Innovations in Shower Enclosures and Bathroom Vanities Shine at ISH Frankfurt 2025
Frankfurt, Germany – March 20, 2025 – The 2025 ISH Frankfurt, the world’s leading trade fair for HVAC and sanitation solutions, spotlighted groundbreaking advancements in shower enclosures and bathroom vanities, with exhibitors blending smart technology, sustainability, and luxury design.
1. Smart Shower Enclosures: Beyond Functionality
- Voice-Activated Controls: Brands like Hansgrohe and Kohler unveiled shower enclosures integrated with AI-powered voice assistants, enabling temperature adjustments, steam settings, and music playback via voice commands.
- Water Efficiency: German manufacturer Dornbracht showcased its EcoSmart Shower System, reducing water consumption by 30% while maintaining pressure via adaptive flow technology.
- Modular Designs: Italian firm Teuco introduced customizable glass enclosures with magnetic panels, allowing quick reconfiguration for compact spaces.
2. Bathroom Vanities: Sustainability Meets Customization
- Circular Materials: Duravit debuted vanities made from 100% recycled ceramics and FSC-certified wood, aligning with the EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan.
- Smart Storage: Roca’s In-Wash Intelligence series features vanities with motion-activated drawers, built-in UV sanitizers, and wireless charging pads.
- Compact Luxury: Chinese manufacturer JOMOO drew attention with floating vanities combining quartz tops, soft-close hinges, and app-controlled LED lighting at 20% lower price points than European rivals.
3. Sustainability in Focus
- Carbon-Neutral Production: Over 40% of exhibitors, including Villeroy & Boch, highlighted vanities produced using renewable energy and carbon offset programs.
- Recycling Partnerships: Grohe announced a collaboration with Waste2Wear to recycle 500+ tons of plastic waste into shower enclosure frames by 2026.
4. Market Trends
- Asian Influence: Chinese and South Korean brands captured 25% of the bathroom solutions exhibitor space, emphasizing cost-effective smart designs for European buyers.
- Rising Demand: ISH reports a 15% YoY increase in global orders for prefabricated shower enclosures, driven by urbanization and compact housing trends.
