Diane, Author at Bathroom Review

PJH extends bathroom furniture range with Volta

April 20, 2021

A versatile range, the contemporary new Volta family includes a wide choice of cabinetry suitable for bathrooms, en-suites and cloakrooms, including slim units for compact spaces.

Available in both wall-hung and floor-standing styles, Volta provides plenty of practical storage solutions as well as an ultra modern coordinated look to help streamline bathroom spaces and create an on-trend interior. With a high gloss lacquered finish, three flawless colours to choose from – Anthracite Gloss, Grey Gloss and White Gloss – provide consumers with the perfect palette to suit personal tastes and bathroom styles.

Supplied rigid for ease of installation, all the Volta units are colour coordinated throughout and include luxurious soft-close cabinet fittings and a sleek bar handle. To complete the look, the range also includes a Volta floor-standing 500mm WC unit and 350mm tall unit with two doors.

Complete with a five-year guarantee, the new Volta Modular Furniture range is now available from PJH Group and can be ordered via the PJH Partners Portal for next day delivery. For further information, contact Bathrooms to Love at PJH on: T: 0800 8 77 88 99; or visit www.partners.pjh.uk (for ordering & account management); and www.bathroomstolove.uk

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Express your style with HiB Novum’s Fabrica range

April 20, 2021

Statement bathrooms require eye-catching furniture possessing functionality and flair. HiB Novum’s new Fabrica range oozes luxury and sophistication, while also giving homeowners and designers the chance to express their style through bathroom furniture.

Fabrica’s distinguishing feature is the combination of colour and texture, with Dark Emerald, Midnight Blue and Carbon Grey options complete with a sleek, tactile design. The range has been developed to answer the growing call for more choice, but with the added benefit of interchangeable details that offer enhanced personalisation.

HiB Novum Fabrica Midnight blue — Midnight Blue

Handles and brassware options are all part of Fabrica’s appeal, with finishes such as brushed brass, black and chrome offering a new level of design expression, creating a bathroom that is decadently stylish. The vanity unit can be paired with a wash basin or vessel basin with countertop, with further accessories such as optional legs, to suit each customer’s personal preferences.

To accommodate a variety of bathroom sizes, Fabrica is available in 50cm, 60cm, 100cm and 120cm units. The Fabrica Cloakroom range is available for those with an ensuite or smaller space, while those with larger bathrooms may choose to explore the 100cm and 120cm options, which present the opportunity to install couple’s vanity stations with two basins and mirrors to offer that additional touch of extravagance and luxury.

To ensure that the bathroom remains free from unsightly clutter, Fabrica has ample storage, with soft-close drawer runners for gentle closure and elegance.

Ash Chilver, Sales Director at HiB, said: “Fabrica’s rich unit colours and multitude of personal touches make it a really sophisticated and striking design. It is such an eye-catching unit that suits a wide variety of styles and bathroom sizes. As a statement furniture piece, it really draws attention.”

For more information about the HiB Novum Fabrica ranges visit https://www.hib.co.uk/product/fabrica/

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VitrA’s Voyage bathroom collection

April 20, 2021

VitrA Bathrooms has worked with award-winning multi-disciplinary artist Arik Levy to create the Voyage bathroom collection. With more than 130 products available in the range this extensive collection offers endless possibilities for customisation.

The vast number of furniture and sanitaryware pieces can be individually tailored using the extensive range of colour, material and size options. The sheer variety of horizontal and vertical units and wall panels create the ideal layout to suit any bathroom, shower or en-suite space.

Voyage is entirely wall-hung, making it exceptionally versatile and ideal for small or awkward spaces. Both open and closed storage options are available – from hooks and open shelving through to mirrored wall boxes and various storage units – and each piece can be positioned anywhere in the room to suit individual needs. Coordinating accessories, including a heated towel rail and a toilet roll and brush holder, are also available to complete the look.

Voyage bathroom furniture is available in five different dual colour finishes, including flamed grey and natural oak, planked sand and stone grey, and flamed grey and forest green.

The sanitaryware is cast from hygienic and easy-to-clean ceramic; the Voyage collection includes a range of countertop and wall-hung washbasin units that offer a convenient combination of wet, dry and semi-wet areas, blurring the lines between a traditional bowl and a vanity unit.

Inspired by his time living and working in Japan, Arik Levy worked closely with VitrA’s in-house design team to create a bathroom collection that allows both mind and body to relax. He comments: “Taking time for ourselves in the bathroom each day can be extremely purifying. Our daily habits are deep-rooted, but I hope that the Voyage collection will help us to indulge ourselves and make time to enjoy our daily rituals”.

www.VitrA.co.uk

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REHAU unveils new homeowner preferences report

April 19, 2021

With restrictions over the past year leading to people spending more time both living and working in the home, REHAU Furniture Solutions has launched a new report delving into consumer preferences.

REHAU surveyed 2,000 UK homeowners to understand current attitudes to interior design, particularly in kitchens and bathrooms.

Launched this week, the downloadable guide, titled Designing Different, explores the findings of the research, outlining how the demands of modern life have changed and how designers can provide solutions that resonate with consumers’ needs.

Of those surveyed, 69 per cent said that spending more time at home while under COVID-19 restrictions had increased their desire to make improvements to the kitchen and bathroom. Two thirds (67 per cent) also stated that they are more aware of bacteria on surfaces in their home, highlighting the need for hygienic solutions such as zero-joint edgebanding and non-porous work surfaces.

Just under half (47 per cent) agreed that it is important for visitors to complement their home décor and when it comes to choosing a new kitchen or bathroom, the majority (54 per cent) said that they listen to trends, but that it’s important to them that the design will still look good in years to come.

When asked about colour schemes, a third (31 per cent) of consumers stated their preferred option in the kitchen is new neutrals (greys), closely followed by white (29 per cent) and warm neutrals (creams and browns) at 26 per cent. Lively hues were bottom of the list, with only 6 per cent noting that they favoured bright colour pops.

Scott Williams, National Sales Manager for REHAU Furniture Solutions explains: “It’s clear that now more than ever, not only are consumers looking to update their homes, but they want do so with hygienic solutions that maintain a healthy home. More than this, our research shows that homeowners are looking for surfaces that are easy to maintain, as well as options that are of a high quality and will last a long time.

“It’s therefore important for designers to ensure they are specifying products that meet these requirements and indeed, explain the full benefits of opting for materials that are both built to enhance daily life and provide the reassurance of longevity.

“Our report delves deeply into what consumers want in their kitchens, bathrooms and beyond, not only providing insightful data-driven trends, but solutions that can help facilitate designs that suit modern needs.”

To download a copy of REHAU’s Designing Different report, visit: www.rehau.com/uk-en/designing-different

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Hyatt announces the opening of three new hotels

April 19, 2021

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) has announced the opening of three boutique hotels in Sweden under the JdV by Hyatt brand. Story Hotel Riddargatan and Story Hotel Signalfabriken in Stockholm, and Story Hotel Studio Malmö in Malmö, Sweden– all join Hyatt’s independent collection portfolio, significantly increasing Hyatt’s brand presence in Sweden. The three hotels join Hotell Reisen bringing the total number of Hyatt properties in the country to four.

Deeply rooted in the culture of its local neighbourhood, each hotel is as unique as the individuals who enter through its doors, providing guests with a range of locally inspired programming that allows them to connect authentically with the surrounding community during their stay. With modern, Scandinavian design that reflects the edgy nature of both Swedish cities, the hotels offer amenities for business and leisure travelers alike.

“We are truly passionate about the neighbourhoods in which our hotels are located – so much so that we ensured the design of each hotel was a true extension of its surroundings and authentically reflected the local culture”, said Alexander Hederstrom, general manager of Story Hotel Riddargatan and Story Hotel Signalfabriken. “This is why we are so proud and excited to be joining JdV by Hyatt – a brand that truly recognizes and celebrates the importance of local community.”

“We are excited to welcome guests through our doors and share with them the spectacular views of the ocean and the beautiful city of Malmö from our rooftop. Story Hotel Studio Malmö is at the heart of the city, only a five minute walk from the Malmö Central Station,” said Sebastian Kamieniarczyk, general manager of Story Hotel Studio Malmö. “With each hotel’s unique location, there really is no better place for guests to stay when coming to explore the city and immerse themselves in the local culture”.

Story Hotel Riddargatan, Story Hotel Signalfabriken and Story Hotel Studio Malmö all feature individually designed boutique guestrooms, vibrant public spaces and food and beverage offerings for both visitors and residents.

Story Hotel Riddargatan, Stockholm

Rooms

The 83-room hotel is designed with an industrial theme to reflect the building’s former life as an apartment complex, a famous hair saloon and garage. The rooms are perfect for urbanites looking for a stylish place to stay, featuring distressed walls, sleek furniture, and rustic exposed pipework.

Food and drink

The Bar & Lounge is a distinct space, popular with local residents as well as hotel guests, serving a wide menu of cocktails, and offering DJ sets several evenings a week. The hotel also has a fantastic restaurant, Ling Long, specializing in Southeast Asian cuisine.

Location

Located in the trendy area of downtown Stockholm, Story Hotel Riddargatan is just around the corner from the business and shopping district of Stureplan – appealing to both business and leisure travelers. For those interested in immersing themselves in the vibrant city center, the hotel is close to most key tourist attractions, ferry boats to the archipelago and designer shops and boutiques.

Story Hotel Signalfabriken, Stockholm

Rooms

Story Hotel Signalfabriken features 83 individual guestrooms, all chic and contemporary in their design. With copper plating, brick walls and rainfall showers, the hotel is perfect for those who prefer a modern industrial vibe.

Food and drink

Guests can grab a delicious burger at the in-house restaurant, Phil’s Burger, or enjoy a drink as the bustling bar which hosts DJ sets throughout the week.

Location

Located inside the listed Signalfabriken building, formerly a fire station and town hall, the industrial-chic hotel serves as the perfect home base for both business guests attending meetings in the surrounding areas of Solna Business Park, and leisure guests who want quick access to Stockholm’s city center. The hotel is ideal for those interested in exploring the Friends Arena and Mall, Scandinavia’s biggest shopping center, which also has an IMAX theatre, and can be reached by car in about 10 minutes.

Story Hotel Studio Malmö

Rooms

Story Hotel Studio Malmö features 95 unique guestrooms, all designed to reflect the distinct look and feel, and vibrant nature of the local neighbourhoods. With an airy and modern finish, each bedroom offers guests a beautiful view overlooking the city center and/or ocean glass windows.

Food and drink

The hotel features a restaurant on the 14th floor, Kasai in the Sky, with views overlooking Malmö and the Oresund – showcasing both the ocean and city skyline. The restaurant serves delicious modern Japanese cuisine, paired perfectly with one of the many cocktails available at the bar. The rooftop comes alive during the evening, with great music and a lively atmosphere.

Location

Story Hotel Studio Malmö is located by the water at Universitetsholmen, a few minutes walking distance from the Malmö Central Station and city center, making it the perfect springboard for guests to explore the city. The hotel is located within the STUDIO building, which also features conference and meeting facilities, corporate offices, retail outlets, several restaurants, and a café. The best way to explore the city is by bike, which is perfect as Story Hotel Studio Malmö offers free cycle hires for all guests.

The JdV by Hyatt brand is known for its collection of vibrant, independent hotels that welcome all vibes, tribes and unique souls. Each property looks to embrace the local culture of the neighbourhood in which it is situated and welcomes guests to explore, celebrate and live in the moment. Already present in 15 locations in the U.S., and with a property recently opened in China, the brand is expanding its presence in Europe with these openings, as Hyatt looks to build its lifestyle portfolio in the region.

For more information about the hotels, please visit: Story Hotel Riddargatan http://storyhotelriddargatan.com, Story Hotel Signalfabriken http://storyhotelsignalfabriken.com, and Story Hotel Studio Malmö

http://storyhotel-studiomalmo.com.

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Toby Griffin joins Simon Acres Group as Consultant

April 19, 2021

Well known kbb industry professional Toby Griffin is to work with leading kbb and merchant service provider Simon Acres Group – SAGL as a training consultant. Toby is a business consulting expert with 17 years of experience with kbb companies.

SAGL director Simon Acres says, “We are thrilled that Toby has joined us. He shares our passion for excellence and will be a great asset to our business, as we continue to service our growing kbb retail and merchant client base.

Toby Griffin added, “I am delighted to be working with Simon and the team. It’s a great time to be joining as we come out of lockdown and take advantage of the lessons learned and the new ways of working that have evolved.

“I am looking forward to getting back out into showrooms to work face to face with clients and share the extensive portfolio of training that we can offer together.”

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IBC Group introduces new brand to the market

April 19, 2021

The IBC Group has created a series of IBC branded entities for the bathroom sector. Established in spring 2021, the IBC Group helps bridge the design-gap between modern and traditional bathroom interiors with a keen focus on sustainable innovation.

The IBC Group comprises of British designer and manufacturer, Imperial Bathrooms, and contemporary Italian-designed sanitaryware brand, Whiteville Ceramics, which made its debut to the UK in April 2021.

Inspiring an exclusive mix of styles, products designs, innovation and technology for the British bathroom, the IBC Group is dedicated to broadening its scope in product development.

Graham Bucktrout, Managing Director at IBC Group says, “Given our high degree of business investment, we are excited to introduce the Group brand to the market. We have created a series of IBC branded entities within the bathroom sector, all of which are clearly defined by their individual style and origin. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do – be it product, brand or service – and so the launch of the IBC Group has been a significant move for us internally and more importantly, on a commercial scale too. We look forward to watching the group identity grow and to build on our brand story within the global market.”

The IBC Group represents The Imperial Bathroom Company and has been introduced as a way to mark the company’s continued evolution. With the acquisition of Whiteville Ceramics, the group aims to unite its brands without compromising on its unique offering and progressive role in the bathroom sector. The group name and logo have been created in recognition of the company’s enduring market development, with each coloured ring representing a different stage of growth for the brand and it is excited to continue the journey towards greater brand development and investing in tomorrow.

As an organisation, IBC appreciate the support and market acceptance already shown throughout the industry and it promises to do all it can to provide best-in class product design and innovation for the latest bathroom interiors.

For further information on Imperial Bathrooms and/or Whiteville Ceramics, contact the IBC Group:

0870 606 1623

www.ibcgroup.co.uk

IBC Group: Unit 1-7, Empire Industrial Estate, Brickyard Road, Aldridge, West Midlands WS9 8UD

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2020 announces Global Inspiration Contest

April 16, 2021

2020 has announced the first-ever 2020 Global Inspiration Contest for kitchen, bathroom and office designers. The contest provides a platform for 2020 users across North America, the United Kingdom, and France to be recognized among their peers for their functional and aesthetic design skills.

This year’s contest is sponsored by Allied USA, Fotile America, and Armony Cucine. There are nine categories that designers can submit to:

• Contemporary kitchen
• Traditional kitchen
• Contemporary bathroom
• Traditional bathroom
• Any space
• 360° panorama – Any space
• Office reconfigured space
• Office flexible space
• Educational space

Multiple submissions are encouraged, however each submitted design must be unique. The winners will
be chosen by a panel of 2020 expert judges with the top three designs being eligible to win the Voters’
Choice prize.

The contest opens on April 22, 2021 and closes on May 17, 2021. The winners will receive an Amazon
gift card and will be featured at 2020 Connect – a virtual event taking place in June.

“This is the first time we’re hosting a 2020 Inspiration contest that is open to all our kitchen, bathroom
and office designers from across the globe at the same time,” says Ken Short, VP of marketing at 2020.
“We’re looking forward to seeing the beautiful and creative designs our talented customers submit this
year.”

To learn more about the 2020 Global Inspiration Contest, visit the contest page.

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Bette to launch Bette Future Days digital event

April 16, 2021

Bette will present its new products and innovations for 2021 on April 20 and 21 in its new digital show: Bette Future Days.

Retailers, interior designers, architects and installers are invited to have the new products shown and explained on these two days. A half-hour news show in English will take place several times a day and will include the launch of the BetteAir shower tile.

Registration to attend Bette Future Days is via the website www.bettefuturedays.com.

“This year’s focus is on exciting innovations for high quality bathrooms, that can be installed easily,” announced Sven Rensinghoff, head of marketing at Bette. “With the BetteAir shower tile, we are also celebrating a real world premiere for flush-to-floor showering on glazed titanium steel – perhaps the biggest innovation since the launch of the BetteFloor.”

In the Bette Future Days, the product presentations will be followed by question and answer sessions, in which individual questions can be answered live by experts from Bette. There is also the opportunity to register for one of the accompanying online seminars, which will deal with the details of the new products in about 20 minutes. Individual appointments can also be booked with a member of the Bette UK team.

Register for Bette Future Days at www.bettefuturedays.com.

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Virtual perfection – Acquabella’s new Virtual Tour

April 14, 2021

With months of lockdown we may be forgiven for wanting to move away from our screens…. but Acquabella promises this will change with its Virtual Tour. The Spanish Bathroom Manufacturer has created a completely unique experience for their trade, retail and end-user customers; Enabling them to plunge into the quality and beauty of the new Acquabella products without leaving their showroom, studio or sofa.

The totally immersive experience lets the user to move from area to area on a stunning island backdrop with a central glass dome from where they can view the whole of the “Virtual Tour”. The dome is the central focus, enabling the “visitor” to see at close hand the newly launched Acquabella products and enjoy the informative technical area with ingenious visual aids. The Acquabella Virtual Tour takes the user around 10 different worlds within the Island; each one imaginatively creating an environment which represents the different Acquabella textures; Quiz, Arabba, Ethnic, Slate, Beton, Nude and Zero micro-texture.

You have to see it to believe it – just click on the link!

The Tour is fully interactive and can be viewed by “foot” or drone, in day or night mode, while all the time enjoying the evocative sounds of the scene depicted. Literally a sensational experience. Whilst deploying the latest generation of video game technology the Virtual Tour has a “proper job” to do too, and cleverly showcases the huge range of stunning Acquabella products, highlighting their unique qualities enabling users to customise with colour, texture, size and shape and capture their design image for future reference. Users can download to their devices for the best experience and ask for a guided tour.

If Acquabella were to create a massive showroom, this is what it would look like. If Acquabella were able to take a stand at every exhibition in the world this would be a flavour of how it would be.

Acquabella’s CEO Juan José Benavent says, “The Virtual Tour is a truly unique tool for our retailers to transform their customer’s experience, a fabulous device for interior designers to impress clients, and of course via the website, customers can choose from over 2000 colours and configure the bathroom of their dreams – driving footfall to showrooms When the constraints of the physical are removed it is amazing what the virtual can achieve” ……

Step by step guide to the Virtual Tour

•Moving from the flowing waterfall that is home to the Flow Zero, a celebration of a shower tray with soft lines and texture that suggests flowing water, fittingly housed in a tropical waterfall. Follow the path as the evocative sounds of nature change with each habitat bringing an added dimension to the experience.

•Next is the tree house that exudes warmth and nature, just like the new Arabba texture, replicating traditional natural fibres.

•After descending the spiral staircase, you will arrive at a hut in the middle of the rainforest, home to the Ethnic texture, which found its inspiration from tree bark.

•You will then leave behind the vegetation to venture into an increasingly rocky terrain with unashamed glamour, a house inspired by the 1920s, full of curved lines and with a nod to the characteristic round drain from the Focus Beton shower tray that is its inspiration.

•Follow the Beton texture trail and you’ll find a building on a cliff overlooking the sea, perfect for the minimalist Base Beton shower tray.

•We then come to the most avant-garde building on the tour, perfect to showcase the award-winning Smart Quiz shower tray.

•Arriving at the elegant and simple home of the Base Slate shower tray is a truly sensual experience as you feel sand under your feet at the entrance of the Duo Slate environment; here water and earth come together, inspired by the Duo model, which offers two entirely contrasting finishes.

•We then move to an increasingly arid landscape, with greenery sparsely placed to capture the softness and warmth of the Arq Zero shower tray.

•The vegetation gradually fills the terrain to introduce you to the final environment, which is overflowing with a sense of harmony, fragility and calm that is only possible thanks to the recreation of natural skin captured by the Base Nude bespoke shower tray.

www.acquabella.com/en/

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