Roper Rhodes is delighted to announce that its range of wooden seats has been upgraded; Traditional and Jupiter wooden seats are now offered with soft closing hinges as standard.  The hinge has been specially designed to suit the more traditional styling of the typical wooden seat.  A number of new wooden finishes for its Greenwich and Traditional ranges are also launched.

So what is the big issue in bathrooms? As for just about any other industry today - it’s simply survival. Times are tough and will continue to be so. Money management considerations are affecting all stages of the supply chain and there are those who unfortunately will fail to survive - retailers, merchants, distributors - and some manufacturers may be forced to restructure in the downturn.

Constance is the latest suite introduction from Impulse Bathrooms.

Constances' European style features a square shape with subtly rounded corners and edges which adds an appealing softness. The styling is replicated on the washbasin, pedestal and WC.

In countries such as Australia where rainfall levels are much lower than in the UK, the need to save water has always been important, with the result that water saving WC’s have been a mandatory specification for over 3 years. With the planned introduction of water saving measures under Building Regulations Part G, the UK is at last beginning to realise the need to minimise water usage.

Total Hygiene offers a package which not only helps specifiers comply with good practice in general disabled toilet provision for buildings but also with the new BS8300: 2009 Accessible Building Design code of practice for both new build and refurbishments. The more specific areas of the standard include changing rooms, accessible bedrooms and ‘Changing Places’ sanitary accommodation. As a result, specifiers can rely on a single established source to provide expert advice on available/suitable equipment, room design - through to supply and installation of fittings and future maintenance.

Made in Quarrycast®, a unique material rich in natural volcanic limestone, Victoria & Albert baths offer beautiful designed combined with the benefits of a 21st century material. Quarrycast® is warm to the touch, naturally shiny, and can’t be damaged by household cleaners. Accidental scratches can simply be polished out.

Roca has introduced two new ‘one piece’ baths, Georgia and Element, to its already comprehensive and extensive bath collection.

The new models are improved versions of the current Georgia and Element baths – the difference being that the new designs are crafted from one single piece of acrylic. This means that the baths are completely freestanding and there is no requirement for panels, which makes for easier installation as well as enhancing their aesthetic appearance.

The word “bathroom” still says it all…the room is designed around the concept of a bath but we also know that a basin is also an essential. The bidet may be seen as somewhat of a luxury but is becoming more often a standard item included in modern bathroom design.

FRONTLINE BATHROOMS is reinforcing its position as the UK's leading bathroom distributor by unveiling a brand new catalogue that contains more products and ranges than ever before.

The 224 page new look catalogue features stunning new photography throughout and is specifically designed to appeal to both retailers and consumers alike.  It features hundreds of new products including RAK's Trilogy sanitaryware range, Frontline's own 'Cube' sanitaryware suite and a new range of luxurious free standing baths.  

We are all aware that the current trading conditions look set to continue, at least for the foreseeable future. New building work has been hit particularly hard by the current economic climate. The housing market is slowing with people deciding to renovate and refurbish their current homes rather than move. However, manufacturers of bathrooms that focus on inclusive design are currently weathering the financial storm. The UK's rapidly ageing population means that the need for a bathroom which brings together the functionality of healthcare bathing aids and the visual appeal of a luxury wetroom environment in one outstanding package will only increase.

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.

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

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