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Showing posts with label Kaldewei. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kaldewei. Show all posts
Tuesday, 30 December 2014
Sunday, 12 October 2014
Germany 2014: Part 1
Every year Bathe Australia take a group to tour their German suppliers factories and to see what is new and exciting in the world of bathroomware.
This year I was lucky to attend and over the next few posts I'll be sharing with you all that was discovered, learnt and eaten in those 10 glorious days!
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We began our German adventure in Munster, also known as the bicycle capital of Germany. This beautiful town is home to approx 48,500 students and we were informed that every person has at least 2 bikes. There were literally bikes everywhere!
We made daily (short) trips to Ahlen for Kaldewei and were greeted each time by a stunning enamel-clad building and the smiling faces of the Kaldewei staff.
The most astounding thing I discovered about Kaldewei was their 0% waste policy.
Nothing, nichts, not one little piece is wasted. They recycle all product i.e. glass and steel and even re-use the taphole/overflow cut-outs for waste covers etc. Very eco-friendly!
Wandering through the factory was an eye-opening experience for me. The precision and skill that goes into producing a Kaldewei bath or shower tray is unbelievable and yet completely understandable, considering they have a 30 year warranty on their product.
Watching the cold press deep-drawing process was probably my favourite part of the factory tour. Seeing a 2.9mm thick piece of steel (overall thickness of the bath material is 3.5mm including enamel) deep drawn just by pressure (these pieces are not heated up!) into the shape of a bath is just outstanding.
Unsurprisingly their sales in shower trays (a.k.a shower floors & shower surfaces) have rocketed and we are hoping the Australian market will embrace the shower trays soon. They are more hygienic and so much easier to clean than the traditional tile/grout combo. And with Kaldewei's colour options, you wont have any trouble matching your floors.
Kaldewei were kind enough to share some of their new products with us also. They've just launched their one-piece, no-seams freestanding bathtub. 'Meisterstuck', German for masterpiece. And what a masterpiece it is. Sleek lines and contemporary styling with all the advantages of the best bath material in the market, steel enamel.
The other exciting new Kaldewei development is 'Sound Wave'. We were utterly enthralled by this new gadget, it basically turns your bath tub into a giant speaker!
Once adding a 'Sound Wave' to your bath tub, connect your device via bluetooth and you can play whatever music you wish through the actual bath. This also means you get cool little vibrations in the surface of the water.
Everyone needs a Kaldewei bath. Everyone needs 'Sound Wave'.
Kaldewei will be launching some exciting things at ISH trade fair next year but unfortunately they were kept well under wraps. We will be sure to keep a close eye on any Kaldewei releases and keep you updated.
Photos © kaety/Candana
Thursday, 22 May 2014
Top 10... New Products
Kaldewei Asymmetric Duo bath, Hansgrohe Select S120 handshower
Brodware Yokato wall basin set, Menu Flip Around stool
Zucchetti Savoy basin set, Victoria & Albert Amiata bath
Brodware City Plus shower set, DCS Scarpa rails in white
Brodware City Plus shower set, DCS Scarpa rails in white
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
5 mins with... Marylou Sobel
Marylou Sobel is a Sydney-based interior designer with a huge portfolio and an even bigger passion for design. Over the past 25 years, Marylou has made her mark on design for creating timeless spaces with a bit of edge, and a lot of love.
We've had the pleasure of dealing with Marylou for many years and find her design aesthetic and professionalism a reflection of her hard work and immense talent.
Make sure to visit Marylou's new website and blog for further inspiration.
We've had the pleasure of dealing with Marylou for many years and find her design aesthetic and professionalism a reflection of her hard work and immense talent.
Make sure to visit Marylou's new website and blog for further inspiration.
Describe your design
aesthetic in 5 words…
Unique, detailed, eclectic, textures, functional
Which bathroom brand are
you most likely to specify for your clients?
Boyd Alternatives, Brodware, Marblo Mojo, Philippe Starck
What inspires you to
create beautiful spaces?
A huge passion for design, a keen eye, a love for textiles and all things beautiful. A desire to make peoples homes and workplaces a special, functional and aesthetic place to be in, timeless and comfortable and a place they can be proud of
Who are some
international designers/architects that you admire?
Axel Vervoordt, Christian Liaigre, Kit Kemp, Piet Boon, Berni De La Cuona
If you could design
anyone’s bathroom (past or present), whose would it be? And what would you do
with it?
Mariano Fortuny (1871-1949) a very avant-garde designer of fabrics as well as being a painter, engraver, sculptor, photographer, set designer, lamp designer and more.
I could use his fabulous fabrics, silk or cotton, to upholster and line the walls. A Fortuny chandelier, Venetian mirrors, high ceilings and large windows with views of the Rialto bridge in Venice. It would be sumptuous and luxurious and a very special place to bathe in. I may even just design it for me...
What is your favourite
bathroom product? Why?
I love Boyd Alternatives because the designs are so organic and have such presence, they really do make a statement in a bathroom.
We would like to thank Marylou for sharing her beautiful work and design insight with us.
For more info please visit www.marylousobel.com.au
Sunday, 28 July 2013
Top 10... New Products
Vola 060 shower (WELS approval pending), Brodware Michelangelo wall basin set
Gessi Ispa bath, Parisi Doppio Zero basin
Studio Bagno Soul 2 basin, Hydrotherm Tube heated towel rails
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Candana's Top Picks... Part 6
For the last instalment of our top picks, I have put together my personal favourite pieces.
This was very difficult because my favourites change almost weekly (just like my hair style/colour!).
I advise my clients to embrace colour and have fun with their bathrooms. Personal style doesn't date, so don't feel obliged to follow trends!
1. Popham tiles
2. Kaldewei Conoduo freestanding bath, matt black
3. Zucchetti Isy basin mixer, white
4. Frost Camouflage hooks
5. Vola Round series waste bin
6. Omvivo Lilli basin with charcoal softskin
Wednesday, 3 April 2013
New Product: Kaldewei Asymmetric Duo
We are proud to announce the release of the stunning Kaldewei bath, Asymmetric Duo sold exclusively through Candana.
This gorgeous design is available in multiple sizes ranging from 1700mm to 1900mm, accommodating any bathroom size/shape.
Just like the rest of the Kaldewei baths, this tub is made of the highest quality steel enamel and has a warranty of 30 years!
The Asymmetric Duo has won a Red Dot Design award for it's sleek rectangular design that is normally quite rare in steel baths. The asymmetric hob (where the bath's name derives) gives you the option of hob mounting your tapware or just extra space for that glass of champagne and the newest issue of your favourite mag.
We will have this bath on display in the 1800 x 900mm size soon, so make sure to come into the store for a peek and maybe even a lay-down.
We will have this bath on display in the 1800 x 900mm size soon, so make sure to come into the store for a peek and maybe even a lay-down.
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Hotel Barceló Hamburg
At the Hotel Barceló in Hamburg, modern Spanish flair is introduced to the heart of Germany. The second establishment of Spanish hotel chain “Barceló” in Germany appeals both to business and private customers thanks to its avant-garde style and absolutely central location.
After a busy day shopping or on a business trip, the 4* Superior Hotel provides well-deserved rest and relaxation in its 193 rooms and suites. Featuring a modern design with glass components and cleverly placed colourful accents, the interior lends a feeling of openness, while offering comfortable amenities for a retreat from the vibrant city.
The well-being of guests is further enhanced by the luxurious bathroom design of the Superior rooms and suites. The enamelled Conoflat shower trays from Kaldewei join the living and sleeping quarters in a harmonious convergence with the bathroom as the exclusive shower opens to both parts of the room to represent a characteristic element of the premium room concept. Guests can also relax in the extravagant Asymmetric Duo bath from Kaldewei.
The bathroom design of the Barceló optimally satisfies the requirements of today’s trend-conscious hotel guest: to be in on the action, while at the same time enjoying the highest levels of relaxation. Design baths invite to unwind, as openly designed showers are separated from the living/sleeping area of the room only by a glass panel. The Barceló thus takes up the new trend in bathroom design – that today’s modern bath is more than a purely functional place; it is a room for relaxation and regeneration in harmony with the design concept of the whole house.
This perfect combination of functionality and premium design has already earned Kaldewei products a number of prestigious design awards. Most recently, the Asymmetric Duo won over an international jury for the iF product design award 2012, whereas the Conoflat shower tray impressed the judges for the interior innovation Best of Best award 2011. The classy bathroom appointments thus optimally integrate with the modern and design-oriented overall concept of the Barceló Hamburg and underline its avant-garde flair in the heart of Hamburg.
Source: Franz Kaldewei GmbH & Co. KG. via Bathe Australia
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