Villeroy & Boch have launched two new cutlery collections for 2010. Arpeggio and Modern Grace, both feature clean lines that look at home in any stylish environment.

Villeroy & Boch’s cutlery designs range from the classic through to the contemporary and have been designed to work in unison with the wide selection of table and glassware on offer from the company.

Modern Grace cutlery is a minimalist collection that has taken inspiration from urban architecture:

• The no-frills aesthetic blends soft curves and clean contours for a design, which is both functional and appealing.

• The balanced polished stainless steel shapes sit perfectly in the hand and are also dishwasher safe.

• The collection is available in a range of sets and individual pieces.

• Modern Grace cutlery is priced from £2.50 and is £124.00 for a 24-piece set.

Arpeggio cutlery features Villeroy & Boch’s classic proportions with engraved linear detailing on the handle:

• The slim silhouette, in polished stainless steel, complements both classic and modern tableware.

• The collection is also dishwasher safe and is available in a range of sets and individual pieces.

• Arpeggio cutlery is priced from £2.50 and is £206.00 for a 24-piece set.

To view the collections visit theVilleroy & Boch website.

Tel:   (020) 8875 6060

Villeroy & Boch has introduced two new classic collections, Arden Lane and glamorous Arden Lane Butterfly for 2009.

Based on the hugely popular Anmut design, Arden Lane is simple and sophisticated with a soft retro feel:

This new design matches soft, muted tones of beige and pink with a delicate
butterfly motif, resulting in a timeless collection that exudes refined elegance.

Arden Lane Butterfly in our picture, opts for a slightly stronger colour palette mixing rich brown with hints of bright orange for a retro glamour look:

The elegant pattern offers a fresh take on the luxurious style of the 1940s, it balances masculine and feminine elements perfectly and modernises natural shades with shimmering mother-of-pearl and copper features.

The Arden Lane and Arden Lane Butterfly fine china tableware series are available as complete dinner and coffee services.

A delicate series of matching glassware has also been created, whilst the luxurious gold plated Pegasus Aureus cutlery, compliments this collection perfectly.
Arden Lane is priced from £13.50.

View the new collections here:

Web: http://www.villeroy-boch.com
Tel: (020) 8875 6060

Villeroy & Boch has launched the NewWave Caffé ‘Colours of Indonesia’, the latest limited edition collection in the ‘Colours of’ range.

The modern collection will be available during 2009 only and includes a selection of coffee cups and rectangular saucers, in four vibrant pattern options inspired by Indonesia’s colourful culture.

• Batik, in our picture, considered the national art of Indonesia, is a striking pattern, featuring a paisley and circular batik design in tones of rich vermilion reds, gold’s and turquoise.
• The delicate flower embellishment of Merah, is set against a strong red background making it a bold design.
• In contrast, the nature-inspired Bambu, features a fresh design of green and brown bamboo-style stripes.
• Indonesia’s culture has been expressed in the vivid Tanah pattern, depicting striking profiles of exotic Indonesian women, balanced by a light grey party plate.

The NewWave Colours of Indonesia collection is available immediately.

To view the whole new collection visit:

Web: http://www.villeroy-boch.com
Tel: (020) 8875 6060

With its curved lines and flowing contours, Villeroy & Boch’s iconic Aveo bathroom collection, is proving popular with homeowners wishing to make the most of the current trend for nature-inspired bathrooms.

Created by the international design agency Conran & Partners, Aveo has been inspired by the egg as an organic form, which represents a protective shell; the egg shaped ceramic pieces have been designed, to produce a pure sanctuary in which to unwind, relax and forget about the external world.
Conran & Partners created a bathroom collection that combines comfort and luxury with superior aesthetic qualities.

Aside from the powerful symbolism of the egg form, the designers were fascinated by the rounded contours and natural purity, which alludes to “a shape that moves away from the predictability and sterility of symmetries”.
Nakedness is given a whole new meaning within the shell of this bath - shelter and warmth, instead of exposure and vulnerability.

The Aveo collection also includes perfectly harmonising bathroom furniture, made from either bamboo or walnut veneer and demonstrates Villeroy & Boch’s commitment to superb craftsmanship; by dispensing with handles and ornamental mountings, the pure wood effect perfectly complements Aveo’s simple ceramics.

Web: http://www.villeroy-boch.com
Tel: (020) 8871 4028

Villeroy & Boch has launched Samarah tableware, a stylish exotic pattern, which embodies myth, magic and modernity.

This new collection offers an original interpretation of India’s most glamorous aspects, drawing on the vibrancy, opulence and luxury of Eastern architecture.

The extension of the popular NewWave Premium shape available in ivory, turquoise and crimson, resembles henna paintings and is elegantly embellished with gold floral motifs, paisley prints and geometric patterns.

Crafted in bone china, Samarah’s calm and subtle ivory tones sets off the pattern, whilst the layers of gold lend an unusual surface texture, for a luxuriously elegant effect.

Typically Indian patterns such as paisley motifs, borrowed from elegant cashmere scarves of the English colonial era and a fine, delicate contour, reminiscent of Mehndi, feature heavily.

In addition to the delicate ivory range, Villeroy & Boch has also introduced two boldly coloured-patterns, Samarah Turquoise and Samarah Purpur.

These vibrant designs in brilliant blue and deep crimson, are excellent as stand alone pieces, or can be used to add colour to the main collection.

Prices:
Samarah tea cup and saucer £63.90.
Samarah Purpur buffet plate £125.00.
Samarah Turquoise tray stand £246.00.

Web: http:// www.villeroy-boch.com
Tel: (020) 8875 6060

Monochrome continues to be a huge trend for modern bathrooms, with interior designers and style-conscious consumers looking to add interest to a neutral colour palette and recreate fashion-inspired trends seen on the catwalk.

Villeroy & Boch’s new black and white glossy furniture pieces from the Central Line Fashion collection add a touch of lustrous glamour and provide valuable storage, to ensure a minimalist finish is maintained throughout.

Furniture options in the Central Line collection include, vanity washbasin units in different configuration options, in addition to tall cabinets and vanity units, which feature internal shelves and drawers to store items away and keep surfaces clear.

The furniture pieces are all wall mounted to maximise available space and create a flawless finish.

One of the company’s most successful ranges, the Central Line furniture range also includes Walnut, Macassar and Cherry wood finishes and has been designed to work with washbasins from the Metric Art, Memento, Subway, Variable and Loop and Friends ranges.

Web: http://www.villeroy-boch.com
Tel: (020) 8871 4028

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

Villeroy & Boch offers a delightful range of festive decorations and tableware to adorn the home in a sophisticated and elegant style this Christmas.

The variety of traditional style decorations adds a touch of nostalgic festivity:

Featured here are:
Tree Decorations Winter Dreams £10.50 and Winter Fun £7.50.

A wealth of charming Christmas decorations in Toys Pattern are on offer from £19.95:

Christmas Toys Engine £24 and Railway Carriage with Santa Clause or Teddy Bear £24.95.
Christmas Toys Circus £39.95.
Christmas Toys Christmas tree £75.00.
Christmas Toys Gift Boxes from £19.95(also featured).
Christmas Teddies £7.95.

Ginger Cake & Cookies and Ginger Charm Tableware from £18.50.

This fascinating and inspirational collection can be viewed online in the Villeroy & Boch Christmas Section:

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

Tel: (020) 8875 6060

A relaxing soak in a beautiful bathtub is hard to beat, but the design and visual appeal of a bath can easily be spoiled with invasive features, such as metal or plastic bath jets.
 
Villeroy & Boch, a word leader in bathroom innovation, is transforming the appearance of spa baths, with the launch of ‘Invisible Jets’, a system with built-in pop-up jets that are difficult to detect.

The new flush-mounted jets, developed especially for their Ultimate Fitness Whirlpool system, are the same colour as the bath, which means they are almost invisible when not in use.

The jets are arranged on two levels and can be accurately turned to the desired position; they only pop out of the wall of the bath when the massage function is required.

After the powerful massage, the jets automatically retract again and as they are flush with the wall of the bath, they are particularly easy to clean.

Invisible Jets come as standard with all bathtubs that feature the Villeroy & Boch Ultimate Fitness Whirlpool system.

Priced from £1,721 (excluding bath).
Web: http://www.villeroy-boch.com
Tel: (020) 8871 4028

The latest trend for modern interiors is the lavish “groom room”; a multifunctional but luxurious space, which is a pampering zone, fitness area and dressing room all rolled into one.
 
In recognition of this trend, Villeroy & Boch has introduced the new City Life collection, which includes sleek ceramics and understated, easy-to-live-with bathroom furniture.

The emphasis is on clean, uncomplicated lines, to create a relaxing space in which to soothe the mind, body and soul.

The City Life Freestanding Bath provides the ideal centrepiece for the “groom room”; made from 100% recyclable material, which has been designed to offer maximum comfort, being warm to the touch, slip and sound resistant and easy-clean. The large bath features gently curved contours, which contrast with the sharp, straight lines of the walnut base.

The new Smart Bench redefines the WC for today’s modern bathroom; the elegant walnut furniture conceals a ceramic toilet, which features an easy-care Ceramicplus finish, a coordinating wooden seat, plus a toilet roll and brush included within the furniture itself.

The stunning new Metric Art vanity washbasin has straight, geometric lines, offered in White Alpin or Star White, with an easy-care Ceramicplus finish and the revolutionary anti-bacterial Activecare glaze.
An optional vanity unit is also available for added storage.

All of the City Life collection is available in either a walnut finish or Okuree real wood veneer finish; the soft, luxurious effect of the wood, is complemented perfectly with indirect lighting on clean glass shelves, to create a soothing atmosphere in which to relax and unwind.

Web: http://www.villeroy-boch.com
Tel: (020) 8871 4028