Ayla by Cea Design wall-mounted dual handle tap in polished stainless steel

The thinnest part does the work: Ayla by Cea Design

Cea Design

Yabu Pushelberg

Ayla ayl07
Ayla ayl07 Available now
£ 5,183

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Most taps put their visual weight where the water comes out. Ayla by Cea Design does the opposite: an unusually thin horizontal spout completes a wider vertical body, and it is precisely the slimmest part of the object that does the actual work. CEA calls it an uncompromising technique, and it shows — drawing a blade of steel that carries water takes more engineering than drawing a thick one.

The collection was designed by Yabu Pushelberg and takes its profile from the I-beam, softened by beveled edges that the studio treats as both a visual and a tactile decision. The material is AISI 316L stainless steel, in satin or polished finish, with four special CEA finishes: Black Diamond, Bronze, Copper and Light Gold.

Ayla covers the whole bathroom without changing its voice: five washbasin and bidet families, thermostatic groups for shower and bath, a rim-mounted bathtub set, separate spouts, a hand shower, and one of the widest families of remote controls in the CEA catalogue, wall-mounted and deck-mounted. For a project where the washroom has to match the standard of the boardroom, the thin line is the point.

Technical information based on data declared by the manufacturer.
  • Collection: Ayla, bathroom taps
  • Design: Yabu Pushelberg (studio founded in 1980, offices in New York and Toronto)
  • Manufacturer: CEA Design, Pove del Grappa, Italy
  • Material: AISI 316L stainless steel
  • Surfaces: satin and polished; special finishes Black Diamond, Bronze, Copper, Light Gold
  • Washbasin and bidet: wall-mounted progressive mixers (AYL01–AYL03), wall-mounted dual handle taps (AYL05–AYL07), two-hole progressive mixer (AYL10), three-hole set (AYL15), single-hole mixer (AYL20)
  • Shower: thermostatic set with shut-off valves (AYL35, with hand shower and silk grey silicone rubber hose)
  • Shower and bathtub: thermostatic set with two-way diverter (AYL30)
  • Rim-mounted bathtub set: AYL40
  • Remote controls: thermostatic sets, progressive mixers, diverters and shut-off valves, wall-mounted and deck-mounted (AYL50–AYL81)
  • Spouts: three wall-mounted versions (AYL85–AYL87) and deck-mounted (AYL90)
  • Hand shower: AYL95
  • Recognition: Archiproducts Design Awards 2024, Bathroom category, with Special Mention for Sustainability
  • Approvals: CEA Design declares WRAS product approval for the UK market among its international conformity attestations; coverage of each individual code is confirmed on the technical documentation at quotation stage
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FAQ

What material is Ayla made of?
AISI 316L stainless steel, the material CEA Design has always worked with: the manufacturer declares it fully recyclable, durable and hygienic.
What is the difference between a progressive and a thermostatic mixer in the Ayla range?
A progressive mixer controls flow and temperature with a single rotation; the thermostatic sets keep a set temperature and pair it with shut-off valves or a two-way diverter.
Can I order finish samples of Ayla before specifying it?
Yes, through La Mercanti: the cost of samples is fully deducted from the order once it is confirmed.
Does Ayla include remote controls for concealed installations?
It is one of the widest families in the collection: thermostatic sets, progressive mixers, diverters and shut-off valves, in wall-mounted and deck-mounted versions (AYL50 to AYL81).
Is there an Ayla set for the bathtub rim?
Yes: AYL40 is the rim-mounted thermostatic set with shut-off valves, alongside AYL30 which serves shower and bath through a two-way diverter.

How to choose the right Ayla washbasin family

Ayla by Cea Design offers five different washbasin and bidet families: a short guide to picking the one that suits your basin and your project.

Start from the wall
If the basin sits against a free wall, the Ayla wall-mounted families keep the deck clear: progressive mixers AYL01–AYL03 or dual handle taps AYL05–AYL07.
Consider the two-hole option
AYL10 is the two-hole progressive mixer of the Ayla range: one control, one spout, a composition of two separate elements.
Evaluate the three-hole set
AYL15 is the classic three-hole configuration of Ayla: a central element flanked by a control on each side.
Keep the single hole for compact basins
AYL20, the single-hole mixer, concentrates the whole of Ayla in one element standing on the basin.
Close with codes and finish
Write down the chosen AYL codes with their surface — satin, polished or one of the four special finishes — so the quotation matches the decision.

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