WATER TREATS A whirlpool bath is pleasantly relaxing and may give temporary relief to arthritic or rheumatic joints, but take medical advice before using a whirlpool if you’re pregnant or have a…
Power showers with a multi – function shower head give a soft or torrent spray or invigorating needle jet. There are also massage shower heads or for all – over action, a…
For a general programme to increase well – being, aim for a balance of three main elements: aerobic exercise such as cycling, rowing or jogging; body toning – spot exercising of one…
Very handsome effects can be produced by imaginative use of plain tiles, either on their own or combined with more decorative styles. Ordinary whites and neutrals are generally less expensive than vivid…
One of the most attractive ideas to give a fine finish to tiling is through introducing a border. These can range from delicate bands of a fine pattern to bold, wide friezes.…
For anyone sharing a home with young children, teenagers or elderly people, or regular overnight guests, the advantages of an additional toilet, particularly one downstairs, are self-evident. lt relieves congestion during family…
In addition to proximity to the soil stack, where you choose to install a loo is limited by the requirement that a room containing a WC must not open directly on to…
Installing an additional loo off a bedroom or on a landing is practical when space permits. lf you are planning a bath or shower room en-suite to the main bedroom, take into…
The past one hundred years have seen a remarkable revolution in bathing and bathrooms. A century ago, the once-weekly familial bath, taken in a tub laboriously filled by hand in front of…
Whether you are planning a brand-new bathroom or making improvements to an old one, taking a moment to think about the exact role of the room may save expensive mistakes later on.…