Bathrooms & Wetrooms

LATEST REPORT FROM TRITON SHOWERS SHOWS SUSTAINABLY DESIGNED HOMES WANTED BY HOMEBUYERS

To read Triton’s report and find out about homebuyer sustainability attitudes, building regulations around water, latest research figures around energy and water consumption and more, please visit www.tritonshowers.co.uk/greener-uk-showers.

Sustainable use of the planet’s resources is now a widely acknowledged issue, and there’s been a big shift in public awareness around the challenges. Research undertaken by Triton Showers has revealed a growing clamour amongst homeowners for products and appliances that minimise their impact on the environment. The findings, which are outlined in Greener UK Showers: lowering the water and energy consumption of showers in residential properties, highlight that 86 per cent claim water wastage is an important concern to them.

However, Triton’s survey, which was across 2,000 people in the UK, also found that 64% were unsure how to monitor their own usage. Alongside this, 55% of respondents said they expected to pay more for eco-friendly products – highlighting a lack of consumer knowledge as this is rarely the case. As many as 80% of people said they expect housebuilders to now develop homes that are environmentally friendly. It's clear that the market is ripe for change. Just over half (53%) of those asked said they were using an electric shower to manage their energy and water consumption. Triton is encouraging more homeowners, along with housebuilders and specifiers, to switch to electric showers. By doing so, this can lead to a significant drop in a home’s overall demand. For example, by opting for an electric shower instead of a mixer, an average family of four could save over 48,000 litres of water a year and reduce the home’s carbon footprint by 0.31 tonnes.

With all of this in mind, Triton is moving the dial on sustainability. Electric is the future of water heating, as only the water that is used is heated, helping to bring down energy and water use. All of Triton’s electric showers are A-rated energy efficient products and come in a range of styles to suit bathrooms of all shapes and sizes, giving homeowners the freedom to choose the lower impact option.

ROMAN'S LIBERTY BLACK GRID: THE PERFECT FIT FOR AN INFLUENCER

Shower enclosure designer and manufacturer Roman was delighted to support Instagram influencer, Frankie Walsworth, with her walk through shower area during the renovation of her 1850’s farmhouse.

Frankie, a veterinary physiotherapist and influencer, lives with her husband, Jack, and her 3 dogs, Bonny, Bear and Bodhi in the Yorkshire countryside. Frankie and her husband both have a passion for renovating and interiors as a hobby alongside their full-time jobs.

The walk through shower area is quite a unique space which came about as Frankie’s bedroom en-suite off her bedroom only had enough room for a sink and toilet. The couple used Pinterest for inspiration and liked the idea of housing a shower behind a panelled wall – they thought it was a great use of space.

Frankie had a clear vision from the outset of the modern country style that she wanted to create for her bedroom en suite walk through shower space – a mix of classic and contemporary. After trawling Pinterest and Instagram

"The walk through shower area is quite a unique space which came about as Frankie’s bedroom en-suite off her bedroom only had enough room for a sink and toilet."

for images of black metal and industrial black grid doors, Frankie stumbled across Roman’s Liberty Black Grid Hinged Doors which she instantly fell in love with!

Frankie Walsworth, commented: “We went for a long while without doors but this was always temporary and the space always felt unfinished. Now that the doors have been added I no longer flood the lounge when the shower tray overflows! The finish of the doors are beautiful; the perfect addition to any shower area. Our vibe is modern country but these beautiful doors wouldn't be out of place in a more modern or eclectic interior either.”

“It was an absolute pleasure to work with Frankie from start to finish. The end result was everything she hoped for and the Liberty Black Grid Doors were the perfect finishing touch” added Sophie Stanwix, Marketing Communications Manager at Roman Ltd.

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BRISTAN OPAC TMV3 COMMERCIAL SHOWERS

Easy fitting, maintenance, efficiency and infection control.

At Bristan we continually invest in new product development to ensure that our products excel in quality, safety and performance. That’s why we’ve recently improved our range of OPAC TMV3 Commercial Showers, designed with a host of new innovations to meet the needs of commercial sector environments.

With a new patented built-in thermal flush mechanism, the OPAC range is designed for easy infection control and anti-legionella regimes. What’s more, a new front mounted one-piece cartridge makes for simple servicing and commissioning.

And with TMV3 technology, you can rest assured that the highest level of safety and protection is guaranteed.

There’s a variety of options to choose from to suit your specification requirements — all of which quality tested in our UKAS accredited inhouse testing centre.

Discover the full range at www.bristan.com/specifiers-home/ opac-commercial-showers