Bella by BA have extended the possibilities for kitchen and bedroom designers allowing them more freedom to innovate with their Vinyl door ranges.

New to the UK, a range of ultra-stylish extractors, is now available from Faber - the original inventor of the kitchen cooker hood - and it comes direct from Air Uno. Since 1955 Faber has dominated the market in Italy with designs that live up to that country's reputation for creating well-made products.  Available as both a wall-mounted and island model, The Drop has organic lines and is so on-trend with its pearled paint finish.

The latest innovation from Keller turns a kitchen into a multi-functional room; people want to catch up with the news, watch their favourite soap or keep the children occupied. An LCD screen can take up useful space in a kitchen; however this new technology, called Keller Vision, creates a superior and seamless high-resolution quality image, behind glass and mirror surfaces. This can be used as a television and can be linked to all audio-visual appliances.

Forever at the forefront of innovative radiator design, Aestus now offers a complete range of models designed specifically for the kitchen.

Kronospan has unveiled its newest melamine decor, the highly anticipated Prugna Rosales. Versatile in use, the new plum design complements both contemporary and traditional interiors and is a perfect vinyl match to Hurnschuch's Prugna Rosales F422-4170.

Forget ‘standard sizes' that don't benefit your room space - Basically Doors offers made to measure kitchens and bedrooms.

The new Bayona basin from Bauhaus, brings up-to-the minute style into the home.

Since its launch in the UK ten years ago Parapan has grown to become the material of choice for top kitchen designers when specifying high gloss.   Striking bright red creates dramatic impact and is currently one of the most popular colour choices.

The new 144 page brochure from Hudson Reed displays nineteen different bathroom brassware ranges, including taps, mixers and a huge choice of matching shower systems. 2009 sees the addition of new multi function shower panels plus I-Flow remote digital shower controls and the Corona electric shower range. Moving into a new market area, Hudson Reed now includes stylish modern bathroom furniture and mirrors.

William Ball has just launched its 2009 kitchen brochure in a fresh new format which cleverly falls into a cheaper postal tariff bracket. The 76-page brochure features all of its kitchens, including the popular new Angelica, Malham Ivory and Malham Oak ranges. Kitchens are shown in price-group order and each  range has a full-page, landscape-bleed photograph aimed at showcasing the kitchen's individual qualities.

Leading bathroom, kitchen and heating distributor BCG is re-launching its price books and quarterly promotional document - The Plug - in line with feedback from their customers and to incorporate a new corporate image. The new combined price book, now called The List, takes immediate effect, with suggested list prices for bathroom, kitchen and heating products now all available in the same book. A new marketing strapline and campaign has been developed to encourage customers to ‘Insist on the List'.

In a recent survey Ideal Bathrooms asked 2000 consumers questions about buying a bathroom. When asked, 77% said that it is important to buy a reputable brand which is a philosophy Ideal Bathrooms firmly believes in with 25+ major brands in its portfolio.

Recognising that they need to continue to meet retailers' requirements and provide a fast and efficient service for builders' merchants and plumbing trade counters, Ideal Bathrooms has recently added some core plumbing products from McAlpine and Polypipe to its stock lines.

Ideal Bathrooms is continuing to challenge and drive the market with new marketing initiatives to aid retailers with their business of selling bathrooms.

Leading bathroom, kitchen and heating distributor BCG has gone back to basics and consulted its customers on what direction they would like to see the business going in. The result is that BCG has totally reorganised its contact centre operation, offering a more personal service and enabling calls to be directed more effectively.

Belling, the UK's number one cooking brand offers retailers the Range Centre initiative. It involves a two-tiered scheme so independents can qualify for it in two different ways. Both tiers of the scheme ensure independents are offered Range Centre status but come with varying benefits. 

Back by popular demand, Miele is running its successful Le Creuset saucepan promotion on all induction hobs sold between 1st March and 31st August 2009.

As part of its support package to the trade, Bushboard are running free training courses on its Encore solid surfacing range and newly introduced undermount sink solution. The day-long courses are held weekly at the company's headquarters and manufacturing plant in Wellingborough between 9.30 - 3pm and include a buffet lunch. Alternatively the company also offers the same training package at any of their 24 distributor partner premises across the UK.

Roca, the leading global bathroom brand, has some special display promotions to offer it's retailers this Spring.  The special offers cover Roca's latest ranges - the new Nexo suite and Senso Square basins & furniture.

It's a well known fact that the UK cooling market has experienced a slight decline over the last couple of years. However, despite the credit crunch taking hold of the economy, there is still a solid replacement market with consumers looking for high quality at reasonable prices.

Amica has just launched its Elegance range of cooling appliances - all rated A+ for maximum energy efficiency, all highly functional and some frost free. Within the range are products and to satisfy everyone - from the consumer who lives alone to those with large families.

Made famous for soft curved edges and beautiful bold finishes, Smeg's iconic FAB ‘retro' range of 1950's inspired appliances offers consumers a combination of good looks and high-performance technology.  Loved the world over, homeowners can now choose from even more colour options on selected models, creating a cool and contemporary look.

The sassy finish of Baumatic's new TG6 Tango freestanding fridge-freezer is certain to secure it centre-stage in any kitchen. Its 270 litre capacity will also make it a firm favourite with keen cooks and busy families.

Available in White and Black, the TF5089 is a Frost Free, ‘A' rated fridge freezer,  offering a  generous 174 litre gross capacity and 4* freezing. The TF5089 also boasts integrated handles, reversible doors, three safety glass shelves, a bottle shelf, ice cube tray, internal light and three storage drawers. 

Deep door storage, a temperature controlled box for deli items, spacious salad drawers and a choice of deep or narrow freezer sections make the frost free PC85 stainless steel clad fridge freezer from CDA  an asset in any kitchen. Offering more freezer space than a US style side by side, this model is designed for family use. The fridge section is designed to keep fresh foods in peak condition thanks to a deli drawer for fresh meat, fish and cook-chill foods, humidity controlled drawers and a salad crisper.

The new KRCB 6025 Built-in Fridge Freezer from KitchenAid has features including new improved internal aesthetics and glass shelves with chrome profiles.

Leading German cooling appliance manufacturer, Liebherr, has launched the latest addition to its vast product portfolio, a 75cm wide top mount fridge freezer.

Amana is the genuine American refrigeration brand with a substantial American provenance, exemplary build quality and, its greatest asset, its distinctive and bespoke styling options.

Although the cooking market is facing a challenging time with the current slump in the housing market and consumers who are shying away from spending on big ticket items, cooking remains the primary function of a kitchen - making cooking appliances a fundamental part of the room. 

Leisure, one of the UK's oldest range cooker brands, recently launched a stunning new 90cm model.  The uniquely styled Range 90 combines a genuine vintage feel and quality finish evocative of many classic range style cookers.  Available in cream and black, this cooker is not just perfect for the traditional kitchen, it also works well in a more contemporary environment. 

With their trademark cast iron griddle that covers the entire surface, the new KHPS 9050 Gas on metal hob from KitchenAid allows for safe and easy lifting of pans and pots around the stove. A simple, efficient system favored by professional chefs.

A perfect summer's day: the sun is shining, the birds are singing, the butterflies are fluttering - with Rangemaster's latest range of Printed Cookers you can enjoy the delights of the finer months all year round. Following the success of Rangemaster's ‘Floral Collection', which burst into our homes last Spring - the Butterfly Collection showcases three beautiful designs that will transform your kitchen into a calming indoor sanctuary.

Providing an exciting and healthy alternative method of cooking, Caple is launching the built in Sense S0108 steam oven into its collection of contemporary appliances.

Bringing fun back into the kitchen, appliance specialist, Caple, has eradicated the dreaded chore of oven cleaning with the Sense C2471SS electric pyrolytic single oven.

With ultra-modern gloss white looking set to become the ‘colour' of 2009, Britannia has added ‘Pure White' to its Sigma Editions collection.

There are many reasons why compact appliances are proving to be the big news within built-in appliances and it's not all to do with saving space.  While a 46cm high compact oven will save you valuable inches in a small kitchen these appliances are also being embraced by those with plenty of room to manoeuvre, primarily for their looks.  The positioning of horizontal ‘banks' of appliances that include oven, microwave, warming drawer and coffee machine in a sleek run is very much a lifestyle statement.

With almost 100 years of cooking expertise under its belt, the Belling brand is synonymous with reliability, efficiency and convenience, providing the perfect cooker to suit every lifestyle. Belling's extensive collection of cooking appliances from the legendary Baby Belling to freestanding cookers, built-in ovens, ranges and integrated appliances continues to meet the needs of today's consumers.

An Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Alternative to Oil and Gas

Westin are only UK Company to manufacture and supply custom-built domestic kitchen extractors. Westin's wholly bespoke service gives designers the flexibility they demand to create functional yet beautiful living spaces.

With a shift in cooking  patterns, hobs are a growing area of the kitchen market - a demand that Foster's Quadra range of cooker hobs is set to fulfill. The range includes long streamlined designs, where - so ingeniously - you don't  have to reach over boiling pans to get to a back row - as well as models such as this fabulous five burner that neatly turns around corners, cleverly maximizing space on the kitchen countertop. Available in the UK through Air Uno, all of these models are made in a superior grade stainless steel with a great depth of shine.

CDA's collection of built-in appliances is one of the biggest on the market and features cooking, cooling, laundry, dishwashing, wine chillers, a coffee machine and even an integrated beer dispenser.    

In a market where we are all expecting to sell less, then selling smart is what we all need to focus on. Encouraging the consumer to part company with his cash is more of a challenge than ever but the right combination of good design, turn-key solutions and value for money is a very strong platform.

Bushboard's Encore range of ex-stock solid surfaced products offers retailers superb design and margin opportunities by bringing the aspirational look of solid surfacing within the reach of the discerning mid market consumer. A key benefit of Encore for the retailer is the ability to have complete control over the installation. Encore can be installed using the retailer's own installer, rather than sub contracting out, thereby improving margin, speeding completion and collecting payment more promptly.

Interfab Ltd DuPont Corian® fabricators since 1988 saw their turnover rise by 10% to15% over each of the last two years which is the consistent growth over the last few years infact:  A strong kitchen market, together with an increasing consumer demand fuelled the growth which is expected to be still strong in 2009, despite rumours of doom and gloom.

IDS's new Tuscan Quartzstone worksurfaces are a combination of natural stone particles and manufacturing innovation guaranteeing a product of exceptional quality and beauty. Utilising thin stone technology, the worksurface and breakfast bar products are manufactured using 5mm engineered stone panels that are joined and polished on the two short and one long edge. Made to a premium specification, they carry a 10 year guarantee and are available ex-stock nationwide from any of IDS's regional branches.

Foster's wide range of bespoke worktops are now available in the UK through their UK distributor Air Uno. The stylish, high-quality countertops, created in Italy, are already a hit with the top Italian and European kitchen studios and can be integrated seamlessly with Foster sinks, taps and hobs. All Foster products use a superior-quality AISI 304 steel that has an impressive depth of shine and a finish with extra-fine glazing, obtained through a special polishing process that uses natural fibres.

Beautiful worksurfaces are high on the must-have list for consumers and increasingly the move is towards natural and solid materials.  Responding to this trend PWS has enhanced its worksurface collection with a palette of seven new granites including Angolan Black Leather.

Formica Limited has introduced Lustre, an exceptional new texture, into its premium range of worktops; Axiom by Formica®.  Unique to Axiom®, Lustre captures the translucent effect of natural quartz particles, emulating the look of softly polished luxury stone.   As an innovator and leader in the industry, Formica Limited are constantly working to provide exclusive on trend designs and textures that inspire and excite kitchen designers and homeowners across the UK and Ireland.

CaesarStone, synonymous with style and durability, has created a new unique selection of colours for its surfaces and  2009 sees the launch of ‘Raven', ‘Ginger' and ‘Oyster', three beautiful new colours introduced to compliment the existing range.

EGGER UK, Europe's leading manufacturer of wood-based panel products has fused its stylish new worktop range with its innovative Eurolight technology to create high-quality, fashionable work surfaces that are easy to handle and install.

Pfleiderer Industrie's new UK range of Duropal worktops includes high pressure laminate back panels and upstands.  Back panels are cut from HPL-Solid.  HPL solid comprises many high grade paper layers impregnated with melamine resins and laminated at high pressure to form an extremely durable and stable sheet.  It is impervious to moisture.  The top paper is decorative and comes in 18 decors to match selected Duropal worktops.  In addition there is a real brushed steel back panel bonded to particle board for a contemporary look. 

Specialist back painted glass manufacturers Adplan can provide a range of products suitable for both kitchen and bathroom work surfaces and splashbacks. 

GEC Anderson specialise in purpose-made worksurfaces made from only top quality, brushed satin stainless steel. Whatever size or shape is required, GEC Anderson will produce it accordingly, including L-shapes and oversize units. Sink bowls, in various sizes and combinations, can be added exactly where required, with no joins, lips or crevices, making them not only practical but also highly functional and totally hygienic. A choice of edge profiles is available including water-retaining lips and integral upstands that can be specified to match adjacent furniture and detailing.

Available in over 100 distinctive through-body colours and textures, with high scratch and stain resistance, Silestone is ideal for use in a wide variety of design applications, ranging from work surfaces to tiles, vanity units, bar/reception tops, splashbacks and wall cladding.

When it came to selecting a contemporary kitchen design to juxtapose the distinctive Queen Anne style architecture of his 1870's home, furniture designer Rod Ward knew he had a tough criteria to meet.

Bathroom specialist, Simpsons, has three new delivery vans added to its fleet of vehicles which travel the length and breadth of the UK.

The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) is urging members to continue with the same level of advertising through the credit crunch in order to survive, and has introduced a number of measures to help its members do this.

With so much gloom about maybe now is the time to try to relieve it all and introduce a little more colour into our lives! 

In a strategic move, Moores, a highly successful part of the $12b, Fortune 500 Masco Corporation, has entered the independent retail kitchen market, acquiring some product stock from PWC who is managing The Bernstein Group through administration. Under the terms of the deal Moores will be able to use the Four Seasons and Lifestyle brand names.

A major nationwide distributor of quality fittings for the UK fitted furniture industry has been formed by the linking together of Bristol-based Lord Distribution Limited and Glossop-based OML Limited.

Bathroom specialist, Crosswater, has added a new display vehicle to its fleet of vehicles, which travels the length and breadth of the UK.

Appliance specialist CDA has been awarded IS0 9001 accreditation.

Last year brought unprecedented floods to the UK and many home owners are actively looking to minimise the risk of damage to their homes.  Some house insurers insist on replacing existing floor coverings with tile when compensating for flood damage.  You can actually make a floor completely waterproof so the water doesn't seep into cellars or foundations.   Waterproofing systems can be used in areas that may suffer water ingress such as hallways or for the whole of your ground floor.   When you are selling that bathroom why not talk about the ground floor for added sales and profit.

Charles Darwin's 200th birthday celebrations during 2009 have come as a timely reminder that in the current tricky trading conditions it is a case of ‘survival of the fittest.'

In the bathroom industry, ‘fittest' means those companies that provide the very best in product innovation, exemplary quality, excellent installation and customer service will survive the downturn.  They will come through the difficulties stronger for it.

We hear a lot about Standards and tend to congratulate ourselves on how good they are in the UK.  Whilst our Standards are high, there is a serious question mark over how much of the sanitaryware sold in the UK actually meets these laid down Standards.

The Zeto suite is modern, angular and beautifully dramatic - it makes quite a statement and includes an extensive range of product options to suit every bathroom.

The Tribune suite from Impulse Bathrooms is a very flexible friend to have within your selling portfolio. Benefiting from a water saving 4.5/3 litre dual flush it has flexible options to consider for space saving, it is also easy to install with pan, cistern and seat in one package - and it is also made to the highest standards.

Brand new from Roca is Nexo - a design led range of competitively priced sanitaryware offering contemporary styling at an affordable price point.

The PJH Group has introduced a touch of extravagance to its bathroom portfolio with a new range of Swarovski Jewel Basins. Encrusted with beautiful Swarovski crystals, the designer pieces have been chosen to appeal to the discerning, top-end consumer.

Bauhaus never fails to deliver on luxurious style and contemporary flair; the new One range from Bauhaus is no exception. The One range offers a variety of products for the bathroom so that the design flows throughout the entire bathroom.

Bemis Europe, part of Bemis Manufacturing Company and world leader in the production and distribution of toilet seats, introduces Generation XXI: the new high-end toilet seat line which represents the natural evolution of American Innova toilet seats.

ISH 2009 is marking a new era for specialist bath manufacturer Victoria & Albert who are using their stand A79 in Hall 3.0 to launch a stunning collection of co-ordinating basins and a brand new  bath.  All of the new products are made from 100 percent QUARRYCAST®, the unique and exclusive naturally white material that is rich in natural volcanic limestone, warm to the touch and abrasion resistant.  Helping dealers sell this new coordinated model line up, Victoria & Albert is also launching a new 52-page brochure at ISH featuring new photography in inspirational room settings.

The Malo range of basins designed for cloakrooms and en-suites are unique say bathroom specialists HiB.

Designed by Italian-based Marc Sadler, Ideal Standard launch this new easy-access bath range. The collection has a lower step-in height of just 48cm, 7cm less than the average bath making it particularly easy to get in and out of for children and the elderly, whilst utilising the same amount of water.

In a world awash with white bathrooms, this new dramatic Mistral range of black sanitaryware by RAK Ceramics comes as a genuine breath of fresh air.

Carron Bathrooms are pleased to announce an innovative new range of baths. 

New for 2009, Duravit will continue to expand its activity in the wellbeing sector with the introduction of two entirely new product segments.

Kaldewei, Europe's No. 1 for baths, presented a choice selection of their renowned 3.5mm steel enamel baths, shower trays and whirlpool baths at this year's ISH and also inspired visitors with some exciting new innovations.

Aquaplus Solutions announces Monoblock Basin Mixer by Marcel Wanders

Leading tap and shower manufacturer, GROHE has launched its award-winning EcoJoy^TM range, which cuts water use by up to 50% and most importantly does not compromise the enjoyment of water.  The EcoJoy^TM range offers an overall water saving solution that comprises of taps, showers, bathroom fittings and kitchen mixers.  All EcoJoy^TM products deliver a defined flow volume of 5.8 litres per minute irrespective of pressure fluctuations and the EcoJoy^TM flow rate saves up to 50% water, yet provides the unequivocal 100% enjoyment that one expects from a GROHE product.

Sophisticated styling with an unusual twist is the proposition behind Bristan's range of new, ice-cool taps and shower valves, Chill Black and Chrome. 

As improvements in lifestyle and technology progress it has been reported that many UK households are now using up to fifty five per cent more water than twenty five years ago.  Half of this amount is used in the bathroom. Government legislation under the guise of the CFSH (code for sustainable homes) offers a guide to planning authorities to grant planning permission for new developments.  In fact in order to assist with adhering to these requirements VADO has included in its H2ECO literature a user friendly water calculator issued by the Building Research Establishment providing clear and precise definitions to aid the installer.   H2ECO has been specifically designed with these recommendations in mind.

Hudson Reed launches the Eco-Click mono basin mixer in the Tec brassware range, at the same price as the standard model.

The Euphoria family of showers and accessories have been designed exclusively to co-ordinate with the complete collection of the Abode bathroom brassware offering. The portfolio contains a myriad of outstanding design pieces including the solid looking Euphoria oval wall mounted thermostatic shower post.

Both Pegler and Yorkshire Fittings had been up and running for some years before the artist Pablo Picasso reached the height of his fame in the late 19th century, but the influence of both parties continues to be felt and has now come together in the latest cubist tap designs from Pegler Yorkshire.

In November 2008, Hansgrohe was ranked as the top manufacturer for design within the bathroom industry by the internationally renowned iF awards body and at ISH, the Company reaffirmed that it was deserving of this accolade with an exciting line-up of new product collections and trend-setting ideas for the bathroom.

Mereway Bathrooms are a model supplier when selling en-suite bathroom furniture. They offer a diverse range of cabinet sizes and configurations, specifically small units from as little as 150mm wide and 200mm deep.

Square design has become increasingly popular as consumers continue to look for cleaner and more minimal style for the bathroom. Following the success of the recently introduced Senso Square basins to complement the existing Senso suite, Roca has introduced an exciting new line of coordinating SENSO SQUARE furniture.

French manufacturer Pyram make a bold claim for their Bathroom furniture range: "You are unlikely to find a more extensive range of fitted bathroom furniture in terms of variance of style, colour and unusual materials from one single manufacturer anywhere in Europe".

Dansani's Calidris Natura has it all; beautiful real wood veneers in the form of oak, smoked oak or teak, as well as high levels of flexibility enabling you to create the exact look you're after.

Following the manufacturer's acquisition of the German company, Burgbad furniture, earlier in the year, the company has utilised its competency in building luxurious bathroom furniture and has recreated the Espace, Nuova, Options and Retro collections.

The Atlanta Bathrooms' new 100 page brochure is bursting with inspirational bathrooms solutions. Sleek premium white high gloss cabinets for those who want the brilliance of a gloss bathroom are featured alongside the subtle, smooth lines of the Breeze basin, this year's major success, for a really chic look. The Atlanta range now includes some 21 door finishes with 9 carcass options. Included in the catalogue is a full range of sanitaryware and taps plus a number of solid surfacing options including Corian for a complete bathroom look.

Exotic and speciality wood finishes are set to become the fashionable option for home furnishings this year, with colours such as Walnut and Olivewood being popular choices. Due to be launched in May 2009 both the Java and Zanzibar Venetian bathroom furniture ranges feature a heavily grained Walnut finish which reflect this growing trend perfectly.

Simpsons' renowned minimalist shower enclosure collection, Ten, takes pared-down styling to the next level with the introduction of a single sheet of sleek toughened glass, held in position by virtually invisible, yet sturdy, supports. 

The Selecta Utopia Open Space is a frameless shower enclosure featuring a large corner entry for easy access.  A stabilising bar secures the fixed panel for extra rigidity and also acts as a towel rail.  The large showering area allows for a luxurious shower experience in a contemporary, minimalist design and is large enough to be used for wheelchair access or as a drying and dressing area.

New to Manhattan's impressive product portfolio of wetroom and shower solutions is ‘Minimal'; a modern and elegant shower enclosure.

AllClear® is the exclusive stay-clean coating launched as an integral part of the Classic Collection of products by Lakes Bathrooms last year. Since its introduction, this invisible feature has had some very noticeable results as the company continues to grow in line with interest in this value-adding advantage.

Crosswater's new Base collection is the definition of cool. With its geometrically precise flat spout, Base is the ultimate in contemporary design. Base is understated, sophisticated and ideal choice for a minimalist bathroom.

The perfect solution to the expanding demand for Walk-in Showering

It has been a best seller for the past three decades, and now the launch of the latest T80z electric shower from Triton takes ease of installation and retro-fitability to the next level.   

Visage Digital, the latest intelligent shower to be launched by digital showering pioneers, Aqualisa, certainly has all its digital credentials firmly in place.  Delivering a great, thermostatically controlled shower with spot-on temperatures and perfect performance, Visage Digital is the digital shower the marketplace has been waiting for.  And even better is Visage Digital's pocket-friendly price tag that makes the convenience and benefits of digital showering available to virtually all.

Renowned for quality products and excellence in customer service, Aqata is Britain's leading family-owned manufacturer of luxury shower enclosures.  Aqata prides itself on being an engineering led company incorporating innovative designs, superb quality and inspiring solutions essential for today's demanding lifestyles.

Copies of our successful OUTASIGHT® shower screen have appeared on the market bearing the names OUTASIGHT, OUTOFSIGHT and BIAVA FOLDAWAY. Be of NO misunderstanding, these are not OUR goods. We have not manufactured them or put them on to the market place, and the QUALITY of the Chinese copy will only harm the reputation of the retailers who sell the fake goods, not to mention the reputation of the genuine OUTASIGHT® QUALITY. We ask for the support of ALL retail shops and TRADE outlets, that they ONLY sell the GENUINE patented OUTASIGHT® from CALMTOUCH LIMITED, which is made here, under stringent QUALITY control checks, in our own factory, in the UNITED KINGDOM.

Leading manufacturer Deva consistently updates its extensive ranges, providing you with a host of business opportunities and a vast portfolio of products to suit all styles and budgets.

Showerlux UK has launched an enclosure for bathrooms where space is at a premium. The enclosure has been designed specifically for bathrooms lacking in available wall space without compromising on the overall showering experience.

Impey have built on the success of their award winning Aqua-Dec wetroom former by producing the new LinearFlo-Dec. The LinearFlo has been developed to give a minimalist feel with Straight-Line Design.

Redring's Selectronic thermostatically controlled instantaneous electric showers are claimed to be one of the safest showers available. Having achieved the new and additional safety standards necessary for use in care establishments and for less able users, Selectronic is the ideal product for domestic, commercial or institutional use.

After securing distribution rights for Austrian manufacturer Artweger in the UK, Eurocare Showers is kickstarting 2009 with the introduction of the Artweger shower ranges. New to the UK and available exclusively through Eurocare, the Artweger shower collections are designed with contemporary living in mind.

Matki Showering is a name synonymous with style, innovation and quality. Outstanding design and exceptional craftsmanship form the essential components on which every Matki shower is created. The collection comprises a comprehensive range of showering products from enclosures, surrounds, bath screens and trays through to industry leading thermostatic mixers and brassware.

Leading shower enclosure designer and manufacturer, Coram Showers, has unveiled its all-new Glass Shower Panel range, a collection of minimalist ‘walk-in style' shower enclosure designs, specially developed for the UK market. Comprising three highly stylish models, the Glass Shower Panel Range caters for a variety of bathroom layouts and dimensions, making it easier to create a contemporary, high performance showering space.

Installing an over-bath shower in a small space needn't be a compromise with Simpsons' new Semi-Frameless shower screen - a simple, stylish screen that's virtually indestructible.

Creating a light and capacious environment in the bathroom, the AquaSpace Walk-in Modular Shower Panels feature large panels of toughened "easy clean" clear glass. The contemporary design is consistent throughout with a sleek polished silver effect frame.

Showerwall from IDS provides a high performance and easy installation decorative solution for shower enclosures, bath surrounds and wallpanelling. It is ideal for new build and refurbishment projects with the range of components easily installed by a competent tradesman. This cuts out the need for wet trades and has the benefits of dramatically speeding up installation time, while ensuring a stylish finish. There are 20 different designs to choose that will satisfy a range of interior looks.

Mira's Mini mixers offer a truly powerful ‘mini' valve with the added benefits of eco-friendly options, says Roger Crabb, marketing manager for Mira Showers.

Suitable for wheelchair access or for those who prefer a spacious shower, HSK's PLA shower enclosure has been designed with one small fixed panel and two pivoting bi-fold doors to make the most of available space.

The Close Coupled WC Pack (see Pic) features elegant styling, with the raised height pan having clean, uncluttered sides, allowing for easy cleaning of the suite. Manufactured with a box rim, to allow a controlled flushing action, the pan is designed to flush with 6 litres. The supporting cistern has bottom entry connections for neater plumbing, and is supplied with fittings, which allow for a choice of internal or external overflow. To comply with the Document M requirements, the pack is universal with the option to fit basin and cistern either hand.

Reva Industries, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of acrylic baths, has recently purchased the Appollo brand of special needs baths. Reva will now manufacture the Appollo range from its Hull factory and will continue to supply this popular collection to the special needs market.

From green shoots to a whole tree tc bathrooms branches out with more products, more range and more design.

Premium heated towel rail manufacturer Vogue (UK) have launched a unique combination of hand crafted round and square tube chrome finished designs in the shape of a ‘Contemporary' range.

Jaga Home Heating's new Helios range of towel rail radiators, combines the comfort and convenience of a heated towel rail with the practical benefits of a room-heating radiator. The Helios is an attractive, functional and affordable addition to any bathroom or kitchen.

Creda has launched Proline - a comprehensive range of towel rails  in not one, but two fuel-types. The Proline PE models for electric systems and the Proline PW for wet systems.  Offering professional standards of design and finish, the range is styled to suit bath and shower-rooms in modern homes and contemporary refurbishments of all kinds and is available in chrome or white finish, with modern curved or classic straight designs.

The Fingers towel rail from MHS Radiators makes stepping out of the shower and into the comforting embrace of a warm towel not only simple but pleasurable too.

The loop-shaped, Outline towel radiator was designed by Paul Priestman exclusively for Bisque.  Made from coiled steel tubing, its clean-cut lines and bold silhouette suit both modern and traditional interiors.

Purmo UK has changed the name of its Column range to Delta, bringing it into the fold of Purmo's pan-European Warm Society. 

CQI have included ‘Edwardian' and ‘Victorian' design towel rail valves to their already comprehensive range.

Achieve that luxurious boutique hotel look for your bathroom at home with Aeon's striking new towel rail, Gallant. This hot new model features a symmetrical triple rail design with horizontal arms creating the shape of a mirror-image E.

Getting ready in the morning, whether you use the bathroom mirror for shaving, putting on make up, styling your hair or washing your face, will be made easier if the bathroom mirror was fitted with a heated mirror pad from demista^TM . The pad fits is fixed neatly behind the mirror and ensures a clear view in even the steamiest of bathrooms.

Roper Rhodes recently launched Tempus, one of five new mirrors from the Clarity range.

Smart new accessories are a quick and easy way of giving the bathroom an update. Perfect for both traditional and modern settings, the new Kew range of wall mounted accessories from Croydex will add an elegant finish to any décor.

With the very best of British design and value for money at the heart of its business, Devon based manufacturer, British Ceramic Tile has developed a selection of striking wall and floor tile collections ideal for the kitchen and bathroom. The five new collections - Urban, Stone Naturals, Rustic, Textures and Essentials offer the consumer a wide variety of styles to suit a range of interior looks and tastes whatever the budget.

WaterShield TM is the newest addition to the ever-expanding range of tile adhesives, grouts and sealants from ULTRA TILE.

Fine woodfloors are the latest trend for more luxury and well-being in one's home and this natural material is increasingly popular as a floor covering for bathrooms. Contrary to the saying "water and wood don't mix," Germany's largest parquet manufacturer HARO has proved that it is certainly possible - introducing a new special flooring for barefoot areas. The parquet range offers five special wood species that brave the humid conditions. Merbau, jatoba, oak, smoked oak and African oak feature an enhanced moisture resistance due to their low shrinkage and swelling potential.

Evo-Stik continues to lead the development of innovative products and has launched anti-germ, a unique new range, the first of its kind within the UK adhesives, sealant and grouting markets. Available to merchants now, the new anti-germ, anti-microbial products KILL germs on contact, including MRSA, E.Coli and Salmonella - and goes on killing them.