{"id":2100,"date":"2014-01-15T12:16:45","date_gmt":"2014-01-15T12:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2100"},"modified":"2014-01-15T12:16:45","modified_gmt":"2014-01-15T12:16:45","slug":"home-wishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/home-wishes\/","title":{"rendered":"What do you wish you had in your home?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you got a spare room or space in your home that you\u2019d like to turn into &#8230;..? Or do you just crave a special space for something? Maybe it\u2019s a typical man\u2019s den where you watch any sport you want uninterrupted? Or a mini library or reading room, maybe a separate TV or movie room or perhaps just an en suite?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It could be that your cravings are more about technology than space, i.e. a huge movie projector or a surround sound system. Or the ultimate in pampering &#8211; a steam room.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Making your dreams come true<\/h4>\n<p>Showering has really gained ground over the last few decades. Now there are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/acatalog\/Showers.html\">so many styles<\/a> of showers with screens, wall panels and shower trays, there is bound to be something that catches your eye. And if there isn&#8217;t, bespoke can be the order of the day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Wet rooms<\/h4>\n<p>If you have the space, or if you just hate the thought of being cooped up in a glass cubicle, an open wet room could be for you. Originating on the Continent, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/acatalog\/Wet_Rooms_Walk_In_Showers.html\">wet rooms<\/a> are spacious with no confines \u2013 unless you want them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Systems are available like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wetrooms.livinghouse.co.uk\/aqua-floor-wetroom.html\">Aquafloor<\/a> which makes it possible for you to waterproof your whole floor. Kits come with hidden shower trays which have a built in gradient for easy draining. They also have suitable drains and grills. This useful <a href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/BPoGeB2xpcg\">installation video<\/a> gives you instructions to follow every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Of course there are numerous glass panels that you can add to a wet room if you feel just too exposed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>A steam shower<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/steam-room-1.jpg\" alt=\"steam room\" width=\"344\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/steam-room-1.jpg 344w, https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/steam-room-1-280x300.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/h4>\n<p>These are mostly found in health spas and hotels, but you <em>can<\/em> have one at home too! Surprisingly, the expense isn&#8217;t much more than the cost of installing the actual shower.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/acatalog\/Steam_Room_or_Steam_Showers.html\">Aqua Shower Steam room kit<\/a> is available for anything from average-sized to multi-person showers. They are easy and safe to install, and economical too. The only parts you need for a steam room are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A steam generator<\/li>\n<li>A steam generator control<\/li>\n<li>An outlet for the steam<\/li>\n<li>A tanking board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You can also add a steam proof seat that folds down to relax on and catch the vibe. Tempted?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>The benefits<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>It\u2019s not just the pleasure of relaxing in a steam shower that&#8217;s good for you. There are many benefits, which is why they are so popular in health spas:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sweating helps clear your body of toxins by as much as 30%<\/li>\n<li>Raising your core temperature kills off harmful micro-organisms<\/li>\n<li>Blood flow is improved as the heat causes the veins to swell \u2013 and you\u2019ll be left with glowing skin<\/li>\n<li>Steam is good for respiratory diseases such as asthma<\/li>\n<li>It is relaxing for your mind and body<\/li>\n<li>Steam can help improve the appearance of cellulite<\/li>\n<li>The heat and steam help to alleviate pain for chronic sufferers and is great for assisting pain management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Have you ordered yours yet?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you got a spare room or space in your home that you\u2019d like to turn into &#8230;..? Or do you just crave a special space for something? 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