Axor Universal Accessories

Axor Universal Accessories is a new collection designed by Antonio Citterio.  The collection complements the existing Axor collections with their soft shapes and clean lines.  

Axor Universal is a modular system that offers a wide choice of use and can be used individually or together, such as the rail can be either a towel rack or as a base for other accessories within the range such as the soap dish or tooth brush tumbler.  An additional bonus is if you find you need more accessories you can add more to the modular system later. 

Axor Citterio E with Axor Universal Accessories, Axor Massaud basin

Axor Universal Accessories with Axor Citterio E

Axor Universal Accessories Shelf

Axor Universal Accessories Rail

Axor Universal Accessories Towel Holder

Axor Universal Accessories Liquid Soap Dispenser

Axor Universal Accessories Toothbrush Holder

Axor Universal Accessories Toilet Brush Holder

 
Come and see our showroom in Maidenhead and talk to us about our design and installation service.  If you have your own installer we offer a design and supply service.  Whether you want a modern wet room or a traditional bathroom we can create the perfect bathroom to suit your lifestyle.

Our Creative Director was a KBBR Bathroom Designer of the Year Finalist 2013, 2012, and 2011.

The Soak Supersale - January + February 2014

The Soak Supersale takes place between 2 January - 28 February 2014 and features:

• Aqata
• Axor IBox
• Dansani
• Duravit
• Geberit
• Hansgrohe
• Roman
• The Shower Lab

Plus fantastic ex-display offers - 

• Axor Urquiola
• Catalano Muse
• Duravit Happy D
• Duravit PuraVida
• Duravit X-Large
• Gessi Rettangolo
• Roman Sculptures Shower Enclosure
• St James Sanitaryware + BSM + Taps
• Victoria + Albert Cheshire

Tips for Saving Water

We can all save water if we put our mind to it.  If you remember to do at least one of these it can become a good habit and will reduce your use of water.  

• When washing your hands or shaving don’t leave the tap running, run a small amount of water into a mug and use this to dip your toothbrush into - this soon becomes a habit (a good one!)
• Dripping taps, cisterns etc are not only irritating they waste thousands of gallons every year, so replace the seals or call your local plumber
• A full bath needs can use up to 80 litres of water, just run a slightly lower bath - every little helps!
• A quick shower uses less water than a bath and refreshes you speedily
• Flushing the toilet uses lots of drinking water, so does it need to flushed all the time?
• How often do you need to wash your car?  Use recycled water from rainwater butts
• Think green - recycle rain water through water butts, available via your local council or garden centre, or if you can, recycle your bath water using a long hose
• In summer when it is hot water only in the evening when it has cooled down, preferably using recycled rain water

Climate protection starts with showering and an ecological approach to hand washing. As a champion of the value of water, Hansgrohe assumes a pioneering role in dealing with this precious resource. Hansgrohe mixers and showers are fitted with the EcoSmart technology and require up to 60% less water than conventional products – and without any loss of comfort.  Lower hot water consumption means a lower energy requirement = fewer CO₂ emissions and lower costs.

Hansgrohe Raindance 120 EcoSmart Shower

Thanks to the enrichment of water with air, EcoSmart equals showering pleasure and you will feel the difference on your skin. Eco? Logical. 

ISH 2013 Part 2

Final part of our trip to ISH 2013, which by now was somewhat railroaded by heavy snow closing the airport, meaning we were stranded in Frankfurt for the night, with no hotel booked!  After several lengthy phone calls to our airline, much hassle etc we found rooms, but this had curtailed the time spent at the Fair.

Baths by Aquamass

All sort of brightly coloured, fun and funky designs from French company Aquamass.

Flaminia

Funky furniture and designs from Flaminia - we're loving the cookie cutter / quiche dish basins!

Moving onto a busy Dansani stand which stunningly showcased their units including a few prototypes as well as new colours and styles to their existing ranges; Calidris, Curvo, Zaro, Luna and Mido and Special Collection.

Dansani at ISH 2013

Dansani at ISH 2013

Now we come to the Victoria + Albert stand.  A beautifully understated stand that unveiled their new ranges of baths which were just waiting for us to try out, so we did!  We can tell you how comfortable they are, even climbing in and out in winter gear in trepidation of marking them.  With scuffs easily rubbed out being a feature of the Quarrycast© material the baths are made from, our minds were put at ease.

Drayton

the new Drayton re-works the original slipper bath adding modern refinements of a stylish rim, but keeping the comfort of the iconic reclining slipper bath we know and love.

The new Staffordshire Bath Shower Mixer in Chrome enhances any freestanding traditional styled bath.

Drayton basin on a furniture unit

New Drayton basin sitting on bespoke furniture (furniture is not for sale).

Close up of Victoria + Albert Drayton basin

Victoria + Alberts Drayton basin with a classic rimmed bowl shape, reminiscent of bygone years with all the praciticallity of a modern design and finish.

Victoria and Albert Radford Bath with Staffordshire Bath Mixer

Also new from Victoria and Albert is the opulent double-ended Radford bath also shown here with a Staffordshire Bath Mixer.

The Staffordshire Bath / Shower Mixer with Freestanding Standpipes in brushed chrome.

The complementing traditional styled Radford Basin on bespoke furniture (furniture is not for sale)

The Radford Collection from Victoria + Albert on display at ISH 2013.

The Cabrits bath from Victoria and Albert at ISH 2013

The Cabrits bath is contoured to fit the body and offers enhanced support for bathers.   A cosy and comfortable bath that would enhance any bathroom.

Victoria and Albert's Mozzano bath at ISH 2013

 The new Mozzano bath - you miss some of the incline on the back in this image which you can see more clearly here ...

Mozzano Bath from Victoria and Albert

A beautifully crafted rimless freestanding bath, with curves and ergonomic design. The 1644mm length makes it ideal for compact bathroom spaces.

Our thoughts on Frankfurt; many of the giants of the bathroom world including Duravit, Bette and Dansani have re-tweaked / re-invented / re-vamped their ranges by slimming them down and making them current for the 21st Century.  Hansgrohe Select combines stylish appearance that is a excellent for ageing customers with stiff fingers but also much less intrusive on the wall for younger clients, winner all round.