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How we perceive colour is dependent of the strength and quality of the pigment and light reflection. This is why our winning paint formulas,…

Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. will reconstruct the Main Building of its flagship, Hotel Okura Tokyo. The reconstruction, to be finished by spring 2019, before…

Due to open in October later this year, beds at the new YHA Brighton have now gone on sale at www.yha.org.uk. Earlier this year…

Against fierce competition, Chelsom are delighted to announce that they have been appointed as the main lighting supplier for the much coveted refurbishment programme…

The latest major Hotel refurbishment project by The Contract Chair Company has been the result of their long standing relationship with Helen Hooper Design…

Brintons is excited to announce The Curator, its sixth Axminster Carpet collection with designer Stacy Garcia. A contemporary take on a well-travelled aesthetic, The…

Hilton Worldwide today announced the launch of Curio – A Collection by Hilton, including plans for the first hotels to join the new brand.Created…

Taking inspiration from Victorian era but with a contemporary twist, the interior of The County Hotel, Lytham St Annes, is now resplendent in carpet…

Geberit, the market-leading manufacturer of piping and drainage solutions has introduced a flow-optimised fitting specially designed for high rise buildings.Overcoming the often difficult problem…

A selection of opulent suites will occupy the entire sixth floor of the Hotel Royal at Evian Resort when it re-opens its doors following…

A new collection of flowing beautiful plain dyed fabrics has been launched by Skopos Design. As part of the Accents range, exotic, neutral, bold…

Fresh, modern and flexible, with patterns inspired by pop art in polka dots and geometrics and a palette influenced by the seaside, in soft…

Featuring a straight geometric spout and a slim one touch control lever, the Atoll range from Crosswater can be operated with just a gentle…

Nothing beats the feeling of freshness and cleanliness as a result of washing with water, and the Geberit AquaClean range of shower toilets brings…

One of Birmingham’s most iconic landmarks, the Hyatt Regency Hotel, has received a £6m investment for its refurbishment to include a brand new bar…

The project Elegant duplex apartment within a prestigious residential development, Belgravia, London.The brief For this installation, Kapital Estates, the developer of this ambitious project…

The commission of a new headquarters for Crosswater Holdings was announced in September 2013; and what a journey it has been so far.Since the…

Located alongside Ireland’s busiest airport, the interior of the Radisson Hotel in Dublin has been enhanced with over 5,500 square metres of stylish woven…

May 2014 will see the launch of a stylish new upholstery collection from the Accents range by Skopos. A collection of elegant woven upholstery…

Geberit, the leading manufacturer of piping systems and sanitary solutions, has appointed David Holmes to the role of Specification Sales Manager for the Midlands…

Originally built in the early 90’s, the hotel building has changed hands several times over the years and housed many different hotel brands. Mr….

British bed manufacturer, Hypnos will be exhibiting at this year’s May Design Series on 18 – 20 May, held at London Excel.The UK’s definitive…

Hotelympia took place at Excel last week and it was good to catch up with our clients with stands there. It is always nice…

Bantock House is a museum of Edwardian life and local history, situated in 48 acres of beautiful parkland near Wolverhampton. The Grade II building…

Delivered for the industry, by the industry, at London ExCeL (18 – 20 May 2014) the May Design Series is the perfect blend of…

Created in Italy by master craftsmen, the Serene basin from Bauhaus introduces precious metal into the bathroom with a beautiful yet subtle exterior Platinum…

From May 20th -24th 2014 After 4 extremely successful years, Clerkenwell Design Week has established itself as one of the UK’s leading independent design…

Renowned for an ever-innovative approach to bathrooms, Crosswater has developed a range of digital basin mixers that combine cutting edge modern style and technology…

Following the success of Red’s True BBQ Leeds in 2012, Red’s again approached Dawnvale with their next project; the conversion of a grade two…

Geberit’s Mapress pipe has been used on-board the new flagship 155 Yacht commissioned by Formula 1 favourite, Eddie Jordan. Built by Sunseeker, the Tri-Deck…

Hotelympia takes place at Excel London from 28th Apil – 1st May 2014. A uniquely social environment, Hotelympia brings together the broadest range of…

Brintons Carpets Limited, one of the UK’s most prestigious carpet designers and manufacturers, today announces the successful completion of two projects with the installation…

New achievement in water design: Axor, the designer brand of Hansgrohe SE, is introducing a revolutionary washbasin mixer. Growing out of Axor’s relentless drive…

Geberit’s sustainable and ‘hot works’ free plumbing solutions have been used as part of the sympathetic restoration of Mount Stewart, an 18th century house…

Launching KH ZERO 4, the new bathroom tap is the latest design by Kelly Hoppen MBE that has been created in partnership with Crosswater….

The ballroom of Surrey’s four-star The Richmond Hill Hotel is now adorned with a stunning bespoke carpet from Wilton Carpets Commercial reflecting the Georgian…

The bathroom is one of the most intimate and private rooms: a place where we bare all, a place we share with no-one. The…

Installers purchasing a Geberit Duofix frame between April and September may be in for a nice surprise, if a winning ticket to mark 50…

Brintons Carpets have joined forces with Timorous Beasties, the award winning Glaswegian design house, to create a beautiful and dramatic range of broadloom carpets….

With the latest innovations in piping systems and sanitary solutions on board, Geberit will be going On Tour again this spring, taking to the…

A recent survey of 1,000 homeowners conducted by leading sanitary systems brand Geberit found that nasty niffs in the bathroom were a problem for…

The Brinton’s London Design Centre at 1 Sycamore Street Clerkenwell, London EC1Y 0SF will be a hub of creative activity for design savvy visitors…

Vaughan’s new Bathroom Wallights, The Harrogate and Leamington, launched this Spring are supplied with G9 halogen bulbs within the top section and 1.5 watt…

Finishing touches bring a world of authentic period detail The Belgravia brassware collection from Crosswater brings sophisticated elegance to the ever popular nostalgic look…

GROHE, the world’s leading provider of sanitary fittings, is introducing a splash of spring colour with its innovative new hand shower range, The Rainshower®…

In order to support its wide portfolio of architectural and design exhibitions, events and training workshops, Roca has announced the appointment of Cristiane Kopp…

Belgian carpet manufacturer Lano Flooring Solutions has supplied the prestigious Renaissance Club in Scotland with over 2900m2 of bespoke carpet, fitted throughout the interior…

Two beautiful bespoke carpets by Wilton Carpets Commercial have conjured an equestrian-inspired backdrop at the prestigious hospitality interiors of Cheltenham Racecourse, against which the…

With its compact, streamlined design enhancing the hotel bathroom and its innovative cleaning technology leaving guests with an unrivalled feeling of freshness, the Geberit…

Bathroom design pioneers Crosswater will be exhibiting at this year’s May Design Series showing their latest designer collections that have hit the brassware market…

BAGNODESIGN, manufacturer and supplier of design-led bathroom solutions, has strengthened its marketing and sales team in the UK and Europe with the appointment of…

Have you experienced new ideas, fresh thinking and improved creativity as a result of your daily shower? A new survey conducted on behalf of…

A fresh new look on a classic Bauhaus range demonstrates a hint of modernity to a traditional wood finish.The Celeste Black Ash basin unit,…

Travelodge has recently announced it has exchanged contracts with Wilton Place Ltd for a new hotel in central Oxford – at the northern end…

GROHE demonstrates its support for architects by becoming the first European bathroom manufacturer with worldwide clients to offer BIM data on its website. BIM…

A vital resource for anyone designing with Geberit products, the leading manufacturer has updated its online catalogue at www.geberit.co.uk/catalogue to include spare parts information….

A specialist British brand for over 230 years, and Royal Warrant holders since 1958, Brintons Carpets, joins a ‘Best of British’ line up alongside…

Axor, the designer brand of the mixer and shower manufacturer Hansgrohe SE, has won one of the most coveted media awards – the Wallpaper*…

You may think you see colour, but did you know you also feel it? Light comes in many different wavelengths and frequencies that hit…

Bedrooms and meeting rooms within Scotland’s five-star The Gleneagles Hotel, home to 2014’s prestigious Ryder Cup golf tournament, are now adorned with bespoke woven…

Heralded as one of the most highly-anticipated openings of 2014 in one of the world’s most culturally-rich cities, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. and…

Mike Pro is the first in a brand new category of professional bathroom brassware by Crosswater. This is not just a new range but…

Morgan, the design-led British furniture manufacturer, joins a ‘Best of British’ line-up in Florida for the annual Cruise Shipping Miami event on 10-13th March…

There is no better way to kick-start the New Year than by brushing up on your knowledge of the latest sanitaryware and piping systems….

What is biomimicry? Derived from the Greek word bios meaning ‘life’ and mimisis, meaning ‘imitate’, biomimicry refers to the copying, emulating and imitating of…

It’s all in the name – the Good Design Award is bestowed to excellent products whose synergy of form and function is considered exemplary…

New Year 2014 sees the arrival of KH ZERO 2, the much-anticipated second bathroom collection by Kelly Hoppen MBE in collaboration with Crosswater. KH…

The results of the design world’s highest-ranking honours, The Wallpaper* Design Awards 2014 have been released. The Best Pixelation Award has been awarded to…

The Kapelleberg Resort in Belgium is the Ying and Yang of state-of-the-art hotel operations: with its custom services, the small hotel is able to…

Mezzanotte by Skopos is a collection of elegant light obscuring dim-out fabrics providing a perfect drapery solution for contract interiors. This collection provides an…

2014 will see Geberit celebrate the anniversary of the launch of its concealed cisterns. It has been 50 years since Geberit first introduced the…

On average you will spend six years of your life in the bathroom. The more functions the bathroom fulfils besides washing and body care…

Vaughan are pleased to announce their attendance at Maison & Objet in Paris which runs from January 24th – 28th January.Please visit Hall 7…

Playing on the modern trend for graphic designs and sharp shapes, an eye-catching bespoke black and linen chequerboard carpet has been installed at the…

Leading manufacturer of sanitary solutions and piping systems, Geberit has appointed Raffaela De Vittorio to the position of Marketing Director. Raffaela has been with…

Sustainability – for Hansgrohe SE, this is a concept that has always been an integral element of the company’s corporate culture. Hansgrohe SE has…

In January 2014, Zoffany re-launch their iconic ‘Chintz’ wallpaper design. Originally printed by the company for Temple Newsam, a stately home near Leeds, it…

KH Zero is the new contemporary bathroom collection launched by renowned world-class interior designer, Kelly Hoppen MBE in partnership with Crosswater. Watch the Q&A…

Built in 1858 the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten is one of Munich’s most luxurious 5 star hotels. The hotel has played host to a number…

Hansgrohe is pleased to announce the appointment of James Murray, as Projects Consultant, International Projects. Reporting to Jay Phillips, Head of Projects, James will…

Interior design studio Lisa Melvin Design held its first RIBA accredited CPD event in association with SBID on December 11 at the Gallery showroom…

Constructed in 1817 this heritage-listed building, also known as the Lion Palace has been converted in to a luxury hotel by ReardonSmith Architects. The…

Capturing much attention at the recent Sleep 2013 event was the beautifully vivid feature carpet flowing wall to floor at the Wilton Carpets Commercial…

Bauhaus bathroom furniture has added to its extensive collection of designer basins with the introduction of a new range of four beautifully crafted cultured-mineral…

Sleep 2013 ended on a high after two full days packed with ideas and inspiration. Over 3,600* international industry professionals attended, a 12% increase…

Inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, some 500 square metres of glorious bespoke harlequin woven axminster carpet supplied by Wilton Carpets Commercial now…

A spectacular re-launch event was held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport recently to mark the completion of the North’s largest hotel investment…

Chelsom bolster their Sales team with the dual appointment of Karen McBurney and Karl Mobley as Sales Consultants based in Scotland and the South…

We always enjoy our annual visit to The Sleep Event as it is a great opportunity to catch up with Industry professionals and meet…

For over thirty years, leading international bathroom specialist, Hansgrohe, has been at the forefront of developing EcoSmart showers, mixers and thermostatic controls which ensure…

Laura Weeks has been promoted from the Sales Office to the new role of Marketing Communications Officer for the Crosswater Group.Laura gained an Honours…

GROHE, Europe’s largest and the world’s leading provider of sanitary fittings under one brand, has recently launched a new hand shower: The Rainshower® Flower…

As part of the innovative Select programme from Hansgrohe, the new ShowerSelect concealed thermostat sets make selecting and turning the different functions on and…

The award winning 3,600-passenger Royal Princess is a new-generation cruise ship, it is also the flagship of the Princess Cruises fleet.Among the special features…

Agua are delighted to be launching 15 NEW colourways to the Aries faux leather collection at The Sleep Event, 20-21 November 2013.Launched in 2012…

Mick Bone, formerly Residential Sales Manager for Ideal Standard, has joined the contracts team at Crosswater Group.Mick is a self-confessed bathroom ‘petrol head’ and…

Agua invite you to the launch of this stunning collection of faux leathers at The Sleep Event, 20-21 November 2013. Never before has an…

For Sleep 2013, Vaughan are launching three new collections of decorative lighting specifically designed for the hotel and contract market.These collections include seven swing…

Woven axminster carpets from Wilton Carpets Commercial now create a homely feel for patrons, cleverly breaking up the large open floorplan of The Old…