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HIDDEN BENEFITS
Paul Bailey of Grohe explores the many benefits that come from installing concealed bathroom systems in new developments.
grow, and it seems the shower space is set to transition from traditional exposed systems to more sleek and stylish concealed models where the services are hidden behind the wall. Bulky fittings and unattractive pipework can now be a thing of the past, offering homeowners the freedom to have a more streamlined and visually attractive bathroom design.
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Minimalist design has been in favour in the home over recent years, and there is no space where this is more prevalent than in the bathroom. A frequent design problem when planning a bathroom is how to make the most of space. As such, with space often considered a particularly valuable commod- ity in the bathroom, concealed shower valves are useful for example, if there is limited space in the showering area. From a consumer perspective, there are additional benefits such as easier and more conven- ient maintenance, as there is less exposed product to keep clean.
Thanks to design innovation from leading brands, concealed showering can equip the modern bathroom with the latest showering technology that will work beautifully in any bathroom style. Modern design doesn’t have to be synonymous with a contemporary bathroom look, as some market-leaders offer a variety of different shapes, controls and finishes in order to suit all bathrooms, from classical and heritage- style to on-trend or avant-garde designs. It is not only design flexibility that
IT’S NOT ONLY DESIGN FLEXIBILITY THAT CONCEALED SHOWERING CAN OFFER; IT CAN ALSO ALLOW HOUSEBUILDERS TO CREATE MORE PERSONALISED SPACES
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rends in the marketplace show that the demand for concealed bathroom products is continuing to
concealed showering can offer; it can also allow housebuilders to create more person- alised spaces. The positioning of a shower valve in an exposed system is limited by the length of the shower
hose, however this is eliminated with a concealed shower system. The freedom to create a truly bespoke shower space is enabled thanks to the concealed valve being able to be placed on an opposing wall away from the outlet.
Another USP of concealed systems is their capability to offer a multi-dimen- sional, high performance shower experience, which is in high demand due to the trend for walk-ins and wetrooms, as well as the desire to create a spa bathroom at home. Concealed systems can offer much more than just simple bath/shower combinations, allowing multiple outlets to work simultaneously, from head showers to hand showers and even body jets, for a premium shower experience.
Concealed showering is still alien territory for many housebuilders and
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