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  1. Bold, bright and bespoke bathrooms at Royal Quays Marina Newcastle

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    Bold, Bright and Bespoke!

    Versital has been specified for new washrooms to be used by boat owners and their crew at Royal Quays Marina on the River Tyne at North Shields. Versital supplied bespoke stone resin shower panels and splashbacks in bold and exciting colours for this striking waterside development.

     

    Contemporary bathroom design at Royal Quays Marina Newcastle

    The new building is a stunning contemporary design which incorporates a café bar restaurant as well as the new washrooms. Situated right on the dock edge the glazed frontage gives superb views for diners over the boats moored in the marina, whilst the interior accommodates modern new washrooms for use by marina users.

    A Daring Look for Royal Quays Marina Newcastle Thanks to Versital Shower Panels

    Versital supplied stone resin wall panels and splashbacks in distinctive colours such as ‘Shiraz’, ‘Tangoed’, ‘Dorothy’, ‘Ice White’ and ‘Wenge’ to create 8 contemporary, spacious shower enclosures and washrooms that will serve the owners, family and crew of the 350 boats moored in the marina, as well as the many boats that visit this busy marina each year.

    “Our unique surface material is 100% non-porous, making it a great solution for commercial projects such as this.  The Marina’s bathrooms will look as good as new for many, many years to come as no stains or exposure to water can compromise their appearance. What’s more, they will never need to grout a tile again.”
    Gemma Stockberger, Head of Marketing and Sales for Versital UK. 

    Bright orange bespoke stone resin shower panels

    Versital’s non-porous, stone resin shower panels and splashbacks were made to measure for the Marina, allowing the design team to specify the exact shape, size. The design team picked the final colour selection from a range of 90 colours and finishes such as marble, granite, sparkle and high gloss.

    BrightBlue Studio, the RIBA Registered Architects who designed the Marina Building, specified bespoke Versital shower panels to provide a low maintenance bathroom solution. 

    “The Royal Quays Marina team were interested in more dynamic ideas, colours and products to invigorate the spaces, allowing us to flex our creative muscles. We specified Versital as we knew they could deliver a bespoke, easy to maintain solution as well as exciting colour options and smooth, consistent delivery.”
    Henry Amos, Director at BrightBlue Studio

    Royal Quays Marina which is widely regarded as the premier boating facility in the area wanted to cement this reputation by making sure that the new washrooms would be the ‘best on the coast’ and to ensure that any sailor who has endured a cold wet sail to reach the marina would be rewarded with first class facilities. The new facilities even include a full-size bath for a long hot soak if required! A little touch of luxury rarely found in a marina.

    “We are overwhelmed by the feedback so far from Marina users and the community. They love the building and new facilities. We were especially impressed at the way Bright Blue and Versital were to create such a bright and cheerful space. We are delighted with the results, and yes, they are the best washrooms on the coast!”
    Matthew Simms, Marina Manager

    For more information on stone resin shower panels from Versital, get in touch on 01204380780, or email us via our contact form.  

  2. Dawnvale Bar Design Using Translucent Marble Bar Panels

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    Great products can only be as good as the designer. We are lucky to work alongside and supply some of the UK’s most experienced commercial designers and installers who choose to use our bar panels in their projects.

    This latest installation from Dawnvale Hospitality Solutions is a domestic project. Dawnvale primarily design and install bars and furniture for commercial projects including the likes of TGI Fridays, the Radisson and even the Hilton. However, they also offer a design and installation service for high end domestic properties.

    The project involved a full refurb and build of a home bar, with the client wanting something a bit different for the bar fronts. The designers at Dawnvale recommended using a Versital translucent marble look bar panel, with back lighting for a striking effect.

    Home bar installation using marble back lit bar panels in onyx.

    The mix of the chunky black high gloss bar top and back lit bar panels works especially well together.

    To create this look Dawnvale chose bar panels from Versital in ‘Autumn Onyx’ that are available made to size specification and to order. This beautiful marble finish has a translucent quality that can be backlit. The choice of backing light colour can also change the look of the marble panels to suit your theme and clients taste.

    Translucent marble bar panels back lit.

    There are 8 different translucent marble options available which can be backlit for use on bar fronts or as display areas. As a bonus, the panels are also 100% waterproof, stain resistant and very easy to clean. Ideal for the home, or a busy public bar area.

    Versital decorative solid surface panels are also available as a non translucent option in a wide range of colours, including granites, marbles, solid colours and sparkles.

    For advice or a personalised quotation on decorative solid surface panels please call us on 01204 380780, or send through a contact form. You can take a look at other projects Versital solid surface panels have been used for on our website.

  3. Bathroom Inspiration: Greys and Neutrals

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    This year has seen the rise in popularity of grey and neutral colour palettes in the bathroom.

    Calming and serene, they are a fantastic base palette that you can update in years to come. They also look fabulous on their own. We take a look at some of our favourite grey and neutral bathroom inspiration ideas.

    Granite ‘Gritstone’ Shower and Bathroom Design

    This granite style bathroom keeps the interest with a fabulous marbled granite finish ‘Gritstone’. The colour keeps the bathroom feeling calm and is a fantastic base for other colours. This hand-made finish option from Versital is a fantastic alternative to a natural product, with it being waterproof and stain resistant. Being hand made it keeps the random feel of the pattern you would find in nature.

    Grey granite style shower bathrooms - luxury solid surface and panels.

    Granite Style Wetroom – Mix of Dark and Light Grey

    This Wetroom bathroom is very clean and modern feeling. Mix different tones of grey to give the bathroom a feeling of depth. The neutral colour palette is a great base to add bright accessories such as towels. Unlike natural granite, imitation granite from Versital will not stain or watermark.

    Wetroom style shower in grey granite - granite look shower tray and panels

    Double seated steamroom in grey granite with black accents.

    Marble Style Shower Wetroom Bathroom Inspiration

    This bathroom Wetroom uses light and bright marble ‘Arabesque’ with a white base and black veining which emulates Carrara marble. A classic marble look that won’t date. Other marble finishes are available in over 40 different colour options.

    Designer look bathroom in white marble - marble panels, marble shower tray and marble vanity top.

    Silver and Grey Bling Bathroom!

    If you like neutrals but still want a bit of bling, these bathroom ideas are the perfect compromise! Gorgeous grey and silver sparkles in ‘Just Silver’, ‘Hi Ho’ and accent colour the black ‘Noire Reflect’. The high gloss keeps the sparkle fresh years after installation.

    Bathroom inspiration - Beautiful master bathroom with a striking feature shower area using a made to measure shower tray in grey sparkle

    Bathroom inspiration : Sparkly shower room using shower panels, floor and shower tray in Just Silver from Versital

    For help and advice creating your Versital bathroom design please call or email us direct on 01204380780. You can order samples online, or speak to us for assistance. Take a look at the full website for more bathroom design ideas.

  8. Coloured shower trays proving a big hit

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    Almond stone resin trayColoured trays now largest searched for item

    Versital coloured shower trays are now the highest ranked ‘Searched for’ item on the Versital website. This move demonstrates just how far the consumer has come from the days of wanting white shower trays!

    Historically shower trays have been a simple white finish; a utilitarian item without much thought for design requirements.  The tide has changed with the consumer wanting ever more design focused products in which to express themselves and their homes style. The shower tray far from being a utilitarian object can now be something of a statement piece.

    “The consumer have been contacting us for more and more interesting and unusual trays and more often than not want to use it as a focal point for their bathroom and something a bit different from the run of the mill. The tray pictures below is a case in point, in ‘O’hara’ from the Reflect range. It really does create an impact in the bathroom and allows the consumer to express their personality.”

    Gemma Stockberger, Head of Marketing at Versital UK