City Vanity range by St Michel MICO BATHROOM BOOK 2019 A new bathroom is an exciting opportunity to create a beautiful, peaceful space in your home. Whether you’re revamping an existing thought of yet. Flick through these beautiful bathroom or creating a brand new room, pages to see where your dreams could take you’ll want something that mixes function you. Fall in love with our amazing products and aesthetic – something that does what designed and manufactured all over the world you and your family need it to do, and also from New Zealand to Europe and everywhere reflects your personal style. There are many in between. Read up on our modern approach things to consider when planning your dream to design, and learn how to blend form and bathroom, from the curves and colours of function seamlessly and take full advantage of tapware to how you’ll fit everything into the limited space. space available. All you need to begin the process of making The Mico Bathroom Book 2019 is your secret your bathroom a reality is right here, including weapon for bathroom builds. It will help you information on sustainability, tips from an answer all the questions you have about expert in bathroom design, and a useful bathrooms, as well as some you haven’t bathroom planner. Allow us to guide you… Front cover image supplied by Kohler MICO BATHROOM BOOK 2019 3 CONTENTS 06 10 A LUXE NEW NOT SO APPROACH REGULAR In 2019, bathrooms FIXTURES are all about Choose from a uncomplicated variety of colours, luxury, aesthetic textures, and appeal, and making patterns. This year’s a stylish statement. fixtures are anything but dull. 14 18 GREAT & THE EXPERT SMALL TOUCH There’s room for Get insider tips grand design, no to achieve the matter the size of bathroom of your space. your dreams. 22 24 A NEW BEFORE YOU FLUSH OF START INNOVATION Our best tips for From smart mirrors beginning your to water recycling bathroom project. showers, the future is here. 25 37 BATHROOM PLANNER 29 TAPWARE Create your dream bathroom with our VANITIES Beautiful basin mixers, shower mixers, and bath online 3D Design Planner. Choose from a wide range of vanities in spouts to suit every style. different configurations, colour options, and finishes. 27 47 EXCLUSIVE BRANDS KITCHEN TAPWARE Discover our exclusive, top-quality Explore our range of stylish, practical kitchen bathroom suppliers. tapware, with options to suit all spaces. 4 55 SHOWER TAPWARE Find the perfect shower tapware to compliment your chosen shower. 91 ACCESSORIES From mirrors to heated towel rails, take your 67 bathroom to the next level with stylish accessories. SHOWERS Create the shower of your dreams with our extensive range of shower options and configurations. 73 BATHS Choose from a range of stunning baths, from luxurious to practical. 79 BASINS Make the basin the shining star of your bathroom with our stylish options. 85 TOILETS Discover which toilet best suits your chosen 103 bathroom layout and design. ADDITIONAL INFO Everything else you need to create a perfect bathroom, from supplier details to the address of your local Mico store. MICO BATHROOM BOOK 2019 5 A LUXE NEW APPROACH Bathroom design has never been such a hot topic, as standard, simple spaces are reimagined into something that indulges the user as much in look as it does in function. In 2019, bathrooms are all about the uncomplicated luxury. It used to be the wow factor in interior design COLOUR Moode Vanity by Michel Cesar was reserved for living areas. Not any more. Bright white has had its moment, and colour As the bathroom has evolved from a space of previously reserved for walls and floors has function into more of a sanctuary, it has also moved into baths and bowls, with the finish become an area where aesthetic appeal is not matte rather than gloss. Tonally it’s dark and optional – it’s key. moody – think soft plums, olives, jades and deep No longer are identikit, faceless bathrooms indigos – complemented by a new wave of earthy the norm, in 2019 practical simplicity has been neutrals, in soft shades of sand, ivory and sage.. replaced by something more warm and inviting, memorable and uplifting. BLACK ACCENTS Clean lines have been given depth with layers The popularity of black is showing no sign of of texture; while soft and soothing tones are waning, having moved from tapware into baths enhanced with definition using beautiful pops and basins – and now even shower framing. of colour. The function of the space is still ever Classic monochrome is taking on a new level present, but it is smart, as the latest technology of interest with the likes of patterned black and ensures ultimate ease of use; the hard work is white tiles, which are given sophistication against done for you. a backdrop of slates and pale greys. These latest concepts are not constrained by space or budget, their very individual GOLD nature ensures they work as well in a small Adding depth, dimension and luxury, gold is the apartment ensuite as they do in an oversized metal of the moment – and not the shiny, showy family bathroom. yellow incarnation of yesteryear, but a warmer The overall feel is one of uncomplicated luxury. shade of soft champagne. Beautiful rather than There is no fuss or jarring, the space works as bold, it is best used sparingly but effectively, with a whole, but it has flashes of brilliance. It hints in the occasional handle or mirror frame weaves together many of the emerging trends adding a lush gorgeousness. in interior design, to create a room that delivers on every level. WABI-SABI Some of the themes central to bathrooms in Moving away from a cookie-cutter perfect 2019 include: aesthetic that lacks character, wabi-sabi has emerged as a key trend in interior design, CURVES as seen in exposed old timber floors and unexpected shapes in basins. It embraces the To accentuate the sense of luxury, everything simplicity of authentic, natural materials such has gone a little softer and more curvy. Last as wood and stone, as well as imperfections year saw the arrival of more egg-shaped and within those. non-symmetrical curves, and that organic feel continues moving forward, as clinical lines make way for plumper baths, voluptuous bowls and big round mirrors. 6 Studio Freestanding Bath by Englefield TOUCHABLE TEXTURE LAYERED LIGHTING The emphasis moving forward is on the tactile, The single overhead light has long gone, and embracing the wide range of materials available. with LED strips and pendants, backlighting From smooth marble to versatile granite, stone and spotlights, the bathroom can be divided continues to provide a timeless element, while into task zones and relaxation areas, creating tiles are becoming more varied in look and the perfect ambience. Motion activated lights shape. Bathroom wallpaper, especially that are also coming into play to further optimise in bold designs with raised prints, is now user experience. much sought-after. TECHNOLOGY DARK TIMBER It was only a matter of time before our smart While the wood look maintains its dominance, homes extended their reach into the bathroom, in 2019 once prevalent Scandi bleached varieties and finally touch screens, mirror art and sensor-activated capability has been realised. have made way for something darker, richer and Taps with motion detectors are making their more luxurious. The likes of mahogany, walnut way into private homes this year, and LED faucet and dark oak create a more indulgent, warmer lights and automatic demisting mirrors are feel, which is the perfect contrast to those becoming more widespread. colder ceramics. TERRAZZO MICO TIP Formerly viewed as a cheap flooring, a mish- When playing with trends, balance mash of materials bound together in a rough is the key, combining textures and tones, mosaic, today terrazzo is an on-trend and high function and innovative design, to avoid impact look that works as well in tiles as it does in overwhelming the space. Mico’s in-store light fixtures. This year it has a more natural matte experts will help you achieve the perfect synergy. finish than in the past, and is more considered in Rush Showering by Phoenix terms of colours and arrangement. MICO BATHROOM BOOK 2019 7 8 Caroma Luna Bathroom range by by range Luna Bathroom MICO BATHROOM BOOK 2019 9 NOT SO REGULAR FIXTURES The essential components in a bathroom are no longer just part of the wallpaper, in 2019 colour, texture and pattern ensure every element can sing. It’s simply a case of addressing each, step-by-step… THE BATH vanities to shine, helping to simplify and enlarge the appearance of an area. The clean look What epitomises luxury more than an opulent they emanate is further enhanced with the freestanding bath? Increasingly the centrepiece disappearance of fussy handles and drawer pulls, of a modern bathroom, this year they have to be replaced with integrated options. Wood been reimagined in both colour and form. The is becoming the material of choice, with trends dramatic look of bicolour, featuring contrasting moving away from the lighter options into richer colours inside and out, is evolving, as moody, versions, adding warmth and texture. earthy shades replace black and white. When it comes to shape, the options are ever more varied THE BASIN in both size and construct, but there is a clear move towards a softer look. As for positioning, Designers have turned their attention to this when space allows, your statement bath should once-overlooked essential in recent years and take pride of place, ideally on a raised platform.