Drummonds has introduced the Hudson Collection, a new brassware range developed in collaboration with New York-based design studio Pembrooke & Ives. The collection brings together British manufacturing heritage and a contemporary American design sensibility, with a focus on proportion, materiality and longevity.

The partnership evolved over several years, beginning shortly after Drummonds established its New York showroom. Creative Director James Lentaigne and Pembrooke & Ives founder Andrew Sheinman found common ground in a shared interest in the physical and architectural qualities of plumbing – from weight and tactility to its role within interior space.

Named after the Hudson River, the collection references the city both brands now operate from, despite their British roots. Its design language balances precision with restraint: angular cross-head handles provide a defined, architectural expression, while lever options introduce a more understated alternative. Across the range, crisp geometry is softened by subtle curves, creating a sense of equilibrium and adaptability.

The cross-head handle is designed as a central feature, with a sculptural, almost monolithic quality that reflects Drummonds’ established approach to brassware. In contrast, the spout adopts a more fluid form, introducing a gentle curvature that offsets the collection’s sharper lines.

Ahead of the release of season four, part two of Bridgerton – Netflix’s award-winning romantic Regency drama – homeowners are increasingly looking to recreate the elegance of late-Georgian interiors within their own homes.

Search demand reflects this growing trend, with Pinterest reporting an 80% rise in searches for ‘Bridgerton aesthetic’ between late December 2025 and January 2026, as fans sought ways to bring period-inspired luxury into modern interiors.

While grand ballrooms and sweeping staircases define the show’s visual identity, the bathroom is an equally powerful space to introduce Regency-inspired design. The experts at Hudson Reed reveal how to create a refined, Bridgerton-inspired bathroom that blends heritage style with contemporary comfort.

Hudson Reed’s head of design, Marcus Pearson, is offering his top tips to bring Bridgerton inspiration into your bathroom. 

Choose timeless brassware for Regency Elegance

During the Regency era, dedicated bathrooms were a symbol of wealth and sophistication. Today, brassware remains one of the easiest ways to introduce a sense of heritage luxury into your space.

Swapping minimalist, modern fittings for brushed brass taps, shower fixtures, handles and accessories instantly elevates the bathroom. Opt for traditional silhouettes with subtle detailing to capture a Regency bathroom aesthetic while ensuring durability and longevity.

Brushed brass also complements a wide range of colour palettes, making it a versatile choice for both classic and contemporary interiors.

Opt for traditional bathroom furniture 

Heritage design continues to influence modern bathroom furniture, and classic cabinetry is key to achieving a Bridgerton-inspired interior.

Hudson Reed’s Old London bathroom furniture collection reflects timeless Regency styling, with shaker detailing and elegant proportions. Its colour palette – including Timeless Sand, Storm Grey, Twilight Blue and Hunter Green – introduces depth and character while maintaining a refined, period feel.

These muted, sophisticated tones are ideal for creating a calming yet luxurious space that nods to Georgian design traditions.

Incorporate marble for a luxury vanity area

No Regency-inspired bathroom is complete without marble. Synonymous with opulence, marble surfaces instantly enhance the sense of grandeur and refinement.

A floor-standing vanity unit paired with a marble countertop creates a striking focal point, combining functionality with high-end aesthetics.

Complete the look with an ornate or metallic-framed mirror to reflect light and add visual interest. Alternatively, a coordinated mirror cabinet offers practical storage while maintaining a cohesive, heritage-inspired design.

Add a heritage-inspired feature wall 

Pattern played a key role in Regency interiors, and incorporating it into your bathroom is an effective way to introduce character and softness.

Wallpaper featuring delicate florals or classical motifs provides a subtle nod to period styling, balancing beautifully with brass fixtures and traditional furniture.

For a contemporary interpretation, limit pattern to a single feature wall and pair it with complementary paint or tiles in soft pastel shades. This approach prevents the space from feeling overwhelming while

Frontline Bathrooms has launched a new AquaKast bath collection for its Aqua brand, developed in collaboration with acclaimed British designer Barrie Cutchie. The AquaKast range reinforces Frontline’s focus on exclusive, design-led product development that delivers clear value for retailers while remaining accessible to the end consumer.

The collaboration brings together Barrie Cutchie’s four decades of design expertise with Frontline’s manufacturing capability and market insight. Widely recognised for reintroducing classic bath silhouettes and refining them for modern living, Barrie’s work is rooted in proportion, comfort and longevity, principles that have shaped some of the most recognisable freestanding baths in the UK market. This new collection translates that heritage into a commercially focused range that works across a wide variety of bathroom styles and footprints.

Commenting on the launch, Darren Allison, managing director at Frontline says: “This collaboration signals an important step forward for Aqua and AquaKast will be a key part of how we are strengthening our offer to our retail partners. Bringing Barrie into the fold allows us to deliver genuinely design-led baths at an accessible price point, while maintaining the quality, specification and reliability that our retailers expect. It gives them a collection that feels distinctive on the showroom floor and commercially robust in the long term.”

All baths in the collection are manufactured using a premium material combining high-quality acrylic with stone resin reinforcement. The material is selected for its durability, strength and refined surface finish, and is produced using advanced reverse-moulding technology to ensure a smooth, flawless result. Each bath is hand-finished and rigorously inspected prior to dispatch, supporting consistent quality and reducing issues at installation stage.

Despite their solid feel, the baths are weight-optimised to simplify handling and installation, making them suitable for a wide range of properties, including period homes and upper-floor bathrooms. All models are supplied in gloss white as standard, with the option for sanding and painting available across the range, allowing retailers to offer personalisation as an added-value upsell.

The AquaKast collection includes a broad mix of silhouettes, from compact oval and slipper designs to boat baths, back-to-wall and corner configurations. Practical details such as integrated tap ledges, discreet pipework recesses and space-saving sizes have been designed in from the outset, ensuring the range works equally well in smaller bathrooms as it does in larger schemes.

Reflecting on his return with a new collection, Barrie Cutchie adds: “This is my first new bath collection in several years, so it was important that it had purpose and longevity. Frontline felt like a natural partner because there is a clear respect for design, balanced with a strong understanding of how products need to perform in the real market. Together, we focused on creating baths that feel resolved, comfortable and timeless, without pushing them into a price bracket that limits who can specify them.”

All baths in the collection are priced at RRP £1,600 and supported by a lifetime guarantee, the AquaKast collection offers retailers a compelling proposition: exclusive designs, strong design credentials, reliable specification and a price point that broadens appeal. Available exclusively through Frontline retailers, the range underlines Aqua’s position as a design-led brand with a clear commercial focus.