And so it is that careful consideration needs to be given to the bathroom tile.  There are heaps of choices, from; ceramic to stone and glass.  From wall to floor and small to large.  Tiles come in a variety of costs too.

At Ocean Bathrooms we like Original Style.  They are one of the UK’s leading ceramic tile manufacturers, specialising in superior quality floor and wall tiles, glass tiles, mosaics and natural stone tiles for residential and commercial projects whether brand new developments or period renovations

How about some Outrageous bathroom tiles

The Original Style, Tonal, Fabulous creatures range bathroom tile is quite extreme.  If you are looking to make a bold statement in your bathroom then these tiles will help.

Outrageously glamorous animal prints with an undeniable wow factor. There are four different versions of tile design for each style.

The Cavallino Anthracite, Bronze, Gold and White tiles are made to match the animal print tiles - they also have amazing strokeable textures, which seem to change appearance in different lights.

Tiles suitable for use indoors on walls, floors and bathrooms & showers.

Ultra-Modern bathroom tiles

If you like the ultra-modern, city-type look then the Komatiite bathroom tile is a full bodied porcelain tile with a ribbed surface.

Tiles suitable for use indoors on walls, floors bathrooms & showers.

The Komatiite bathroom tile costs £40.66 sqm

Italian chic bathroom tiles

The Milan range of bathroom tiles offers a chic wall/floor tile combination, with a deep glassy pinstripe glaze.

Milan porcelain tiles are suitable for use on the floor. Milan Ceramic tiles are for wall only.

The Milan bathroom tile starts from £31.42 sqm

Dream Beige

Perhaps, an oxymoron, the Dream Beige tile offers a more sober look.  A hard wearing, infinitely versatile beige polished porcelain tile in three sizes.

Tiles suitable for use indoors on walls, floors bathrooms & showers

The Dream Beige Bathroom tile costs £26.93 sqm

Ocean bathrooms stock bathroom tiles from Original Style, RAK ceramic and Amtico.  Let us know what tile have worked for you.

SunShower Deluxe

If you have every thought about buying a sunbed, you may wish to think about buying a SunShower Deluxe.  One of the inherent difficulties about buying a sunbed is where to store it.  They are big items that need lots of space.

The SunShower Deluxe solves that problem.  It combines both a shower and a stand up sunbed.

To tan or not to tan

Tanning is not compulsory.  Not everyone will want a tan first thing in the morning.  No problem.  Just shower instead.

Your Private Sun in the Bathroom

With a balanced UV spectrum that is very close to that of natural sunlight the SunShower tans the skin gently. The best tan is obtained by frequent exposure for short periods. This is healthier and less stressful for the skin than large doses of UV light with longer intervals. Sunlight stimulates the production of Vitamin D in the skin. Vitamin d is necessary for absorbing calcium and phosphorous and plays an important role in making and maintaining strong bones. Sunlight is a source of vitality and gives a feeling of vigour.

The SunShower deluxe can be used in conjunction with any showering system to turn your daily ritual into an experience of water and light, enjoy freshness and warmth whilst gently building a tan, much kinder to skin than intensive UV treatments.

The unique combination of filters, lamps and reflectors allows the light to reach your whole body.

The SunShower deluxe costs £3,590.40

Health benefits of Sunbeds

Despite lots of research around advocating the benefits of controlled amounts of UVA & UVB and the risks off too much of the stuff, we at Ocean Bathrooms cannot advise of the Health Risks. Here are two article one in the Daily Mail and the other from Cancer Research UK talking about both views.

If you are planning to top up your tan this winter then you could consider the SunShower Deluxe available now from Ocean Bathrooms, in Bridport

Made entirely from glass these luxury baths look remarkable and showcase a bathroom like nothing I have ever seen.

Each bath in engraved to ensure that you have a genuine Crystal Baths and has impeccable attention to detail.

The base is formed from solid glass carrying through the materials crisp and durable qualities and are a great accent feature.

There are 5 Crystal Baths styles’ available.

Horizon

With strong lines, sweeping curves and undulating rolled stainless steel the crystal bath appears to almost float.
Dimensions 1850×650x560
Prices for the Horizon Crystal Bath

Horizon Crystal Bath

Concave West & East Crystal Bath

Carrying the same qualities as the Horizon, ‘Concave East & West’ are organic development within the range where the glass form follows, hugs and occasional deviates from the metal base to create  a curvaceous side profile.

Dimensions 1880×650x610 (Concave West)
Prices for the Concave West Crystal Bath

Concave West Crystal Bath

Dimensions 1880×790x610 (Concave East)
Prices for the Concave East Crystal Bath

Concave East Crystal Bath

Lucid

The third model in the range has been designed with an integrated overflow machine to guarantee peace of mind.  The Lucid comes in single or double size.

Dimensions 1730×650x615
Prices for the Lucid Crystal Bath

Lucid Crystal Bath

Lucid Grande

A beautiful large bath for complete contemporary bathroom.

Dimensions 1880×790x610
Prices for the Lucid Grande Crystal Bath

Lucid Grande Crystal Bath

Call Ocean Bathrooms for more information on the Crystal Baths Range

Airbath New Gerona

We all find our own ways to relax and for many a soothing bath with background music provides the perfect sanctuary. With that in mind, you can now enhance that experience by choosing baths that incorporate hydrotherapy features with a gentle body massage that soothes tense muscles and eases aches and pains. To revitalise or to simply relax, nothing else comes close to unlocking the wonderfully beneficial powers of hydrotherapy.

The Airbath New Gerona is one of those bath s that will certainly help you unwind after a stressful day.

The range inlcudes three rectangular shaped bath options to choose from, the entry level Still Water option - offering high standard bathing in a quality bath, through to the top of the range Original Airbath featuring technologically advanced warm air/warm water injection.

The Airbath New Gerona combines a compact design with a deep and a generous bathing area which is perfect for families.

Sizes available are 1700mm(L)  x 750mm(W) x 460mm(D) and 1800mm x 800mm.

Kevin, our bathroom specialist at Ocean Bathrooms, demonstrates the Airbath Gerona in the video below.

Summary of the main options and features:

Original Airbath New Gerona - Warm Air + Warm Water

Original Airbath features technologically advanced warm air/warm water injection

The top of the range Original Airbath system features technologically advanced warm air/warm water injection, provided through over one hundred microjets lining the entire base of the bath.

Water (up to 60°C) and air combine from the base upwards, massaging and relaxing across the full length and width of the body.

You can choose from different pulse settings, water temperature control settings and variable speeds that allow you to personalise the hydrotherapy experience ranging from an invigorating wave massage to a relaxing toning massage.

The Airbath New Gerona 1700×750mm is priced at £1,340.43 (£1,575.01 inc. V.A.T.) and the longer 1800 x 800mm is available at £1,411.91 (£1,658.99 inc. V.A.T.).

Airbath Swirlpool New Gerona- Recirculated Water

Swirlpool is a whirlpool system of jets ideal for massaging

The Airbath Swirlpool New Gerona has a whirlpool system delivered through a series of 10 (on single ended models) or 14 jets (on double ended models) placed around the sides of the bath.

The system is perfect for massaging certain parts of your body and provides a more intense massage for specific aches and pains.

Swirlpool is available on the full range of bath designs, except for free-standing models.

The Airbath Swirlpool New Gerona 1700×750mm is priced at £625.53 (£735.00 inc. V.A.T.) reduced from a RRP of £1,050 and the larger Airbath Swirlpool New Gerona 1800×800mm is available for £655.32 (£770.00 inc. V.A.T.).

Airbath Still Water New Gerona  - No Hydrotherapy

Airbath Still Water

If all you are looking for is a high quality handcrafted bath and don’t require the hydrotherapy option with moving water, then we recommend the Airbath Still Water New Gerona.

The Still Water New Gerona measuring 1700×750mm is priced at £238.30 (£280.00 inc. V.A.T.) reduced from an RRP of £400.

The larger Airbath Still Water New Gerona 1800×800mm model is £268.09 (£315.01 inc. V.A.T.) reduced from an RRP of £450.

Optional extras

To enhance the experience you can opt for extras such as:

• Airbath Under Water Lights sold in pairs (Simply Spa & Airbath models only)
• Airbath Hygiene Management products - clear spa guard also with spa fresh and Swirlpool Care liquid priced at £21 (not for Still models)
• Chrome Bath Waste
• Airbath Chromatherapy Lighting with 12 colour settings
• Front and end panels to enclose the bath

The Airbath New Gerona range is made to order and delivery time is 3 to 4 weeks. Give us a call on 01308 42011 or visit our showroom in Bridport, Dorset, where you can experience working baths in all of their glory.

PuraVida in its pure chrome version exudes freshness, clarity and confidence through its extraordinary design.

This sublime collection distinguishes itself with its serene, sculptural appearance and technologically
innovative product features.

Every morning and every evening, our senses and the water are brought into union.
Pure. Alive. PuraVida.

Puravida

The harmony of every element is obvious from the first glance.

Puravida - Ultimate Luxury

Shown above: Bath tub with PuraVida bath mixer for exposed installation, baton hand shower and shower support. Wash basin with PuraVida Highriser basin mixer. Shower with wall-mounted PuraVida overhead shower, Puravida Baton hand shower with Isiflex shower hose and shower support, thermostat with shut-off and diverter valve.

The distinctive PuraVida design is visible in every single detail. Serene, harmonious, pure.

PuraVida Chrome Basin Mixer.

Hansgrohe Puravida Basin Mixer in Chrome

The PuraVida Chrome Basin Mixer is one of those shapes that commands attention and is an invitation to touch.

The mixer tap’s seamless operation complements its sculptural appearance in every way.

For instance:

• The spray angle of all basin mixers can be tilted backwards and forwards, for greater ease of use.
• The flow rate is restricted to 7.8 litres of water per minute.
• The water consumption is minimised by a spray former and an integrated flow limiter.

Another feature of the mixer tap is the spray former which disappears into the underside of the spout, giving the impression that the water appears to come from nowhere, flowing into the basin as a calm and clear laminar jet of water.

Hansgrohe Puravida Showers

Hansgrohe Puravida Chrome Shower Fittings

PuraVida adds a new dimension to showering. The pearls of rain typical of Hansgrohe’s AirPower technology wrap your entire body in a pleasant layer of water, creating that unique Raindance feeling.

• The large shower head offers the ultimate in Shower Fun.
• The QuickClean jets can be easily cleaned, simply by rubbing them with your fingers, guaranteeing the longevity of the shower.
• The Caresse function mixes five jets together to form flowing waves of water, offering an entirely new, smooth and powerful massage. Your skin is gently caressed and pampered.
• The EasyClick function allows you to alternate among the three different spray modes simply and intuitively – at the push of a button.

More information: Duravit PuraVida Range

Re-cycling of food packing is part of our daily lives, but have you ever considered recycling your greywater?

Greywater Recycling is a relatively new concept in the UK.

Basically greywater is the used water from your sinks, baths, washing machine and dishwashers.  This water is contaminated with soaps, shampoo and disinfectants and is then disposed of through the drains.  Well now there maybe an alternative.

Hansgrohe Pontos AquaCycle

The Hansgrohe Pontos AquaCycle helps with ecological sustainability. It reduces water usage – and with it water costs – by up to 50 percent, providing us with an intelligent way of saving water without compromising any of our modern comforts.

Pontos AquaCycle

The idea of Pontos AquaCycle

Water from shower and bath tub is recycled in the Pontos AquaCycle in a completely biological-mechanical process and used a second time for applications that do not require drinking water quality such as toilet flushing, cleaning purposes and irrigation.

The AquaCycle of Pontos guarantees 100% safe and hygenic water treatment to a constantly high quality. It works with the new environmentally friendly SmartClean technology: a four-phase-water treatement with UV-light sterilisation, which renders germs and bacteria harmless. The recycled water conforms with the European Directive 76/160EWG for recreational water.

Here is how it works

The Pontos AquaCycle now available at Ocean Bathrooms, Bridport Dorset.

SensoWash D-code

The practical and visionary shower-toilet combines the features of a toilet and bidet providing natural, comfortable and hygienic personal care.

Duravit offers SensoWash in two different comfort styles, SensoWash^® D-Code and remote controlled SensoWash^® Starck. Each has been carefully designed to combine effortlessly with the corresponding Duravit bathroom ranges.

SensoWash D-Code toilet seat and cover

The SensoWash D-Code provides a rear, front and oscillating wash with individual adjustments for water, seat surface temperature as well as nozzle position and jet strength. It has an easy care surface and a self-cleaning wand and can be attached to D-Code wall or floor mounted toilets. There is an on/off button and the seat and cover can be attached and removed from the main unit with one-touch. For improved hygiene, the cover uses SlowClose automatic closure and also includes a child safety feature. The SensoWash has a feature that can dry the toilet seat before and after use.

SensoWash toilet Seat and Cover

SensoWash Starck 3 Series toilet seat and cover

With elegant ergonomic lines the SensoWash Starck includes all the benefits of D-Code with the added features of remote control for raising the seat and for turning on the subtle illumination LED light.

See for yourself the sophisticated Duravit SensoWash and why this concept is becoming more and more popular all over the world.

You don’t have to travel far to see and buy one of Philippe Starck’s quality design creations. Here at Ocean Bathrooms in Bridport, Dorset, we stock Starck Single Acrylic Baths as well as the affordable Duravit Starck Bathroom range.

Duravit SensoWash Video Intro

Senso Wash Gallery

Axor Bouroullec range 2

The theme running through the entire collection is

“the freedom to design freely”

comments Philippe Grohe (Head of the Axor brand). He offers some insight into the range by saying,

“With the Axor Bouroullec collection, the mixers can be freely arranged anywhere in the wash basin area: on one of the integrated repository surfaces that feature throughout the collection as a key design element, in front of or on the side of the wash table, or even on the wall.”

The result is a bathroom collection that offers a range of options to create designs to allow everyone to embody their personal ideal in terms of functionality, aesthetics and personal balance.

Axor Bouroullec Video

Here is an absolutely enchanting video of the new range. Axor Bouroullec on Vimeo the video sharing website.

Acclaimed Designers

Along the way the Bouroullec Brothers, Ronan and Erwan, have amassed critical acclaim.

• Designers of the Year at the Salon du Meuble in 2002
• Grand Prix du Design (Paris, 1998)
• New Designer Award at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF New York, 1999) and the Finn-Juhl Prize (Copenhagen, 2008).
• “Best of the Best” Red Dot Design Award, respectively in 2005 and 2008.
• ICFF award for outdoor furniture (Vegetal chair in 2009)

With the world premier of the range only launched in June 2010, Ocean Bathrooms is awaiting stock to arrive.  As soon as it comes in we will let you know.

Huppe shower

Frameless shower screens have moved from becoming en vogue into mainstream bathroom design. Despite the move over to mass market appeal there is no shortage of flawless contemporary designs.

The Huppe Paris frameless shower screen is no exception.  With a staggering 28 models in the Huppe Paris range we are confident there will be a shower enclosure that will that fit your own space.

What makes these glass shower enclosures so unique is the ability for you to customize them to your own personal taste.

Bespoke shower

Partly-framed or frameless glass, plinth or sloping ceiling - Studio Paris allows your creativity free rein.

Huppe Models

The Huppe Paris comes with a variety of glass patterns to choose from. And you can select different colours for the glass and hinges.  Have a look at the Gallery below.

The new HÜPPE chrome decors are manufactured using the latest technology to offer innovative design features. The decors can be used as highlight elements in your bathroom with amazing mirror-like effects. Give your bathroom an unmistakable and individual character. Simply choose between the various striking motifs from Phoenix Design created exclusively for HÜPPE .

• 5 mm rise & fall hinge enables unique smooth closing of the door
• Innovative chrome-effect sealing strips
• Can be installed with or without drip deflector strip
• Special options: Design profile with ceiling connection
• Choice between door handle (standard) and bow handle
• Doors open inwards and outwards
• Internal flush-fitting hinges and wall brackets
• Wall bracket completely flush-fitting on the inside to make the unit easy to seal

If you are looking for the wet room shower look, Huppe would be a great choice.  Ocean Bathrooms can advise of the design for your bathroom with our 3D visualisation software.

Lauded as the most innovative products to date, the Geberit Monolith took centre stage at the KBB show in Birmingham.

Unquestionably stylish, the Monolith removes the hassle of re-tiling and re-plumbing to achieve the wall hung look.

Geberit Monolith white

Greater selection thanks to new sanitary module

Geberit’s Monolith wall hung toilet now offers an additional alternative. The elegant sanitary module for WCs with integrated cistern can be connected to existing waste water and water supply connections without any construction modifications just as easily as a close coupled toilet. No chiselling, no tiling, no dirt. Geberit Monolith cleverly conceals the exposed cistern behind glass and its slim design creates a contemporary concealed look.

Unlimited application range

Geberit Monolith black

Geberit Monolith wall mounted WC is secured on the wall and can be adapted to every construction situation. It has a modular structure and can therefore compensate for dimensional tolerances. For this reason, Geberit’s wall hung Monolith is the ideal alternative when modernising or renovating old WCs, while also being perfectly suitable for new builds. The innovative sanitary module fits in with every drain, irrespective of whether in the floor or in the wall.

High-quality material

High-quality materials such as safety glass and aluminium are used on the Monolith and the technical components are produced in accustomed Geberit quality. All valves are easily accessible and thus enable simple maintenance. The long-term availability of spare parts is guaranteed.

International Forum Design

Award-winning design

The Geberit Monolith received the iF product design award 2010, an international quality seal for good design. The product is available in two glass colours: black and white.

Now available at Ocean Bathrooms

The Geberit Monolith is now available at Ocean Bathrooms, Bridport, Dorset, If you are looking to make a design statement with the Monolith or any other

Need to know more - watch the video below.

Geberit Monolith Video