Bathroom trends for 2015
The main topics of discussion in the New Year’s media are the weather, getting fit and healthy or forecasts of the coming year’s trends. Towards the end of last year, Pantone, the colour guru, named the colour of the year for 2015 as Marsala. But of course trends are far bigger than just colours. […]
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Whenever you plan a room makeover seriously, the first thing you take into consideration is the budget. When it comes to kitchens and bathrooms, this is likely to be an even more important consideration unless you are just redecorating or changing the towels! Fixtures and fittings or even taps can be costly and then […]
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Quirky bathroom tales from 2014
As the New Year starts we are either looking back or forward. There are also three main things on everyone’s minds: loosing weight, getting healthy or looking forward to a holiday. We don’t have any wise words about the first two but we thought we’d put a smile on the faces of all those […]
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Clever bathroom storage
Bathrooms can often be a tight squeeze, which makes the prospect of including adequate storage daunting. But with a bit of clever know-how you can factor in practical and aesthetically pleasing solutions into your design. Be creative with wall space If you’re a keen upcycler then you’ll be more than aware of the potential […]
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First mobile shower bus for the homeless
For those of us who are fortunate enough to have a roof over our head, showering and bathing facilities are all part of the package. We have the luxury of hot running water and often the choice of either a shower or bath at both ends of the day if we feel the need. But […]
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A houseful for Christmas
Do you have guests coming to stay this Christmas? To keep everything running smoothly so that you don’t get flustered or frustrated but make the stay for your guests and resident family as good as possible it’s best to plan ahead. We don’t mean food and drink though it’s good to check if your […]
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Christmas decorations: quick ideas for windows
Even though the run up to Christmas seems to start earlier every year, we still run out of time to get everything ready. If you find yourself short on time and energy, why not opt for one of these quick ideas to add a little Christmas magic to your home without too much effort? […]
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Bathing in Knowledge
We’ve come across many different types of baths in our time including one shaped like a stiletto heeled shoe and another slung from wall to wall like a hammock. We even reported on a life-size one made completely of chocolate although of course if you added hot water to it, it would melt. But impressive […]
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How to warm up contemporary bathrooms with wood
Contemporary bathrooms excel in delivering clean lines, sharp design and a minimalist feel. But for some the materials and colours used to create this environment can also produce a cold, clinical and uninviting space. Common culprits include colours such as white, grey and black and materials such as tiles, slate, marble, concrete, glass, chrome and […]
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Tips to consider before giving your bathroom a full makeover
In the excitement of updating your bathroom it is easy to forget the fundamentals. Here are our tips to make it go smoothly. Timing Remember that there are several factors to getting the timing just right. It’s not just about when you want the bathroom in and completed. You have to allow time for […]
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