Declan Giles, Author at BATHHOUSE

Mar 28

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Bathrooms In Focus – Hansgrohe Technologies

By Declan Giles | Newsletter

People love it when products improve their daily lives and make it more convenient. Sometimes it’s the tiny, hidden technologies that make a massive difference.

This time out in Bathrooms In Focus we’re going to take a look at some of the innovative technologies included in many of Hansgrohe’s products that make their taps and showers a joy to use along with being easier to clean and more economical.

Hansgrohe CoolStart - Rebis E (Matt Black)

CoolStart mixers are eco-friendly, only running cold water when the handle is centred – whereas with standard mixers, energy is consumed immediately.

With CoolStart, your plumbing doesn’t get filled with unneeded hot water. The result: using fewer resources, CO2 emissions, and saving money. For hotels, the savings potential is considerable.

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Climate protection starts with showering, ecological action with hand washing. Hansgrohe showers and mixers fitted with EcoSmart technology use up to 60% less water than commercial products. EcoSmart reduces water and energy costs and saves valuable resources, sure to please everyone: private individuals, hoteliers, sports facilities operators, and many more.

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Pressing is often easier than turning. Select is the name of the technology where a small button brings a great amount of comfort into your own four walls. Whether in the bathroom or the kitchen, products with a Select push button boast intuitive water controls and a minimalist tap and shower design.

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CoolContact technology ensures a thermostatic mixer’s case cannot heat up. The added ‘internal’ safety mechanism prevents pain or burning when you touch the product. Hands on: This premium water regulator is always nice to touch, making showering and bathing even more care-free, especially for children and the elderly.

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The sBox bath ensures feel-good relaxation with many benefits: The long, easy-to-extend hose guarantees room to move and convenient use of the hand shower. Our specialists can quickly install this innovative shower hose solution. The system takes up little room, is low maintenance and is a joy for experts and customers alike.

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Hard water, dirt, cleaning agents: Your taps and showers need to withstand quite a lot on a day-to-day basis. However with Quickclean technology residue disappears in an instant, the aerators on QuickClean taps and the jets on QuickClean showers are fitted with flexible silicone nozzles, where dirt and limescale can be rubbed off effortlessly.

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Feb 28

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Bathrooms In Focus – Laufen

By Declan Giles | Newsletter

This edition of Bathrooms In Focus is highlighting some iconic collections from a true giant of the bathroom industry, Laufen.

For over 125 years, Laufen has been using the oldest malleable material known to man to make innovative sanitary products in their state-of-the-art plants.

What makes Laufen products unique at the first glance is that their Swiss design unites two major design trends: emotional Italian design from the south and the northern tradition of design precision and clarity.

A complete bathroom project inspired by the iconic design of Kartell together with the quality of Laufen.

On one hand, Kartell, Italian, creative, colourful and iconic. The family company that has marked the history of design and revolutionised furnishing in the use of plastic materials for over 60 years.

On the other, Laufen, Swiss, rigorous and reliable.

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The design of the Laufen Palomba Collection recalls small inlets or pebbles shaped by the eternal movement of the sea, expertly transformed into ceramic.

All elements of the collection harmonise with one another as each one of them bears the signature of the Italian designer couple, Ludovica & Roberto Palomba.

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The extraordinary design potential of Laufen’s revolutionary SaphirKeramik reveals itself in the bathroom collection Val. Simple architectural lines, extremely narrow edges and fine surface structures make the washbasins of this collection globally unique.

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The internationally acclaimed and eclectic designer Patricia Urquiola reveals the third generation of Laufen’s Saphirkeramik – she is taking this extraordinary material with great sensitivity into a third dimension – creating this new collection with the name: SONAR.

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Laufen The New Classic Sanitary Ware Collection

Laufen The New Classic Freestanding Bath

A collection of perfectly shaped innovations for the bathroom. The New Classic radiates the practicality of the harmonious form and combines it with contemporary style.

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Jan 23

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Bathrooms In Focus – Hansgrohe AXOR

By Declan Giles | Newsletter

For more than 25 years, Hansgrohe AXOR has conceived and manufactured iconic objects for luxurious bathrooms and kitchens. Developed in collaboration with world-renowed designers AXOR products come in a variety of styles.

We’re going to take a look at some of the products and services that make Hansgrohe AXOR one of the leading brassware brands today.

Axor One - Mixer, Bath Spout & Hand Shower

Axor One - Single lever bath mixer floor-standing

AXOR One. A bathroom collection so elegant, elemental and pure, it could be realised only through radical innovation.

Available in Chrome, Matt Black, 15 AXOR FinishPlus colours & 6 further colours with the AXOR Signature service, the collection brings timeless distinctive design to any bathroom.

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Hansgrohe – Axor Starck V Brassware Collection

Hansgrohe – Axor Massaud Brassware Collection

Hansgrohe – Axor Starck Organic Brassware Collection

Hansgrohe – Axor Starck Brassware Collection

Hansgrohe – Axor Citterio Brassware Collection

For AXOR, a true icon must be placeless. It must inhabit different spaces, shape different worlds, express different personalities, all while remaining true to itself.

Since 1993, AXOR has collaborated with world-renowned designers to create bathroom and kitchen objects of such distinctiveness, excellence and forward-thinking that they stand the test of time and place. Eventually becoming AXOR Icons.

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AXOR has developed AXOR Conscious Showers to make the ritual of showering both pleasurable and responsible. The showers meet specific requirements for sustainable water use while setting the highest aesthetic standard.

AXOR Conscious Showers personally express one’s conscious approach to the precious things in life.

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Hansgrohe AXOR offer MyEdition, which along with other individualisation services, such as engravings and labelling, allow the ultimate in personalisation for both home and commercial bathroom spaces.

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Nov 29

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Bathrooms In Focus – Gessi Origini

By Declan Giles | Newsletter

In this edition of Bathrooms In Focus we’re taking a look at the new bathroom collection debuted at Salone del Mobile Milano by Gessi.

Origini – The New Shape of Colour.

Gessi transforms characters into colours and presents five triads associating them with as many personalities.

Warm – Cypress / Warm Bronze / Dark Bronze
Neutral – Greige / Finox Brushed Nickel / Nickel
Accent – Ocra / Matt Black / Brushed Brass
Materic – Coral / Black Metal / Brushed Copper
Nature – Agave / Black Metal Brushed / Chrome

Origini offers, for the first time, the inspiration and freedom to create the most intimate place of living, according to the personality of those who live it.

Gessi translates different personalities into colours and associates identified character profiles with five chromatic-material triads comprising various elements to be combined as desired.

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Simple forms and large shower head volumes work together with slender tubular elements. The circle is repeated harmoniously and regularly throughout the collection and finds a solution to the interplay of contrasts in the wall-mounted controls.

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In the Origini collection, rigour and softness, lightness and solidity, formal cleanliness and decoration live together through the geometric shape of the circle.

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Gessi have returned to the origins, to the archetypal forms and materials of the past with this innovative collection for a new level of contemporary well-being.

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Oct 25

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Bathrooms In Focus – Accessories

By Declan Giles | Newsletter

In this edition of Bathrooms In Focus we’re drawing your attention to some of the smaller, but essential, elements in your bathroom. Accessories have the power to give your bathroom a sophisticated consistent theme, be that by having the same finish or by following the same design language as the existing brass and sanitary ware.

Below are some examples of modern and traditional accessories in various finishes that can provide this finishing touch to your bathroom environment. Enjoy!

Decor Walther - Black Stone - Toilet Brush Set

The Philosophy Of Discreet Luxury.

These words sum up what sets Decor Walther apart from the norm. Their quality and design express this most vividly. The aesthetic language of their products is neither overtly trendy, nor historicized or overloaded. It is best described as timeless, but in an understated way.

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Geesa is a specialist in high-quality bathroom accessories with sophisticated design and eye for detail. Design is an important guiding principle in everything they do, without losing functionality. Most of their products are made from heavily chrome-plated brass, which ensures that they remain corrosion-resistant for many years.

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Lefroy Brooks - Fifth Wall Mounted Brush & Pot

Spanning a century, from the Edwardian era through to the modern day. Lefroy Brooks produces classic products that stand the test of time. Beautifully made, beautifully practical and remain beautiful today.

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Gessi has been designing and manufacturing exclusive bathroom fittings and furnishings for almost 30 years. Today, the Gessi brand is acknowledged worldwide for its fashionable bathroom designs, with their accessories completing the look of these stunning ranges.

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For contemporary bathroom design, Crosswater offers an expertly curated selection of innovative bathroom products. Their accessories collections are no exception, with fully comprehensive and ultra-modern bathroom offerings.

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Sep 30

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Bathrooms In Focus – Towel Warmers

By Declan Giles | Newsletter

Whether it is a timeless classic or the latest in energy efficient designs. Towel warmers don’t bring only practicality to your bathroom but add style, desirability, uniqueness, originality and innovation.

WIth each material bringing their own benefits: the ever popular Mild Steel’s initial cost effectiveness and abilty to be easily crafted into unique designs, to Stainless Steel’s long lasting robustness and Aluminium’s outstanding conductive qualities, thus making it a brilliant option in terms of energy and fuel efficiency.

In this Bathrooms In Focus we take a look at all the above… enjoy!

Bard & Brazier’s vision has always been to create beautifully bespoke, handmade towel warmers. Their focus, to ensure every rail is held to the same exceptional standard. Each product range has something unique in its makeup; from the integral, invisible valves in the D-Rail to the Baronial’s huge ball joints, this dedication to design and innovation is intrinsic in their towel warmers.

Exclusively using silver solder, which provides cleaner, stronger joints, as well as a variety of twelve stunning finishes, ranging from Polished Copper to Oil Rubbed Bronze – every finish capturing a different feel entirely.

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Reina are a leading supplier of designer radiators and heated towel rails.

With a selection of colours and materials their range of designer models are sure to encompass the perfect design for you, no matter what shape, style or size you are looking for.

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Across the spectrum, Vogue’s designs reach from the authentically classic to the innovatively contemporary. Whether you need a bold eye catching centrepiece or a sleek minimal addition to your space, their catalogue will cater for every customer.

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The comprehensive range from Eastbrook includes many unique radiators that feature clean modern designs incorporating flat or curved panels, chrome detailing and optional towel hangers for additional functionality.

Eastbrook offer most, if not all, of their range of beautifully understated matt finishes from stock, including Matt Anthracite, White & Black.

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Create that perfect finish with distinctive valves to complement your towel warmer. Or where possible, add further functionality with touch or programable thermostatic heating elements.

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Aug 03

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Bathrooms In Focus – New Portfolio Projects

By Declan Giles | Newsletter

Looking for bathroom inspiration? Look no further.

Over the past while we have been re-visiting our clients’ bathrooms and collecting images to add to our extensive portfolio section. In this edition of Bathrooms In Focus we thought we’d bring some of these beauties to your attention.

Whether it’s commercial or residential; modern, transitional or traditional. Irrespective of space or layout challenges we have the experience and expertise to create your dream bathroom environment.

Master Ensuite – Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow

Master Ensuite – Monkstown, Co. Dublin

Master Ensuite – Clonskeagh, Dublin 14

Master Ensuite – Ashford, Co. Wicklow

Family Bathroom – South Co. Dublin

The Mayson Hotel – Dublin 1

Further images of the above and other projects are available in our Portfolio section on our website.

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Aug 01

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Bathrooms In Focus – Mirror Cabinets

By Declan Giles | Newsletter

Having briefly been mentioned in our “Maximising Space” edition of Bathrooms In Focus, this time we’re taking a more in depth look at mirror cabinets.

An ideal combination of a vanity mirror along with the practicality of providing additional storage space. Mirror cabinets store all our essential bathroom items at eye level, maintaining order, making things easier to find and thus saving you time.

Often coming equiped with additional features like chargers and LED lighting, mirror cabinets are in an integral element for any bathroom environment.

Mastella mirror cabinets: Ideal for bathroom interiors that seek to be special, but nonetheless practical and functional in the extreme.

Plenty of storage space behind the mirror doors, afforded with elegant glass shelves. Available in stylish matte or gloss lacquer; warm and sinuous Tranché wood-grain finishes.

The final touch, for ad hoc lighting solutions, combining it with a choice of light fitting from the selection offered by Mastella.

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Falper mirrors are made with unconditioned quality. Available in a large number of configurations and sizes. They are embellished with superior details, accessories and workmanship in order to satisfy the most particular project and functional needs.

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HiB’s wide range of bathroom cabinets come in a number of styles, sizes and are packed with features like LED illumination, charging sockets, soft close hinges and much more.

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Mirrored cabinets following the design language of Laufen’s bathroom furniture ranges add style and convenience to any bathroom. Available in numerous configurations it allows you to store away all your cleaning products and beauty items freeing up space in your bathroom.

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With their exquisite yet understated design and the wide range of functions they offer, the Geberit mirrored cabinets integrate seamlessly into virtually any bathroom. They also provide practical storage space for a tidy bathroom that boosts well-being.

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Jul 06

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Bathrooms In Focus – 316 Stainless Steel Brassware

By Declan Giles | Newsletter

This time around Bathrooms In Focus is highlighting the material 316 Stainless Steel.

Classed as ‘marine grade’, 316 stainless steel has a composition that enables superior corrosion resistance, impact resistance and durability.

By using lead-free stainless steel, alongside precision manufacturing and strict quality controls, industry leading brands like Zazzeri, Crosswater, Gessi & Zucchetti can produce extremely smooth internal water channels that prevent bacteria build-up and offer ultimate hygiene.

Also 316 stainless steel is a sustainable raw material that is 100% recyclable. It can be regenerated and reused time and time again without any reduction in quality.

Zazzeri Z316 - Bathtub Set on Tubes Shower Set

Z316 is a collection of bathroom fittings designed and manufactured with essential forms, no surplus of material, free to express a simple design and the essence of an idea.

Zazzeri wanted to seize the basic soul of this material by converting it into a wide and thorough offer of items for your bathroom being completely made of AISI 316/L stainless steel in its brushed finishing.

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Crosswater has expanded its bathroom offering with the launch of 3ONE6, an extensive brassware collection crafted from 316 stainless steel.

3ONE6 boasts contemporary design, premium precision finish, and engineered performance.

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The Gessi316 collection is the response to Gessi’s research for a precious and noble material that is durable, resistant and beautiful. Gessi sought for an element that could, with simplicity from taps to accessories, produce a design of visual immediacy and essential refinement.

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Helm by Zucchetti began from pure geometric shapes, combining them to create a versatile line with broad appeal that is particularly well suited to the world of architecture. It provides different solutions in all types of spaces both private and public.

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May 19

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Bathrooms In Focus – Acquabella

By Declan Giles | Newsletter

You imagine, Acquabella creates.

In this Bathrooms In Focus we’re going to highlight a new avant-garde decorative concept from Acquabella allowing you to design your bathroom with: made-to-measure shower trays, bathroom countertops, basins, panels, bathtubs and more. The result is modern, elegant bathrooms designed by and for people.

A number of the new console collections from Acquabella offer the possibility of creating fully personalised units. Varying sizes formations, basin placements & colour / texture finishes, giving you the power to make something truly unique and personal.

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