Join for an evening filled with creativity, networking, and inspiration. Connect with fellow designers and architects, exchange ideas, and enjoy delicious refreshments in a stylish setting. Don’t miss this opportunity to mingle with industry professionals, expand your network and win some exciting prizes.
This is an exclusive event to meet fellow A&Ds, share experiences, learn and get a chance to win a four-day trip to the historic city of Krakow including a GRAFF factory tour, all accompanied with a glass of wine, canapé and music.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
Please note this event is strictly for interior designers and architects. All attendees will be contacted by the hosts to confirm they are legitimate A&Ds.
As the bathroom evolves from clinical function room to living space, this high-traffic, high-demand area of design is constantly evolving and changing. In this talk, we’ll explore the changes and challenges in bathroom design, focusing on the importance of specifying premium products to create and maintain luxury spaces.
SBID CEO & Founder, Dr Vanessa Brady OBE will guide the talk to draw insights from a panel of design experts from leading brands and studios; Cosentino, GRAFF and Zulufish. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, learn from industry leaders, and network with your peers!
Drinks and canapes will be served.
Panellists: – Chaired by Vanessa Brady OBE, Founder & CEO of SBID – Jose Lopez, Regional General Manager South England, Cosentino UK – Brian Gallop, Business Relations Manager from GRAFF Designs – Caroline Milns, Head of Interior Design at Zulufish
The discussion is open to all SBID members and design professionals.
Luxury bath and kitchen fixture manufacturer GRAFF expands its Art of Bath portfolio with its new bathroom brassware featuring cutting-edge sensor technology. Launching in July 2024, GRAFF’s touch-free sensor mixers respond to a simple wave of the hand to control the flow of water to provide a sleek, hygienic solution for contemporary bathrooms.
Designed to meet the demands of public bathrooms, GRAFF’s sensor taps feature an intuitive, discreet design and modern silhouette to enhance interiors and provide a luxurious experience. The touch-free technology prevents wear and tear of handles and fixture surfaces, ensuring longevity and easy maintenance, while its versatile design complements an array on interior design styles.
GRAFF Founder and CEO, Ziggy Kulig, comments: “The contemporary profile of our sensor taps is supported by our advanced technology and engineering expertise, instilling a sense of confidence and assuring hygienic ease and reliability. These taps are engineered for convenience and conservation – water only flows when the sensor is activated – eliminating the waste of water that occurs when taps are left running.”
Designed to maintain a pristine environment where hygiene is of the utmost importance, the sensor taps are available in GRAFF’s full selection of fine handcrafted finishes, providing a range of styles to suit any interior. For optimal performance and truly elevated design, GRAFF’s Steelnox Satin Nickel finish is designed to prevent fingerprints and water spots.
GRAFF’s captivating designs are supported by use of the highest-quality materials, a rich heritage of European craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. Expertly pairing water-saving technology with versatile, minimalist design, the new sensor taps lead GRAFF’s mission for a greener future.
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GRAFF’s luxury taps and shower collections elevate the bath space with designs that are both timeless and cutting-edge, complementing endless architectural and interior styles. Available in 21 luxury finishes such as Brushed Brass, Polished Nickel, and 24K Gold, and with a choice of three Tuscan marble inserts, GRAFF basin mixer or shower controls offer bespoke and unique customisation possibilities. Backed by a rich heritage of European artisanship, GRAFF products transform the bath space into a masterpiece of tranquillity, wellness, and spa like experience. With a focus on design, sustainability, and high technology, GRAFF caters to the senses with features such as chromotherapy, bringing bath and shower experiences to luxurious heights.
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GRAFF invites you to join us at Ripples Bathrooms Towcester showroom on Tuesday 30th April for an exciting event exploring the latest trends and innovations in bathroom design.
Whether you’re an architect or interior designer, this event is perfect for you if you are interested in creating sustainable and stylish bathrooms. Learn from industry experts, explore innovative products, and gain valuable insights into sustainable practices that can be applied to your own projects with CPD presentation ‘Water, Wellness, and Sustainability’. Click here to learn more about this CPD activity.
Discover cutting-edge technologies, sustainable materials, and creative layouts that will transform your bathroom into a modern oasis. Network with like-minded individuals and gain inspiration for your next project.
SBID Members earn 4 x CPD points for attending!
In partnership with Ripples Designer Bathroom Showroom in Towcester, they stand for Quality, Design, Service and Knowledge.
Presenting Incanto Arté, the latest innovation from leading kitchen and bathroom brassware manufacturer GRAFF, the collection enhances the bath space marrying artistic details with minimalism. The Incanto Arté is a twist on the popular Incanto range with handles that boast intricately tactile patterns representative of jewel-like texture.
Including smooth and knurled surfaces that are instantly drawn to the eye, the Incanto Arté collection features 40 luxurious products, comprising single-lever basin mixers, wall-mounted basin mixers and an accompanying accessories range.
Crafted from the highest-quality materials with precision engineering, Incanto Arté is available in 26 luxurious handcrafted finished in rich colours and textures capturing the crosshatch patterns including 24K Brushed Gold, Rose Gold PVD and Polished Chrome.
GRAFF CEO and President Ziggy Kulig states, “We’re thrilled to offer the new Incanto Arté alongside the ever-popular Incanto. We’re passionate about giving our customers the options they desire to beautifully elevate and personalise their interiors.”
Incanto Arté is available to buy in the UK with prices starting from £493 + VAT for a wash basin single lever tap in Chrome.
Luxury bath and kitchen brassware manufacturer GRAFF unveils nine new PVD finishes in a variety of lavish colors and textures. Extremely durable, the finishes, as with all GRAFF products, are made using state-of-the-art-technology and engineering.
Expanding finish choices with a wide selection of new colours and textures to complement a broad range of styles, GRAFF offers exquisite new options for personalisation.
“We are excited to expand our line of finishes, introducing nine more choices for our customers to help them design their dream spaces to perfection. We’re always innovating with design, technology, and materials, leading the way as bath and kitchen spaces evolve.” – CEO and Founder of GRAFF, Ziggy Kulig comments.
GRAFF’s new finishes are made from the highest-quality materials and take inspiration from the natural world and the arts, presenting colors that organically complement diverse interior and architectural styles.
Gunmetal PVD – versatile, with a cool metallic appearance, evoking wintry clouds, Gunmetal PVD’s understated elegance harmonises with an expansive selection of interiors.
Polished Nickel PVD – alluring and durable, with a reflective sheen, Polished Nickel PVD brightens spaces with a refined sensibility, inspired by starlight.
Brushed Nickel PVD – uplifts interiors with a silvery-white textured shimmer evoking the rugged luster of meteorites.
Polished Tuscan Bronze PVD – offering a sophisticated, timeless aesthetic, is an ode to the exquisite sheen of classical bronze statues.
Brushed Tuscan Bronze PVD – evoking the enduring, rustic charm of the Tuscan countryside, Brushed Tuscan Bronze PVD pairs earthy colour with sensuous texture.
Warm Bronze PVD – inspired by the warm character and hue of bronze musical instruments, Warm Bronze PVD promotes an intimate ambience.
Polished Gold PVD – a radiant, eye-catching finish that pays tribute to legendary goldsmiths, Polished Gold PVD embodies long-lasting glamour and allure.
Brushed Gold PVD – adds a luxurious visual and tactile dimension to interiors, inspired by sunlight cast on fields of golden wheat.
Satin Gold PVD – a sleek, captivating finish, Satin Gold PVD pays homage to the sumptuous goldwork of royal robes.
In addition to the PVD finishes, GRAFF offers handcrafted Powder Coat, 24K Gold, Living, and Galvanic and Plated finishes for collections, as well as Tuscan marble inserts for the MOD+ and Vignola collections.
Paving the way in the culinary space, GRAFF Designs introduces its latest tap innovations to the kitchen, Futurismo and Segovia.
Designed with flair and maximum functionality, the Futurismo collection marries high performance with a modern silhouette. With sleek curves, the tap includes a pull-out spray head that reaches up to 1,800mm, as well as built-in magnetic locking mechanism to ensure ultimate control of the tap.
Futurismo is available in 24 opulent finishes including polished brass, polished nickel and onyx, as well as six dual-tone options. Beyond the finishes, Futurismo comes in the user-friendly Cosmopolitan edition, with a function to select steam or spray.
President and CEO of GRAFF, Ziggy Kulig comments, “Our deep heritage of superb craftsmanship, design excellence, and precision engineering provides a firm foundation for Futurismo’s versatility and durability in the culinary space.”
Playing homage to the iconic structure of the Roman Aqueduct of Segovia, the Segovia collection is a timeless option for the kitchen. The free-flowing lines and graceful silhouette of the tape evoke the 167 arches of the Aqueduct.
“The aqueduct of Segovia transported water for close to 2,000 years. Its brilliant engineering and design make it a compelling symbol of functionality, durability, and aesthetics, embodying GRAFF’s standards of excellence and our Art of Kitchen philosophy.” – President and CEO of GRAFF, Ziggy Kulig
Manufactured with precision engineering, Segovia is a versatile choice for the kitchen space with its magnetic components and pull-out spray head that reaches up to 1,800mm. Segovia comprises 20 luxurious finishes including polished chrome, onyx and polished brass.
Both collections are available in the Chef’s Pro edition, which features a protective rubber ring to help prevent damage to fine tableware, cookware, and sinks.
GRAFF is hosting a Breakfast CPD event at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week! The session will provide an overview of three key elements that can enhance our daily lives: water, wellness and sustainability.
Starting with water as a precious and essential natural resource to its role in bringing us wellness, the session will focus on the origins of wellness through today’s WELL concepts and to how to integrate wellness in design projects. GRAFF discuss how wellness through water can be delivered in sustainable ways.
– Discover how water and wellness can positively impact our daily life.
– Define wellness and sustainability in bathroom designs.
– Learn how to integrate wellness in bathroom designs through water.
– Review components that refer to wellness and sustainability.
– Understand current sustainability standards.
SBID Members earn 4 x CPD Points for attending!
Luxury bath and kitchen brand GRAFF and prestigious American industrial designer Stephen Burks present Faucet Fantasy, an artistic installation drawing attention to the importance of water conservation. Burks, known for using artisan and handcrafted influences in his designs, will showcase nine GRAFF faucets in luxurious finishes, reimagined in his signature mix of bright colours with natural and manmade materials.
“Inspired by the graphic flow of water, Faucet Fantasy showcases nine luxurious faucets in a colorful array of handcrafted finishes, textures, and materials,” Burks said. The eye-catching installation generated considerable buzz among the attendees at the unveiling event.
Faucet Fantasy represents GRAFF’s Art of Bath sustainability program. GRAFF is an actively green brand, from using lead-free materials in its products to adhering to zero waste in its lean manufacturing system. The brand is inherently dedicated to water conservation, understanding our most valuable resource’s role in a healthy ecosystem. In 2012, GRAFF raised the bar on eco-standards by automatically including water-saving systems with all bathroom-sink and kitchen faucets, and showerheads. Partnering with sustainable projects worldwide, GRAFF strives to make luxury green.
Founder and President of GRAFF, Mr. Ziggy Kulig, commented: “For GRAFF, quality, design and sustainability, go hand in hand. We look to align with creatives whose own work embodies this same philosophy. We are pleased to partner with Stephen Burks for creating an exclusive sculpture installation. We hope his creation will inspire viewers to do their part in supporting water conservation initiatives.”
Burks’ installation also dovetails seamlessly with GRAFF’s rich heritage of artisanship and craftsmanship in production. “For Faucet Fantasy, we were looking at the idea of bringing the hand to industry and presenting a range of products that give the customer a sense of what’s possible,” said Burks. Together with his studio Stephen Burks Man Made, Burks has been commissioned by many of the world’s leading design-driven brands to develop collections that engage hand production as a strategy for innovation.
As a product development consultant, Burks has worked in close collaboration with artisans and craftspeople around the globe. His work has been exhibited internationally and he has been the recipient of several awards, including being the only African American to win the Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt National Design Award in Product Design. In 2019, he became the first Harvard Loeb Fellow in the discipline of product design and was recently an adjunct assistant professor of architecture at Columbia University’s GSAPP.
Following its unveiling at RNDD, the Faucet Fantasy installation will be on display at Chicago’s Studio 41 home design showroom from September 10th to September 30th and then at the GRAFF Design center at the Mart for Design Chicago.
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The Vintage collection by GRAFF Designs, a unique range marrying industrial style with rich heritage. Inspired by the Chicago Fire Department’s heroic role in extinguishing the state’s Big Fire of 1934, GRAFF Designs pays homage with this tactile and vintage style brassware.
Reminiscent of the iconic fire hose valve silhouette and mirroring the red logo of the Chicago Fire Department, the collection boasts exquisite craftsmanship and detail, from its architectural elements to its modern take on traditional design. Comprising 140 stylish products including bath and basin mixers, showerheads and rails, as well as an accompanying accessories range.
Formed with precision engineering and premium-quality materials, the Vintage Collection is available in 21 luxury finishes including 24K polished gold, vintage brushed brass and the classic limited-edition red.
Available to buy now in the UK with prices starting from £500 for a basin mixer in Chrome, up to £5,500 for a 24K Gold freestanding bath shower mixer.
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