The European Hotel Design Awards
The European Hotel Design Awards, now in their 16th year, are the leading European awards to focus on achievement in hotel architecture and design. Here’s a quick rundown of this year’s winners: Architecture of the Year: Conversion and/or Extension of an Existing Hotel Building – Ushuaïa Beach Hotel, Ibiza, by Estudio Villa 13 The Ushuaïa Beach […]
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Coming soon to a bathroom near you?
Everyday we read of new technological developments. Nothing and nowhere is safe from the digital intrusion – even the bathroom. Right now you can enjoy such conveniences as digitally controlled temperatures, illuminated taps and more. As a species that now expects to be entertained every waking minute, here are some bathroom technologies you might […]
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Feeling the Music
Music enthusiasts often show signs of experiencing music more deeply than others. Or at least that’s what they’d like us to think, but who knows if it’s true or not? The theory is continued in many a song title or quote such as, Into the Groove, Lost in Music and of course Good Vibrations. […]
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Bathtubs in Strange Places
Taking a bath in a park may not be your ideal fantasy. But it is possible. In the grounds of the historic Chateau de Chamarande in Paris you’ll find an interesting, if strange, addition to the park. At the site of an old fountain, a wooden deck with a number of bathtubs has been […]
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All I want for Christmas …is a new bathroom
Christmas is coming. Obvious statement but one that throws many of us into panic. There’s a lot to think about. If you have family or friends coming to stay, it may not be just presents and menus causing concern. With all these extra people in the house, you may find that bathroom queues become […]
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Communicating with your bathroom contractor
When you choose a contractor to do your bathroom makeover, there are several things you should ask before you agree to the work. Taking it as read that you have your design agreed and they’ve quoted a price for all the work. So, the sorts of things you will need to know are: How […]
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Bathroom Window Treatments
How do you treat your bathroom windows? We are fortunate that there are many options for window dressing these days. Of course what you choose for your bathroom depends on a number of things from personal choice, bathroom style, and what function you need the window dressing to play. Obscured windows If your bathroom […]
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Rustic and Recycled in the Bathroom
Do you love the idea of an eclectic mix of materials in your home? There’s been a growing trend to mix older pieces of furniture with more modern designs, creating a new style coined as ‘shabby chic’. As we try to get greener and become more aware of our environment, there has been a […]
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His and Her Décor
Will and Kate’s new apartment in Kensington Palace is ready for them to move into. It has been ‘spruced up’ by one of the UK’s favourite interior designers, Kelly Hoppen. Equally, Kate has been involved all the way – choosing fabrics and furniture and reputedly mixing modern art with existing Royal antiques. The apartment of […]
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Mixing Materials in Bathrooms
Apparently, to quote a Swiss bathroom manufacturer, “Bathroom manufacturers are like bakers. We all use the same ingredients and we all have our special secret recipes which we are constantly trying to improve.” Are they trying to cash in on the popularity of the Great British Bake Off? No not really, they were trying […]
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