The greatest European an international luxury and high-end bathroom brands
Discover the most prestigious brands, combining artisanal craftsmanship, exceptional design, and technological innovations.
Hart Design Selection opens the doors to exceptional bathrooms. Between refined minimalism, bathroom goldsmithery, and connected technologies, high-end manufacturers compete in creativity to transform the most intimate space of the home into a wellness sanctuary.
Sculpted marble, jewelry-like faucets, monumental island bathtubs, technical ceramics… Luxury in bathrooms is expressed through noble materials, precision finishes, and excellence in bespoke service. Discover world-reference brands, as well as some confidential houses equally refined.
The indicated price ranges represent the cost of a complete bathroom including: bathtub and/or shower, faucets (sink, shower, bathtub), basin(s) and furniture, toilet, accessories. For brands specialized only in faucets (THG Paris, Dornbracht, Gessi, Fantini), prices include their premium faucets combined with complementary sanitary fixtures and furniture of equivalent level.
ULTRA LUXURY SEGMENT
Faucets €5,000 and above | Complete project €70,000 and above
The absolute pinnacle of bathroom art. These brands create bathrooms that systematically exceed six figures, true bespoke spaces where exceptional craftsmanship meets artistic vision.
THG Paris: Bathroom goldsmithery and precious crystals
Legendary French manufacturer founded in 1956, THG Paris transcends faucetry to achieve art goldsmithery. Each piece is sculpted, polished, assembled by hand in Parisian workshops. Collections in collaboration with Baccarat integrating cut crystals, finishes in 24-carat gold, platinum, brushed nickel or patinated bronze: absolute luxury serving daily ritual. Faucet handles become jewelry, showerheads works of goldsmithery. Clientele of palaces, luxury yachts, and exceptional residences.
Style: French bathroom goldsmithery, jewelry luxury, exceptional craftsmanship.
Signature: Baccarat collaboration, hand-cut crystals, precious finishes (24k gold, platinum).
Distinction: Parisian artisanal manufacturing, limited edition, extreme customization.
Price: faucets from €8,000, complete bathroom from €100,000 to €300,000+.
Waterworks: Traditional American luxury and exclusive collections
New York institution since 1978, Waterworks embodies American bathroom refinement. Inspired by great British and French estates, their collections blend tradition and modern comfort. Cast iron enameled bathtubs on claw feet, solid brass faucets, imported artisanal tiles, marbles selected from historic quarries: each element breathes timelessness. Waterworks showrooms are true galleries where one composes their bathroom like a work of art.
Style: traditional American luxury, reinvented classic elegance, timeless refinement.
Signature: cast iron bathtubs on feet, solid brass, collaborations with exclusive designers.
Distinction: importing exceptional materials, personalized consulting service, showroom-galleries.
Price: complete bathroom from €80,000 to €200,000+.
Lefroy Brooks: British heritage and Victorian reproductions
Founded in 1890, Lefroy Brooks perpetuates the art of authentic Victorian faucetry. Historical reproductions of stunning precision, finishes achieved according to ancestral methods, mirror-polished chrome or naturally patinated brushed nickel: old-fashioned luxury without compromise. Their Edwardian and Classic collections adopt codes of great British aristocratic estates. Each faucet requires more than 150 manual operations. International clientele seeking absolute authenticity.
Style: Victorian British heritage, historical authenticity, aristocratic luxury.
Signature: precise historical reproductions, Edwardian collections, naturally patinated finishes.
Distinction: 150+ manual operations per piece, manufacturing according to ancestral methods.
Price: faucets from €5,000, complete bathroom from €70,000 to €180,000.
Herbeau: French manufacturer and bespoke artistic creations
Exceptional French workshop, Herbeau creates unique pieces sculpted from bronze, copper or solid brass. Each bathtub, each basin is a functional work of art. Hand-made patinas, personalized engravings, organic forms inspired by nature: art craftsmanship serving wellness. Herbeau creations adorn Parisian palaces and collectors’ residences. Manufacturing delays of several months for each bespoke project.
Style: French art craftsmanship, sculptural creations, organic luxury.
Signature: solid bronze and copper, hand patinas, unique organic forms.
Distinction: each piece is unique, total customization, long delays (4-6 months).
Price: sculpted bathtub from €30,000, complete bathroom from €120,000 to €400,000+.
Kallista: Designer collections and prestigious collaborations
High-end American brand of the Kohler group, Kallista distinguishes itself through collaborations with the world’s greatest designers. Barbara Barry, Michael S Smith, Laura Kirar: each collection is signed by a prestigious name. Exceptional finishes, sculptural forms, rare materials (patinated bronze, old silver, rose gold): designer luxury. Kallista bathtubs are true functional sculptures that anchor the space.
Style: American designer luxury, signed collections, sculptural luxury.
Signature: Barbara Barry, Michael S Smith collaborations, multiple exclusive finishes.
Distinction: iconic sculptural bathtubs, limited designer editions.
Price: complete bathroom from €60,000 to €200,000.
Samuel Heath: British luxury hardware and impeccable finishes
Centenary British manufacturer specialized in luxury hardware, Samuel Heath applies watchmaking precision to bathrooms. Faucets with invisible assemblies, finishes polished for hours, mechanisms guaranteed for life: British mechanical excellence. Their Fairfield and Landmark collections define standards of discreet luxury. Each piece is manually tested before shipment. Clientele of palaces and aristocratic residences.
Style: British mechanical excellence, discreet luxury, absolute precision.
Signature: Fairfield and Landmark collections, invisible assemblies, lifetime guarantee.
Distinction: manual testing of each piece, hour-long polished finishes, exceptional mechanisms.
Price: faucets from €4,000, complete bathroom from €70,000 to €160,000.
PREMIUM LUXURY SEGMENT
Faucets €2,500 – €5,000 | Complete project €50,000 – €100,000
Confirmed excellence. These iconic brands offer exceptional bathrooms with impeccable finishes, where designer work and artisanal craftsmanship reach summits.
Boffi: Total art of living and integrated systems
Natural extension of its kitchen excellence, Boffi designs bathrooms that merge with architecture. Collaborations with Piero Lissoni, Patricia Urquiola and Naoto Fukasawa give birth to refined spaces where each element disappears into walls. Integrated basins, flush faucets, frameless mirrors, invisible storage: radical Italian minimalism. Noble materials – Corian, brushed steel, treated wood, natural stone – dialogue in perfect harmony.
Style: radical Italian minimalism, architecture-design fusion, total refinement.
Signature: Lissoni, Urquiola, Fukasawa collaborations, invisible integrated systems.
Distinction: kitchen-bathroom aesthetic continuity, global habitat approach.
Price: complete bathroom from €50,000 to €160,000.
Agape: Italian sculptural poetry and iconic bathtubs
Italian manufacturer founded in 1973, Agape transforms bathrooms into contemporary art galleries. “Spoon” bathtub by Lissoni sculpted like a giant spoon, “In-Out” basin by Benedini playing with solid and empty volumes, “Bjhon” faucet with organic forms: each creation is a functional sculpture. Materials – matte white Cristalplant, polished stainless steel, natural stone – are worked with an artist’s sensitivity. Agape embodies Italian sensuality serving wellness.
Style: Italian sculptural poetry, organic sensuality, functional art.
Signature: iconic “Spoon” bathtub, matte white Cristalplant, organic forms.
Distinction: each piece is a sculpture, collaboration with great Italian designers.
Price: Spoon bathtub from €15,000, complete bathroom from €55,000 to €150,000.
Dornbracht: German watchmaking precision and technological innovation
World reference in luxury faucetry, Dornbracht combines Germanic precision and technological innovation. Their “LifeSpa” system transforms showers into total sensory experiences: horizontal jets, enveloping mist, chromotherapy, aromatherapy. Faucets with refined lines hide watchmaking-precision mechanics. Multiple finishes – polished chrome, matte platinum, rose gold, matte black – allow infinite customization. Dornbracht thermostatic mixers are guaranteed 5 years, testifying to their absolute reliability.
Style: German watchmaking precision, technological innovation, functional luxury.
Signature: multisensory “LifeSpa” system, multiple premium finishes, exceptional mechanics.
Distinction: integrated chromotherapy and aromatherapy, 5-year guarantee, constant research.
Price: faucets from €3,000, complete LifeSpa system from €60,000 to €140,000.
Gessi: Contemporary Italian design and multiple finishes
Innovative Italian manufacturer, Gessi pushes bathroom design limits. Collections with pure geometric or fluid organic forms, finishes in over 50 colors and textures (aged copper, brushed brass, black steel, matte white), cutting-edge technologies (cascade jets, misting, water economy): Gessi combines aesthetics and performance. Their “Private Wellness” collection transforms bathrooms into private spas with heated benches, sensory showers and sophisticated whirlpool bathtubs.
Style: bold Italian design, colorful creativity, customizable luxury.
Signature: 50+ available finishes, “Private Wellness” collection, sculptural forms.
Distinction: extreme color customization, constant innovation, domestic spa.
Price: complete bathroom from €50,000 to €140,000.
Fantini: Italian creativity and designer collaborations
Avant-garde Italian manufacturer, Fantini collaborates with the greatest names in world design: Nendo, Franco Sargiani, Naoto Fukasawa. Each collection pushes boundaries: faucets with impossible forms, asymmetric basins, showers with surprising geometries. Finishes – black nickel, brushed gold, oxidized copper – bring sculptural dimension. Fantini embodies Italian boldness serving bathroom innovation, never sacrificing functionality.
Style: Italian avant-garde, formal boldness, designer work.
Signature: Nendo, Fukasawa collaborations, impossible forms, unprecedented finishes.
Distinction: each collection pushes limits, constant formal innovation.
Price: complete bathroom from €55,000 to €150,000.
Antonio Lupi: Tuscan craftsmanship and extreme customization
Exceptional Tuscan manufacturer, Antonio Lupi perpetuates Italian artisanal tradition. Basins sculpted from marble or onyx blocks, hand-carved bathtubs, backlit bespoke mirrors, patinated solid wood furniture: each element breathes craftsmanship. Antonio Lupi excels in total customization, adapting dimensions, materials and finishes to each project. Long delays testify to intensive manual work. International clientele seeking absolute uniqueness.
Style: authentic Tuscan craftsmanship, manual luxury, total customization.
Signature: hand-sculpted marble and onyx, patinated solid woods, absolute bespoke.
Distinction: entirely artisanal manufacturing, long delays (3-6 months), guaranteed uniqueness.
Price: complete bathroom from €60,000 to €180,000+.
Axor (Hansgrohe): Signed collections and designer work
Luxury division of Hansgrohe, Axor collaborates with the world’s greatest designers to create exclusive collections. Philippe Starck with his organic series, Jean-Marie Massaud and his refined lines, Antonio Citterio and his architectural rigor: each collection has strong identity. Cutting-edge German technology, impeccable finishes, extended warranties: Axor combines aesthetic signature and technical reliability. Perfect alliance between international creativity and Germanic excellence.
Style: international designer work, German technical excellence, aesthetic diversity.
Signature: Starck, Massaud, Citterio collections, premium finishes, cutting-edge technology.
Distinction: creativity-reliability marriage, extended warranties, exemplary after-sales service.
Price: complete bathroom from €50,000 to €130,000.
HIGH-END SEGMENT
Faucets €800 – €2,500 | Complete project €25,000 – €50,000
Confirmed high-end. Refined design, noble materials and quality finishes for bathrooms combining aesthetics and functionality.
Duravit: Functional German design and prestigious collaborations
German giant of sanitary ceramics, Duravit elevates industrial to art. Collaborations with Philippe Starck (iconic range since 1994), Matteo Thun, Christian Werner: accessible designer work. Organic-shaped ceramics, economical technologies (3/4.5 liter flush), impeccable finishes, legendary durability: Duravit combines aesthetics and Germanic rationality. Their wall-hung toilets and sculpted basins equip hotel projects and high-end residences worldwide.
Style: elegant German rationality, functional design, accessible aesthetics.
Signature: Starck collaboration for 30 years, economical technologies, quality ceramics.
Distinction: excellent quality-price ratio, legendary reliability, wide distribution.
Price: complete bathroom from €25,000 to €75,000.
Keuco: German quality and intelligent systems
German specialist in bathroom furniture, Keuco innovates in storage and lighting systems. Mirror cabinets with integrated LED lighting and USB sockets, wall-hung furniture with soft-close drawers, stainless steel accessories with multiple finishes: intelligent functionality serving daily life. Their “Edition” collection embodies refined German minimalism. Exemplary manufacturing quality and durability make Keuco a safe value.
Style: intelligent German functionalism, practical minimalism, discreet elegance.
Signature: “Edition” collection, illuminated cabinets, soft-close drawers, stainless accessories.
Distinction: innovation in storage systems, sophisticated LED lighting.
Price: complete bathroom from €28,000 to €70,000.
Grohe SPA: Premium collections and advanced technologies
Luxury division of German giant Grohe, the SPA range offers sophisticated shower systems. “Rainshower” column with multiple jets, ultra-precise thermostatic faucets, chrome or brushed supersteel finishes: technology serving comfort. Their “SmartControl” system allows controlling flow and temperature by simple presses. German reliability, extended warranties, spare parts available for decades: Grohe SPA combines innovation and longevity.
Style: accessible German technology, contemporary design, advanced functionality.
Signature: “Rainshower” system, “SmartControl” control, precise thermostatics.
Distinction: extended warranties, long-term spare parts, legendary reliability.
Price: complete bathroom from €30,000 to €75,000.
Hansgrohe: Technical innovation and refined design
German pioneer since 1901, Hansgrohe constantly innovates. Inventor of hand shower (1928), flow limiter (1987), multiple jets: permanent technical innovation. Refined contemporary collections, economical technologies (AirPower, EcoSmart), durable finishes: Hansgrohe combines environmental responsibility and refined design. Their “Metris” collection embodies Germanic functional minimalism. Exceptional quality-price ratio for German high-end.
Style: German technical innovation, functional minimalism, eco-responsibility.
Signature: “Metris” collection, AirPower and EcoSmart technologies, multiple jets.
Distinction: pioneer since 1901, water savings up to 60%, exemplary durability.
Price: complete bathroom from €28,000 to €65,000.
Laufen: Swiss ceramics and contemporary design
Exceptional Swiss manufacturer, Laufen masters the art of fine ceramics. Their “SaphirKeramik” technology allows creating impossible forms with thicknesses reduced by 50%: basins with 5mm edges, toilets with ultra-fine lines. Collaborations with Konstantin Grcic, Toan Nguyen, Patricia Urquiola give birth to iconic collections like “Kartell by Laufen” merging colored plastic and white ceramics. Helvetic precision and international creativity converge.
Style: Swiss precision, ceramic innovation, bold contemporary design.
Signature: “SaphirKeramik” technology, fine thicknesses, “Kartell by Laufen” collaboration.
Distinction: revolutionary ultra-fine ceramics, impossible forms made real.
Price: complete bathroom from €30,000 to €80,000.
Porcelanosa: Spanish large format and designer collections
Spanish giant vertically integrated, Porcelanosa controls entire production chain. Large format ceramics (3.20m x 1.50m), Noken design faucets, customizable Gamadecor furniture: global Mediterranean approach. Collections signed Zaha Hadid, Foster + Partners bring architectural dimension. Spectacular showrooms presenting materials and complete atmospheres. Constant innovation in marble-effect, concrete, metal finishes. Spanish excellence at controlled prices.
Style: Mediterranean sophistication, spectacular large format, global approach.
Signature: XXL ceramics (up to 3.20m), Zaha Hadid, Foster + Partners collections.
Distinction: total vertical integration, immersive showrooms, constant innovation.
Price: complete bathroom from €32,000 to €85,000.
Roca Armani: Armani collaboration and sophisticated aesthetics
Result of collaboration between Spanish giant Roca and Italian house Armani, this collection embodies minimalist sophistication. Refined lines inspired by fashion, luxurious finishes (black chrome, rose gold, platinum), extra-flat basins in fine ceramics: Armani elegance applied to bathrooms. Monumental island bathtubs, walk-in showers with sculpted shower trays, lacquered furniture: each element bears the couturier’s signature. Accessible luxury signed by a great name.
Style: sophisticated Armani minimalism, couture elegance, accessible luxury.
Signature: Giorgio Armani collaboration, fashion finishes (black chrome, rose gold), refined lines.
Distinction: couturier design applied to bathrooms, total aesthetic coherence.
Price: complete bathroom from €35,000 to €90,000.
Flaminia: Contemporary Italian design and organic forms
Innovative Italian manufacturer, Flaminia explores organic forms and technical materials. Ceramilux ceramic (ceramic-resin composite) allowing reduced thicknesses and softness to touch, collections with sensual curves, rimless toilets for easier cleaning: innovation serving comfort. Collaboration with Giulio Cappellini, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba brings affirmed design dimension. Italian refinement without ostentation.
Style: Italian organicity, sensuality of forms, material innovation.
Signature: Ceramilux (ceramic-resin), rimless toilets, designer collaborations.
Distinction: unprecedented softness to touch, sensual curves, optimal hygiene.
Price: complete bathroom from €30,000 to €75,000.
Alape: Enameled steel basins and German manufacturer
German specialist in enameled steel since 1896, Alape perpetuates rare craftsmanship. Basins in steel vitrified at 850°C offering hygienic surface, resistant to shocks and chemicals, available in multiple colors. Impeccable finishes, characteristic sound, exceptional durability: noble alternative to ceramics. Contemporary collections signed by great German designers. German industrial craftsmanship at its best.
Style: German industrial craftsmanship, noble alternative material, timelessness.
Signature: 850°C vitrified enameled steel, colored basins, characteristic sound.
Distinction: rare craftsmanship since 1896, exceptional resistance, recyclable.
Price: complete bathroom from €28,000 to €70,000.
ACCESSIBLE HIGH-END SEGMENT
Faucets €300 – €800 | Complete project €10,000 – €25,000
For those seeking excellence without crossing the €30,000 threshold, several brands offer high-quality bathrooms at controlled prices. Refined design, noble materials and impeccable finishes: accessible luxury exists.
Villeroy & Boch: Centenary German quality and democratized design
German institution since 1748, Villeroy & Boch democratizes bathroom excellence. Varied collections from classic to contemporary, irreproachable quality ceramics, refined finishes, economical technologies: accessible German rigor. Their standard range offers excellent quality-price ratio while premium collections (Artis, Finion) rival luxury. Constant innovation (TitanCeram, CeramicPlus) and collaborative design elevate level. Accessible German reference.
Style: German eclecticism, from traditional to contemporary, democratized quality.
Signature: Artis and Finion collections, TitanCeram and CeramicPlus technologies.
Distinction: 275 years of history, constant innovation, very wide range.
Price: standard range from €10,000, premium collections up to €28,000.
Ideal Standard: Quality-price ratio and accessible design
International brand present in 80 countries, Ideal Standard offers bathrooms with current design and studied prices. Collections signed by recognized designers, correct quality ceramics, reliable faucets, functional furniture: essentials well done. Their “Tonic II” and “Connect” ranges offer affordable minimalism. Innovation in water-saving technologies (Eco, Water Saving). Pragmatic solution for controlled budgets.
Style: accessible international minimalism, practical functionality, current design.
Signature: “Tonic II” and “Connect” collections, Water Saving technologies.
Distinction: global presence, easy spare parts, simplified installation.
Price: complete bathroom from €8,000 to €22,000.
Burgbad: Quality German furniture and modular systems
German specialist in bathroom furniture, Burgbad excels in intelligent modular systems. Wall-hung furniture with refined finishes, soft-close drawers, integrated basins, mirrors with LED lighting: accessible Germanic functionality. Refined contemporary collections, choice of noble materials (oak, walnut, lacquer), significant customization: industrial bespoke. German manufacturing quality at reasonable price.
Style: German modular functionalism, refined contemporary design, practicality.
Signature: “sys30” modular systems, wall-hung furniture, integrated LED lighting.
Distinction: significant customization, assembly quality, facilitated installation.
Price: complete bathroom from €12,000 to €28,000.
Jacob Delafon: Established French craftsmanship and accessible elegance
French brand founded in 1889, Jacob Delafon embodies accessible bathroom elegance. Acrylic or enameled cast iron bathtubs, fine ceramic basins, refined design faucets: French quality at controlled price. Varied collections from classic (“Odéon”) to contemporary (“Parallel”), innovations in comfort (entry-level whirlpool bathtubs, toilets with silent seat). Reliable and aesthetic French alternative.
Style: accessible French elegance, stylistic diversity, modernized tradition.
Signature: classic “Odéon” and contemporary “Parallel” collections, French craftsmanship.
Distinction: 135 years of history, French manufacturing, responsive after-sales service.
Price: complete bathroom from €10,000 to €25,000.
Kohler: American brand and wide range of styles
American giant since 1873, Kohler offers impressive range covering all styles. From traditional American to minimalist contemporary, from oiled bronze to polished chrome finishes: maximum diversity. Iconic bathtubs (“Underscore”, “Archer”), faucets with advanced technologies, intelligent toilets with integrated bidet: accessible American innovation. Correct quality, refined design, reasonable prices: democratized American excellence.
Style: maximum American diversity, from traditional to contemporary, adaptability.
Signature: “Underscore” and “Archer” bathtubs, intelligent toilets, wide choice of finishes.
Distinction: 150 years of history, immense range, accessible innovative technologies.
Price: complete bathroom from €10,000 to €28,000.
Geberit: Premium Swiss sanitary systems and technical innovation
World leader in concealed sanitary systems, Swiss Geberit revolutionizes bathrooms with its support frames and wall-hung toilets. Their “AquaClean” technology integrates bidet function into toilets with adjustable jet, hot air drying, deodorization: Japanese hygiene European-style. Refined line ceramics, economical flush systems (2.6/4 liters), silent drainage systems: accessible Swiss technical innovation. Invisible reference making the difference.
Style: Swiss technical minimalism, invisible innovation, absolute functionality.
Signature: “AquaClean” toilets with integrated bidet, premium support frames, water savings.
Distinction: world leader in concealed systems, legendary reliability, advanced technology.
Price: complete bathroom from €12,000 to €30,000.
Laufen Pro: Entry into Swiss high-end
Accessible range of Swiss manufacturer Laufen, “Pro” collection offers Helvetic quality at controlled price. Quality fine ceramics, refined contemporary forms, standardized dimensions to facilitate installation: democratized Swiss efficiency. Fine-edged basins, compact wall-hung toilets, light acrylic bathtubs: functionality without compromise. Best entry point into Laufen universe.
Style: accessible Swiss minimalism, functional refinement, democratized quality.
Signature: “Pro” collection, fine ceramics, standardized contemporary forms.
Distinction: Swiss quality at accessible price, facilitated installation, excellent durability.
Price: complete bathroom from €10,000 to €24,000.
Toto: Japanese technology and innovative toilets
Japanese pioneer since 1917, Toto revolutionizes hygiene with technological toilets. Integrated bidet function with adjustable jet, automatic drying, heated seat, deodorization, automatic bowl cleaning: accessible Japanese comfort. Self-cleaning “CeFiONtect” ceramic, ultra-efficient “Tornado Flush” flush with 3.8 liters: ecological innovation. Toto toilets equip 80% of Japanese homes and are conquering Europe. Bathroom revolution from Asia.
Style: advanced Japanese technology, superior hygiene, maximum comfort.
Signature: “Washlet” toilets with integrated bidet, “CeFiONtect” ceramic, “Tornado” flush.
Distinction: Japanese toilet pioneer, extreme water economy, revolutionary hygiene.
Price: Washlet toilet from €2,500, complete bathroom from €12,000 to €28,000.
CONCLUSION
From ultra-luxury segment where bathrooms become true sculpted sanctuaries exceeding €100,000, to accessible high-end offering excellence from €10,000, exceptional bathroom universe meets all aspirations. Whether Parisian goldsmithery of THG Paris, radical minimalism of Boffi, sculptural poetry of Agape or technological innovation of Toto, each brand defends unique vision of wellness.
Luxury in bathrooms is not measured solely by budget invested, but by coherence between aesthetic aspirations, comfort quest and mobilized craftsmanship. A Duravit bathroom at €30,000 perfectly designed can offer as much daily satisfaction as a THG Paris creation at €200,000, if it corresponds to real needs.
Essential? Choose a brand whose values resonate with yours: exceptional craftsmanship for Antonio Lupi, technological innovation for Dornbracht, eco-responsibility for Geberit, tradition for Lefroy Brooks, creative boldness for Gessi. Because an exceptional bathroom is above all one that sublimates daily ritual for decades, transforming each passage into moment of absolute wellness.
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