One Company, two strong brands: Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard exhibit at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025

The Villeroy & Boch Group, will be exhibiting this year at Clerkenwell Design Week: for the first time this marks an exciting milestone as the two brands, Villeroy and Boch and Ideal Standard, unite to present their passion for design, innovation and craftsmanship, which has shaped the legacy of both Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard.

At their London Design and Specification Centre (LDSC), based in the heart of Clerkenwell, the company will be presenting its bold vision for creative freedom and flexibility in bathroom design from 20th-22nd May. Its motto, “Inspire More, Create More, Together,” reflects the Villeroy & Boch Group’s dedication to pushing boundaries and creating exceptional products. Visitors can look forward to a showcase focused on high-quality design, pioneering technical innovations, and unparalleled expertise.

Skyla, the newly developed bathroom range from Villeroy and Boch, will be a centrepiece at the LDSC during Clerkenwell Design Week. The collection combines organic shapes with clear lines for a flexible aesthetic across ceramics, furniture, and mixers. Visitors will be able to get a taste of the recent additions to the range: two new shower toilets and WCs alongside the latest design-led mixers that harness the full innovative power of the Villeroy & Boch Group.

Visitors will also be able to explore Villeroy and Boch’s Antao collection, which draws inspiration from dewdrops and nature for its basins, furniture options, mirrors, taps, WC, and its freestanding statement bathtub.

Ideal Standard will be showcasing its extended sustainable Alu+ showering collection including a new bronze finish alongside Solos, a minimalist range of integrated mixer/basin options and showers with integrated overhead lights.

Designed for Ideal Standard by internationally renowned designer and architect Roberto Palomba, the La Dolce Vita® collection will be displayed, featuring a harmonious combination of geometric shapes and designs inspired by nature. The series captures the subtle elegance of a relaxed Italian lifestyle in a diverse and meticulously planned product portfolio.

Alongside the latest products, the company will be hosting an exclusive VIP event on Wednesday at 6pm, followed by an evening of celebration on Thursday from 6pm, offering guests two exciting opportunities to view the latest ranges, connect and celebrate at the LDSC.

The manufacturer has also partnered with Dezeen to ignite excitement at Clerkenwell Design Week, hosting a Competition - ‘Shaping Water’ which tasks designers to create a large-scale installation for St John's Gate, a prominent historic location in the heart of Clerkenwell. The challenge is to create an installation that draws from the functional and aesthetic qualities of water to recognise its dynamic nature and the transformative effect it can have on wellbeing.

The manufacturer is supporting three panel events in partnership with Dezeen at the Charterhouse. The competition winner will join Dezeen’s Max Fraser to discuss their design concept on the 20th May at 1.00pm

The ‘Bold Bathrooms: creating expressive wellness spaces’ panel will take place on 21st May at 1.00pm and discuss the importance of expressive bathroom designs. The third panel will take place on 22nd May at 1.00pm - ‘Embedding wellness into homes, the workplace, hospitality and beyond’, exploring the rise of stress and anxiety in our fast-paced world, this talk highlights the growing importance of self-care and wellbeing. Three wellness leaders share how they use design to create calming, healing, and uplifting spaces in both private and public domains.

Leanne Martin, UK Marketing Director at Villeroy & Boch, said, “Clerkenwell Design Week is always a great moment to connect with the design community.

“Attending for the first time as part of the Villeroy & Boch Group is a great opportunity to discuss what the future holds as part of the Group and how we can continue to evolve our portfolio. It’s also the perfect chance to showcase our latest innovations and discuss how these can help shape the future of the industry. It’s only by engaging the community and understanding their challenges that we can keep pushing the boundaries in design.”

To find out more about Villeroy & Boch visit: https://www.villeroy-boch.co.u... and for more information on CDW visit: https://www.dezeen.com/shaping...