Diane, Author at Bathroom Review

Sharp new looks for Bathrooms to Love SS26 launch

April 9, 2026

Bathrooms to Love from distributor, PJH, has launched SS26, a refreshed collection featuring over a hundred product additions. The new portfolio is presented in an enhanced 348-page brochure layout (See it Here).

Paired with premium product quality and reliability, alongside PJH’s class-leading, next-day, nationwide delivery service, highlights of the Collection span the Modular Furniture, Ceramics, Heating, and Showering categories. The products are supported with aspirational new brochure photography, product tips and advice.

Stylish furniture

CHIC is the epitome of modern, understated style – a floor-standing, handleless range with a unique circular door design, elegant metal legs and ample cupboard storage. The KUBA range has also been extended to include further handleless units in its fluted, oak- and walnut-effect, textured finishes. It also welcomes a new Matt White colour option, boasting the same soft, signature curves and flexible storage.

Ceramic innovation

Bathrooms to Love’s new SWIRLUX™ toilet range features innovative rimless 360° flushing technology designed and to provide a unique swirling action to help reduce water usage. This category also welcomes new COMFORT-HEIGHT WC’s, as well as new statement WASHBOWLS.

Shower design

The new Iconix Wetroom Panels with a Gunmetal profile project high-end, sophisticated looks. A new shower and brassware range, also in striking Gunmetal, joins the Collection. Other additions to showering include an innovative WETROOM STORAGE SHELF column, and ULTRA-SLIM TRAYS boasting an incredibly strong yet lightweight structure.

On the heating front, a luxurious new ELECTRIC RADIATOR family includes an intelligent built-in thermostat control with a sleek, modern design. With great energy saving properties this range is available in a variety of styles and finishes. In addition, three new stylish standard LADDER RADIATOR ranges also join this category.

This latest launch is supported with new showroom POS, attractive display deals, video reels, augmented reality sales tools, social media promotion, website updates, consumer PR activity, and of course, PJH’s excellent ‘First Choice’ service promise. Available to order now via the PJH Partners Portal™.

Further information:

Bathrooms to Love by PJH: T: 0345 450 8932 / www.partners.pjh.uk / www.bathroomstolove.uk

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Houston, wee have a problem: NASA’s $23m space loo sparks concern for Moon mission

April 7, 2026

It turns out that even at 17,500 mph, the one thing you really do not want to leave behind is a working bathroom. NASA’s Artemis II mission – humanity’s first crewed lunar trip in over fifty years – nearly had its launch delayed not by rocket science, but by a fault in the spacecraft’s toilet.

In the hours before the crew left Earth, sensors in the Orion spacecraft’s waste-management system threw up unexpected readings. With launch rapidly approaching, astronaut Christina Koch reportedly rolled up her sleeves and dismantled part of the toilet unit herself, guided remotely by mission control. A plumber by necessity, an astronaut by trade.

However, on saturday, the toilet was still unable to dispose of its waste overboard, NASA indicated a frozen vent line may have been to blame. The four astronauts had to use collapsible plastic containers to collect urine.

NASA spent over $23 million developing the Universal Waste Management System. The unit is deisgned to handle both liquid and solid waste in zero gravity using airflow, a funnel-and-hose arrangement, and a specialised sealed seat. Restraints are also included to stop the crew floating away mid-use.

Despite its toilet troubles, Artemis II launched successfully, and is now returning to Earth after seeing parts of Moon ‘no human has ever seen’.

Facts in this piece are drawn from BBC News reporting by Esme Stallard, Tom Bennett and Grace Eliza Goodwin. Read Artemis II coverage at bbc.com/news & bbc.com/news

Photo Credit: NASA/Brandon Hancock

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Duravit AG & Stephan Patrick Tahy end collaboration by mutual agreement

April 7, 2026

Duravit AG and its CEO, Stephan Patrick Tahy, have mutually decided to end the partnership and part ways.

The Supervisory Board and the owners of Duravit AG thank Mr. Tahy for his commitment and strategic contributions to the company during his time as CEO. After having open and constructive conversations, the Supervisory Board, the owners, and Mr. Tahy came to the joint conclusion that their visions for the company’s future strategic direction were no longer aligned. Against this backdrop, both parties have agreed to end their collaboration at an appropriate time.

“We thank Stephan Patrick Tahy for his dedication to Duravit AG and for his valuable contributions to the company. He set strategic milestones and initiated further developments during a time of change. We wish him every success and all the best in his future personal and professional endeavors,” said Gregor Greinert on behalf of the Supervisory Board and the owners.

Stephan Patrick Tahy comments: “I look back on my time at Duravit with great appreciation. Together with a dedicated, international team, we took important steps for the company’s further development. I would like to thank the owners, the Supervisory Board, and especially all the employees worldwide for their trust, passion, and collaborative work. I wish Duravit continued success.”

Duravit AG will provide information regarding the future composition of the management team in due course. Until then, the area will be managed on an interim basis, with responsibilities shared among the existing members of the Executive Board: Martin Winkle (CFO), Thomas Stammel (COO), and Michael Demmer (CTPO).

About Duravit AG

Founded in 1817 in Hornberg in the Black Forest, Duravit AG is today a leading international manufacturer of designer bathrooms and is active in more than 130 countries worldwide. During product development, the complete bathroom supplier’s internal-design team worked hand in hand with a global network of designers such as Cecilie Manz, Philippe Starck, Antonio Citterio, Christian Werner, Sebastian Herkner and Patricia Urquiola. As an energy-intensive company, Duravit AG is aiming to be entirely climate-neutral by 2045 and avoid CO2 offsetting as far as possible.

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VitrA to unveil products & host talks during CDW 2026

April 7, 2026

Bathroom manufacturer, VitrA, will host a programme of product launches, talks and events in its London Specification & Design Hub during this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, 19-21 May 2026 inviting the architecture and design communityto explore its latest innovations at 64 Turnmill St, London EC1M 5RR.

Visitors can discover the newly launched and recently installed collections, including the contemporary, wall-hung Glora and Sareta furniture collections, and the new V-Care 3 range, the next generation of smart toilets that prioritise intelligent hygiene, personal comfort and everyday wellbeing. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience these design-focused products firsthand and gain insight into their craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology.

VitrA will host two ‘In conversation with’ talks featuring leading industry voices:

On Tuesday 19 May, VitrA’s Head of Design Nisan Tunçak will be joined by designer Terri Pecora for a conversation titled ‘From Concept to Culture: The Meaning of the Plural Collection in Today’s Design Landscape’. The discussion will explore the story behind the Plural collection collaboration and examine contemporary design perspectives.

On Wednesday 20 May, VitrA will host Anne-Rachel Schiffman, discipline director and senior interior architect at Snøhetta, alongside Nisan Tunçak. ‘Ceramics Forged in Light – VitrA x Snøhetta; A Conversation on Ceramics and Architecture’ will explore the inspiration behind the installation unveiled at the Interni showcase during Milan Design Week 2026 and the collaborative thinking behind its design.

VitrA will present its current RIBA-accredited CPD: Hygiene in Residential and Commercial Bathrooms, covering hygiene challenges in private residential spaces, offices and hotels, and the importance of smart product choices and innovative technologies. Aimed at architects and specifiers, the insightful session will provide insight into health, safety and wellbeing.

The activities will conclude on Thursday evening with Showroom Socials, VitrA’s closing celebration. The RSVP-only event will bring together members of the architecture and design community for drinks, conversation and a final chance to explore the latest product launches.

An additional highlight of the programme is the return of VitrA’s much-loved waffle bar, taking place each morning. Open to all, the informal breakfast gathering will offer freshly made waffles, tea and coffee. Guests can print a Clerkenwell Design Week badge and collect a VitrA tote bag before heading out to explore the rest of the festival.

From left: Terri Pecora, designer; Nisan Tuncak, head of design at VitrA; Anne-Rachel Schiffman,
discipline director and senior interior architect at Snøhetta

Event Programme:
Tuesday 19 May

9.00–10.30am — Waffle Bar: Start the day with VitrA (open to all)
1.00–2.00pm — ‘From Concept to Culture: The Meaning of the Plural Collection in Today’s Design Landscape.’ Conversation with Terri Pecora and Nisan Tunçak (RSVP only)

Wednesday 20 May

9.00–10.30am — Waffle Bar: Start the day with VitrA (open to all)
1.00–2.00pm — ‘Ceramics Forged in Light — VitrA x Snøhetta; A Conversation on Ceramics and Architecture’ VitrA x Snøhetta conversation with Anne Rachel-Schiffman and Nisan Tunçak (RSVP only)

Thursday 21 May

9.00–10.30am — Waffle Bar: Start the day with VitrA (open to all)
1.00–2.00pm — New RIBA-accredited CPD: Sustainability & Innovation in Bathroom Sanitaryware Manufacturing (RSVP only)
5.30–8.00pm — Showroom Socials closing party (RSVP only)

Visit www.vitra.co.uk/london for the full programme and register. For VitrA’s product portfolio, visit vitra.co.uk.

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Flair announces strategic partnership with PHG

April 7, 2026

Flair Showers is partnering with Plumbing Heating Group (PHG), a UK’s merchant buying group for plumbing, heating and bathrooms. PHG members will now be able to supply shower enclosures, bathscreens and wetrooms from the installer-friendly Flair PRO Collections and premium Harmony Collections.

Founded in 2012, by a group of bathroom, heating and plumbing merchants, PHG now boasts
308 branches across the UK consisting of 181 bathroom showrooms and 247 plumbing and heating trade counters. Empowering its members with marketing support and commercial resources, one of the key benefits of being part of the buying group is its joint purchasing power in a competitive marketplace. Flair has joined the merchant network to offer PHG members, and their customers, its beautifully designed and innovative shower solutions that are expertly engineered to stand the test of time in the bathroom.

The Flair PRO Collections have been designed specifically with installers in mind. Consisting of shower enclosures, wetrooms, and bathscreens, Flair PRO offers an easy-fit showering solution for every customer. Including the popular Verve PRO and Verve PRO 8 collections that boast Flair’s Click Fit PRO screw-free assembly system, PHG members can now supply shower enclosures that can be fitted by just one installer. Once the profiles are aligned, the installer simply slides and snaps the frame into place. It’s quicker, safer, and cuts down on installation costs without compromising on strength or style.

For members seeking a more premium shower solution, the Harmony Collections by Flair is a distinctive portfolio of high-performance enclosures and wetrooms, offering versatile sizes and premium finishes, designed to bring a sense of calm and comfort to the daily routine. Each range within the collection features considered design elements that enhance the user experience. PHG members can also access the recently launched BABY AYO collection of reduced height wetroom panels, designed for attic spaces and compact bathrooms.

Flair Showers offers print and digital versions of its Flair PRO and Harmony Collections brochures and provides installation guidance and advice on its website and YouTube channel. Through its commitment to product quality and rigorous testing processes, Flair can confidently guarantee its shower enclosures for 20 years1. Furthermore, Flair maintains a substantial stockholding of spare parts should PHG members require them at short notice.

Jo Edwards, sales director for the UK Showering Division, Sanbra Ltd, says: “We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with PHG, the UK’s leading merchant buying group for plumbing, heating and bathrooms. Joining the PHG supplier network marks a key milestone in our continued expansion and commitment to supporting independent merchants across the country. This collaboration reflects our dedication to delivering premium bathroom solutions with service that matches the quality of our products.

“We look forward to working closely with PHG members and helping even more customers create spaces they love.”

For more information on the trusted Flair PRO Collections and elegant Harmony Collections, please contact sales@flairshowers.co.uk or visit the website www.flairshowers.co.uk

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Bathroom accessories that elevate everyday design from KEUCO

April 1, 2026

Updating bathroom accessories is one of the most effective ways to refresh a space without the cost or disruption of a full renovation. Small design details can have a significant impact, enhancing both the visual appeal and day-to-day functionality of the bathroom.

Replacing outdated items with well-designed accessories can instantly elevate bath, shower and basin areas, while helping to create a more organised and clutter-free environment. Practical solutions such as towel rails, soap dispensers and shower baskets streamline everyday routines, reducing mess and improving usability.

Keuco’s range of bathroom accessories is designed to combine functionality with high-quality design, allowing accessories to be matched with brassware and fittings for a fully coordinated look. This unified approach is increasingly important in modern bathroom design, where consistency in finishes and materials helps create a calm, considered interior.

Premium finishes such as Brushed Brass and Brushed Matt Black add warmth, contrast and a sense of understated luxury to the bathroom. Keuco’s brass surfaces are produced using precious metals, with fittings and accessories coated with 23.5 carat gold after the brushing process. For darker finishes such as titanium black, fittings and accessories are chrome-plated in black following brushing, ensuring a durable and long-lasting surface.

“The fittings and accessories are finished by hand in our electroplating facility. This is the only way we can meet KEUCO’s high standards of quality,” says Levent Obuz, head of electroplating in Hemer. Every product must pass through the strict control of KEUCO’s dedicated employees so they can inspire customers all over the world with their perfect finish. This makes each fitting and accessory produced in one of the special colours unique, as the surface is intricately hand-brushed and built-up layer by layer by hand at KEUCO’s manual electroplating facilities.

The finishes provide a wide variety of designs for every bathroom and lifestyle; be it large or small, minimalist or opulent, tone-on-tone or colourful, KEUCO’s colour and design world offers an extensive range of options for every room:

Keuco’s accessories collections Edition 400, Edition 11 and Collection Moll are all available in the new colours brushed brass and brushed black chrome, in addition to stainless steel and chrome plated, and compliment IXMO bathroom fittings. The COLLECTION MOLL accessories range is KEUCO’s interpretation of absolute timelessness with the series embodying solid materiality yet with a sensual feel. EDITION 400 fittings and accessories are characterised by their sensual design language. Soft, organic shapes meet straight lines. A soft oval characterises their face. The EDITION 11 series is characterised by straight-lined contours. The clean design underlines the value of the fittings and accessories and their solid materiality.

About KEUCO

KEUCO GmbH & Co. KG is an internationally active, expert provider of premium bathroom furnishings. KEUCO offers a large assortment of fittings, accessories, mirror cabinets, lights and mirrors, washbasins, and bathroom furniture “made in Germany.” At KEUCO, design and function play a key role. Perfectly crafted products must combine aesthetic form with sensible functionality. A standard that is systematically applied, from the idea right to implementation. Collaboration with designers is a long tradition at KEUCO. The company has been family-operated since its founding in 1953. Its headquarters are located in the Westphalian city of Hemer.

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GROHE responds to the rise of wellness-led showering

April 1, 2026

Showering is no longer viewed as purely functional. New consumer insights reveal a shift towards experience-led routines, with 64% of users associating showering with relaxation, followed by wellness (41%) and me-time (40%). This evolution is reshaping bathroom design, placing greater emphasis on comfort, control and sensory quality.

GROHE is responding to this demand with solutions designed to enhance everyday wellbeing through performance-driven innovation. Its approach centres on creating a shower experience that delivers lasting impact, whether users are looking to recharge at the start of the day or unwind in the evening.

A key example is the GROHE Rainshower 130 SmartActive hand shower, which features the brand’s ActiveMassage spray. Developed to offer an invigorating and restorative experience, the spray was recently evaluated in a four-week independent user test conducted by a leading German institute. The results highlight strong user satisfaction, with 92% agreeing the spray feels pleasant on the skin, 87% saying it provides an energising start to the day and 79% confirming it enhances the overall shower experience.

The research also underscores the growing importance of functionality. Precise water control ranks as the most desired feature among users, alongside water-saving capabilities and the flexibility to switch between hand and head showers. Spray variety is equally significant, enabling users to tailor their shower to suit different moods and needs.

The GROHE Grohtherm SmartControl concealed system integrates these features, allowing intuitive control of water flow and spray selection at the push of a button. Combined with the Rainshower 130 SmartActive, it delivers a highly personalised showering experience designed around modern wellness expectations.

As bathrooms continue to evolve into spaces of relaxation and retreat, solutions that combine performance, flexibility and sensory engagement are becoming essential.

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Bathrooms to Love introduces new ranges to its mirror category

April 1, 2026

Bathrooms to Love from distributor, PJH, has enhanced its mirror category with new options to incude both LED and standard mirrors, as well as designer-inspired models in an eclectic range of shapes, sizes and finishes.

The collection now includes over 40 styles, ranging from, front- and back-lit illuminated LED mirrors, to mirrored cabinets, and cosmetic mirrors. The perfect finishing touch to any basin zone means the once-humble mirror is now a stand-alone design statement. This shift presents a sales opportunity for stockists especially when styled symmetrically above a twin basin arrangement.

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Other new front-lit models include the round TOYA mirror, available in two sizes (600 or 1000mm dia.), featuring an aluminium frame with decorative LED strip. This geometrical patterned border raises a nod to Art Deco styling and boasts colour changing LED properties, from cool to warm light, to set the perfect ambiance.

Other new front-lit mirrors, include: the TOGO mirror with hexagonal LED frame; the oblong KITA mirror with aluminium frame and vertical LED strip; and the rotatable JUNA mirror with a rectangular LED framed border.

All front-lit models are IP44 rated and come with colour changing lights, touch sensors and de-mister pads.

Equally luxurious are new back-lit mirrors boasting the same hi-tech features as the front-lit range. Highlights include a choice of eye-catching shapes, such as the half-moon OTSU mirror with sleek aluminium frame; and the CATHERINE mirror which is available in both a square and round design with tempered glass frame.

New non-LED mirrors include some aesthetically-pleasing shapes, such as the art-deco inspired NOUVEAU model featuring a fine sculptured, symmetrical form with a black iron frame. The new NORI is another hexagonal design, as is KANTO, which boasts a contemporary brushed bronze frame and leather-effect strap with hanging hook.

The new Bathrooms to Love mirror range can be easily ordered via PJH’s Partners Portal for next-day delivery to store or home, and can also be viewed on the Bathrooms to Love website or within the latest brochure here: BTL Issue 26.

Further information:

Bathrooms to Love by PJH: T: 0345 450 8932 / www.partners.pjh.uk / www.bathroomstolove.uk

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Duravit shapes luxury bathroom architecture in Volante Towers, Dubai

April 1, 2026

Duravit sanitary ceramics have been specified throughout the prestigious Volante Towers residential development in Dubai, where architecture, interior design and materials combine to create expansive, high-end living spaces overlooking the Dubai Canal.

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Located in Business Bay, the Volante Towers form a striking addition to Dubai’s skyline, defined by extensive glazing, staggered balconies and generous open-plan residences designed for luxury urban living.

Architecture and interior design collaboration

The development was designed by The Fraser Nag Partnership Architects, with interiors by Studio Lipparini and Saporiti Italia. Residences range from approximately 500 to 1,000 square metres, combining large open-plan layouts with bespoke finishes, custom-made furniture and precision detailing throughout.

The interior concept focuses on carefully balanced materials and a calm, architectural palette. Large-format natural stone flooring, light limestone walls and dark wood panels create structure across the open-plan living spaces, while a restrained colour palette of crème, sand and grey provides a backdrop for designer furniture, textiles and bespoke joinery.

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Bathroom design defined by materials and geometry

The bathrooms continue the architectural language of the apartments, with large-format natural stone surfaces featuring strong grain patterns defining the spaces. Wide countertops with integrated basins, linear mirrors, indirectly illuminated niches and dark wood cabinetry create a structured yet calm environment.

Duravit sanitary ceramics were integrated into the bathroom concepts, including ranges such as ME by Starck, Starck 1, Starck 3 and SensoWash®. The clean geometries and minimalist forms of the ceramics provide a visual contrast to the expressive stone surfaces while maintaining the overall architectural clarity of the interiors.

The result is a series of bathrooms that reflect the wider design concept of the residences – material-led, architectural and understated, with a strong focus on quality, proportion and detailing.

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Project Information – Volante Towers, Dubai

Development: Xtreme Vision
Architect: The Fraser Nag Partnership Architects
Interior design: Studio Lipparini and Saporiti Italia
Completion: Tower 1 – 2017, Tower 2 – 2025
Duravit products specified: DuraStyle, ME by Starck, Starck 1, Starck 3, SensoWash®

About Duravit AG

Founded in 1817 in Hornberg, Germany, Duravit AG is an international manufacturer of designer bathrooms, operating in more than 130 countries worldwide. The company works with leading designers including Philippe Starck, Cecilie Manz, Antonio Citterio, Christian Werner, Sebastian Herkner and Patricia Urquiola. Duravit is working towards becoming climate neutral by 2045, with a focus on reducing emissions rather than relying on carbon offsetting.

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BC Designs launches Highcroft bath

April 1, 2026

A shift is taking place in bathroom design, where the sharper geometry that has defined recent years is giving way to fuller silhouettes and more sculptural forms that feel grounded, generous and enduring. Freestanding baths remain central to this evolution, though the focus is increasingly on proportion, usability and how a piece sits within a scheme from both a visual and practical perspective.

Responding to this direction, BC Designs introduces Highcroft, a new freestanding bath that brings a softer, more sculpted profile into the Cian® solid surface range, offering specifiers and retailers a design that balances presence with versatility across both traditional and contemporary projects.

Measuring 1745mm in length, Highcroft has been designed with generous internal dimensions to support a more immersive bathing experience, while maintaining a compact-enough footprint to suit a wide range of bathroom layouts. The bath’s gently contoured form creates a strong visual anchor without dominating the space, making it well suited to both residential and hospitality settings.

Highcroft is manufactured from BC Designs’ Cian® solid surface material, a proprietary composition that continues to play a central role in the brand’s product development. Combining durability with a refined finish, Cian offers high levels of heat retention, helping to maintain water temperature for longer periods, while its non-porous surface ensures ease of maintenance in day-to-day use. The material is also fully repairable, supporting long-term performance and making it particularly suitable for specification in high-use environments.

For retailers one of the key advantages of Cian lies in its integral colour capability. Available in both gloss white and BC Designs’ ColourKast finishes, Highcroft benefits from colour that runs throughout the material rather than sitting on the surface. This ensures consistency of tone across all edges and surfaces, while also allowing for light refinishing without compromising the finish.

As part of BC Designs’ wider portfolio, Highcroft sits within a collection that continues to prioritise material innovation, craftsmanship and design clarity. With freestanding baths remaining a key focus for the brand, the introduction of Highcroft offers an additional option for projects seeking a softer aesthetic, without compromising on performance or longevity.

Highcroft is available to bricks-and-mortar showrooms only, as part of BC Designs commitment to retailers.

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