Ca' Pietra at Island Bathrooms

Introducing Ca' Pietra at Island Bathrooms

We're delighted to showcase this stunning Ca' Pietra area in our Salisbury Showroom! If you are planning a renovation then you must pay us a visit! We caught up with Hamish Smith, Creative Director at Ca’ Pietra, to find out everything we need to know about the trend-setting family business, Ca’ Pietra:'We are Ca’ Pietra, a family business celebrating 30 years of being at the forefront of tile and stone design. From statement on-trend tiling to classic stone, we’ve got it all. Inspired by the beauty of nature, we are committed to craftsmanship, quality, design and manufacturing. We adore the beauty of natural stone, interesting patterns and always making a statement. Our wide range of tile and stone will transform any space into a warm, welcoming home bursting with wow factor.At Ca’ Pietra we are firm believers in having fun with products – your home is your sanctuary; a place for relaxing with family and friends. We know that creating the perfect interior is as much about the feel and quality of a product as it is the finished look. That’s why we set the trends and are constantly updating our collections to ensure you get the very best.We love colour; we love pattern and we love making a statement. Our wide range of tile and stone collections will transform any space into a warm, welcoming home bursting with wow factor. Our talented team are passionate about tiles and are on hand ready to help. So whether you’re after an on-trend decorative floor tile for the kitchen or a luxurious marble for the main bathroom, we’ve got it covered.'Ca' Pietra are the experts in innovative stone and tile design and offer an extensive range of beautiful natural stones, porcelains and decorative tiles in an array of patterns and colours. Ourselves and Ca’ Pietra are committed to craftmanship, quality, design and manufacturing. So rest assured you will receive nothing but the best. If it’s a new bathroom or kitchen you’re after, we can help to transform your space. Choose from a vast selection of floor and wall tiles – whether it’s a classic limestone or a low maintenance porcelain or perhaps you want a pop of colour, our team can advise you on the right material for your home and lifestyle. What ever you choose the range of tile and stone collections will transform any space into a warm, welcoming home bursting with wow factor. If you’re after an on-trend decorative floor tile for the kitchen or a luxurious marble for the main bathroom, we’ve got it covered.Take a look at the images below to see our beautiful Ca' Pietra area, bursting with colour it is bound to get your creative juices flowing!*please select the images to view in full size*[ngg src="galleries" ids="2" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"] 

Matt White Collection

Introducing Matt White, the latest finish in the Crosswater MPRO range! This finish offers the same high-end luxury feel as the original collection however it is now available in a stunning new on-trend colourway. If you are searching for new brassware that is going to make a statement then look no further as this crisp monochrome collection is your answer. The colour has been applied by using powder coating. Powder coating is a proven method used to protect brassware against harsh conditions, making it the perfect finish in your home. 

MPRO Basin 2 Hole Set.

To begin with we have this beautiful 2 Hole Basin Set. The MPRO range from Crosswater provides you with the very best in brassware engineering.

MPRO Basin Monoblanc.

This is a very popular design at Island Bathrooms for it's high-quality design and finish. And now available in Matt White we have something to offer our customers looking to create a statement.

MPRO Crossbox.

Available in a 1,2 and 3 outlet valve we have something available for all of our customers bathroom requirements. A white finish really can create a timeless statement in any bathroom.

MPRO Showerhead.

Available in a 200 and 300mm head. This stunning showerhead is guaranteed to create wow-factor. The sleek white shade will go with any colourful tiles to create that beautiful monochrome effect.This striking new colour joins the five existing finishes to continue the evolution of this iconic product range, meeting the demands of today's modern day bathroom!

Top Bathroom Trends of 2020

Is your bathroom crying out for a refresh? We have found some of the best trends in 2020 that we believe will totally transform your bathroom. From subtle accessories to dramatic cloakrooms we've got you covered. Continue reading to discover the trends that you will love for years to come.

Brass Taps and Accessories.

Brass is a great way to bring a subtle accent of luxury into your bathroom. Not only does brass provide a refined finish but it is also very durable, making it long lasting which is a great choice for a bathroom of today. Click HERE to discover one of our favourite brushed brassware accessories from UNION, Crosswater.

Statement Showers.

Making a statement in your shower is a new trend for 2020 however it is definitely here to stay. How beautiful is this iridescent feature tile from Original Style's Mosaics collection featured below. With its popular scallop format, these tiles are perfect for creating a striking visual. With its popular scallop format, these tiles are perfect for creating a striking visual. If you like the look of this feature get in touch with us today and we can bring your bathroom designs to life!

Dark Accents.

Rich dark walls have been around for a while in the bedroom and living rooms however now it's the bathrooms turn to walk on the dark side. Scared to take the plunge? How about adding some luxurious navy tiles into your shower or if you are feeling braver you can fill the whole room with deep greens and blues. Dark colours also pair perfectly with our top trend of 2020 and that is brushed brass accessories. The image below demonstrates this perfectly.

Extra Large Tiles.

We're going big in 2020. These extra large tiles offer a striking and beautiful design that is guaranteed to turn heads. RAK have a wide and varied range of collections inspired by the elegance of marble to offer hundreds of designs. The marble and granite patterns displaying elegant veins create a sophisticated ambiance. RAK combines timeless beauty and the finest materials to create durable and beautiful tiles. If you like the look of RAK wall tiles get in touch with us today and we can design you new bathroom space.

Floating Vanity Unit.

Floating Vanity Units have become a firm favourite in 2020. Not only are they practical and provide you with great storage space, they also have an elegant and modern feel to them. A Floating Vanity Unit is also great for a smaller bathroom. By seeing the floor underneath it makes the area feel slightly more open. In a very small space such as a cloakroom under the stairs, having more room to put your feet can make a real big difference. Click HERE to find out how you can make your small bathroom feel and look bigger. This beautiful unit is from the Roper Rhodes Collection, available to purchase through our showrooms today!

Free Standing Bath Tubs.

Freestanding bath tubs elevate your space by giving your bathroom a more modern and luxurious feel. This freestanding tub is from Burlington. For a perfect traditional bathroom, combine soft tones of cream with elegant monochrome prints and our Burlington tub to create a luxury bathroom space.

Dramatic Cloakroom.

The cloakroom may be the smallest room in the house, however that means you can really use it to make a bold statement. Whether that's in your choice of pattern, colour or textures the choice is endless. So go wild with the wallpaper or embrace a decorative tile and bright paints. Original Style offer a huge collection of opulent tiles to suit any space.

Marble Wallpaper.

I know what your thinking, marble wallpaper? Why not marble tiles? Well marble tiles can become quite costly and although marble wallpaper may not have that gloss finish it does look great and keeps your costs down if you are on a budget.We hope we have inspired you for your new bathroom design. If you want to bring your ideas to life you can click HERE to visit our online remote design service or make your appointment and come and visit our showroom today! 

Chinese New Year Tofu Stir Fry

What better day to enjoy a delicious stir fry than Chinese New Year? But before you reach for the phone to call up your local takeaway and blow that new year’s resolution to make more food yourself, why not try making something yourself?We’ve tried this tofu stir fry ourselves and it’s safe to say that it’s darn delicious. Not only that, but it’s meat-free, cheap and easy to make, so whichever new year’s resolutions you’re striving to maintain, it’s very unlikely this particular recipe will see you breaking them. Ingredients

• 3 garlic cloves, diced
• 4 spring onions, sliced
• 1 chili, deseeded, diced into small pieces
• 2 heads of pak choi, cut into quarters
• 1 piece of broccoli, chopped into florets
• 200g soya beans (about half a tin, if you’re using tins)
• 300g marinated tofu
• 25g cashew nuts
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce

 Method

• Heat oil in wok or pan.
• Fry broccoli for 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and chili, fry for a further 1 minutes.
• Add spring onions, soya beans, pak choi and tofu, fry for a further 2 – 3 minutes.
• Add soy beans, cashew nuts and hoisin sauce and immediately remove from heat.

How Similar is Your Bathroom to One From 1948?

You’ve probably browsed through a good few bathroom catalogues in your time. We certainly have – it comes with the business. But we’ve never had the pleasure of looking through anything like the 1948 Kohler and Kohler catalogue found here.We were curious as to just how much bathroom designs can change in seventy odd years, and judging by a few of the images that we found, the answer turned out to be a lot, as you can see below.        While not exactly in keeping with current bathroom trends, who knows what revivals of these colour trends the future might hold?We’re actually putting the finishing touches to our own, new, shiny Island Bathrooms brochure, and we’ll be letting the whole world know when it’s finished. But safe to say it’ll probably look a little different from this one here.

Why Does the UK Have Two Separate Taps?

If you’ve ever been travelling before, you’ve (hopefully!) had the pleasure of washing your hands abroad. And if you were paying attention, you might have noticed that instead of separate hot and cold taps like we’ve got over here, there was a single mixer tap that let you mix hot and cold together, offering a nice warm stream of water instead of alternately freezing and scalding your hands. Amazing! Many who visit the UK from abroad find this one of the (if not the) single strangest quirks about our country. The UK is one of the world’s only countries to have this set up. Many visitors are left scratching there heads as to why we got to the extra effort of fitting a second tap just to keep hot and cold apart.  Theories range from a preference of traditional designs over practical use – we’re happier to either freeze or scald our hands if it means having that stately two tap look in the bathroom – to simple ignorance of the fact the rest of the world has moved onSo why do we insist on having two separate taps? It’s actually less to do with style and know-how than with the law.It was (and still is) a legal obligation for a household to have access to drinking water. In many older buildings, hot and cold water came from two separate sources.The cold water came straight from the mains and was considered safe to drink. The hot water was stored in a cistern in the loft, and because of this was considered unsafe (which makes sense – who’d want to drink water that had been sitting around in the loft for however many days where it might have been gathering silt or rust?).The law on clean drinking water went so far as to say that the two streams had to be separated to avoid cross-contamination. Hence a hot tap and a cold tap. (It was even suggested that the hot tap be placed on the left wherever possible to make sure that the visually impaired didn’t accidentally drink potentially contaminated water.)  Most modern houses have moved away from keeping a cistern in their loft, meaning that hot water is as safe to drink as cold. But old habits die hard, and as far as we’re aware, separate taps will continue to baffle our international cousins for years to come.

The Man Who Lived In A Toilet House

Mr Toilet HouseYou might say we at Island Bathrooms and Kitchens live all sorts of bathroom and kitchen furniture. But if you were to say we live toilets, you’d be giving us a crown we weren’t worthy of wearing. Not when you consider the legacy of South Korean Sim Jae-Duck, who lived in a house that looked like a toilet (giving us cause to rethink our own Holdenhurst showroom design).Sim Jae-Duck, or Mr Toilet as he would eventually come to be known, actually entered this world in a bathroom. Owing to a Korean superstition that saw toilets as places of luck, Sim’s grandmother convinced his mother to bring the future Mr Toilet into the world just outside her bathroom door. From his very first moment he was born with toilets in his stars.But this little fact had nothing (or very little) to do with the man later building his toilet house. His real interest in toilets started when South Korea was set to host the 2002 FIFA. As Mayor of Suwon, a satellite city to the capital, Seoul, his idea to prepare for this international event was to renovate all the public toilets in his city.Image source. The FIFA World Cup in Seoul, 2002. The project was such a resounding success that he dedicated the rest of his life to toilet sanitation. Jae-Duck eventually formed the KTA in 2002 (Korean Something Association, no prizes for guessing the T). Sim Jae-Duck threw himself at the task of breaking down toilet taboo, his logic being that without being able to talk about toilets in the open, little could be done to improve on them. Image source. Suwon, where Sim Jae-Duck was mayor. It was this idea that saw him knocking down his house in order to build the iconic toilet house. With English signs up outside declaring the place “Mr Toilet House”, the Korean signs opt for a more philosophical Haeujae, “A place of sanctuary where one can solve one’s worries.”Sadly, Sim Jae-Duck lost a battle with prostate cancer and in 2009 passed away. At his request, his family donated the house to the city, and in 2010 Mr Toilet House, was reopened as a museum to all things toilet-related, eventually expanding to become Toilet Culture Park, a place offering everything from displays on how people have gone to the toilet throughout history, to toilet-related souvenirs.Mr Toilet’s legacy lives on not only in the giant toilet he once called home (ranked 9 on Trip Advisor’s top picks for Suwon), but also in the perpetually immaculate state of Suwon’s public toilets. Still receiving plenty of public spending, Suwon has dubbed itself the Mecca of Toilet Culture. 

The Biggest Hoax in Bathtub History

On December 28^th 1917 an article called ‘A Neglected Anniversary’ was published in the New York Evening Mail. The ‘neglected anniversary’ the title mentioned was the introduction of the bathtub to the USA, seventy-five years prior.It’s author, journalist HL Mencken, had it go like this:Cincinnati grain trader Adam Thompson’s business often took him to England, where he “acquired the habit of bathing” during the 1830s.English bathtubs at the time were “confined to a small group of enthusiasts,” and “little more than glorified dishpans”.Adam Thompson came up with the idea of combining the bathtub with pipes instead of using a maid, as the English did.In 1842 Thompson set up the first American bathtub in his own home to put his theories into practice. Made by a local cabinet maker, “…mahogany lined with lead, seven feet long and fully four feet wide…” and weighing in at “about 1750 pounds”, it sounds more like a coffin than a bathtub.Later, showing it off to friends on Christmas day 1842, he convinced five of them to try the experience out for themselves, and as word spread, local newspapers “opened their columns to violent discussions of it.”Popular among the rich, many sceptics of this new invention saw it as “an obnoxious toy from England, designed to corrupt the democratic simplicity of the Republic.” There was also a lot of medical opposition to it, which eventually died down.When President Millard Fillmore took a bathe in Thompson’s original bathtub on a tour through Cincinnati, he liked it so much that he ordered one to be built in the White House. After a little controversy about what having a bathtub built said about the president’s aspirations, bathtubs began to become commonplace and by 1860 a bathtub could be found in every New York hotel, “…some having even two or three.”But it turned out that HL Mencken had made most of this up. The article, instead of immediately being ousted as a scandalous lie, was actually reprinted by other newspapers, excerpts of it eventually making their way into encyclopaedias and being taken as fact.Mencken, seeing his false information so proliferated, finally came forward eight years later to admit in the Chicago Tribune that the whole story was “…planned as a piece of spoofing to relieve the strain of war days” and that he was surprised when his “idle jocosities were taken with complete seriousness.”

Why January’s The Perfect Time For A Bathroom/Kitchen Remodel

Why January’s The Perfect Time For A Bathroom/Kitchen Remodel

Starting the new year right. New year! New you! Why not new bathroom or kitchen?

 Sales! The Winter Sales mean that you’ll get more bang for your buck if you choose to take advantage of the offers available. We've got a few on ourselves! If you’ve got to remodel something, it makes sense to leave the outdoorsy stuff for summer when it’s a little warmer for working outside. It can be a bit chilly for that kind of thing come January! If you’ve made a new bathroom or kitchen one of your resolutions, it’s probably best to get it done as soon as possible. We all know how it gets easier to put them off as the year wears on. A January remodelling leaves plenty of time to work out all issues to have it ready for some summer hosting – you wouldn’t want to put off having guests round because your bathroom looks like a building site!

 Statistically, people spend more time indoors over winter. Come summer you’ll be jetsetting off on holiday somewhere, so it follows that to get the most enjoyment out of your new bathroom or kitchen before the novelty wears off, a January remodelling is the most sensible choice.

 It doesn’t necessarily need to be a full remodelling, either. The feel of the room (or perhaps the lack of) might rest with a single item. If your otherwise perfect bathroom is held back by an unsightly basin or an ageing toilet, you could be enjoying that shiny new bathroom feel without having to remodel your entire bathroom. 

KBB Exhibition Review: Brand Highlights & 2018 Bathroom Trends

WHAT WE SAW...

This year at the 2018 KBB exhibition in Birmingham we saw an array of new bathroom technology, new bathroom products and designs, plus the latest interior trends. We caught up with our favourite brands while meeting new and inspiring brands. Plus, we got a glimpse at the new colour palette for 2018, and saw new materials and textures being chosen for bathroom design in 2018.

The exhibition was truly inspiring, brands showcased complete interior decorated rooms which looked like gallery style exhibits, to show off the latest design trends as well as their new bathroom products. This year there were 3 design factors which were prominent across many of the brands on-show:

1. Thoughtful and versatile products focusing on user comfort and modern design

2. Bathroom products which are designed to feel good

3. A crossover between timeless design and contemporary style

THERE WAS ALSO...

Industrial inspired design, bold one colour statement furniture, Scandinavian inspired design, black and grey furniture and brassware, textured and patterned bathroom products, modular furniture, tropical themes, greenery decorations, WC technology, luxurious baths, soft and neutral earthy tones, natural materials, marble and stone effect furniture and tiles/panels, pastel pinks, straight lines mixed with soft curves, gold brassware, brick style and wooden tiles/panels, plus soft to touch finishes.

 

WHAT WE EXPECTED...

Black brassware & sanitaryware, Scandinavian inspired design, wood finishes & natural materials, WC technology (rimless toilets), more rose gold products, more tropical inspired displays, more hexagon tiles, more Clearwater baths on display, and more of our favourite brands.

 

STAND OUT STANDS:

- Bathroom Brands (Because they had a 2 floor stand with a slide that went into a ball pit!)

- Scudo (Because their stand created the feeling of stepping into a home with differently styled rooms… it had very creative and comforting atmosphere.)

- Cubico (Because you could walk along and view each of their stunning displays with ease.)

- Frontline (Because each of their contemporary, exhibition style displays surrounded a very hip bar & seating area… it was very fun and exciting to be in!)

- Deuco (Because their stand reminded us of walking into an exhibition… the displays were stunning and the atmosphere was very relaxing.)

- Fiora (Because some of their bathroom displays were encased with glass and fabulous to look at.)

- Perrin & Rowe (Because their stand oozed a luxurious, open-plan, London penthouse apartment feel… it was absolutely stunning.)

- RAK (Because it felt like you were walking into the V&A museum & the science museum at the same time.)

 

TAKE A LOOK AT/LOOK OUT FOR:

- Crosswater’s industrial inspired Union range

- Scudo’s contemporary black bathroom range & their traditional floor standing vanity units

- Frontline’s Scandinavian inspired vanity units

- Hurlingham’s wow factor baths & sinks

- Creavit & all of their products

- Cubico & all of their luxurious & contemporary (yet affordable) products

- Dansani’s contemporary wall hung vanity units & modular furniture

2018 COLOUR PALETTE:

Black, Grey, Gold, Pink, Graphite, Red, Beige, Brown...

  

Combination palettes: Black & white - Black, white & red - Grey, white & black - White & wood - White & gold - Pink & gold - Black & gold - Grey & white

      

In the Spotlight: The GSI Ceramica Swirlflush® WC

Why would I need a silent flushing system you ask? Well, take yourself back to a night where you were silently asleep. Someone gets up to use the toilet, then suddenly there’s a hurricane in the bathroom and your rudely awoken. Exactly. Wouldn’t it be nice not to hear your toilet flushing all hours of the day? Well, GSI have just come out with a silent WC that’s so revolutionary it’s got its own registered design with its own patented flushing system. Take a look…

8d decibels quieter than a normal flush (which is around 72 decibels) the Swirlflush only emits around 64 decibels! To put this in perspective, showers are around 70 decibels and air conditioners are around 60 decibels. The Swirlfush WC also combines ExtraGlaze ceramic coating, another registered design from GSI. Extraglaze offers an extremely smooth, non-porous surface which creates a protective barrier against bacteria and limescale. When liquid touches the surface it runs right off or pulls together. Less germs are then spread on the surface and around the surface. The SwirlFlush also has a modern, quick-releasing and soft-closing seat… Something you’d expect from such a beautiful piece of modern bathroom technology. 

  

But the most important feature is how powerful the revolutionary drain system is. Due to the absence of the traditional rim water flow is maximised as well as the overall pulling power of the systems flush. Normally you wouldn’t need to, or think to flush down 36 pieces of toilet paper all in one go. Normal toilets wouldn’t handle this amount of paper. But the Swirlflush can and it can flush it away in around 5 seconds! Not yet a believer? Why not take a look at the test videos below which use some uncommon, yet apparently flushable materials. 

The new Swirlflush® rimless WC flushing system is currently available with GSI’s Norm, Pura, Sand and Kube ranges. Not yet convinced by the wonders of the Swirlflush? Watch us test 1 of the best toilets in the world at our showroom on Holdenhurst road!

Our director David has been showing our lovely customers the wonders of the new GSI Swirlflush toilet, at our showroom in Bournemouth! This revolutionary WC is currently the BEST WC on the market... It's super silent as well as being incredibly powerful! #gsiswirlflush #gsiceramica

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Spending a Penny for Comic Relief!

Comic Relief helps to fund 1000s of projects around the world, every year, through the power of entertainment (Companies, schools and independent projects have been helping to raise awareness for this fantastic charity since 1985!).

 

We all have pennies laying around our homes which are always forgotten and never get spent... So this year David Lloyd in Ringwood teamed up with Island Bathrooms who donated a toilet for this great cause. Offering the chance for members and visitors to spend those forgotten (but needed) pennies on Red Nose Day!

 

We'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who has 'spent a penny' so far, for Comic relief this year!

Keep your donations coming & visit the website to donate directly!

So far Comic Relief has raised £73,026,234 for people in need around the world!

In the Spotlight: Old London Traditional Bathroom Furniture

Island Bathrooms are proud to introduce the newest range of Old London traditional bathroom furniture. Available in four distinctive finishes, the collection reflects an era of timeless elegance and quality workmanship.Choose from a subtle and muted colour palette of warm ivory, deep pistachio, earthy stone grey and exquisit natural walnut to compliment your period bathroom design.All pieces within the new collection feature a fantastic wainscot design of striking horizontal and vertical lines to create a fabulously British look that is ideal for making a personal statement within the home.The full collection of traditional bathroom furniture from Old London features a variety of co-ordinating pieces from traditional vanity units to storage cupboards, back to wall WC units, wooden cabinets and laundry baskets. You can even finish the look with a stunning range of matching wainscot design bath panels, available in all four finishes. All items are also finished to the highest possible quality and are backed by Old London’s generous 10 year manufacturers guarantee to provide that all important peace of mind for years to come.

Old London Traditional Vanity Units

The collection of bathroom vanity units from Old London come in two distinct styles. The first is a traditional vanity unit with a full width ceramic basin that comes in both 600mm and 800mm widths. The benefit of the full width basin is that it allows for much more countertop storage space for day to day bathroom accessories. The second option comes with a much more striking and chunky semi-recessed basin with two tap holes, making it ideal for creating a more genuine period feel by adding traditional tap pairs. Both styles of vanity unit come complete with soft closing doors as standard as well as ample storage space, metal sleeved feet and distinctive satin nickel handles.

Old London Traditional Bathroom Storage Units

To complement the look and provide some fantastic storage space within the bathroom, the Old London range contains some elegant storage solutions. Choose from freestanding options of 4 drawer storage units, single shelf open storage units, tall storage units with 4 internal shelves as well as the stunningly crafted tallboy storage unit with drawers and shelf storage. All freestanding storage units come with metal sleeved feet for minimal movement when placed in the bathroom as well as reflecting the Old London wainscoted panelling style.

Old London Finishing Touches

Old London have also provided the final finishing touches to complete that all important period look in your bathroom. The stylish back to wall WC unit maintains the same stylish, square feel and is available in all four stunning finishes. Combine with the Old London range of traditionally styled toilet seats to complete the look in your bathroom. Also available to create a seamless design are the Old London wainscoted bath panels. These are available in all standard bath sizes to accommodate whatever bath you have in your home. Finally, choose from any of the wall mounted Old London wooden mirror cabinets. They each have matching interiors to the chosen finish and come with a large internal shelf for easy storage. Combined with the elegantly styled handles, they make a fantastic addition to a traditional design.Shop a wide range of traditional bathroom products on our website. Alternatively, come into one of our showrooms and be inspired by tons of great traditional bathroom displays, as well as a number of premium brands we don't currently sell online, such as Imperial, Heritage and Burlington.

Introducing Island Bathrooms Very Own Rock Band: 'Bog Standard'

Here's something you probably didn't know about Island Bathrooms... We have our very own rock band named 'Bog Standard'. Formed by three talented members of the Island Bathrooms team, the band has been going for several years covering rock classics, playing at regular local parties and events. The band play a wide selection of 80's and more recent rock music including Kings Of Leon, Green Day, The Undertones, Kaiser Chiefs and many more. Here is a recent video from when the band played at one of our staff members surprise 40th Birthday party.

Island Bathrooms Introduces: Bomb Cosmetics

Island Bathrooms are proud to introduce Bomb Cosmetics into our Salisbury showroom, an exciting range of bright, natural, fun and affordable handmade bath, body, face and shower products. Bomb Cosmetic products not only smell and feel wonderful on your skin they look beautiful on display too, ideal for complimenting any bathroom.Made from only carefully selected ingredients, natural butters and pure essential oils Bomb Cosmetics offer only the finest products to nourish and care for your skin. We have an extensive collection of Bomb Cosmetic products on sale, here’s just a few of the best as chosen by our customers...

Beyond the Bath Tulip

Cleanse your skin with the beautiful Beyond Bath the Bath Tulip bath creamer. Classical, and pretty featuring a soft powdery scent with hints of aldehyde, jasmin, iris and spice. The rich heart mixes clove with amber, lily and peach with a complex musk finish that captures sandal, amber and vanilla. Containing skin softening butters combined with healing tea tree oil for an exhilarating bathing experience.

Knickerbocker Glory Whoopie Blaster

Delectable but not edible, the Knickerbocker Glory Whoopie Blaster is a fizzy ice-cream and soda fragranced bath bomb bursting with skin goodness, made from divine cocoa butter, pure amyris and thyme plus essential oils for an instant lift. Essences of wild fruit and red berry notes blend seamlessly with a creamy vanilla base to make a mouth watering fragrance.

Apple Cherry Choo Choo Bath

Apple Cherry Choo Choo bath is second to none. Featuring the perfect balance of skin softening cocoa, shea butters, pure bergamot, clary sage and essential oils for the perfect skin softening concoction.

Chic & Cheerful Bath Mallow

Enhance your mood with the Chic and Cheerful Bath Mallow. With beautiful essences of pure lemon and rose essential oils combined to soothe and uplift, infused with a generous dollop of pure cocoa and shea butters to moisturize and soften the skin, this luxurious bath bomb will leave you feeling revived and ready to go.

Rhubarb & Custard Bath Mallow

Naughty but nice, this yummy Rhubarb and Custard Bath Mallow is an ultimate bathing luxury, Infused with pure cocoa and shea butter, clary sage and amyris oils. Plus a fruity explosion of red berries and ripe rhubarb that leads to a heart of peaches blended with cream, with a close softened by the sweetness of caramel and vanilla.

Pina Paradise Bath Mallow

Pina Paradise Bath Mallow, an indulgent cocktail of mallow, pure butters, pure mandarin and grapefruit essential oils, with skin conditioning Nirvana. Featuring fruity, sparkling notes of fresh pineapple and oranges, the creamy, coconut heart blends peaches and almonds with a sweet finish of caramel & rich vanilla. Place your bath mallow in warm water and watch as it fizzes softly, melting and releasing its skin softening cocoa butter.

Rosehip Bath Buttercup

Rosehip Bath Buttercup features a classic, floral fragrance with nourishing butters to moisturise the whole body, with added benefits of ylang ylang and chamomile essential oils to soothe and comfort. With a soft powdery scent that captures aldehyde, jasmin, iris and spices at the opening. The rich heart mixes clove with amber, lily and peach with a complex musk finish that captures sandal, amber and vanilla.

Superfruiter Bath Buttercup

Full of fruity goodness, this Superfruiter Bath Buttercup is sure to enliven your senses, featuring the perfect cocktail of cranberries and zesty lime with supporting fruity notes of strawberry, raspberry, plum, peach, apple and cassis with hints of white flowers on a woody base. Breathe in its fragrance, and wonder as the butters melt into your bath and fragrantly nourish your body, with pure lime and clary sage essential oils.

Ripple-licious Butter Loop

Radiant and redolent, full of pure butters the Ripple-licious Butter Loop is infused with pure magnolia oil and blends of red fruits, raspberries, grapes, blueberry ad juicy pears, finishing with the sweetness of vanilla and rich caramel, leaving the skin softened and revived.To see our full range of Bomb Cosmetics on show visit our Salisbury Showroom. 

New in: Hudson Reed Memoir furniture

Introducing....

the new Memoir Furniture collections from Hudson Reed featuring clean contemporary designs, available in an array of colours including walnut, blonde oak, gloss cashmere, gloss white and gloss grey finishes. Hudson Reed furniture offers exceptional quality without the steep price tag. Manufactured to the highest of standards combining the perfect balance of practicality and reliability, Hudson Reed is a brand you can trust.The Memoir Furniture collection is ideal for adding a contemporary feel to your bathroom, and a great way to introduce bold colours. All pieces within the Memoir collection are backed by the 5 year Hudson Reed manufacturer’s guarantee; click here to shop for Hudson Reed Memoir Furniture.

Floor standing Vanity Units with Basin

The Memoir collection includes a stunning array of floor standing vanity units to coordinate with your chosen finish. These durable units are available in two doors and two draw versions and in 600mm and 800mm versions, all with plenty of space for toiletries to ensure of a clutter free look, complete with a durable mid edged ceramic basin. The vanity unit drawers and doors feature soft close technology, come already assembled with handle included. An alternative basin can be supplied for this item if preferred.

Wall Mounted Vanity Units with Basin

If you are looking for a space saving and minimalist unit, the Memoir collection includes a beautiful range of 1 draw wall mounted vanity units featuring soft close drawers, complete with a durable mid edged ceramic basin. These beautiful vanity units are supplied fully assembled with handle included. An alternative basin can be supplied for this item if preferred.

Wall Hung Storage Units

Ideal for space saving are the Hudson Reed Memoir 1400mm tall wall hung storage units. Featuring soft close doors that can be hung left or right hinged these durable units come ready assembled in a range of coordinating colours to match the rest of the collection.

Cloakroom and Unit Basin

The collection also offers a range of in smaller compact vanity units with basin 500mm in width, ideal for the smaller bathroom or cloakroom.

WC Units

The collection also includes coordinating a range of WC Units for back to wall toilets 500mm in width.

Bath Panels

Also to complete the look of your bathroom is a host of coordinating bath panels available in 1500, 1600 and 1700mm widths. For the end of your bath there is a collection of bath end panels and plinths available in 700mm, 750mm, 800mm, 1500mm and 1600mm widths.The Memoir collection is ideal for adding a contemporary feel to your bathroom, and a great way to introduce bold colours. All pieces within the Memoir collection are backed by the 5 year Hudson Reed manufacturer’s guarantee; Click here to shop for Hudson Reed Memoir Furniture

In the Spotlight: Tavistock

Tavistock.....

Are a leading manufacturer of beautiful bathroom products, from modern designs to vintage inspired collections they've got it all covered. Tavistock bathroom furniture and pottery offers functional yet stylish designs to compliment your bathroom at very reasonable prices that are sure to reflect your individual sense of style.

Bath Panels & Bath Screens

Tavistock offer an extensive collection of bath panels in wood veneer such as the Milton antique pine collection and contemporary white gloss finishes such as the Meridian bath panel collection all at superb prices. With a whole host of modern and traditional styles to choose from there’s something to suit every bathroom and budget.Tavistock also offer a sleek and elegant collection of bath screens available in curved and straight designs crafted from 6mm thick safety glass backed by the Tavistock manufacturer lifetime guarantee for your peace of mind.

Bathroom Cabinets

Ideal for keeping your bathroom de-cluttered with the joint purpose of a mirror, Tavistock offer a stunning collection of bathroom cabinets in an array of finishes featuring a whole host of benefits including soft close doors, double sided mirrors, integrated lighting and internal shaver and toothbrush recharging sockets.

Bathroom Furniture

Tavistock offer an extensive collection of bathroom furniture in fantastic designs from traditional to contemporary. The collections include cloakroom units, vanity units, storage units, wall-mounted vanity units and WC units in a variety of different finishes from wooden finishes such as Walnut and more contemporary finishes such as Black gloss, Montana gloss and white gloss which all come complete with a full 10 year manufacturer’s guarantee.

Bathroom Mirrors

Bathroom Mirrors If you are looking for a beautiful bathroom mirror Tavistock offer an extensive collection of bathroom mirrors featuring a host of benefits including heated demister pads, ambient lighting, charging socked and infra red sensors. All mirrors from Tavistock are IP44 rated and come with the 12 month Tavistock manufacturer’s guarantee.

Taps

Tavistock offer an array of modern taps in stunning styles to suit all water pressure systems. There are a beautiful collection of modern taps such as the Tavistock Q60 Tap collection that provides a cascading waterfall effect, ideal for adding a little wow factor into your bathroom. The collection has everything you need to coordinate your bathroom with this beautiful look including basin mixer, bath filler and bath shower mixer at surprisingly affordable prices. All of Tavistock’s taps come complete with a full 5 year Tavistock manufacturer’s guarantee.

Shower fittings and Shower kits

Tavistock have a large range of shower fittings, shower kits, shower valves and controls ideal for adding the perfect finishing touches to your bathroom. The Tavistock showering ranges also include a variety of concealed and exposed shower bundle kits all at fantastic prices complete with a 10 year guarantee.

 Shower doors, Enclosures & Trays

Tavistock have a large choice when it comes to shower enclosures and doors all of which are fully guaranteed for a lifetime and are fantastically priced Tavistock’s Oxygen 8 shower trays are crafted from durable cast stone that will last for years to come backed by a 25 year manufacturer’s guarantee as standard.

Basins, Wastes and Bottle Traps

To compliment your bathroom Tavistock have a wide selection of beautifully crafted modern and traditional bathroom basins in a variety of shapes and sizes with and without pedestals. All Tavistock basins come complete with a full 10 year guarantee. If you are looking for a basin wastes from clicker to pop up, Tavistock are sure to have a waste and bottle trap suitable for your basin, all of Tavistock’s wastes come with a full 5 year manufacturer’s guarantee.

Toilets & Toilet Seats

If you are looking for a new toilet, Tavistock offer a large range of toilets including traditional toilets, wall hung toilets and back to wall toilets. All toilets from Tavistock come complete with a 10 year manufacturer's guarantee. To compliment your new toilet Tavistock also offer a large range of toilet seats from the standard white gloss design all the way through to several wooden veneer finishes.Tavistock as a brand have alot to offer with beautiful looking bathroom ceramics and furniture made from durable materials, many with up to a lifetimes guarantee. At Island bathrooms we offer an extensive range of Tavistock products at the lowest prices guaranteed.

The South's Biggest Bathroom Showroom

One of the largest bathroom showrooms in the UK is situated just a half an hour drive away from Southampton.Packed full of affordable bathroom products as well as plenty of high-end luxury, Island Bathrooms has a huge range of bathrooms to suit budgets large, small or anywhere in between.Expert staff are on-hand to provide design and planning advice, with 3D photo-realistic design, a children's creche and plenty of free parking available.Drive about 30 minutes up the A36 out of Southampton and you'll arrive in Salisbury, a city with a busy historic past, a thriving market, historic houses and a lively art scene. You'll also find the newest and largest Island Bathrooms showroom, occupying a huge retail site on the Churchfields Industrial Estate. The site is also home to Island Kitchens, and displays a wide range of high quality kitchens too.

A New Bathroom Superstore for the Southampton Area

When we were lucky enough to secure such a large retail space, it was obvious that we would be able to display everything from budget bathroom suites starting at £299 (including all the taps and fittings), right through to the wow-factor pieces from top brands such as Burlington, BC Designs, Crosswater, Geberit and over 50 others. Our Big Brand Price Promise ensures you get the very best prices too. If you live in Salisbury, we're right here on your doorstep, with prices and products you simply won't find anywhere else nearby. You'll find over 150 bathroom displays to inspire and excite, as well as staff who genuinely care about creating your dream bathroom.And if you are one of the 250,000 people who live in or around Southampton, we're not far from you either. If you've been looking locally for a bathroom, you've probably noticed there aren't that many options. Of course there's always the DIY sheds, but for quality, choice and expertise your options are limited. Your nearest Island Bathrooms showroom is located 20 minutes along the A36 and into Salisbury. True, we aren't exactly on your doorstep, but we reckon that it is worth travelling 20 minutes to get a great deal. How often do you renovate your bathroom? 

 

Beautiful bathrooms since 1981It has been over 3 decades since we first entered the world of bathroom retail, and much has changed over the years. It might be a bit of a cliche, but there has never been greater choice, and you don't have to spend silly money to get a bathroom that looks a million pounds. Why not add a touch of hotel glamour to your new bathroom with an overflow bath filler, create the illusion of space with a wall-mounted toilet, or turn your bathroom into a wet room? When you visit Island Bathrooms, you will speak to passionate people who actually know what they are talking about. We will give you our honest opinions on the products on offer based upon years and years of shared experience. When we recruit, we look for staff experienced in bathrooms, not staff experienced in sales. You won't find us pushy, and we certainly won't confuse you with jargon and technical talk - not unless you want us to anyway. 

 

And Now Supplying Beautiful Kitchens to Southampton Too

2013 saw the launch of Island Kitchens, our sister brand offering quality kitchens at affordable prices. If you are seeking the cheapest kitchen you can find, we probably can't help you. But if you don't mind spending a little extra for quality and style (and we mean 'a little' - only sensible prices on offer here), then our 15 complete kitchen displays could be the starting point of something very special.We'll be launching a new kitchen website in the near future, but in the meantime you can find us on Facebook or visit our Salisbury showroom.