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Bathroom design has come of age in recent years, with exciting new bathroomware transforming both the look and functionality of bathrooms large and small.

But when you haven't had to plan a new bathroom for many years, it can be hard to know where to start.

Kalessi Bathroomware in Auckland and Christchurch has expansive showrooms featuring all the products you need to equip your new bathroom. Consultants are on hand to help you work out the best solution for your project.

Directors Nick and Nadia Khalesi say the bathroomware is manufactured to the firm's specific requirements, with an emphasis on high quality, good design and durability.

"We are proud to put our name behind every product we sell, and we invite clients to compare the price and quality, " Nick Khalesi says. "Many other lines imported into New Zealand simply don't last the distance. This is not the case with our bathroomware. For example, 90% of our products are ceramic, rather than the less durable polymarble. And our Voss tapware and shower fittings are made from high-quality stainless steel."

The firm says most of the Voss tapware in store is watermarked, so it is quality tested every year to meet international health standards. And it is water rated so clients can make an informed decision on water consumption.

The Kalessi Bathroomware range is also cost effective.

"Our direct distribution system allows us to keep prices down without any compromise on quality," says Sean Khalesi, who runs the Christchurch store.

The collection includes an extensive range of wall-hung vanities one of the leading trends in bathroom design.

"We can offer matching vanities in a wide range of sizes, so clients can equip an entire house in the same product. We also offer an indent operation if you can't find it, we will get it in for you."

Nadia Khalesi says the company is seeing a little bling coming into bathrooms.

"Many vanities feature reflective strips of mirrored stainless steel in the recessed finger pulls," she says.

Other key trends include double drawers in vanities for makeup and jewellery; sculptural bathtubs in organic and square-edged designs; and shower systems that have a hidden feed.

Kalessi Bathroomware is at 47 Lunn Ave, Mt Wellington, Auckland 1060, phone 570 9100; and at 301a Blenheim Rd, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, phone (03) 348 7379. Website: www.kalessi.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas