Arigato from MHS Radiators is a beautiful contemporary radiator with strong lines and soft curves.

Arigato is perfect for designers and homeowners who are looking for a radiator which isn’t afraid of being seen and is as much part of the interior design as furniture or artwork. Its strong tubular lines are echoed in its fine furrowed finish. Available in either vertical or horizontal versions, Arigato offers a choice of polished or satin finishes.

VitrA’s Technical Manager, Darren Paxford, looks at the problems posed by furnishing the new “focus” rooms in the home – the cloakroom and en suite bathroom and points the way to finding solutions.

For fitting out the modern cloakroom and compact en suite bathroom look no further than VitrA. Two collections in particular have been conceived and designed holistically to provide solutions for any situation.

New for 2009, Duravit expands its popular Vero and Fogo series to include inspiring ideas for compact spaces. Retaining its characteristic linear form, the new Fogo console comes in widths ranging from 900mm to 1800mm but with a space-saving depth of just 360mm. Practical storage is incorporated with a choice of one or two drawers to keep the washing area neat and tidy and designed to pair perfectly is a new Vero semi-recessed basin.

Manufactured from 8mm toughened glass, Simpsons’ double-sided walk-in enclosure combines sophisticated styling and product durability and comes with the company’s Lifetime Guarantee.

Geberit’s Duofix corner frame allows for greater design flexibility, functionality and durability in the installation of wall-hung toilets. The corner frame means that an area that is traditionally overlooked can be utilised with ease, thus opening and freeing up the whole bathroom for use.

While changes to Part M of the building regulations are pushing up the number of bathrooms per property (a cloakroom is now a legal requirement on all new-build properties, thus increasing the bathroom tally for an average home to three – cloak, family bathroom and en-suite) the actual size of each room is being reduced to compensate. In fact, the average family bathroom is now a paltry 2m x 2m – ensuring it truly lives up to its ‘smallest room in the house’ moniker.

In their expanding portfolio of products, Lecico have bathroom suites in a variety of styles and sizes to suit every home whatever size or situation. During the last couple of months, Lecico have added two new suites to their range. Lecico Steps which has strong simple lines providing a contemporary look and has a choice of three basin sizes 48cm, 53cm, 60cm all available with full and semi pedestal. A close coupled push button cistern WC with optional soft closing seat completes this range.

The new Piccolo wash-place from German manufacturer Alape is a versatile and beautifully formed basin and stand that is perfectly suited to UK households with a cloakroom. Available in white, its distinctive contemporary design is partially due to a visible tubular chrome-plated bottle trap and handy chrome-plated towel rail fixed on the fascia of the wash-stand.

Cleanliness for the bathroom is imperative, therefore GROHE has devised a totally unique concept unlike any other available on the market. GROHE Fresh is the latest solution in WC flushing, it offers a simple and effective way to enhance hygiene and convenience in the bathroom.

Kudos Showers has forecast that the expected 40% drop in property sales will lead to people spending money utilising the space they already have in their homes instead of spending money on moving - resulting in an increase in innovative lifestyle choices in the bathroom.

White tiled walls are today’s first choice in cloakrooms and en-suites, popular for their unbeatable clean feel and their ability to brighten even the smallest of rooms.

The latest rooms in the modern home to receive the designer treatment are the cloakroom and en-suite bathroom. Both are receiving unprecedented attention not least because they are difficult to furnish while retaining the maximum feeling of space.

This compact, stylish tap range includes mono basin, mono bidet, concealed and exposed bath filler and bath/shower mixers. Available in polished chrome finish from stock. Special finishes available on request, including Gold. The mono basin is ideal for cloakrooms with a height of 105mm and projection of 103mm.

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.

Crosswater’s brassware portfolios incorporate the perfect collection of brassware for small bathrooms and cloakrooms – the MINI versions! Whether the bathroom is of a contemporary or classical design, there will be a MINI version of an established range to choose from.

Roca has responded to customer demand for compact space-saving sanitaryware by offering a selection of suites such as the latest Meridian-N Compact. Functional and versatile, this is a classic white suite with straight, clean lines made from vitreous china. Designed to suit all specifications and tastes, this range is an innovative solution for cloakrooms and small bathrooms.

Fusing space saving features with contemporary design, the Bi-fold Shine enclosure is set to appeal to style conscious consumers.

Reflecting the latest trends for open, light and spacious bathrooms, the Bi-fold Shine enclosure boasts a contemporary semi frameless style. Ideal for small bathrooms, it offers great space saving benefits compared to outward opening doors. The unique offset pad hinge design takes away the need to fully frame the door panels and allows a soft gel magnet seal, giving a quality feel. This action is complimented by double wheel bearings to ensure smooth operation.

Turning the cloakroom or en-suite into a haven of tranquility, the Apollo range of bathroom furniture from the Adam Furniture Group is designed with flair and imagination to meet the varied requirements of today’s homes.

The Glide Maxi enclosure from Showerlux has been designed for bathrooms lacking in available wall space without compromising the overall showering experience.

Available with single or twin sliding doors, the enclosure comes with a dedicated tray to match its dimensions.

Dansani offer wardrobe systems, within their flexible and versatile ‘Calidris’ bathroom furniture range.