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Published on 22 October 2013 · 3 min read
Bathrooms: hotel projects set the trend
InfoWeb Marketplace · Editorial teamPublished on 22 October 2013 · 3 min read
The hotel bathroom, often a source of inspiration for private individuals, now goes beyond the purely hygienic and utilitarian dimension to offer comfort and well-being.
Thus, faced with increasingly demanding and well-informed guests, the hotel sector, in order to carry out bathroom renovations successfully and meet new customer expectations, must prioritize ergonomics, accessibility, aesthetics and hygiene while complying with numerous technical, budgetary, environmental, technological and legal constraints.
From the reception area to the spa, from the toilets to the bathroom, the new water spaces designed for the hotel industry, as well as innovative projects for private individuals, are showcased at the B'bath showroom.
Aesthetics obviously remains one of the top priorities for hotel bathrooms: wall-hung countertop basins with clean lines (Flat XL countertops by Agape) visually enlarge spaces. As needed, they can be turned into a desk or dressing table.
Airy mirrors (Minuetto by Agape) or mirrors with indirect lighting and generous dimensions for vertical or horizontal installation (Parabola by Agape) enhance the clean look of the spaces.
The designs play on harmonious seamless-effect wall coverings (OUT waterproof technical fibre by Wall&Decò) and the elegant lines of concealed mixers with proven quality (Deque by Dornbracht), combining shelves and towel rails in the same design (Sen line by Agape).
Bathing areas open to the bedroom
The bathroom is also increasingly opening onto the bedroom, to visually enlarge the space.
Here, freestanding bathtubs in their extra-small versions find their rightful place (Ottocento and Vieques XS, Agape). Made from materials with a sensuous feel (Cristalplant®), they are often signed by great names in design (Patricia Urquiola for Agape).
Made of enamelled steel, they offer digital features (Kaldewei Comfort Select bathtubs). Finally, made of Luminist on a pedestal, they emit a soothing LED light conducive to relaxation (Neorest LE bathtub by TOTO).
Wall-hung radiators (Add-On radiators by Tubes), the incredible luminous marble partitions by Lithos Design, true sculptures, or the backlit Barrisol stretch ceilings (design by Haguenier/On-Off/Archibuild agency) divide the space while letting light filter through.
Ergonomic equipment
Faced with draconian technical constraints and demanding surface requirements, hotel bathrooms prioritize ergonomic equipment:
?Ready-to-install? furniture concepts such as the A3 system by Alape (with customizable dimensions), integrating storage and accessories as well as the drainage system, or the compact hand basin (Insert Storage - Alape), offer great modularity while guaranteeing the technical safety of the installations.
Similarly, the Perotel wall-hung washbasin by Agape in Cristalplant® combines a clip-on shelf with the basin, on the right or left, and a towel rail.
Greater accessibility
For better accessibility, the shower is designed as a walk-in, with extra-flat shower trays, such as the CONOFLAT series by Kaldewei or Ceramilux by Agape, and large clear crystal glass panels with elegant lines and pure, discreet profiles (Agape Flat D).
Savings in water, energy and maintenance, and hygiene of installations
At the heart of hoteliers' concerns, these costs need to be anticipated and sanitary equipment must be ?ecological? and ?economical?. The Japanese manufacturer TOTO meets all these requirements: all TOTO sanitaryware is coated with an antibacterial CeFIONtect protective glaze and fitted with the super-powerful Tornado Flush. The same goes for the TOTO Self Power automatic tap, which generates its own electricity, and the energy-efficient TOTO Hand Dry hand dryer.
TOTO washlets, true standards in luxury hotels, now offer self-cleaning functions (Neorest AC washlet).
Spas: water-based spaces for well-being and relaxation
These spaces are now an essential service in upscale hotels, offered to satisfy a cosmopolitan and refined clientele. The manufacturer Dornbracht has developed very specific expertise in water rituals and therapies.
The ATT shower, which can be designed vertically or horizontally (Horizontal shower), is programmed so that its different jets act on body, soul and mind (energizing, balancing or de-stressing programme).
The Sensory Sky shower ceiling combines water effects, chromotherapy and aromatherapy.
The Foot Bathing system offers the benefits of a footbath to relax, massage or soothe all the sensitive areas of the body.
For total well-being, the manufacturer Tubes offers a heated relaxation bench after treatments (Bench by Tubes).
Decorating reception and welcome areas
Some elements intended for the bathroom are reinterpreted and move beyond their usual setting: this is the case of the Betty Blue countertop basin by Alape in vitreous enamelled steel, a true decorative overflow fountain with invisible drains and a completely flat surface. The same goes for the Trame or Milano heated radiators by Tubes with their sculptural shapes.
The hotel bathroom, a complex space, is modernizing for our comfort and well-being by offering greater freedom of movement and a fresh perspective on these spaces, combining new materials, design and aesthetics.
Thus, faced with increasingly demanding and well-informed guests, the hotel sector, in order to carry out bathroom renovations successfully and meet new customer expectations, must prioritize ergonomics, accessibility, aesthetics and hygiene while complying with numerous technical, budgetary, environmental, technological and legal constraints.
From the reception area to the spa, from the toilets to the bathroom, the new water spaces designed for the hotel industry, as well as innovative projects for private individuals, are showcased at the B'bath showroom.
Aesthetics obviously remains one of the top priorities for hotel bathrooms: wall-hung countertop basins with clean lines (Flat XL countertops by Agape) visually enlarge spaces. As needed, they can be turned into a desk or dressing table.
Airy mirrors (Minuetto by Agape) or mirrors with indirect lighting and generous dimensions for vertical or horizontal installation (Parabola by Agape) enhance the clean look of the spaces.
The designs play on harmonious seamless-effect wall coverings (OUT waterproof technical fibre by Wall&Decò) and the elegant lines of concealed mixers with proven quality (Deque by Dornbracht), combining shelves and towel rails in the same design (Sen line by Agape).
Bathing areas open to the bedroom
The bathroom is also increasingly opening onto the bedroom, to visually enlarge the space.
Here, freestanding bathtubs in their extra-small versions find their rightful place (Ottocento and Vieques XS, Agape). Made from materials with a sensuous feel (Cristalplant®), they are often signed by great names in design (Patricia Urquiola for Agape).
Made of enamelled steel, they offer digital features (Kaldewei Comfort Select bathtubs). Finally, made of Luminist on a pedestal, they emit a soothing LED light conducive to relaxation (Neorest LE bathtub by TOTO).
Wall-hung radiators (Add-On radiators by Tubes), the incredible luminous marble partitions by Lithos Design, true sculptures, or the backlit Barrisol stretch ceilings (design by Haguenier/On-Off/Archibuild agency) divide the space while letting light filter through.
Ergonomic equipment
Faced with draconian technical constraints and demanding surface requirements, hotel bathrooms prioritize ergonomic equipment:
?Ready-to-install? furniture concepts such as the A3 system by Alape (with customizable dimensions), integrating storage and accessories as well as the drainage system, or the compact hand basin (Insert Storage - Alape), offer great modularity while guaranteeing the technical safety of the installations.
Similarly, the Perotel wall-hung washbasin by Agape in Cristalplant® combines a clip-on shelf with the basin, on the right or left, and a towel rail.
Greater accessibility
For better accessibility, the shower is designed as a walk-in, with extra-flat shower trays, such as the CONOFLAT series by Kaldewei or Ceramilux by Agape, and large clear crystal glass panels with elegant lines and pure, discreet profiles (Agape Flat D).
Savings in water, energy and maintenance, and hygiene of installations
At the heart of hoteliers' concerns, these costs need to be anticipated and sanitary equipment must be ?ecological? and ?economical?. The Japanese manufacturer TOTO meets all these requirements: all TOTO sanitaryware is coated with an antibacterial CeFIONtect protective glaze and fitted with the super-powerful Tornado Flush. The same goes for the TOTO Self Power automatic tap, which generates its own electricity, and the energy-efficient TOTO Hand Dry hand dryer.
TOTO washlets, true standards in luxury hotels, now offer self-cleaning functions (Neorest AC washlet).
Spas: water-based spaces for well-being and relaxation
These spaces are now an essential service in upscale hotels, offered to satisfy a cosmopolitan and refined clientele. The manufacturer Dornbracht has developed very specific expertise in water rituals and therapies.
The ATT shower, which can be designed vertically or horizontally (Horizontal shower), is programmed so that its different jets act on body, soul and mind (energizing, balancing or de-stressing programme).
The Sensory Sky shower ceiling combines water effects, chromotherapy and aromatherapy.
The Foot Bathing system offers the benefits of a footbath to relax, massage or soothe all the sensitive areas of the body.
For total well-being, the manufacturer Tubes offers a heated relaxation bench after treatments (Bench by Tubes).
Decorating reception and welcome areas
Some elements intended for the bathroom are reinterpreted and move beyond their usual setting: this is the case of the Betty Blue countertop basin by Alape in vitreous enamelled steel, a true decorative overflow fountain with invisible drains and a completely flat surface. The same goes for the Trame or Milano heated radiators by Tubes with their sculptural shapes.
The hotel bathroom, a complex space, is modernizing for our comfort and well-being by offering greater freedom of movement and a fresh perspective on these spaces, combining new materials, design and aesthetics.
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