Custom washrooms with limitless possibilities from Sylan.

Sylan believes true innovation lives in the details. The subtle, smart touches that elevate everyday spaces.

In today’s design schemes, washrooms are no longer an afterthought.

With this in mind, here, Sylan outlines its latest washroom innovations.

Unlock a world of colour with ColourCoat

Sylan cubicles can be painted in any RAL colour, with its ColourCoat process, offering designers greater flexibility and creative freedom with custom colour selection. The finish is also customisable, with options ranging from ultra-matte to high gloss. Each ColourCoat cubicle is expertly finished with two coats of primer, meticulously sanded, followed by two precision-sprayed topcoats, resulting in a smooth, flawless surface.

Whether a project calls for bold brand colours, calming neutrals or on-trend tones, ColourCoat allows designers to bring their exact vision to life. It's all about making the washroom an integrated part of the design story.

Creating ambience with Mirror Box Unit lighting

Lighting transforms a space - and Sylan’s Mirror Box Unit with RGBW lighting proves just that. Designed to enhance both functionality and atmosphere, it adapts effortlessly to its surroundings. Whether it’s a soft glow in a spa-inspired space or a crisp white for clarity in professional settings, Mirror Box Unit lighting can set the mood.

RGBW lighting offers a full spectrum of colours, controlled via a user-friendly touchpad remote. With options like halo lighting, vanity panels and etched accessory icon lighting, The Mirror Box Unit becomes a practical yet striking centrepiece. Seamlessly integrated accessories reduce visual clutter, allowing the lighting to take focus.

Inclusivity with a Human Touch – The Detail Makes the Difference

Great design goes beyond aesthetics – it should also be intuitive and inclusive. Sylan takes a design-led approach that puts the user at the heart of every detail.

Mirror Box Units include integrated accessories such as soap dispensers and hand dryers all with sensor operation for ease of use. Sylan’s solid surface washtroughs are designed with standard dimensions to facilitate easy hand washing. While their flush fronted cubicle range incorporates ergonomic locks that are intuitive, smooth, and Approved Document T compliant being easy to operate with a closed fist – enhancing accessibility and user experience across all ages and abilities.

Nature-Inspired Luxury with Real Wood Veneer

There’s something powerful about bringing nature indoors – and although not a new concept, biophilic design clearly continues to influence modern commercial interiors. While live plants may not always be practical in washrooms, Sylan’s use of Real Wood Veneers offers an environmentally friendly, hygienic and elegant way to incorporate organic warmth and texture.

Each Veneer is sourced from responsibly managed forests and crafted using techniques such as book matching or slip matching, offering a wide range of design possibilities. From subtle sophistication to bold visual impact, the natural grain patterns evoke a timeless connection to the outdoors.

Sculpted Solid Surface for Washtroughs

Solid Surface material opens a world of sculptural design possibilities. Using a state-of-the-art thermoforming machine, the material sheet is heated until pliable, then moulded and cooled. With this process, Sylan’s washtroughs achieve smooth, seamless shapes with minimal joints and no dirt traps.

The result? A flawless, flowing form that’s not only visually stunning but also highly durable and easy to maintain. Perfect for high-end, high-traffic environments where both performance and aesthetics matter.

Smart Sustainability

Sustainability is a core part of Sylan’s ethos and is integrated into its washroom designs in many smart ways.

Mirror Box Units are fitted with sensor operated hand dryers, soap dispensers and taps with timed shut-off functions. PIR motion sensor lighting ensures illumination is only activated when the facilities are in use, reducing unnecessary energy consumption.

Sustainability goes beyond product features, Sylan is committed to responsible manufacturing. All of its Real Wood Veneers are sourced from sustainably managed forests. This ensures the wood is harvested responsibly, with consideration for the local ecosystems, communities, and farmers.

In-house UK manufacturing facilities gives Sylan tight control over waste, energy use, and transport emissions. Advanced board optimisation software reduces waste at the cutting stage, while any unavoidable material offcuts are repurposed via an on-site biomass boiler – converting 3,580 tonnes of waste into clean heat for the facility annually.

It's all part of Sylan’s journey to reduce its environmental footprint while crafting exceptional, long-lasting washroom solutions.

Sylan is now a Partner at Material Source Studio Manchester - pop down to discover its solutions in situ. Click here to view the collections. And book your RIBA-Approved CPD seminar, “Luxury Washroom Design", offering deeper insights into the techniques and innovations behind Sylan’s premium solutions.