Hydro power!: GROHE

The Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus recognised back in the sixth century BC that we have water to thank for the origin of all things. After all, human beings themselves consist mostly of water. Yet it isn’t just an essential resource. People have always also gathered at its source to groom themselves and relax.

Over time, we have continuously adapted these two spheres of life to our demands. For decades, the tradition-rich brand GROHE has been designing fittings and integrated solutions for the kitchen and bathroom that emphasise innovative technologies, premium quality, select design and sustainability – with great success, as over 300 design and innovation awards attest. The brand introduced its latest innovations at the ISH in Frankfurt am Main, the world’s leading trade fair for water, heating and air conditioning.

Everything under control: Stressful though life may be, there is nothing like getting together, cooking and talking in the kitchen every day – all the more when it is equipped for efficiency. For example, the GROHE SmartControl Kitchen – a kitchen faucet that isn’t operated by a lever, but rather by intuitively pressing and turning the spout. From water-saving eco-stream to jet, in addition to their uncomplicated handling, the fittings themselves score points for their puristic design.

Water enjoyment straight from the faucet – of course. But whether for a quick glass or to prepare coffee, tea or baby formula, the use of tap water isn’t always a mere matter of taste, but in many countries also a question of quality. The new GROHE Blue Pure filter fittings turn the faucet into a natural water source and, thanks to high-performance filter technology, make possible safe, good-tasting water worldwide.

All of a piece: In order to make the design of the work area around the kitchen sink more advantageous and that of the drain more fluid, GROHE offers custom-tailored system solutions. In addition to stainless steel, there are now especially hard-wearing quartz composite sinks that can withstand temperatures of up to 280° C. Also new in the product range are waste separation systems which harmonise with the GROHE water systems under the sink, making the standing waste bin obsolete.

Get away from it all: The bathroom is increasingly becoming a place of calm and relaxation. With the new ceramic line Essence, GROHE takes up this trend with sensually curving designs that are reduced to the essential. The elegant collection not only harmonises with various lines of GROHE fittings, but also presents bathtubs in three variations for the first time.

Maximum hygiene, maximum space: To fully establish the bathroom as a wellness and comfort zone, the sanitary fittings manufacturer is expanding its portfolio of washlets with a manual bidet seat, thereby allowing an uncomplicated upgrade of conventional toilets. The slender, flush-mounted GROHE Rapido SmartBox is specially recommended for those seeking to make more efficient use of the available space in the shower. It isn’t just the right solution for any bathroom, but offers various connection options, from a single-handed faucet to a thermostat and SmartControl.

Immerse yourself in a sea of colour: As if these new product innovations weren’t enough already, the ten different colour and surface variations of the GROHE Colors Collection allow one’s personal creativity free reign. From the fittings and the shower system to actuator plates and accessories, there are no longer any limits to the possibilities of wellness design.

Given all of this inspiration, the only remaining question is which living environment one should upgrade first – the kitchen or the bathroom. Ideally, one can let the ideas come and follow their flow. While you do, can we offer you a fresh glass of water from Grohe Blue?


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