The bathroom is increasingly becoming much more than simply a place to wash and bathe each day – the space is now often a stylish room in which to relax and also express your personality. The decor, furnishings and brands you choose to display here reflect your tastes, as well as your requirements.
There is a great deal of choice when it comes to refitting the bathroom – for a guide to some of the top brands, read on.
Laufen
A go-to brand for stylish bathrooms, Laufen has been in business since 1892, and its products have achieved international acclaim. Award-winning designs and innovative concepts have ensured the brand is among the top worldwide for bathroom furniture.
There are a variety of Laufen bathroom collections, from contemporary, functional models to classic and timeless suites. The firm has teamed up with a number of prominent designers and architects to create many of its designs, reflecting all sorts of tastes, including funky, colourful bathroom furniture designed for fashionable 30-somethings, budget-friendly industrial pieces for those who enjoy clean living, and family-friendly curvaceous furnishings that are functional but also ideal for expressing individuality in the bathroom.
Duravit
Established in 1817, Duravit produces sustainable and stylish bathroom appliances from naturally regenerative materials. The worldwide brand has its roots in Germany and has created dozens of bathroom series to cater for all tastes.
Some of Duravit’s popular collections fuse ceramics with wooden elements to create either contemporary or homely ambiences. The Fogo range, for example, boasts clean lines with various surface finishes and real wooden veneers, as well as integrated design for a seamless appearance. The 2nd Floor series, meanwhile, makes use of wooden elements to create warmth and is available in a choice of four colours so you can personalise the collection to your own tastes.
Twyford
The world’s only bathroom company to hold a royal warrant, Twyford has produced bathroom furniture for more than 16 decades and has become a household name across the UK. Renowned for its traditional, elegant designs, Twyford has extended its repertoire to cater for modern tastes too, with collections varying from the Art Deco-influenced Clarice collection to the minimalist Refresh series, which includes integrated basins and wood-infused cabinets.
Sottini
Forming part of the Ideal Standard brand, Sottini produces beautiful porcelain bathroom furniture. Renowned for its attractive industrial designs, Sottini works to the principles of design, quality and engineering, creating baths, sinks and toilets as well as solid brass taps, shower fittings and mixers.
The firm produces a range of collections, such as the Lagaro series, which comprises modern geometric shapes and a variety of sizes, so you can tailor the bathroom to your preferences. Meanwhile, the Secrets collection is made up of two elements – Swirl and Bodoni – which you can combine for a really unique bathroom.
Roca
Combining elegant design with flair and sustainability, Roca has more than 70 years’ experience in creating bathroom suites. Eye-catching design and innovation are among the features of Roca’s bathroom collections, which also boast water-saving mechanisms, so you can have the peace of mind you’ll be conserving water – and potentially money on your utility bills as well.
From timeless rounded designs to innovative corner-fitting units and modern wall-mounted cuboid shapes, Roca has created a wide range of styles to suit all bathrooms, whatever your personal tastes.
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