A statement piece found in beautiful homes across the world, the Picasso is also featured in many prestigious five star hotels and luxury destinations, including Claridge’s and The Connaught in London’s Mayfair, and the Gilpin Hotel in the Lake District. Here, we share the story of how the Picasso bath came to life, and the inspiration behind its now iconic design.

Prior to founding Lusso, CEO Wayne Spriggs gained considerable experience as a successful property developer, and during this time he found it near impossible to source high quality fixtures and fittings without astronomical price tags. To overcome this challenge and fill the evident market gap, Wayne set up Lusso in 2014 with a clear and singular aim – to provide attainable luxury homeware without compromising on design, quality, or craftsmanship. 

As the hero piece of Lusso’s first collection, the Picasso needed to fully encapsulate our brand mission, so we focused on the traditional shape of a Victorian freestanding bath – long held as a symbol of indulgent relaxation – and reframed it as a modern yet elegant design. The result is a flawless oval bath – immaculately symmetrical and minimalist, with generously deep curves for the ultimate bathing experience. 

From day one, we’ve been committed to creating collections that provide long lasting luxury, so it was crucial that we used a durable material to produce the Picasso. The more options we looked at, the more determined we became to find a sustainable material that combines intrinsic strength with an opulent aesthetic, and eventually we discovered Durastone – a refined blend of powdered limestone cast with superior performance resin. Made from responsibly quarried stone that’s carefully selected for its purity, the composite stone is of the highest quality, with no layers or points of weakness, which is why the Picasso – and every stone bath and basin that we’ve launched since – comes with a lifetime guarantee. Durastone is also exceptionally smooth and warm to the touch, and its soft, natural tone pairs perfectly with our choice of matte, polished, and dual finishes.