Black and White
Despite the colour trend predictions for this year, black and white is still a good old favourite. It’s not that the colour trends aren’t abundant – see Designer Guild’s concentration on deep blue this year – but that black and white is easy to do. Or is it? This spring’s emphasis on black and […]
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Why we should use water sparingly
Like other natural resources, we don’t have a limitless supply of water. For instance, did you know that only 3% of the Earth’s water is suitable for drinking? Apparently 2% of that is not actually available to us as it is frozen. The remaining 97% is salt water. This percentage of available water is the […]
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Small Bathrooms – Maximising the Space
For many builders and architects the prime brief has been to get as much as possible into a space. This is mainly because the cost of land has been at a premium for years. This has meant a compromise on inside space for some new builds. So if either your main family bathroom or […]
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Karim Rashid’s Bathroom Style
Another great Italian design Italy has a long history with design. Some of the most important and well known names in fashion are Italian – Armani, Versace, Prada, Dolce and Gabbana, Valentino and more. It’s long history with great artists and amazing architecture is also testament to its artistic heritage. Annually there is a […]
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Keeping your bathroom spotless
Of course you keep your bathroom spotlessly clean. Modern fittings also make it easy than days gone by with their sleek fittings that are covered or hidden. There are no more pipes hanging around to get grimy. But do you get in all the nooks and crannies? Would your bathroom pass a bacteria-free test? Moisture […]
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A home for your collections
Many people prefer the minimalist look and avoid hoarding at all costs, but there are a great many others who are the complete opposite. Collections usually start innocently. You see something that really attracts you – it may or may not have a purpose – and you pick it up or buy it. From […]
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Unique Tap Designs
Bored of your normal bathroom taps? Think you’ve seen it all? These unique tap designs may make you think again… Hansa Latrava Hansa Latrava is the creation of former Mercedes-Benz designer, Bruno Sacco. Water flows in a diagonal sheet from the innovative spout design. Temperature is controlled via a control panel at its […]
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Freestanding vs. Fitted Baths
Freestanding bath tubs are certainly back in fashion. With the production of modern roll tops built to resemble their Victorian and Edwardian ancestors, these baths have made a popular return. Similarly, modern contemporary designs are producing sleek freestanding tubs that make just as much of a statement as the old style ones. But […]
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Warm From The Feet Up
There’s nothing worse than feeling cold, especially at home. With efficient central heating this is not something we suffer often these days though the cost of fuel often stops us putting the heating on full blast. A recent comment from a friend got me thinking. “When we move we will build a new house. […]
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Need the bathroom? Use the latest app – AirPnP
A question for you: Would you be happy about perfect strangers coming in off the street to use your loo? Would you be happy to show off your loo come to that? AirPnP came about when Max Gaudin recognised the lack of public facilities at the Mardi Gras Festival in New Orleans. He devised […]
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