UK manufacturer of showering spaces, Lakes, has expanded its Wave Collection with two new colour additions – Gunmetal and Brushed Nickel. Launched in June 2022, the Wave Collection has become a cornerstone of the Lakes portfolio, recognised for its precision engineering, installer-friendly design and commercial versatility.
The introduction of these new finishes reflects Lakes’ continued commitment to staying at the forefront of trends within the showering market, making contemporary design choices more accessible across a wider range of products.
The range expansion follows a successful 2025 for Lakes, which the company says saw it become the first bathroom manufacturer in the world to achieve B Corporation certification, recognising its verified commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, customer care and employee wellbeing.
In addition, Lakes launched the extensive ROKU® Collection, featuring seven new bathscreens and two ranges of high-quality shower trays, while adding even more design options to its Flagship Modular Walk-In range. Beyond product development, the senior management team was strengthened with several key appointments to drive further growth.
Mike Gahir, managing director at Lakes Showering Spaces, said: “The Wave Collection is a great example of how we take emerging design trends and engineer them into products that are practical, reliable and commercially viable.
“Our approach to expanding our product portfolio has always been to listen closely to the market and act quickly, but adding new finishes is just one part of a much wider strategy.
“In the last few years, Lakes has looked to disrupt the market with bold product additions, strengthened our service proposition, improved availability across our collections and, as the company says, achieved B Corp certification.”
Gahir added that the addition of Gunmetal and Brushed Nickel to the Wave Collection aligns with broader bathroom and interior trends, allowing merchants, retailers and installers to offer a trusted product for more projects than ever.
Engineered with 8mm glass, the Wave Collection strikes an ideal balance between strength, durability and ease of installation. The range includes hinged, quadrant, slider and bi-fold doors, along with a side panel compatible with hinged, slider and bi-fold configurations.
Robust yet lightweight frames ensure long-lasting performance while remaining easy to handle on site, even in confined spaces. This installer-focused design reduces fitting time while delivering a product built to exceed UK standards for quality and reliability.
Like all Lakes enclosures, the Wave Collection features easy-to-clean AllClear® technology on both sides of the glass and is backed by a genuine no-quibble lifetime guarantee.
The new Gunmetal and Brushed Nickel finishes are stocked now and available through Lakes’ national network of merchants and retailers.
D-Lite is a brand new, innovative and value-driven range of shower enclosures offered by Kudos. Produced with 6mm glass, this versatile collection provides a wide variety of sizes and door configurations, including pivot, sliding, bifold, and quadrant designs. Positioned within the brand’s Essential collection and contracts brochures, D-Lite is specifically tailored to meet the needs of contract customers, combining functionality with clean, modern aesthetics.
All D-Lite shower enclosures are 1950mm high and feature 6mm toughened safety glass throughout, treated with a protective glass coating for easy cleaning. The profiles have a high-gloss chrome finish, and the fixings, included in each pack, are designed for easy installation. There is also a 30mm adjustment for each wall post to accommodate uneven walls. They can be installed on either a tray or a wetroom floor and come with a 10-year guarantee against manufacturing defects. D-Lite offers a range of sizes for each door option, providing a design solution for any bathroom space. Pivot doors are available from 700mm to 1000mm, with corresponding side panels. Sliding doors are available from 1000mm to 1400mm wide. Bifolds are available from 700mm to 900mm, and a Quadrant is available in five sizes from 800mm to 1200mm.
To complete this delightful addition to the Kudos portfolio, it also includes a stylish single-panel overbath screen. The Arelia screen is reversible for left or right-hand installations, comes in 5mm toughened glass, and measures 1400mm high and 800mm wide.
Kudos Shower Products has been designing and manufacturing shower products at its Cumbria facility since 1999. Now part of the Ronal Bathroom Group, its portfolio includes shower enclosures, shower trays, over-bath screens, and wet-room solutions sold via KBB showrooms and merchants across the UK. Visit their website kudosshowers.co.uk.
Features by Diane Larner, founder and editor of Bathroom Review & Kitchens Review. Diane Larner launched both titles over 15 years ago and has been writing about the bathroom and kitchen interior design industries ever since, publishing regular features across both sectors.
As demand for efficient, easy-to-install shower spaces continues to rise, today’s manufacturers have responded with a range of products that simplify the process for design and construction professionals. Modular components, standardised product ranges and user-friendly installation solutions make it easier to create customised shower spaces that meet functional and aesthetic demands.
In this feature, Diane Larner examines the latest products to reach the market – from minimalist shower design to water-saving features.
Minimalist Style
KEUCO IXMO
In recent years, minimalist design has surged in popularity. Clean lines, uncluttered spaces and a focus on capability characterise the movement. The look has extended beyond living and kitchen areas to the bathroom, making it the perfect design philosophy for the shower.
James Sketch, KEUCO UK country, explains, “Minimalism continues to shape contemporary shower design, with the focus on clean lines, understated elegance, and intelligent functionality. Current trends emphasise walk-in showering spaces with sleek, accessible features that can be adapted for multigenerational living while maintaining a luxurious feel. Neutral palettes and tactile finishes create calm, spa‑like environments, with the use of concealed fittings to ensure seamless aesthetics.”
In the world of bathroom innovation, KEUCO’s IXMO shower series has become a benchmark for both technical excellence and design minimalism. Developed for specifiers, designers, and discerning homeowners, IXMO combines multiple functions into the fewest possible visible components, creating shower spaces that are as stylish as they are efficient.
Making Connections
Ideal Standard Connect 2
Pairing shower enclosures and shower trays with the rest of the bathroom requires careful attention when coordinating spaces. The key is to ensure the materials and finish complement the overall design to create a cohesive look that blends with furniture, tiles and sanitaryware. Additionally, unobtrusive low-profile shower design helps create a seamless look, which in turn enhances the overall aesthetic.
Yiota Toumba, senior designer at The Villeroy & Boch Group, agrees, “These days, shower trays and enclosures aren’t just about function – they’re a key part of the bathroom’s look and feel. We’re seeing a real move toward sleek, low-profile trays that sit almost level with the floor, giving a more open, seamless feel.”
The Connect 2 range of shower enclosures from Ideal Standard is designed for flexibility, with sliding doors, bi-fold styles, and wet-room solutions available to suit a variety of bathroom layouts and spaces. Available in Chrome and Silk Black finishes, the enclosures are easy to pair with matching furniture and fittings, creating a cohesive, integrated bathroom.
Carefree Colour
CRL Shower Door Thresholds
Colour has made a comeback this year, becoming a central fixture on the design agenda. In bathrooms, colour helps create a bold aesthetic or can be used to define structure and layout. The use of colour in hardware adds an unexpected twist, especially when used to soften or accentuate design schemes – whether bold and dark for a sleek, contemporary look, or rose gold for a touch of luxury.
Simon Boocock, MD, CRL, comments, “Colour remains big news and innovation in hardware design is providing consumers with more choice than ever before. Designers can now create boutique-inspired enclosures with hardware in a plethora of finishes from Brushed Nickel and Satin Brass to Matte Black – and innovations such as our new Shower Door Thresholds are giving customers even more creative freedom.”
CRL has extended the design possibilities of its shower systems, including the multi-award-winning Quadrato, with the launch of new, coordinating Shower Door Thresholds. Available in six chic and sophisticated colours of Matte Black, Brite Anodised, Polished Nickel, Brushed Nickel, Satin Brass, and Brite Gold Anodised, CRL’s new Shower Door Thresholds will seamlessly complement all of its bespoke frameless shower screens to create a truly cohesive look.
Tall Orders
Multipanel 2-7m panel
We have a love affair with height in the UK, and buildings that boast extravagantly high ceilings carry an undeniable charm. However, making use of such a space can be a challenge. According to Chaboun Construction, properties built before the mid-20th century often feature higher ceilings, sometimes up to 2.7 meters. Leveraging the space without it feeling lofty and uncomfortable can be achieved through innovative panel design, creating a stunning, cohesive atmosphere that is expansive yet well-proportioned.
Elliott Fairlie, product and marketing director at Grant Westfield, says, “As more homeowners renovate period properties like Georgian and Victorian homes, there’s growing demand for wall solutions that accommodate higher ceilings without compromising on style. The result is a sleek, seamless look that enhances the architectural character of these homes while offering the waterproof performance and ease of installation retailers and fitters rely on.”
Waterproof bathroom wall panel brand Multipanel is expanding its range to include a new 2.7m panel height, designed to meet the growing demand for full-height solutions in properties with taller ceilings.
Water Aware
Module X From Crosswater
Only last week, the Environment Agency urged water efficiency to become a national priority, with Helen Wakeham, EA director of Water, saying, “Climate change and population growth are putting a tremendous strain on resources and this year’s drought is a stark reminder that we all need to be more mindful of our consumption.”
The water agency has also issued a bleak warning about the likelihood of more frequent droughts in the future, and is continuing to progress toward mandatory water labelling. With this in mind, incorporating water-saving products into bathroom design is more relevant than ever before. By selecting high-performance, water-saving fixtures, architects, house builders, and homeowners can address rising environmental costs and lower utility bills, while also contributing to the overall sustainability of their projects.
Jorge Hernandez, head of design at Crosswater, comments, “Across the industry, we have seen a growing appreciation for intuitive controls that hold temperature reliably and make every day shower use effortless and user-friendly. Equally important is the shift toward eco-conscious design in showering, requiring manufacturers to deliver water-saving solutions that maintain high pressure and performance while meeting the expectations of today’s buyers.”
Module Push from Crosswater is designed with sustainability in mind. It features water-saving controls while presenting the latest in luxury showering technology and design.
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CRL has extended the design possibilities of its shower systems, including the multi award-winning Quadrato, with the launch of new, co-ordinating Shower Door Thresholds.
Created with ease of installation in mind, the new snap-in thresholds are infinitely practical, measure 2.4m and are designed for use with SDCD38 U Channels. They can be positioned under and above fixed panels, allowing the U Channel to be used as a frame, and continue across door openings to create a watertight barrier and ensure no water leaks out of the shower area.
Available in six chic and sophisticated colours of Matte Black, Brite Anodised, Polished Nickel, Brushed Nickel, Satin Brass and Brite Gold Anodised, CRL’s new Shower Door Thresholds will seamlessly complement all of its bespoke frameless shower screens to create a truly cohesive look.
Taking the trend for personalised showering solutions to new heights, the new Shower Door Thresholds provide customers with even more creative freedom and are made from premium materials to ensure long-lasting durability. The perfect partner to its popular, award-winning Quadrato Shower System, pictured, which combines style, versatility and ease of installation, the new aluminium thresholds provide CRL customers with a stylishly cohesive showering solution.
CRL has extended the design possibilities of its shower systems, including the multi-award-winning Quadrato, with the launch of new, coordinating Shower Door Thresholds.
Infinitely practical, the new snap-in thresholds measure 2.4m and are designed for use with SDCD38 U Channels. They can be installed under and above fixed panels, allowing the U Channel to be used as a frame, and continue across door openings to create a watertight barrier and ensure no water leaks out of the shower area.
Available in six chic and sophisticated colours of Matte Black, Brite Anodised, Polished Nickel, Brushed Nickel, Satin Brass and Brite Gold Anodised, CRL’s new Shower Door Thresholds will seamlessly complement all of its bespoke frameless shower screens to create a truly cohesive look.
Providing customers with even more creative freedom, the new Shower Door Thresholds are made from premium materials to ensure long-lasting durability. The perfect partner to its popular, award-winning Quadrato Shower System, pictured, which combines style, versatility and ease of installation, the new aluminium thresholds provide CRL customers with a complete showering solution.
For further information call 01706 863600, email crl@crlaurence.co.uk, or visit www.crlaurence.co.uk
When a historic Derbyshire almshouse charity needed a faster, safer way to modernise its bathrooms, Kinedo’s Kinemagic walk-in shower cubicle from Saniflo provided the perfect solution.
The Etwall Almshouses, founded in the 1500s by Sir John Port, are managed by a charitable trust that provides homes for residents aged over 50. To minimise disruption during refurbishments, the trustees wanted a shower solution that could be installed quickly and safely, with grab rails and a seat included as standard, but they wanted one that was also aesthetically pleasing.
Working with local plumbers’ merchant Willbond and installer Etta Plumbing, the trust selected the Kinemagic Serenity. Thanks to its striking design, integrated tray, glass panels and door system, Kinemagic delivers a watertight, low-maintenance showering solution with no need for tiles, grout or silicone, making it ideal for rapid installations with minimal mess.
The first installation was completed in just one day with support from Saniflo’s technical team. A second, smaller model followed soon after.
Trustee Graham Wale said: “Our tenants love the Kinemagic units and they save us valuable time during refurbishments – it’s a win-win.”
Kudos has launched its first collection of Pentangle shower enclosures, expanding its popular Pinnacle8 collection. Designed as a stylish alternative to quadrant enclosures, this accessible range is available in a choice of chrome, matte black, or brushed brass profiles.
This new hinged enclosure range features 8mm toughened safety glass panels, and models are available in 900 x 900mm, 1200 x 900mm, and 1400 x 900mm sizes, all 2000mm in height.
Models come with concealed fixings throughout and feature stylish and robust die-cast rise-and-fall hinges to ensure the doors close easily every time. To aid with installation, the slimline profiles offer 20mm of adjustment, and the glass-to-glass seals are crystal clear, providing a beautifully clean finish.
Made in the UK, these enclosures have Lifeshield glass protection to ease cleaning and come with a lifetime guarantee. This new enclosure collection currently works well when installed on a wetroom floor, but a new Pentangle shower tray will soon be available to suit.
Kudos Shower Products has been designing and manufacturing shower products at its Cumbria facility since 1999. Now part of the Ronal Bathroom Group, its portfolio includes shower enclosures, shower trays, over-bath screens, and wet-room solutions sold via KBB showrooms and merchants across the UK.
Grange Design has unveiled its bathroom trend forecast for autumn-winter 2025, highlighting a growing consumer appetite for natural materials, organic forms, and wellness-led design.
According to the UK-based manufacturer and distributor, the natural trend is now the most influential style in bathroom interiors, with homeowners and designers embracing calming colours, tactile textures, and biophilic influences to create sanctuary-like spaces.
Basins The wash zone continues to be shaped by biophilic design. Wood accents, greenery, and curved design details are increasingly present, with circular basins and rounded brassware spouts reflecting nature-inspired forms.
Bathing Wellness remains a driving force, with demand for freestanding soaking tubs complemented by sleek floorstanding or wall-mounted bath fillers. Integrated handshowers and diverters add versatility, supporting the shift towards luxury bathing experiences at home.
Showers Sensory showering is another key trend, with rainfall-style deluge heads offering full-body coverage and a closer connection to nature. Larger, ceiling-mounted models are cited as the preferred option for creating a spa-inspired daily ritual.
Layout Spatial planning is moving towards uncluttered, free-flowing schemes. Grange Design notes that maximising light and layering natural textures are central to layouts that feel uplifting yet restrained.
As part of its trend forecast, Grange Design highlights its Atlantic Collection of brassware, designed to pair with raw materials such as wood and stone. The range includes the Atlantic Single Lever Mono Basin Mixer Tap in Chrome (£185 inc VAT) and the Atlantic 3-Piece Basin Mixer with Square Spout in Matt Black (£468 inc VAT).
Waterproof bathroom wall panel brand Multipanel is expanding its range to include a new 2.7m panel height, designed to meet the growing demand for full-height solutions in properties with taller ceilings.
Ideal for older buildings such as Victorian and Edwardian homes, where ceiling heights often exceed modern standards, the new 2.7m panels make it easier to achieve a seamless, grout-free finish from floor to ceiling, without the need for horizontal joins or trims. The added height offers a cleaner aesthetic while saving time on installation and improving waterproofing integrity.
The 2.7m panels are available in both 598mm and 1200mm widths and feature Multipanel’s proprietary Hydrolock® tongue-and-groove system for a flush, discreet join. Fully waterproof and grout-free, the panels are easy to clean and quick to install, making them a practical alternative to traditional tiles.
The new format is available in one of Multipanel’s core collections, Pure, giving retailers and installers even more flexibility when designing or upgrading bathrooms with higher ceilings
Backed by a 30-year warranty and made in Edinburgh using over 90% UK-sourced materials, Multipanel panels continue to lead the way in bathroom wall innovation, providing a smarter alternative to traditional tiles.
For more information, to order samples, or to find your local distributor, visit www.multipanel.co.uk
The Shower Lab has expanded its View Collection with the introduction of the View 21.2H – a frameless, double-hinged bifold panel system designed for elegant, space-efficient wet rooms. Once a bespoke solution, this innovative design is now available as a standard offering to bathroom designers across the UK.
Engineered for smaller bathrooms and multigenerational households, the View 21.2H brings a sleek, luxurious finish to wetroom layouts where space is at a premium. Precision-made from 10mm toughened safety glass, tested to EN12150 standard, each panel folds flat against the wall when not in use. This creates valuable space and removes the need for thresholds, reducing trip hazards and making it ideal for inclusive, accessible bathrooms.
Designed with functionality and elegance in mind, the panels feature solid brass hinges. These allow the glass to pivot both inwards and outwards, ensuring effortless use and maximum flexibility. Each unit can be configured for either left or right-hand openings and is available in a range of standard sizes to suit varied layouts.
Glass panels are finished with EnduroShield – a durable, clear polymer coating that forms a non-stick barrier against limescale and residue. This treatment keeps the glass water-repellent, easy to clean, and looking pristine. A dry-glazing system also ensures a minimal silicone finish, creating a modern aesthetic and leak-free installation.
Available in 10 premium finishes, including Brushed Gunmetal Grey, Polished Gold, Light Aged Bronze, and Matt Black, the View 21.2H adds a sophisticated edge to any bathroom. Designers can further customise with coloured or textured glass options, such as Satin Etched, Bronze, or Fluted styles.
Dileep Arulmoli, commercial & operations director at The Shower Lab, comments: “Unlocking the wow-factor in compact bathrooms requires innovatively designed products that effectively utilise the space without compromising on the overall aesthetic. Consumers with compact bathrooms should not have to sacrifice on quality either. Our View 21.2H design, originally a bespoke concept, is now an integral part of our frameless View Collection. The double-hinged bifold panels allow designers to create an opulent, space-saving wetroom in any bathroom that elegantly folds away when not in use.”
