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15 November 2001 Bathing in Style To soak away the cares of the day, your bathroom should be a haven of tranquillity, combining elegance and style with practicality. And discerning bathers are increasingly going back to basics, reports Leicester bathroom specialist Norman & Underwood which stocks the latest ranges from upmarket German manufacturer Villeroy & Boch at its premises in St Peters Lane. Simple stylish shapes in pure white set off by gleaming chrome taps are very much in vogue, replacing once popular gold taps, fussier designs and pastel shades. Villeroy & Boch suites and accessories now grace the bathrooms of some of the county’s most desirable properties – whatever the age or style of residence. Peter Gledhill, general manager of Norman & Underwood’s Plumbing Division said: “The beauty of the new designs is that they look equally as good in older, period houses as they do in modern homes. “The latest shapes appeal to people seeking a classic, contemporary feel. Similarly, the plainer designs work well with the beautiful tiles and the wide variety of bathroom accessories available these days.” The new ranges of baths can be either freestanding or built in and there are also larger, deeper designs for people who really enjoy a long, leisurely soak. New composite materials now also ensure that baths are both strong and heat retaining. To continue the theme of stylish simplicity, many of the washbasins now stand on semi rather than full pedestals or top attractive wooden freestanding cupboards. For those trendsetters looking for something slightly more avant-garde, Villeroy & Boch also produce bowl shaped washbasins available in clear glass or even stainless steel to create a more utilitarian look. back to top back to previous page   11-27 Freeschool Lane, Leicester LE1 4FX, England tel: 0116 251 5000 fax: 0116 253 2669 e-mail: [email protected]