Showroom highlights changing face of bathrooms

By Charles E. Buban
Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines–Consumers these days are increasingly yearning for a “feel-good” space in their homes — an area where they could not only nourish their body but also their soul. For them, such a place could only be their bathroom.

“The bathroom has indeed come a long way from being purely functional. It is now being viewed as a place of relaxation, and consumers are investing more time and money to create a place of seclusion and escape,” promised Steve Courso, GM of Dornbracht, manufacturer of high-quality bathroom fittings and accessories from Germany.

Dornbracht is among the high-end lines that recently become available in the Philippines through a globally acclaimed sanitation ware distributed by Hamburg International Sales Corp.

Aside from Dornbract, Hamburg International Sales’ newly opened showroom in Makati (ground floor of BMC Centre, Paseo de Magallanes) feature other top-of-the-line brands like Blanco, Villeroy & Boch and Keuco.

Carefully selected

“We have carefully selected some of the world’s best sanitary ware ranges. These brands offer the best in terms of functionality, durability and beauty,” said Hamburg International Sales CEO Horst Kessler von Sprengeisen.

He cited as an example Villeroy & Boch’s 2007 collections that offer pioneering concept designs for daily well-being and optimum rest.

These latest collections from Villeroy & Boch promise to set strong interior design trends: private bathroom transforms into an all-round room for pampering the mind, body and soul.

In Villeroy & Boch’s Lulu line of bath fixtures and accessories for example (which includes everything from a drinking glass to towel holders to a single-lever basin mixer with raised base), the metal fittings and accessories are available in either a polished chrome or platinum matte finish, which successfully combines the functions of a beauty salon, fitness room and dressing room.

80 years

Another interesting brand that Hamburg International Sales is carrying is Blanco, a German brand that has been around for more than 80 years.

It offers several sink designs in attractive colors, plus a wide selection of good quality mixer taps, waste separation systems and shining accessories.

By mixing simple modern forms with traditional spirit and grace, Keuco is another German brand of bathroom furniture that bridges eras with a timeless style.

“The brand is committed to design and quality that customers can surely rely on for years. Trends and fashion can change but Keuco will remain committed to stylish innovative design,” Von Sprengeisen said.

Take for example Keuco’s Edition Palais that offer a touch of opulence and elegance from a bygone era, yet able to deliver all the conveniences of contemporary interior design.

Edition Palais uses a sumptuous top quality materials such as porcelain and wood, smooth elegant surfaces with platinum appearance fittings and accessories, and master craftsmanship.

“I believe that it’s best to view these collections in our showrooms. Consumers who are renovating their houses or those planning to refurbish their bathroom will discover that a bathroom could also become a place animated by considerations of wellness, style and atmosphere,” said Von Sprengeisen.

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