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Preview
of Additions to Ideal Standard's Successful Bliss Range
During
September, Ideal Standard previewed
three new design options for its successful Bliss range of frameless shower
enclosures at the London design exhibition, 100% Design.
The designs that are under consideration for inclusion into the range
come from the Ideal Standard design-centre in Italy and are an intriguing
mix of shapes and materials, sensitively linked to create a feeling of
light and space within the bathroom.
By adding a gentle curve, the designers of the Bliss Arc enclosure have
created a footprint that gives extra space to the user, without making
excessive demands on floor space. The final design-touch is provided by
the circular wooden standing-platform that sits in the co-ordinated ceramic
shower tray.
(Left)
Bliss Arc enclosure, (right) the Bliss Contour enclosure
The
curve theme is reflected in the Bliss Contour enclosure which features
expanses of free-flowing naturally curving glass complemented by the silver
finish to the wall profiles, hinges and shower kit.
The Bliss Peninsular enclosure is a full semi-circle and features doors
made up of two pieces of curved glass, to give a feeling of opulence,
freedom and space. All of the new Bliss enclosures have their own co-ordinating
ceramic shower trays and carry practical as well as aesthetic features.
Each enclosure features rise and fall hinges for easier access and an
'easy-clean' coating with a two year guarantee. Bliss enclosures come
in a variety of dimensions ranging from 800mm to 1200mm.
Full details can be found in the newly launched Ideal-Standard Bliss brochure.
For further information please call Ideal-Standard on 01482 346461.
In
the same way that the letter X in maths stands for the unknown quantity,
here it symbolises a completely new design dimension as Philippe Starck
again tackles the subject of the bathroom for Hansgrohe.
With 17 products in total, all in polished chrome, the new Axor Starck
X collection of mixer taps and matching fittings has no reference points,
no models. Reduced design contours with no frills conflict with tangible
opulence.
Geometrically-cut
cuboid forms repeat throughout the various models. ‘Operation is
by precisely formed joystick levers that add a sense of spirituality to
the simple ritual of washing; water gushes from the tap in a waterfall
style as if through the crevice of a rock.’ Says the company. ‘The
even, smooth surface in polished chrome matches the pure geometry of the
body of the tap, presenting the highest standard of design and precision
quality manufacturing.’
As with all Axor collections, there is a wide choice of models to suit
different bathroom schemes. Four heights of single lever basin mixer are
designed to fit with various basin options, each has the same wide head
which hides the view of its base and seems to hover freely above the sink
like a plateau.
There is also a wall-mounted basin mixer in co-coordinating geometric
design.
Bidet and bath/shower mixers are also joined by a new kitchen mixer.
There is also a new shower panel called Waterwall that embodies the same
reduced, but rich design ethic.
When
examined head-on, the Axor Waterwall rectangular panel with its clean,
straight lines appears as monumental as a sheer wall. The effect is enhanced
by the fact that the mixers and shelves are tucked away behind the panel.
At the same time, the Axor Starck Waterwall is packed with integrated
elements - from a thermostat to a wide-pattern overhead shower with AIR
technology right through to six body sprays and a slim microphone style
hand shower with two spray modes.
Philippe Starck has also worked with Duravit to produce a matching collection
of basins, WCs, bidets, baths and shower trays to enable a completely
co-ordinated Starck X designed bathroom.
http://www.hansgrohe.com/
Ideal
Standard Redefines Walk-In Shower Design
Serenis
from Ideal Standard is a range of
four walk-in shower enclosures which were on show at this year's 100%
Design Exhibition in London.
This new range is the product of the London design house PearsonLloyd,
combined with Ideal Standard's manufacturing skills.
The
elegant Serenis 360° shower enclosure is sculpted into an arc from
sheets of crystal clear glass almost six and a half feet tall.
The intelligence of this design can be seen in the structurally integrated
water-delivery system in the 3600 and 1800 enclosures.
The system incorporates an external as well as an internal valve allowing
the user to operate the water supply before they enter the shower removing
any cold water held in the pipes and warming-up the showering area.
Ideal Standard's new 'in-line valve' technology also gives control to
the user who can choose to direct the water flow through the fixed overhead
shower or the flexible hose.
The Serenis range has also been ergonomically designed to make the best
use of the wet and dry spaces within and around the shower. Serenis includes
a range of specifications to suit high or low-pressure systems.
For installers Serenis is straightforward to fit - installation is silicone-free.
Visible chrome pipe-work and bracing brackets are also an integral part
of the enclosure design.
The company says that Serenis will become an 'essential' for homeowners
wanting to enjoy the style and minimise cleaning, the clear toughened
6mm safety glass comes with Easy Clean coating to reduce lime-scale build
up.
The full Serenis collection comprises Corner, Alcove and Peninsular, options
and a 'wet-room' version. Resting on metal feet, the Serenis enclosure
sits perfectly within this environment. The Serenis 360° Corner enclosure
is available as a right or left hand version.
Full details can be found in the newly launched Ideal-Standard Serenis
brochure. For further information please call Ideal-Standard on 01482
346461 or visit http://www.ideal-standard.co.uk
If
you want body jets, you want a versatile shower head and you want it all
in one neat, stylish unit – Bristan
says that its new Shower Panel is the answer.
'Suitable for all pressurised systems, the Shower Panel will deliver a
showering experience to suit your mood and one that will leave you feeling
refreshed time after time.
'Whether you want an all over body soak or invigorating deluge, the adjustable
shower head will deliver either a rain, massage or combination spray pattern
while a diverter will allow you to add in the four built-in body jets
depending on your preference.
'A single lever control also operates temperature and flow.
'Asides from its functional benefits, finished in aqua and matt chrome
its curved design will enhance any bathroom interior.
'But
the biggest surprise is the price – with a retail price of just £239
this versatile shower is within the reach of any pocket.'
Tel: 0870 4425555
Web: http://www.bristan.com
New
Additions to Axor Citterio
Two
years have passed since Italian architect and designer Antonio Citterio
created the Axor Citterio bathroom for Axor.
Since then the company says that the bathroom collection has captured
the minds and hearts of many people as an oasis of tranquility and created
unprecedented sales demand.
Antonio
Citterio followed one basic principle for the collection: richness in
design. ‘That translated into high-quality design and craftsmanship,
as seen in the large, glossy, flawless surfaces and precise contouring.
It also means always meeting the most demanding standards and offering
the right solutions for all bathroom design challenges.’
To realise this vision, Axor and Antonio Citterio have continued working
on the collection and introduced five new products for 2005. A 385mm tall
single lever basin mixer has been developed for use with wash bowls plus
a new range of wall-mounted mixers. These include single lever wall-mounted
basin mixers with optional back plate and 2 hole wall-mounted bath mixers
or 3 hole bath and shower mixers with a choice of lever or cross handles.
The final flourish to the collection is a 90cm high frameless mirror.
The new mixers build on the contours of the current product range. They
exhibit the rectangular shapes characteristic of Axor Citterio, interspersed
with precise curves that deliberately break up the strict geometry. The
new products, available in chrome or precious Platinum finish, will facilitate
versatile and individualised bathroom planning solutions.
http://www.hansgrohe.co.uk/
WF
Electrical
has launched a new range of inexpensive Alto Calypso branded showers that
are packed with features such as flow/temperature stabilisation, electronic
temperature display and neon indicators for 'inspect handset' and 'low
flow'.
The electric showers come in three types each with dual heating options
giving six variants in total. Easy to install and made to the highest
quality, they feature soft touch ON/OFF and POWER selection, have a separate
flow control and a thermal cutout for added safety. All feature soap dish,
gel hook and stainless steel hose and riser rails as standard.
Alto Calypso showers are available from any branch of WF Electrical.
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8517 7000
Email: mailto:wf@wf-online.com
Web: http://www.wf-online.com
Bath
screen and shower surround company, Aqualux,
cites affordability and high manufacturing standards as the main reasons
why the recently launched Walk-In with wet room fitting options is seeing
outstanding sales figures.
From £477, RRP (ex VAT)*, the popular Walk-In enclosure provides
value for money. ‘Although one of the most competitively priced Walk-In
enclosures on the market, Aqualux has not sacrificed its high standards
of quality and design in order to keep costs low.’ says the company.
The Walk-In comes in three sizes – 1400mm x 800mm, 1400mm x 900mm
and 1700mm x 900mm with a height of 1900mm. Aqualux has used 6mm clear
safety glass and high quality die cast chrome plated fittings.
The Walk-In is supplied with a slimline tray, integral towel rail and
is available in polished silver. All are supplied with a tray and integral
hardwood foot board.
A conversion kit is available to transform the Walk-In into a Wet Room
installation. The kit includes an adjustable foot and wall channel spacers
to provide installers with an easy fitting solution for a range of floor
slopes.
Other features include Aqualux's wall-fixing clamping system to make instalment
quick and easy. The enclosure is also reversible, making it suitable for
either left or right-hand fitting.
Sandra Hyde, Aqualux’s marketing manager commented: ‘When we
first decided to launch our Walk-In range we wanted to provide the market
with a cost-effective and easy to install product that reflected Aqualux's
high manufacturing standards. I think demand for the product shows we
got it just right.’
* RRP is for 1400mm x 800mm Walk-in Shower Panel , Side Panel and Wet
Room Conversion Kit.
Tel: 0121 526 7683
Email: mailto:sandra.hyde@aqualux.co.uk
Showering
technology is reflected in the choice of six new shower kits from the
Trevi Moonshadow range.
No
walls or pipework are identical and with this in mind Moonshadow connections
have been designed to be as flexible and versatile as possible. Whatever
the shower environment, be it replacement or new installation, Trevi has
a choice of six Moonshadow shower kits to suit.
Depending on how the bathroom is plumbed, Moonshadow gives consumers the
choice of water being supplied via the ceiling, a wall bracket, or standard
wall elbow.
If the walls are uneven through undulating plasterwork, or the wall is
tiled, the built in adjustable wall fixation bracket allows for connection
to uneven walls with a tolerance of up to 9mm.
Another consumer benefit is in the extended length of shower hose. Moonshadow
has been purposely designed longer (150mm as opposed to the normal 135mm)
to accommodate taller individuals and to extend the hose further for showering
little people!
The smooth metal effect hose available on all six models is easier to
clean and gives a contemporary look.
The Moonshadow collection includes the following shower kits: In-line
Valve shower kit complete with shower TT Ascari Central Therm control;
Top Connection shower kit; Base Bracket shower kit; Standard Connection
shower kit; Fixed Riser shower kit for exposed valves; and Fixed Riser
shower kit for built-in valves.
Tel: 01482 470788
The
Imperial Quadrant from HSK
The
Imperial Quadrant from HSK has good
looks, together with a super smooth gliding action operating on soft running
rollers. The doors slide from the centre making easy entry and exit as
well as cleaning. The top, bottom and side profiles give the product its
strength. 'With a lifetime guarantee its all you can expect from a quality,
well priced product manufactured in Germany.' says the company.
Enclosure
6mm toughened safety glass.
Easy installation.
Easy grip handles.
Aluminium profiles with a chrome finish.
20mm adjustment tolerance per wall profile.
Lifetime guarantee
Extra Flat Tray available.
Prices
800mm £479
900mm £499
1000mm £529
Clear Shield
Optional extra to protect glass on reduce cleaning.
For more information contact Colin Richardson
Mobile 07970 803819 or E-mail gedanisaltd@aol.com
Roman
Allows Bath to Meet Shower
Roman,
the UK shower manufacturer, has devised a new design for all those indecisive
bath/shower lovers.
The
Orbital Sliding Bath Enclosure is a flexible and stylish way to make an
alcove into a watertight recess suitable for over-bath showering and tough
enough even for the more powerful showers. The unit has a modern minimalist
look very much in the fashion of today.
The enclosure is a complete screen fitted across the length of the bath
with double sliding doors, which open in the centre. It provides a water-tight
alcove, suitable for over-bath showering and secluded bathing.
When a high pressure showering system is fitted over a bath, the bath
enclosure is the only way of ensuring total watertight integrity.
Water leakage is avoided using the Orbital Sliding Bath Enclosure, which
is elegantly styled featuring clear 6mm glass and frameless doors with
curved bolt through handles.
David Osborne, Marketing Director of Roman Ltd said, 'Sceptics would say
that with the recent popularity of shower enclosures, bath enclosures
are outdated.
But, there will always be a market for bath enclosures, since people want
the flexibility of being able to take a bath or a shower. We believe with
the Orbital Sliding Bath Enclosure we can provide a solution which caters
for this and is an up to date modern design.'
Tel: 01325 311318
Web: http://www.roman-showers.com
With
a generous showerhead, hand-held spray and powerful body jets, Bristan
says that you can be sure of an all-over body soaking experience with
its luxurious shower pole system.
Finished in stylish chrome, the shower pole is available in two contemporary
designs - the cross-handled Quadrant or the mono handled Prism.
A matching range of taps is also available for each design - allowing
you to create a fully coordinated luxury bathroom.
Bristan's shower pole is thermostatically controlled to ensure a steady
flow of hot water that will remain within +/- 1°c of your selected
temperature at all times.
A simple lever control diverts between the overhead shower or hand-held
shower with ease, allowing you take a shower without getting your hair
wet, while the clever rub-clean showerheads are easy to keep clean.
Built-in safety measures include a maximum pre-set temperature option
as well as automatic shut-off in the event of water failure.
‘Besides its technological and functional benefits, the pure elegance
of its sleek, streamlined design means this shower pole will enhance any
bathroom interior - providing a stylish and elegant addition to your home.’
says the company.
Tel: 0870 4425555
Web: http://www.bristan.com