Bathroom Poetry

Chris Hegeman meets Subway 2.0 & Just Silence

"Design for me is more than simply giving shape to things.
The products not only need to look good, they also need to
be reliable."

— Chris Hegeman

His designs are modern and contemporary, the functions of the products are carefully thought through, down to the very last detail. As a product designer at Villeroy & Boch, the Dutchman Chris Hegeman has been shaping the design of our Bathroom and Wellness products for more than 10 years.

In the tradition of Dutch Design, his designs are minimalist and experimental, innovative and distinct. Chris Hegeman describes himself as a perfectionist, which is reflected in his work. He always designs with user comfort and convenience in mind, devoting a lot of attention to detail. "Details make all the difference," as he says.

An aspiration that has also been recognised by international design experts. His designs for the Squaro Edge 12 bath and the Just Silence spa have received numerous renowned design awards.

Discover Chris Hegeman's personal understanding of style, design and the meaning of bathrooms: View film

Chris Hegeman's design inspirations

Chris Hegeman goes through life with his eyes wide open. The world is a true source of inspiration for him. Whether it's light reflexes on water or the specific lines of a car – he absorbs all of the impressions around him and translates them into his own distinct design language. His work is shaped mainly by Dutch Design, a no-frills yet innovative and humorous design movement.

Meet Chris Hegeman

"My inspiration comes from nature and everything that happens everyday in the world."

— Chris Hegeman

Just Silence – award-winning design thanks to team work

Chris Hegeman and his long-term design partner Johan de Groot have completely reinterpreted whirlpool design with Just Silence. They pushed the boundaries of production, creating a delicate, very minimalistic design that still provides the user with maximum comfort. Their trend-setting design was awarded the renowned iF Design Award 2015 and the Red Dot Design Award 2016.

"I think it's great that Villeroy & Boch is still innovative and able to keep re-inventing itself despite its long tradition."

— Chris Hegeman

SUBWAY 2.0
As diverse as life itself.

The Subway 2.0 collection has a fresh and natural design. And always just as you like it. The wide range of fittings in round and angular forms can be combined in a number of different ways as well as customised to meet all of your personal needs and requirements. Furniture with different wood surfaces gives your bathroom a modern and natural look.

Collection and products

JUST SILENCE
– award-winning design and comfort.

Trend-setting with its clear, minimalist forms, the Just Silence spa created by Chris Hegeman and Johan de Groot redefines comfort for the terrace. Its contemporary lines form the perfect structure for the very comfortable and flexible seating concept, making it ideal for relaxing and unwinding with others. Just Silence blends harmoniously with different interior styles and fulfils the desire for a relaxing spa experience.

Collection


The Bathroom Inspirator
- Find your style

Be it Classic, Country or Metropolitan – discover versatile design ideas to create your dream bathroom in your very own style. Combine products, colours and forms to your heart's content and get inspirational ideas for your bathroom with the Bathroom Inspirator. Find inspiration!

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