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particularly in compact spaces. They are straightforward to install in around one to two hours, subject to any minor adjustments that might be necessary for the water and power supplies, and can offer enhanced hygiene through touchless operation via apps or remote controls. Despite the sophisticated functionality, they are incredibly easy to use, and very easy to clean and maintain too.
Some solutions offer an ergonomic, rimless ceramic design that ensures optimum cleaning of the pan, easy cleaning and uncompromising hygiene for the user. They also include heated water for a comfortable cleansing experience and an automatic descaling programme for hassle- free maintenance.
Sustainable solutions In addition, shower toilets tick the box for sustainability in more ways than one – an increasingly important feature for any solution, particularly when considering BREEAM and other green project goals. Cleaning with water is not just hygienic and more gentle than cleaning with toilet paper, but it also eradicates toilet paper use, as well as reducing water use. The average
household uses around 27.5 kg of toilet paper per year and opting for a shower toilet will reduce the amount of wood used for toilet paper by 61 kg per year. In addition, the production of toilet paper requires 2,350 litres of water per year for one household. In contrast, some offer spray functionality which consumes only 1,500 litres of water, saving 850 litres each year. These shower toilets perform well in the life cycle assessment, with studies showing that the additional water consumption for the shower function is hardly worth noting in comparison to the impact of toilet paper production and the electricity consumption for heating water.
Overcoming challenges With all of these key drivers in mind, as perceptions continue to evolve, shower toilets are set to become a staple of modern bathroom design. The last remaining challenge is to overcome inertia and outdated thinking and embrace a design- led, feature-enhancing solution for any high end project.
Sophie Weston is head of marketing at Geberit
Harmonious colour in the bathroom with KEUCO EDITION 11 ART
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EUCO has launched their new EDITION 11 ART series with its tone- on-tone colour concept that creates stunning bathroom furniture: delicate in design yet solid in structure. Colour options are bold and distinctive all the products are available in White, Sand, Manhattan, Blue Satin, and Smoke,
ensuring consistency across all surfaces, and materials.
The focus is placed on the centrepiece of every bathroom, the washbasin and vanity, the delicate and exceptionally thin edges of the washbasin visually blend into the vanity to make it look as if it is a single unit. This is available as a single or double washbasin solution, in two widths and a choice of one or two drawers. The interior of the EDITION 11 ART drawers are completed in elegant carbon black, and additional carbon black storage boxes blend in seamlessly, while veneer versions echo the look of the veneered body. These storage solutions can be used for both vanity units and side units. Additional storage options,
include tall units, with transparent glass
shelving and long mirrors which discretely disguise two handy shelves. An illuminated circular mirror can be placed above the vanity, or if additional storage is needed the SOMARIS mirror cabinet, is ideal as the side panels of the SOMARIS cabinets are available in the x216 RAL Classic
colours and can be matched to the EDITION 11 ART furniture.
The colour concept of EDITION 11 ART continues as the furniture’s side handle is available in the same fi nishes as other KEUCO fi ttings and accessories: brushed red gold, brushed brass, brushed titanium black, aluminium fi nish, and stainless-steel fi nish, as well as deep black matt or chrome.
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