Topics: Lifestyle

Ideal Standard Expands Alu+ with First Aluminium Taps, a New Square Design, and a Bold Brushed Bronze Finish

17 March 2025 00:00

Sustainable innovation meets contemporary design in the latest Alu+ range extensions. Ideal Standard is expanding its Alu+ collection with its first taps made from aluminium, a striking new brushed bronze finish, and a sleek square design variation for its shower systems. Alu+ stands out for its combination of modern aesthetics and eco-conscious engineering, featuring products made from high-recyc

i.life O Collection Debuts with New HydroTwist® Flushing Technology for Superior Hygiene and Efficiency

17 March 2025 00:00

Ideal Standard, part of the Villeroy & Boch Group’s Bathroom and Wellness Division, is exclusively previewing its latest collection, i.life O, at ISH 2025 in Frankfurt. Expanding on the existing i.life A, B, and S ranges, this new collection – designed by renowned architect Roberto Palomba – offers a complete selection of toilets, bidets, and vessel basins. With its soft, flowing curves, i.lif

Villeroy & Boch: Design and functionality at the washbasin – The versatile charm of mirrors and cabinets

17 March 2025 00:00

An additional light source or a central design feature – a good mirror cabinet meets both requirements, and a mirror cabinet is a clever storage solution too. Villeroy & Boch’s illuminated mirrors and mirror cabinets are fitted with energy-efficient LEDs and impress with their high quality, clever design and practical features. They provide perfect illumination for the face and their different

New ViClean shower toilets from Villeroy&Boch – Supreo, Supreo Select and Tivo: ideal toilet comfort with functionality and design

17 March 2025 00:00

Shower toilets are a growing trend in the area of high-quality bathroom fittings. As well as offering comfort and hygiene, Villeroy & Boch’s ViClean product series also impresses with a clear, timelessly elegant design. The Supreo, Supreo Select and Tivo shower toilets are now joining the range, coordinating ideally with every design style and offering intuitive control with sophisticated tech

Villeroy & Boch: Flowing shapes, strong colours: Finion all Black turns the bathroom into a design statement

17 March 2025 00:00

Black is more than simply a colour. It has the ability to change rooms and infuse them with unique depth and elegance. Designers are currently favouring black as a complete look – for maximum effect. Finion all Black adapts this uncompromising design philosophy for the bathroom and presents the delicately flowing shapes of this premium collection in a completely new light.
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Octagon from Villeroy & Boch – A masterpiece of ceramic art

17 March 2025 00:00

Minimalist on the outside, elaborate on the inside: the Octagon surface-mounted washbasin surprises with a facetted inner surface made from artistically modelled ceramic. Similar to a cut crystal, the precisely crafted geometric surfaces come together to form a perfect octagon. This product reflects everything Villeroy & Boch stands for: design expertise, innovative strength and a deep underst

Villeroy & Boch: Feel-good hues for the bathroom – Artis surface-mounted washbasins in new colours

17 March 2025 00:00

Earthy, dark shades are one of the key interior trends for 2025. “They create a sense of security”, explains the designer Gesa Hansen, who has developed the new Artis colour concept for Villeroy & Boch. With four new full-surface matt shades – Pure Black, Almond, Nightfall and Teal – Artis reflects the trend towards powerful midtones while adding its own very individual note.
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Villeroy & Boch on course for growth: Group positions itself for the future with the integration of Ideal Standard

13 March 2025 09:58

In the 2024 financial year, the Villeroy & Boch Group generated record revenue of € 1.421 billion, up 57.6 % on the previous year. The significant increase in revenue was primarily due to the acquisition of Ideal Standard in March 2024. The company also managed to improve its operating EBIT by 10 % from € 88.7 million to € 97.6 million. The targets for revenue and operating EBIT were thus

Creative accents for table settings – New drinking glass trends from Villeroy & Boch

11 March 2025 11:00

It’s the details that make the difference – and this is particularly true for table settings. Along with crockery, drinking glasses play an important role. Glasses are much more than practical utensils. They add accents and make the table a space for creative expression reflecting a perfect blend of design and functionality.

Evolution of an icon: The Memphis Collection

1 March 2025 10:00

Extraordinary, bold, polarising: The new Memphis Collection from Villeroy & Boch immediately catches the eye with its striking pattern.

Natural, timeless, elegant: Manufacture Travertine

1 March 2025 10:00

Design meets indulgence: The new Manufacture Travertine collection consists of elegant eye-catchers and combines minimalist design with an exceptional feel.

Inspired by nature:The new like. cutlery collection

1 March 2025 10:00

The like. cutlery collection from Villeroy & Boch will turn every meal into a real sensory experience.

Lave Vert: A deep forest green for natural serenity

1 March 2025 10:00

Deep green shades are imbued with associations of dark firs, rich moss and lush canopies of leaves. They remind us of the clear air and tranquility of the forest and are ideal to transform living spaces into real retreats. This makes a woody green the perfect new colour for the like. by Villeroy & Boch Lave collection.

The Fleur vase collection: Floral, flowing shapes for a harmonious home

19 February 2025 09:35

With the Fleur vase collection, Villeroy & Boch brings the carefree mood of a summer party into your home – at any time of the year. The soft floral shapes and vibrant colours provide a reminder of blooming gardens and sun-soaked days.

A new take on flowers: Fleur

19 February 2025 09:33

Modern, bold and surprisingly different: With the new Fleur collection, Villeroy & Boch is reinventing floral patterns and presenting flowers as a timeless design element.

A dream bathroom under the roof: Clever ideas for every space scenario

31 January 2025 12:19

Does your bathroom have a sloping ceiling? On closer inspection, what at first appears to be a challenge can actually be a great opportunity to design a real dream bathroom. Because in the bathroom, floor space matters more than the number of cubic centimetres.

With Love from Villeroy & Boch – For favourite people on Valentine’s Day

16 December 2024 10:07

Shared moments are precious for couples, and not just in a budding romance. Valentine’s Day is a particularly special occasion when people enjoy spending lots of time with their loved one.

Trend colours for 2025 – chocolate shades for a cosy atmosphere

10 December 2024 08:22

Here to stay: sensual, earthy colours have the potential to be with us for a while. This is due to their adaptability, but as well as the fact that they nurture a deep need for warmth and comfort.

Easter with Villeroy & Boch: Spring celebration with the whole family

26 November 2024 10:28

Lots of colourful eggs, mouthwatering sweets and cute bunnies – it’s Easter! People are lovingly decorating their homes with spring accessories as it’s time for the first major celebration of the year.

Individualisation, urbanisation, back to nature - How social developments are influencing tableware trends for 2025

13 November 2024 11:15

Interior trends are far more than passing fads: they are closely correlated with the important social developments of our time. Aspects such as individuality and urbanisation, nature and a changing society are affecting how we live and design our homes.