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Roca introduces Beyond colour finishes
Roca is delighted to launch new colour finishes for its iconic Beyond collection. Based on in-depth market research, the company has been developing new colour formulations including; Onyx, Beige, Pearl and Coffee to offer an alternative to the traditional white vitreous china finishes currently available.
“We are beginning to see an increase in consumers wanting more colour in their bathroom design schemes” comments Claire Gay, Marketing Manager at Roca. “Colour allows homeowners to create spaces with personality, that reflect their individual style. Our aim is always to provide customers with a variety of options and these new coloured finishes within the Beyond range give homeowners the opportunity to get creative in their bathrooms.”
The Beyond collection creates a statement, its elegant curves and soft lines contribute to its sleek and contemporary design; making it the perfect addition to any bathroom space. The range includes WC’s, basins, furniture and baths, all manufactured from Roca’s latest and most innovative materials; FINECERAMIC® and SURFEX®. The introduction of colours to the already popular collection will allow customers to buy a complete bathroom suite in any of the new finishes without compromising on style or functionality.
Roca prides itself on setting extremely rigorous quality standards when it develops new products, which far exceed those expected by EU requirements. By setting these exacting standards, Roca can create stunning bathroom collections like the new Beyond colours.
For more information visit idealbathrooms.com
VitrA’s latest addition to the Signature collection
NEW M-Line collection
Designed in a simple and refreshingly open style, VitrA’s M-Line collection offers the ultimate versatility. The furniture offers customers a choice of 3 colour options – Gloss Dark Grey, High Gloss White & Grey Elm, and is available in a variety of sizes that will work in any bathroom design. All M-Line washbasins have a specially-designed bowl, with precisely the right combination of depth, shape and incline to promote the maximum flow of water to the waste area, preventing build-up of residue making it easier to keep clean. M-Line is also part of the Aquacare range, a unique shower toilet solution. Developed for superior hygiene, the M-Line Aquacare range features a choice of a built-in thermostatic stop valve or wall-mounted non-thermostatic option. The M-Line range also utilises VitrA’s new hygiene coating. VitrA Hygiene is a unique glazing process that prevents germs multiplying. The glaze coats all external and internal surfaces before firing in a process that ensures lifetime hygiene protection. VitrA Hygiene is applied to all VitrA products as standard.
VitrA Signature changes
VitrA’s Signature collection is now available to all retailers at 30% off RRP. A Signature displayist will receive 50% off RRP. The Signature collection encompasses best-selling VitrA ranges such as Valarte and Integra.
To enquire about becoming a Signature displayist, please contact your local Area Sales Manager.
New Identiti Wetrooms
Just before lockdown, April reinvigorated its successful Identiti wetroom offering with a number of exciting product launches.
Introducing contemporary slimline profiles, combined with a selection of finishes, the new collection offers improved specification and increased product versatility. As before, polished chrome is available across the range, whilst a new anodised matt black perfectly complements the Matrix glass panels, creating a striking statement in any bathroom. All glass panels are 2000mm high and feature Clean and Clear Glass protection for easing of cleaning, suitable for use with high performance showers and backed by a Lifetime Guarantee.
With wetrooms continuing to be the fastest, and largest growth sector within showering, April is placing itself ahead of the trend with its new 8mm wetrooms.
Retail prices start from as little as £277.50 ex vat for the 500mm clear glass 8mm panels with profile pack and the £341.66 ex vat for the 900mm Black Matrix with matt black profile pack. For more information visit idealbathrooms.com
GROHE Sensia Arena: The smart shower toilet for a modern bathroom
GROHE’s multi award-winning Sensia Arena Shower Toilet is perfectly suited to the new Rapid SLX frame.
Together they provide the next level of personal care in the modern bathroom, combined with a range of intelligent features. Prompted by a sensor, the lid opens and closes automatically while the nightlight guides your way in the dark. The traditional ritual of cleaning using water followed by a gentle drying function is now made possible using the new remote control or a phone app. Users can select their preferred temperature, spray pattern, pressure and more, and save their preferred settings as a profile. Hygienic coatings and powerful flushing technology alongside selfcleaning, anti-bacterial spray arms ensure all areas of the toilet’s surface maintain optimum standards of cleanliness. For a completely touch-free experience an automatic flush kit can also be specified. The GROHE Rapid SLX installation system is designed to complement the Sensia Arena and has integrated water and power connections for easy installation. For a minimalist design, the SLX system integrates GROHE’s slim flush plates which are available in a range of colours and designs.
Connect 2
Introducing Connect 2, Ideal Standard’s new sleek, minimal and modern shower enclosure range. Designed to look and feel sensational, Connect 2’s high quality materials gives luxury showering without the price tag.
The range of models include: pivot, bi-fold, 1 and 2 door sliders, corner entry and quadrant options in a range of different sizes. This comprehensive range allows for practical showering solutions for almost every bathroom or en-suite installation requirement. Features across the range include a 1950mm high semi frameless 6mm design, bright silver profiles with 50mm of adjustment, easy clean safety glass, metallic logo, metal handles inside and out as well as concealed fixings in the form of chrome cover caps and double vertical seals between doors and side panels. Connect 2 replaces Ideal Standards successful Kubo and Connect enclosure ranges. For more information visit ideal-standard.co.uk
NEW Black Waste covers
Just Trays, adds a statement Black Waste cover to its award-winning Fusion by JT range.
Complimenting the growing trend of black trims on shower enclosures and stylish black brassware in the bathroom, JT’s newest accessory addition to the market leading range of shower trays, ensures style leadership and design quality. JT’s extended waste colour options helps to achieve a sought-after luxury bathroom look. Designed as part of JT’s continued commitment to product innovation, the Black Waste cover responds to statement interior trends and will offer a more modern and minimalistic aesthetic.
Fusion By JT is available in 48 size options including square, rectangle, quadrant and offset quadrant – providing the ultimate tailored design, and now with the added Black Waste option, which elevates the overall bathroom look and feel.
The new black JT waste cover is priced at RRP £25.00 ex VAT and available now from Ideal Bathrooms.
WC sets
WC sets
* Non-promotional product code | All prices ex VAT 4 EID-023 DAWN 2TH BATH FILLER CHROMEWAS £60.64 NOW £33.00 SAVE £27.64 * ET112 EID-024 DAWN 2TH BATH SHOWER MIXER INC KIT CHROMEWAS £77.39 NOW £40.00 SAVE £37.39 * ET113 EID-022 DUSK 2TH BATH FILLER CHROMEWAS £63.25 NOW £36.00 SAVE £27.25 * ET109 EID-026 SUNSHINE BATH FILLER NO WASTE INCLUDEDWAS £46.75 NOW £22.00 SAVE £24.75 EID-027 STORM BASIN MIXER CC WASTE EID-028 STORM BATH SHOWER MIXER WAS £64.10 WAS £90.09 NOW £36.00 NOW £40.00 SAVE £28.10 SAVE £50.09 * ET123 * ET130 * ET132 EID-032 CREST 2H BATH SHOWER MIXER WAS £90.75 NOW £50.00 SAVE £40.75 * ET153 ** WHILE STOCKS LAST ** WHILE STOCKS LAST ** WHILE STOCKS LAST ** WHILE STOCKS LAST ** WHILE STOCKS LAST ** WHILE STOCKS LAST ** WHILE STOCKS LAST idealsonline.co.uk TAVS01 MERIT ROUND 2F BV SHOWER SYSTEM * SMT1509 £211.67PRICE FOR 3 ID017 COMPASS 600 FREESTANDING BASIN UNIT GLOSS WHITE WAS £228.25 * CM600C, CM600FW NOW £185.00 3480NR001 THE GAP ROUND CLOSE-COUPLED RIMLESS OPEN BACK NOW £150.00 October - December 2020 Baths Pumps WC’s ID158 CAYTON 1790 X 830 FREESTANDING BATH & BATH/ SHOWER MIXER WAS £657.09 NOW £481.25 * 74001-1800A, 9096 Baths WAS £105.84 EACH FREE MIXER WC sets Baths Pumps October - December 2020
Our new iDeals brochure is available now
We are delighted to launch the October-December 2020 edition of our latest offers publication, iDeals.
Following in-depth market research and further feedback from customers and suppliers, we have developed iDeals. The latest edition of the publication is an A5 brochure, bursting with attractive offers from market leading brands including Essential, Bayswater, BagnoDesign, April, Geberit and RAK Ceramics.
Grouped by product range, the iDeals are presented in a clear and concise way, showcasing the variety of brands and offers. Customers can also purchase the deals online, 24/7, through the offers website. Stewart Perry Ideal Bathrooms’ Marketing Manager said: “It’s crucial that we continue to invest and support our customers in as many ways as we can, which is why we have developed our iDeals publication”. The latest iDeals offer can be viewed and ordered through your online trade login. To register for a Trade account head to register.idealbathrooms.com. For more information about the iDeals, contact your local Area Sales Manager.
VitrA Aquacare A mechanical bidet function providing personal hygiene for all
Smart home technology is big business – and Ideal Bathrooms are pleased to be working with Aqualisa to distribute their latest innovative offering.
Aqualisa, one of the UK’s leading shower manufacturers, has responded to increasing demands for smart technology in the bathroom with the launch of new Smart Quartz Collection, bringing control and connectivity to the world of showering, through the Aqualisa Smart Valve.
The Smart Quartz Collection replaces the Quartz Digital Shower, and brings with it a whole host of innovative features, including one-touch controls, full connectivity through an app and the ability to set the shower through voice activated software, such as Alexa.
The collection features three distinct ranges - Quartz Blue, Quartz Classic and Quartz Touch - all offering a range of connectivity benefits to customers looking to bring the latest technology to their bathroom.
Danielle Lillis, Ideal Bathrooms’ Commercial Director, said: “Smart home technology is increasingly becoming a must-have for consumers – and the bathroom is no exception.
“Aqualisa’s range of innovative products is making showering a truly connective experience, with one-touch controls and personalised options making it the ideal choice for the 21st Century home.”
Quartz Blue
The Quartz Blue offers an introduction to the smart showering revolution, featuring one-touch control and an intuitive LED display indicating when the shower is ready. It can be controlled through the Aqualisa app and voice command, with the additional benefit of using a smartphone as a remote control.
The product is available as either a single or dual outlet option, with an adjustable head featuring four spray patterns and an optional 200mm fixed drencher head. The shower can also divert to a programmed bath fill function.
Quartz Blue display
Quartz Classic
The Quartz Classic is a proven bestseller, now with added smart technology. As well as the one-touch control, the Classic also works with the Aqualisa app and voice command, as well as adjustable flow settings.
The Classic is available as a single or dual outlet option, with the choice of an adjustable handset featuring four spray patterns and an optional 230mm fixed drencher head. It is also available as a bath fill only, and comes with the option of a retrofitted backplate.
Quartz Touch
The top-of-the-range Quartz Touch delivers Aqualisa’s most varied and personalised shower experience, always ready to step into at the perfect temperature. With a selection of presets and the option to create a customised shower profile, the Quartz Touch sets the gold standard for control, precision and consistency.
As well as the standard one-touch control and voice-controlled activation, the Quartz Touch offers safe family showering, with precise thermostatic control and adjustable maximum temperature.
Mark Grantham, head of sales, operations and distribution channel for Aqualisa, said: “The Quartz range offers homeowners the most sophisticated showering experience available.
“The suggestion, even five years ago, that showers would take this huge step into the world of smart technology would have been difficult to imagine, and we’re proud to be at the forefront of bathroom innovation.
“We’re delighted to be working with Ideal Bathrooms to bring a truly connected showering experience to the market.”
Quartz Classic display
Extremely competitive retail prices
Voice and app-activated controls as standard
One-touch controls across the Quartz range
Flexible installation - the unique Aqualisa Smart Valve can be located up to 10m from the shower itself
Quartz Touch shower and display
All Aqualisa Quartz products are available to order from Ideal Bathrooms now.
To view the full Quartz range from Aqualisa visit idealbathrooms.com
CREATING A TRULY CUSTOMISED SPACE
Bathrooms are a haven from daily life, especially during the upheaval of 2020, and consumers considering a new look are sure to love RAK Ceramics’ latest additions.
With five completely fresh brassware ranges, a new collection of ceramic washbasins, 15 additional mirror designs and extensions to existing lines, RAK Ceramics is bringing personal flair to bathrooms across the country.
New sanitaryware has been launched in the RAK Ceramics Illusion as well as washbasins and additional sanitaryware in 5 elegant new colorways in RAK Ceramics Feeling range, in stock and available for delivery now.
Brassware
Five new brassware ranges have been added to the collection this season and with a solution for every installation, and finishes to meet every design requirement. The collection offers the opportunity to bring individual flair to this most personal of spaces.
RAK Ceramics Sorrento has a timeless elegance, with a long body and spout combined with single lever control for a modern twist. RAK Ceramics Portofino and Ischia both feature their own distinct styling to bring contemporary design to any bathroom, while RAK Ceramics Positano is sleek and streamlined making it the perfect choice for fans of a minimalist aesthetic.
RAK Ceramics Amalfi range is a brassware range that encourages creativity, with handles that can be combined in a number of different ways with the tap body, mixing metals for an individual look throughout the bathroom. Each range is available in four finishes – Matt Black, Brushed Nickel, Brushed Gold and Polished Chrome – for the ultimate in customisation.
Feeling
Continuing RAK Ceramics commitment to colour, Feeling now features five ceramic glazes - Greige, Cappuccino, Matt White, Matt Grey and Matt Black - in products from basins, shower glass panels and WCs allowing for a modernised and personalised bathroom solution. The Feeling range allows for a relaxed and functional bathroom, in a burst of colour to match contemporary style whilst not compromising quality.
RAK Ceramics Feeling countertop basins slim edges enhance a space saving solution in any modern bathroom, basins also feature an exclusive matt glaze to match the existing Feeling shower trays, which fit flush to the floor with a smooth anti slip finish. The sleek and fresh look of the colour matched WC’s, bidets and brassware ensure a tranquil and flawless final touch to your complete bathroom solution.
