in this area, offering a wide range of products to ensure safety and comfort. KEUCO is one such brand. As the demand for barrier-free bathroom concepts continues to grow, so has KEUCO’s product offering. Its ranges support physical disabilities and comprise highly functional but beautifully designed products that ensure comfort and safety in the bathroom.
KEUCO’s ranges include ergonomically designed PLAN CARE shower products, IXMO shower fittings, including shower rails and railing systems, KEUCO AXESS (pictured above and top), and a sustainable and cross-generational wetroom rail system that can be flexibly adapted to suit any space.
Accessible accessories
HEWI Tilting Mirror
Thanks to growing innovation in the industry, accessible design is not limited to the shower or bath. A growing range of products means inclusivity is easily accommodated in every aspect of the bathroom. Adaptive accessories play a vital role in ensuring usability for all; for example, mirrors placed at accessible heights help individuals in wheelchairs or with limited mobility use them easily.
As an expert in barrier-free sanitary solutions, HEWI has introduced an exciting addition to its product lineup: the motorised tilting mirror. This new model offers extra ease and functionality – the tilt function can be adjusted with precision up to a 28° angle, all controlled wirelessly via a sleek wall switch.
Freshen up
TOTO NEOREST WX
Shower toilets offer significant benefits when it comes to accessible design. These toilets provide a hygienic, gentler and more effective cleaning method than traditional toilet paper. These options are especially beneficial for individuals with limited mobility, sensitive skin or arthritis. The latest models have been designed to let users adjust water pressure and temperature – this helps promote independence and reduces the need for assistance. Thanks to their ergonomic design, comfort is enhanced, and water-saving features make them an environmentally responsible choice. If designers wish to prioritise inclusivity, shower toilets offer a practical solution.
Kazuki Osugi, general manager of TOTO UK, explains the importance of new technology, “If people lose strength and mobility, things like going to the toilet can become very difficult. It’s an unpleasant experience to feel helpless in such intimate moments – especially for people who wish to live self-determined lives with dignity. Designing an appropriate bathroom is an important step to keep people going to the toilet as long as possible without assistance. A TOTO WASHLET bidet toilet with various features is a great solution for hospitality environments.”
TOTO’s NEOREST WX features the latest WASHLET technology. This new design cleverly conceals advanced features while maintaining a sleek and minimalist aesthetic. The NEOREST WX is one of TOTO’s premium offerings, showcasing the brand’s commitment to luxury, hygiene, and comfort.
Child’s play
HEWI
Using colour in residences where children with disabilities and special needs are cared for can promote a positive and supportive environment. Colours influence mood, behaviour, and cognitive function, helping create spaces that are calming, stimulating, or comforting, depending on the child’s needs.
HEWI’s products for children are not only designed in uplifting colours but also meet a variety of requirements: They are safe, easy to use, and robust. In addition, they are easy to clean and hygienic. Products used in cots, nurseries, kindergartens, or schools must withstand high loads over the long term. HEWI products for children meet all these requirements.
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KEUCO has launched a new addition to its PLAN collection: the PLAN blue thermostatic bathtub mixer. This wall-mounted solution combines timeless, contemporary design with functionality, making it a perfect fit for various bathroom styles.
Designed for new builds and renovations, the PLAN blue mixer discreetly conceals water supply connections behind two round decor discs. The handles on either side allow users to easily adjust the water temperature and flow rate.
Safety is paramount, as the mixer features a temperature block set at 38 °C to minimise scalding risks. The centrally positioned spout and conveniently located shower hose connection enhance usability.
The slender design of the PLAN blue series complements existing thermostatic shower mixers and is further supported by a wide range of accessories for bathtubs, showers, and washbasins. Available in classic chrome or bold matt black, these options cater to diverse design needs, making them suitable for modern bathrooms in hotels, healthcare facilities, and private residences.
