‘Affordable and aspirational' is how Roper Rhodes are describing the new additions to its popular Envy bathroom range. This show-stopping ‘his and hers' style double wash station is launched in the brand new bathroom brochure. The units are topped with a luxurious double basin made from Gelcast - a tough, resilient gel-coated resin, which is warm to the touch, extremely durable and easy to clean. Other new pieces in the range include a floor-standing wash station, a back to wall WC unit and storage units which can be wall-mounted in a number of different configurations to create a unique bathroom space.

Perfectly proportioned from every angle, there's a pleasing symmetry to Franke's new Basel tap, which is destined to make it a future design classic. From its elegantly curved spout, to its subtly rounded lever handles, the Basel will lend charm to any kitchen where style and substance is sought.

Introduced in response to the growing trend for clean, minimal styling, PWS' new Fresco Beige unites a design ethos that's undeniably modern in style but very ease to live with.

Prime, the new sleek wall-mounted range of contemporary furniture is the ultimate style statement and exudes simplicity. It is available in a luxurious high gloss black, gloss white and walnut finish.

Mereway Bathrooms was formed in 1997 and designed to attract customers looking for premium quality bathroom furniture. Operating as a separate company within the Mereway Group, Mereway Bathrooms occupy 30,000 sq. ft. premises less than 1/4 mile from the main head office site.

Bushboard has upgraded its Omega worktop range with a selection of metallic worktop and splashback designs. There are four new Quartz metallic designs for worktops in Cinder, Chocolate, Vanilla and Ruby.

Established refrigeration specialist Lec, has announced the addition of a stylish new wine cooler to its collection of appliances.

Bristan is extending its Prism brassware range with the launch of a collection of thermostatic shower valves designed to be semi-integrated with a glass walk-in panel.

V2 is the new contemporary brassware collection from Roca, offering choice, versatility and style at an affordable price point. Simply designed, V2 has a geometric form with a cylindrical rounded body offset by an angular and tapered spout and lever. Its clean simplicity makes V2 a versatile option for all bathrooms.

Axiom by Formica combines style and practicality with its sophisticated range of matching worktops, upstands and splashbacks.

Shades, the leading manufacturer of high quality furniture for the UK bathroom market, is delighted to announce the launch of its solid surfacing range, providing a durable, luxury finish to any bathroom setting and fantastic opportunities for the retailer.

The Infinity Tray from shower designer and manufacturer Roman is designed to seamlessly blend into the bathroom flooring, offering complete level access without the need to step up into the enclosure.

Atelier is a new kitchen concept from Aster Cucine. With Atelier the design is in the detail. High quality laminate fronts feature a lightly textured finish and unusual cabinet dimensions give style and versatility. Specially designed handles transform the fronts. There are four main options of handles which can include any colour that can match the cabinetry perfectly, stainless steel handles or inset handles in coordinating or contrasting colours.

Newly launched and supplied to all Fusion supported customers this summer, the latest version of Fusion boasts more than 20 new features and enhancements to ensure kitchen and bathroom designers get maximum benefit from using the software.

Adamsez, the leading bathroom manufacturer for the luxury market, is responding to the current economic downturn by offering 20% off its complete range of freestanding baths from now until 31 October.

Leading home appliance manufacturer, Stoves, has launched a brand new promotion - a free retro Roberts Radio with every Stoves range cooker purchased.

Bushboard has produced a brand new 28 page colour brochure showcasing its latest design additions in worktops and splashbacks.

Polymer furniture specialist REHAU has published a new brochure highlighting the design opportunities presented by its metallic and glass tambour door systems in kitchen environments.

We all like to think we know what the customer wants but of course each customer is different and all have to be treated as individuals with differing needs, wants and the two very important factors bathroom size and budget.

The Life shower bath is part of the ‘Essentials from Ideal' brand which is available from Ideal Bathrooms. It is available in 1500mm and 1700mm lengths and comes undrilled which increases its versatility as a stock bath for retailers and trade counters.

In keeping with their key brands philosophy, Ideal Bathrooms is delighted to confirm that Roca and Shades have been incorporated into its stock portfolio and are now available throughout the UK.

Danish masters of bathroom design, Dansani, offer you the chance to truly submerge and relax in their stylish ‘Square' bath.

In yet another highly successful collaboration between world leading sanitary ware makers VitrA and the German Design Bureau NOA four superb bathtub designs have emerged under the mantel of 4 Life. Pure, Liquid Space, Cocoon and Silence are the unique designs that comprise 4 Life, each with its own unique characteristics and appeal.

tc bathrooms offer a huge range of baths, to suit all tastes and trends, in both contemporary and traditional markets.

Freestanding baths have become a key trend in upmarket bathrooms - and have a lot to offer both designers and retailers. Models from Victoria & Albert's extensive QUARRYCAST® range give designers the opportunity to create a stunning focal point in any bathroom, while for retailers there's valuable extra margin and the satisfaction of knowing that the customer is benefiting from ownership of a unique hand finished product with a 25 year guarantee.

Natural materials, such as natural stone, have never been so popular. Ian Williams, Managing Director of Cerrig, explains why.

There is something quite wonderful about living in a home with natural materials that in some instances are not hundreds, or even thousands, but millions of years old. Such is the case with granite, slate and marble.

There will always be a perfect type of natural stone that can go almost anywhere in the home. The skill is to select the correct stone, as each product has different attributes with its own benefits or disadvantages. Ensuring that the advice given is correct is ever more crucial. Every stone tile has its own unique properties and, as such, requires its own specific advice.

Bringing his own brand of idiosyncratic luxury to walls and floors, ALVARO DE FERRANTI is launching a number of new collections at DECOREX 2009, Stand K30.

PWS have enhanced their granite collection with Verdi Marinace, combining a beautiful array of colours and rich veining to create a stunning and eye-catching finish. Uniting tones of green, grey, black and cream Verdi Marinace offers a surface with depth of colour and natural beauty.

Noted for its expertise in the manufacture of granite sinks, Carron Phoenix has improved the product's granite particle and resin formulation resulting in a 30% smoother surface.

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. Available in four colourways, they carry a 10 year guarantee and are available ex-stock nationwide from any of IDS's regional branches.

Iceland Birch is the latest woodgrain finish to join Pronorm's Proline collection, the dedicated kitchen furniture range that offers design flexibility for different working heights.

Astracast, market leader in the manufacture of kitchen, sinks, taps and accessories, has been creating innovative, stunningly visual yet practical solutions for today's homes for over 25 years. Astracast sinks come in a wide range of designs and materials - from the popular stainless steel to more organic materials like ROK® Metallic and Granite ROK®, which are available in a variety of natural colours

The rapid advancement and distribution of woodworking machinery and materials over the last twenty-five years, combined with new manufacturing technologies and design led product ranges has brought the concept of component buying to the forefront of our industry.

There's not much BA Components don't know about the Kitchen and Bedroom business. Established almost 20 years ago by twin brothers Brian and Kieran McCracken the Bella by BA brand is now widely recognised by all component buyers throughout the UK and Ireland.

With most local councils now having a regular weekly recycling collection, it's vital to have an appropriate recycling system.

Selling storage solutions presents a perfect opportunity to increase order values, and with this in mind Mereway Kitchens are continually working to increase the number of components and internal solutions available.

Hill's Panel Products (HPP) has introduced four of Egger's 50mm Eurolight decors into their product range. Brand new to the UK the decors; Hacienda Black, Hacienda White, Olive and Dakar have been sourced directly from Europe.

British supplier EDP has introduced new gloss foils and edgebanding products into its European range. Two solid colour decors in the Pentadecor Glossline are available - Maranello Red and Apple Green. A new Glossline woodgrain has also been launched, the Sambesi Zebrano décor matched to the Kronospan D8784 board.

PWS has added the elegant Cornell Classic range to its timber door portfolio. Introduced in response to the growing consumer demand for investing in quality furniture to create a home of distinction and value, the painted Cornell Classic has a quintessential English style.

The Tuscany range of 5-piece vinyl wrapped doors is the latest door offering from East Coast. With its classic 5-piece construction, this 22mm thick shaker door sports 90mm rails & stiles & is presented in a comprehensive selection of standard sizes.

DK Components is now able to offer a ‘massive' range of quality carcasses with sales, support and free nationwide delivery. The carcasses are all produced in DK's Group manufacturing facilities which total over 100,000 square feet. They are produced from 18mm board with solid backs and edged all round. Fully adjustable legs combine with push-in pin and cam assembly. The doors are hung on 110 degree hinges with a soft close option and wall units have concealed hanging brackets. Buyers have a choice of Blum Metabox or Blum Tandembox full-extension soft close drawer systems. There are carcasses for every application and shape with over 13,000 in stock at all times.

For a number of years, BNL (UK) Limited has been providing plastic bearing solutions to the many challenges posed by the shower enclosures sector and is today, a recognised supplier of reliable and quality components for shower enclosures.

The new Vetreo Acrylic brand, manufactured exclusively by NESP Ltd, is taking the UK door market by storm. The new high gloss, made to measure acrylic faced door is now available in UK and offers the overall look of a solid acrylic door but without many of the drawbacks, including the often high price tag.

Visitors to Interzum 2009 were able to see demonstrated the complete family of systems and choices for advanced drawer box and pull-out solutions for modern fitted furniture on the superb Blum stand.

The interface between house and garden will play an increasingly important role for architects and designers as Britain's summers continue to warm and outdoor leisure becomes an increasingly valuable asset. New E3 folding door systems from Hafele will access spaces in walls up to 16 metres in width for a seamless interface between houses and gardens, patios and terraces.

The components and storage markets are in a healthier state than other areas of the industry because of the consumer's awareness of how clever storage and their supporting components can elevate their enjoyment of their new kitchen. Add to this the current pattern of new build properties, which tend to have smaller kitchens than the average existing property and it becomes clear why this is currently an exciting part of the industry.

Sycamore Products Ltd is pleased to announce new additions to its portfolio to include a full range of worktop finishing strips and aluminium flooring profiles. This expansion to our business has been acquired from MPS (Metal Product Services Ltd) of Manchester from a split of their accessory range due to the sale of their business.

Burbidge has introduced an innovative lightweight end panel to its kitchen frontal collection. Available painted or in a range of timber finishes, the extra wide end panel creates a solid effect but with a concealed honey comb core, making it ultra light and amazingly easy to handle.

Good design should aim to create solutions for how we live everyday - both aesthetically and functionally. The bathroom has come a long way from the days when it was simply a practical space. Design is now a driving force and it's important that we recognise this and continue to strive to seek and create trends in the bathroom and bring unique solutions to a space that is constantly evolving.

At this year's 100% Design, Roca will present the 11 finalist projects for its 3rd International Design Contest, Jump the Gap. The final shortlist includes the winner whose name will be revealed by John Pawson, architect and president of the jury, on the Roca stand (G20) on 24th September.

The Shaws Classic Collection is a unique range of sinks designed to appeal to more contemporary styles, yet keeping to the heritage of handcrafted fireclay. All Shaws sinks are manufactured in England, available in white and biscuit finishes and work well with granite, slate or wood worksurfaces.

Abode launch STORM, their exciting new range of stainless steel, flat slimline showers aimed at the design conscious consumer. The stunningly designed showers are a feat of engineering excellence at only 3mm thick.

The arrival of spring sees Pegler Yorkshire going Loko for its latest selection of designer brassware. Several new ranges will be joining the luxury Francis Pegler portfolio in 2009, including the new Loko collection.

Fully thermostatic, the Digimix provides the ultimate in convenience and control through a wireless remote control, which can be used up to 10m away from the base unit. Incorporating an LCD display, there are three programmable memory options available, which can be set to an individual's preference, ensuring the perfect shower temperature and flow rate every time. The remote control which can be left in the bedroom or placed in a neat wall mounted docking station will signal when the shower has reached the desired temperature.

New from Jaga for 2009 are two products inspired by traditional column radiators, with a contemporary twist - the Jaga Pinch and Jaga Twine. Both new products work well with modern modulating condensing or heat pumps in a low water temperature system, using less than 50% of the energy required by traditional heating systems, and delivering a powerful EN442 rated output of 1000 Watt/m2 at a setting of 55/45.

As a manufacturer, Mereway Kitchens are continually developing and expanding their product offering, introducing new and unique pieces for the benefit of their customers. Their fantastic Feature End Units with a bespoke design exclusive to Mereway offers an attractive, traditional style unit that's now available in 6 ranges; the new Lincoln collection, Oakwood, Virginia, Carolina, Redmond and Hampshire.

With the style conscious consumer in mind, DR Cooker Hoods has launched Black Stream, a sultry, sculptural design from the ‘Elica' collection.

Specialists in showering solutions, Matki has a great range of space saving options. Not only do their sleek corner surrounds make the best possible use of space...but Matki has also developed a unique corner mounted shower mixer - giving masses of extra elbow space within the enclosure!

With 155 years of cast iron experience under their belt, British brand, Esse, know a thing or two about making range cookers!

Caramel, Chocolate and Black Sparkle are the three latest designs in Bushboard's Encore solid surfacing range. Incorporating subtle pearlescent particles, the new colours are as chic as they are luxurious.

Want a bespoke kitchen company that will build for you exactly what you want for your customer? Look no further than Loxley!

The importance of a bathroom in the home is not only as a practical and functional space but more of a relaxing and tranquil room. At MX we recognise this by continuing to develop innovative products that satisfy the market.

Designed in conjunction with the School of Architecture in Germany (PBSA) Ideos is a trendsetting heating product with striking visual effect.

VADO launches the v-touch basin mixer within their latest "innovations" catalogue, signifying the latest in digital technology and design. The smooth material makes this mixer highly pleasing to use, with a "touch-pad" to change the water flow and thermostatically-controlled temperature which is reflected in the digital display. The red and blue dots and numbers are easily visible and yet subtly glow through the white Tecnoril material. The sleek curves of the white body are complimented with a matt black spout arcing through the body, creating a "wow" factor shape that is unique to the industry.

Planit Fusion, a developer of advanced design and visualisation software for the kitchen and bathroom industry, has further extended its reach by incorporating Samsung's latest built-in appliance brochure into its software.

Creative and innovative manufacturer of enameled steel basins, Alape, is once again at the top of its field by launching ‘Metaphor'.

Ideal for cooks who want plenty of oven capacity but don't want to spoil the sleek lines of a contemporary linear kitchen with a double oven, CDA, s new 90cm model has enough space to cook three chickens side by side with room below for a second tray for roast potatoes, vegetables, stuffing etc.

Castello Luxury Baths offers a timeless range of stunning baths of sleek lines and soft curves to give a feeling of luxury and comfort.

From the cutting edge of contemporary European design, the Makura from MHS Radiators is a fusion of soft fabric and hard-edged heating.

Following the success of the Bemis ultra-hygienic range of seats, this latest model featuring a new hinge, has all the benefits of easy cleaning combined with minimal effort.

Featuring a minimalist super flat shower head, a fresh green spray face and Moon white handle, Icon, Solo and Eco hand showers herald the next generation of the GROHE Rainshower range. Practical, water-saving, robust with an iconic and fresh design approach, these hand showers are an exciting addition to the current product portfolio.

Hudson Reed is proud to announce that the new Rapport Dream Shower has achieved TMV2 and claims to be the first shower panel to be granted this safety approval under the ‘UKAS Buildcert' scheme.

Lakes Bathrooms has launched a new minimalist series of sliding shower doors as part of their Italia Range. S-LITE is new to the frameless range and it was designed at the famous Talocci Design house in Rome.

During these difficult economic times, you need to stand out from the rest. Raise your profile with the Rise and Fall range.

In keeping with the sculptural character of the fixture, the architecture of the Supernova Lead-bathroom is not a classical space but an accessible "sculpture", separated from the surrounding space by surfaces and materials. As a solitaire, the bath combines all water points. Without a space definition, the bathroom becomes lifestyle furniture that can be freely placed in the room. With its reflective surfaces and precise slants, the architecture reflects the progressive design of the fixture. In addition to the lead bathroom, three premium bathrooms and a total of five premium applications were also designed.

The KBSA (Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association) has announced a new initiative that will help members appeal against their current business rating assessment, with average savings of 15% if the appeals are successful.

Bauhaus is taking to the road with its exquisite range of bathroom furniture. A new bespoke show van has been developed so that a selection of Bauhaus's products can be transported throughout the whole of the UK so customers can touch and feel the products.

Premier tile and sanitaryware manufacturer RAK Ceramics is delighted to be expanding its workforce by appointing a new Area Sales Manager.

A clutch of outstanding speakers have been lined up for this year's Bathroom Conference. More details have been announced by the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, who organise this increasingly important occasion.

Kohler Mira and Kitchen & Bath UK has appointed leading industrial designer Simon Browning to the position of Studio Director.

Trevor Herbert, Technical Sales Manager for LDL (South) Ltd, is to retire on 28 July 2009 after 46 years in the furniture fittings industry.

A Technical Working Group of The Tile Association in co-operation with Ceram has prepared a technical document, "Large Format Tiles in Internal Tiling". Every TTA member will receive one free copy. Members and non members can order additional copies by downloading the order form from TTA website at www.tiles.org.uk.

A pair of three-oven, custom-made, AGA range cookers are at the heart of BMI's newly opened International Lounge, BMI Number One Heathrow within Heathrow's Terminal 1.