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Don’t wait for Clerkenwell. Come to us now The Brands Everyone Will Be Talking About at Clerkenwell Design Week? They’re Already in Our Showrooms. Dornbracht. Gessi. Bette. Come and see them now – no trade pass required. Every May, the design world descends on Clerkenwell to discover the bathroom brands worth knowing. Interior designers, architects, specifiers – three days, hundreds of brands, one postcode in EC1. CDW 2026 opens on Tuesday 19th May and runs through to Thursday 21st May 2026. But here’s what most people don’t realise. The brands generating the most excitement at Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 are already on display at Kallums Bathrooms. Right now. In Guildford and Putney. No queues, no crowds, no trade pass – just the collections worth seeing, in showrooms designed to help you decide. Dornbracht. On display in our Guildford showroom alongside an Idea Group sky blue vanity. See it in person and you’ll understand immediately why it is one of the most specified brassware brands in luxury residential design. Gessi. The Venti collection, displayed against sage green in Guildford. Tactile, considered, and impossible to appreciate on a screen. Bette. Displayed Putney showroom. Engineering that sets the standard for everything else in the room. It is one of the most specified materials in high-end residential design: scratch-resistant, hygienic, and built to last a lifetime. At our Putney showroom you can see and feel exactly why architects and interior designers keep coming back to it. Clerkenwell is for the industry. Our showrooms are for you. Kallums Bathrooms – Guildford & Putney Come in. No appointment needed. start your journey

Clerkenwell Design Week 2026: Why We’re Excited And Why You Should Be Too Every May, the design world descends on one corner of East London. Here’s why Clerkenwell Design Week matters and what it means for your bathroom. There is a particular kind of energy in Clerkenwell every May. Architects, interior designers and the brands they love most converge on EC1 for three days of product launches, open showrooms, installations and the kind of conversations that shape what luxury interiors will look like for the next year or two. We love it. And we think you should know about it. Clerkenwell Design Week – CDW – runs 19–21 May 2026 and this year marks its 15th edition. It’s where the industry goes to see what’s genuinely new: new finishes, new collections, new ideas about what a beautiful bathroom can be. For a team like ours, who spend every day talking to clients about brassware, sanitaryware and surface design, it’s essential. Why the Bathroom World Watches CDW So Closely The audience at Clerkenwell isn’t the general public – it’s the architects and interior designers specifying luxury projects months, sometimes years, ahead. Which means the products and finishes that generate excitement at CDW in May are the ones our clients start asking for by Christmas. This year, some of the biggest names in the bathroom world are there. Dornbracht – whose precision-engineered brassware we rate enormously – are exhibiting. TOTO, the Japanese sanitaryware brand behind some of the world’s most sophisticated bathroom technology, is opening a newly refurbished Clerkenwell showroom during CDW week itself. When brands like these show their hand at CDW, we pay attention. What We’re Excited About This Year A few things are standing out for us ahead of the 2026 edition: Finishes, finishes, finishes. The Interior Hardware exhibition at CDW is dedicated entirely to architectural hardware and finishes: tapware, fittings, the details that define a bathroom’s character. This is the show within the show for us. We have watched unlacquered brass and PVD-coated finishes build from a CDW conversation into a mainstream client request over the past few years. We will be watching carefully to see what’s next. Surfaces with texture and soul. Flat, uniform tiles are giving way to relief, texture and artisanal detail and the Italian ceramic brands at CDW always push this furthest. It feeds directly into the bathroom wall and floor design conversations we are having with clients right now. Sustainability done properly. Not greenwashing – real material innovation. Longer-lasting finishes, recycled content, products designed to age beautifully rather than need replacing in five years. This is a direction the industry is moving in seriously, and we are here for it. What It Means for Your Bathroom Project If you are planning a luxury bathroom renovation in Surrey or South West London, this is the moment the industry refreshes its thinking. The products and ideas that excite specifiers at CDW in May tend to shape what clients are asking for by autumn. At Kallums, our showrooms in Putney and Guildford are stocked with brands that sit at the heart of this conversation – Gessi, Graff, HIB and more. When you come in for a design consultation, you are not just browsing what’s on the shelves. You are drawing on a team that follows where the market is heading, informed by exactly the kind of industry insight that CDW provides every year. We would love to talk about what your bathroom could be. start your journey

Bathroom Design and Installation in Barnes London A Luxurious Yellow Freestanding Bath Centrepiece Set within a secluded cottage in Barnes, South West London, this beautifully considered bathroom transformation captures the essence of spring living, light, uplifting, and effortlessly elegant. At the heart of the design sits a striking yellow freestanding bath, bringing warmth, personality, and a sense of joy to the space. What was once a dated and impractical bathroom has been reimagined by Kallums Bathrooms into a refined sanctuary. Explore more inspiring, design-led transformations on our website. A Fresh Vision of Luxury and Functionality The client’s brief was to create a space that felt both luxurious and highly practical, incorporating a walk-in wetroom, a statement freestanding bath, and a vanity unit with ample storage. Each element was carefully curated to work in harmony, with a soft palette and marble-effect tiles enhancing natural light and creating a calm, cohesive backdrop. The bold bath introduces a contemporary twist, elevating the entire scheme. Crafting Beauty Within a Compact Space Working within a smaller footprint required careful planning and precision. The challenge was to seamlessly integrate both a bath and a shower area without compromising on comfort or flow. Additional attention was given to preparing walls and floors to ensure perfectly level surfaces for the large-format tiles, allowing for a flawless finish. Our installation team delivered this with meticulous detail, ensuring every aspect met our high standards. A Light-Filled Bathroom Designed to Inspire The completed space is a bright, airy retreat that feels both indulgent and welcoming. The yellow freestanding bath creates a stunning focal point, while the walk-in wetroom enhances the sense of openness. Smart storage within the vanity keeps the space uncluttered, supporting a clean and elegant finish. Delivered on time and within budget, this Barnes project reflects the craftsmanship and creativity of Kallums Bathrooms. start your journey

The Pooch Shower: A Creative Cloakroom with Character Designed by Suzanne Jarvis, Jarvis Rayes Interior Design Studio | Supplied by Kallums Bathrooms Great design often comes from understanding how a space will truly be used. In this striking project at Connaught Square, interior designer Suzanne Jarvis of Jarvis Rayes Interior Design Studio created a cloakroom that is both playful and highly functional, centred around a clever concept – the “Pooch Shower.” Designed for a dog-loving homeowner, the space includes a dedicated shower area where muddy paws can be rinsed after walks, transforming a practical requirement into a beautifully integrated feature. The result is a design-led cloakroom and wet room that perfectly balances style, personality, and everyday usability. To bring the vision to life, Kallums Bathrooms supplied the bathroom products for this project, working closely with the design team to ensure the specification delivered both exceptional design and reliable performance. A Statement Cloakroom with Designer Details This compact cloakroom proves that smaller spaces can still deliver big design impact. Suzanne Jarvis layered textures, patterns, and sculptural elements to create a visually rich interior. The patterned shower tiles introduce movement and depth, while the softer wallpaper brings warmth and elegance to the room. Dark matt black brassware provides a contemporary contrast against the lighter palette, tying the space together with a bold architectural edge. The result is a luxury cloakroom design that feels curated, playful, and distinctly personal. Sculptural Basin & GRAFF Brassware One of the standout elements of the room is the beautifully crafted Koro wall-mounted basin by Formed, supplied by Kallums Bathrooms. Its sculptural form and ribbed texture create an elegant focal point while remaining perfectly scaled for a cloakroom setting. The basin is paired with GRAFF M.E. wall-mounted brassware in matt black, introducing a striking contemporary finish that contrasts beautifully against the textured basin and patterned walls. Known for their precision engineering and architectural design, GRAFF fittings enhance the space while delivering outstanding functionality. In the shower area, GRAFF thermostatic controls and a wall-mounted hand shower continue the same sleek design language, ensuring visual consistency throughout the room.   A Clever Wet Room Solution To support the Pooch Shower concept, the project incorporates a Unislope wet room system with an integrated linear drain, allowing the patterned tiles to flow seamlessly across the floor while ensuring effective drainage and waterproofing. The cloakroom also features Isadora rimless wall-hung WC with TECE flush plate, maintaining the clean architectural lines that define the room’s design. Supplying Designers with Distinctive Bathroom Products At Kallums Bathrooms, we specialise in supplying highest quality bathroom products for interior designers, architects, and homeowners looking to create unique and beautifully designed spaces. From luxury brassware and sculptural basins to complete wet room systems, our curated collection allows designers to realise creative concepts while ensuring quality and performance. The Pooch Shower is a perfect example of how thoughtful specification and imaginative design can transform even a small cloakroom into a memorable interior. Start Your Next Bathroom Project with Kallums Bathrooms Whether you are an interior designer planning a new project or a homeowner looking for distinctive bathroom products, our team is here to help. Speak with our specialists today. start your journey Koro Basin View GRAFF M.E. Wall-Mounted Tap View

Bathroom Decoration: When Non-Bathroom Objects Make the Best Statement Bathrooms are no longer styled in isolation. The most striking spaces now incorporate non-bathroom objects – ceramics, textiles, furniture-style pieces, and decorative accents more commonly found in living areas. These details transform simple accessories into design statements, adding warmth, personality, and intent. In this blog, we take a closer look at how and what to incorporate to create a bathroom that feels layered, expressive, and truly considered. Mismatched Accessories Create Character Perfectly matched bathroom sets can feel flat and predictable. Mixing accessories, a ceramic toothbrush holder beside a glass jewellery dish, or a decorative plate used as a catch-all, immediately adds depth and softness. These don’t need to be traditional bathroom pieces. A favourite perfume bottle, a small dish for jewellery, or a ceramic vessel collected over time brings individuality and quiet charm. The result feels personal and lived-in, not staged – a bathroom that reflects how you live, not just how it looks. Use Objects with a Story Books, artwork, and decorative objects are often considered off-limits in bathrooms, yet when used thoughtfully, they can completely transform the atmosphere. A stack of books in a niche, shelving beside the bath, or a single framed piece introduces depth and intention, turning a functional space into one you actually want to linger in. The key is considered placement. Keep books away from direct water exposure and let them act as visual anchors rather than clutter. Used in alcoves, niches, or open shelving, these elements blur the line between bathroom and living space, adding warmth, character, and a sense of story. Lamps, Candles & Soft Light Belong Here Too Bathrooms don’t need to rely solely on ceiling lights and mirrors. Introducing table lamps, antique-style lighting, candles, or even a small chair instantly softens the space and adds depth. This layered approach to lighting creates atmosphere, particularly in cloakrooms and en-suites, and works beautifully across both traditional and contemporary bathrooms. Warm light against textured walls, rich materials, and statement finishes brings a sense of calm and quiet luxury that task lighting alone simply can’t achieve. Curtains and Rugs That Soften the Bathroom Curtains that feel more bedroom than bathroom make a powerful statement. Fabric shower curtains in muted tones or classic patterns soften the space and add timeless elegance, a look that’s here to stay. The same goes for rugs. Swap the bathmat for a flatweave or low-pile rug, such as an Egyptian or kilim-style design. They are practical, quick-drying, and instantly add warmth, texture, and character. Designing Bathrooms Without Rules The most successful bathrooms break convention. They mix materials, borrow from the rest of the home, and prioritise feeling over formula. When designed with the same confidence as living spaces, bathrooms become expressive, comfortable, and deeply personal, not just functional. At Kallums Bathrooms, we believe great bathroom design starts with individuality. If you are ready to create a space that reflects how you live, our team is here to help. Get in touch with Kallums Bathrooms to start designing a bathroom without rules. start your journey