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
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
With Vea, Villeroy & Boch introduces a collection of fittings inspired by the timeless aesthetics of classic modern interior design. Created by Christian Haas, the series embodies minimalist design, precise geometry and a visual language conceived for longevity. Vea is not intended as a decorative object, but rather as an architectural element within the space.
The facet as a defin
Villeroy & Boch Group with its first joint installation at Milan Design Week 2026
Villeroy & Boch Group joins forces with renowned creative Studio Elastique. to present "DESIGN CONTINUUM: A Study in Sensory Experience" at Milan Design Week 2026, a transformative exploration that reimagines the bathroom as a space of continuous evolution. The installation unites the Group´s two global po
Shades of white are firmly on trend, opening up new possibilities across interior design
Calmness, clarity, simplicity: these are the things we strive for in a restless, hectic world. That is why the interior design sector is deliberately focusing on soft, understated shades of white. As an antithesis to visual overload, shades of white represent a new beginning: they open up space for textural
The Villeroy & Boch Group has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, the highest distinction in the globally recognised EcoVadis sustainability rating. With an overall score of 85 out of 100, the Group ranks among the top 1% of more than 150,000 companies assessed worldwide. The rating offers strong assurance to partners, customers, and suppliers that Villeroy & Boch meets the highest s
Company makes strategic move to streamline its brand portfolio and optimise its operations
Villeroy & Boch Group and Finnish sanitary fittings manufacturer Oras Group announced today that they have reached an agreement on the acquisition of Villeroy & Boch Group’s Northern European Gustavsberg and Vatette businesses.
The deal includes both brands and all operations in Northern Europ
The bathroom is more than simply a functional space: this is where we start and end our day, find peace, relaxation and enjoy little moments of ‘me time’. So it’s hardly surprising that the bathroom is increasingly becoming a living area in its own right – with an atmosphere and design that nurture well-being
Modern, trendy, individual – with Skyla, Villeroy & Boch is bringing a breath of fresh air into the bathroom. The collection’s exciting combination of soft curves, clear edges and an asymmetrical shape make a real design statement.
Introducing Ideal Standard’s i.life E – a smartly built shower toilet that redefines the balance between sleek aesthetics, intelligent functionality, and ease of use.
The La Dolce Vita® range is the latest addition to Ideal Standard’s design-led Atelier Collections. Designed by Roberto Palomba and inspired by the iconic phrase “the sweet life,” this collection reinterprets the essence of a relaxed Italian lifestyle, creating tactile, expressive spaces that capture the beauty of everyday moments.
Eye-catching Elegance
Offering a comprehensive suite of bat
Combining minimalist aesthetics with eco-conscious innovation, the Ceralife O and C tap collections offer an ideal blend of sustainability, performance, and everyday practicality.
Designed by Roberto Palomba, these dynamic new collections offer a contemporary aesthetic, each with a distinct character. Ceralife C features crisp, geometric lines with rounded edges for a bold, modern look, while
Reflecting Ideal Standard’s decades of expertise in ceramics and brassware manufacturing, the award-winning Solos collection seamlessly fuses exceptional design with innovative technology. Designed by Roberto Palomba and featured in the premium Atelier Collections, this range epitomises minimalist elegance and technical excellence.
Solos Showering Solutions
Solos showering products offer a
The La Dolce Vita® range is the latest addition to Ideal Standard’s design-led Atelier Collections. Designed by Roberto Palomba and inspired by the iconic phrase “the sweet life,” this collection reinterprets the essence of a relaxed Italian lifestyle, creating tactile, expressive spaces that capture the beauty of everyday moments.
Eye-catching Elegance
Offering a comprehensive suite of ba
Ideal Standard is strengthening its showering portfolio with three new collections that combine smart design, high performance, and durability – all at an accessible price point. Designed for maximum flexibility, the new ranges – Ceratherm, Ceraflow, and Ceratwist – offer a choice of thermostatic, single-lever, and diverter shower systems to meet a variety of needs for both residential and hospita
Introducing Ideal Standard’s i.life E – a smartly built shower toilet that redefines the balance between sleek aesthetics, intelligent functionality, and ease of use. Making its debut at ISH 2025, i.life E seamlessly blends modern design with a carefully selected range of comfort and hygiene features, making it an ideal choice for contemporary homes and premium hospitality settings.
Thoughtful
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
