YOO Studio London and apaiser have come together to launch TEMBO in a new collaboration announced today. The collection includes two bathtubs and three basins, and is available in a curated palette of 18 organic shades from the House Palette.
Rooted in a shared focus on materiality and form, the collection pairs YOO’s narrative-led design approach with apaiser’s expertise in handcrafted stone, resulting in a series of quietly powerful pieces designed to anchor and elevate the bathroom space.
Since 1999, YOO has grown into the world’s largest residential design brand, bringing together creative directors including Philippe Starck, Marcel Wanders, Jade Jagger, Steve Leung, Kate Moss and Sussanne Khan to deliver more than 85 residential projects across 39 countries. This sculptural bathware collection marks YOO’s first move into product design.
Meaning ‘elephant’ in Swahili, TEMBO is defined by a sense of quiet strength and grounded presence. Each piece is conceived as both object and anchor – balancing sculptural clarity with a softness that supports the rituals of everyday life.
“We approached the collection as an extension of the space,” says Claire Rizzi, design director at YOO Studio London. “Each piece is designed to anchor a room; balancing sculptural presence with a quiet sense of restraint.”
“Partnering with YOO Studio London on the TEMBO collection, has been a powerful creative exchange, uniting apaiser’s sculptural DNA with YOO’s bold, global design vision. The result is a collection grounded in spatial sculpture and projecting calm authority,” says Belinda Try, founder and president of apaiser.
Handcrafted in apaiserMarble®, apaiser’s proprietary material made from reclaimed marble, the collection balances sustainability with tactile refinement.
TEMBO introduces a refined, architectural softness through elongated silhouettes, continuous curves and a tactile, material palette.
Kudos has introduced an alternative glass option to its showering panel collection. Ultimate Reeded, available from mid-April 2026, adds vintage charm to the bathroom setting, perfectly balancing privacy and light. The new panels obscure views with their ribbed styling while allowing soft, diffused light to filter through.
Ultimate Reeded glass panels make a bold statement in bathroom design. Whilst these new 8mm panels create a reeded illusion, they are manufactured with a flat surface to ensure easy cleaning and offer a stylish alternative to the ultimate coloured and clear glass options. Available in 5 flat panel sizes, all 1950mm in height, with a foldaway deflector panel option to prevent spray outside the enclosure. They are available in eight colour profiles (Chrome, Matt Black, Brushed Brass, Brushed Nickel, Polished Gold, White, Brushed Gun Metal, and Brushed Copper), Lifeshield easy-clean glass coating, and a lifetime guarantee.
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.
The leading shower enclosure manufacturer has launched “Velvet Paw”, a new bespoke dog shower collection to help retailers capitalise on growing demand for pet-friendly home improvements.
Positioned as a high-value add-on, Velvet Paw brings quality materials into utility and boot rooms, for a stylish solution for muddy paws and everyday grooming.
Each enclosure is made to order, with sizes available up to 1000mm width and 1000mm height and crafted from 10mm toughened safety glass for durability and a premium finish available in five options; Opti Clear, Satin Etched, Smoked Black and Bronze, with a choice of five profile finishes; Brushed Brass, Matt Black and Chrome.
For showrooms, retailers and installers, new Velvet Paw offers an opportunity to drive incremental spend while tapping into a fast-growing lifestyle trend, helping customers create spaces that work just as hard for their pets as they do for them.
“Pet ownership is shaping how homes are designed. Velvet Paw gives retailers a simple way to offer something practical, premium and a little unexpected, while adding real value to the overall sale.”
With demand on the rise, Velvet Paw ensures retailers stay one step ahead.
Following the successful launch of its new range of clear water pumps in 2025, Saniflo has added another innovative product to the Saniflo Clear Water portfolio.
The new Saniboost Smart is a variable speed, mains boosting pump that delivers high pressure and flow rates for mains-fed water systems; providing a solution to restrictive mains water pipes. It is designed to boost water flow up to 97 l/min and pressure up to 5.5 Bar in mains fed systems to help overcome issues such as:
Low flow and/or pressure from outlets such as showers, taps, washing machines, dishwashers, toilets etc.
Low flow across one or more outlets when multiple outlets are used at the same time.
Poor water pressure and/or flow on higher floors, particularly on third and fourth floors, such as a loft conversion with an ensuite.
Inability to extend a property with additional bathrooms.
Designed to be used in conjunction with cold water storage tanks, the typical application for this product is a larger dwelling with several floors and bathrooms, including guest houses, HMOs and light commercial properties. However, if space is available, it is an equally viable solution for smaller dwellings.
As well as offering very quiet operation, the variable speed Saniboost Smart is simple to install and enables multiple outlets to run at the same time ensuring sufficient pressure for multiple drench head showers working simultaneously.
With features such as brushless technology – which directs more power into pumping and saving energy – and continuous rating, the pump can operate 24/7 if required. And with dry run protection the pump automatically turns off when no water is detected; prolonging unit life and reducing maintenance costs. Auto-start is a standard feature and enables the pump to powers back into life as soon as water is detected with no need to manually power on and off.
A high-quality unit manufactured from Saniflo’s years of pump know-how and innovation, the Saniboost Smart is a highly cost-competitive, highly durable and highly productive addition to the Saniflo Clear Water range.
PJH welcomed the VitrA Nationwide Roadshow to its flagship distribution centre in Wolverhampton last week, attracting a whole host of customers.
Approaching the one-year anniversary since PJH and VitrA collaborated in a distribution partnership in June 2025, PJH has been successfully distributing a wide range of VitrA Bathroom Collection and Vitality Collection products across its nationwide network, supported by its industry-leading logistics, next-day delivery options, and ‘First Choice’ customer service promise.
With a fantastic turnout of industry professionals, the VitrA roadshow event at PJH’s Wolverhampton Distribution Centre offered visitors the chance to preview VitrA’s latest bathroom innovations, experience live demonstrations, get hands-on access to the newest launches, and meet the expert VitrA team behind the ideas.
The freshly branded roadshow trailer showcased VitrA’s latest smart bathroom technology, including the V-Care 3 Smart Toilet collection, alongside new shower systems, Minimax taps, Sareta furniture and concealed frames & cisterns. Guests were wowed with the next generation, V-Care 3 Smart Toilet range where intelligent hygiene, personal comfort and effortless design, merge to create a truly refined bathroom experience.
Commenting on the event, Kimberley Cooper, product & marketing director at PJH, said: “We were delighted to help host the exciting VitrA national roadshow within the third week of its tour, at our PJH Wolverhampton site. There was a great level of customer engagement and the event proved how effective a face-to-face and hands-on product experience can be, especially with the level of high-quality design and innovation that the VitrA bathroom brand is synonymous with. Some of our customers even left with gifts and goodie bags following their luck with the VitrA ‘Spin the Wheel of Fortune’!”
A comprehensive portfolio of VitrA bathroom products, including the new ranges showcased at the event, are available to order from PJH’s easy-to-use Partners Portal™ website. Due to PJH’s excellent stock availability, many VitrA products are available for next-day delivery, with some selected items offered via special order. PJH customers can also order VitrA’s latest brochures, POS materials and colour samples via the PJH Partners Portal™.
The VitrA Nationwide Roadshow continues its journey throughout the UK until 14th May 2026.
For further information, contact PJH on: www.partners.pjh.uk, contact your regional PJH sales manager, or call 0345 450 8932.
At Clerkenwell Design Week 2026, Bette will present its latest solutions for architectural bathroom design, including BetteUltra Space and the new BetteAlva washbasin.The showcase will take place at The Charterhouse, where the company will introduce two key highlights from its bathroom portfolio, combining precise design, functional quality and contemporary requirements.
At the centre of the exhibition are BetteUltra Space and the new BetteAlva washbasin. BetteUltra Space is an ultra-flat shower tray developed for modern architectural layouts. Its space-saving installation, level-access, wall-adjacent waste and flexible installation options make it well suited to contemporary bathroom planning.
BetteAlva brings a new angular washbasin into focus, demonstrating Bette’s material and design expertise. Manufactured from glazed titanium steel, BetteAlva is defined by its visible material thickness, precise edge detailing and a durable, easy-care, non-porous surface. The design combines clarity of form with everyday usability, reflecting Bette’s commitment to design and quality.
The presentation is complemented by the BetteStarlet inset bath, a longstanding classic within the range, and BetteLux Oval Couture. Together, these pieces highlight the brand’s ability to balance established products with striking design.
Bette’s presence in London underlines its core values: bathroom products made of glazed titanium steel, made in Germany, and defined by durability, high design standards and sustainable material quality. The exhibition is aimed at architects, designers, specifiers and media seeking reliable and inspiring solutions for sophisticated bathroom concepts.
Visitors to Clerkenwell Design Week are invited to discover Bette at The Charterhouse and experience BetteUltra Space and BetteAlva first hand.
Sunseeker’s 82 Ocean Enclosed is a 25-metre yacht defined by expansive volumes, flexible layouts and a refined material palette. Bathroom detailing is elevated through Ritmonio’s Diametro35 Impronte brassware.
Specified to create bathrooms with a strong, individual identity, the Diametro35 Impronte series introduces four three-dimensional surface patterns – Prisma, Tratto, Rigo and Punto – designed to add depth and tactility to the mixer. Available with or without lever, the control becomes a focal point within the scheme, shifting the emphasis from purely functional fitting to considered design element. A palette of 16 finishes, combined with the option to mix and match tap body and control, allows for a high level of personalisation, aligning with the wider demand for bespoke bathroom spaces in luxury residential and marine projects.
This layered approach to bathroom design reflects the broader concept behind Sunseeker International’s 82 Ocean Enclosed, where flexibility and spatial quality define the architecture. Conceived as a departure from traditional yacht layouts, the model prioritises interior volume, offering 165 square metres of living space across three levels. Full-height glazing and open-plan arrangements create a seamless connection between zones, with a central floating glass staircase acting as a sculptural anchor within the main deck lounge.
A fully enclosed upper deck combines a single helm station with two outdoor terraces, balancing privacy and sociability. Forward seating or an optional hot tub contrasts with an aft entertaining area complete with integrated wet bar, barbecue and adaptable lounge seating. Sliding doors on both sides enhance the indoor-outdoor flow, reinforcing a design language that draws on contemporary residential architecture.
Powered by MAN V8-1300 or V12-1650 engines, the yacht reaches speeds of up to 25 knots, pairing performance with long-range capability. Within this context, the bathrooms – defined by Ritmonio’s customisable brassware – form part of a cohesive interior narrative, where materiality and detail are as considered as the overall spatial design.
Marking its 15th edition, Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 expands its international reach with its most comprehensive European showcase to date. Spanning Spain, Italy, Norway, Germany, Austria and the UK, the programme positions EC1 as a key destination for architects and designers seeking material innovation, surface design and specification-led products.
Spain: immersive surfaces and bathroom design
Spanish design takes centre stage with 27 brands. At the Order of St John, El Salón by Tomás Alonso presents a curated interior including the Oasis bathtub by Sanycces and acoustic and ceramic systems by Ideatec and APE Grupo, highlighting texture, tactility and modularity. Tile of Spain’s Secret Garden explores ceramic applications across furniture and landscape, reinforcing tiles as a versatile architectural surface. Across Clerkenwell, Cosentino launches carbon-neutral and mineral-based surfaces targeting kitchen and bathroom specifications.
Italy: luxury bathrooms and hospitality-led interior
The Italian Trade Agency returns with a strong focus on bathroom and surface design. At The Luxury Edit, Giulio Cappellini curates a hospitality concept featuring Artelinea glass basins, Relax Design bathroom solutions and Tubes radiators, blending craft with industrial precision. Meanwhile, Ceramics of Italy presents new porcelain collections, with Casalgrande Padana debuting advanced stoneware surfaces for high-performance interiors.
Nordic and German innovation
Norway’s debut highlights sustainable materials, pairing Lundhs stone with circular textile solutions. Germany focuses on engineered performance, from wineo flooring to Jung smart systems and Hewi accessibility solutions – key for inclusive bathroom and residential design.
Austria and the UK: craft meets contemporary
The Austrian Collection foregrounds timber, lighting and heritage craftsmanship, while British brands showcase sustainable furniture and material experimentation. Across EC1 showrooms, new launches emphasise durability, modularity and low-impact production.
Running 19–21 May, Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 reinforces London’s role as a hub for bathroom innovation, ceramic surfaces and specification-driven design.
Tissino has introduced Mont, a new shower tray collection designed to give bathroom retailers greater scope when responding to the growing demand for coordinated, colour-led bathroom schemes.
As customers move beyond purely functional choices and begin to treat the bathroom as a fully resolved interior, the role of the shower tray has shifted. Mont has been developed with this in mind, offering retailers a product that supports a more tailored approach to specification, while maintaining the performance credentials expected in a high-use environment.
The collection is defined by a clean, low-profile design, with a smooth surface and refined edge detail that allows it to sit comfortably across a wide range of installations, from minimal enclosures through to more layered, furniture-led schemes. Rather than competing with surrounding finishes, the tray integrates quietly, supporting a cohesive overall look.
A key point of difference for retailers is the breadth of colour offering. Mont is available in Matt White as standard, alongside a bespoke colour service that allows trays to be specified in Tissino furniture finishes within a six-week lead time, or in any RAL colour within eight weeks. This gives showrooms the ability to align trays with brassware, furniture or wall finishes, opening up more considered selling opportunities and higher-value project discussions.
Each tray is manufactured using Tissino’s Xenite material, a mineral-resin coating developed to deliver durability alongside a refined surface finish. The trays feature an antibacterial core and a smooth anti-slip surface with a Class B rating, offering reassurance for end users while supporting easy day-to-day maintenance. Resistance to scratches, UV exposure and impact makes the range well suited to both residential and light commercial applications.
Attention to detail extends to the inclusion of a colour-matched waste grate supplied as standard, ensuring a consistent finish across the tray without visual interruption. For installers, the ability to trim the tray by up to 100mm provides additional flexibility on site, helping to accommodate more complex layouts or retrofit scenarios.
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.
Shower design is moving beyond the purely functional to a space where materiality and aesthetics work in harmony with environmental and accessible considerations. The tactile appeal of carefully selected finishes balances safety and durability, reflecting a broader shift towards more inclusive spaces. The result is an increasingly nuanced approach to showering, prioritising comfort and usability without compromising visual impact.
In this feature, we showcase the latest products shaping shower design from the latest easy-to-install designs to an ever-expanding choice in shower tray sizes, materials and style.
Designing for durability & style
Kaldewei Solidlite™ material technology
Today’s shower floors are expected to do more than perform; they must reflect the wider design narrative, exuding style, luxury and understated sophistication, whether for traditional design schemes or for modern, contemporary hotel design. At the same time, material selection has never been more important, with specifiers and designers placing greater scrutiny on provenance, performance and environmental responsibility.
Adam Teal, country manager at Kaldewei, comments: “Within the arena of bathroom design, showering is a daily ritual and as such a focal point, for interior design as such a shower tray should feel intentional, not purely practical. Low-profile trays create a sleek, hotel-like look and visually enlarge the floor, while raised options can suit traditional schemes and simplify installation. Finishes and colours are selected to complement or contrast with brassware and tiles, whilst anti-slip options provide a safer feel with a refined finish.”
Kaldewei’s new generation of shower surfaces, built around its Solidlite™ material technology, promises to make the shower surface easier to specify and to install – particularly in refurb projects. Solidlite™ delivers a shower tray that is notably lightweight yet impressively rigid, with high resistance to warping, cracking and day-to-day wear.
Sustainable shower trays for all shapes and sizes
Bette Ultra Space Shower Range
Since shower trays can often be the defining feature of the overall design, demand for tailored, space-conscious solutions has increased. This is notable in high-end residential and hospitality projects, and sees manufacturers responding with greater flexibility in form, dimension and finish. Alongside this, sustainability remains an ever-present factor at the specification stage, as architects and designers face growing pressure to make choices that balance aesthetics with environmental responsibility.
Sven Rensinghoff, head of marketing and product management at Bette, agrees: “Sustainability is becoming a more practical consideration in shower specification, especially when products are expected to perform reliably over a long period of time. Durability, ease of cleaning and recyclability are therefore increasingly part of the conversation, alongside installation and design.”
The Bette Ultra Space shower tray range sets a clear example when it comes to sustainability. The material is based on natural raw materials of glass, water and steel, and stands for durability and recyclability. The Ultra Space shower tray is also now available in 20 additional sizes. This further increases the scope for customised bathroom planning, in both new builds and refurbishments. From compact layouts to spacious walk-in solutions, BetteUltra Space can now be tailored even more precisely to different room concepts.
Easy installation for showers & wetrooms
Time is money when it comes to building and installation. Helpfully, manufacturers are prioritising faster, simpler integration as a core aspect of product development. The benefit to bathroom professionals is a reduction in time spent on-site – thanks to pre-engineered components, tool-free assembly, and integrated waterproofing solutions, which are among the innovations reshaping the specification landscape.
Sarah Stepney, trade marketing executive at Kudos Shower, agrees; “The installation of a bathroom is a time-consuming task that requires a very specialised set of skills. Finding a skilled bathroom fitter, who today requires more than plumbing qualifications, is difficult, and as fewer people are entering the industry to offer this service, the problem is set to increase.
“It is therefore key for manufacturers of bathroom products to focus on simplicity of installation as an important part of the product design process, to help bathroom installers complete a job in a timely manner, so that they can move on to the next project.”
The Aqua4Ma from Kudos is a unique system that doesn’t require tanking prior to installation. The old-style membranes have been replaced with CNC-machined panels of extruded PVC, a material that’s fully waterproof and quick to install.
Walk-in shower design caters for ease of use
Kinedo Solo Design +
The walk-in shower is a popular choice across a broad range of projects, from residential design to high-volume hospitality schemes. Its appeal lies in a combination of factors that were once difficult to achieve, including seamless aesthetics and multi-generational practicality. As the market has matured, design quality means exceptional looks are now an expectation rather than a differentiator. What separates the best products today is what lies beyond the visual – ease of installation, long-term performance and the confidence that comes from strong manufacturer support.
As Amanda Mills, marketing manager at SFA Saniflo and Kinedo, explains: “Walk-in showers combine practicality with aesthetics. Ease of installation, ease of access and ease of cleaning are must-haves for customers, but this also has to be paired with great looks. Shower designs across the board have improved so much and looks are now, pretty much, a given. It is often practical considerations, plus outstanding customer service and after care, that makes a product stand out from the crowd. European manufacture is also a real benefit for us.”
Creating a bathroom that feels both stylish and personal has never been easier, thanks to Kinedo’s latest product range. The new Solo Design + walk-in shower range brings together sleek design, customisation, and everyday practicality – perfect for modern living.
Accessible design for every generation
Fitzroy of London’s Gosfield Collection
Accessibility in shower design has moved on considerably. Where it was once treated as a compliance consideration – addressed late in the specification process and often at the expense of aesthetics – it is now being introduced to the design agenda from the outset. The result is a new generation of shower spaces that are intuitive, visually cohesive and genuinely inclusive, without any of the clinical associations that once defined the category.
As Bradley Culmer, business development director at Fitzroy of London, observes: “Accessible shower design is shifting towards a more integrated and design-led approach. Rather than treating accessibility as an add-on, it’s now being considered from the outset, influencing layout, specification and user experience. There’s a growing emphasis on intuitive controls, flexibility and visual cohesion, ensuring spaces work for a wide range of users without feeling clinical. As expectations rise, accessible design is becoming synonymous with good design – balancing performance, safety and aesthetics in equal measure.”
Fitzroy of London’s Gosfield Collection responds to this demand with a coordinated range of shower and water controls designed to support accessible environments without compromising aesthetics. The collection includes handheld and overhead shower options, alongside precisely engineered mixers and controls, allowing for a flexible and user-focused approach to showering.
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