Tavo, by Tissino, is a versatile new range of shower screens designed to enhance the bathroom experience. Focusing on both aesthetics and functionality, Tavo offers a wide variety of options to suit all design preferences.
Tavo’s shower screens will be available to retailers to purchase in three finishes: Chrome, Black, and Brushed Brass. This is coupled with several glass options, including Ultra Clear, Grey, and Fluted designs that not only enhance the look of a bathroom but also ensure durability and easy maintenance.
With 15 different glass sizes available across all finishes, Tavo provides the flexibility to create a tailored shower space that fits any layout or size requirement. Examples include front panel with arm, front panel with side panel, walkthrough panel, and more complex configurations including front panel with corner panel, side panel & flipper panel.
Tavo is part of Tissino’s Esclusiva range, which means it is available to retailers only in stores at Tissino partners.
UK tapware and shower supplier Methven has launched the Carlow Sink Mixer range, a new range expertly engineered using only the highest quality materials.
Deva by Methven’s Carlow kitchen taps come complete with a 12-year warranty, guaranteeing value for money and customer satisfaction.
Emma Foster, head of marketing & product at Deva by Methven, said: “Our Carlow Sink Mixers are designed to be both stylish and durable, making them an ideal choice for those who want to combine aesthetics and functionality in their kitchens. Crafted from premium materials, the mixers offer excellent design, versatility with all types of water systems, and the option to add a flow regulator to reduce water wastage.
With the added assurance of a 12-year warranty, customers can trust in their long-term reliability and value.”
Featuring a swan neck spout, the Carlow sink mixer range is available in five different finishes – Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Brushed Brass, Copper, and Matte Black. The Carlow range offers homeowners a choice of luxury, high quality tapware to suit all modern kitchen styles.
For efficiency when in use, the Carlow Sink Mixer has cone shaped handles and is fitted with ¼ turn ceramic discs making them easy to operate. The high spout allows ultimate access to your sink for washing up needs.
The Carlow collection is available immediately via Deva by Methven’s nationwide network of experienced distributors with an RRP starting at £192 and is supported by first class aftersales servicing and support.
For more information, customers can visit https://deva-uk.com/ or contact the office on 0800 195 1602 for details on their local Area Sales Manager.
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.
According to ONS data, more households were multigenerational in 2021 (2.1%) than in 2011 (1.8%). This is symptomatic of an ageing population and increased economic pressure and means multigenerational living has emerged as a decisive trend within the housing sector. This shift underscores a growing recognition of the value of shared living arrangements that cater to families’ needs. The architectural community is adapting to this trend by creating spaces that not only accommodate multiple generations but also reflect preferences for style and functionality.
Of paramount importance in the intergenerational bathroom is the shower, which plays a vital role in ensuring that all family members can use the space safely. Product manager of HEWI, Florian Haude emphasises, “The shower in an intergenerational bathroom should offer support, flexibility and safety to all users in equal measure. In addition to a shower base that is flush with the floor, non-slip floor coverings and thermostats with scald protection, seating and hand-hold options should also be taken into account for a multigeneration bathroom shower.”
Kaldewei Shower Surfaces
Kaldewei shower surfaces are perfect for both multigenerational families and accessible living. With over 25 colours, each shower tray can be perfectly matched to the bathtub and washbasins in the room. In addition, Kaldewei transparent Invisible Grip prevents slipping on the shiniest shower surfaces. It works on the glossiest of their steel enamel surfaces and has no impact on the feeling underfoot, nor is the hold diminished when using soap, shower gel, or shampoo as the invisible micro-structuring of the enamel continues to provide a particularly strong grip underfoot.
Divine Design
Acquabella Halo Shower Tray
Alongside safety, the demand for sleek, high-performance bathroom solutions remains a key trend as consumers prioritise minimalist designs that create a sense of openness.
Acquabella’s design team agrees, “The latest trends in shower design reflect a blend of luxury, functionality, and sustainability, emphasising both aesthetics and user experience. Bathrooms are increasingly designed as open, minimalist areas that serve multiple functions. Features like walk-in showers, wall-hung toilets and integrated basins not only maximise usable space but also contribute to a streamlined, clutter-free look.”
The Acquabella Halo shower tray exemplifies this philosophy thanks to its thoughtfully engineered design. Featuring a subtle slope and a thicker border, the tray efficiently channels water flow into a long, narrow drain, ensuring optimal drainage without compromising on style. Its overall elegance and minimalistic appeal make the Halo shower tray a versatile choice that seamlessly complements a variety of bathroom styles.
Originally introduced in 2022, the Halo shower tray was initially only available in the Slate version with a slate-effect texture. However, it is now also offered in the Zero finish.
Sleek & Spacious
BetteAir Shower Tray
When it comes to residential or commercial design, large format trays create a sense of space, making the area more inviting and providing a seamless transition between the shower and the surrounding area. With fewer grout lines, cleaning is easier, which helps maintain hygiene. Additionally, large format trays can be customised in various sizes and finishes, allowing architects and designers to achieve a tailored look that complements their overall design.
Sven Rensinghoff, head of marketing and product development at Bette states: “In both residential and hospitality settings, there is now the opportunity to provide large, stylish shower trays that also have safety and hygiene benefits. Glazed titanium-steel shower trays come in an extensive range of sizes and can be fitted level with the floor to provide a durable, easy-to-clean surface.”
Bette glazed titanium-steel shower trayshave an invisible, smooth, and easy-to-clean anti-slip surface that provides the highest level of slip protection (Group C to DIN EN 16165) and is guaranteed for 30 years. Available in 70 sizes and 30 matt and gloss colours, they are strong and stable, even in the largest 2000 x 900mm and 1800 x 1000mm dimensions.
A Warm Welcome
HEWI WARM TOUCH
Texture can evoke an array of emotions, making it a compelling element in design. Positive haptics—those tactile sensations that feel pleasing to the touch—can be skillfully integrated into accessible design to enhance the user experience. By selecting finishes that provide satisfying physical feedback, designers can create environments that are easy on the eye and invite engagement and comfort. This intentional focus on texture helps foster a deeper connection between users and their surroundings, ensuring every interaction is enjoyable and meaningful.
The HEWI WARM TOUCH edition has a pleasantly temperate surface, which is particularly beneficial for people with a heightened sensitivity to cold. The 801 range features an elegant chrome look and, thanks to its special coating, the tactile properties of polyamide.
Plug & Play
Saniflo Modulo-XL-Luxe-Brooklyn
The growing demand for multigenerational living arrangements also highlights the necessity for innovative bathroom solutions that cater to a retrofit solution. This is particularly relevant for homeowners facing unexpected circumstances that require the swift addition of a bathroom. By delivering adaptable options, these solutions can enhance functionality and comfort in shared living spaces.
The latest offerings from Saniflo, the Modulo and Modulo XL, address this need by providing complete bathroom pods that seamlessly integrate into bedrooms, promoting both convenience and privacy. Modulo’s compact design, featuring a shower and basin, is perfect for smaller spaces, while Modulo XL adds a wall-hung WC for enhanced functionality. These retrofitted innovations optimise living spaces and foster inclusivity, making homes more adaptable for families of all ages and lifestyles.
Amanda Mills, marketing manager of Sanilfo UK agrees and explains the reasoning behind its new range: “Retrofitting bathrooms to support all ages is essential due to the ageing population and as more families consider multi-generational living. Thoughtful design features, like walk-in showers, grab bars, and adjustable fixtures, create spaces that balance safety, comfort, and style. Investing in these updates not only future-proofs homes but also demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity, enhancing home value and usability for every generation. Multi-gen retrofitted bathrooms provide lasting peace of mind, supporting independence and comfort for everyone from toddlers to seniors.”
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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.
Introducing SIONA, the latest Kudos 8mm semi-frameless shower panel and enclosure collection. Made in Britain, the range includes pivot and sliding doors, as well as walk-in panels in both chrome and matt black profile finishes. Each panel proudly stands at 2 metres in height, has Lifeshield protection for easy cleaning and is backed by the Kudos Lifetime Guarantee.
Siona is positioned neatly between the Divera 6mm and Ultimate 8mm ranges as part of the Kudos Core Collection. All the glass panels in the new Siona collection are 8mm toughened glass; the pivot doors feature a quality barrel hinge mechanism, the slider doors a double roller ensuring a smooth sliding action, and all come complete with concealed fittings and crystal-clear seals.
The Siona Walk-In range features 8 popular panel sizes from 700mm to 1400mm in width and they can all be installed on the KStone or Connect2 shower trays from Kudos or on a wetroom floor like Aqua4Ma. Two deflector panels complement the design offering either a foldaway or hinged action and designed to control any overspray. The sliding door can be used to create corner, recess and 3-sided enclosures up to 1500mm wide, and the pivot door comes in sizes ranging from 800mm to 1400mm and is ideal for the larger bathroom.
Kudos is a showering product brand that trades as RONAL Bathrooms UK. The Kudos brand is designed and manufactured in the UK, producing shower products at their Cumbria facility since 1999. The Kudos portfolio includes shower enclosures, shower trays, over-bath screens, and wet-room solutions that are 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
For over 60 years, Saniflo has excelled at enhancing homes and buildings with its innovative pumps and macerators. The latest offerings, Modulo and Modulo XL, enable the creation of complete bathrooms within bedrooms through two convenient all-in-one solutions. Modulo features a pod-style design with a shower and basin, while Modulo XL incorporates a shower, basin, and wall-hung WC.
These bathroom pods come with various profile and glass options, including white profiles with white glass, black profiles with black glass, and black profiles with white glass. Installation of a new en-suite can be completed in just 2 to 3 days, requiring only basic electrical access and small-bore pipework. Where waste discharge presents challenges, a Saniflo pump can be included as part of the installation package.
Both Modulo models offer a luxurious version with a sliding door shower, a chic vanity unit with a basin, and a modern towel rail, as well as a standard version featuring a curtain rail shower and a washbasin with a mixer tap. Each model is equipped with a contemporary mechanical shower valve and handset.
The bathroom pods can be positioned in a recess or corner, with a pivot door for easy access. In the shower area, a self-supporting Biocryl platform rests on height-adjustable feet, complemented by finishing plinths and opaque white glass back panels. The ceiling is crafted from white honeycomb polypropylene and includes two integrated LED spotlights. Additional features include a mirror, glass shelves, towel hook, ventilation grill, 220 V socket, and a floor mat, with all glass treated for anti-limescale properties for effortless cleaning post-installation.
Modulo and Modulo XL are perfect solutions for boutique hotels, bed and breakfasts, guest houses, modular buildings, or any homeowner looking to expand living space in a basement, garage, barn, or other external structures. They present a new opportunity for installers to deliver swift and efficient bathroom solutions to their clients.
Amanda Mills, marketing manager at Saniflo, states, “The new Modulo and Modulo XL make it easy to add a practical yet stylish en-suite to an existing bedroom. This will be particularly appealing to many small boutique hotels, bed and breakfast owners with shared bathroom facilities for guests, and domestic households needing an additional bathroom. It’s also an excellent opportunity for manufacturers of modular buildings seeking a complete bathroom solution.”
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.
Flair Showers has added Brushed Nickel and Brushed Bronze finishes to its popular ETO range of shower doors; the new colour was previewed at Kbb Birmingham.
ETO by Flair includes infold, hinge and sliding doors in addition to corner entry enclosures and quadrants. Finishes available include Silver, Matte Black, Brushed Brass and the soon-to-be-available (this summer) Brushed Nickel and Brushed Bronze finishes.
With a wide range of widths available, ETO can be specified in both large family bathrooms and compact spaces.
Designed for long-lasting high performance, the two-metre-high shower doors are constructed with 8 mm toughened safety glass with Clearview hydrophobic coating for an effortless shine. Clearvue also resists the build-up of limescale and grime on the glass surface for easy cleaning.
for a winning aesthetic, ETO enclosures include fully concealed interior fixings and ultra-clear door seals. Suitable for either a shower tray or wetroom installation, the ETO collection panels are available in a variety of door styles. For smaller bathrooms, the unique design of the ETO infold door ensures minimal space is taken up when it opens outwards while still affording generous access to the shower zone.
The ETO infold doors boast a magnetic linkage system, allowing users to move the shower door smoothly and seamlessly. The sliding doors in the range close gently with a controlled cushion close magnetic system. The ETO hinge doors boast countersunk curved hinges for a flush interior finish that is easy to clean. For a simple but secure installation, the ETO collection benefits from Flair’s patented “Click Fit” assembly system. The tapered dovetail joint locks securely into position, giving a flush connection between the vertical and horizontal profiles, providing maximum structural integrity within every door.
Ronan O’Grady, lead product designer of Flair Showers, says: “Consumers with high demands on their shower look for something stylish, that is good quality and built to last. This was our vision when creating our modern, robust, ETO range of framed shower enclosures.
“The addition of our new finishes, Brushed Nickel and Brushed Bronze, will enhance any space with their soft glow and low maintenance luxury. Designed for long lasting high performance, while offering clever innovations to enhance the user’s showering experience, our ETO range is the perfect combination of elegance and practicality.”
For more information on the Flair ETO collection of shower enclosures, including the brand new Brushed Nickel and Brushed Bronze finishes, or to become a Flair Showers retail partner, please contact sales@flairshowers.co.uk
Pictured top: The Flair ETO infold shower door in the brand new, muted yet elegant, Brushed Nickel finish (available Summer 2024).
Pictured bottom:Surround yourself with the beauty of Flair’s ETO shower door collection. The ETO enclosure at the Largy waterfall in Brushed Brass
Flair Showers launched its ILI collection of shower doors in the UK at kbb Birmingham 2024. The ILI range of 1950mm high shower doors is available in three finishes – silver, matte black and brushed brass.
Designed with young families in mind, door options include bi-fold, slider and hinge doors in addition to sliding and hinged quadrants. Non-standard door widths are also used to cater to any configuration.
ILI is crafted from 6 mm toughened safety glass with a clear hydrophobic coating that resists the build-up of limescale and grime on the surface to maintain a spotless and sparkling clean finish.
The smooth curvature of the handle creates a truly ergonomic and tactile experience for the user while providing the additional benefit of an integrated towel or robe hook. The minimalist profiles and neatly curved hinges present simple, clean lines to the door aesthetic and complement the uniquely crafted handle design.
The new range is easy to fit thanks to Flair’s patented “Click Fit” screw-free assembly system. The tapered dovetail joint locks securely into position, connecting the vertical and horizontal profiles seamlessly. Furthermore, every ILI door style is fully reversible for either a left or right-hand configuration and ideal for wetroom and shower tray installation.
Ronan O’Grady, lead product designer at Flair Showers, says: “Key to every Flair product design are the stages of the family lifecycle. The ILI range is designed with young families in mind, its minimalist but robust frames are contrasted by gentle curvature and pillow shaped forms. It’s a range that celebrates functionality, colour and carefully considered features.”
“At Flair, we aim to create joy for our customers. We have introduced our ILI collection of shower doors that boasts aesthetically pleasing designs with clever functional innovations to ensure our retail partners can offer a showering solution that enhances both the bathroom space, and the consumers’ experience too. Consumers can embrace everyday adventures with ILI.”
Whatever your age, standing safely in the bathtub or shower is important; Invisible Grip is the new super anti-slip surface finish from Kaldewei. It works on the glossiest of their steel enamel surfaces, and the feeling when your skin meets the shining, plastic-free Kaldewei surface is pleasant. The grip does not diminish when using soap, shower gel, shampoo or simply when there is contact with water as the invisible micro-structuring of the enamel continues to provide a particularly strong grip underfoot.
Glamour and safety in the bathroom
LGA Bautechnik confirms the anti-slip properties according to quality class C for wet barefoot areas according to DIN EN 16165. This is particularly relevant for the planning of barrier-free bathrooms.
Even when dry, the Invisible Grip finish does not alter the brilliant gleam of the Kaldewei steel enamel surface and is available in Alpine White for shower areas and bathtubs. This means it provides safety and introduces a touch of modern glamour to the bathroom. The micro structure can be cleaned just as easily as a normal enamel surface. An explanatory video can be seen at https://www.kaldewei.de/produkte/invisible-grip/, which demonstrates how the new surface treatment works.
“With Invisible Grip, Kaldewei offers an innovative solution for the modern bathroom that increases the feeling of safety without compromising on the visual appearance, feeling underfoot and hygiene. Carefree showering and bathing with aesthetic aspirations become everyday normality”, says Yvonne Piu, head of global marketing at Kaldewei.
Like all the products in the Luxstainability®World from Kaldewei, Invisible Grip stands for uncompromising safety and trust combined with a highly aesthetic surface finish. Invisible Grip demonstrates Kaldewei’s special innovative competence, for which the premium manufacturer has been awarded the seal of the Bescheinigungsstelle Forschungszulage (BSFZ) (Certification body for research grants).
Even when using soap, shower gel and shampoo or simply when there is contact with water, the invisible microstructuring of the enamel provides a particularly strong grip.
Tested standing safety: LGA Bautechnik confirms the anti-slip properties according to quality class C for wet barefoot areas according to DIN EN 16165
