The rooms of a hotel should be as individual as the guests. HEWI offers the possibility of flexibly adapting the bathrooms to the needs of the guests. If a guest requires support, the mobile shower seats and support folding handles can be integrated quickly and easily into the respective room (see top image). The proven fastening technology is easy to use and does not require any tools.
Cleaning staff can quickly and easily add and remove the mobile folding support handles and shower seats.
If they are no longer required, a discreet cover cap conceals the permanently installed mounting plate. This allows hoteliers to increase their occupancy rate by allocating barrier-free rooms to all guests without them even noticing. The mobile solutions offer the same functionality as permanently installed support folding handles and shower seats (see bottom image).
Of course, the mobile solutions also offer maximum flexibility in the field of professional care and in the home. Mobile shower seats and folding support handles are available in various designs and versions and thus enable optimal solutions for all requirements.
Kocoon is a new self-contained shower cubicle from the Kinedo range by Saniflo.
It combines luxury shower walls with a chrome frame, low level shower tray and overhead rain shower, handset and valve in one package to provide a stunning centrepiece in the bathroom. Whether for domestic customers, accommodation providers or manufacturers of modular buildings the Kocoon is a contemporary, designer shower solution that stands out from the rest.
This new cubicle offers a choice of three coloured shower wall options, including a tile pattern that makes for a stunning feature wall using on-trend natural colours in grey, grey with tile pattern and beige with tile pattern. The low level shower trays are textured for safe showering and available in two modern colours; white and taupe to complement the walls.
An exceptional quality, ultra-thin rainshower head is supplied part of the whole package. A modern square shape it is manufactured from stainless steel and combines with an exposed thermostatic valve with mixer handles and an integrated handset and hose. An anti-twist hose features on the handset for ease of use, whilst the valve doubles up as a handy shelf for easy storage of – and access to – bottles of bathroom products.
The versatile Kocoon is available in multiple sizes and configurations from 1000mm to 1700mm for corner and recess installations and either right or left hand fitting. Sizes include bath replacement models which can be fitted in the exact place of a standard UK sized bath. As with all Kinedo cubicles installation is simple and straightforward and requires no silicone. Thanks to clever and intuitive assembly it is completely watertight. All glass panels and doors are 8mm thick and feature Cristal Plus to minimise water marks and for ease of maintenance. Options include a central frosted panel on the glass and feet for raised settings, supplied with a cut-able plinth. There is a choice of sliding or saloon doors to suit all bathroom settings.
For a product that is durable, low maintenance and stands out from the crowd then the Kocoon is worth a look.
The new Aqualisa Smart Quartz Collection delivers intuitive control, stunning good looks as well as personalisation and convenience. The established Quartz name has been retained to launch a new generation of showers with an exceptional level of connectivity, including breakthrough voice activation, wifi connectivity and app control.
App technology allows the homeowner to control the smart digital shower via WIFI, connecting through residential WIFI networks to the Aqualisa Smart Valve (ASV) using safe and secure best practice for IoT/Connected devices. It utilises the simplest on-boarding techniques possible to establish secure and robust connection with the ASV via WIFI. It is voice activation and personalisation that will make it stand out against the competition since it integrates with established smart home eco-systems via voice control – using Alexa.
The range consists of Quartz Blue, the introduction to the smart showering revolution for the new Collection, and Quartz Classic, now with added smart technology, and top of the range Quartz Touch, every member of the family can activate their own personal shower requirement – created and saved on the App for the perfect, consistently repeated showering experience.
For installers, the new Smart Quartz Collection is a great proposition for new build, self-build or renovation projects, principally because the unique Aqualisa Smart Valve – the brains of the new smart collection – can be located up to 10 metres away from the shower itself, providing unbelievable flexibility in installation. Installers will find this new product range easy to sell, impressing their customers with the benefits of connectivity – voice activation being a major unique selling point.
“’Alexa turn my shower on’ will quickly become a familiar command in homes with a new Aqualisa Smart Quartz Collection shower”, says Aqualisa CEO, Colin Sykes. “The Quartz excellence established from the early two thousands has now reached new heights and will offer homeowners the most sophisticated showering experience available. Despite the advent of the smart home and the arrival of a myriad of smart products, the suggestion, even five years ago, that showers would take this huge step into the world of smart technology would have been difficult to imagine. Thanks to Aqualisa, this is now a reality. It seems the most natural development for them to take, but we’re delighted it’s us introducing this technology to the UK and Ireland”, he adds.
For more exciting news on these exceptional new showers, head for www.aqualisa.co.uk or to the Aqualisa You Tube channel where you can find all the information you could possibly need, including access to multiple application videos that explain the complete smart showering experience. It’s time to develop a closer relationship with your shower – courtesy of Aqualisa.
There’s no easier and quicker way to install an enamelled shower surface: thanks to the low-profile support, it takes just a few steps to install the Kaldewei Conoflat, Cayonoplan, Superplan, Superplan Plus and Scona showers directly onto a suitably prepared floor. Shower surface, tray support and central support are already preassembled, perfectly coordinated and easy to handle. This benefits installers as they save time on the installation and therefore increase their efficiency.
Preassembled system in one package Using the low-profile support, Kaldewei showers can be installed very quickly and easily onto the floor or, if necessary, directly onto the tiles. The enamelled shower surface, tray support and central support are delivered in one package as a preassembled system solution. This provides the optimum solution for time-saving fitting in almost every installation situation, whether with a tiled, concrete or wooden floor.
Simple and standard-compliant installation A floor recess is only required for the waste fitting. Thanks to the low built height, Kaldewei showers can be virtually installed at floor level. It takes just a few steps to install the enamelled shower surfaces onto the floor. For standard-compliant sealing, Kaldewei recommends the Flex sealing kit that can be integrated with the greatest of ease into the surrounding bathroom sealing.
Persuasive material properties Not only can Kaldewei’s enamelled shower surfaces be installed quickly and easily with the low-profile support, but they also possess highly persuasive material properties. With superior Kaldewei steel enamel, these include longevity, anti-slip properties, ease of maintenance and recyclability. All Kaldewei bathroom solutions are supplied with a 30-year guarantee.
For exclusive and innovative bathrooms products see the Kaldewei range. With over 100 years’ experience, Kaldewei has become a global partner for iconic bathroom solutions made of superior steel enamel. With a portfolio of over 600 shower surfaces, washbasins and baths, the premium manufacturer provides perfectly coordinated solutions for project business and private clients – featuring a uniform material throughout and harmonious design. The company collaborates with renowned international design firms and has received over 150 awards. For its unique brand management, Kaldewei has been recognised with a gold German Brand Award. In 2018, a long-term partnership was launched with WWF, the nature and environmental conservation organisation. Kaldewei is supporting the WWF marine conservation programme that is devoted to reducing plastic waste in our oceans.
Beautiful and extremely hard-wearing – all Kaldewei steel enamel bathroom solutions are sustainable, 100% recyclable and are supplied with a 30-year guarantee.
Designing a luxurious, versatile showering space can be challenging, especially when it comes to installation. However, today’s manufacturers are aiding the process by offering a variety of solutions designed to make installation easy. For example, when it comes to shower trays, Kaldewei’s pre-assembled Nexsys 4-in-1 system consists of a waste channel, sloping support, sealing and an enamelled shower surface.
Bette has also introduced an installation system that makes it faster and easier to install its shower trays, ‘Minimum Support’ can be ordered pre-attached to any BetteFloor, BetteFloor Side or BetteUltra shower tray and is then simply glued to the screed or wooden floor. Pictured below, Bette manufactures a wide range of glazed titanium-steel shower trays and flush-to-floor shower areas, in a huge choice of sizes and colours, and so durable that they have a 30 year warranty.
Kaldewei Nexsys shower surface with Kaldewei Miena washbasin bowl and freestanding Meisterstueck Classic Duo Oval bath.
BetteFloor – side
Shower enclosures and cubicles are also easier than ever to install. Kudos has expanded its collection of Pinnacle8 luxury shower enclosures (pictured below) to include a true quadrant and centrefold designs, in a choice of sizes. Kudos offers easy installation thanks to a slimline wall profile with fully concealed fixings designed to maintain a 20mm wall adjustment. SmartSeal technology is used on the crystal clear seals and glass-to-glass corner join seals, to ensure a clean uninterrupted finish and a water tight bond. Kevlar impregnated pins are used in the rise and fall chromed hinges for consistently smooth opening and closing of the glass doors and aircraft grade stainless steel roller bearings are used in all sliding doors for smooth action and longevity.
Kudos Pinnacle8 Quad
If you are looking for products without silicone and predominately without screws, the new Kinedo Brooklyn shower cubicle offers a desirable showering solution for mid to high-end specifications and is available in two colour options. Or, for a complete all-in-one package, Kocoon (pictured top – on the feature banner) is a self-contained shower cubicle featuring luxury shower walls with a chrome frame, low-level shower tray and overhead rain shower, handset and valve.
Hewi’s showering support products are not only easy-to-install, they are also easy-to-adapt, i.e. supports are simply and discreetly hidden when not in use, perfect for care-homes, hotels or domestic projects. Hewi tell us the rooms of a hotel should be as individual as the guests, therefore they deliver flexible adaptation of bathrooms to guests’ needs. If a guest requires support, the mobile shower seats and support folding handles can be integrated quickly and easily into the respective room.
This year’s Sleep + Eat theme of Social FlexAbility perfectly aligns with Flair’s continually expanding product ranges. At this year’s event, Flair presented several solutions that offer a host of meaningful design innovations for the hospitality industry. These included the newly launched ETO collection and the multi award-winning ORO shower door range.
A warm welcome to ETO…
ETO (pictured below) is the latest shower door concept launched by Flair in Summer 2019. Designed with purpose, the robust construction of the ETO collection is coupled with clever functional features that ensure long-lasting high performance. The uniquely crafted handle is beautifully precise and features a cleverly integrated towel hook. The sleek chrome profiles and countersunk interior hinges complement the ETO handle design, creating an elegantly contemporary aesthetic.
ETO Flair Showers
ORO Collection – Carefully Considered Design Details
With its minimalist aesthetic, the frameless ORO collection (pictured Top) is a union of design innovation and functional perfection. Its elegant hand-crafted handle is formed to feel seductive in hand and is truly one of a kind and distinctly individual.
Each ORO enclosure is created from 8mm toughened glass with hydrophobic coating, which resists against the build-up of lime scale and grime. The two metre glass panels are secured with minimal yet robust chrome wall extrusions that are designed to recede and accentuate the gracefully tall glass structure.
The flush-mounted door hinges on the inside of the shower allow users to easily wipe clean the glass without obstruction. All mechanical detailing is cleverly concealed to reduce visual clutter and add to the minimalist aesthetic.
ORO Ultra Frameless Hinge and Inline door
Setting the standard in frameless design, the ORO Ultra Frameless series is the newest addition to the ORO range and radiates style and contemporary elegance. A generously proportioned shower enclosure, this modular design is ideal for larger showering spaces. With durability in mind, the frameless corner side panel is supported by a minimalist chrome stabilising bar.
If you wish to learn more about Flair offerings, please do get in contact with us at sales@flairshowers.com / 00353 42 966 8000.
British manufacturer, Kudos, has incorporated their five coloured profile finishes, across its broad range of Ultimate shower panels, into their new priced brochure. The colours, which are designed to co-ordinate with the most popular shower controls and brassware finishes, include Matt Black, Polished Gold, Brushed Gold, Bright Nickel and Brushed Nickel.
There has been a huge rise in the sales of coloured taps and showering controls over the past few years and there’s an obvious link between this brassware and any shower enclosure wall profile. These options from Kudos allow the designer to match or contrast finishes, adding further customisation to their room design, a trend that is forecast to grow during 2020.
A reassuring feature of these profiles is that it’s possible to replace them easily as they have the same drilling configurations, so that a different coloured profile can be installed should the colourway require changing after a few years. All coloured profiles from Kudos are manufactured within the group and quality tested to a high-performance shower standard. They are also covered with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defect.
Kudos Shower Products Ltd has been designing and manufacturing shower products at their Cumbrian facility since 1999. Their portfolio includes shower enclosures, shower trays, over-bath screens and wet-room solutions sold via KBB showrooms and merchants across the UK.
