Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Shape of Baths to Come

New generation freestanding baths are set to turn bathing into an art form! A new material – called Lithocast – creates a greater platform of shapes and an altogether different tactile experience.

Lithocast is a premium quality solid-surface acrylic that looks like finely honed stone yet is warm to the touch and comfortable on the skin. Kohler’s new collection of Lithocast freestanding baths comprises three designs – the one-person Abrazo and the two-person Askew and Aliento models. Each…

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GUEST BLOGGER – Rose-Marie Hillier – Gives her take on Emerging Bathroom Trends

Bathrooms have become the status symbol of the home in a way the kitchen could never be. Perceived as a place to luxuriate, relax and pamper, bathrooms are now featuring materials and finishes that were once taboo in this ‘wet’ area. With the help of ever evolving technology resins and acrylics, timber, mirror, wallpaper and fabric are being used to set the scene for a totally inspirational bathroom. No single design style dominates anymore – something that was…

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Make Your Shower a Relaxing Experience

Having a shower should always be both a relaxing and reviving experience. And shower heads and shower taps should always look good and perform outstandingly.  Pressure, pattern and versatility all play a major role in delivering a good shower experience. Choose the taps and the showerhead carefully and ensure they suits the overall style of the bathroom.

Kohler has been in the bathroomware and kitchenware business for over 135 years. The brand’s innovative products are both beautiful and…

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Find the Perfect Taps for Your Bathroom

Some people see their bathrooms as a necessity rather than a luxury, preferring them to be more functional than aesthetically pleasing. There are others, however, who prefer a combination of elegance and functionality. These people spend considerable time and effort choosing the perfect bathroomware. At Kohler we cater for both types and have a large enough range of products to suit everyone’s needs and tastes.

Kohler has been manufacturing high-quality bathroom products for over 135 years. It is a major…

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Get the Water Temperature Right with Mixer Taps

Do you like your baths hot or cold? What about some warm water to wash your dishes? We need water for different cleansing purposes, but if the temperature of the water isn’t right, the experience is rarely satisfactory. To that end, mixer taps come to the fold. Here, what emerges from the tap is a combination of the water from the hot and cold water valves. Mixer taps use a single lever to control the temperature and pressure…

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Which Toilet Should You Buy?

Toilets are the most underappreciated fixtures in a bathroom. Seen as a necessity rather than a stylish addition, most people pay little attention to the decision making process. However, there is much more to selecting the right toilet than just functionality. Size, structure, style – all are important contributing factors that should be taken into account  before making the final choice. When it comes to solidly constructed, well-functioning toilets in stylish designs, Kohler stands out from the rest.…

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Global Media Conference covers Trends in Bathroom Design

This week magazine editors from around the world converged on the Kohler Village, Wisconsin, USA for the Kohler company’s third international editors’ conference. A much anticipated event, more than 31 editors from 13 countries attended representing the globe’s leading interior and lifestyle titles such as House & Garden, Elle Decor, Homes & Gardens, Hello!, Living Etc and Ambientes. Diversity and cross cultural input was assured with attendees from UK, Australia, South East Asia, China, Russia and South America.

Hot topics…

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FLIPSIDE – Turning Showering on its Head

Australia and New Zealand continue their love affair with the Flipside!  Simple, innovative and very cute the Flipside taps into our love of a custom-designed shower!  One head and yet four different spray patterns.

Simply flip the showerhead and you can take your pick from a traditional soothing spray; a dense, soft relaxing spray; an exhilarating drenching spray; and a targeted massage.  And less than nine litres of water a minute!! (3 star WELS rated).

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