Located in the heart of NW6, a house named 'Serene' lives up to its name. A tranquil, design-led space where delicate tones, organic textures, and architectural clarity come together in harmony. Developed by Kyte Properties, a boutique London-based property company known for their meticulous attention to detail, this project captures the true essence of what makes a house a home.
From the very beginning, the vision was clear: To create a seamless connection between the polished concrete interiors and a quiet, courtyard retreat. The design called for a material that could bridge this transition without losing warmth or texture. Brick slips were the perfect solution offering a tactile surface with timeless character.
Inspired by homes discovered on Pinterest, the team set out to blur the line between indoor and outdoor living. Every detail was carefully considered from the soldier courses that echo the shadow gap skirting, to the orientation of each brick slip. The result is a space that flows effortlessly, both visually and functionally.
Chosen for its warm, earthy tones, blend 71 complements the Bauwerk Limewash walls that feature prominently throughout the interior. The soft colour variation of the slips enhances the natural aesthetic of the space, creating a soothing contrast to the crisp, modern lines of the architectural design.
Laid in a stacked bond with crisp white mortar, Blend 71 spans both walls and floors — becoming the unifying design element in this carefully curated interior. Its soft, organic texture anchors the home with a sense of warmth and understated sophistication.
The stacked bond brings something different - an extra detail, flourish, boldness and individuality that traditional stretcher bonds don't match. It's not suitable for every project, but with the surrounding decor and styling here it is a perfect match.
The installation process was smooth and creatively rewarding. The team took great care in experimenting with layout directions, pushing the design further with small but impactful details.
Blend 71 has natural variation of colouring between browns and white, with salts developing the whiteness through moisture. This means that consideration on blending is important to ensure you don't end up with patches of brown and patches of white, rather a more mixed variation throughout.
From the moment you step into the basement, the impact is immediate. The brick slip flooring in particular has become the signature feature of the home — consistently drawing compliments and attention.
“Every time someone steps into the basement, they comment on how incredible the floor looks. It’s the talking feature of the house.”
This project is a testament to how thoughtful material selection, inspired design, and expert craftsmanship can come together to create a home that is both modern and deeply comforting.
The aesthetic materials used in this case were blend 71 brick slips and white pointing mortar.
About The Brick Tile Company
The Brick Tile Company supplies brick slips - real bricks cut into tiles. These means you can bring the texture and colour variation of fired clay into any project inside or out. With styles from the worn, rustic and industrial reclaimed collection, up to the sleek and sharp contemporary range there is something for every project. From whites and blacks to yellows and reds there is a great range of stocked colours for inspiration and to tie in with existing schemes. We can also look to match existing brickwork where desired.
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When craftsmanship meets timeless design, the result is something exceptional. The Croft Kingsmere Collection stands as a testament to this ethos. Designed for spaces where refined elegance and thoughtful detail matter most, Kingsmere introduces a fresh yet classic language to architectural hardware.
The beauty of the Kingsmere Collection lies in its versatility and restraint. While rooted in a classic style, each piece maintains a soft grace, making it a perfect choice for designers and homeowners seeking balance and sophistication.
The collection brings a measured, cohesive character to the space, with each element developed to work seamlessly together:
Kingsmere Lever on Arc Covered Rose – A gently contoured lever with a refined rose, offering a comfortable and understated first impression.
Kingsmere Cabinet Handles – Available in five sizes, making them suitable for a wide range of cabinetry styles.
Kingsmere Appliance Pulls – Offered in two sizes, designed for larger cabinetry and appliances.
Cushion Cabinet Knob – Complementary to the Kingsmere Collection is our well-known Cushion Cabinet Knob.
Selecting hardware is not simply a practical decision; it plays a defining role in how a space is experienced. Kingsmere offers an understated solution for projects that call for elegance, precision, and enduring appeal.
If you’re looking to add a refined, timeless touch to your next project, Kingsmere offers the perfect harmony of refinement and understated presence. Browse the Kingsmere collection here.
About Croft
Croft are passionate about perfection. Perfection in design, in manufacture and, most importantly, in meeting the requirements of its clients worldwide. It’s an ethos born and nurtured over 150 years of history and is reflected in a beautifully curated portfolio that includes over 1000 project ready designs. The knowledge and experience of the Croft team ensures they are the perfect partner for your project. Whether you require the latest collection or a custom solution, Croft combines design innovation and expert craftsmanship to produce beautiful products of the very highest quality that are as pleasurable to use as they are to look at.
British fabric house Linwood is delighted to unveil Titania, a new collection of embroidered fabrics that reimagines traditional stitchwork with a fresh, modern spirit. From delicate florals to playful stripes, every design began life as a hand-drawn sketch in Linwood’s Hampshire studio before being brought to life through intricate embroidery on natural cloths.
Full of texture, charm, and artisanal detail, Titania offers a versatile range of decorative fabrics for curtains, blinds, cushions, headboards, and occasional upholstery. Presented in both soft neutrals and uplifting colourways, the collection blends simplicity with craftsmanship, delivering an unmistakably British style suited to both heritage and contemporary interiors.
A contemporary take on stitchwork, Oberon’s lively embroidery forms a diamond trellis with subtle rickrack detail. Woven on a cotton-linen ground, it balances graphic precision with handcrafted sensibility.
This lyrical all-over embroidery combines flowing ribbon motifs with delicate florals, inspired by an archive design from circa 1900. Stitched on pure linen in a refined chain technique, Lysander brings a graceful, decorative quality.
Striking in scale, Helena presents a stylised oakleaf trail stitched with the traditional couching method. Flowing across a cotton-linen ground, its bold scale and classical detailing create a distinguished effect.
A playful reimagining of the stripe, Hermia introduces undulating waves and geometric bands embroidered on pure linen. With its naïve stitch and textured details, this fabric brings colour, rhythm, and artisanal charm.
Titania reflects Linwood’s design ethos: heritage artistry interpreted with a modern sensibility. Each fabric balances decorative stitchwork with practical applications, offering designers and homeowners alike the opportunity to create interiors that are tactile, timeless, and full of personality.
The Titania collection adds a new dimension to Linwood’s portfolio of decorative textiles - celebrating the enduring beauty of embroidery in the modern home.
About The Linwood Fabric Company Ltd
Linwood draws on classic English style and imbues it with a contemporary spirit, producing exclusive collections of fabrics, wallpapers and cushions that brim with personality and charm. The brand’s artistic vision is an individualistic one – they don’t offer a specific Linwood look: rather, every collection that they produce – be it pleasing small-scale prints or quintessentially English botanicals; informal plain linens or sumptuous printed velvets – is driven by a desire to captivate and delight, bringing a playful, distinctive style to all manner of interiors. Please visit us at our London showroom: Studio Two, Worlds End Studios, 132-134 Lots Road, London, SW10 0RJ
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Although the year has only just begun, kitchen trends for 2026 are already emerging, shaped by broader influences from fashion, furniture and global colour reporting. Together, these shifts outline how bespoke kitchen design is expected to evolve over the year ahead.
From Pantone’s Colour of the Year to a growing preference for softer materials and tactile finishes, Roundhouse anticipates that kitchens in 2026 will feel warmer, calmer and more grounded. Muted palettes, expressive surfaces and a renewed focus on craftsmanship point towards an approach rooted in longevity rather than short-lived trends.
White kitchens remain firmly in focus for 2026, though their expression is shifting. Rather than crisp, high-contrast whites, designers are leaning towards softer, warmer tones with greater subtlety.
Inspired by Pantone’s Cloud Dancer, these creamy, chalky whites introduce depth without dominating a scheme. The key change lies in how white is used: less as a statement and more as a backdrop. Applied across cabinetry, walls and feature shelving, it acts as a calm canvas that enhances contrasting elements, such as the black island featured in Roundhouse’s Alden project. In 2026, white is defined by contrast and context, moving away from uniform white-on-white compositions.
Green continues to play a defining role in bespoke kitchen trends for 2026. This year, Roundhouse anticipates a shift away from the deep, dramatic green kitchens that have dominated recent years, towards lighter, more herbal shades.
Valspar’s 2026 Colour of the Year, Warm Eucalyptus, sets the tone. With its vintage-leaning character, the colour brings a sense of calm and familiarity, making it well suited to modern kitchens. Industry colour reports reinforce this direction, highlighting clean olives, fresh sages and smoky fern tones as key shades to watch. When paired with pale stone, brushed metals and warm timbers, as seen in Roundhouse’s Oliver project, these greens create a natural, atmospheric palette. In 2026, green becomes less about drama and more about mood, gently anchoring kitchens in a restorative calm.
Texture continues to gain importance in kitchen design, with fluted cabinetry emerging as a considered way to introduce depth and movement. Rather than surface ornamentation, Roundhouse anticipates a move towards more generously curved fluted profiles that emphasise craftsmanship, as seen on the drawer fronts in the Alden project.
This approach allows light and shadow to interact softly across vertical surfaces, celebrating artisanal skill. Whether applied to bespoke kitchen islands, tall cabinetry or drawer runs, fluted detailing breaks up large expanses while adding rhythm and tactility. It reflects a broader shift away from flat minimalism towards bespoke kitchens that feel layered, crafted and rich in detail.
Stone remains a cornerstone of kitchen design in 2026, with quartzite expected to take precedence over marble as the preferred all-natural surface. Characterised by subtle veining and organic movement, quartzite offers a refined alternative to high-contrast marbles while providing improved strength.
Harder and more durable than marble, quartzite still requires a degree of care, making it particularly well suited to breakfast bars and splashbacks. In high-use cooking zones and around sinks, Roundhouse designers often recommend combining natural quartzite with manmade surfaces. In the Ashbury project, Taj Mahal quartzite splashbacks are paired with Caesarstone’s Cloudburst Concrete worktops, balancing natural beauty with practical resilience. The result is a surface that feels luxurious and well suited to everyday living.
Timber continues to evolve as a material language in bespoke kitchen design. While all-wood schemes have been absent for decades, Roundhouse suggests that 2026 will see a return to full timber immersion - not as a revival, but as a contemporary form of ‘wood-washing’.
Natural wood will extend across cabinetry, tall units and architectural detailing, with pale oak and walnut used floor-to-ceiling across storage, media furniture and adjoining living areas. This generous application introduces warmth, texture and continuity, particularly in open-plan homes such as Roundhouse’s Bulpitt project, where the kitchen needed to integrate seamlessly with surrounding spaces. Layered with fluted detailing, this approach to timber feels enveloping yet controlled, remaining crisp, architectural and distinctly modern.
Hardware in 2026 is going to become increasingly subtle, delivering the same visual calm as handleless kitchens while introducing additional material interest. Integrated pulls and slim handles in coordinated finishes offer a refined, understated aesthetic alongside improved grip.
This restrained approach supports longevity and ease of use, reinforcing the wider shift towards bespoke kitchens defined by proportion, materiality and thoughtful detailing.
The beginning of a new year offers a natural moment to reset and reassess. In 2026, the most compelling kitchen designs will be shaped by balance, material integrity and craftsmanship that stands the test of time - principles that sit at the core of Roundhouse’s design philosophy.
Explore how these trends could shape your 2026 projects, and visit one of Roundhouse’s seven showrooms; Wigmore St, Clapham, Fulham, Richmond, Guildford, Cambridge or Cheltenham to speak with Roundhouse’s expert designers.
About Roundhouse Design Ltd
Founded by architects, Roundhouse is a multi-award-winning British company, creating beautiful bespoke kitchens and furniture. Their stunning kitchen designs feature a signature understated aesthetic, influenced by contemporary and traditional design, using innovative materials, texture and colour. Each project is made to measure from a wide range of stunning finishes. Expertly crafted by skilled designers and makers in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Malvern, Worcestershire. Visit any of seven Roundhouse Design kitchen showrooms; Wigmore St, Clapham, Fulham, Richmond, Cambridge, Guildford & Cheltenham.
A wealth of expressive experience animates the 2026 Dedar Collection, backed up by design flair and textile knowhow. Within the collection itself, plain and patterned fabrics become the focal elements of heterogeneous and innovative projects, while adding new dimensions to the imagination of interior designers.
The 2026 collection goes beyond any naturalistic or figurative element; it visits abstract art and even embraces conceptual suggestions. The visual recount mingles logic, graphic design, and colour. With forays into the battles of Bayeux and the dense allegoric compositions of the Manufacture des Gobelins, a centuries-old tradition provides new vital buds. These generate geometric tangles and paradoxical graphic circuits, comprising references to the works of Renzo Piano for the Centre Pompidou and parallel universes in which random kaleidoscopic patterns fall into impossible configurations.
Living spaces and projects open to multiplicity — endowed with the ability to transform contrasts into harmony – are those that will benefit most from the plain fabrics in this collection. Here, simplicity and materiality grasp a delicate equilibrium; quiet and silence find their counterpoint in lavish palettes made up of bright colours and pastel shades. Extremely soft and sumptuous mohair fabrics and silk canvas weaves that are bold, but never brash, lend themselves to interior design projects which similarly offset contrasting virtues and aspirations.
A meticulous and refined yarn construction upholds the elegance, softness, and sheer pleasure of an extremely sleek drape. Harmonious and regular, the surface rhythm accompanies the weight of satins, velvets, and canvas weaves. Drapey fabrics – of various fibres, weave structures and colours – express fluidity and precision, without stiffness. Perfectly balanced between a formal and informal character, between repose and chromatic verve, the same plain fabrics that their users find warm and snug are equally good at responding to the complex requirements of projects consisting of multiple elements.
Contemporary life and historical contexts, abstract and figurative art are once more brought together to provide the ideal tools for interior design projects that confidently handle multiple influences and periods. Hence, the textile element plays a decisive role in a snug and comfortable living space, along with pictures, photographs, and other personal objects. The depth of time becomes the fulcrum of an extremely profound expressive and decorative system.
Its flowing drape speaks of sartorial expertise. This pure virgin wool satin combines classical elegance with an assertive character. It recalls David Byrne’s big suit: exuberant, iconic, and exquisitely cut for an oversized aesthetic that is both disconcerting and appealing. The surface is rippled: decidedly far removed from the mere smoothness of ordinary satin. Its colour range is vast and variegated, engaging traditional haute couture in a dialogue with contemporary design, to confer yet more verve to its personality.
A fabric that is perfectly silky yet not quite satin smooth. Its confident elegance derives from the combination of a slinky drape and the natural imperfection of bourette yarn – whose defining effect is that of certain lived-in details that make for an impeccable outfit. It enhances several types of environments, from town houses in the Art Deco style to the quiet dignity of a Parisian château, or the minimalist design of a Midtown Manhattan apartment. In the reinterpretation of classical decor in a contemporary language, it brings the pastel colours of a fresh and vibrant palette to the design project.
A form of beauty whose attraction is immediate and direct, just like a snowy pinnacle. This liseré plays peekaboo with the warp; with an almost calligraphic stroke, it traces a pared-down and enigmatic alpine profile. The never-ending recount of mankind’s relationship with mountains – myths, depictions, and stories – opens up a new textile chapter. As in a painting by Friedrich, or a black and white photograph by Burkhard, the icon becomes vibrant matter. This was an expressive challenge Dedar could not possibly resist - “because it’s there”, as Mallory explained after climbing Everest. Textural and, of course, with slub knots, the look of There is warm and rich in contrast.
An original rendering. An architectural and graphic rigour links the chromatic tangle of the Centre Pompidou and a Métro map. The weave structure recalls the Gobelins tapestries, but its design revolutionizes both language and visual impact, while poised between familiarity and jamais vu. The palette explores two different characters, one consisting of bright colours that nod to Modernism, alongside another of more delicate shades imbued with the rarefied elegance of Art Deco. The regular ribs of canneté permeate the fabric with a subtle three-dimensionality.
A contemporary tapestry that inhabits a borderland between familiarity and the unprecedented. The weft threads paint a kaleidoscope whose colours have magically found an orderly arrangement; however, in this apparent regularity, unexpected interlacings interrupt the geometric motifs. Colour nuances are arranged in sequence with a subtle transition. The polychromatic tangle invites us to decipher or even unravel them. The solid textural structure of the fabric recalls the tapisserie tradition, with forays into Beauvais and the Gobelins; the play of graphic motifs and colours reinterpret this tradition in a warm, three-dimensional reps fabric poised between lustrous and matt effects.
About Dedar
Founded in 1976, Dedar is a family-run fabric house located close to Como, in the heart of a manufacturing district. Dedar experiments and innovates to attain product perfection through an ongoing dialogue with those craftsmen and textile specialists who are most familiar with the techniques employed in the production of excellent fabrics. Characterized by seductive colour palettes and unexpected patterns, Dedar’s fabrics combine precious yarns with research into fiber technology to offer various solutions for curtains, upholstery and wallcovering of timeless elegance.
Leading tile and bathroom manufacturer RAK Ceramics has extended its partnership with DRG Interior and Building Solutions following the successful completion of a new Welsh holiday estate.
RAK Ceramics, which has worked with leading-family-owned construction company DRG for over 8 years, has become its preferred supplier and was the natural partner for Parsonage Farm. Set within a Welsh National Park and designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Amroth, Parsonage Farm has been transformed into a premium holiday destination, with beautifully designed interiors that seamlessly combine luxury living with contemporary comfort.
RAK Ceramics has built up an enviable reputation for its full-service solutions and has established itself as a trusted project partner that is able to supply comprehensive bathroom collections that span all price points.
Stacy Cox, Buyer at DRG Interior and Building Solutions, explained: “RAK Ceramics instantly understood what we were looking to achieve at Parsonage Farm, and their extensive portfolio gave us plenty of scope to maintain the high levels of luxury required across each of the bathrooms.”
For Parsonage Farm, RAK Ceramics supplied everything for the bathrooms from basins, brassware and thermostatic showers to flush plates, WCs with built-in cisterns, LED mirrors, shower trays and vanity units.
RAK-Valet sanitaryware, created by celebrated designer Patrick Norguet, and brassware and accessories in Matt Black and Brushed Gold from RAK Ceramics’ beautiful RAK-Petite range were among the collections specified.
“Being able to get everything we need for a bathroom or ensuite from a single brand is invaluable,” Cox continued. “RAK Ceramics’ design-led products were the perfect fit for Parsonage Farm and enabled us to create aspirational bathrooms that will appeal to discerning guests looking for a luxurious holiday let.”
About RAK Ceramics Ltd
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.
Sofa.com are proud to have welcomed many guests to their recently unveiled the House of sofa.com. Open for a limited period from 7th November to 19th December, the immersive, design-led townhouse in the heart of Chelsea brought to life the vision of Creative Director Nicky Emlick. Conceived as an inspiring destination for trade customers, the House of sofa.com served as an expression of the brand’s artistry, technical expertise and longstanding commitment to thoughtful collaboration.
Each space, from the tranquil bedroom suites to the elegant dining room, was carefully composed to showcase both sofa.com’s established collections and a series of bespoke pieces created exclusively for the house. The meticulously renovated residence demonstrated the full breadth of sofa.com’s made-to-order capabilities, inviting designers, retailers and specifiers to experience the collections within a beautifully curated, real-home environment.
Throughout the house, the versatility and creative freedom of sofa.com’s COM offering was brought to life. Signature house designs were reimagined in an extensive range of textiles, illustrating the limitless potential for personalisation and the ease with which designers could apply their own chosen fabrics to sofa.com’s frames.
sofa.com’s master upholsterers in Poznań, Poland, renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, produced a series of custom headboards, mirrors, benches and stools, each exemplifying the highest standards of upholstery and finish.
The project was further elevated through the collaboration of distinguished brand partners. With inspiration rooted in her Welsh heritage, Kelly Jenkins brought a custom bench to life, layering it with symbols of love, comfort, and home to create a stunning, one-of-a-kind art piece. Phillip Jeffries wallcoverings enveloped the interiors in a sophisticated, tactile warmth, while GP & J Baker fabrics introduced expressive pattern and refined texture across key furniture pieces, reinforcing the house as a celebration of design, craftsmanship and collaboration.
About Sofa.com
Passionate about outstanding interiors, sofa.com offers a diverse and design led collection of made-to-order sofas, armchairs, beds, footstools and home accessories. With an extensive range of styles and over 100 fabrics to choose from, as well as the option to upholster in your own fabric, the customisable nature of sofa.com’s products make each piece easily adaptable to any interior style – perfect for interior designers and specifiers looking for stand-out pieces for upcoming projects.
The first new kitchen launch in over a decade marks the start of a defining year for the brand. Neptune proudly introduces the Borough freestanding kitchen collection, its first new kitchen collection in more than ten years, combining the versatility of freestanding furniture with Neptune’s hallmark craftsmanship and timeless design values.
A twist on the traditional kitchen; Borough is a collection of freestanding furniture, rooted in three decades of design expertise. Fitted with appliances, each piece – from cooking island to sink cabinet and pantry – has been designed to sit independently or together, offering a more fluid, informal approach to cabinetry. Elevated on tapered legs, Borough blends Mid-century Scandinavian design with a distinctively British design flair. It’s clean architectural lines are softened by gracefully curved corners, bringing a contemporary ease and character that feels at once timeless and modern. Seamlessly integrating with a home’s architecture, Borough adapts effortlessly to open-plan spaces or alongside fitted cabinetry, considering form and function in equal measure. These new kitchen pieces are launched in addition to existing pieces previously launched in 2025, including the kitchen island and chopping block.
The Borough collection takes its inspiration from the very first kitchen John Sims-Hilditch, co-founder of Neptune, created for his own home – a freestanding design that prioritised flexibility and individuality. With that same pioneering spirit, Borough reimagines the concept for today’s homes, spaces that are no longer static but continually adapting to modern life. Designed as furniture in their own right, each piece can be reconfigured, layered over time, and carried seamlessly into the wider home. The result is a collection that honours Neptune’s heritage while answering the needs of modern living.
Borough’s hero pieces are designed with flexibility at their core, making them just as relevant outside the kitchen as within it. The cooking island doubles as both a generous kitchen prep surface and a social hub, with space for seating that makes it ideal for open-plan living. The pantry shows its versatility in any setting – as useful for storing drinks and glassware as it is for dry goods and appliances. The sink cabinet conceals a dishwasher, bins, and cleaning essentials, helping maintain a clutter-free space, while smaller pieces such as the wall cabinet or step stool lend themselves to boot rooms, utility spaces, and beyond. Each design can move fluidly through the home, adapting as needs change.
"We’ve created something distinctly our own, refreshingly different in it’s freestanding design, modern in form but unmistakably Neptune in spirit. We’ve never followed trends; we’ve always built with authenticity and purpose. Borough is the next chapter in that story: evolving with the way people live today, while staying true to the values that set us apart and still always built to last for generations." - Fred Horlock, Design Director, Neptune.
Borough Cooking Island - £5,165 Borough Pantry - £4,995 Borough Sink Cabinet - £4,495 Borough Pan Drawers - £2,195 Borough Wall Cabinet - £995 Borough Step Stool - £249
About Neptune
Our Neptune collection comprises over 1,500 products – a full lifestyle offering for the home that includes kitchens, furniture, lighting, home accessories and an edited paint collection. All of our Neptune kitchens are made from the finest quality timber using expert joinery. Our Trade Membership is designed to support the best in the design industry. We work with professionals who share our passion for beautiful and enduring design that takes a stand against throwaway culture and fleeting trends.
“AXOR is setting new standards in terms of bathroom customisation. This enables architects, interior designers, and discerning customers to realise their creative visions, meet their special requirements, and express their personalities. It all starts with the colour: AXOR design objects are available in up to 12 exclusive AXOR FinishPlus colours - from polished to brushed, from glossy to matt,” explains Olivier Sogno, Vice President AXOR, Hansgrohe SE. These are brilliant surfaces that owe their robustness and durability to production at the highest technical level. From individual items, i.e. one piece, to large quantities, AXOR FinishPlus surfaces have character. The PVD surfaces are the result of intensive development and refinement in the vacuum chambers of the AXOR Centre for Excellence at the Hansgrohe Group headquarters in Schiltach in the Black Forest. An electric arc is discharged in a high vacuum, and gases combine with zirconium. The mixture hits the chrome surface of the object and gives the surface unprecedented brilliance and a new colour. In addition, an additional layer up to 0.3 μm thick provides greater resistance. This makes the fitting more resistant to scratches and cleaning agents, or the salt in the sea air.
“On request, almost any AXOR product can be further personalised, customised and adapted via AXOR Signature. Custom finishes, length changes, engravings and entirely new developments are possible. Nothing stands in the way of applying your own initials to a tap - the AXOR experts use precise craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technology to express your own personality in the bathroom,” Sogno continues.
“An individually designed living space is much more than aesthetics - it reflects attitude, values and lifestyle. Good interior design supports the personality of the resident without pushing itself into the foreground”, says Stephanie Gehringer, Founder Stephanie Gehringer, Studio for Interior Design and Architecture in Munich, Germany.
Until the late 20th century, most bathrooms were functional wet rooms. The idea that you could spend longer than necessary in the bathroom because you wanted to feel good was still foreign to most people. As was the idea of wanting to personalise this space. It was precisely because Hansgrohe recognised the potential of the bathroom as a living space that the company established its own design brand, AXOR, in 1993.
AXOR built on the experience of its sister brand hansgrohe in the field of design and consistently expanded it. However, it has also developed its own approach: if you want to help shape the transformation of the bathroom, the best way to do this is together with designers, interior designers, and architects. To this day, the variety of selected design partners from these disciplines with whom AXOR works successfully is unique. This is also based on the conviction that real progress is more likely to be made if all those involved are given as much freedom of design as possible and if they engage in an open, appreciative dialogue. For over 30 years now, AXOR has been working with the world's best architects, interior designers and product designers to develop visions of the bathroom as a living space and collections that offer a variety of sustainable solutions for the realisation of personal bathrooms and the individual use of water.
Based on the conviction that good design creates products that are not only beautiful, but also long-lasting, AXOR and its design partners develop solutions at the highest aesthetic and technological level that allow for the respectful, conscious use of water, while at the same time providing new pleasure in the water experience.
About Hansgrohe UK
With its brands AXOR and hansgrohe, the Hansgrohe Group, based in Schiltach/Southern Germany, enjoys a reputation as a leader in innovation, design and quality within the bath and kitchen industry. Founded in 1901 in the Black Forest, the company gives water form and function with its taps, showerheads and shower systems. In combination with sanitary ceramics and bathroom furniture, the company offers individual design options for holistic bathroom experiences. The Hansgrohe Group stands for long-lasting quality products and for responsibility towards people and the environment. As part of its sustainability strategy, Hansgrohe is equipping all water-bearing products with water-saving technologies by 2030.
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