In shared or family homes, consider first whether it is sensible to include additional facilities in a big bathroom if it will then lack privacy when it is needed. Perhaps a better…
First, decide on how much money you have to spend in the bathroom. Make a list of what jobs need to be done by an expert and what jobs you can tackle…
The main disadvantage of extending the house and bathrooms up into the attic is that often only the central area can be used and space closest to the eaves is redundant. Since…
All bathrooms should have space to manoeuvre easily, whether you are climbing out of the tub or washing or shaving at the basin. To help you assess the space needed, take into…
When choosing a bathroom basin, consider how tall you and members of your household are to decide on a convenient height. The height of standard pedestal bathroom basins is usually 80-85cm (32/34in),…
Freshness, cleanliness, and hygiene in bathrooms are of paramount importance, as is the need for high-performance, ergonomically designed fixtures to meet our demands. Manufacturers have striven to make toilets more design-oriented, with…
There will always be a need for practical bathroom accessories such as toilet- roll holders, soap dishes, and towel hooks and, with a little imagination, they can be just the extras a…
Etched or frosted-glass window panes in bathrooms are designed primarily for privacy but special patterns can be custom-made to make a feature of the window: glass bricks have a hi- tech minimalist…
Carefully chosen lighting will add to the style and ambience of your bathroom. Downlights are unobtrusive and cast a soft, general light. Task lighting is useful for illuminating specific areas where good…
The planning process must, however, start with a look at the five main items of equipment that we may want to install or replace in the bathroom suite, beginning with basins. The…