The kitchen has long since evolved from a simple place for cooking into a showcase for design, lifestyle and personal expression. With the Subway Flat/o, Villeroy & Boch is taking the concept a step further and turning the kitchen sink into an architectural highlight with a streamlined, flush-fitting design with no tap hole bench that creates a seamless fusion of countertop and sink. The new a
Taps are one of the most defining design features in modern kitchens. From a reinforcing element emphasising the overall style of the kitchen to a deliberate contrast, a beautifully designed kitchen tap captures the character of the entire room. The amazing variety of options now available for the sink area is illustrated by the extensive selection from Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard – ins
Anyone planning a new kitchen should begin by asking a simple but important question: How do I want to live? The answer should shape every aspect of the design from how the space functions to how it feels and fits into everyday life.
Do you envision a clear, minimalist space? A cosy, rustic ambiance? Classic elegance? Or the full functionality of a professional kitchen? Whatever your answer, Vi
In today’s digital world, we long for experiences with sensory appeal. Designs with special surfaces, textures and contrasts are taking on a whole new meaning. The new Manufacture Ice collection presents a fusion of sophisticated material contrasts, delicate textures and impressive aesthetics and captures the very essence of understated elegance with its puristic shades of white.
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The Advent season transforms a home: candlelight, festive colours and lovingly chosen decorations create a special atmosphere. Villeroy & Boch has been part of this season for decades with porcelain and decorative items that combine tradition with contemporary design. These five tips show how you can quickly and easily make your home sparkle with Christmas cheer.
1. Beauty is what warms the
The Christmas table is more than just a set table – it is the centrepiece of the festivities, a place for gathering, warmth and shared enjoyment. This year, Villeroy & Boch offers inspiration with three trends that will make the 2026 festive table truly special: with nostalgic charm, minimalist elegance or cosy naturalness.
A Nostalgic Christmas: when memories become festive occasions
Some objects outlast trends – they become icons. Villeroy & Boch’s La Boule is one of them. Ever since Helen von Boch caught the design world’s attention in 1971 with her revolutionary ‘Sphere’, this tableware set in the shape of a porcelain sphere has epitomised what makes design timeless: an unmistakable aesthetic, masterful craftsmanship and the ability to evolve without losing its own spir
The bathroom is a place for personal rituals. Here, Wwe experience materials up close here, touch surfaces every day and consciously perceive proportions. This is the inspiration for the new Ecora shower tray from Villeroy & Boch: made from the PureBase composite material in an approach combining material selection and design right from the start.
Material innovation as a quality promis
The design decisions luxury hotels make – and how to apply them at home.
Hotel bathrooms work according to a clear principle: a small number of carefully chosen elements working in concert. Light, material, form and function are considered together, creating spaces that feel calm, intuitive and quietly luxurious. The good news? That atmosphere is entirely replicable at home – not ne
Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard present Design Continuum: A Study in Sensory Experience
At Milan Design Week 2026, Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard present Design Continuum, an immersive installation developed in collaboration with Studio Elastique. Conceived as a platform for dialogue, the installation explores how design shapes perception and influences our senses — inviting the
