Diane, Author at Bathroom Review

New H4 Hotel selects Bette & invisible Anti-Slip

November 7, 2024

After several years of extensive renovation, the H4 Hotel Wyndham Paris Pleyel Resort in Saint-Denis, Paris, opened its doors in July 2024. This modern, design-driven hotel, part of the H-Hotels Group, is situated between the Olympic Village and the Stade de France, making it a prime location for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The hotel occupies the 140-metre-high Tour Pleyel, a notable architectural landmark in the Paris suburb. It boasts nearly 700 air-conditioned rooms that combine comfort with contemporary appeal, catering to a wide range of guests.

Merging design with safety and comfort

The H4 Hotel Wyndham Paris Pleyel seamlessly integrates innovative design with high-quality materials, ensuring that aesthetics and safety remain priorities. The bathrooms feature showers, and some include baths, all from Bette, with the addition of the highly slip-resistant BetteAnti-Slip Sense surface. This innovative surface enhances safety without sacrificing the bathroom’s sleek, glossy appearance.

BetteUltra shower trays: a core element of the design

Every room in the hotel is equipped with BetteUltra shower trays in pristine glossy white. Crafted from steel enamel, the precise industrial production of these shower trays blends perfectly with the hotel’s design aesthetic. The timeless, refined design of the BetteUltra trays includes tightly contoured 10-mm corner radii and flush-fitting waste covers, ensuring seamless integration into the overall interior concept.

Safety and aesthetic combined: invisible Anti-Slip technology

Bette’s BetteAnti-Slip Sense surface is said to enhance the safety of the shower trays without compromising their elegant finish. The surface’s high slip resistance is in compliance with evaluation group C of DIN 16165 and is only noticeable when body weight is applied to the wet surface. When dry, the surface feels no different from a traditional glazed surface.

This invisible anti-slip technology does not interfere with cleaning ease; in fact, BetteAnti-Slip Sense is highly resistant to wear, including abrasions and exposure to cleaning agents commonly used in shower areas. Bette also offers a 30-year guarantee on its bathroom products with the BetteAnti-Slip Sense surface.

Self-cleaning waste outlets for easy maintenance

The BetteSolid waste outlets, designed for self-cleaning, make maintaining the shower trays easy. These outlets prevent hair and debris from accumulating, allowing them to be washed away effortlessly with the water flow.

Baths featuring iconic design and practical functionality

In addition to the shower trays, many rooms at the H4 Hotel Wyndham Paris Pleyel are equipped with BetteStarlet baths, which also feature the BetteAnti-Slip Sense surface. These luxurious, glossy white baths bring both style and safety to the hotel’s bathrooms.

The BetteStarlet baths feature a minimalist design with a central waste outlet, making them perfect for comfortable bathing for two. The wide bath rim serves as a convenient armrest and provides ample space for toiletries. Crafted from impact-resistant, scratch-resistant, and heat-resistant glazed titanium steel, the baths can withstand accidental impacts from bottles or other objects and even the heat of candles, ensuring they remain in pristine condition over time.

A central hub for visitors and culture seekers

The H4 Hotel Wyndham Paris Pleyel is conveniently located near the new Saint-Denis Pleyel metro station, offering easy access for guests looking to explore Paris and its many cultural attractions. The 140-metre-high Tour Pleyel, originally designed in the 1970s by architects Bernard Favatier, Pierre Hérault, and Marcel Freva, stands as a symbol of Saint-Denis’ transformation from its industrial past into a vibrant hub of art and culture.

The hotel offers 697 rooms across a variety of categories, including “Comfort,” “Superior,” “Premium,” “Deluxe,” and “Junior Suite,” ranging in size from 18 to 37 square metres. A luxurious 129-square-metre presidential suite is located on the 37th floor. The hotel also features a 10,000-square-metre congress centre, multiple restaurants and bars, an executive lounge, and a fitness centre. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of Paris from the bar on the 40th floor or relax in France’s highest swimming pool.

The interior design of the H4 Hotel was conceived by the Parisian architecture firm Axel Schoenert Architects (ASA), who drew inspiration from the building’s industrial architecture, incorporating steel and glass elements. This industrial look is complemented by refined classic touches, such as French herringbone parquet floors and monochrome beds with structured headboards. The contemporary design is further enhanced by street-art-inspired furniture and mirrors framed with light bulbs, reflecting the urban cultural heritage of Saint-Denis.

For more information on Bette’s products, visit www.my-bette.com/en.

Bathroom-Review-Hotel-Wyndham-Paris-BetteUltra-shower-trays.-

Keep Reading

Andrew Green joins Utopia sales team

November 6, 2024

Utopia has announced the appointment of Andrew Green as business development manager for the South West region.

Having begun his career in the Navy, Andrew has over 20 years of experience in the KBB sector. He started with a role in kitchen design before moving into sales positions with several leading bathroom brands, later as a regional sales manager.

Utopia’s sales director, Gary Matthews, comments, “Andrew has exactly the skill set and experience to nurture and develop our presence in this important region, and we welcome him to the team.”

Andrew comments “I have always been very aware of Utopia’s leading role in the bathroom industry so it’s a real privilege to be part of the team and I’m looking forward to supporting our customers and developing the area. I couldn’t have started at a better time, as Utopia has recently launched its new ZEST Partner Programme and unveiled its new product launch for Autumn 2024.”

www.utopiagroup.com

01902 406402

Keep Reading

Tissino launches Tavo – chic shower screens in three contemporary finishes

November 4, 2024

Tavo, by Tissino, is a versatile new range of shower screens designed to enhance the bathroom experience. Focusing on both aesthetics and functionality, Tavo offers a wide variety of options to suit all design preferences.

Tavo’s shower screens will be available to retailers to purchase in three finishes: Chrome, Black, and Brushed Brass. This is coupled with several glass options, including Ultra Clear, Grey, and Fluted designs that not only enhance the look of a bathroom but also ensure durability and easy maintenance.

With 15 different glass sizes available across all finishes, Tavo provides the flexibility to create a tailored shower space that fits any layout or size requirement. Examples include front panel with arm, front panel with side panel, walkthrough panel, and more complex configurations including front panel with corner panel, side panel & flipper panel.

Tavo is part of Tissino’s Esclusiva range, which means it is available to retailers only in stores at Tissino partners.

For more information on Tissino, visit www.tissino.co.uk

Bathroom-Review-Tavo-shower-screens-from-Tissino

Keep Reading

DEVA showcase its elegant mixer collection

November 4, 2024

UK tapware and shower supplier Methven has launched the Carlow Sink Mixer range, a new range expertly engineered using only the highest quality materials.

Deva by Methven’s Carlow kitchen taps come complete with a 12-year warranty, guaranteeing value for money and customer satisfaction.

Emma Foster, head of marketing & product at Deva by Methven, said: “Our Carlow Sink Mixers are designed to be both stylish and durable, making them an ideal choice for those who want to combine aesthetics and functionality in their kitchens. Crafted from premium materials, the mixers offer excellent design, versatility with all types of water systems, and the option to add a flow regulator to reduce water wastage.

With the added assurance of a 12-year warranty, customers can trust in their long-term reliability and value.”

Featuring a swan neck spout, the Carlow sink mixer range is available in five different finishes – Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Brushed Brass, Copper, and Matte Black. The Carlow range offers homeowners a choice of luxury, high quality tapware to suit all modern kitchen styles.

For efficiency when in use, the Carlow Sink Mixer has cone shaped handles and is fitted with ¼ turn ceramic discs making them easy to operate. The high spout allows ultimate access to your sink for washing up needs.

The Carlow collection is available immediately via Deva by Methven’s nationwide network of experienced distributors with an RRP starting at £192 and is supported by first class aftersales servicing and support.

For more information, customers can visit https://deva-uk.com/ or contact the office on 0800 195 1602 for details on their local Area Sales Manager.

Keep Reading

World bathroom leaders sign declaration to reduce water waste & prevent Infection

November 4, 2024

Global bathroom leaders have signed a landmark agreement to reduce billions of litres of waste water from toilets, taps, and showers worldwide.

At the same time they pledged to innovate and design new products to reduce the risk of potentially deadly bacteria like c.diff and ecoli spreading through using bathrooms.

The impact of both commitments will impact billions of lives around the world and minimise significant and existential threats to humanity.

Up to 400 million litres of water are wasted each day in the UK alone through leaky toilets, which adds up to a staggering 1.46 billion litres of water a year. Switching to a lower-flow shower can save up to 60 per cent of the water used.

And while one in five people don’t wash their hands after going to the loo, simply washing hands can hugely reduce the risk of bacterial infection.

Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance states that more than 360 million lives have been lost to AMR since 1990.

The world’s top ten bathroom businesses discussed these issues and signed the declaration after a historic two-day summit at Windsor Castle, the private residence of the UK Royal Family.

They are calling on the global bathroom industry to follow their lead.

Bosses pledged to invest in research and development to develop more efficient toilets and showers, to clearly label products so homeowners can choose options which conserve water, and to lobby governments around the world for support to save water.

They have agreed to design and develop new products that reduce infection risks. This pledge will entail improving hand hygiene and reducing toilet plumes and biofilm growth. Examples include further development of touchless technologies, improvement of flushing systems, and surfaces that inhibit microbial growth.

Owners and executives of global bathroom giants Kohler, Fortune Brands Innovations, Hansgrohe SE, Ideal Standard/Villeroy & Boch, GWA Group, Norcros UK & Ireland, Kohler Mira, Roca Group, Thomas Dudley, Bristan, Sato and LIXIL and Lecico joined the summit.

The historic gathering was organised by the UK-based Bathroom Manufacturers Association.

BMA chief executive Tom Reynolds said the historic summit was so significant because it enabled the global industry to make a landmark commitment to address the critical issues which are existential threats to humanity.

He said: “Water is life. It’s needed by every living thing on the planet, yet climate change means that water scarcity is a growing problem even in wet countries like the UK.

“The situation becomes more complex and potentially more deadly because of the growing threat of bacteria which are not affected by antibiotics.

“Three years ago, we suffered a global pandemic. These resistant microbes represent a significant threat to humanity… without water, we can’t be hygienic, and here’s where our summit all comes together.

“The humble bathroom’s contribution to sanitation, hygiene and public health has saved millions of lives throughout history.

“This is the first time the world’s biggest manufacturers have come together, stepping up as a sector to agree to innovate, invest, research and develop products which deliver our mission.

“We’re taking water preservation and AMR to the next level, and as a sector, we will be following up regularly to measure the impact of this declaration.”

Keep Reading

Waterline introduces luxe brass and copper baths – luxury made affordable

November 1, 2024

A new collection of brass and copper baths from Waterline are designed to bring unparalleled luxury into the home at an exceptional value. Handcrafted from 100% 16-gauge copper and brass, these stunning baths combine timeless elegance with unbeatable prices, making high-end luxury more accessible than ever.

Each bath is meticulously hand-forged, ensuring a unique and sophisticated look that will only get better with age. As the natural copper develops a distinctive patina over time, it enhances the bath’s authentic, aged charm. Copper’s remarkable ability to conduct heat means that the entire surface of the bath warms up to match the water temperature, turning every soak into a truly indulgent experience.

The collection includes a Brass Bath Tub, Nickel Plated Bath Tub, and a Copper Bath Tub with a Nickel Interior, all sized at 1650 x 750mm, along with matching bath wastes. To complete the luxurious bathroom setup, complementary brassware and shower sets are also available.

With this launch, Waterline continues to push the boundaries of accessible luxury, ensuring that premium craftsmanship can be enjoyed by a broader market. The baths are competitively priced at £5,985 to allow more homeowners to experience the perfect blend of style, quality, and affordability.

For more information visit www.waterline.co.uk or call 03330 149 149.

Keep Reading

Bathrooms to Love adds bronze profile across portfolio including Iconix RefleXion

November 1, 2024

Bathrooms to Love by PJH has introduced a new Brushed Bronze finish throughout its Collection of bathroom products, including this stunning Iconix Fluted Glass Wetroom, featuring beautiful Bronze profiles.

The new Brushed Bronze Wetroom, from the brand’s top-of-the-range, Iconix RefleXion Enclosures family, is available with luxurious fluted or clear, 8mm toughened safety glass finished with elegant, brushed bronze profiles and support arms.

Joining an already inspiring choice of metallic finishes available over the Bathrooms to Love Collection, the new Brushed Bronze finish features on a range of product categories including brassware, showers, mirrors, radiators, and even wastes, making it easy to style products together.

As pictured, the new fluted wetroom panels feature soft, fluted, high-quality crystal-clear glass, boasting a pristine clarity – without the common green tint often seen on wetroom glass. This extra clean look is boosted yet further with the warm, elegant tones of the brushed bronze panel profiles and supporting wall arms – see the new video here: https://partners.pjh.uk/assets/videos/RefX-Iconix-Bronze-Wetroom-Intro.MP4

Showering Product Manager for Bathrooms to Love, Tanna Molyneux, said: “Brushed Bronze is a beautiful, warm finish that complements a wide range of materials and textures within any bathroom project. In addition to our new Bronze Wetroom range, we have launched a collection of coordinated bathroom products finished in this same sophisticated brushed bronze texture, allowing designers to create ever more personalised bathroom schemes.”

The high-specification Iconix Fluted Wetroom in Bronze also features an ‘Easy Clean’ glass coating, ensuring low maintenance and longevity and concealed fixings throughout profiles and arms for a sleek and flawless look. Standing at 1950mm tall, fluted wetroom panels can be installed directly onto a prepared wetroom floor or on a tray and come in four widths: 800mm, 900mm, 1000mm and 1200mm. Two optional fluted side glass panels are also available in 800 and 900mm widths.

As always, Bathrooms to Love products are supported with a package of stockist sales and service benefits, all aligned with PJH’s goal of being the customers ‘First Choice’. From POS to product swatches, and QR codes to AR, the Bathrooms to Love brand comes with a bundle of support from PJH, and stockists can expect a Next Day delivery Service to store or home (to 93% of postcodes). Order now via PJH’s class-leading Partners Portal™ e-commerce website.

Further information:

Bathrooms to Love by PJH: T: 0800 8 77 88 99 / www.partners.pjh.uk / www.bathroomstolove.uk

More news and product information from PJH Group

Keep Reading

Saniflo welcomes Wendy Shore as national sales manager

November 1, 2024

Saniflo has added Wendy Shore to its sales team. After 18 years in key accounts and regional sales roles at Baxi, Wendy joined Saniflo as national sales manager in July 2024 and is responsible for driving growth of Saniflo products through a team of area sales managers.

Wendy’s previous roles – which included 12 years at British Gas prior to Baxi – means she’s been able to bring extensive experience within key accounts and national merchants to the role, as well as contacts in distribution, independent merchants and specifiers. She’s looking forward to supporting the team in their daily roles as well as ensuring customers remain right at the heart of the business.

“I am very focused on making sure we provide the right solutions for customers at all times and I am tasked with supporting and empowering my team to deliver that. We have a great team and amazing customer service; all the tools we need to deliver business growth,” says Wendy.

Keep Reading

Tissino extends Esclusiva range to better support bricks and mortar retailers

October 31, 2024

Warrington-based bathroom manufacturer Tissino has extended its Esclusiva range of premium products to all of its bricks-and-mortar retailers as it seeks to better support its customers.

The Esclusiva range, which until September was only available to 20% of Tissino’s customers, is now available to all brick-and-mortar showrooms. However, to continue to protect the brand, Esclusiva will not be available to any online-only retailers.

As well as extending who is able to retailer Esclusiva, Tissino has also extended the product range with several new launches, including Stratto, their new fluted vanity unit collection.

Helen Ray-Dennett, head of marketing and customer experience, says, “We know that there remains a heated debate within our industry around online-only retailers selling products at highly discounted rates that often can’t be matched by bricks-and-mortar retailers.

“Our Esclusiva range ensures that we are able to protect our brand and offering, providing our customers and consumers with premium products that remain premium. Many homeowners value brands that provide quality and exceptional customer service, long after purchase. The Esclusiva range is able to deliver on both and most importantly .”

Feedback from retailers has been exceptionally positive, with Tissino offering in person product training and pre- and post-sales support with dedicated sales agents.

For more information on Tissino, visit www.tissino.co.uk

Bathroom-Review-Tissini-Strattosupports-retailers.j

Keep Reading

Concept Freedom: creating a space for everyone

October 31, 2024

Bathrooms offer the perfect opportunity for creative design, but they are also functional spaces that may need to accommodate a broad spectrum of people of various ages and mobility. That said, there’s no need for either of these things to compromise each other. Concept Freedom from Ideal Standard offers a sleek, contemporary look as well as an additional level of support for those who need it.

Created to boost independence and provide a beautiful bathroom design, Ideal Standard’s Concept Freedom encompasses style, safety, and convenience.

Carefully crafted in collaboration with the renowned Studio Levien, accessibility is at the core of the collection. Showcasing the classic ceramics that Concept is known for, the Freedom range features clever design elements that make it easier for those with mobility impairments to use.

Wall-hung, back-to-wall, and close-coupled WCs are also available in the range. They can fit a variety of bathroom styles and spaces and have a design that’s 25 percent higher than average. This reduces pressure on users’ knees and helps to improve the user experience for those with mobility issues.

The collection also features shower seats and chrome grab rails, giving a contemporary finish which enhances the overall design.

With Ideal Standard’s Singular™ philosophy, it’s also simple to mix-and-match products in Concept Freedom with the company’s wider offering, meaning a huge variety of combinations available.

Keep Reading