Inspired by period pieces and traditional manufacturing techniques, Drummonds’ classic bathroom products can take centre stage in our ever-larger bathrooms.

Splendid in their sheer scale, sumptuous materials and solid construction, they revel in the luxury of space.

A former bedroom in a Georgian townhouse has been converted into a vast en-suite for the master bedroom:

• Emphasising the space, a cool colour palette forms the perfect backdrop for Drummonds’ magnificent freestanding Spittal shower, (Pictured here), which the owner describes as a “work of art” in its own right and “far too beautiful to be stuck in a corner”:

• A complete glass-enclosed shower unit, which can stand magnificently in the middle of your bathroom, or even in your bedroom.

• The Spittal shower has a classic 8” shower head, and water jets built into the frame, providing you with a blissful all-over drenching.

• Another work of art is positioned by the window. The Torridge Chariot Boat bath is made in cast iron, with a dry-fritt enamelled interior and hand polished and lacquered exterior.

• Each Drummonds’ bath is manufactured individually, taking up to four weeks to complete.

• On the other side of the room stands an imposing double vanity basin, with beautiful white Arabascato marble top and upstand.

• A Drummonds heated towel rail in nickel finish, matches the precision-cast brassware and fittings used throughout the bathroom.

Flooded with natural light and gleaming with reflective surfaces, this bathroom is a living space in its own right.

Spittal Shower: £12,950.

Torridge Bath from £2,825.

Heated towel rail from £1,685.

Double vanity basin from £5,175.
(all prices exclude vat)

Visit the Drummonds website to view all of the above and much more.

Drummonds: 78 Royal Hospital Road, London SW3 4HN.

Tel: (020) 7376 4499

As part of their 10th anniversary year, Merlyn Industries Ltd are launching 7 new ranges throughout 2009, including the fabulous Series 8 range.

Featured here is the stunning Series 8, Offset Quadrant, which combines smooth curves and solid chrome angular fittings, to bring instant glamour to the bathroom:

• The Series 8 Offset Quadrant benefits from 8 mm toughened glass, (standard across the 10 models in the range), tray sizes up to a generous 1200mm; the height is 1950 mm –just perfect for low-level tray installations.
• A polished chrome finish, creating a classically flawless look, enhances the curves of the enclosure.
• Translucent seals and cleverly concealed fixings offer a clean “glassline”, which enhances the contemporary feel.
• Merlyn have also included features to ensure the enclosure remains pristine: twin easy clean rollers and the ingenious Mershield+ coating, which ensure the enclosure’s spectacular luminosity.

The Offset Quadrant is a stunning addition to the Merlyn portfolio, with its curved fixed side panel and spectacular chrome finish.

Offset Quadrant Sizes: 900 x 760, 1000 x 800, 1200 x 800 & 1200 x 900mm - Height of door – 1950mm.

The Series 8, Offset Quad in our picture – 900 x 760 is priced at £1022 Inc. VAT.
Lifetime guarantee.

For more information and to view the Series 8 collection from Merlyn, visit:

Web:  http://www.merlynbathrooms.com
Tel:   (01494) 793501

Matki Showering has unveiled its latest enclosure design - the New Classica Shower; a collection of highly polished stainless steel surrounds available in straight, corner and recess variants, to suit any shape or size of bathroom.

The New Classica is an elegant addition to the extensive collection of shower enclosures offered by Matki Showering:

The shower’s frame is produced from high quality stainless steel, which is polished to give a stylish and glamorous look to any luxury bathroom.

Steel has hardwearing properties and is therefore able to easily support the toughened glass, which is 10mm thick.
 
The shower is fitted with a smooth running, soft closure sliding door, which quietly pulls itself shut.
 
 The chrome column shower head, compliments the design and offers either a deluge, or handheld shower to bathe under.
 
 The low profile tray brings minimalist style to the shower, eliminating the need to step up and into the enclosure, whilst adding a wet room  feel.

The shower waste is an unusual rectangular shape produced from stainless steel that can be lifted allowing easy access for cleaning. 

Matki Showering continues to create a showering experience, which combines invigorating design with uncompromising construction.

Web:  http://www.matki.co.uk

Tel: 01454 322888

Drummonds started out re-enamelling and restoring original cast iron bathtubs, antique taps and fittings in 1988.

Initially much restoration was done by outside suppliers, however quality and supply issues persuaded owner Drummond Shaw to establish his own production facilities.

Drummonds now produces exquisite collections of classic solid brass door and window furniture, in addition to bath and basin taps and specialist fittings such as basin stands and plunger wastes for baths – all made to stand the test of time.

Drummonds Range Of Products include:

• Cast iron baths and shower trays.
  Solid brass showers.
  Chinaware basins and water closets.
  Bath and basin fittings including bath plunger wastes, ‘H’ stands, bath and basin taps, basin stands, and fittings, cistern fittings, accessories.
  Door and window furniture in solid brass.

Featured in our picture is the Spey Classic Roll Top bath, which is their largest and most luxurious iron bath – this beautiful design is just right to provide the ultimate in comfortable bathing.

The bath and feet are hand polished and lacquered allowing the natural beauty of the cast iron to show through, while protecting the bath.
Priced from £3450.

Also available:

• Handsome and characterful reclaimed wood and stone flooring.
  Full planning and installation service.

The Drummonds bathroom experience is now showcased in Hindhead, Surrey and Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, which has become renowned to those homeowners who are seeking something unique, exclusive and special.

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

Tel: (01428) 609 444

A beautiful bathroom and a smart kitchen not only make your home more enjoyable to live in, but can also add value to your property.

Surface Doctor, the leading bathroom and kitchen resurfacing company, has recognised that more people are now opting to restore kitchen and bathroom surfaces in order to save a massive 70% against the cost of a complete replacement.
 
Surface Doctor’s Miracle Method, is a cost-effective, fast and professional solution, combining state-of-the-art surface restoration technology and a unique surface-bonding agent, to transform old bathrooms and kitchens to look and feel like new.
 
The company can treat most surfaces, including ceramics, porcelain, and acrylic, plastic and laminates; they can restore anything from baths, basins and shower trays to tiles, kitchen cabinets and worktops.
 
Surface Doctor mixes all their own materials enabling them to match any décor or colour scheme; the makeovers are completed quickly, so that in less than 24 hours your home can have a beautiful new look, with enduring results.
 
The company has carried out hundreds of successful makeovers and their customers are convinced that in terms of both time and cost, it really does make sense to renew rather than replace.

Prices start from around £250.00.

Web: http://www.surfacedoctor.co.uk
Tel :   (0800) 9800 900.

Aston Matthews is a leading London retailer of contemporary and traditional bathrooms, including authentic Victorian cast iron baths and sanitary ware to stunning modern, cutting-edge designs.

The new Silano corner shower enclosure is truly unique, in that the glass panel, curved glass sliding door and stainless steel frame are suspended over the ceramic shower tray.

As the enclosure is not in contact with the tray there is no need for the usual rubber seal, which can harbour germs, make showers difficult to clean and eventually deteriorate; the tray has a raised lip to prevent water splashing onto the floor.

The elegant Silano is made exclusively from high quality stainless steel and toughened glass over a ceramic tray and as there are no awkward edges and rubber seals where germs and mildew can grow, the enclosure is especially hygienic and exceptionally easy to clean.

Dimensions 910 x 910mm Wide and 2000mm High

The Silano shower tray and enclosure retails for £1,996

Web:  http://www.astonmatthews.co.uk
Tel:    (020) 7226 7220