N
ews Release
Immediate Release 17th June
2009
Sottini
introduces its most vibrant programme of new products since its UK arrival 20
years ago
Sottini launches two new bathroom ranges, three mixer
fittings ranges and a furniture collection that redefines the word
‘comprehensive'
HULL, UNITED
KINGDOM – Sottini by Ideal Standard International, a
leading provider of innovative bathroom solutions,
today celebrates 20 years of success as a specialist exclusive showroom brand
for bathroom solutions. To mark
this milestone, Sottini is launching a comprehensive collection of new products
which include two bathroom suites, a range of furniture to complement suites
within the range, along with three new brassware ranges.
The
Sottini brand was launched in 1989. The first brand dedicated to the specialist bathroom market with
products only available through an exclusive network of showrooms throughout
the UK. The range started with
REPRISE and has grown to cover the luxury and middle markets with a range of
innovative and beautiful bathroom solutions sold by approximately 200 exclusive
dealers around the country.
SANTORINI
Sottini
‘SANTORINI' is a collection of bathroom solutions created by Robin Levien,
award-winning Royal Designer for Industry. The range comprises of interchangeable elements built around
two distinctive soft-edged shapes – Ellipse and Bow.
Both shapes
continue Robin's design theme of timeless, ‘soft minimalism' that is completely
holistic. It is a more sculptural
and organic version of the clean, clinical minimalism seen in bathroom design
since the millennium. This soft
minimalism is very easy to live with in terms of both aesthetics and
practicality. Santorini
offers numerous and beautiful solutions for all bathroom needs.
Robin Levien
explains; "The collection continues my ideas, shapes and designs that define
how I see a modern 21st century bathroom. Soft and sculptural, warm
and friendly, completely holistic. Santorini truly is a bathroom range of the modern era."
SANTORINI Collection Highlights
Bow - 55cm pedestal basin - 40cm hand-rinse basin and 50cm
semi-countertop basin
Making the
ordinary extra special - Bow is a pretty, simple and pure design. The design is rectangular in shape with
soft edges. Bow has a
simplicity making it a design for everyone. There are three basin options – traditional 55cm pedestal
basin, matching 40cm handrinse basin and 50cm semi-countertop option for those
wanting to install into furniture.
Ellipse - 42cm
vessel basin
Ellipse is a
rounded design which includes a vessel basin option for those wanting to
install on top of a furniture unit. The vessel basin has a deck, allowing the tap to be fitted onto the
basin, which avoids having to position it directly onto the countertop where
cleaning around it would be difficult.
Close coupled WCs – with choice of Ellipse or Bow cistern
Two WC bowl choices – standard close coupled or
back-to-wall close coupled. Both
bowls do not feature the traditional pedestal foot. They are one complete shape with a clean, neat line with no
nooks and crannies that sits flush to the floor, making cleaning easier. The WCs are available in Ellipse or Bow
designs to co-ordinate with the basin options.
Choice of baths – 170 x 70cm, 170 x 75cm, 170 x 75cm
double-ended bath, 170 x 70cm shower bath
There is a
range of four baths to choose from. All the SANTORINI baths feature the option of the ‘Idealwaste'
technology which means the baths can be installed up to 40mm lower than most
other baths, making access easier, particularly for children and the elderly,
whilst not compromising on the amount of water for bathing.
SOTTINI BATHROOM FURNITURE
Sottini furniture
provides a level of choice never seen in one single collection; it is designed
to complement the full Sottini range of bathroom solutions, offering a variety
of options. Whether it's a fully
fitted look or a wall-hung configuration that's wanted Sottini furniture has
the answer. There are 22
individual storage solutions including floor standing basin units, tall column
units or wall mounted basin units and mirror cabinets, along with two design
options offering a framed or unframed look.
There is a
choice of seven finishes and mixed colour options providing the framed look in
Wild Walnut combined with Plum or Black; Grey combined with White, each produce
a depth of finish and warmth that will look good for years to come. There is also a choice of three worktop
finishes Wild Walnut, Rossini and Grey.
Sottini Furniture Collection
Highlights
500mm wall mounted storage unit with curved drawer
Designed to
accommodate either vessel or pedestal basin the curved drawer unit provides a
soothing softness that is perfect for the bathroom or en-suite. A Wild Walnut mixed with a Plum drawer
is the epitome of stylish sophistication.
600mm semi-countertop basin unit with or without framing
The staple
of many UK bathrooms is the semi-countertop basin and back-to-wall WC unit
combination. Sottini Furniture
takes that staple and adds a new twist. By offering the choice of framing the unit with another
colour, a new level of sophistication is achieved. A more chunky appearance adds even more warmth and solidity
and provides a visual reference that engages the eye far more than a basic
unit.
Sottini's
Marketing Manager, Brian Grey commented. "For our first foray into bathroom furniture within the Sottini brand we
wanted to put together a collection that was uncompromising in its scope and
diversity. Looking at finish
trends we could see the move to richer, warmer looks. We set out to challenge people to look
beyond the familiar and consider combinations of colour and finish that excite
without being frightening".
CELANO
CELANO is a
new range of sanitaryware designed by Italian designer Nilo Gioacchini. The range consists of three vanity
countertop basins, a semi-countertop, pedestal and handrinse basin, along with
options of close-coupled, back-to-wall and wall-hung WCs.
Nilo
Gioacchini comments, "CELANO is built around functionality. Easy clean rectangles with a wide rim contrasts
with the elliptical interior of each basin. Pedestal basins meet the need for coping with compact
bathrooms whilst the three larger vanity countertop basins provide the option
for extensive furniture storage. Versatility around one strong design statement".
CELANO Collection Highlights
Vanity Countertop Basins 80cm, 90cm or 100cm
Vanity
countertop basins make a real design statement whether in a main bathroom or
en-suite. Each offers a
wonderfully flat surface making space for all those bathroom essentials whilst
forming the integrated top of the storage drawer unit below.
SOTTINI MIXERS & TAPS
All designed
by the leading German designers ArteFakt. The new ranges of Sottini mixer taps – ROSITA, CELANO AND DEFACTO bring
high quality ceramic disc operation that ensures precision control of flow and
drip free operation. Water saving
options are available thanks to the unique CLICK cartridge technology which
reduces water flow by up to 50%.
The CELANO
and ROSITA ranges feature a rim mounted thermostatic bath/shower mixer which
has a built-in safety stop for safer showering at 40°C with an override
facility adjustable to 43°C, 46°C, and 48°C so reducing the possibility of
scalding. It also has an Eco
button limiting the water flow to 50% of normal flow. CELANO also feature a thermostatic shower valve with
co-ordinating faceplate and handles. All basin and bidet mixers have easy-fix clamping and flexible tails for
quicker installation.
DEFACTO
A stylish
single lever range of brassware that includes four fittings, a vessel basin
mixer, standard basin mixer, bidet mixer and a bath filler. The basin and bidet fittings feature
CLICK technology, limiting water flow by up to 50%. They also feature a temperature limit stop, which reduces
the risk of scalding. DEFACTO also
features a built-in thermostatic shower valve.
CELANO
CELANO is a
range of four mixer taps with a single lever basin mixer, bidet mixer and bath
filler plus a thermostatic two tap hole bath shower mixer and kit. The thermostatic mixer has a built-in
safety stop for safer showering at 40°C with an
override facility adjustable to 43°C, 46°C, and 48°C, avoiding the possibility
of scalding. It also has an Eco
button limiting the water flow to 50%. In addition CELANO features a built-in thermostatic shower valve.
ROSITA
ROSITA is a
comprehensive seven piece collection offering a choice of single lever or dual
control basin mixers along with a single lever bidet mixer. The single lever options of basin and
bidet mixer both come with CLICK technology, limiting water flow by up to
50%. There are four available
options for bathing. A single
lever bath filler, one and two tap hole bath/shower mixers and a thermostatic
rim mounted bath/shower mixer for safer bathing and showering.
About Ideal Standard:
As Europe's leading
bathroom brand, Ideal Standard's goal is to create a life space that reflects
personalised well-being. The brand follows three main philosophies: design,
functionality and innovation. Ideal Standard is the flagship brand of Ideal
Standard International.
About
Ideal Standard International:
Ideal Standard International is a privately-owned
company headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operating independently in Europe,
Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America. With bathroom solutions
as its core business, the company provides bathroom furnishings, fixtures and
shower enclosures for residential, commercial and institutional buildings. Its
products are sold under its strong international brands Ideal Standard, Jado
and American Standard (Asia/Pacific and Incesa), as well as leading local
brands including Incesa Standard (Incesa), Armitage Shanks (UK), Ceramica
Dolomite (Italy), Porcher (France and Incesa) and Vidima (Eastern
Europe). The company employs over 17,000 people and is operating in over
30 countries.
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For more information,
visit either www.sottini.co.uk or contact:
The Ideal Standard Press Office
Hill & Knowlton Tel: 0207 413 3242
Email: idealstandard@hillandknowlton.com