Bathroom Product Launches February 2005

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Kurve Your Imagination

Designed by award winning Creative Designer David Fox, the Kurve basin's individual form dramatically impacts on any washroom. Pure and fresh, the Kurve Acryline solid surface basin distributed by Avante® posseses its own unique shape. The designer Kurve basin provides all the expected qualities of a solid surface material - resisting any stains, knocks or bangs.

Maintaining fashions and styles the Kurve basin enhances a modern edge to the Avante® collection of basins and vanities.

Tel: 0113 201 2240.
Web: http://www.avantebathrooms.com
David Fox's Website: http://www.4orm-design.co.uk


Laufen lntroduces Bottom Feed lnlet Cisterns

To satisfy the UK demand for bottom fed flushing systems, Laufen has introduced new bottom feed supply cisterns for floor standing WC pans. Designed to complement the popular ranges of rear and side inlet cisterns, these are available for the following ranges: Laufen Pro, Object, Vienna, Gallery and Living.

One of the main advantages of this system is the straight replacement, like for like, of an existing WC set. This usually means no major alterations are required in the bathroom.

The bottom inlet (1/2 inch BSP) fitting is located on the left side of the tank only.

Tel: 01386 422 768
Web: http://www.laufen.co.uk


Tretzo’s New Washstand is Victoriana Revisited

Found in every Victorian home, complete with jug and basin, the humble washstand has been reinvented by the UK bathroom furniture manufacturer, Tretzo. Suitable for modern or heritage homes, Tretzo’s new minimal washstand range Zero, has been taken up by several UK developers for their key properties.

With the Zero collection Tretzo’s aim was to bring futuristic design to an everyday item. Made in fashionable beech and walnut finish, it offers a relaxed, contemporary look. Consumer can choose from a range of three deck mounted basins, or select their own basin. Each Zero washstand, now available in three sizes 550mm, 740mm & 1400mm with double basins, can be complemented with a matching illuminated mirror which includes high tech infrared switching as standard. The larger washstands are also supplied with a satin aluminium slatted shelf.

Tretzo sales manager Nick Willis explains 'Developers and design-aware home-makers are always looking for something different and our new Zero range fits the bill perfectly. It’s the equivalent to what you may have seen in old movies; the traditional washstand with a big china jug for carrying hot water from the kitchen to be poured into the bowl. Tretzo has taken that idea and brought it up to date.'

With nearly 40 years of manufacturing experience and a strong client base, Tretzo UK says that it has launched its Sixes, Zero and Module bathroom ranges to accolades from developers and specifiers. High build quality and modern, minimalist design combine as Tretzo’s personality trademark. The company is currently providing over 400 bathroom furniture suites to Victoria Mills, a £70m development of a 19th Century textile mill in Bradford, which is being transformed into luxury apartments.

Contact: Nick Willis
Tel: 028 3752 3735
Email: mailto:sales@tretzo.com
Web: http://www.tretzo.com


Venetian Reveals its Italian Cool

Spring 2005 sees the further expansion of the Venetian Bathrooms range with the new Reef collection available in Ice Blue and Metallic, bringing Italian cool to the fitted bathroom market.

A high gloss slab door, in Metallic and Ice Blue, featuring stylish, but practical, integrated scoop handles, Reef can be teamed with a glazed feature door in brushed steel frame, to add impact and further enhance the sleek, contemporary feel.

The clean, chic look complements today's modern sanitary ware, including glass basins and luxurious free standing tubs, giving designers scope to create individual bathroom designs.

Available on a new metallic carcase, the range also features metallic framing panels and shelving for a modular, minimalist and completely co-ordinated look.
Introduced by Venetian as part of its continued product development programme and the growing impact of high gloss doors in the bathroom market, Reef is available on a standard or reduced depth carcase with an extensive range of units and accessories.

Venetian Bathrooms is part of The Symphony Group and is available to the public through a network of independent retailers across the UK. Symphony is an independent supplier of fitted furniture and has more than 30 years' experience producing fitted furniture for kitchens and bedrooms as well as bathrooms.

Tel: 0870 120 8000
Web: http://www.symphony-group.co.uk


New Marbled Verona Joins the Classic Meridia Collection

Bathrooms can now achieve a cool, continental marbled effect with the soft stone shade of Verona - the latest colour to join the timeless classics of Norske Interiors’ Meridia collection of Mermaid waterproof wall panels.

Its smooth glossy finish and subtle peachy tones capture the style and romance of traditional marble bathrooms at a fraction of the cost, without compromising on quality.

'Highly durable, Mermaid panels will not crack, chip, peel or flake and with no grouting required, they avoid the unsightly discoloration that tiled walls often suffer.' says the company.

Made from a water-resistant plywood substrate with a high performance decorative laminate finish, Mermaid panels are so effective at waterproofing that Norske Interiors stand by a ten year guarantee for domestic applications.

Tel: 01472 240832
Email: mailto:sales@norske-int.co.uk


Partition Wall System from Sprinz, Ravensburg - Anything but Boring

Together with the designer Matteo Thun, Sprinz has created an attractive partition wall system for wellness and sanitary applications. Complete room and colour concepts for changing rooms and lavatories can be produced thanks to the unconventional use that is made of glass, the material from which the system is made. High-quality details like fittings that are flush on both sides, glossy chrome elements and unobtrusive stiffening sections that can hardly be seen emphasise the character of the partition wall system.

The 'Basic' model is produced from toughened safety glass 10 mm thick. The walls are printed all over with RAL colours on the inside according to the room requirements and colour preferences. Colour photos are reproduced on one of the most modern screen printing machines too. Whether designs are chosen to fit in with the colour scheme of the room or individual motifs and logos are needed, the range of harmonious compositions from minimalistic black-and-white to colourful features could hardly be more extensive.

The 'Modern' model is a suitable choice for sophisticated, representative solutions. It has high-gloss chrome mirror glass on the inside. The outside of the cubicle has a matt chrome, screen-printed finish. Discreet, shadowy reflections that make a particularly vivid impression are produced by the screen printing process. Corporate logos or individual motifs can be integrated in this surface.

Both models can be used to produce partition walls, individual cubicles and rows of cubicles. All the walls and the stiffening element are made of rugged, toughened safety glass 10 mm thick with polished edges. Door handles, fittings, covers, feet and supports have a glossy or matt chrome finish. The high-quality screen-printed and glass surfaces are easy to clean and therefore hygienic. The cubicles are spacious, provide plenty of freedom of movement and are easily accessible. The doors of both models gre 600 and 750 mm wide and can be chosen to open either inwards or outwards. The total height of the partition wall system is 2050 mm and the dimensions bf the partition walls are 850 x 1250 / 1500 mm.

The system is distributed throughout Germany by special Sprinz partners.

Further information about the product and reference projects is available by phoning +49 751 37986.

Email: mailto:info@glas-sprinz.de
Web: http://www.glas-sprinz.de


Ascento Additions from Ceramica Dolomite

The Ascento Bathroom Furniture from Ceramica Dolomite, has a new mirror, mirrored cabinet and two shelving units added to its range, as well as extending the contemporary walnut, beech and cherry colourings into the Wash Stations.

Ceramica Dolomite is a cosmopolitan range of bathrooms and the Ascento furniture reflects that, with its British flavoured, and vanity-unit styled, Wash Stations plus the more continental styled free-standing Wash Stands.

In response to the growth in demand for its bathroom furniture, Ceramica Dolomite has completely revamped its furniture manufacturing and design facilities. Jenny Williamson, Brand Manager for Ceramica Dolomite comments 'Ceramica Dolomite is committed to the retail sector. We have seen a large increase in demand for our bathroom furniture during 2004 and to continue that growth, our specialist furniture designer Stacey Seagrave has created these fresh additions. Ceramica Dolomite now offers a more comprehensive furniture option that will satisfy the broad range of demands that showrooms now face from their customers.'

New colouring for the Ascento Wash Station - now available in American Walnut. The Ascento Wash Stations come in three sizes, 65cms, 75cms & 85cms and are also available in Cherry, Maple, Beech and White. The new Ascento collection includes matching mirrors and shelving units to complement the larger items of bathroom furniture.

The new additions to Ascento are launched in January 2005.

Tel: 01782 645406
Web: http://www.ceramicadolomite.co.uk


Avante Goes Back To The Stone Age with Travertine Basins

Already known for its bathroom basins in Corian®, glass, china and Lucite, Avante® has improved the Natural Stone bowls in the company’s extensive collection.

The quality of the rustic, almost antique looking bowls has been increased and the Italian-inspired designs combine simple, organic shapes with an authentically aged finish. Available in a neutral cream colour, each bowl has slight colour variations, making every one unique.

Tel: 0113 201 2240
Web: http://www.avantebathrooms.com


The Big Blue from Teuco

Teuco's latest creation is the 612 OBLO ('Port-Hole') mini-pool, a spacious glass-fronted hot-tub with ergonomic features and soft contours that display all the qualities of Italian design.

Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, the OBLO is available in two versions: panelled (612) or bwilt-in (611) and comes complete with an aromatherapy feature, underwater light, ozonator and heat-retaining protective canvas.

Its body recliner and 4 massage seats display a whole host ofjet functions and types, namely Power Jet, Tris Roto Jets, Roto & Multi Roto Jets, Stream Jets and Air Jets, all engineered and strategically positioned to create maximum comfort, effect and relaxation.

Tel: 020 7704 2190
Web: http://www.teuco.co.uk


Shimmering Blue Scintilla is Number One is Norske Interiors' Homebuyers' Chart'

The dazzling shade of Blue Scintilla has enchanted so many home buyers that it is now the most popular colour choice from Norske Interiors' iridescent Aurora collection of Mermaid waterproof wall panels.

Blue Scintilla fuses a bold and glossy blue with a glittering silver to create an alluring shimmer effect that appears to change colour with the light. Norske Interiors' creative colour combination not only produces a fascinating bathing environment, the glinting silver effect complements contemporary chrome fittings and accessories.

A particularly popular choice for shower enclosures, the high performance, decorative laminate finish and the sealed tongued-and-grooved edges make Mermaid panels waterproof and watertight. With no grouting required, Mermaid panels avoid the unsightly discoloration which tiled walls often suffer, particularly in showering areas, and are so effective at waterproofing that they are even suitable for use with power showers.

To finish any Mermaid installation, another product from Norske lnteriors is the patented bottom profile which ensures a leak proof seal even if movement of the shower tray occurs.

Tel: 01472 240832
Email: mailto:sales@norske-int.co.uk


Broughton Crangrove Launches New Range of Bathroom Furniture

Broughton Crangrove, a distributor of premium appliances and furniture which offers next day delivery to the majority of the UK, is expanding its bathroom furniture with the latest from Avanti.

From the 1st January 2004 Broughton Crangrove has exclusive distribution of the Avanti Fresca range of bathroom furniture. The new range features clean, contemporary styles and designs in sought-after colours and finishes with the added dimension of a new reduced carcass depth of just 200mm. Avanti Fresca offers three different finishes; two high gloss finishes in white or latte and a contemporary Wenge in a luxurious dark wood finish. The doors, panels and accessory fascias may be mixed and matched to create a vibrant environment.

‘The Avanti Fresca range is a true innovation and is a superb range of quality furniture, offering flexible design combinations and profitable opportunities for retailers. The stunning finishes and reduced depth carcass of just 200mm not only creates attractive storage options for displays but opens up tremendous space saving opportunities for virtually any cloakroom, bathroom or en suite at highly competitive prices,’ explains Allan Nutter, Commercial Director.

For further details on the new Avanti Fresca range, supporting literature and Broughton Crangrove’s latest price book call 0870 60 60 601.


Hüppe 501 Classics Relaunched

Hüppe's popular 501 Classics range has been re-launched with new products, new design details and new colours giving the range a fresh new face.

Originally designed for the contract market, the 501 range has also sold well in the domestic market by offering a combination of simple, effective designs at reasonable prices. Three new styles introduced to the range are a square bi-fold door, square 2-way door and sliding bath screen. An offset quadrant style is also now available as a standard option in the 501 range. New handles and hinges complete the re-styling.

The revamped range offers a choice of square and quadrant enclosures, shower trays and bath screens. Profiles are available in white and various silvers (including the new iridium silver) and glazing in clear glass with the option of easy clean, Anti-Plaque finish.

For more details, please call Huppe's sole UK agents, RSJ Associates Ltd, on
01260 276188 or e-mail: mailto:info@rsjassociates.co.uk


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