A relaxed start to the autumn with Bassino and the Relax Lounger from Kaldewei

09/12

The days are gradually getting shorter and the Indian summer is just around the corner. Whereas summer is a time for active leisure pursuits, autumn is a good opportunity to withdraw to the cosy atmosphere of one’s own four walls again. Relaxation and regeneration are the order of the day. Wellness enthusiasts, for instance, are often big fans of floating, an activity familiar from hotels and thermal spas. Anyone who wants to let his worries float away at home can now enjoy this particularly relaxing experience in his own bathroom: the Bassino bathtub from Kaldewei is so big that you can actually float in the water.

Allure F-digital by Grohe: the digital water experience

09/12

With its digital products, Grohe is one of the pioneering forces in digital sanitaryware technology and has been continuously expanding this segment since Ondus was launched in 2008. As well as fittings for every kind of bathroom tap, the range also includes digital showers and kitchen fittings. Now Allure F-digital is set to become the new star of the technological bathroom.

Memento by Villeroy & Boch: The art of reductionism

08/12

Timeless style and a minimalistic design language: That’s how Villeroy & Boch distinguishes their product range Memento. Freed from all superfluous design details, Memento is about to bring strong pure lines to the bathroom.

Many men read on the loo, most women don't

08/12

While one out of every two men spends time reading on the loo, only one out of every four women tends to do so. That is the result of a representative survey conducted by Tempo. The study also showed that 51 percent of Germans prefer to read magazines on the loo, followed by the newspaper with 47 percent.

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20 years of Tara by Dornbracht: A design classic is celebrating its anniversary

08/12

When Dornbracht introduced Tara in 1992, two-handle fittings weren't really very trendy; the market was dominated by single-lever mixers. But the progressive concept with the characteristic cross handles quickly became the archetype of modern bath fittings.

EOOS and Eawag present toilet of the future

08/12

On the invitation of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Austrian design firm EOOS, together with the Eawag aquatic research institute of ETH Zurich, present a revolutionary new sanitation concept: the “diversion toilet”. In the competition the project was awarded with a Special recognition and $40,000 for their outstanding design of a toilet user interface.

Innovative Products for Bathroom Planners

08/12

This spring, many German sanitaryware manufacturers who develop products for “in front of the wall” didn’t just launch numerous products to fill gaps in their range: the abundance of new launches included some genuine innovations as well. With Selv, for instance, Dornbracht presented an innovative new series of fittings that undoubtedly has what it takes to become a bestseller à la Tara.

Traffic reports in your bathroom mirror: The free "b in touch" app by burgbad

08/12

Whether it's news, traffic, appointments, emails, weather or even your blood pressure: With the "b in touch" app, you can keep an eye on everything while shaving or putting on your makeup. It only takes one touch, and your mobile companion puts the news, weather and sports right onto your bathroom mirror.

Comfortable and safe shower experience with Keuco

07/12

The trend in bathrooms is towards generously sized showers and with shower trays that are flush with the floor. Besides an enjoyable shower experience, comfort and safety are of prime importance. With the fittings and accessories of the Plan and Elegance series, Keuco offers functional and aesthetic solutions that should help to make the everyday shower a special moment of well-being.

Intelligent bus systems: household help at the push of a button

07/12

Toilets in the bathroom and intercoms on the door were the innovations of yesteryear. In future, our houses will be equipped with a level of comfort that still seems like science fiction to many of us today. But even now, household appliances deploy a wealth of sophisticated technology to save energy and make our lives easier. This potential can be further increased with a central control system.