Inside or out, rain or shine, Jacuzzi can deliver great ideas to help you create your special place for relaxation.

Planning a new bathroom is a major restoration that is not done every year, so it is important to review all the latest ideas and innovations available:

• The featured Atol Bathroom Suite is exciting and practical, featuring a choice of brightly coloured storage covers and optional matching waste covers to add a splash of colour to your bathroom; a removable bath headrest using new gel technology is also available in the same colours.
• The innovative Nexus Suite steps away from the traditional; the shape of the Nexus core pieces form a connection with one another that is most evident when viewed from above; each of the basins and bidet include four waste covers in a choice of red, black, or white to give a completely new look to your bathroom.

The Aura is sharply geometric, stunningly distinctive; the concept teams a choice of four deeply luxurious whirlpool baths and one non-whirlpool bath, with a fabulous selection of basin options and the brand new WC pan and bidet options.

The Jacuzzi bathroom collection includes spa-baths, shower enclosures, bathroom suites, brassware, furniture and accessories and is sold exclusively through specialist bathroom retailers throughout the UK.

Whether you are planning to improve your home indoors our out Jacuzzi can provide you with some innovative and inspiring ideas on how to achieve it.

Web: http://www.jacuzzi.co.uk

Tel: (01782) 718002

Drummonds specialise in the manufacture of deluxe cast iron baths, sanitary ware, showers, taps and brass door furniture.

The company has launched three eye-catching new mixer taps, incorporating classic and modern styles to complement its range of traditional products:

• The featured Barra backloading bath mixer tap, adds a modern twist to the collection; this beautifully curved design, can be fitted with a choice of Mull, Skye or Islay tap heads and is designed to fill a bath quickly and elegantly.
• The three-hole mixer tap, from the Classic range, is offered in either bath or basin configurations and customers can choose between the elegant Mull (traditional cross head) or Skye (a five pointed star) tap heads to complete the look.
• All of these taps are available with a brass, nickel or chrome finish.

Prices for the classic three-hole mixer tap start from £575 and the Barra backloading bath mixer retails at £890.

Drummonds also source and supply architectural antiques, reclaimed and new flooring, baths, bathrooms and brassware and restores genuine antique cast iron baths.

Web: http://www.drummonds-arch.co.uk

Tel: (01428) 609 445

Drummonds the luxury bathroom manufacturer based in Hindhead, Surrey and Chelsea, has launched their spectacular new catalogue for 2008.

It beautifully presents the entire Drummonds offering, emphasising the vast range of handmade products the company designs and manufactures.

This year the bathroom range features a collection of complete suites and more gorgeous room set photography to fire your imagination.

The luxurious baths, shower trays with solid brass showers and accessories, sit alongside Drummonds’ reclaimed wood and stone flooring, brass door and window furniture and architectural antiques.

The catalogue features a number of new products in the bathroom collection, including a curvaceous 3 hole bath and basin mixer and a sleek backloading bath mixer with attached wall mounted shower; also a striking single and double marble vanity basin.

Drummonds pride themselves on their classic designs and handcrafted quality by skilled craftspeople using traditional techniques and only the finest materials, to achieve the highest level of quality and craftsmanship.

Drummonds is also the only company in the world that can re-enamel your bath using the traditional Victorian vitreous dry frit (powdered glass) process; the resultant enamel is incredibly hard, durable and approximately three times thicker than the wet coated enamel more commonly used today.

Web: http://www.drummonds-arch.co.uk

Tel: (01428) 609 444

Spring has sprung and it’s time to give your bathroom a fresh new look.

Aston Matthews has over 2000 items on display at its Islington shop and a new e.commerce website, which allows customers outside London to shop online.

Why not invest in a beautiful freestanding Epoca cast iron bathtub; the exterior can be painted in any colour to suit your décor. £1,927.

Or add a splash of colour with a coloured basin; Sfera is a shapely tabletop design available in daffodil yellow or vibrant orange. £175.

The versatile Ergo collection featured here, has a pleasing, rounded shape across WC, basin and bidet and the range includes both back to wall and wall hung designs.

However, its the clever corner WC, £210 and corner basin, £139, which can really make a difference in the cloakroom, bathroom or en suite where space is at a premium, as the corner WC and basin will fit side-by side on just a one metre wall.

Web: http://www.astonmatthews.co.uk

Tel: (020) 7226 7220

Since the beginning of time, the rhythm of water has enchanted us - the hypnotic cascade of a waterfall, a tranquil babbling brook, the exhilarating rush of rapids.

Kohler brings it home with their RiverBath whirlpools.

This bathtub is the ultimate in the hydro-massage experience, with four distinct options to choose from; with just the touch of a button, Whirlpool creates a swirling massage, Rapids provide a rolling surface current to relax, Whitewater a raging rush of water to stimulate the senses and Waterfall provides a revitalising neck and shoulder massage.

The supplementary chromatherapy feature, complements the existing whirlpool functions for a unique bathing experience, as an enchanting sequence of colours gently washes over you, to create a soothing or stimulating sensation.
Reds, oranges and yellows boost circulation and stimulate the senses; whereas blues, greens and pinks will relax and restore the mind and body.

The RiverBath is available in a choice of round and rectangle design.
Priced as follows:

• RiverBath Round, featured here, with hydrotherapy £7,478.
  RiverBath Round with hydrotherapy and chromatherapy £8,000.
  RiverBath Rectangle with hydrotherapy and chromatherapy £6,543
  RiverBath Rectangle with chromatherapy £7,260.

Web: http://www.kohler.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0870) 850 5551

BC Designs offers a comprehensive range of contemporary home lighting, including bathroom lights and splash proof wall lights.

Their new ceiling lights will provide additional style, whether your bathroom has a contemporary or classic design.

With an IP44 splash proof rating the Aquarib3, measures 350mm width x 120mm depth priced around £82.00, whilst the Aquaclassic2 in our picture, measures 330mm width x 160mm depth also priced around £82.00.

Both lights take two 18-watt low energy lamps and are available from stockists nationwide.

Web: http://www.bcdesigns.co.uk

Tel: (01206) 827100

Rainer Moll, the renowned German designer, has produced an innovative collection for Villeroy & Boch, designed specifically for those in the prime of their lives.

The needs of homeowners change with increasing age, however this does not mean that they must compromise on style; the Lifetime collection demonstrates clever use of product design to create solutions.

By incorporating grips that are not immediately apparent, experimenting with mobility and lowering unit heights, the bathroom has become more user friendly for those who may have mobility difficulties.

Pure ergonomics: The multifunctional character of many elements enhances comfort; the mobile trolley doubles as both vanity unit and bench, enabling the user to shave or put on make-up, while sitting comfortably.

The wash area becomes a cockpit - via the mobile trolley with castors that can be locked into position, the user has everything within easy reach, particularly the compartments, shelves and drawers of the rotating tall cabinet with its full-length mirror, or the compartments of the side cabinet.

Additional features include a bath equally suitable for bathing or showering, a washbasin with recessed grips, offering support whilst standing and a concealed overflow plus anti-splash rim to prevent water reaching the bathroom floor.

The WC provides extra comfort and support to the user and the toilet roll holder has an additional handle to assist movement.

All of the Lifetime furniture items feature pull-out elements, enabling the contents to be seen, removed and easily reached from either a standing or seated position.

The new Lifetime collection is available from a number of leading Villeroy & Boch stockists.

Web: http://www.villeroy-boch.com

Tel: (020) 8871 4028

Matki Showering and Swadling Brassware have unveiled the latest collection of showers, mixers and accessories, designed to complement their comprehensive product portfolio of brassware for the bathroom.

Mixer taps - Six new contemporary designs of Concealed Thermostatic Taps, will now be available from Matki and Swadling, so for the first time, homeowners will be able to match shower mixers with their basin, bath and bidet brassware.

Characterised by minimalist lines and innovative styling, Swadling’s New Absolute2 mixer range (featured here) is made up of three designs, Contemporary, Classic and Retro with white ceramic; each mixer incorporates the new high flow thermostatic shower valve and sensitive Click-Temperature-Control.

Matki’s Elixir range comprises the Classic, Linear and Modern Cross designs. Constructed from solid brass with a chrome finish to give the bathroom a luxurious finish.

Matki and Swadling also offer shower mixers, which automatically adjust the water temperature to give a constant and pleasurable shower.

The sleek and minimalist New Elixir Brass Shower Column, comes complete with diverter, minimalist hand shower, double spiral flexible hose, and a 220mm Easy Clean Deluge shower-head.

Matki’s stylish New Elixir Linear thermostatic mixer, is finished in chrome with an Easy Clean Deluge shower head; featuring a square soft spray hand shower and double spiral flexible hose.

Matki Showering and Swadling Brassware continue to create the ultimate showering experience, combining invigorating design with uncompromising construction - the ultimate choice for any bathroom!

Web: http://www.matki.co.uk

Tel: (01454) 322 888

Kohler Co. is a renowned global leader in plumbing products of superior product design and innovation, who offer a diverse portfolio of respected brand names.

Throughout their nearly 132-year history, Kohler Co. has remained true to its founding vision of defining the frontiers of ideas, craftsmanship and technology.

The latest creation from Kohler is the Sequoia range of wall-mounted furniture, which has been designed specifically for use with vessel basins.

The range provides the option of a functional storage solution with an elegant vessel wash station, or a simple countertop; the co-ordinating wall mounted tap box conceals all of the pipe work for the brassware.

Curved drawer fronts add an interesting twist, with brushed chrome handles echoing their shape.

Included in the 90cm cabinet Sequoia also features high quality soft-close drawers and innovative internal sliding drawers for smaller items.

Mirrors and mirror cabinets complete the range, all of which feature integral halogen lighting.

Sequoia is available in a high gloss white lacquer finish, or American walnut veneer and the co-ordinating countertop is available in American walnut veneer only.

The range can also be teamed with a choice of 16 vessels in the Kohler range.

Web: http://www.kohler.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0870) 850 5551

Shower panels are great for multi-function showering as they provide overhead and hand held showers, together with body jets in one unit.
However, these panels can look large when mounted on the bathroom wall.

Aston Matthews offers a solution with its new Acquazzurra and Acquatonica shower panels, which are built into the wall to sit flush with the tiles.

As a result these units take up less wall space than most panels and provide the perfect multi-function option for the contemporary bathroom, while retaining stylish good looks.

The new showers include over-head and hand held shower plus body jets, with a thermostatic mixer. Dimensions: 185cm x 10cm.

Acquazzurra with blue or white LED lights pictured here, is priced from £3,759.

Acquatonica without LED lights from £3,045.

Web: http://www.astonmatthews.co.uk

Tel: (020) 7226 7220