Planning a bathroom is changing a functional shower tray specified late in the process, is becoming a thing of the past, as bathrooms become more of a living space in look and feel. In turn showering and the space to do this has become a design statement in its own right, resulting in a new emphasis on the shower surface: ultra-slim profiles, architectural lines, colour-matched finishes and materials engineered to perform beautifully over time.
Kaldewei’s new generation of shower surfaces, built around its Solidlite™ material technology, is a strong example of this shift. The promise is straightforward: 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.
Material matters to the specifiers and consumers of today’s bathroom detail, source, functionality and sustainability are important. Kaldewei offers a stable core made from recycled glass this underpins the structure, and the surface is fully recyclable at end of life—helpful credentials for projects where product provenance is increasingly scrutinised. Additionally, the permanently sealed finish supports hygiene and quick cleaning, aligning with the industry’s ongoing demand for low-maintenance luxury.
Within the range, the Calima shower surface leans into the ‘quiet’ language of contemporary interiors. A step-free, flush-to-floor installation helps the shower integrate into the architecture rather than become an add-on, while an invisible water edge on three sides and precisely defined corner radii keep the geometry crisp—ideal for pairing with frameless enclosures, linear brassware and large-format wall finishes.
Practicalities haven’t been ignored. The waste outlet sits discreetly on the short side, framed by a subtle design line that balances the composition while supporting efficient drainage. With 44 sizes and five contemporary colours—Alpine White, Alpine White Matt, Warm Beige, Cool Grey and Black Matt—Calima gives designers and retailers flexibility ideal for compact ensuites, yet it can confidently scale up in larger wet rooms.
As clients invest in comfort, accessibility and visual calm within the bathroom with emphasis on the showering space products like Solidlite™ surfaces show how performance engineering can unlock a more cohesive bathroom plan. For the interior design industry, the message is clear: specify the shower surface early, treat it as a finishing material, and let the ritual of showering set the tone for the entire room.