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Over the last decade, bathrooms have shifted from being small, purely functional rooms to becoming some of the most carefully considered spaces in a home or building. Trend reports and design media now talk about spa-like sanctuaries, wellness spaces and “liveable luxury” bathrooms – rooms with larger showers, soaking tubs, layered lighting and warmer materials…

Undercounter basins have quickly become a popular feature in modern designs, offering a combination of style, practicality, and durability. As demand grows for sleek, minimalist spaces, these space-saving bathroom basins have proven to be more than just a design trend. They are a functional and long-term investment for homeowners, architects, and interior designers. The benefits…

When designing a bathroom, cabinetry plays a crucial role in both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of the space. Whether you’re an architect, contractor, or homeowner, selecting the right material for bathroom cabinets in South Africa is essential to ensure long-lasting performance and style. Bathroom cabinets must not only look great but also withstand the…

In today’s competitive construction and design environment, Building Information Modelling is rapidly becoming the industry standard for professionals seeking greater accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration. At Lecico South Africa, we recognise how transformative BIM will be for local architects, developers, and quantity surveyors. As we prepare to launch our own BIM file resources, we’re taking a…

As an architect, selecting high-quality bathroom toilets that meet both aesthetic and practical needs is crucial. But what if the installation process could be just as simple as specifying the products? At Lecico, we make it easy to integrate top-tier products like our BS40 Urinal and Close Coupled Toilets into your designs, with fast and…

Imagine stepping into a bathroom where everything is effortlessly organised – towels, toiletries, and essentials neatly tucked away, leaving the space feeling calm and open. Without the right cabinetry, even the most thoughtfully designed bathrooms can feel cluttered or lack structure. Lecico bathroom cabinets are designed to solve these storage challenges with clever, space-saving features…

Quality Bathroom Basins That Look Expensive (But Aren’t) When it comes to revamping your bathroom, the choice of your bathroom basin can really make or break the look you’re going for. Whether you’re a homeowner and want to give your space a fresh, new look, a contractor working on a large-scale renovation, or an architect…

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is changing how architects design, plan, and execute building projects on a global scale. There’s an undeniable demand for more efficient, integrated workflows in the industry, and BIM for architects is quickly becoming an integral part of the process in South Africa. As BIM continues to grow, architects are increasingly turning…

Architects need designs that balance functionality, aesthetics, and innovation. The Matrix Rimless Wall-Hung Pans offer a sleek, modern solution that combines cutting-edge technology with practical features, making them the ideal choice for your next bathroom project.   Rimless Technology for Hygiene and Easy Cleaning     The Matrix Round Rimless Wall-Hung Pan and Matrix Square…

Why Medical Basins Matter In healthcare settings, accessibility, hygiene, and practicality are essential. From hospitals and clinics to assisted living facilities, sanitaryware plays a crucial role in supporting patient safety and helping staff work efficiently. This is where medical basins truly stand out. Unlike standard basins, medical basins are designed to meet the unique requirements…

School bathrooms are among the busiest and most challenging spaces in any educational facility. With high foot traffic, constant use, and strict hygiene requirements, durable and easy-to-maintain fixtures are essential. This is where school urinals make a real difference. Designed to withstand daily use while maintaining cleanliness and efficiency, school urinals are a vital part of…

When you think of small bathrooms, you probably picture cramped spaces, awkward layouts, and limited options for stylish fixtures, but small basins for bathrooms can maximise every inch of your space without compromising on style or functionality. Explore: Basins   Why Lecico’s Small Basins Are Perfect for Your Bathroom 1. Compact and Functional Designs for…

For most of us, the bathroom is a place of privacy and routine. But for someone living with mobility challenges, it can quickly become one of the most stressful rooms in the home. Simple tasks like using the toilet, washing hands, or moving around safely may feel overwhelming if the space isn’t designed with accessibility…

If you’re a plumber working with concealed cisterns, you know that the magic happens behind the wall. But to get that perfect, sleek look, it’s important to understand the components that make these systems function flawlessly.     In this blog, our Lecico team breaks down each part of a concealed cistern, from the tank to…

Black is the new white in bathroom design, and it’s here to stay. As bathroom aesthetics evolve, the demand for black sanitaryware continues to grow. From bold, modern statements to luxurious, timeless elegance, black is becoming the go-to choice for luxury bathrooms. Lecico’s Eclipse Range stands at the forefront of this trend, offering a selection…

Tired of dealing with the clutter of bulky cisterns that take up precious bathroom space? As a plumber, you’re constantly asked to deliver clean, functional installations that don’t compromise on style. Concealed cisterns are your solution.    In this article, we’ll arm you with everything you need to execute a flawless, efficient installation that will…

Bathroom design is evolving fast, and it’s no longer just about stylish taps and sleek tiles. Behind every modern space, cutting-edge technology is transforming how we use and experience our bathrooms. From smart toilets in South Africa to voice-activated features and water-saving systems, these innovations are redefining comfort, hygiene, and sustainability. For architects, designers, and…

In modern bathrooms, what you don’t see matters just as much as what you do. Wall-hung toilets may deliver that clean, contemporary finish clients love, but behind the scenes, the concealed cistern is doing the real work.   For plumbers and architects alike, getting this part right is non-negotiable. Once it’s built in, there’s no…

A great bathroom is about more than just aesthetics – it’s about how everything works together to make life easier, cleaner, and more comfortable for the customer. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the new Zara Round Rimless Wall Hung Pan.   The Zara Round Rimless Wall Hung Pan stands out not only for its…

2025 is not the time to underestimate the bathroom cabinet. Homeowners are looking for spaces that feel curated yet comfortable. Developers want smart, stylish finishes that don’t compromise on cost or quality. When renovating bathrooms or sourcing bathroom ware, bathroom cabinets matter just as much as beautiful bath tubs or luxurious fixtures.   So whether…

Every year, on March 22, the world marks World Water Day, a reminder of just how precious – yet limited – our water supply really is. With populations growing, climate change making rainfall unpredictable, and demand rising, many parts of the world, including South Africa, are running dangerously low on fresh water.   One of the…

This month, we’re celebrating the people, products, and trends we love! From Jolene Braun’s incredible 20 years with Lecico to the launch of our stylish Amalphi range, we’re feeling the love for loyalty, innovation, and great design. We’re also embracing 2025’s biggest bathroom trend: warm, earthy, and sustainable spaces that bring comfort and style into…

Bathroom design has transformed over the years, moving far beyond simple functionality to creating spaces that offer comfort and luxury – while simultaneously echoing nature’s beauty and the technical advancements sweeping the outside world. At Lecico, we make bathrooms beautiful. Through this list of 2025 bathroom design trends, we’re going to show you how to…

Season’s Greetings from Lecico: 2024 Highlights and Messages from Our Team  As the year winds down and the festive season comes into full swing, we’re taking a moment to reflect on an incredible 2024 here at Lecico. It’s been a year filled with growth, exciting projects, and meaningful connections – and none of it would…

As the holiday season approaches, our homes start to fill with excitement – and with guests! From family gatherings to festive get-togethers, this time of year brings joy and a fair bit of hustle and bustle. It’s more important than ever to refresh your home and make sure it’s ready for everyone and everything.  Here…

Your go-to guide for a quick, hassle-free urinal installation that ensures proper drainage every time. As a plumber, you know how important it is to get every installation right the first time. Whether it’s for a busy commercial bathroom or a client looking for a quick upgrade, the process needs to be efficient, reliable, and…

Your expertise goes beyond blueprints – it’s about shaping spaces that provide a daily experience of comfort and safety. We understand that to create paraplegic or medical-friendly bathrooms, you need the best products at the best prices – quickly and conveniently. That’s why, in this article, we’ll not only offer practical tips for your projects,…

This August, we’re highlighting the Roxton’s exceptional durability and design while hearing from the strong women of Lecico August is an exciting month for us at Lecico. Not only are we celebrating Women’s Day, but we are proud to present the all-new Roxton basin and Roxton toilet set. Combining timeless elegance with unmatched durability, the…

Improve bathroom functionality and aesthetics with space-saving, quiet, and hygienic concealed cisterns Your clients desire a bathroom that combines sleek design with superior functionality. Concealed cisterns offer this perfect blend, and the best part is that they’re easy to source, easy to install thanks to comprehensive installation guides, and if you choose the right supplier,…

A guide for architects and homeowners to focus on quality over quantity, without sacrificing luxury or sophistication  Whether you are a homeowner looking to elevate your bathroom or an architect or interior designer seeking to create serene environments for your clients, the principles of quiet luxury are key in your strategy.  Quiet luxury embodies a…

A guide for architects when designing for small bathrooms.  As an architect, you know the challenge of fitting style, functionality, and client satisfaction into the cramped quarters of a small bathroom. A tight budget and deadline only make the situation worse. So, let us help you turn things around. Read on for space-saving bathroom ideas…

LecicoSA has just added a new Back-to-Wall RIMLESS Pan to its range of WCs – we welcome the Lecico Atlas Back-to-Wall Rimless Pan to our range of quality bathroom ceramics.   RIMLESS NEW ADDITION: Atlas Back-to-Wall Rimless Pan The Lecico Atlas Back-to-Wall Rimless Pan (Back Entry) is made of Vitreous China for added scratch, stain,…

The Lecico Comfort Round Close Couple with a slim soft-close seat is a no-brainer exquisite toilet. The Comfort Round is, simply put, gorgeous 😉 😉     The Comfort Round is one of Lecico’s flagship product items and one that is much loved by our customers and end-users.   The Lecico Comfort Round Close Couple…

Are you looking for a very contemporary, stylish, and ultra-hygienic Wall-Hung Pan? Look no further ..                 The GEO RIMLESS Wall Hung Pan is gorgeous, versatile, as well as ultra-hygienic.   What is a Rimless Pan? Traditional toilets have a rim around the inner pan of the toilet…

Choosing a type of bathroom basin can sometimes be overwhelming and confusing. In today’s blog post, we are going to discuss drop-in basins (sometimes also called Top-Mount Basins). A drop-in basin is a bathroom basin that literally drops into a basin opening on a counter. The basin has a lip that surrounds it. This basin…

Lecico is proud to have the Tsomo Basin as part of our range of basins on offer. It is a petite, square basin with a pleasingly gentle aesthetic.   Versatile There’s something quite special about the Tsomo Basin. The Tsomo basin can be installed as either a counter top basin or as a wall-hung basin.…

Did you know that Lecico has 10 different Wall-Hung toilets from which to choose? No matter your style aesthetic (square, angular, curved, minimalist, traditional, subtle, dramatic), Lecico has the perfect Wall-Hung WC for all bathroom installations.   Wall-Hung toilets are becoming increasingly popular, and this is no surprise. Wall-Hung toilets are: Contemporary Stylish Easier to…

Located in Tanzania – an East African country south of the Equator, Mount Kilimanjaro is the African continent’s highest peak at 5,895 meters (19,340 feet). Kilimanjaro is not only Africa’s tallest peak, but, it is also the world’s tallest free standing mountain. [Most high mountains are part of ranges, such as Mount Everest’s Himalayan Mountain…

This unusual but quirky urinal trend brings a whole new understanding to the phrase ‘The Beautiful Game‘ to describe the sport of soccer / football. Soccer a form of football played by two teams of eleven players with a round ball which may not be handled during play except by the goalkeepers. Or is it?…

World-famous producers of all things sparkly, Swarovski, are responsible for the following bling bathroom items: the crystal-studded Isis Toilet, designed by Jemal Wright:   and matching Catchpole & Rye Crystal Bateau Bath.     Yes, it’s very bling. But these Swarovski-encrusted bling bathroom pieces are beautiful!   And of course, most of us will never…

“America” was stolen on September 14, 2019. “America” is an 18-karat solid gold toilet worth more than $6 million. It used to be in Blenheim Palace, Britain (the birthplace of Winston Churchill). The room in which the toilet sat was right next to the room where future Prime Minister Churchill was born on November 30,…

Today’s product showcase is the ZAMBEZI Rimless Wall-Hung Pan with Soft Close Seat – a luxuriously beautiful WC that forms part of Lecico’s premier WC range, the Adesso WC Range. The ZAMBEZI Rimless Wall-Hung Pan has rightfully become one of our flagship WC products, much loved for the following features and characteristics:   Features and…

The Warehouse team is managed by Marius Fritz. He runs a tight ship – our warehouses are immaculate, well-ordered, safe, efficient, and effective – and it is all because of Marius and his team. LecicoSA has two adjacent warehouses that serve as both Receiving and Collections sites.  The two LecicoSA Warehouses are the nerve-centre of operations for LecicoSA.    …

My name is Andisiwe, and I am the Sales Coordinator for LecicoSA. I have just celebrated my one-year work anniversary at LecicoSA. Before that, I was an intern for one year with the company. As the Sales Coordinator, I handle administrative duties, I am responsible for the processing of all orders, and ultimately, I am…

Last week, a friend asked me what my favourite season is. This was not an easy question for me. I suspect that this is a typical Pisces problem – being indecisive.

Since I started working at LecicoSA in January 2021, I try to find and share information about and pictures of unusual and interesting bathrooms around the world. Many people tell me that they love it when I post about funny or weird bathrooms. I’m determined to ensure that LecicoSA can stand out in the sanware…

This is Sam.   Sam is in her ‘happy space’. Sam is calm and relaxed. Sam is in a good mood.   Do you know what Sam is thinking about right now? Sam is thinking about her bathroom at home that is about to be renovated. Sam is excited because she has to decided to…

Have you heard of the ULTRA-luxury brand, Louis Vuitton? Louis Vuitton is a luxury brand famous for its signature monogrammed handbags, luggage and other items. The pictures below show an unofficial Louis Vuitton toilet – in other words, it is not an official Louis Vuitton product, and nor has Louis Vuitton sanctioned the product: Interesting…

Hi everyone! I would like to introduce you to Jade. Jade is not in a good mood today; Jade is in a very BAD mood. Her boyfriend, David, has made her very angry. What has David done to upset Jade? Well, here’s the thing folks, David ALWAYS ALWAYS slams the toilet lid down when he…

LecicoSA has 8 luxury bathroom basins named after rivers in Africa! Africa is a beautiful continent, it is in our hearts and souls. “If I have ever seen magic, it has been in Africa” (John Hemingway). Here are the names of the 8 luxury LecicoSA basins named after African rivers: The BLYDE Under-Mount Basin  …

  This 2-piece (powder-coated steel) concealed stability basin bracket set provides additional basin mounting security and strength. This is particularly important in bathrooms used by individuals that might lean on the basin due to mobility challenges. The Concealed Stability Basin Brackets can be ordered on their own, or, they can be ordered as an add-on…

“Alone we can do so little; TOGETHER we can do so much” (Hellen Keller). What an honour it is to celebrate the 15-Year Work Anniversary of Saskia De Lange, our Procurement Super-Star and Specialist. Today LecicoSA acknowledges all that you do, and all that you have done, for the LecicoSA brand and family. Saskia, you…

Lovely, luxurious, contemporary, attractive, and stylish! A Back-to-Wall toilet is a toilet pan that sits on the floor, with a concealed cistern that is hidden away in the wall, or in a furniture unit. If you are looking for a toilet that is space-saving, as well as contemporary, then the Atlas Back-to-Wall pan might be…

SpecEasy on the LecicoSA website: We provide easy access to valuable information, through our SpecEasy portal on our website, by providing the opportunity to both Architects (and other Project Professionals), as well as End-Users the ability to identify suitably designed products, with relevant dimension information and indicatory pricing at a click of a button. Each…

Today is no ordinary day. Today we all need to reflect on the powerful impact of Tata Madiba – Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. We thank you, Khulu. You were not just a freedom fighter; you were also a warrior of hope, love, and kindness.

Sending love and prayers to all those affected by the recent and current upheaval, violence, job losses, looting, destruction, devastation and food and fuel shortages across the country. We are thinking about you and sending you thoughts of strength and solidarity. We hope and pray that calm and peace will soon prevail again.

It gives me GREAT joy to introduce our newest LecicoSA team member, Lee-Ann Peterson: Internal Sales Rep. A VERY WARM welcome to you, Lee-Ann, we are so excited to have you part of the team. I asked Lee-Ann to tell me a bit more about herself and about her new role at LecicoSA. Her response…