Bathrooms: A place for everything, everything in its place
When Benjamin Franklin uttered the words, “A place for everything, everything in its place” he was probably not referring to the order of the contents of his bathroom. However, we like the cut of his jib and support the theory that everything should have a place and can therefore be tidied away when not in […]
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How smart is your toilet?
Your toilet has a very important job to do 24/7, but in recent years it has become a real multi-tasker. Not content with just sitting pretty and waiting for a visitor, your toilet is on a mission to aid your bathroom design and keep an eye on your health. So, what can luxury designer […]
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World Cup Survival Guide
Apparently it’s that time again, when ‘football widows’ retreat to the blissful sanctuary of the bathroom for uninterrupted pampering, whilst the World Cup plays out. If any of the following statements ring true, this guide is definitely for you: I have zero interest in the World Cup apart from Cristiano Ronaldo, but he […]
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Interior Design of the Big Brother House
Love it or hate it, Big Brother has dominated our TV screens for over 10 years. A whole generation has grown up with it, swallowing the notion that celebrity status is achievable by appearing on a reality show. We may dislike that it perpetuates the present culture of entitlement, but its popularity shows no sign […]
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What is a Slipper Bath?
A design classic, slipper baths have been around since the Victorian era. Slipper tubs are defined by their shape – one end is deeper than the other, with the taps traditionally located at the shallow end. This design offers extra space and comfort to the bather through the support of the higher walls at the […]
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Reinventing the Wheel?
Reinvention – some would say there’s no need, while others would say it’s how things develop by refining what already exists. The bathroom basin On this ancient Greek urn we see that a type of washing basin was already in existence in Ancient Greece as it shows a woman washing at a ‘louterion’ (water […]
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Social Network for Gardeners
Gardening is as popular as ever. Even in cities, green fingered individuals are making the most of what they have, with window boxes or pots on balconies. But for those of us with busy lifestyles, it can be difficult to remember and keep up with gardening tasks, especially if you’re a novice. Now help […]
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The ‘Friends’ boys love their properties
While their television homes were Manhattan apartments, the male cast of Friends are California boys at heart. At least that’s where you can find their recent properties. Chandler’s property is no joke Matthew Perry, best known for his long-running role as Chandler Bing in Friends, is selling his Malibu home. It’s truly a case […]
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This year’s trends in the US and UK
A recent article in an American Magazine, Building, Design and Construction, noted trends that designers were seeing coming through for the year. We thought that several of them matched what we are seeing in the UK. Neutral colours Neutral colours like beige, bone and grey are still very much the favourite choice. Here […]
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On yer bike!
The bizarre and extraordinary uses for ‘old’ bathroom fixtures never cease to amaze us at Livinghouse. We’ve found a few more sights for sore eyes around the web that we thought we’d share with you. The cycle loo or Toilet Tricycle This novelty was first put together by a student artist at the Camosun […]
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