As we predicted, 2008 is bringing a fusion of art and functionality into our bathrooms through high-end bathroom products which combine beautiful shapes with decorative elements, patterns and prints in vivid colors. An excellent example of the trend is Kos, a beautiful modern bathroom collection by Nova Linea. The collection features a simple, yet striking combination of both beautiful curved shapes and straight, sharp lines which combined create a really modern feel, further embellished by beautiful decorative patterns. Featuring a strong contrast of simple shapes and rich decorative patterns as well as color, and ridden of any excess details, such as cabinet door handles which could only disturb the harmony of elements, the beautiful and bold Kos compositions will easily steal the spotlight in any bathroom.

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The latest addition to the Duscholux product range, the Duscho FREE collection, continues with the trend of combining various bathroom fixtures with furniture and decorative elements to enhance both the functionality and the visual appeal of the products. Recognizing the needs and wishes of the modern bathroom product market, Duscholux created this modern collection which combines the best modern bathroom technology with high-class design.

The Duscho FREE Cube shower system features a beautiful exterrior with two cabinets on the front side with mirrors mounted on the doors which are sepparated by a tall wooden shelf column. The side panels are made out of high-quality safety glass and mounted on an aluminum frame. Cube’s interior features a luxurious overhead showerhead with dual operation mode and a handshower, controlled by a LED display control panel, along with a convenient chair and an adjustable wall-mounted backrest, a lighting system and a steam generator. Cube is available in single and two person versions.

Duscho FREE Caprivi bathtub, a beautiful modern soaker tub with an integrated owerflow and a beautiful wooden surround in Oak or Wenge finish. Big and luxurious, Caprivi features an ergonomically shaped body suitable for two different seating positions. Available in three different versions, this beautiful modern tub is a perfect complement to the Cube shower unit. If you are looking for a new tub and shower solution which is both beautiful and practical, give the Duscho FREE collection a consideration.

More info at Duscholux.

Presented at CERSAIE 2007, the latest additions to Carmenta product line feature the same exclusive style as Carmenta’s previous products. Rich in wood and featuring elegant and simple shapes, the new additions are guaranteed to win the hearts of customers worldwide. Focusing at functionality while preserving a genuinely profound style the design team at Carmenta created another collection that fits perfectly into almost any modern home concept imaginable. Along with the items featured on these images, Carmenta presented some other innovative bathroom products we will write about soon. The most notable among them is definitely the extra-size luxurious shower cabin / vanity combo unit with a built in TV and a luxuirous bench / lounger featured in the last image below. More info about the combo unit is coming soon! See more at Carmenta

A beautiful contrast between strict rectangular and dreamy irregular shapes, invigorated and defined by carefully chosen materials and colors is what makes this modern bathroom furniture collection stand out from similar collections we have seen recently. The cabinetry, rectangular and simple in design, is complemented by big, unqiue mirror shapes, giving the whole collection an unique signature which makes it an instant classic. The materials used include Ebony, Oak and Swarovski crystal. Designed by acclaimed Italian architect Mark Poletti. You can find more info about the Forme collection at Eurolegno

Inspired by the simplicity and beauty of water, the Wave bathroom vanity set line by RAB does a wonderful job combining the elegance of wood with modern minimalist geometrical shapes. The wave vanity and cabinet collection, with its beautiful and symmetrical rectangular shapes accented by soft, wave inspired curves, is a contemporary bathroom vanity collection with a soul of its own. Available in a multitude of color and shape combinations, the minimalist rectangular vanity and wall cabinets are given contrast and life by the waterdrop shaped built in sinks and beautiful mirrors. Rarely does one collection get as much visual impact both from symmetry and asymmetry as Wave does, proving again that bathrooms and minimalist design mix very well. Beautiful!

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Modular + minimal + versatile + elegant, the Plus collection, designed by Maya Design for Althea Ceramica reminds us why Italian design is so renowned. The beautiful simple cubic shapes of elements from the Plus collection can, if desired, be accented by bright colors are given depth and function by the collection’s modular design. Almost every element in the Plus collection can be customized to your wishes by simply adding another element, giving in turn a completely new look to the element as well as extending the functionality. The beautiful toilet and bidet from this collection come in a wall-mount version, turning them into floor-standing units is as simple as adding a ceramic base, colored to match your desires. The same modular approach allows for a simple extension to the wall-mount sink unit that turns it into a stylish ceramic vanity. The numerous color and shape combinations this collection lets you combine make it one of our contemporary bathroom design favorites this year, beautiful!

More info at Althea Ceramica

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