Castello Luxury Baths offer the largest range of oval design composite stone baths in the world. From our small space saving Petit bath to the large two person Imperia bath we have a model to suit any bathroom size including drop in versions. Castello have been supplying luxury bathroom solutions into 5* hotels, resorts and luxury residences for over 10 years. We run a business which has an enviable reputation for excellence and quality which has helped us develop into one of the leading project suppliers for hotels and luxury properties worldwide.

Today’s bathroom trends show more and more people are opting for a natural look for their bathroom designs and finishes. The idea of using natural stones and finishes lends itself to an age where people have a renewed appreciation for the beauty of nature. Prospective clients are now showing a strong interest in warm, soothing and comfortable materials, particularly in the bathroom allowing them to be at one with nature and its beauty.

VitrA UK’s Darren Paxford discusses trends regarding freestanding baths in the current market: The upper end of the market for freestanding baths has remained steady, and there are two VitrA baths that sell particularly well – the Cocoon (160 x 80) oval bath which can be free standing, or positioned against a wall using an adapter. Also the Pure (180 x 80) design which features four different finishes of panels and an innovative wooden roller top.

British brand Victoria + Albert turned to the architecture of Spain’s Catalonian capital to inspire its latest bath and basin collection. The new pebble-shaped Barcelona range draws on the city’s celebration of organic form to give soft curves and smooth lines to an ergonomic rimless design.

Kaldewei, the European market leader for baths and shower trays in precious 3.5-mm steel enamel, opens up new options for expression in a sensuous world of colour. Now available in Lava Black matt, the rectangular Conoduo bath radiates peace and clarity – a puristic shape that is given an exceptional emphasis by the new colour.

Antonio Pascale has taken the utilitarian function of the bath tub and changed it into an object of beauty in the graceful Meg 11 bath designed for Galassia. Complementing the soft curves and flowing lines of Meg 11 sanitaryware, this freestanding bath measures 1880mm long by 880mm wide, with rolled edges that curve upwards at each end for bather comfort, yet provides easy access in the centre.

In collaboration with the German-Russian architect, Sergei Tchoban, Esplanade is a new series consisting of ceramic, furniture and a complete range of bathtubs. Named after the grand streets in France, the designer harks back to the 18th and 19th centuries when bathroom furnishings were still regarded as furniture and thus the various bathroom elements feature generous dimensions and soft forms.

Limestone Gallery launched its easy-to install Trio Bathtub at Decorex 2011 and takes the heaviness out of fitting a luxury, statement bath. The problem with statement baths is that they are large and extremely heavy which makes them virtually impossible to carry upstairs and can require all manner of expensive lifting equipment.

Moods Bathrooms has added the Richmond classic roll top bath to its freestanding bath collection that stylishly mixes the old with the new via its bold monochrome finish. The handcrafted bath is designed to provide period authenticity with all the benefits of modern manufacture. Available in a black or white exterior, the Richmond is double-ended featuring ornate-styled chrome feet and made from high grade acrylic so smooth and warm to the touch.

VitrA say that their free standing bath designs from the 4 Life Collection are enjoying enormous success and increasing popularity.

In line with using leading international designers, 4 Life baths have been designed by NOA Design in Germany and are crafted as much for their visual flowing lines as they are for comfort, luxury and special ergonomics.

The work of designer Antonio Pascale, the Meg 11 collection from Galassia introduces a softer and more elegant line into the bathroom without sacrificing the ideals of form and function that are the legacy of minimalism.

To cater for the ever-changing style requirements, Impulse Bathrooms has made several additions to its extensive range of non-pedestal basins. 

The SquareSpace cloakroom basin is a modern ‘chunky’ style available with one or two corner tap holes and suitable where space is limited. It is also offered as a cloakroom pack complete with chrome-plated pop up waste, bottle trap and monobloc mixer.

New for 2011, Kaldewei presents the new Asymmetric Duo. This subtly designed bath tub cleverly plays with the principle of imbalance: timeless, aesthetic design language meets comfortable functionality. A wide rim running the length of the bath on one side characterises the design along with a generously contoured and comfortable interior.

The visual feature running throughout the latest Darling New collection is the exquisite rim combined with the harmonious circular form, thus the washbasin is a circle within a circle.  The delicate rim detail is echoed in the curved-fronted bath, this time with the very special touch of optional LED lighting which casts a gentle glow.  Simply press the Duravit logo on the bath rim for 'on' and press again for 'off''.

Straight-lined, angular designs are still strong in high-end bathrooms as they provide a clean and minimal look, but increasingly popular are softer, more rounded styles with a lightness of touch that evoke comfort and calm.  Either way, a simple, no frills design approach ensures a luxurious look that will not date.

Created by sought after French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, this latest bathroom collection for Axor has flexibility at its heart.

In collaboration with the German-Russian architect, Sergei Tchoban, Esplanade is a new series consisting of ceramic, furniture and a complete range of bathtubs.

Despite the growth of the shower enclosure market, sales within the showerbath and overbath screen markets remain good. Perhaps one of the most significant reasons for this is due to the UK’s typically space-challenged bathroom as well as our love of the tub!

The showerbath remains a big seller for Moods Bathrooms – combining the best of both worlds that gives you a bathing aswell as a showering area in little more than the space of a standard bath. Offering a wide choice of showerbath and screen designs, the current Moods Collection features many stylish, space-saving solutions with the close-up quality and product assurances that matter.

The new Happening bath from Roca offers the latest in technological advances and design features, perfectly integrating all the elements required for total relaxation.

The generously proportioned (1900x850mm) bath is fitted with a removable headrest for optimum comfort; a stylish wenge wood panel fitted with a practical wide drawer offers generous storage underneath the bath.

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.

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

Elegant period design that works just as well in a contemporary interior as in a period home is the hallmark of Victoria & Albert’s extensive collection of classic baths.

Frontline, the UK’s leading bathroom supplier, introduces the Aquabathe range of free-standing baths.

The Wave 1700 x 750mm double ended bath from Puracast range, launched in Spring 2010, is practical, stylish and manufactured to the highest quality standard.

Kaldewei, the world’s leading manufacturer of steel baths and shower trays, is currently running promotions for one of their most popular baths, Puro. From now until the end of September 2010, every sale of a Puro bath will be rewarded with high street vouchers for the retailer, plus supported by an incentive to entice the consumer to purchase.

Leading international bathroom products manufacturer VitrA say that the bath is one of the essential items in the bathroom – a very personal choice where the user will enjoy the experiences of re-vitalisation, relaxation, skin pampering and more.

The first showerbath from Carron dates back to the 1930’s. The showerbath continues to be an ever popular choice today and as such the Carron range now features no less than 6 dedicated showerbath designs, each one created on the drawing board of Carron’s in house design team.

The bathroom has evolved from merely a functional room in a home to become a haven to escape the increasing pressures of everyday life where people go to relax and unwind. While a freestanding bath can be a stunning feature in a large bathroom, it is not a practical solution for all.