The new Tiva collection by German bathroom manufacturer PELIPAL® maintains purity, while achieving innovation and is characterised by the wonderful combination of form, materials and lighting technology.

The modern-day lines of bathroom cabinets are gently softened in the Tiva range, echoing the soft ambient light, created by the cleverly integrated LED lighting, producing a superb sanctuary:

• Smart single or double white mineral marble basins in widths up to 1500cm, put the finishing touch to the elegant vanity cabinets, available in white or anthracite high gloss and a choice of four horizontal wood grain finishes.

• Tiva is completed with its own distinctive storage seat, available in white or anthracite high gloss, with a cushion.

• A large number of exclusively designed mirrors and mirrored cabinets with innovative LED technology combine aesthetics with function, whilst a unique range of wall hung and freestanding furniture, create a collection that is as unique as the individual.

• The Tiva collection is priced from £1,426 exc VAT.

PELIPAL bathroom furniture is available from InHouse the leading UK supplier of quality kitchens and bathrooms.

About - PELIPAL is one of Europe’s foremost bathroom furniture manufacturers. With an enormous range of cottemporary bathroom furniture, PELIPALÒ is known for its quality of manufacture, with seamless edges achieved by latest LaserTec edge technology.

For further information about PELIPAL’S new Tiva bathroom furniture collection, please visit the website.

BC Designs, leaders in bathroom design and innovation have introduced the Orchid bath inspired by nature, featuring a textured leaf surface with beautiful curved edges.

The Orchid’s distinctive shape offers a super-sized internal bathing area to give maximum comfort and repose.

Also available is the new Paradise Orchid Basin, which complements this unique bath perfectly.

The Orchid collection is made from Cian® solid surface, which is a repairable, decorative material that is manufactured from an advanced blend of acrylic modified polyester resin and mineral fillers.

The Cian® material used for the Orchid bath is non-porous, ensuring stain and scratch resistance and the ability to withstand regular daily use.

The bath measures L1960 x H560 x W965mm. Priced at £4,260.

The basin measures L576 x H160 x D336mm. Priced at £444.

To view the BC Designs’ extensive range of stylish baths, please visit the website.

Tel: 01206 827 100

Frontline, the UK’s leading bathroom supplier and distributor has unveiled its biggest ever brochure, boasting over 256 pages, including a new collection of own brand products that are exclusive to Frontline.

The catalogue is available both in print and online. It features over 6000 contemporary and classic products, enabling an entire bathroom to be designed from one central place, making planning, delivery and installation a seamless process.

The full colour brochure has been created as a comprehensive reference with the emphasis on quality.

The latest own brand products that are exclusive to Frontline include:

• The high quality Aquaduo bathroom furniture range manufactured by Utopia.

• The Aquaglass 8mm shower enclosure range.

• The Aquaflow stylish Italian brassware collection, which delivers on luxury whilst maintaining a desirable price.Aquabathe collection combines contemporary and lavish design with sensual curvaceous lines.

Pictured here is Frontline’s new website and catalogue.

Frontline’s Marketing Director, Michael Sammon, says “2011 is an exciting year for us, with the launch of so many exclusive own brand products. The brochure has been designed to take the hassle out of purchasing bathrooms.
We are committed to providing a one stop shop where customers can access a wide range of quality products, competitive prices and fast delivery. Our fast growing portfolio, enables us to cater for all tastes and budgets.”

Priding themselves on customer service and delivery the Frontline professionals make the purchasing process a simple one.

Frontline Bathrooms do not sell direct to the consumer, but via their comprehensive network of over 4000 merchants and bathroom showrooms throughout the UK.

The brand new catalogue can be ordered online, via the straightforward ‘Click here to order your new catalogue’ button.

Visit the Frontline Bathrooms website to view their huge product ranges.

Tel: (01494) 793502 for stockists.

The UK specialist bathroom retailer Aston Matthews has updated its website….

The Islington shop has a loyal following with both consumers and interior designers nationwide and its e.commerce shopping option, makes it easier for out of London customers to purchase contemporary and traditional bathroom fittings on line – anything from a soap dish to a cast iron bath.

To provide the best possible service on larger items, the website offers the convenience of online ordering with the personal attention of an experienced sales team.

Director Martin Birch says, “When customers purchase items such as showers or WCs, we want to supply products that are technically compatible and suitable to their requirements.

We have an experienced team here who will contact customers at their preferred time to discuss the order and ensure the whole process runs smoothly.”

The website offers a wide range of Aston Matthews’ most popular products as well as providing technical information and advice.

The re-vamped site includes additional products, lifestyle photography, more user friendly graphics and a regular blog.

To visit the updated Aston Matthews website and see the excellent Bathroom Advice Section click here: http://www.astonmatthews.co.uk

Tel: 020 7226 7220

Upgrading the kitchen is currently the most popular home improvement and the organisers of The Kitchen & Bathroom Show, at the Harrogate International Centre from 5th to 7th November, have come up with some great top tips to help you create that dream kitchen.

Also if you’re looking to extend, improve, enhance or even build your own home, then pay a visit to the co-located Homebuilding & Renovating Show with over 200 exhibitors.
Tickets to The Kitchen and Bathroom Show give entry to both Shows.

Create a Personal Storyboard
Start by imagining yourself in the kitchen and think about the way you like to cook, entertain or spend time with friends and family. Cut out pictures of kitchens that inspire you, collect samples and build up a storyboard of styles, appliances, colours and materials. Add an outline plan of your kitchen with dimensions and positions of windows and doors. Now you’re ready to speak to the experts.

Get Advice from the Experts
Take your storyboard to one or two kitchen design experts – most good kitchen companies offer this service; the best ones ask you lots of questions about your home, lifestyle and tastes, to build up a clear picture of what you are looking for.

Then Visit The Kitchen & Bathroom Show and book a one-to-one consultation at The Kitchen & Bathroom Design Experience, an individual design, advice and information centre with experts from The Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathroom Specialists Association.

Consider the Golden Triangle
The golden triangle connects the three main work areas – the sink, cooker and fridge and the principle of the ideal ‘work triangle’ is that these appliances are no more than 2.7 metres from one another. The space between should be kept clear of obstructions and cabinets so that you have no restriction of movement when you’re cooking.

Working the Surfaces
Choosing the right work surfaces is an all important decision, as they often define the ‘look’ of a kitchen. And remember you can never have enough!

Creating the Mood with Lighting
Separate your lighting into zones to meet the needs of the different areas in your kitchen. Bright lights should be focused directly over your work triangle with the option of softer lighting over the dining and/or relaxation area.

Your dream kitchen should reflect your personality and lifestyle and meet your future needs. Having a bespoke kitchen isn’t always a more expensive option so do consider the individual kitchen design companies that can’t be found on the High Street.

If you’re looking for the latest innovations and inspirational designs, then a visit to the UK’s only dedicated Kitchen & Bathroom Show, at the Harrogate International Centre from 5th to 7th November is a must.

Tickets to The Kitchen & Bathroom Show are £5 in advance and £8 on the day (children under 16 go free).

For more information please visit the show website.
Tel: (0844) 5811306.

BC Designs has launched a beautiful new bath called Paradise.

Inspired by nature, its ornate design has a striking textured leaf pattern and flowing curves that add to its soft and delicate look:

• The oval shape creates the perfect space to comfortably relax in.

• The Paradise is made from Cian® solid surfacing, which is a renewable, decorative surface material that is manufactured from an advanced blend of acrylic modified polyester resin and mineral fillers.

• This means the beauty of the bath will not fade as it is stain and scratch resistant, non-porous and able to withstand long-term daily use.

• The bath measures L1960mm x W965mm x H560 and costs around £4,290.

Barrie Cutchie, established BC Designs over ten years ago, specialising in baths and bathroom lighting products. Barrie has a passion for design and bases many of his products on period originals.

BC Designs retails its products nationwide via independent bathroom merchants.

Visit the BC Designs website to view more beautifully stylish bathtubs.

Tel: (01206) 827 100

The bathroom industry is seeing an increase in hi-tech and multi-functional products entering the market – those that offer not only the basic cleaning functions, but also an ease of living and a sense of luxury and relaxation.

Highlighting its long-standing commitment to design and innovation, Roca has incorporated advanced technology into a new product, Innova – a mirror that allows you to see, touch and hear.

Innova is a generously proportioned mirror for the bathroom, albeit one with a difference. It comes with an integrated touchpad embedded within the glass, with time and room temperature display.

With this super cool touchpad, you’re also one “touch” away from your personal home entertainment.

Installed with a stereo FM radio as well as the option of connecting an auxiliary audio source (e.g. an MP3 player), Innova offers you the choice of listening to music and audio programmes in the comfort of your bathroom.

What’s more, every time the fluorescent light embedded inside the mirror is switched on, the demister device will be activated to keep the surface free of moisture.

What makes Innova even more extraordinary is that everything is fitted behind the glass, making it extremely easy to clean but also aesthetically pleasing and understated.
Available in two sizes 1000×790mm (approx. £1,410) and 790×790mm (approx. £1,234).

Innova will help stimulate your senses, allowing you to relax and refresh your body and soul!For further information please visit the Roca website.

Tel: (01530) 830080

BC Designs has a great range of IP rated bathroom lighting, which has been designed with safety in mind.

Offering solutions for use in every zone of the bathroom, BC Designs’ lighting range fuses the latest technology with high quality materials, to create durable and fun products:

The GL040 RGB Colour Change Light is IP68 rated, which is the ultimate in watertight fittings.

• The red, green and blue colour changing light can be completely submersed and is suitable for use in showers, saunas and steam rooms.

• It measures Diameter 75mm x L43mm and costs £115 for the light (NB Must be used with an RGB Box and controller).

The FireLED downlight has a life expectancy of over 50,000 hours. The LED light consumes around 15% of the energy used by halogen lamps, yet it is brighter.

• The FireLED comes with a 7 year guarantee and requires zero maintenance. It has been given a 90 minute fire rating due to its unique optimum cooling design which ensures it does not overheat and will stay safe.

• It is available in an IP65 Showerproof rating and an IP44 Splashproof Rating, depending on where it is needed.

• Measures Diameter 91mm. x H109mm. Priced from £127.

For more information and lighting inspiration visit the BC Designs website.

BC Designs has introduced two new baths into their Thinn range.

The Kurvstone and Tassestone baths are made from a new material called Cianstone, which produces the look of natural stone and has the durability of a Cian solid surface bath.

Cian is a renewable, decorative surface material, which is created using an advanced blend of acrylic modified polyester resin and mineral fillers.

• The use of Cianstone means that the new baths are repairable and have excellent water temperature retaining properties.

• Created using the latest casting technology, the baths have a solid colour throughout.

• They are 20-25mm thick and provide a maximum amount of internal bathing area due to the stylish, rimless design.

The Tassestone bath in our picture, measures: L1770mm x H555mm x W880mm and is priced at £3,324.

The Kurvstone, a larger model, measures L1890 x H560mm x W900mm and priced at £3,445.

Visit the BC Designs website  for more information on the new Cianstone baths.

Tel: (01206) 827 100

There’s nothing quite as invigorating as a shower to start (or finish) your day off and the new Creda Aqua Ambience LED Shower from B&Q is just the ticket to wake you up.

The Creda Ambience is exclusive to B&Q – the only shower available in the UK, which incorporates LED lighting to provide atmosphere in the bathroom.

One of the most frustrating moments of taking a shower is when you have to step under the water stream, without knowing if it’s too hot or cold, however…..

The Aqua Ambience has easy to use On/Off buttons, plus flow and temperature controls that enable ‘set and forget’ showering with fully stabilised temperature; this prevents sudden changes in water temperature when other taps or appliances are used while you are showering.

The new shower is supplied with an all chrome accessory kit, including a multi-mode shower head for differing spray patterns which complements the frosted polished chrome fascia with LED lighting and power indicator; the simple act of showering will never be the same again!

The Aqua Ambience is available now, in 8.5KW for £189; 9.5KW £199; 10.5KW £219 at B&Q stores and B&Q online.