The Tetragon range has absolute square lines, especially designed to provide ultimate minimalist appearance and luxurious simplicity. The three new double bowl models added to the range are hand-finished and manufactured from 1.2mm brushed stainless steel. Each of the double bowl sinks come with overflows, as standard and include waste valves and space saver siphons with optional extras of a steel colander and glass chopping board available.

This clever new sidesliding mirror from Shades is especially designed for that all too common situation when the basin is positioned under the window leaving nowhere to hang a decent sized mirror. Simply slide the mirrored door across and it’s exactly where you need it – genius!

Renowned for bringing a unique style to the everyday necessities, leading bathroom fitting specialist Crosswater brought design prowess to the awardwinning Easy Access Bathroom.

Predicting two years ago that walnut would be the next big thing, PWS’ American Walnut range has lived up to its expectations, and only 18 months from launch is one of the hot favourites. And never missing a design trick, Stuart Clarkson, PWS’ Conceptual Design Manager, has topped the range off with a collection of curved wall doors.

This drawer insert, in solid rustic beech, with utensils in stainless steel, is one of several differently sized models now available from Häfele, each with alternative utensil sets.

Designed for people who want to store their wine, rather than display it, is this new pull out wine rack from Häfele.

With a frame designed to fix to the side panel of a base cabinet, Häfele’s new wine rack accommodates up to 20 bottles and also a dozen wine glasses – all out of sight and away from dust and grime.

Carron Phoenix’s popular Opus tap model is now available with ceramic handles.

A classic favourite within the Carron portfolio, the lever controlled Opus tap is distinguished by its simple geometric shape and now, its crisp white ceramic controls.

Once again ZOW was a great success for BLP UK Ltd this year with five designs in particular coming out as clear favourites and one of the first to attract attention was the Plum Décor to match Eggers H3129.

Planit has extended the capabilities of its industryleading Fusion design and visualisation system to provide instant access to Siemens’s world-class kitchen products and household appliance catalogues – all from a single source.

Britain’s leading kitchen products distributor, DK Distribution has introduced a stylish traditional Shaker door called Washington. The effect of this elegant Elmau Beech door is soft and warm and the overall combination gives simplicity with style.

Zip Heaters has enhanced its Domestic Designer Range with the addition of the new Trio tap. The Italian- designed tap offers a facility to mix hot and cold water as well as freshly filtered drinking water, from the same system. Exclusively to Zip, the Trio tap also offers the option for either chilled or ambient filtered drinking water, eliminating the need for the purchase, transportation and storage of bulky, bottled drinking water.

The Arkitekt contemporary styled tap for those who insist on a perfect blend of design, performance and sheer quality. Manufactured in chrome and brushed nickel, the Arkitekt has a solid cylindrical body with a single lever operation and farreaching swan neck spout with Neoperl aerator for efficient flow of water and control.

New for 2007, two new toilets have been added to the Starck 3 range from Duravit. The ergonomic and especially generous shape of the floorstanding close-coupled "Big Toilet" tangibly and visibly sets new standards when it comes to comfort and size. With measurements of 42 x 74cm, compared to the standard version of 36 x 66cm, Duravit is providing a veritable “throne” for the bathroom.

The Moai brassware range from Roca is contemporary in design yet versatile enough to complement any bathroom and suit any style. The long sleek lines, accentuated by the reflective surface of the chrome, make this collection entirely unique. The collection is so striking it will be the focus of any bathroom.

The Tobacco Walnut finish to match Egger H3704 and Kronospan D0481 was another popular design for BLP at ZOW 2007.

With warm tones and a rich grain the tobacco walnut foil gives a luxurious feel to classic or modern cabinet door styles.

Why compromise, when you can have the best of both worlds with Aqualux's latest innovative product – the P-bath.

The UK's leading manufacturer of bath screens and shower enclosures has extended its range to include its first ever bath, which also has an integrated showering area.

Gallery Kitchens has added a fresh new colour to its collection of fitted kitchens with Mezzo – a warm, rich midwalnut.

The Mezzo collection includes three new doors. Each range shows off the strong grain and chocolatey tones of the new Mezzo finish which gives a feeling of depth and warmth.

British freestanding bath specialists Victoria & Albert wowed visitors to Expo 2007 with the launch of their latest model, the Amalfi. Described as “the slipper bath reinvented for the 21st century”, the new 1640mm long model taps into V&A’s rich heritage of recreating period reproduction models like the Shropshire in Quarrycast®, a rare volcanic limestone mixed with resin.

Egerton is a dramatic double bowl, ceramic sink from Shaws with a unique patterned front.

There is an offset dividing wall between the sinks which come without overflows but includes 3.5 inch waste outlets which accommodate basket strainer of waste disposer.

This solid looking bridge tap with ceramic quarter turn valves offers retro styling whilst retaining its uniquely shaped, traditional good looks. Styled to appeal to those who prefer conventional lines, the Gresham Bridge will complement traditional or farmhouse style kitchens, reaching easily into the undermounted or inset sink.

easyquote is the UK's leading total business management software supplier, now with over 2,500 systems installed in the UK and Ireland, used by both single independent retailers and also across multi-user networks and multi-site locations.

At the forefront of kitchen technology – Falcon has introduced their 1092 Deluxe Induction – the first ever range cooker which offers a full induction hob with three working cavities.

The electromagnetic inductor under each of the five cooking zones penetrates iron-based pans to set up a circulating current, which in turn generates heat. This advanced technology offers precise control over cooking temperatures normally only associated with gas burners.

Laminate continues to be one of the most popular surface materials for kitchen worktops throughout Europe, with almost 85 per cent of UK households having laminate worktops installed as a first choice.

The way the market has developed over the last few years has projected laminate back into the minds of designers and consumers alike. Improved performance and more realistic designs have contributed to a new upsurge in laminate popularity.

It sounds like the proverbial chicken and egg quandary but at Wilsonart the question of which comes first, the texture or the design remains firmly in focus. In reality both are equally important and are the main drivers in the company’s unique innovation process, a process that singles out the look and feel of today’s modern worktop surface.

Pfleiderer’s return to Interzum was the occasion for an impressive array of product launches.

Duropal high pressure laminate and worktop collection is set to benefit from an outstanding new surface texture. Called “Crystal Stone” it has a polished base level with matt, textured raised profiling.

IDS has taken into stock the newly launched Prima range from Bushboard, guaranteeing retailers the fastest access to the latest innovations as they are released from the manufacturer. Within the relaunched range are 14 new additions, including the six innovative Riverwash textures.

Look out laminate. Bushboard has re-launched its Prima 40mm worksurface range with a new brand identity, a raft of new designs and an enviously tactile new Riverwash texture that ups the ante in the laminate worksurface sector.

Formica Limited is the front runner in worktop design and as the UK’s only high pressure laminate manufacturer, the company recognises that a highquality worktop is essential in a stylish and fully functioning kitchen.

The way we use our bathrooms has changed drastically over the years with a shift from providing basic hygiene to a place of relaxation. Experiencing a good hydro massage from a whirlpool bath or hot tub after a busy week genuinely makes us feel better and as more people frequent health spas and holiday at luxury hotels the benefits of hydrotherapy have become more widely known.

The health giving properties of hydrotherapy, defined as the treatment of disease using water, have long been recognised.

The Original Airbath hydrotherapy system is the ultimate in that it injects “hydrated” air, a mix of hot air and hot water, so that the bubbles create a warming sensation when they hit the skin.

The bathroom market is ever changing and so too is the whirlpool market. At Bronte we try to cover the range from the simple “Easy” range of off the shelf whirlpool baths to the all singing and dancing Viva whirlpool system.

Renaissance Air Spa range brings luxury and relaxation to a new level, offering you the perfect place to unwind.

This stylish spa range delivers a relaxing massage through strategically positioned micro holes in the base of the bath. Electronic touchsensitive buttons control the speed and wave motion on the bath, giving you comfort and control.

Ideal Standard, a leading provider of innovative, design driven bathroom and kitchen solutions, has developed the world’s first bathroom product to integrate a range of wellness needs into one home bathroom unit.

Bathroom manufacturer Jacuzzi UK has further strengthened the Jacuzzi Bathroom Collection with some exciting new additions. New products include the stunning Aura corner baths (pictured below right) and Aura Uno non-whirlpool bath, and a new addition to the J-Sha collection (pictured above right). The exciting Sanctuary and Cognito ranges are also being expanded to include new pieces.

During the last decade the shower enclosure market has continued to show substantial growth year on year. This is wholly due to the fact that bathrooms and en suite shower rooms have now become an integral part of the family home and today’s hectic lifestyle.

A shower system that saves up to 50 per cent on water and energy whilst providing the most rejuvenating and luxurious cleansing experience is being launched at B&K Expo.

Deva – the UK's largest independent supplier of bathroom, kitchen and shower brassware – says it’s the unique twin-jet technology of its revolutionary Satinjet™ range that sets it apart.

Top of the Freya range, the Offset Quadrant is one of the most popular products in the Selecta portfolio. Featuring curved panel sliding doors with handles gives a space-saving solution and ease of use for all bathroom/shower room environments. The Freya comes in either polished chrome or white frames and has toughened 6mm crystal clear glass throughout.

More size, more design, more function – and without costing more. With the Croma 100 Shower Collection designed by Phoenix Design, the innovative shower and bathroom specialist Hansgrohe is setting new standards in terms of both price and performance.

Bristan’s new Java 4 Part Sliding Quadrant enclosures put a whole new angle on the corner shower unit …

Making the most of every inch of space, Bristan’s innovative new Java 4 Part Sliding Quadrant enclosures come in two formats to ensure there’s a stylish corner configuration for any sized bathroom.

German brassware manufacturer Kludi announces Kido, an exciting collection of Zen inspired brassware designed to add excitement and interest to the bathroom.

In Japanese, the word Kido means “the path to energy” and it is hoped that the design of Kido reflects this, owing to its angular styling and tapered lines that draw the eye and refresh the mind.

The Arco brassware range, manufactured by Bonomi and made exclusively available in the through specialist bathroom product distributor Aquaplus Solutions, is a sleek collection of basin, bidet, bath and shower fittings, designed for the contemporary bathroom.

Clear, intelligent design using high quality materials and solid construction – Simpson’s new Design shower enclosure collection offers a strong style and long-term reassurance. Created from 8mm toughened glass panels with 6mm doors, this nine model strong range, boasts a semi-frameless look that will stand the test of time.

Bathrooms have evolved from rooms to simply get washed in to havens of relaxation. When your choice of taps and showers is often seen as a refection of personality and taste, the Francis Pegler Shower range has been designed to deliver the style customers demand coupled with the quality they expect.

Following the launch of the highly successful and sophisticated Kermi Walk-in System in 2006 Kermi have now strengthened their contract winning Ibiza Range by adding the new Ibiza Walk-in Range to the existing range of Ibiza shower enclosures.

Coral Designs and Eros2 have combined to offer a full range of shower trays, wall panels, shower doors and brassware in a wide range of finishes.

Granite and marble effects are available in a wide range of colours from black glitter to gold vein, with matching wall panels in flat and profiled surfaces.

With innovative features and award winning design, Manhattan is the installer’s choice. Graham Hackett, Marketing Manager at Manhattan, explains: “From the ultimate conception of an idea through to the installation Manhattan has a very concise agenda, and that is to supply enclosures that installers love just as much as the end user.

As water conservation rapidly climbs the priority stakes for both consumers and developers, leading shower manufacturer Triton has added a trio of “Eco” showers to its collection that combine style and performance plus all important water saving opportunities.

The Salamander range of pumps is designed to meet the ever increasing demand for body jets, wall sprays and steam showers fitted in every bathroom and to boost supplies to unvented systems and combination boilers.

The new 501 Design series of shower enclosures from Hüppe fits the key criteria of modern living – they’re low on maintenance and cost but high on performance and looks.

Sovereign has been making a significant impact on the shower tray market with their stunning new range of low level shower trays manufactured at their purpose-built 25,000 square feet factory in Manchester.

A new remote control shower, Trevi Logical – combining eye-catching design, precision engineering and innovation – is now available from distributors through Trevi, Ideal Standard’s brand for shower valves and kits.

The heated towel rail is at last being considered an essential addition to the modern day bathroom with many designers incorporating them in their initial designs or at the very least, leaving space for them, as they are now as an important element which goes towards making the space as user friendly as possible as sanitary ware and brassware.

The ultimate luxury of a one-off artwork radiator, hand crafted and unique, has suddenly become affordable, thanks to leading manufacturer Acova.

Acova’s new “Altima Exclusive” radiator range, based on a simple, starkly beautiful design in steel, is offered in a range of extraordinary finishes created by hand by craftsmen, with prices starting at just £1,166 excluding VAT, for a 1813mm by 305mm model.

Coffer from Aeon Radiator Heaven, launched at B&K Expo 2007, takes its name from the decorative sunken panel in a ceiling, dome, soffit or vault, which it resembles. Like its namesake, Coffer creates a feeling of added depth in a room with its twin set of four mirror polished elements being recessed towards the centre.

Broughtons, the bathroom division of national distributor Broughton Crangrove Galley Matrix, has just launched their own range of heated towel rails and designer radiators under the H2OT brand.

Designer radiator and heated towel rail manufacturer Aestus has extended its offering of bench style radiators with the Oslo. Way ahead of its time in chrome and Wenge wood, the Oslo coordinates perfectly with other bathroom fixtures and furniture in the same popular materials.

A customer favourite among Myson’s range of heating products, Rhapsody is an unique example of engineering disguised as art and is guaranteed to provide a stunning focal point in any room.

Making its debut in the UK at EXPO in London the new Icaro Designer Radiator from Kermi offers fine sculptured lines in a simple neat geometry.

For ease of installation Icaro is fully reversible on site for LH or RH configuration and towel placing is extremely easy with the open ended design form.

Bisque’s most popular and versatile radiator, the Classic, is now available as a towel radiator.

The Classic towel radiator is suitable for both contemporary and traditional interiors. With a robust, chrome towel rail and matching brackets, it is just two columns deep to save space, but retains the familiar rounded ends and styling of the original design.

Ideal Bathrooms has recently taken into stock the “Essential collection”, a new range of designer heated towel rails.

There are nine sizes in the Essential collection of multirails ranging from 700mm x 400mm (a mini version which is just perfect for tiny bathrooms or awkward spaces) to 1740mm x 600mm in either straight or curved varieties. All Essential rails have rounded corners and are mounted straight on to the wall, easily replacing an existing flat panel radiator.

Radiating Style proudly introduces a fabulous new design into its collection called Spinnaker. Inspired by the sea, this design looks like a sail with a gently curved edge and mast made from steel tubes. Suitable for use as either a towel warmer or simply for injecting a warm glow into any bathroom, this model is perfect for smaller spaces.

When we first launched our own brand bedroom range a little over three years ago we were very confident that this sector of the market would enjoy success – and we were right.

Genova is a new and luxurious cream gloss bedroom from Kingswood Carrera, Allied's own brand bedroom range. The 18mm high gloss cream slab-style door comes with matching ivory accessories and gloss countertops. Genova will certainly add a touch of class to any bedroom.

Premier door and fascia manufacturer CNC Components (UK) Ltd is responding to the growing bedroom furniture market, by introducing a made to measure service for Vinyl wrapped bedroom doors.

Set to revolutionise the bathroom market, Triton has launched a cutting-edge new “Luxury Body Dryer” which can quickly dry its user and at the same time heat up the entire bathroom for a luxurious showering and grooming experience.

The growing popularity of natural décors in the UK market will be accentuated with the introduction of a contemporary new décor from Egger UK Ltd.

Lancaster Oak (H3368 ST9), which previewed at ZOW, is Egger’s very latest UK standard décor. It’s small knots and narrow flowered design gives it a striking, lively appearance.

Limited space within the bathroom is commonplace in new and old properties alike, but making the most of smaller bathrooms or cloakroom space may be easier than you think.

Roper Rhodes has responded by developing a collection of products that treat form and function with equal importance turning even the smallest wash spaces into a sophisticated style statement.

Mereway Bathrooms are a model supplier when selling en-suite bathroom furniture. Mereway offer a diverse range of cabinet sizes and configurations, specifically small units from as little as 150mm wide and 200mm deep.

Stainless steel continues to be the most popular material in the kitchen, and for good reason. Traditionally limited to the sink, today’s kitchens also feature stainless steel ovens, hobs, hoods and other smaller appliances.

New from Neff is the K3990, a majestic Manhattan-style freestanding side-by-side fridge/freezer combination.

In fully clad stainless steel on the front and sides of the appliance, eyecatching new model K3990 measures a generous 90cm wide and is “A” rated for energy efficiency.

To complement its existing range of award winning washing machines, leading kitchen appliance manufacturer Siemens has introduced a contemporary stainless steel model into its laundry line-up for 2007.

Model WM12E44SGB is a 60cm wide freestanding machine finished in an eye-catching combination of stainless steel (body) and silver (door and panel). It coordinates well with other kitchen appliances in the company’s collection.

The requirement to open all of the fridge up with a single door (inefficient and wasteful of energy) is removed by having two drawers.

The new Norcool drawer fridge from FdF means you only need to open up that part of the fridge that you wish to access.

Leisure Sinks, the largest and leading manufacturer ok kitchen sinks in the UK, has a huge range of good quality stainless steel sinks.

The Aqualine collection comes in a range of different sizes and shapes to best fit any kitchen size, with a feeling of continental sophistication flowing through all of the models. There is even a smart corner sink to make the most of a small space.

The Ronda stainless steel doors are manufactured without welding which allows the use of the no fingerprint stainless steel treatment making the doors “easy to clean”.

Launched in March the new Oakland 1.5 bowl sink from Rangemaster is a modern twist on a classic design, offering a sleek and contemporary look.

The sink is also available with an accessory pack which includes a draining basket, strainer bowl, drainer extension and food preparation board.

It’s not just in the fashion world where accessories are important. Good accessories can turn a standard sink into an all singing, all dancing workstation. And that’s exactly the thinking behind Carron Phoenix’s Isis 250.

Marking a radiacal new approach to inset sink design, the BLANCOCLARON iF is the first ever inset sink ever to win the iF Gold Award for Outstanding Product Design awarded by the iF International Forum Design GmbH.

The elegantly uncomplicated design of the Mythos sink and tap range from Franke has ensured it has become one of the leading manufacturer’s most popular ranges.

The stainless steel versions of the sinks have a clean, distinctive design which will be particularly appealing to consumers seeking popular, minimalistic style kitchens.

Consumers now demonstrate a far greater awareness of the uses and benefits of stainless steel – in kitchens as well as in bathrooms. In the kitchen, the ever growing demand for stainless steel appliances, panels and units looks set to continue. This trend could repeat itself in bathrooms in the form of stainless steel basins, WCs and cabinets.

Stoves’ Genus is now available in a 600mm version, extending the benefits of this innovative product to consumers looking to purchase a sleek and sophisticated single oven.

Reginox UK has launched two additions to its immensely successful RF 500 range of contemporary stainless steel sinks. The new RF 505S and RF 506S are destined to appeal to customers seeking esoteric design within the kitchen and, as with all members of the RF 500 family, they feature a progressive angular finish with vertical sides and a flat-bottomed bowl.

Incorporating contrasting elements into the kitchen design such as this stainless steel door and matching plinth serves to create a point of interest and presents a contemporary styling.

Combined with this 150mm wide wire base pull-out it adds a practical aspect to the kitchen. All are available from stock.

Continually venturing further into the design and innovation of kitchen sinks and taps, Astracast has added a unique new range to the Studio Collection. The Ariel colour match tap is manufactured from chrome with Volcano Black trim around the spout and handle.

With the growing trend towards professional looking kitchens, stainless steel appliances are becoming increasingly popular. The sleek and stylish finish is an ideal way of updating a kitchen without having to replace the entire furniture suite.

Clayton Munroe, suppliers and manufacturers of high quality cabinet fittings, offer extensive up to date furniture designs for modernising cabinet fronts or adding the final touch to an ultra modern state of the art kitchen.

Launched in 2005, Smeg’s Linear Series has distinctive, geometric styling and high-tech looks that make it a natural partner for the contemporary kitchen. Originally consisting of ovens and stainless steel gas hobs that shared a common aesthetic, Smeg used the occasion of Eurocucina 2006 to add two extractor hoods that are every bit as much a style statement as the existing ovens and hobs.

Translating professional culinary expertise into desirable domestic cooking applications, luxury appliance specialist Gaggenau is proud to announce the launch of the next generation of outstanding built-in ovens.

In a recent independent Which? Report that tested 19 conventional electric showers from across the market, Mira Showers’ Sport 9.8kW (pictured) and Sprint 9.5kW models came out in first and second place, while the recently launched Play electric shower (9.5kW) came sixth. In overall performance the Mira Sport scored a massive 72 per cent, with the Sprint reaching 66 per cent and Play a healthy 59 per cent.

HiB, one of Britain’s fastest growing suppliers of quality and innovative bathroom products and accessories, are due to open in November 2007 a new, purpose-built, £2 million warehouse and distribution facility in the West Midlands.

Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) member Poggenpohl has been named winner of the Best Kitchen System Award at the Grand Designs awards. The award, sponsored by the KBSA, was announced and presented by its Chairman Tony Nicholas last week.

Following on from last month’s edition, the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) is calling on retailers to get involved with water efficiency and the Water Efficient Product Labelling Scheme and that involvement must start with a positive perception of water efficiency.

Leading UK bathroom products specialists HiB have added to their extensive portfolio with the exclusive UK distributorship for Metalkris Stainless Steel Bathroom Cabinets together with their Manhattan Bathroom Furniture Collection.

The PJH Group kick-started the launch of its fundraising activities for chosen charity of the year, Macmillan Cancer Support, by participating in Britain’s biggest and most prestigious 10K, the Bupa Great Manchester Run on Sunday, May 20th 2007.

Leading distributor Barwick take great pleasure in announcing the appointment of Simon Romaines (pictured above) to the position of Company Sales Director.

Simon has played a key role since joining Barwick approximately 20 years ago and during this time has become a widely known and respected character within the bathroom industry.

Encouraged by buoyant sales of Colourange, Britannia gave styleconscious consumers further reason to celebrate with the launch at Grand Designs Live of the Couture Range, the UK’s very first designer range cooker.

Helen Tadd has joined the Carron Phoenix sales team as Area Sales Manager covering the South East with responsibility for Hampshire, Surrey, Kent, Berkshire, Sussex and South London.

Kitchen World in Mansfield are on top of the world after achieving PWS’ national Second Nature dealer of the year award. Standards across the 170 strong Second Nature network were exceptionally high and the final assessment involved a mystery shop of the nine regional winners. Kitchen World are delighted to come out top in the deciding round.

British Standard BS5385 is the Code of Practice for fixing wall and floor tiles. Part 4 of the Standard offers advice on fixing tiles in particular situations including wet areas such as in showers.

First check with your tile supplier that the tile is suitable for use in a shower and/or bathroom.

Studio facilities for a community of hardworking contemporary artists need to be durable and easy to maintain yet aesthetically pleasing, so architects Caruso St John specified made-to-measure stainless steel sinktops from GEC Anderson as part of the £2.25 million redevelopment of the Spike Island art complex on Bristol’s harbourside. GEC Anderson stainless steel sinktops were also specified for the IT suite tea-point, artists’ and visitors’ toilets and babychange areas.

Hettich UK’s London Design Centre is the first of its kind in the EC1 district of London. The showroom at 79 Clerkenwell Road features working displays, a significant LED lighting section, and a flexible seminar and meeting area.

An unprecedented success! Blum’s 2007 Interzum exhibit drew record visitors both internationally and from the UK.

Stunning new exhibition Halls gave Blum the opportunity to create their most impressive ever stand under the banner of “Perfecting Motion From Within” with dual displays of products and concepts that had visitors in awe of some of the ideas and actions.

Stealing a march on the competition, Bristan is delighted to report that its 24-hour delivery service is helping its customers to keep ahead of the game.

Bristan is offering its entire enclosure portfolio delivered within 24 hours. Since today’s customers are incredibly tight for time this is great news for installers, designers and specifiers, who can now keep the customer sweet and finish the job in record time.

The Marriott Hotel chain has specified the high performance solid surface material LG HI-MACS® for the bathroom vanity units in 30 of the prestige bedrooms in their flagship Scotland hotel.

Metropolitan has added a range of innovative new enclosures to its eclectic and design conscious portfolio.

Exuding classical and trusted design, the Metropolitan Collection redefines the look that today’s consumer’s demand through a careful combination of style and build quality. From concept to completion, Metropolitan has been designed with the requirements of consumer and installer in mind, a combination that in today’s market is all too often lost.