Ideal-Standard
Launches Cone Brassware
Cone
from Ideal Standard is a new range
of bathroom brassware and accessories designed by Robin Levien RDI. The
distinctive conical reference of Cone brassware evolves the popular view
of minimalism away from pure cylinders.
The basin and bidet mixers in the Cone range incorporate the latest Multiport
cartridges from Ideal-Standard, which include a temperature safety stop.
The design of the monoblock bath filler is led by the new technology,
the smaller size of the Multiport cartridge allows the slimmer shape and
through this technology the fittings work at the lowest pressures while
delivering strong flow for rapid bath filling.
The range includes single lever basin and bidet mixers; basin and bath
pillar taps; one-hole bath filler and both two hole bath filler and bath/shower
mixer.
A co-ordinated range of Cone accessories is also available. This comprises
11 pieces including an extensive choice of soap dishes, toilet roll holders
and towel rails.
Tel: 01482 346461
'Caress'
and 'Boater' Shower Roses and Accessories from Gnutti
Gnutti
Ltd
manufactures 'Caress' and 'Boater' shower roses in Italy. The company
says that because they are made of stainless steel AISI 304, they are
hygienic and durable. They are particularly suited for shower rooms in
gyms and coastal site locations where the salty atmosphere is more corrosive.
They are available in a choice of finishings such as: Mirror, Satin, Polished
Nickel, Antique Gold PYD, Pale Gold PVD, Oil Rubbed Bronze PVD and Chrome
PVD.
The shower accessories of heavy duty design, are made of chromium plated
brass. Thanks to its shape the new 'Pelican' shower arm allows a shower
height from floor level that should prove satisfactory for a comfortable
shower, even for tall people.
Gnutti Ltd has recently introduced an overhead shower rose called Dama,
which features a linen effect. Made from deep drawn stainless steel sheeting,
the shower rose is then embossed by a cold lamination of mosaic squares
in sequence - one matt then one mirror finish. The styling of these shower
roses captures the Old England classic mosaic tradition, while the shower
rose itself gives the performance of a voluminous rain shower. Sizes available
are 150, 200 and 300 mm diameter.
London Office: 020 8677 5128
Web: http://www.gnutti.e@cwcom.net
Showerlux
Strengthens Designer Collection with New Addition
Building
on the success of its collection of designer bathroom furniture, bathroom
specialist Showerlux has unveiled
a new addition.
Aqualuna is a cutting edge design combining strong, angular lines with
contemporary ceramic and glass finishes to create a clean, minimalist
look characteristic of twenty-first century homes.
Showerlux has high expectations for the new addition as Product Manager
Sarah Lindsey explains: ‘The explosion in city living and the demands
of modern, urban lifestyles have led more and more homeowners to introduce
luxury designer furniture into their bathrooms as a means of creating
a contemporary and stylish focal point in the most functional of household
rooms.
‘Aqualuna’s clean, contemporary design is sure to appeal to
homeowners who are looking to create a stylish and minimalist bathroom
look and by incorporating both glass and ceramic, the configuration certainly
reflects the shifting market trends we are witnessing in terms of materials.
With glass designs continuing to prove popular and the demand for contemporary
styled ceramic pieces on the increase, we are confident that Aqualuna
will prove to be a successful addition to our designer furniture collection.’
Aqualuna comprises of a generously sized ceramic basin resting on a glass
countertop with sleek, aluminium support brackets. Aqualuna retails from
£1,299 (ex VAT).
Tel:
02476 88 25 15
Web: http://www.showerlux.com
Børma
Launches Cubic Brassware
Børma
has recently launched the Cubic range of bathroom brassware. Børma
Cubic has been created by Christian Bjorn Design and Van Berlo Studio's
Scandinavian design houses.
The straight clean edges of Cubic brassware gives the range a modern feel,
suitable for those desiring a contemporary look in the bathroom.
The Børma Cubic range features the Q1 one-hole single lever basin
mixer, Q2 one-hole dual control basin mixer, and Q6 rim-mounted bath mixer
available with both high and low spout. All Cubic brassware is available
in chromium plated only.
Børma is part of the Art, Design and Sculpture collective that
includes designer products from Ideal-Standard, Sottini, Jado and Børma.
Tel: 0870 129 6025
Sottini
Launches Artefakt 6 Mixer Taps
Launched
as part of the Art, Design and Sculpture Collection, Sottini
has recently introduced the Artefakt 6 range of brassware.
Artefakt
6 is a new range of bathroom brassware designed by Artefakt Industriekultur.
Artefakt 6 is a modern single lever range that features an inclusive 'palm
control'. Using the latest in ceramic disc technology, the stylish handle
allows precise control of water temperature and flow.
The 6 pieces available from the Artefakt 6 range of brassware include
a 1 hole basin mixer, 1 hole vessel basin mixer, bidet mixer, 3 hole single
lever bath/shower mixer, 1 hole bath filler, and a thermostatic shower
valve. All are available in a chromium plated finish.
The Artefakt 6 range also features a range of 6 bathroom accessories.
These include a toilet roll holder, toothbrush holder, soap holder, lotion
dispenser, wall-mounted toilet brush set and a 600mm towel rail.
Tel: 01482 449513
Glance
is a recently launched range of contemporary bathroom brassware from Jado.
Designed by Artefakt Industriekultur, the brief for Glance was to create
a product that offers a new dimension in modern brassware.
Part of the Art, Design and Sculpture collection, the focal point of the
range is the curve of the spout, combined with the delicate joystick.
Glance offers an alternative to the minimalist shapes that have become
so prevalent in the designer brassware market.
The joystick adds simple form to precise control of water temperature
and flow using the latest in ceramic disc technology.
Options available from the Glance range include a single basin mixer,
three-hole basin mixer, vessel mixer, bidet mixer, a three tap-hole bath/shower
mixer and a built-in four tap-hole bath/shower mixer.
Tel: 0870 129 6025
Showerlux
Accessorises its Bathroom Collection
Bathroom
specialist Showerlux has launched
two new ranges of bathroom accessories: the Edge and Cirq accessory collections,
both of which were developed and designed following extensive market research
into this growing industry sector.
The contemporary new Edge Collection is suited to minimalist bathrooms
and luxurious designer settings thanks to a combination of contemporary
glass and chrome finishes and angular designs, while the Cirq Collection
offers elegant, curved styling to complement any bathroom look.
Showerlux Product Manager Sarah Lindsey comments: ‘With the bathroom
accessories market predicted to grow at 7% per annum, we conducted our
own market research into what today’s consumers are looking for when
it comes to accessorising their bathrooms.
‘Homeowners are increasingly wishing to create a look or feel for
the whole of their bathroom, which means that the design and styling of
every last detail, right down to the soap dish and towel rail, is becoming
ever more important. We are confident that the contemporary, striking
design together with the practicality and quality of both collections
will make them popular with consumers and retailers alike and we expect
these new accessory ranges to make a significant contribution to the continuing
success of our Bathroom Collection.’
Both collections feature a range of accessories including towel rails,
soap dishes, shelves, toilet roll holders and bathroom hooks.
Tel: 02476 88 25 15
Web: http://www.showerlux.com
Shower
Towers with Mass Appeal from Triton
Triton
has launched two new Shower Towers intended to bring luxurious top end
spa products to a wider audience.
No longer just a functional space, the bathroom is increasingly seen by
consumers as ‘the next big thing’ in terms of making a design
statement. Mirroring this trend, Triton’s new Shower Towers have
been introduced with lifestyle in mind, at a competitive price to appeal
to a mass market.
The Shower Towers form part of Triton’s recently launched Unichrome
range of contemporary mixers, completing Triton’s showering offering
and providing a product to suit every application.
Available in white as well as a Satin Chrome version, the Shower Tower
has a fixed showerhead, multiple body jets and a handset, giving consumers
a total of seven different combinations to customise their showering experience.
In addition, the five different spray modes are capable of everything
from an aerating Champagne spray for general use to a pulsating Jet spray
for a luxury massage.
Installation is simple, with easy connection to hot and cold water supplies
and two fixing brackets for attaching the unit to the wall. Maximum performance
is achieved at 3 bar running pressure, but the Shower Towers will operate
anywhere between 0.5 bar and 6 bar running pressure.
Lorna Fellowes, managing director at Triton, comments, ‘UK consumers
are beginning to look to the Continent when deciding what to put into
their bathrooms. Having experienced new ways of showering while on holiday,
they want to recreate the same level of luxury and performance in their
own homes.
‘With the launch of the Shower Towers, Triton is encouraging consumers
to consider an item that has until now been aimed at the luxury end of
the market as well within their price range.’
Triton’s Shower Towers have a recommended retail price of around
£249. For further information contact Triton on 02476 344441 or
visit the website at http://www.tritonshowers.co.uk.
Hydrozone
Plus Adds up to Success for Showerlux
Bathroom
specialist Showerlux is building on
the success of its Hydrozone collection of luxury hydrotherapy baths with
the launch of a new range, specifically designed for retail showrooms.
The new Hydrozone Plus collection incorporates Showerlux’s newly
launched ergonomically designed bath shapes to offer retailers a competitively
priced, high specification hydrotherapy range.
Each
of the four luxurious bath shapes offers two hydrotherapy experiences
in one thanks to a combination of ten spa jets along with six micro whirlpool
jets which are ergonomically positioned for lower lumbar and foot massage,
four mini whirlpool body jets and a further two rotating mini whirlpool
jets for a soothing foot massage. All of the jets have been ergonomically
positioned to maximise the therapeutic benefits and each bath features
a whirlpool isolator facility together with a whirlpool and spa pulse
massage option to help meet individual massage preferences.
Showerlux Product Manager Sarah Lindsey has high hopes for the collection’s
success: ‘Sales of our Hydrozone collection are already up by more
than 35% compared to 2002 and we are confident that Hydrozone Plus will
be an equally high-performing range.
‘The collection combines our latest luxury bath shapes, which have
all been designed to offer maximum bathing comfort, for the ultimate in
relaxing hydrotherapy massage. This is sure to be a popular combination
and with growing consumer interest in hydrotherapy as a means of promoting
health and well-being, we expect Hydrozone Plus to be a successful addition
to our Hydrozone collection.’
Each of the baths is available in a choice of sizes and is GRP reinforced
for enhanced strength and durability. A cushioned headrest comes as standard
together with easy to use electronic sensor touch controls, underwater
light, integral air heater, Venturi mixer (mixing pressurised air and
water for a more soothing massage effect), automatic dry out function,
UV disinfectant system and multiplex trio waste, overflow and bath filler
system. Optional extras include a multi coloured underwater light and
a sleek grab handle.
Hydrozone Plus retails from £2,999 (ex VAT) and is available to
Premier Studio showrooms only.
Tel: 02476 88 25 15
Web: http://www.showerlux.com
The
Next Generation of Electric Showers from Triton – Not Just A Pretty
Fascia
The
Topaz T100si is a thermostatic electric shower, which offers the user
comfort and reassurance at an affordable price. Triton
says that it also mirrors the modern lifestyle, with its design features.
'Square
is out' and 'oval is in' plus a touch of colour to suit the bathroom décor
is added via the interchangeable fascias.
‘People are now spending a great deal of time on designing their
homes to reflect their individual taste. We only have to look at the many
home design television programmes to realise that this is becoming a passion,
a new found occupation and relaxation for many of us in our spare time.
In an increasingly affluent society, people want to enhance and differentiate
their homes. Designing interesting bathrooms, with unique design features,
is very much a part of this. Fitting a white box on the wall is functional
but not very inspirational.’ comments Lorna Fellowes at Triton.
‘Over the last couple of years, we have seen great success with the
Aspirante range. Now the Topaz range will expand on that concept and give
our customers more lifestyle choice. The Topaz products come with a subtle
colour version already fitted. Numerous colour options, including chrome,
are available to purchase as an accessory, which can be easily fitted
and indeed changed at will, potentially every time you change the colour
of your towels!
‘The fascia is available from stockists, Triton's Customer Service
Department or our website http://www.tritonshowers.co.uk.’
Lorna Fellowes continues: We are often asked ‘what’s the next
big thing in showering?’. Well, where technology is concerned, it’s
the thermostatic electric shower, which has become the norm for the mixer
market and is going the same way in the electric market, motivated by
an ever increasing demand for more efficient, high performance products.’
Although technically advanced, the Topaz T100si is as easy to install
as standard Triton electric showers and is available in 8.5kW, 9.5kW and
10.5kW.
The water heater features a limescale trap that can be easily removed
and helps reduce the need for future maintenance. In addition, there are
numerous entry points for the water and cable connections to help make
installation hassle free.
The Topaz T100si has a LCD that works in the same way as a mobile phone.
A number of display features will help the user:
• The temperature is in °C
• The temperature dial shows arrows, which flash to confirm whether
the temperature is going up or down when the knob is turned and, at the
same time, segments appearing around the display will increase or decrease
accordingly.
• When the stop button is pressed, the display will indicate that
the shower is about to be shut down, while the heater unit empties.
• The display will also show whether the pressure has fallen too
low and indicate when the showerhead needs cleaning.
The Topaz T100si comes with a new shower kit, which complements the style
and design of the unit. The kit features a mechanical handset holder for
an easy, single-handed movement of the showerhead.
Lorna Fellowes concludes:
‘More and more people in the UK want not just a good quality, wellperforming
shower but want style and design and a way of personalising their bathroom.
The Topaz range gives them that.’
Tel : 02476 324524
Web: http://www.tritonshowers.co.uk
Showerlux
Promises Paradise with new Eden
Designed
specifically for the UK market, Eden from Showerlux
combines curved glass doors and panels together with sleek, curved profiles
and a dedicated shower tray to offer consumers a stylish shower solution.
Phil Viner, Showerlux Product Manager, comments: ‘The launch of this
new enclosure collection is a hugely exciting time for us. Following months
of consultation with focus groups and a product development programme
combining members from the UK Showerlux team and European Duscholux companies,
we feel that Eden will meet the design demands of UK consumers as well
as being a technically advanced showering solution.
‘We are confident that Eden’s unique and striking design will
prove popular with retailers and consumers alike. In keeping with general
design trends and growing consumer demand for sleek, contemporary styling,
the popularity of curved glass designs has rocketed over the past 12 months.
As such, we are confident that Eden’s unique combination of curved
glass doors and panels will prove to be a great success and we expect
this new range to reinforce our position as a leader in enclosure design.’
The Eden collection includes pivot, bi fold and sliding door options in
various configurations, from the more traditional door and side panel
to more innovative space enhancing solutions. Eden also has a number of
optional features including a duckboard and integral profile shelving.
Eden retails from £995.00 (ex VAT), inclusive of shower tray.
Tel:
02476 88 25 15
Web: http://www.showerlux.com
Looking
for a Different Angle?
New from Imperial Bathrooms is ‘Isis’, a contemporary range of brassware. The ‘Isis’ range is angular in design creating an architectural look, it combines the best quality chrome finish with precision quarter–turn ceramic disc valve technology.
The range is suitable for low-pressure systems and comprises two bath/shower
mixers (wall and deck mounted), a 3 hole basin mixer, two monobloc basin
mixers (one with a frosted glass soap dispenser), a monobloc bidet mixer,
and a manual wall mounted shower.
Imperial Bathrooms products are available from bathroom retailers nationwide.
‘Velvet’
and ‘Underground’ ranges are now available from Plumbing
Imports.
Plumbing Imports continues to develop a large range of contemporary and
traditional bathroom taps from Italian manufacturer, Paini. All are available
ex stock in the UK. These two ranges feature simple lines and practical
touch grips. A co-ordinated kitchen mixer is also available to match Velvet
bathroom taps. They are also available in a brushed finish.
Velvet (stick levers) and Underground (no lever) are separate range variations
on the same design theme.
Tel:01845 578089
Email: mailto:sales@plumbingimports.co.uk
One
of the most effective ways for kitchen dealers to add value to their sales
is to upgrade their designs with added-value fittings; ClearTap™
from Ideal-Standard is a good example.
This water-filtering mixer is a part of The Kitchen Works collection and
with features like one-hole installation, simple filter-change indicator
and highly accessible under-sink filter housing, the ClearTap is both
effective and simple to use.
ClearTap™ provides normal hot and cold supply as well as pure drinking
water straight from the kitchen tap. The built-in filter improves taste
and makes drinking water clean and virtually clear of odours, lead, chlorine
and potentially harmful waterborne micro-organisms but does not remove
beneficial fluoride.
A simple movement of the mixer handle provides filtered water on demand
and the digital readout lets the users know precisely how many days of
filter life remain.
Available in chrome, ClearTap™ is suitable for high-pressure systems
only.
The Kitchen Works is a fully comprehensive collection of kitchen taps,
mixers and fireclay sinks from Ideal-Standard, Armitage Shanks and Jado.
Tel: 0870 129 6023
Pixel–
a Revolutionary New Range of Tap
Technological
developments in valve design have allowed Paini’s
designers to create a revolutionary kitchen tap with no conventional ‘body’.
Instead, the tap sits on an ultra slim base, housing the working parts
of the flow mechanism.
The result is a totally unique concept, available for the bathroom and
kitchen.
The entire range is available in the UK from this month via Plumbing Imports
(UK) Ltd.
Tel: 01845 578089
Email: mailto:sales@plumbingimports.co.uk
Convert
the Bath into a Luxury Shower Experience - Introducing the Deluxe Power-Shower
Proof Noventa Bath Screen
Flair
International Ltd.,
the Irish manufacturer of bath screens and shower enclosures, has introduced
the Noventa bath screen - a power- shower proof bath screen. The company
says that unlike normal bath screens, which act as simple water deflectors
that can leak all over the bathroom floor, Noventa does not leak, because
it has full length vertical magnetic strips between the hinges and an
integrated barrier bar to ensure waterproof showering.
Noventa’s design extends to clip-on top profiles allowing the screen
to be framed or frameless to suit the customer’s taste and the screen’s
5mm glass panels are hinged to allow easy access to the bath. For ease
of installation, a wall fixing method allows an adjustment of up to 15mm
for out-of-true walls, making Noventa a great shower experience for the
installer as well as the customer.
Noventa is designed to fit with every modern bathroom scheme with finishes
available in polished silver or bright white. ‘Unlike an unsightly
shower curtain, the superior Noventa bath screen is practical, hygienic,
built to last, and brings five star luxury to any bathroom.’ says
the company.
Screens are reversible for left hand or right hand installations and available
in a choice of:-
• single panel (1450 x 900mm)
• two panel – as shown (1450 x 1000mm)
Tel: 042 966 5382
The
Complete Tap Offer from Franke with Expanded MD Range
Franke
has announced 'the complete tap offer' with the addition of three new
models to the MD Specialist range. The Modern Design styles feature sleek,
simple lines, ceramic disc control, single side-lever operation and are
available in chrome or SilkSteel.
Fuji particularly complements the new multi-function Franke Beach inset
sink. Fuji incorporates a Continental style Perlator within the spout
to give a 'champagne' stream of aerated water - even under low pressure
conditions.
Designed with the commercial, 'chefs' kitchen in mind, the Semi-Pro Vario
Spray
and sister mddel Semi-Pro Side Spray meet rising demand for taps with
rinse facility. The Vario Spray tap with pull-down hose offers two flow
patterns of straight and spray. The Side Spray tap has a separate, dedicated
pull-out hose with spray head. Both designs have particularly slimline
levers for a minimalist profile.
Tel: 0161 436 6280
Email: mailto:john.swain@franke.com
Web: http://www.franke.co.uk
The
Tinta Space: the New Creation from Aquamass
Aquamass offers the latest innovation
in domestic balneotherapy: chromotherapy into your home:
* Basically installed on the latest Tinta model: a spacious angle cabin
(for two people) combining massage-bath and shower
* Optional on all the existing Aquamass collection.
Jean-Pol
Piron - founder of Aquamass - launched the first massage bathtubs in Belgium
in 1978. Every year since then, new creations are brought onto the market,
some relaxing and some stimulating; always efficient, aesthetic and high
performance.
The technical part of chromotherapy is fully built in the side faces of
the shower with a light diffuser panel (and not an irradiating and less
efficient light system). You can then enjoy a bath in full light, overwhelming
the entire body.
Tinta : Colours are flooding
Spacious angle cabins with bathtub and shower for two people (with bench
and sliding door).
Dimensions: 140 x 140 x 230cm (height).
Equipment :
* Chromotherapy bath (one light source switching on five different colours
with a simple touch of the Sensor).
* Balneotherapy bath with either a watermassage device (8 waterjets),
an airmassage device (24 airjets) or a multiple system (water- and airmassage
devices)
* Massage shower (5 adjustable waterjets for the cervical vertebra and
8 on the dorsal vertebra).
Options :
* Hammam (turkish bath): the most natural way to purify the skin in depth
and to get rid of all the dead cells, thanks to a highly performing steam
generator
* Aromatherapy: a perfume diffuser and an electronic injection are programmed
to associate the virtues of bathing and the wonderful scents of 5 specially
selected fragrances :
Blue : (marine delight) iodised and very light
Green : (Grass) freshly cut herbs
Red : (Greedy exhilaration) earth and wine
Yellow : (Sunny sweetness) resin, wood and vanilla
White : (Mineral glitter) green lemon and grapefruit
* Musicotherapy : an exclusive 'Aquasound' sound system offering you a
world of carefully selected sounds matching the colours and the fragrances,
with its 5 original CDs.
* Ozone (O3) : ozone diffuser stimulating the body, bearer of a highly
effective desinfection level
* Underwater spotlight : very low voltage - quietly illuminating the waves.
* Disinfection 'Light' : to get rid of impurities and eventual bacteria
thanks to a specific disinfectant.
http://www.aquamass.com/uk/chromo_uk.htm