There is marble, refined, ancient. There is traditional ceramic tile, an established presence in the bath environment. Then there is stoneware, practical and efficient, utilized for washstands, counters, cabinets. Not to mention the so-called “solid surfaces,” innovative and technologically advanced composites that have many virtues, including durability, strength and sustainability. What they all have in common is the pursuit of quality that goes beyond time, beyond fashions. Washbasins, sanitary fixtures, tubs and showers can thus be shaped in multiple forms that rely on material impact, an essential ingredient of their design.
Let’s start with marble, the protagonist of the Balnea collection (on cover) designed by Elisa Ossino for Salvatori. The various modules are very spacious and can be combined to give rise to a wide range of compositions to meet all needs: countertop, wall-mounted or freestanding washbasins, bathtubs, drawer units and showers. Thanks to the natural allure of the stone, all the modules can merge to create a safe, healthy space that is also practical and welcoming.
Noon is the new and revolutionary tub by Acquabella, made with Akron®. This material patented by the company combines the qualities of polyurethane with mineral additives, for an excellent result of high quality. The advantages are not just aesthetic but also and above all functional, including high resistance to impact and thermal stress, antibacterial and skid-proofing properties, for an extremely durable, hygienic and safe material.
The Japanese brand Hideo has presented a new collection of premium freestanding bathtubs, based on extensive research on forms, functions and materials. TR-1620/Trono is produced in Cristalplant® Biobased® Active, a pure material with a matte off-white texture, for a silky effect, that permits thin rounded borders and supple arches created with special shaping techniques.
Rigatino, designed by AL Studio, is the new freestanding washbasin by antoniolupi, with a cylindrical base that like the trunk of a tree rises from the ground to conclude in an elegant, natural top. The trunk can be made in solid wood or marble, while the basin at the top can be in marble, Flumood and Colormood, the exclusive material developed and produced by antoniolupi that combines excellent technical characteristics with a soft-touch surface for an extraordinary sensorial effect.
Rak-Batu is the new collection of washstands by Rak Ceramics, presented with a new artistic glaze obtained by adding mica particles in the mix (a family of minerals that includes muscovite). It comes in round, oval and rectangular shapes, for a total of nine models obtained by combining natural materials like wood, stone and rattan.
The new Les Petites collection from Ceramica Cielo, designed by Andrea Parisio and Giuseppe Pezzano, is made for smaller bathrooms. The essential metal structure supports the basin and the counter, both in ceramic, on two different levels. In the image, the rectangular countertop model in the Arenaria finish, combined with the Zip mirror.
The Geberit AquaClean Sela bidet-toilet combines normal functioning with use as a bidet. It is available in the new ceramic version with a matte white finish, bringing a soft touch to the bathroom. The automatic opening mechanism of the seat, the remote control and the wall-mounted control panel, the system of ambient lighting, the oscillating spray and separate lady spray, with the possibility of adjustment of the position of the nozzle and the temperature of the water, ensure maximum comfort in the bathroom.
Cosentino presents the new Le Chic collection, which utilizes the advanced Silestone® technology for high technical performance: maximum resistance to stains, impacts and scratches, with minimum absorption of liquids. To obtain detailed designs full of depth with complex grain and veins, the Spanish company relies on an innovative system based on molding to generate particles and minerals in a wide range of sizes, from which it is possible to create a number of different textures.
Duravit presents SensoWash® D-Neo, a toilet with a compact electronic seat that besides the standard functions provides a warming system. The product guarantees maximum safety through various measures of construction, including the use of particularly hygienic materials like stainless steel, with its antimicrobial properties. The Rimless® technology, for optimized geometry inside the basin and the siphon, and the effective HygieneGlaze antibacterial ceramic finish offer optimal hygiene. After six hours about 90% of bacteria are eliminated, reaching a level of 99.9% after 24 hours.
