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BATHS, BASINS & WC’s
Comfort, hygiene and personality as drivers for bathroom design
designed with comfort and hygiene firmly in mind. In hotels, the design of the bathroom can make or break the establishment’s reputation and homeowners want to achieve the same levels of luxury in their own homes too. Domestic bathrooms are now extensions of our living spaces, spa-like retreats and places of sanctuary, even more so since the pandemic struck and we all found ourselves at home more and with no opportunity to visit actual spas. The sanitaryware chosen for these spaces
B Comment by Ben Bryden
Sales and Marketing Director, RAK Ceramics UK
therefore needs to perform on a functional as well as a visual level. No longer a purely practical space, the domestic bathroom is still very much a personal space, with homeowners often keen to inject their own personality on to its design and overall aesthetic. Trends in bath, basin and WCs are therefore
following these lines, combining all the practical elements that are so important in sanitaryware design, along with style points that turn the
Form follows function with RAK-Des B
ringing spa-inspired luxury to the domestic bathroom, RAK-Des from
RAK Ceramics is a collection that ensures this most private of spaces is as comfortable and relaxing as any of our living spaces, while never compensating on practicality. With clean, minimal lines for a sleek and
streamlined finish that emulates the hotel feel, one of the many highlights of RAK-Des is the versatile range of bowls and freestanding washbasins, ensuring a solution for every bathroom. Freestanding, wall-hung and countertop basins all
athrooms, whether in commercial or residential premises, should be
bathroom into a sanctuary. Material choice is important here; while ceramic is the go-to option for basins and WCs for its sheer versatility alone, for baths there is a shift towards composite that is smooth to the touch and luxurious. Add to this the heightened importance of hygiene, particularly apparent since the start of the pandemic, and anti- bacterial coatings on basins, sensor controls on WCs and general ease of cleaning is another trend we can expect to see continuing long into 2022. The way we use colour in our bathrooms is
changing too, as a way of adding personality to this most personal of spaces. There is such a lot of choice available to consumers now, often within a single bathroom range, that it isn’t necessary to choose an entire suite of sanitaryware in a single colourway; a washbasin bowl in cappuccino or matt black, for example can add huge visual interest. Colour doesn’t need to mean bold and bright either and the current trend takes a far subtler approach, with nature-inspired tones that serve to add character while creating a relaxed and tranquil vibe which is just is needed in these most turbulent of times.
feature beautifully ergonomic shapes crafted from quality ceramic. The washbasins can be combined with RAK-Joy
vanities and RAK-Precious countertops for perfect harmony in the bathroom. RAK-Precious provides a luxurious alternative to the functional ceramic white, with surfaces that emulate the natural properties of materials such as stone, marble and cement, bringing the trend for industrial styling into the bathroom in a functional way. With hidden fixations, the RAK-Des WC can
be wall-hung or installed back-to-wall and features the latest in flushing technology for the ultimate in
bathroom hygiene. RAK Ceramics WCs set new standards of hygiene and water efficiency, with uniquely engineered water flushing systems that effectively remove waste, helping to keep bathrooms fresh and hygienic. Using just 4 litres for the full flush and 2.5 litres for the half flush, water usage is reduced by a third and with no rims to harbour germs, cleaning is quick, easy and more hygienic.
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