At a time when sustainability has become an essential part of our daily lives, it’s important to choose brands that reflect those values. Geberit is one such brand, and as an Official Partner, we are proud to be connected with them. Their commitment to sustainability is evident in their products, manufacturing processes, and their continued efforts towards eco-friendly practices. In this blog, we delve into the ways Geberit is leading the way in sustainable bathroom systems.

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Geberit’s Sustainable Products

Geberit’s product range is designed to promote sustainability. Their bathroom systems are built to last and are typically used for decades. Geberit’s WC cisterns are a shining example of their dedication to sustainability. Every cistern sold saves water, making it an eco-friendly option for homes and other buildings. The cisterns also come with dual flush options.

Geberit Selnova Rimfree Wall Hung WC

Ecodesign Principle

Geberit follows the Ecodesign principle, which means that every new product must be more eco-friendly than the previous model. This principle ensures that Geberit’s products not only meet high-quality standards but also reflect their commitment to sustainability. This principle also promotes the use of recycled materials. Reducing the impact on the environment. Without sacrificing quality, function, or durability for sustainability.

Geberit bathroom furniture

Conscientious Use of Resources

The brand uses plastic sparingly and recycles almost 100% of its plastic waste. The company also make a conscious effort to reduce the use of packaging. Resulting in not only being environmentally friendly but also cost-effective.

EcoVadis Award Winners

Geberit EcoVadis Award Winners 2022

Geberit Group was awarded the highest platinum award from the EcoVadis platform for sustainability management for the third time in a row. Confirming Geberit’s leading role in sustainable business practices. Geberit are in the top 1% of all companies in all industries and countries listed by EcoVadis.

50 Year Guarantee on Spare Parts

The Geberit Sigma and Omega cisterns now carry a 50 years spare parts guarantee which significantly benefits the environment.

Geberit Duofix WC Frame with Omega Cistern

Environmental Benefits Of AquaClean Toilets

Did you know that the average household gets through 27.5 kilograms of toilet paper every year? A Geberit shower toilet can reduce the amount of wood used for toilet paper by 61 kilograms per annum. This equates to a tree trunk measuring 1.7 metres high and 30 centimetres in diameter.

Geberit AquaClean Mera Shower Toilet

Cleaning with water

Cleaning with water uses less water than cleaning with toilet paper. The production of toilet paper requires 2,350 litres of water per household per year. In comparison, the spray functionality of the AquaClean Mera Comfort uses just 1,500 litres. This is an annual saving of 850 litres of water, equating to almost 6 bathtubs of 150 litres each.

Saves energy and toilet paper

With a shower toilet from Geberit, you can count on high quality and low operating costs. All Geberit AquaClean models feature an economy mode. This ensures they consume no more than 0.5 watts when in standby. What’s more, this also means a household can save around 212 rolls of toilet paper a year and around £50.00.

Geberit AquaClean

(Data supplied by Geberit UK).

Sustainability Efforts of a Leading Brand

Geberit is leading the way in sustainable bathroom systems. Their commitment to sustainability is reflected in their products, manufacturing processes and the recognition they have received from independent sources. As an Official Partner, we are proud to be connected with a brand with such conscientious sustainability practices.

Choosing Geberit means choosing functionality, quality, and sustainability in bathroom systems.

With special thanks to David Holme, Key Account Manager – Digital Sales Geberit UK.

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We often get asked how to make a small bathroom look bigger, without going to the expense of a complete bathroom remodel. Here are a few tips and ideas that can make your space look larger than it actually is.

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Keep your bathroom clutter free and simple

By far, the easiest and most effective way to make a small space appear larger is to keep it free of clutter.  Less is more in this case, keep the space simple and as minimal as possible. Organisation is key so bathroom storage is important to give you somewhere to keep your toiletries and any cleaning products. This will give a small bathroom a lighter, more open feel. We love the bathroom storage in the VitrA Sento range, Scandi styling, modern and offering a great choice in colour, size and storage options.

VitrA Sento in Matt Fjord Green

Don’t clutter your vanity unit with beauty products or other items keep them tucked away and one or two pieces to decorate such as a plant or candle.

Paint all four walls the same

While most of us love an accent wall this will make the space look smaller so we’d recommend keeping all four of your bathroom walls the same colour. And when it comes to colour keep it lighter.  Lightly coloured walls will open up your space and make it look and feel bigger than it is.

Light walls give the illusion of space

Choose wall mounted

Small spaces will look bigger if you choose wall mounted bathroom furniture and a wall mounted toilet. These will appear to be floating and give the idea of ‘space’ adding to the openness of your bathroom overall. It’s all about illusion – your eye will be drawn to the space underneath these objects and that gives the illusion of more space. A great wall mounted WC is the Villeroy & Boch Subway 2.0 Direct Flush Rimless Wall Hung Toilet.  This bundle includes everything you need for a complete installation, including the wall-hung pan, soft-close seat and rimless flush technology.

Villeroy & Boch Subway 2,0 Wall Hung Rimless Toilet with DirectFlush

Install well-placed lighting

Bad lighting can make even the biggest room feel tiny. Consider adding lighting around your vanity or putting in some recessed lighting in the ceiling. The Origins Arc LED strip reel is available in either Warm White or Natural White and can be used around your bathroom vanity unit, mirror or along any countertop. It can work wonders to brighten up the space. And if you can add a window for some natural light, that is even better. The key is to make your space as bright as possible, which will create a much more open and inviting atmosphere.

Origins Arc LED strip reel lighting

A space for you and your family to enjoy

Follow these tips and whatever size your bathroom is will look and feel much bigger, a space that you and your family can enjoy.

Creating a relaxing spa-like feel in your home can seem like a challenge.  But your dream spa-like bathroom can easily be achieved. By taking inspiration from luxury spas you can make a bathroom space that soothes your soul and helps you escape from everyday worries.

When planning you new spa bathroom design consider everything from small details such as including natural elements to create a tranquil feel, to items such as walk in showers and water flow.

Colour Palettes

Colour choice is very important when decorating a bathroom and when trying to create a new serene style, colour has a powerful effect on our emotions.  With a plethora of colours to choose from, we suggest opting for soft earthy tones, as they will convey a sense of comfort and warmth.  Try shades of white and soft brown as these work well with wood tones.  Add Crosswater MPRO brassware and combine with hints of greenery and metallic tones.

Bathroom Storage Solutions

Using wood-effect furniture embraces natural materials whilst keeping to an overall soothing look.  Furniture will keep surfaces clear and clutter free.  Crosswaters Arena in Modern Oak is a great choice.  If you need more storage space – be creative, use glass jars for beauty bits and baskets to store hand towels.

A spa-like shower

A walk in shower arrangement is paramount to a spa-like bathroom. Combine with a large shower head for a rainshower experience.

Finishing touches

Most importantly don’t forget those finishing touches. Whilst not key pieces they will make all the difference and bring your new design together. Check out the Crosswater MPRO accessories available on our site from toilet roll holders, towel rings to shelving units.  We suggest combining them with marble surfaces and a beautiful countertop basin – create your beautiful spa bathroom!

The smallest space in your home can become the most beautiful! Leading bathroom brand Crosswater are making life that little bit easier for us in their 2020 Bathroom Sale by putting together beautiful bundles for cloakrooms, ensuites and main bathrooms.

Crosswater Brushed Brass Cloakroom Suite

Choosing products for a new bathroom can be time consuming and very often we forget one or two essential items, such as the basin waste!  The Crosswater Sale 2020 bathroom bundles take care of that for us – including everything needed to create the most perfect cloakroom, en-suite or main bathroom.

One of our favourites is this beautiful Crosswater Brushed Brass Cloakroom Suite. Whilst we love the styling with dark blue walls we think it would look just as good with on trend forest green walls.

The bundle includes MPRO Brushed Brass Taps, Waste, Flush Plate, Brushed Brass Accessories, Infinity Vanity Unit in Storm Grey with Pearl Countertop Basin also in Storm Grey, seated on Windsor Oak Worktop. Infinity Mirror. Glide 11 Rimless Wall Hung Toilet, Soft Close Seat, Frame & Cistern.

All with a fantastic 40% saving on RRP!

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A new bathroom can take ages to plan and get exactly right from the layout to the choice of products. Once we have a layout that works aesthetically and practically ie position of toilet reliant on soil pipe location, then we tend to focus on the ‘main’ products we’d like to include such as the bath, shower, vanity unit, WC and brassware. These products will be the ones that set the style of our bathroom, whether contemporary or traditional.

What can be equally as important, but often neglected, are the products that are necessary for function, and can sometimes add to the finished look. For example a new towel radiator will ideally need matching radiator valves. If your brassware finish is the on trend brushed brass, gold, copper or black then your basin waste, bath filler, bath waste can be supplied to match. And, if you have an exposed bottle trap then this too can be in a finish to match.

You may opt for a sleek, minimal look with a wall hung WC – UK Bathrooms has a great choice of these but again don’t forget that a wall hung WC needs a concealed cistern with a flush plate, the cistern can be hidden in a wall or purpose built boxing. We’d always recommend a reputable, quality brand for both frame and flush plate – these products should be durable and built to last.

If you need any help or advice when placing your order contact [email protected] or call 01765 694720.

New & exclusive to UK Bathrooms, wedi Bathroom Packs!

Developed in collaboration with wedi themselves, these easy to order packs come in 3 popular configurations: Packs A and B are classic corner solutions, and Pack C is designed for installation onto wooden floors. This takes into account room for joists making it perfect for installation in traditional British homes with wooden floors. Which means anyone can have a walk-in wetroom showering area in any property!

Wedi Packs UK Bathrooms

How do wedi packs work?

These packs make purchasing wedi quick and simple as they have been developed to include all of the accessories and fixings required, ensuring a 100% waterproof final finish. No more worrying about the extra parts you need to order – these wedi packs take all the hassle out of configuring your new waterproof shower area base. They are designed to be tiled over, we recommend using wedi 320 tile adhesive in addition.

The first 3 wedi packs are:

wedi Bathroom Pack A Classic Solution 900 x 900mm

wedi Bathroom Pack B Classic Solution 900 x 1200mm

wedi Bathroom Pack C Wooden Floor Solution 900 x 1200mm

These packs have already received praise and interest from our customers ranging from trade clients to homeowners -saving them time in planning a new wet room shower area, more packs are currently being developed for different configurations so watch this space.

wedi packs from uk bathrooms

Questions about wedi?

Get in touch with our sales team who can help you build a quote for your new bathroom or wet room today!

Email. [email protected]

Telephone. 01765 694 720

Browse www.ukbathrooms.com

Wet room inspiration – here at UK Bathroom we have a wide variety of wet room options for your new wetroom-bathroom, this type of bathroom installation is becoming increasingly popular as more manufacturers are creating specialist products to convert UK timber floor bathrooms into wetroom spaces ready to tile. Popular brands we sell include Wedi, Impey and Abacus wet rooms.

The video above shows a modern Wedi Italian inspired wetroom, with a modern, light & bright design.

Why choose a wet room?

Wet rooms are on the increase in the UK, this look came across from Europe originally where they have enjoyed wet rooms for decades. It introduces modern, open-plan living into the bathroom space. Plus points for customers include increased mobility for those of us who are less abled, a wetroom also makes an ideal family bathroom as it is safer for children.

Aren’t wet rooms dull?

Not anymore! Modern wet rooms are anything but dull! Gone are the days of dark damp shower-rooms – take a look at our wet room inspiration below for some ideas, you can create a light open bathroom wet room space with products such as Wedi board. Interesting features can be added such as niches which are recessed wall cavities that are tiled, other features include shelving, basin countertops, steps, dwarf walls, semi wall to partition spaces and create zones and even bathtubs. Browse our full range of wetroom products here and take a look at the guide at the bottom of the following page for more information on common wet room questions: Wet Rooms

Wet Room Inspiration

Wedi wet room inspiration, click to zoom the image

Featured products in this moodboard:

1. V&B Loop & Friends Circular Surface Mounted Washbasin
2. Axor Citterio Showerpipe
3. Contact us for Villeroy and Boch tile enquires

Not sure what you need? Contact our friendly sales team to get started on planning your new wetroom! [email protected]

ukBathrooms.com is set to save you a fortune on your new bathroom this summer, with our biggest ever Summer Sale now is the best time to shop for your new branded bathroom!

With the latest designs from leading bathroom manufacturers you can spec-out your new bathroom to the highest standard, with quality fittings from trusted and respected market leaders such as Hansgrohe, Roca, Crosswater and many more.

A Villeroy and Boch logo on your ceramicware ensures lasting quality and performance: Villeroy and Boch are one of the most revered, trusted, leading bathroom industry brands and are currently featured in our Summer Sale; there hasn’t been a better time to buy V&B from ukBathrooms! Pronounced “Villeroy” and “Bock” (not Bosch) the German brand is known for its clean European style.

One of Villeroy and Boch’s most popular ranges is: Subway. These timeless, uncluttered designs exude the true beauty of pure form and function lead design, they are usually Architects and Designers range of choice. The scale of choice on offer means you can fully customise your product selection, creating a bespoke bathroom unique to your family and your home.

For example the Subway furniture comes in a variety of colour options and sizes, you also have the choice of a single or a double “his and hers” style vanity unit. Even the handles can be customised, contact our sales team for advice on handle selection. You have a choice of: White, Glossy White, Glossy Walnut and Macassar. Matching tall units are available for those bathroom must haves, decluttering your space and enhancing the envisioned design aesthetic of your new bathroom.

Popular Subway Products

The Subway wall hung toilet is a hugely popular design, with its most appealing feature being completely smooth lines, no gaps or cut out spaces around the sides, just clean shapes and a smooth form. This single piece form helps you create a clutter free aesthetic as well as having the excellent advantage of being easier to clean, and keep clean, no more horrible dust and dirt collecting in recesses around the toilet base!

A matching Subway Bath from this range will enhance any bathroom space and compliment other items from the design line. Match with free standing or wall mounted brassware to achieve a contemporary high end look that would be at home in a luxury hotel suite, or your new bathing sanctuary!

Subway furniture vanity units are versatile, practical and simply stunning. Available in a choice of finishes lots of different looks looks can be achieved, pleasing even the most discerning of us! From light and bright whites, to deep rich and warm wood finishes, you can mix and match this range across your entire families bathrooms, kitting out your whole home with high quality products that can meet the tough demands of family life and the breadth of different design tastes we all have.

Browse the range on the link below, most subway items are in UK stock and can be delivered in 3 to 5 working days, custom furniture can take longer as it is ‘hand made to order’ in their German factory, but the wait is well worth it when your hand-built custom bathroom order arrives, and is fitted and finished in all its splendour!

Just contact our sales team to check lead times and pricing: 01765 694 720.

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We have seen how upgrading your bathroom or indeed kitchen can improve the value of your home, a bathroom makeover is possibly the easiest as it does not require a change to the room, simply improving the existing design. You may have a bathroom that you inherited from the previous owner, or it could be the one that the builder of the home installed, which in all probability is an off the shelf bland suite. There are lots of reasons why a bathroom makeover is a great choice.

There are numerous ways that you may like to improve the layout of your current bathroom, bathroom furniture in the form of wall mounting cupboards, laundry baskets, electrical points for charging toothbrushes or powering an electric razor. Adding towel racks to your bathroom radiator, bathroom mirrors are some examples.

Phoenix Ciro Marango Base Unit and Basin

A very popular idea is to remove your current bathtub and replace it with a Jacuzzi or Spa bath. We have a number at our web pages and this will be your new way to relax. You could add a music system or even a waterproof television!

Most bathrooms in the UK are small, but that does not mean that they have to be uninviting, bright paintwork and decorative walls can give a small bathroom a new lease of life. Retro styled basins, WC’s, wash stands and modern taps which may look Victorian but offer the quality of 21^st century technology. What’s better than a nicely heated floor when you step out of the bath or shower, underfloor heating mats are easy to install and they and neither expensive to buy or to run. Lighting can also transform a bathroom and an illuminated mirror is one way to achieve this, down lighters are another.

Roper Rhodes Clarity Equator backlit mirror

As we and the population get older, mobility is an obstacle that we all must face, the modern way to overcome some of the problem is to remove the bath and replace it will a wet room, no more climbing in and out of baths. Another option is to fit a corner shower cabinet, these take up little space and access in and out is easy.

You may not be considering selling your home but we can say that a bathroom makeover will improve the value, but above all selling or not, the best reason for improving your bathroom is that it is a room you use every day.

Naturally when carrying out these improvements you will be faced with some expense, so we have made this easier and now offer finance to spread your payments. We provide 0% Interest Free Finance on a number of major bathroom brands when you spend over £500, so what are you waiting for? Start planning your new bathroom today.

Home remodelling and design website Houzz featured one of our most stylish bathrooms radiators in their Every Room Needs a Little Bit of Black feature. Bisque Radiators offer a stylish touch to any room and work well against a number of different backgrounds as you can see from the feature, including black!

Black seems to be gaining popularity in the design world with a number of interior designers using this colour, or non-colour as it may be known as a feature in a room or to make something else ‘pop’. Follow the advice of the Houzz designers and ass some black. “Black is not a colour that needs to be repeated in a room. Just one bold accent.”

It can change a dimension of a room, turning a boring and monotone room into something far more exciting. You don’t have to go over the top with black accents, try just a ceiling, feature wall or even floor to help make the rest of your room stand out.

Contemporary Bathroom by Other Metro Kitchen & Bath Fixtures UK Bathrooms

Bisque Radiators, especially the Bisque Quadrato Towel Radiators which was featured, add a stylish touch to any room. The simple and striking design looks create against a bold colour wall, take inspiration from the image, “Black shines when paired with a magenta wall…”and add a splash of colour to your bathroom, teaming it with black tiles. The radiators come in white and chrome and would work well in any modern and stylish bathroom.