Luxury bath and kitchen fixture manufacturer GRAFF expands its Art of Bath portfolio with its new bathroom brassware featuring cutting-edge sensor technology. Launching in July 2024, GRAFF’s touch-free sensor mixers respond to a simple wave of the hand to control the flow of water to provide a sleek, hygienic solution for contemporary bathrooms.
Designed to meet the demands of public bathrooms, GRAFF’s sensor taps feature an intuitive, discreet design and modern silhouette to enhance interiors and provide a luxurious experience. The touch-free technology prevents wear and tear of handles and fixture surfaces, ensuring longevity and easy maintenance, while its versatile design complements an array on interior design styles.
GRAFF Founder and CEO, Ziggy Kulig, comments: “The contemporary profile of our sensor taps is supported by our advanced technology and engineering expertise, instilling a sense of confidence and assuring hygienic ease and reliability. These taps are engineered for convenience and conservation – water only flows when the sensor is activated – eliminating the waste of water that occurs when taps are left running.”
Designed to maintain a pristine environment where hygiene is of the utmost importance, the sensor taps are available in GRAFF’s full selection of fine handcrafted finishes, providing a range of styles to suit any interior. For optimal performance and truly elevated design, GRAFF’s Steelnox Satin Nickel finish is designed to prevent fingerprints and water spots.
GRAFF’s captivating designs are supported by use of the highest-quality materials, a rich heritage of European craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. Expertly pairing water-saving technology with versatile, minimalist design, the new sensor taps lead GRAFF’s mission for a greener future.
About GRAFF
GRAFF’s luxury taps and shower collections elevate the bath space with designs that are both timeless and cutting-edge, complementing endless architectural and interior styles. Available in 21 luxury finishes such as Brushed Brass, Polished Nickel, and 24K Gold, and with a choice of three Tuscan marble inserts, GRAFF basin mixer or shower controls offer bespoke and unique customisation possibilities. Backed by a rich heritage of European artisanship, GRAFF products transform the bath space into a masterpiece of tranquillity, wellness, and spa like experience. With a focus on design, sustainability, and high technology, GRAFF caters to the senses with features such as chromotherapy, bringing bath and shower experiences to luxurious heights.
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Luxury brass hardware and accessories manufacturer, Armac Martin, has introduced a new brand identity to celebrate 95 years of British manufacturing.
The fourth-generation family business, which has been expertly crafting the highest quality products in Birmingham since 1929, has unveiled the latest evolution of its brand with a new look and feel across all touchpoints.
This includes a refreshed website, a redesigned finish box featuring four distinct new finishes, the release of its 2024/25 product guide, and a debut annual edition of its interior lookbook, The Journal.
A contemporary monogram and complementary colour palette have been thoughtfully designed to highlight the character and warmth of the brand, whilst also reflecting Armac Martin’s longstanding commitment to crafting the highest quality brass products for the defining details.
Central to the rebrand is a new and intuitive categorisation of Armac Martin’s extensive portfolio of collections and finishes, which offers a simplified framework to easily specify and order its products, designs and finishes across different styles and price points.
The three overarching categories include Signature, Speciality, and Luxe, each reflecting the level of processes and skills required to expertly craft each product and finish.
Richard McGrail, CEO of Armac Martin, said: “We are extremely proud of our heritage, which has paved the way for the exciting new chapter that we are embarking on.
“The longstanding loyalty of our customers has been integral to our continued growth over the last 95 years, and we look forward to receiving their feedback on our new brand identity over the coming weeks.”
About Armac Martin
Armac Martin design and manufacture some of the world’s finest brass cabinet hardware, for the world's finest interiors. Established in 1929 in Birmingham, England. Armac Martin's reputation is built on quality from skills passed down from generation to generation. Every product is designed in-house, with meticulous attention given to every detail to ensure that our commitment to design and quality is met time and time again. Our extensive range is available in 21 plated and patinated finishes.
Presenting Incanto Arté, the latest innovation from leading kitchen and bathroom brassware manufacturer GRAFF, the collection enhances the bath space marrying artistic details with minimalism. The Incanto Arté is a twist on the popular Incanto range with handles that boast intricately tactile patterns representative of jewel-like texture.
Including smooth and knurled surfaces that are instantly drawn to the eye, the Incanto Arté collection features 40 luxurious products, comprising single-lever basin mixers, wall-mounted basin mixers and an accompanying accessories range.
Crafted from the highest-quality materials with precision engineering, Incanto Arté is available in 26 luxurious handcrafted finished in rich colours and textures capturing the crosshatch patterns including 24K Brushed Gold, Rose Gold PVD and Polished Chrome.
GRAFF CEO and President Ziggy Kulig states, “We’re thrilled to offer the new Incanto Arté alongside the ever-popular Incanto. We’re passionate about giving our customers the options they desire to beautifully elevate and personalise their interiors.”
Incanto Arté is available to buy in the UK with prices starting from £493 + VAT for a wash basin single lever tap in Chrome.
Level up bathroom design with RAK-Ischia from RAK Ceramics, a brassware collection that is understatedly elegant. Available in four on-trend finishes, RAK-Ischia can be chosen to create a cohesive look throughout the bathroom, from the basin to the bath, with a comprehensive collection where function meets style.
The basin mixer can be chosen in tall, medium and standard sizes, making it simple to combine it with any style of washbasin, while a wall-mounted version is also available. Complete the look with bath shower mixer and thermostatic concealed and exposed shower valves.
The simplistic styling of RAK-Ischia is ideal for minimal bathroom designs where less is more, with a straightforward single lever to make operation simple and cleaning a breeze. Aptly designed for a high standard of functionality and longevity, the brassware is made from top quality materials and graced with a luxurious finish.
The single lever, deck mounted installation needs at least 0.5 Bar water pressure for flawless flow. The RAK-Ischia brassware can be chosen in Chrome, Nickel, Black or Gold.
About RAK Ceramics
RAK Ceramics products feature in some of the most iconic buildings in the world. Known for a wide product range and the ability to produce bespoke solutions for both small and large scale projects, RAK Ceramics enable clients to bring their ideas to life. They respect, inspire, improve and deliver; today, tomorrow, no matter the ambition, no matter the challenge, RAK Ceramics take care of all the details, so you don’t have to. Their passion and expertise combined with a careful attention to detail means they can provide you with a range of integrated ceramics solutions, allowing you freedom to be creative and plenty of room for imagination.
Luxury bath and kitchen brassware manufacturer GRAFF unveils nine new PVD finishes in a variety of lavish colors and textures. Extremely durable, the finishes, as with all GRAFF products, are made using state-of-the-art-technology and engineering.
Expanding finish choices with a wide selection of new colours and textures to complement a broad range of styles, GRAFF offers exquisite new options for personalisation.
“We are excited to expand our line of finishes, introducing nine more choices for our customers to help them design their dream spaces to perfection. We’re always innovating with design, technology, and materials, leading the way as bath and kitchen spaces evolve.” - CEO and Founder of GRAFF, Ziggy Kulig comments.
GRAFF’s new finishes are made from the highest-quality materials and take inspiration from the natural world and the arts, presenting colors that organically complement diverse interior and architectural styles.
Gunmetal PVD – versatile, with a cool metallic appearance, evoking wintry clouds, Gunmetal PVD’s understated elegance harmonises with an expansive selection of interiors.
Polished Nickel PVD – alluring and durable, with a reflective sheen, Polished Nickel PVD brightens spaces with a refined sensibility, inspired by starlight.
Brushed Nickel PVD – uplifts interiors with a silvery-white textured shimmer evoking the rugged luster of meteorites.
Polished Tuscan Bronze PVD – offering a sophisticated, timeless aesthetic, is an ode to the exquisite sheen of classical bronze statues.
Brushed Tuscan Bronze PVD – evoking the enduring, rustic charm of the Tuscan countryside, Brushed Tuscan Bronze PVD pairs earthy colour with sensuous texture.
Warm Bronze PVD – inspired by the warm character and hue of bronze musical instruments, Warm Bronze PVD promotes an intimate ambience.
Polished Gold PVD – a radiant, eye-catching finish that pays tribute to legendary goldsmiths, Polished Gold PVD embodies long-lasting glamour and allure.
Brushed Gold PVD – adds a luxurious visual and tactile dimension to interiors, inspired by sunlight cast on fields of golden wheat.
Satin Gold PVD – a sleek, captivating finish, Satin Gold PVD pays homage to the sumptuous goldwork of royal robes.
In addition to the PVD finishes, GRAFF offers handcrafted Powder Coat, 24K Gold, Living, and Galvanic and Plated finishes for collections, as well as Tuscan marble inserts for the MOD+ and Vignola collections.
From premium bathroom retailer, C.P. Hart, comes three exclusive brassware ranges: Original, Epoch, and Spillo.
Exclusively designed and manufactured for C.P. Hart, each range is available in various luxurious finishes, presenting brassware options to suit both classical and contemporary schemes.
Epoch is an award-winning, classical brassware range designed exclusively for C.P. Hart and manufactured in the UK. The collection combines facetted spouts, soft crosshead handles, and stunning etched indices, showcasing quality craftsmanship with timeless charm.
Inspired by the glamour of the Art Deco era, Epoch brassware is available in eight finishes, including Chrome, Polished Nickel, Gold, and Living Brass – a finish that ages beautifully with time. Though classical in design, the Epoch range also complements a contemporary setting.
“To create the below suite, we paired Epoch brassware with Artelinea’s eye-catching, fluted Monolite Vanity Unit, combining its elegant modernity with Epoch’s timeless appeal,” explains the C.P. Hart Design team.
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Designed by John Hart, the son of C.P. Hart’s founder, the exclusive Original collection celebrates the company’s heritage, combining classic Edwardian proportions with modern quarter-turn technology.
Precision-manufactured in the UK, Original brassware ensures authenticity, durability, and a flawless finish. Each item is available in Chrome, Incaloy Gold, and Nickel.
“C.P. Hart supplied Original brassware as part of the transformative renovation of Moore House, featured below,” says the C.P. Hart Design team. “We paired the Original Bath and Shower Mixer with C.P. Hart’s freestanding Winchester Freestanding Bath, both exclusive to C.P. Hart, to breathe classical elegance into the modern-classic aesthetic.”
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C.P. Hart’s most comprehensive brassware range, Spillo, is manufactured exclusively for C.P. Hart in Italy. The collection’s slim, minimalist form is present in every piece, including a full range of basin, bath, and shower fittings, as well as an extensive accessories range. Engineered from low-lead brass and packaged in recycled boxes, Spillo is an eco-friendly brassware option, available in 10 polished and hand-brushed finishes.
Also available from C.P. Hart are the Spillo Steel and Spillo Tech ranges. With the same design ethos as Spillo, Spillo Steel is manufactured from marine-grade stainless steel, one of the most durable materials for a wet environment. Featuring three styles of faceted handle design, Spillo Tech highlights the extraordinary engineering of Italian manufacturing, providing a unique look for every bathroom style with its range of polished and hand-brushed finishes.
“The Spillo Steel Tall Basin Mixer complements the monochrome scheme, whilst the Spillo Single-Lever Basin Mixer in matt white boasts a unique finish that beautifully contrasts the bathroom’s wooden textures.”
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About C.P. Hart
Leading bathroom retailer C.P. Hart has an outstanding reputation for the best in design and innovation, with products sourced from designers and manufacturers worldwide, many exclusive to C.P. Hart and unable to be purchased elsewhere. C.P. Hart has 15 showrooms across the UK, including its impressive flagship at London’s Waterloo.
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Turning the finishing touch into a focal point of the bathroom, RAK-Sorrento from RAK Ceramics is a brassware collection that offers a solution for every installation. Available in four finishes to meet every design requirement, this latest brassware range offers the opportunity to bring individual flair into the bathroom.
RAK-Sorrento has a timeless elegance, with a long body and spout combined with single lever control for a modern twist. As well as Polished Chrome, the brassware can also be chosen in on-trend Brushed Gold, Brushed Nickel or Matt Black.
The RAK-Sorrento basin mixers are available in three sizes – standard, medium and tall – enabling the brassware to be combined effortlessly with any washbasin, with a wall-mounted basin mixer also included in the range. For the bath, RAK-Sorrento offers an abundance of choice, including deck-mounted, exposed and freestanding options.
The sleek styling of RAK-Sorrento is carried through to the shower, with a choice of thermostatic valves that complete the streamlined look.
Giving any bathroom a stylish makeover, RAK-Sorrento delivers an excellent performance and is backed by a full manufacturer’s warranty.
RAK Ceramics help to create icons and build marvels; their products feature in some of the most iconic buildings in the world. They are known for their wide product range and ability to produce bespoke ranges for both small and large scale projects, enabling the clients to bring their ideas to life.
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Our curated selection of product news this March features sleek screwless flat plates for streamlining your unsightly plug sockets, bespoke contemporary rugs inspired by glass objects and built-for-business office aquariums designed to boost employee wellbeing!
Schneider Electric present understated wiring devices with the Ultimate range
Ultimate Screwless flat plate provides one of the most comprehensive ranges of beautifully crafted, sleek, sophisticated fittings on the market. With only 1.5mm front plate depth, this cutting edge screwless design blends seamlessly onto wall surfaces. More choice, more style, and packed with innovative technical features for easy installation. It is available in a variety of colours, such as stainless steel, polished chrome, pearl nickel, black nickel, polished brass, gloss white piano black or transparent. With the option of producing exclusive made to order finishes to match your project needs. These colours are dark bronze, jet black, antique brass and bright white.
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Introducing Everlux brassware finishes by Roca
Roca is pushing the boundaries of traditional brassware with the introduction of its new Everlux finishes for selected brassware lines including Insignia, Naia and Lanta in the exclusive PVD coating for a selection of coloured finishes including; Gold, Titanium Black and Rose Gold.
Deirdre Dyson launched new rug collection, Looking Glass
Deirdre Dyson’s new rug collection for 2020, ‘Looking Glass’ launched at Maison et Objet, Paris in January. These hand knotted designs were inspired by Deirdre's observations of colours and forms through glass, glass objects and water. Nine new designs take her carpets in an entirely different direction - Deirdre uses the interplay of wool, silk and grading together with bold shots of colour to recreate glassy effects to stunning effect. All Deirdre Dyson carpets are bespoke and can be made in any size or colourway required with the new collection on display at the Deirdre Dyson Gallery on 554 Kings Road.
Italian Luxury Surfaces join the ArtiCAD Supplier Partnership Programme
Italian Luxury Surfaces, sole UK distributor of Stone Italiana’s innovative range of quartz worktops, has joined the ArtiCAD Supplier Partnership Programme. The company’s beautifully manufactured surfaces are now available as a comprehensive graphics catalogue within the ArtiCAD-Pro software to help designers differentiate their designs and add value to their customers. Philip Winter, sales and marketing director, Italian Luxury Surfaces explains "We wanted to ensure that designers can access high-quality, accurate graphics of our products and create inspirational, photo realistic designs for their customers."
ViDERE showcases its built-for-business Aquariums
ViDERE's range of office aquariums are designed to help companies improve their working environment and employee wellbeing by helping people connect with nature. Designed in the UK and manufactured in Germany with a contemporary matt finish, each tank is built to the highest standard. Made with low iron glass to eliminate distortion and provide remarkable clarity, the tanks are mitred at the seams with high strength structural silicone and built with composite panels sprayed with a versatile and waterproof polyurethane lacquer for durability.
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Whether you're looking to specify sustainably-made chairs for an upcoming office project, source a unique coffee table solution for helping your clients relax and entertain at home, or find design-led brassware for bathroom spaces with additional water-saving innovations; browse this month's curated selection of interior product news to discover more ways you can enhance your designs this February.
Alexander Joseph introduce a series of new designs for its luxury cordless lamps
Throughout February, Alexander Joseph will be introducing a series of new contemporary designs to their permanent range of luxury cordless lamps – and it all starts with the Arc. A classic desk lamp magnificently proportioned to bring grandeur to an office or study. Bringing the traditional 100-year-old shape up to date with a contemporary oversized body. Arc’s sweeping oval lines give way to an angled summit. Finished in Bronze, Brass & polished Silver, there are hundreds of shade colours and materials available to suit your interior design schemes.
FCI presents the unique Caprice Coffee Table by Smania
Made by the Italian manufacturer Smania, the Caprice wooden coffee table finished in a veneer of wood with a leather upholstered structure is no ordinary coffee table. This low, design-led and multi-functional round table also serves as a bar with its unique openable top, exposing internal compartments to store bottles and glasses. This design feature elevates the sleek, contemporary coffee table to become a true centre piece of your client’s living room - to dine, relax and entertain in style. Caprice makes for a bold, yet elegant addition to any aesthetic.
Roca flourishes with new Flat brassware range
Flat epitomises minimalist design with its square silhouette and soft edges. Offering a functional yet sophisticated brassware style for any bathroom space, it is available in standard, deck-mounted and wall-mounted options. The square shape of the Flat mixer is also complementary to a range of basin shapes, making it a versatile and functional brassware choice for homeowners, installers, specifiers and retailers.
All mixers in the Flat collection are coated in the hard-wearing Roca EverShine® finish. The electrolytic coating ensures the tap retains its shine, repels stains and discourages the build-up of limescale. The range is also equipped with water-saving innovations. Soft Turn technology provides precision and puts the homeowner in control, with the ability to set the desired water flow and temperature. Enhanced with the integration of flow limiters you can restrict the water flow to a set number of litres per minute, providing a more sustainable, cost-effective solution.
Introducing the matt lacquer and copper bespoke kitchen by Roundhouse
Crafting beautiful, bespoke kitchens and furniture, Roundhouse showcase their signature, understated aesthetic with one of their latest kitchen projects. The Stephens family kitchen is the perfect place for entertaining with it’s refined and uncluttered scheme – the result of a behind-the-scenes pantry that leads to a scullery and wine store. The design features a combination of Roundhouse Urbo and Metro matt lacquer and matt sanded copper. Finished in Paint & Paper Library Squid Ink with polished Neolith Calacatta worktops. Roundhouse designs are made to measure in a huge range of stunning finishes, expertly crafted by their skilled cabinet makers in their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Malvern, Worcestershire.
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Arper presented two of its recycled products to the Scandinavian market
Exhibiting at the 70th edition of the Stockholm Furniture and Light Fair, for the first time Arper displayed its newest additions made from recycled materials to the Scandinavian market; June Eco and Duna 02 Eco, alongside other iconic Arper products. Duna 02 Eco, designed by Lievore Altherr Molina is sustainably-made from 80% recycled post-industrial plastic shell with a 4-leg wood base, and is Greenguard Gold certified. Its shape is evocative and contemporary with a delicate curvature and sumptuous surface, making this chair ideally suited for both home and hospitality spaces.
With the New Year fast approaching, perhaps you're adding finishing touches to those end-of-year projects, or you've got big plans in the making for 2020 and are looking to specify products for the year ahead; check out our curated selection of the latest products and product news this December to discover stylish sofa solutions, timeless bathroom brassware, seamlessly integrated kitchen designs, and more.
Bisque launched its first ever traditional line of radiators
For the last four decades, Bisque has represented the pinnacle of cutting-edge, contemporary design; however this year, the firm released its inaugural range of traditional towel radiators for use in classic bathroom designs. The collection – comprising the Buckingham, Osbourne and Balmoral models – has been carefully designed with a timeless aesthetic in mind, without compromising on performance or output.
Available in Bisque’s gorgeous selection of colourways, innovation and performance is at the forefront of the new collection; while the new designs may look ‘traditional’, there’s nothing old-fashioned about their performance. Bisque uses only the very best materials available to ensure all three designs offer customers an impressive output, and a radiator that will stand the test of time.
Discover the Vincenzo sofa for the ultimate spot to lounge in style and comfort
Featuring a chic blend of modern design, with a classic quilted finish, the Vincenzo sofa is a must-have. The deep seats offer a comfortable and relaxing sit, whilst the cushioned back allows for excellent lumbar support. Available in a selection of luxurious leathers or fabrics, with a wide range of fixed sofa sizes and corner chaise options, this collection is the ultimate stylish centrepiece for family gatherings. Each piece is finished with contemporary sofa legs for a dynamic and eye-catching centrepiece feature. Pair the sophisticated sofa with a complimentary footstool to complete the look.
Arte Form introduce it's new Flow collection of luxury bathroom products
The stunning new Flow PVD Stainless Steel range features 5 brand new colours available in brushed or polished finish – Copper, Bronze, White Gold, Gun Metal and Black Graphite. PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) technology bonds an ultra-durable layer of titanium to the stainless steel to produce the ultimate finish for bathroom brassware. A full range of basin, bath and showering products are available with matching accessories to provide a total bathroom solution.
Designed in conjunction with Studio P, Porto the Flow PVD range is the perfect combination of a timeless design and the latest materials and finishes – designs that stand out from the crowd.
Eggersmann Design kitchen combines elegance with functionality
As an SBID Awards 2019 finalist, this kitchen by Eggersmann Design combines elegance with functionality. The island unit, clad entirely in Taj Majal quartzite, showcases the company’s precise engineering skills. The cabinet fronts are made from solid quartzite cut to slabs just 11mm thick. The same stone is wrapped around a steel sub-structure to create a 4.3m long worktop with intricate details such as 45-degree mitre joints and recessed grip areas to create a monolithic appearance. The remaining cabinetry is made from dark pigmented concrete, which is hand-trowelled and built up in layers like polished plaster. For the sink area worktop and splashback, the owners opted for hot-rolled steel featuring two artfully welded-in sinks and draining board. The finely textured matte steel surface is resistant to fingerprints and scratches making it perfect for the young family!
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Polyflor offer exceptional flooring solutions with Expona Encore
Expona EnCore Rigid Loc offers a flooring solution that caters for both commercial and domestic interiors. The rigid construction, acoustic layer and use of 5G-i locking technology provides superior performance in a quick to install floor covering. The collection of 12 faithfully replicated wood designs have been expertly selected for their natural beauty and variation for an authentic finish. Paired with a fine wood grain surface texture to enhance each plank and an exceptional polyurethane reinforcement (PUR), Expona EnCore Rigid Loc is an ideal alternative to hardwood flooring as it offers all the beauty of real wood with the resilience of vinyl.
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