The Launch of THE BOLD LOOK OF KOHLER® at West One Bathrooms
July 2010

The leading bathroom and kitchen manufacturer, Kohler, has been selected by West One Bathrooms as the exclusive partner for its new London showroom. Opening in Summer 2010, the showroom, named ‘THE BOLD LOOK OF KOHLER at West One Bathrooms’ will be located in Clerkenwell, the heart of London’s architectural and design district. The new outlet will display Kohler bathroom and kitchen ranges together with other brands from the Kohler stable including Daryl and Kallista.

Kohler’s Creative Director, British brand architect, Tristan Butterfield, commissioned one of the hottest architects in London, Harvey Langston-Jones to collaborate on this new space. “London is a key Global specification hub for architecture and, as part of a world showroom roll-out that started in New York, this is a very special collaboration with West One Bathrooms. Capsule bath collections are mixed with Kohler’s artisan pieces, all wrapped up in an exceptionally tailored and dialed-in architectural space.”

“West One Bathrooms is one of the most respected premium bathroom retailers in London,” said Leigh Leather, the Kohler UK Business Director. “They have the understanding and know-how to service the needs of both their retail and design customers, and we are excited that they have chosen our brands for their high-profile showroom and design centre.”

Duncan Waters, Managing Director of West One Bathrooms Ltd said, “We are delighted to have this opportunity to work with Kohler in this new venture; it expands West One Bathrooms into the hospitality area and dovetails well with our existing operations. Having worked with Kohler and Kallista for a number of years, we are confident that this design destination will offer an exciting new environment for clients, who will be able to draw inspiration from products that feature great design and technology, created by some leading designers including Barbara Barry, Michael S Smith and Bill Sofield.”

The showroom has been designed to present the product range in displays that will appeal to the architectural and design clientele of Clerkenwell. The Kohler range includes bathroom suites with complementary cabinetry, stand-alone furniture pieces, a collection of handcrafted decorated basins, bathing and wellness products, brassware and coordinating accessories.

Notes to Editors:

THE BOLD LOOK OF KOHLER at West One Bathrooms will be at 44 - 48 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5PS. The showroom will be completed by August 2010.
Open for all of the London Design Festival: 18th - 26th September 2010 9.30 - 17.30 except on Sundays.

To request an interview with Leigh Leather, Duncan Waters or Tristan Butterfield, please contact Murray Weir Willats, 0207 245 1066.

Kohler Co.
Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, Kohler Co. is one of the oldest and largest privately held companies in the United States. The company focuses on living environments with a mission “to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by the company’s products and services.” It has become a world leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, engines and power systems, and upscale interiors. Kohler also developed, owns and operates two of the world’s highest rated golf resorts in Kohler, Wisconsin, and St Andrews, Scotland. Kohler Co. employs 30,000 associates on six continents with more than half of the company associates living and working beyond the borders of the United States.
www.kohler.co.uk

West One Bathrooms Ltd.
Established in 1978, the West One Bathrooms group is best known as Europe’s most illustrious and innovative supplier of bespoke bathrooms. Renowned for sourcing the most unique products for this special area from all over the world, West One Bathrooms have 8 showrooms in the UK.
www.westonebathrooms.com

For further information please contact Murray Weir Willats on +44 (0) 20 7245 1066 or email kohler@murrayweirwillats.com or lauren@murrayweirwillats.com.