Monthly Archives: September 2011

World First in Toilets Appears in World’s Most Photographed House

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Kohler

Kohler’s ground-breaking toilet – the Numi – has appeared in California’s Stahl house, often described as the world’s most photographed home.

Numi Bathroom Toilet

Numi is a technological masterpiece that combines stunning aesthetics with a sophisticated practicality that includes self- opening and closing lid, feet warming and deodoriser features, music and advanced bidet functionality.

To celebrate its release in the US earlier this year, and as part of a global advertising campaign, it was photographed in the landmark Stahl house, designed and…

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Mark Bickerstaffe and the future of bathroom design in Australia & New Zealand.

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Kohler

Kohler’s UK-based director of new product development EMEA and Asia Pacific, Mark Bickerstaffe, recently visited Australia and New Zealand as part of an ongoing R&D program aimed at maintaining Kohler Co,’s position at the forefront of innovative bathroom design in Australasia.

He made the following observations:

It is clear that location is no barrier to creativity.  Bathroom design thinking and aspiration in Australia and New Zealand is as current and advanced as the best worldwide. There’s a uniqueness in lifestyle, environment…

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Kohler opens in Melbourne

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Kohler

Kohler, in conjunction with Mico, opened a brand new showroom in Melbourne last week.

Aimed at architects, designers and consumers who want to experience the very latest in bathroom design and technology this new showroom not only has the very latest products on display but also working exhibits and an ‘experience’ room.

In the latter, visitors can actually use and experience a BubbleMassage spa bath, Kohler’s customised showering technology called DTV and such groundbreaking innovations as the Laminar Spout.  Go to…

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Mark Bickerstaffe in town

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Kohler

Bickerstaffe Bathroom ProductsMark Bickerstaffe, UK-based designer and director of new product development for Kohler, spent just two days in Sydney last week but managed to fit in a number of interviews – including a live discussion on the future of bathroom design on Radio 2BL with Deb Cameron (presenter) and Rose-Marie Hillier, design journalist, colour consultant and former editor of House & Garden magazine. Judging by the calls, emails and text messages listeners found it of great use for planning their new…

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KARBON – a working kitchen sculpture

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Kohler

Taking its design credentials from the angle poise lamp, the Karbon kitchen mixer tap has just arrived in Australia. The first carbon fibre kitchen mixer in the world, the articulated arm of the Karbon means the water can be taken to exactly where it is required – tall vases, large pots, all are easily filled.karbon kitchen tapware

Comprising stainless steel and carbon fibre construction with polished chrome finish, the Karbon, with its pivoting joints and flexible design, creates an ever-changing…

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Kohler stars in iconic bathroom ad!

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Kohler

The immortal phrase “Simon, Tahiti” has returned to Australian TV after more than three decades with the iconic Kohler WaterTile showerheads making a guest appearance in the remake.Imperial Bathroom Ad

This new ad features the interior of a jet in very modern neo-Greco styling with a couple in a shower and a child with a live swan playing in a sunken bath in the foreground.  In a nod to changed bathing habits…

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Kohler features in World’s Best Hotel Spa

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Kohler

New Zealand’s Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa has been named World’s Best Hotel Spa in the recent Travel + Leisure Awards (2011). And as you can see from the image, it’s Kohler’s award-winning* Sok bath that takes centre stage at the spa!!
Kohler Sok Bath
The Sok’s ultra-deep reservoir completely immerses the user as it continually overflows on all four sides. Chromatherapy technology means the colour of the…

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The One Piece Bath Turns 100 (From the Kohler US archives)

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Kohler

Kohler Bathroom Image

This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the one-piece, built-in bathtub, and as you can imagine, we here at Kohler are pretty excited.

So what exactly is a one-piece, built-in bath?

Well, in the early twentieth century, shoppers had two options: a freestanding bath and a built-in bath. Freestanding baths are the old, vintage-style tubs you commonly see with clawfeet. These are still a favorite for many.

Built-in bathtubs are just as they sound, built into the…

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Custom-designed showers

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Kohler

DTV shower tapwareSome like it hot – and drenching.  Others like it warm and playful.

Kohler’s DTV will custom design the showering experience and store up to six different shower programmes – everything from the desired temperature to the type of spray or massage preferred and even the time the shower is to take (ideal for those who are water conscious and tend to spend too long in the shower!).

The DTV interface is a small wall-mounted control panel that can be installed…

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