2019 remarkable bathroom awards: the 14 winners announced

Open to manufacturers who are members of the six organizations and unions organizing the competition, this award recognizes bathroom products demonstrating a unique, innovative, relevant and functional character, and offering consumers a unique or differentiating experience. This award ceremony took place as part of the third Edition of the General Assembly of the Bathroom organized by the AFISB, in partnership with Gifam, French furniture, PROFLUID, Uniclima and GIL. Manufacturers and bathroom professionals gathered this May 23 to promote and discuss the latest developments and innovations in the sector, in response to the support needs of consumers.

The independent jury made up of experts and personalities from the home sector and chaired by the editor-in-chief of Maison & Travaux, Céline Chahi Bechkri selected 14 laureates from 50 files respecting a set of criteria such as: economy, accessibility, ergonomics , space saving, comfort, well-being, tailor-made or even aesthetics.

14 laureates distinguished from 50 files presented in 11 categories:

Gold Trophy

The Burgbad brand, which competed in the “Functional solution bathroom furniture” category, won the Gold Trophy with its system of evolving modules, Flex! Based on the plug & play principle, these elegant wall panels adapt to the fashions and stages of the consumer's life in the organization of their bathroom.

Silver Trophy

The Lavabo Val from the manufacturer Laufen was awarded the Silver Trophy. This SaphirKeramik® porcelain basin stood out for its small footprint (it is only 50 mm) and its light design. Ideal for adapting to small spaces.

Bronze Trophy

Receiver Planeo de Villeroy & Boch (Shower category) came in 3rd place on the podium. Made of 100% recyclable material, ultra-resistant and light at the same time, this shower tray is available in 26 dimensions and 12 colors offering unlimited possibilities for the bathroom. Robust and easy to maintain, it is suitable for all types of installation. It is very easy to install and offers excellent sound and thermal insulation.

Special mention

The Special Mention of the jury goes to the Vitra brand which revisits the concept of bathroom as a “social hub”. The Plural collection combines and / or brings together the different elements to make it a convivial space. The ceramic basins are positioned at a distance from the walls to offer a harmonious, aesthetic and ergonomic space while the hanging mirror swivels in all directions for use by several people. The pipes are not visible thanks to the siphon system offered by the brand.

The other winners:

Fabrik DISCAC - Design solution bathroom furniture »

This piece of furniture fits easily in bathrooms of all surfaces thanks to its small footprint. It is available in several materials and colors (gray oak, raw oak, concrete effect or white Opal).

Split IROSAN - Lighting

This luminaire with progressive lighting offers perfect comfort and provides a soft and soothing feeling. Another advantage is its automatic presence detector directly integrated into the head of the luminaire.

W40SP Silence Box WATERMATIC - WC

Compact, this hanging bowl is a perfect turnkey solution. Its thermoformed covering is ready to install while the silent engine, the drop-down brake and the remote flush button give it a modern touch.

Sonar LAUFEN - Bath

The brand is rewarded for its freestanding bathtub made of Marbond. Its fluted surface underlines a contemporary design and offers a feeling of softness to the touch. Its edges allow the installation of a range of taps for more functionality.

Meta DORNBRACHT - Faucets

True to its minimalist and modern spirit, Dornbracht, the specialist in luxury fittings, reinterprets its range of Meta taps in three new variants (Meta, Meta slim and Meta pure) and three new collections (Fashion, Architectural and Urban).

NOBILI well box concealed thermostat - Component / Accessory

This two-way built-in thermostat is ideal for creating a wall-mounted shower space. It prevents the risk of burns in the absence of cold water thanks to the 38 ° safety lock.

Folio Glass RUNTAL - Designer solution radiator

The Runtal Folio Glass range of radiators elegantly blends in the bathroom. Its contemporary design is marked by clean lines, a curved silhouette and a perfectly smooth glass front offered in three “Glass” finishes (black, white and mirror).

Ssv Allure 3 THERMOR - Radiator functional solution

The Allure radiator from the manufacturer Thermor provides the softness and comfort of a well-heated bathroom. With the intelligent piloting function and a customizable programming, it allows you to control your electric heating consumption wherever the user is.

Lydos Hybrid ARISTON - Domestic Hot Water

Innovative, efficient and economical, the Arydon Lydos hybrid water heater combines the efficiency of a heat pump and the resistance of an electric water heater. This water heater makes it possible to benefit from hot water 15% faster and to realize up to 50% of energy savings.

Be-Line DELABIE - Community

The DELABIE group is extending its Be-Line® range with a new liftable and removable shower seat. Comfortable while remaining elegant, this seat adapts to each stage of life, regardless of age and degree of disability.

The 2019 jury members

• Céline CHAHI BECHKRI - Editor in Chief of House & Work
• Hélène PAOLI - Interior designer, ARCHIPELLES
• Pauline DELTOUR - Designer, Studio Pauline DELTOUR
• Didier VANDEPUTTE - Bainiste
• Michel BALBONI - Bathroom installer • Fabrice KNOLL - Architect
• Marianne TOURNIER - Editor-in-chief of Styledebain.fr and Sdbpro.fr
• Benjamin COPPENS - Editor in chief - Concept Bain Magazine

The General Public Prize for bathrooms back in 2019!

The winners will once again be honored at the 2019 Public Bathroom Prize. This competition allows consumers to choose their favorite product from the selection of winners of the 2019 awards. It will be launched at the start of September for a period of one month. The winning product will be revealed at the Idéobain show from November 4 to 8. A selection of winning products from the three previous editions will also be exhibited for the general public.