washroom is often the only space where they can pause and reset. In response, facilities managers are focussing more on things like lighting, acoustics and materials that create a more soothing, restorative environment.
At the same time, there’s growing recognition of the need to support employees with active, sustainable routines. Showers, lockers and changing areas make it easier for people to commute by bike or on foot, helping them feel refreshed and ready for the day. These practical upgrades don’t just remove barriers to healthier habits; they also contribute to workplace morale, productivity and a culture of care.
Small details make a big difference The physical features of a washroom have a direct impact on how it feels to use. At Armitage Shanks, we’ve spent years refining our collections to offer both visual appeal and sensory comfort.
Taking the shape of a basin as an example, a soft, rounded edge feels less clinical and more welcoming. Our sensor-activated Sensorflow E taps and Electronic Flushplates improve hygiene while offering a quieter, smoother user experience, perfect for shared spaces where calm is at a premium.
In practical terms, the availability of Sensorflow E as battery powered – in addition to mains – opens up this technology to smaller businesses and therefore more workers. These types of companies might need to convert an under-used space into a washroom, and may not have access to mains power, unlike a new build or major office refurbishment.
Whether it’s the elegant geometry of our Edit basins, the intuitive technology of our Sensorflow E taps, or the smart hygiene design of our ProSys in-wall system and AquaBlade flushing technology, which features in our Edit toilets, every Armitage Shanks product is built with user experience, wellbeing and hygiene in mind.
Use aesthetics to create calm Beyond the functional side of design, the look and feel of a space influences how people respond to it too. Often taking their aesthetic cues from the home and hospitality venues, washrooms today have a role to play in creating a sense of ease, with softer lighting and muted palettes.
This also extends to accessible washrooms, where more consideration is being given to aesthetics and wellbeing. For example, complete Doc M packs from Armitage Shanks are now available with silk black finish grab rails and a full suite of accessories in the same black finish from flush plates to clothes hooks, to provide a stylish and co-ordinated look. This not only provides the much-needed contrast for visually impaired users, while delivering a stylish, sophisticated look.
Leading in design. Built for people. At Armitage Shanks, we have always believed that good design does more than look the part – it makes life better. That’s why every product in our commercial washroom portfolio is developed with the user in mind.
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