Modern Bathroom - the search for something different!

The great search for something different for today's modern bathroom! In today's bathroom market that fast is becoming more and more flooded with mass produced imported products mainly from China, it will be a refreshing change to read thru this blog or follow us on Facebook as we pride ourselves on innovation and point of difference!

What makes Minosa different....innovation, well thought out design concepts, quality construction, great fixtures & service, service, service! The big point of difference in the Minosa experience is that you will deal with a designer not a salesperson...we can assist you with all levels of the design process, it could just be a quick sketch or the complete design and document package......we can even create amazing 3D CAD illustrations or a animated walk thru of your new dream space!

The primary thought must always be to create a space that is functional and will perform for a long period of time for you and your family....

The Minosa rangeof products is truly different, they are Australian Made and have been designed to ensure that our footprint is minimal. All of the products we manufacture are hand made to order here in Sydney.

We also offer arange of Complimenting products; the Gessi range of tapware which in our opinion are a real stand out in todays market, they are extremely well made and amazingly backed here in Australia. Also we have a selection of products from Parisi, Apaiser & the Geberit in wall products.

So if you are looking for something different in your modern bathroom..look no further, make an appointment to see one of our design staff and let us help you create that stunning space your desire.

Minosa - Boutique Australian design company leading the way with innovative products for bathroom & kitchens

Boutique Australian design company Minosa are leading the field in innovative locally

manufactured and environmentally aware product design for contemporary bathroom & kitchens.

Minosa is an innovative Australian design company, specialising in the local boutique manufacture of

high quality washbasins and bathroom furniture and stand-alone design concepts for contemporary bathroom & kitchens

Minosa bathroom product is available exclusively from the Minosa Gallery with the idea of giving

customers greater access to high quality product by dealing directly with the designers. The unique blend of construction and interior design credentials of the company directors Daren Genner and Simona Castagna, provides customers with the benefits of product selection advice, installation or maintenance tips and if desired, a bathroom or kitchen design service with the option of construction and project management.

Genner and Castagna closely monitor international trends while infusing their own creative talents

and knowledge of the Australian context into their designs. Castagna’s highly attuned knowledge of

design and customer needs draws on experience working with such leading global brands as

Poliform, Verena and Bang and Olufsen. While Genner’s well-honed craftsmanship and design skills

are the culmination of 23 years in trades. His extensive background as a wood machinist is

complemented by specialisation in the kitchen industry where he completed an apprenticeship and

worked in contract management.

Minosa’s unique service and product offer underpinned by multidisciplinary design thinking avails a

totally integrated and seamless bathroom and or kitchen solution for a home or apartment - from the

purchase of a single washbasin through to the design and installation of a total concept.

Launched in 2001, Minosa invested extensively in research and development prior to opening

Minosa Gallery in 2003.

“Our goal was to make available in Australia, high quality locally manufactured product, that was

made to order, crafted by artisans, not mass produced, and that was up there with the best in the

world - in design, workmanship, trends, use of the finest materials, aesthetic, performance and lead

times,” says Genner.

An example of Minosa’s leadership in the Australian market was their early adoption of water saving

technology to reduce tap waterflow from the average 28 litres per minute to 4-6 litres per minute.

Not only was this an environmentally aware decision but also it facilitated the design of shallow

washbasins, which avoided splash and created a previously impossible aesthetic. Not content with a

showroom filled with overwhelming rows of product, Minosa was again years ahead of what has

today become a trend in presenting in-situ product displays.

“Our showroom depicts the lifestyle our designs and product offers and our passion for what we

do.”

“Minosa Gallery has the ambience of an art gallery. It’s a space where people can admire and

consider how the product can work in a space rather than trying to imagine that from rows and rows

of porcelain basins and chrome taps,” says Castagna.

“We wanted people to engage with the brand and engage with us as designers to get a sense of the experience, rather than expose them to a sales pitch, ” concurs Genner.

“To offer a complete solution to the market, Minosa also supply a very select range of fixtures. While these products are not manufactured by Minosa they must align with the integrity and aesthetic of Minosa products”, emphasises Castagna.

It’s keeping things at a boutique operational level that’s core to Minosa. Not only is Minosa family owned and run, likewise they work with a local network of four other niche family run businesses or artisans, each specialist in a particular process.

“Minosa washbasins are individually created from Corian® by Du PontTM by a local artisan. All of our products are specially made to order by hand and can be ready in 10 days, furniture 4-6 weeks, so they are very bespoke,” says Genner.

“While we strive to produce world-class product, we’re committed to supporting local manufacturers and tradespeople.”

“Our made to order, Australian made manufacturing process allows thorough product scrutiny and exceptional quality control and workmanship.”

“This also means a reduced environmental impact through waste minimisation and lower transport miles.”

Coupled with beautiful design and craftsmanship is Minosa’s commitment to using the finest materials available such as Corian® by Du PontTM as the material of choice for washbasins and then striving to exceed that in workmanship.

The quality and integrity of Minosa’s design and product collection is evident in an extensive awards list dating back to the company’s inception. More recent awards include:

KBDI Design Awards 2009 - Bathroom Designer of the Year NSW; Finalist Kitchen Designer of the Year.

Corian® Du PontTM Design Awards 2008 - Grand Prize Residential Design Winner

IDEA Inside Magazine Product of the Year Awards 2008 – Finalist Bathroom Product; Finalist Emerging Design Studio.

Minosa specialises in the residential market and also works closely with developers to deliver unique solutions that add value to properties.

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Introducing Minosa Kitchens Bathrooms & Interiors - Sydney

Minosa™ is a luxury bathroom brand established by the award-winning Australian designers Simona Castagna and Darren Genner, Minosa strives to create stunning modern bathroom products featuring the finest materials and exceptional craftsmanship here in Australia.

The boutique nature of Minosa™ enables the designers to be meticulous in relation to all phases of product development and client consultation, from user-friendly designs through to innovative material use and construction methods. Contrary to mass-produced bathroom products available in the mainstream bathroom market, Minosa bathroom products exude an elegant and highly functional individualism.

Our entire washbasin collection has been designed to provoke the Australian bathroom market to evolve & question their daily habits and the amount of water they consume! By producing this collection of seemingly flat washbasins it pushes the end user to consider how they actually work or prevent the water from splashing. With the use of water saving technologies we can dramatically reduce the flow of water to prevent splashing in your hand basin and prevent the over use of our precious commodity – water!

When you select a bathroom product from the Minosa™ Collection you are purchasing handcrafted Australian design and manufacture. Our collection is made to order here in Sydney to ensure we deliver the quality that you deserve, whether the size of the project is large or small.

Established in 2001, Minosa’s vision is ‘Quality without Compromise’.

Minosa Bathroom Blog & Sydney Bathroom Product Showroom

www.minosa.com.au

Welcome to the Minosa blog. In the coming weeks and months we look forward to showcasing images of completed bathrooms we have created, new bathroom products, what inspires minosa, bathroom trends and anything that may inspire us all to create beautiful modern bathing spaces.

The Minosa design team are here to assist anyone with questions thoughts or general feedback.

Here are a few images of our Annandale showroom, if you are Sydney based feel free to come and wander thru, we would love to run you thru the design concepts. If you are renovating or building new, bring your plans in and one of our award winning design team can take a look for you.

Best Wishes

Minosa Bathroom Product Web SIte

www.minosa.com.au

Finally the luxury bathroom market has a website they can visit, interact with and be inspired by.

This boutique bathroom design company - Minosa are set to define the web experience for those that are researching quality, chic modern bathroom furniture.

The one touch navigation of the Minosa bathroom product website is simple and effortless to use. With one click of the mouse you can visit any part of this extremely advanced & sophisticated website. Completely clutter free, the sites architecture is so logical, it is a dream to use.

Also, thru the use of advanced optimisation technology all of the bathroom products are showcased in high resolution. In doing so the sites’ focus is on the remarkable Australian designed & hand crafted bathroom furniture; allowing the consumer to easily submerse themselves into the very stylish bathroom collections.

You will find the new Minosa website is instantaneous & constantly engaging! This bathroom furniture and washbasin website offers the end user inspiration, innovation and a truly unique experience.

Be warned though it will leave you wanting more! Visit the new Minosa website at

http://www.minosa.com.au/