INDUSTRIAL EDGE

Bette’s framed

collection can be mixed and matched Minimalism gets a new twist and is taken to an extreme by some makers, who are focusing on the functional and playing with ultra thin forms and exposed frames. These designs have been omnipresent throughout the home and are lightening up the look of the bathroom by placing tubs and sinks on legs or suspended from an exposed frame. We have been watching the phenomena sweep through the entire home, indoors and out, with recent examples including, kitchen maker SieMatic new Urban collection and furnishings ateliers Living Divani’s Lipp sofa or Moooi’s Nest sofa, are all raised up on legs for an airier profile.

“We are finding a trend towards architectural products that offer sophisticated clean lines with an industrial edge,” notes Vittorio Bergossi, director of Swiss bath and kitchen fittings purveyor MGS, which recently introduced an black steel finish. “In addition, the use of black in design has continued to gain momentum throughout the kitchen and bath industry.”

From German bathroom maker Bette comes the just-released BetteLux Shape collection, where the smooth fluid enameled bathtub, with no visible overflow, and washbasin are supported by a skeletal angular steel frame, showcased in black. The range, available in various colour options and materials, can be mixed and matched. It also includes matching stool,