The work of designer Antonio Pascale, the Meg 11 collection by Galassia introduces a softer, more elegant line into the bathroom without sacrificing the ideals of minimalism. Rounded corners and sweeping lines coupled with the flair of Italian design bring a breath of fresh air into the bathroom. The Meg 11 suite includes baths, sanitaryware, wash basins, shower trays, furniture and accessories for the total bathroom experience.

Webert, in partnership with Galassia brings the best in Italian bathroom brassware. Designed by Massimiliano Sentimelli, the Aria basin mixer has a half round open waterfall spout mirrored by the curved operating handle, which when at rest creates a visually satisfying design. The smooth ceramic disc operating action of the single lever provides fingertip control of both flow and temperature.

In Italy, design is an essential part of product development. The professional designer is an integral member of the production team, involved from the start of the process through to the launch of items that are not only useful, but beautiful. The mantra for good design is a combination of form and function and it is true that those products that look good usually work better and it is this emphasis that makes Italian products – and especially those for the bathroom – something special.

Glem Gas has appointed Appliance365 to handle the marketing, sales and distribution of its award winning Glem Progetti range in the UK. The high-end range is an ideal offering for the kitchen specialist as it offers unique and fresh designs that allow architects, designers and retailers to access an extensive choice of premium quality equipment and fixtures. It allows studios to offer a desirable, distinct brand at a premium price that will provide excellent profit margins.

Axor Citterio M has been unmistakably designed by the precise hand of Italian designer and architect Antonio Citterio: the design language is highly sophisticated and well-thought out right down to the finest details, and harmoniously links soft curves with flat surfaces.

Steel, renowned throughout Europe for its quality and beautifully designed professional range cookers and kitchen appliances, is adding a Mega Wok burner to its extensive range of hob options. As eating in becomes the new eating out homeowners are reaching to different continents to create a variety of dishes for their guests. Steel’s new powerful 4.6kWh Mega Wok burner makes it easy for consumers to create an Asian inspired meal. The powerful flame also creates a dramatic atmosphere for an evening in.

Trend Wallpaper made from genuine Italian glass mosaic tiles has all the visual appeal of classic paper or silk wall coverings. Made from hardwearing, tactile hand-cut mosaic tiles it can be laid virtually anywhere on walls, ceiling and floor, in bathrooms, kitchens, swimming pools and on external facades.

Sycamore Products Ltd have added high quality Italian manufactured Soft Close wirework to their extensive 2011/2012 portfolio. With emphasis on high quality soft close mechanisms, the range includes the Unhanded corner organiser, which is soft close, and includes four high quality Chrome baskets, within a heavy duty frame.

Air Uno is offering its customers the ability to customize their extractors using Corian® to colour match or contrast with elements of their kitchen décor. Customers can choose from seven stunning models including The Manta 60, shown here in Lime Ice Corian® and also available in 24 other colours of Corian®.

Leading distributor of sanitaryware and bathroom accessories to specialist bathroom retailers, F & P Wholesale, has introduced a new collection of designer sanitaryware aimed at the premium end of the bathroom retail market. Called Vitruvit, the new Italian designed range includes high specification sanitaryware together with co-ordinating accessories. Working closely with the manufacturer, which has a long history in high-end bathroom design, F & P Wholesale has exclusive distribution of the brand in the UK.

Italian design pervades all areas of our life – fashion, cars, furniture, magazines and although less obvious the bathroom is no different. One of Europe’s leading shower manufacturers - Bossini of Italy continues to go from strength to strength by embracing true Italian philosophy for design and innovation to develop products. One of their latest ranges is no exception; Free standing shower columns that make an impressive statement outside by the pool or in the home.

Italian style has always been associated with creativity and elegance. Automobiles have been one of the most successful arenas for Italian design with designers like Pininfarina creating works of art like Ferrari to more grass roots vehicles like the Peugeot 205 and Fiat Uno. From cars to fashion Italian design is omnipresent Dolce & Gabana, Versace, and back to motorcycles; Ducati, Lambretta, Aprillia, Moto Guzzi, Vespa, Bennelli – Italian design is a byword for credibility and chic.

Bathroom retailers reconsidering their shower enclosure supplier could do worse than look at Novellini Europe’s leading manufacturer of shower enclosures and wet rooms and steam cabins. The Company well known throughout Europe for its quality, attention to detail, and style is also one of the most environmentally sound producers in the World. Kuadra, the latest addition to the enclosure line-up is available in no fewer than one hundred different enclosure design formats. All available from UK stock holding, all totally environmentally friendly and all, fully supported technically before, during and after sale.

When it comes to breaking the boundaries of heating design, no company does it better than Aestus and its latest addition; Vasily, is set to be the talk of the town.

Vasily is an enchanting creation that looks less like a radiator and more like a piece of contemporary art. Taking the form of a moon-like crescent, this elegant piece is adorned with ornate floral etching to produce a spectacular visual masterpiece.

New to the UK is a stylish range of hoods from Air Uno that answers the latest consumer demand for discreet technology. Each F-Light hood, designed by Italian maker Faber to look like a chic pendant light fitting, creates a stunning focal point and is available in 7 models in glass and / or stainless steel.

The Marc Newson for Smeg range combines Smeg’s philosophy, technology with style, with the extraordinary creativity of the world-famous Australian designer. The range, including ovens, gas hobs and induction hobs is characterized by a distinctive use of colour and by surfaces in stainless steel or glass.

The Platinum range of cooker hoods from the Italian brand BEST is designed by Lorenzo Lispi, one of the leading designers in the industry.

The range includes downdraft models in stainless steel and black glass, wall mounted designs such as the minimalist Azimuth (pictured) and striking pendant models including the Double Vertigo – a stylish stainless steel model that could be an iconic lighting design.