Thatchers Holiday Home Salcombe
Project information
Location: Thatchers Holiday Home, Salcombe
Contractor: Salcombe Interiors
Project Completion: August 2023
Geberit Know-How
Challenge: To create a modern, functional and visibly appealing bathroom with discreetly concealed plumbing.
Solution: The combination of Geberit’s cutting-edge piping and installation systems coupled with sanitaryware created a seamless installation process for a modern, sleek bathroom.
Project overview
‘The Thatchers’ holiday home, situated in the picturesque seaside town of Salcombe, needed a complete bathroom makeover to breathe life into a dated space.
The mission was clear: to craft a modern, functional and visually appealing bathroom, all while discreetly concealing plumbing components for a seamless aesthetic.
For this ambitious task, Salcombe Interiors, an expert bathroom installation company, was assigned the project.
The team needed to find a bathroom manufacturer to fit the project brief of marrying design and functionality effortlessly.
Why Geberit?
Elevating Design and Functionality
Robert Langley, bathroom fitter at Salcombe Interiors, chose to use Geberit products throughout the renovation. He selected Geberit Mepla and Mapress press-fit piping systems, the Geberit Duofix installation system, and sanitaryware.
Geberit Products Used in the Project
Geberit Mepla and Mapress Copper Press-Fit Piping Systems
Used for hot and cold water supply to appliances and for running water to the towel rail.
Geberit Duofix Installation System
This was used in combination with the system wall to conceal plumbing and create a clean, modern bathroom look.
Other installation systems used include:
- System rails and room-height studs
- Frame for basin and wall-mounted taps
- Frame for shower mixer with wall drain
- Shower niche storage box
Sanitaryware and Shower Board
The sanitaryware and Geberit tile board with a V-slope into the wall drain were selected for their quality and aesthetics.
Products used include:
- VariForm lay-on basin
- VariForm basin cabinet with one drawer
- Tile-bearing shower board with V-slope into wall drain
- Smile Square wall-hung Rimfree WC with slim design seat
Delivering the Solution
The combination of Geberit’s cutting-edge piping and installation systems, coupled with sanitaryware, created a seamless installation process for Salcombe Interiors. The Geberit products were chosen to provide a sleek and contemporary look for the bathroom, effectively concealing plumbing and piping components.
Robert said:
“The client wanted to rip out the old bathroom and install a completely new one. Geberit is my go-to brand and I’ve always had a good relationship with the sales team, so when this project came up, I knew Geberit would be perfect — especially as we wanted to source from one supplier.
I followed the Geberit ethos and went with the Duofix pre-wall system, including frames for the WC and shower, and Mapress and Mepla piping systems. The instructions you get with their products are incredibly concise and the fixings are of top-notch quality.
Geberit’s products are not only easy to use but also exceptionally reliable, built to last and engineered to never fail. Their commitment to quality is what sets them apart.”
The owners of The Thatchers holiday home were delighted with the finished look, which featured matt black taps and showerhead, a matt black towel rail, and matching accents around the mirror and shower screen.
The Geberit products integrated seamlessly into the bathroom’s design, meeting the challenge of concealing plumbing components while providing a visually striking and dependable solution.