More design option due to matt surfaces

05/19

The trend towards matt surfaces is expanding the range of products offered by the manufacturers and it offers bathroom planners additional possibilities in the design of the bathroom.

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Solid wood furniture in the bathroom can defy moisture and wetness

04/19

Furniture made of solid wood create a cosy, homely atmosphere – even in the bathroom. To ensure that the fluctuations in temperature and humidity prevailing here do not disturb the natural wood furniture, they should be treated with an environmentally friendly water-based paint, oils or waxes.

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Matt or transparent: Alape presents expressive surfaces

04/19

At ISH in Frankfurt, Germany, Alape has showcased dish basins with two new surfaces: “Terra” captivates with its matt powdery novelty surface and finely coordinated pastel colour nuances while “Aqua” has a transparent surface reminiscent of glass and dark rich blue and green hues.

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Body & Soul: Peter Ippolito about the bathroom as a material-oriented world of experience

02/19

As a material-oriented world of experience, the bathroom is the perfect place to harmonize body and soul.

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Michael Schmidt about color, surface and material as fourth dimension in design and architecture

02/19

Colour and finish have always been the fourth dimension of product design, architecture and interior design. Without this dimension, the story hasn‘t been told to the end.

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Thomas Richter about surface as second dimension to product design

02/19

In addition to its form, the interplay of a product’s materials and colours also has a crucial impact on how it is perceived and its effect on the style.

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Alain Reymond about materials as a driving factor of aesthetic and new forms

02/19

A material innovation can eliminate the limitations of product processes and lead not just to new forms but to a totally new aesthetic.

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rgb by Burgbad: furniture made of colour and light

12/18

Burgbad presents Stefan Diez’s design for an innovative furniture system that makes volume transparent. Coloured glass and a flexible, easy-to-install mounting system open up new creative options.

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Wallpapers for the home wellness oasis

09/18

If you’re looking to make a quick and straightforward change in your bathroom, it’s definitely worth considering wallpapers. With their modern patterns and unusual colour combinations, they provide a stylish alternative to bathroom tiles.

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Sonar: Patricia Urquiola designs the third generation of SaphirKeramik for Laufen

06/17

Sonar is the new new collection – including washstands and bathtubs – from Laufen in SaphirKeramik, designed by Particia Urquiola.

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Rehau Crystal Mirror: mirror yes, glas no

05/17

With the Rauvisio crystal surface, Rehau is committed to the material glass. The polymer glass laminate stands out for a range of advantages compared with real glass - even as mirror.

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Interview with designer Partick Frey: “I wanted to create a feeling of softness and warmth.”

04/17

In the interview Patrick Frey talks about the creation of the Villeroy & Boch Finion collection.

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Duravit: ceramic glaze against germs in sanitary areas

09/16

Whether at the workplace, sports facilities or airports, hygiene requirements are high in both public and semi-public buildings. This is why they are an essential part of the respective building concept.

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Design concept by Bette:
A steel bath dressed in fabric

04/16

The German steel-enamel specialist Bette wants to bring the subject of opulence to the bathroom in a new way with the design concept of a bathtub clothed in fabric.

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Twice by Alape: A double washstand with a functional design

04/16

The new double washstand Twice by Alape combines high functionality with a sleek design. The design by Sieger Design meets the demand for washplaces that could be used by two persons at the same time.

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Bathroom concepts: The bathtub as centrepiece

02/16

When it comes to new bathroom furniture, the free-standing bathtub is right at the top of the wish list. There is hardly another bathroom product with such a lasting effect on the room. The trend towards the free-standing tub is now also catching on in renovations.

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A Look Behind the Scenes:
The Axor Manufaktur in the Black Forest

11/15

Since 2002, employees of Axor Manufaktur have been individualizing taps, shower heads and accessories for private customers and global projects. The possibilities range from special finishes to engravings and length adaptations.

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Avorio and Cemento: Two new design lines for Rauvisio mineral

08/15

With Avorio and Cemento, Rehau has expanded its Rauvisio mineral portfolio and opened up whole new worlds of design possibilities for its customers – from the evenly textured elegance of antiqui-ty all the way to concrete, the material of the modern age

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That’s hard: The new SaphirKeramik by Laufen

11/14

With its SaphirKeramik, Laufen has presented a material innovation. The new sanitary ceramic is extremely hard and stable thanks to the addition of the material corundum and opens up completely new possibilities in bathroom design.

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Interview Konstantin Grcic: "The prospect of working with a new material, certainly gave the project an extra edge."

10/14

With SaphirKeramik from Laufen, a new material is being launched on the market. The hardness of this material permits shapes which were previously not possible. Together with Konstantin Grcic the Swiss-based company hat designed a series of new products with this ceramic.

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