The future: turn your bath water into a touch screen
Once upon a time it was enough to sing in the shower. Then came waterproof radios for real music in the bathroom. Now we have waterproof flat screen TVs to watch while we linger in the bath. Technology has come a long way. Most of us now own smartphones which we’re used to having with us 24/7. […]
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Inspiration from Celebrity Bathrooms
There is a definite fascination with how celebrities live their lives. This probably stems back to the glamour of Hollywood, which was the first sector to make people into ‘stars’. Today it doesn’t take much – Stars can be ranked from A-list to Z-list with ease, and come from many different backgrounds: from film stars […]
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It’s all in the decoration
With your beautiful new bathroom installed; you’ll now need to think about room decoration. It’s time to make decisions between favoured wall coverings like tiles, paint and wallpaper… First things first Humidity levels in bathrooms rise and fall more than in most other rooms. With so much moisture in the air, you need to […]
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A bathroom for two
Do you have the luxury of a big enough space for a master bathroom to go with your master bedroom? If you do why not take advantage to double up on fixtures and make it a true ‘bathroom for two’? Basins built for two It’s fairly common place now to see the possibilities for […]
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Interior Design Visualisation
Mental images are often part of the creative process. When it comes to getting creative with interior design, it helps if you’re able to visualise your ideal end result. But how easy is it to imagine a finished room before you’ve even started a project? Thankfully, interior designers have this ability. If you’re lucky enough […]
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How do I find a reliable bathroom fitter?
Having a big building refit or refurbishment always causes some disruption. But with a little bit of organisation it can be a really smooth process. When it comes to bathrooms, it’s often difficult to have them out of action, especially if you don’t have any alternative facilities. So you’ll want your refit to be […]
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Bringing the outdoors… indoors
We’ve all heard of open-plan, and most either love it or hate it. Although it creates a simpler end result; designing an open-plan interior can often be more difficult than it looks. A house designed and built in Japan a few years ago had no available outdoor space, so the architects took the bold […]
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Cooling down under the shower
We’ve almost been lulled into a false sense of security. The sun keeps shining and the temperatures are blisteringly hot. Every day we wake to blue skies … it’s like living in another country. In many other countries, the guaranteed good weather often means properties come with pools. And alongside it’s not surprising to […]
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Top tips for designing your bathroom
A new bathroom, whether for a new build or a refit, needs some planning. Here are tips and considerations: Getting it right How much space do you have? Its nice to have a separate bath and shower, but if your room size will not allow this, try adding a power shower over a good size […]
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Bathroom Zones and IP Ratings Explained
Electrical items in a bathroom must meet a minimum level of Ingress Protection (IP) against moisture. The level of protection required is indicated by an IP number. UK electrical regulations divide the bathroom into 4 distinct zones. These zones are classified by their proximity to water and condensation, i.e. whether electrical equipment is likely to […]
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