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Pressalit vs Granberg vs HEWI: Which Accessible Bathroom Brand?
Pressalit, Granberg and HEWI are three of the most respected names in accessible bathrooms, and you will often see them specified side by side. They are all excellent — but they are not the same, and the right choice depends on what you are trying to achieve. Here is an honest comparison of where each one is strongest.
The short version
| Brand | Best known for | Strongest when you want… |
|---|---|---|
| Pressalit | Modular wall-track care systems covering the whole bathroom | A complete room that adapts and reconfigures over time |
| Granberg | Height-adjustable washbasin and kitchen-sink lifts | Specialist powered basin or accessible kitchen lifts |
| HEWI | Design-led grab rails, accessories and sanitaryware | Colour-contrast, dementia-friendly rails and a designed look |
Granberg — the washbasin and kitchen lift specialist
Granberg, from Sweden, has built its reputation on height-adjustable washbasin lifts and accessible stainless-steel kitchen sinks, in both manual and motorised forms. If the project is fundamentally about powered basin or kitchen-worktop adjustment, Granberg is a focused, high-quality choice and does that job superbly.
HEWI — design-led rails and accessories
HEWI, from Germany, is renowned for its grab rails, support and bathroom accessories — often in a range of colours that make them ideal for colour-contrast, dementia-friendly schemes — and for a strongly designed aesthetic. Where the priority is attractive, colour-coordinated support and accessories, HEWI is a leader.
Pressalit — the whole-room system
Pressalit's distinctive strength is the modular PLUS wall-track platform. Rather than a set of individual fittings, it is a system: washbasins, support arms, shower seats, changing tables and shelves all mount on the same load-rated track, and can be repositioned, added to or reconfigured as the user's needs change — without re-drilling the room. For a complete accessible bathroom that has to flex over years, especially with a progressive condition, that whole-room adaptability is hard to match. It also spans every zone of the room, from washbasins to toilet support to showering.
So which should you choose?
- For a complete, reconfigurable bathroom built around one modular platform — Pressalit.
- For a specialist powered washbasin or accessible kitchen lift — Granberg is excellent.
- For design-led, colour-contrast grab rails and accessories — HEWI is a strong choice.
In practice, many well-designed bathrooms mix brands. Our focus is Pressalit because the modular system gives the broadest, most future-proof solution across the whole room — but the best answer is always the one that fits the user. Talk to us about your project and we will help you specify it properly.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pressalit better than Granberg or HEWI?
Not better — different. Pressalit excels at complete, reconfigurable whole-room systems; Granberg at specialist powered basin and kitchen lifts; HEWI at design-led, colour-contrast rails and accessories. The best choice depends on the project, and many bathrooms combine them.
Can Pressalit, Granberg and HEWI products be mixed?
Often, yes. A designer may pair a Pressalit care system with, say, HEWI accessories where it suits the scheme. We can advise on what works well together for your specific bathroom.