Transparent baths and sinks: A real glass act
Now we must warn you that some of the following designs are not suitable for those with body image issues. Why, because this blog features transparent baths amongst other things. Fibreglass bath designed by Kirill Myagkov There’s no doubt that this see-through bath designed by Kirill Myagkov is stunning, but we do wonder how […]
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Autumn Traditions
Leading into autumn, some of our thoughts turn to warm fires, hearty meals and seasonal celebrations. The first of these celebrations is Halloween, a tradition long celebrated in the United States but now taking hold more here too. Origins Ironically Halloween or All Hallows Eve as it was once named has its origins here […]
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Fit for Purpose …Or Just Too Small?
It’s that time again. Property veterans Kirstie and Phil have returned to our TV screens with another series of Location, Location, Location. As well as offering us a voyeuristic view into homes across the country, we’re also treated to their expertise and the accompanying banter of their dysfunctional ‘TV marriage’. But we love them all […]
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Eco friendly toilets
Bathroom designs with an eco-friendly slant aren’t new, as this stand at the 2012 IDEO BAIN exhibition in Paris shows. The items exhibited showed ways of saving and recycling water as well as natural water filtration. The green plants added an obvious ‘green’ touch to the stand emphasising their ‘green waters’ theme. Part […]
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Autumn colour in the garden
Autumn has crept up on us but I guess now the kids are back at school, we have to accept that it has arrived. So even though we’re hoping for an Indian summer, it’s worth giving the garden a little thought. One of the wonderful things about Autumn is the wealth of brightly coloured […]
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Space and Energy Saving Toilet Concept
‘B-Side’ by ACT Studio is a neatly combined wash basin and toilet in one. The idea is that the basin and toilet share both water and space. The toilet’s flush reuses the ‘grey water’ from the basin, meaning a greatly reduced water bill. The basin can sit above the toilet bowl, or pivot to the […]
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Celebrity Poster Boys (and Girls)
If you’re a fan of the Canadian actor and director Ryan Gosling, star of The Notebook, Crazy Stupid Love and The Ides of March, you’ll love the loos at the Bang Bang restaurant in San Diego! Resemblance to a teenage girl’s bedroom This loo is adorned with pictures of Mr Gosling, just as teenage […]
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Six ways to relax
How do you like to relax? For some of us, relaxation could be immersing ourselves in activities other than our normal, everyday routines. More often relaxation is taken more literally as doing something which relaxes your body and your brain. We certainly all need down-time from the busy and sometimes stressful lives we lead. […]
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Bathroom Envy
What makes you green with envy over friends’ homes? Is it their way with colours; their expensive furniture or their way with design? We’ve found some great ideas online that make us swoon and we thought we’d share them with you. Bathroom bliss Yellow or lime? How do you see this […]
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Screening in a bathroom near you
Technology means we can now be constantly connected 24/7. With the advent of mobile devices it also means we can watch our favourite movies or listen to our top tunes wherever we are. Now it is nothing new for a family to own as many TVs as there are family members too. It seems […]
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