There are many variations of the “rectangular” tub – standard, double – ended, tapered, or slipper. Although the current trend is to position them anywhere but in a corner, standard and tapered tubs are popular for small bathrooms since they fit neatly against walls to save space. When looking for a bathroom tub, it is worth trying […]
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Choosing materials for your bathroom
Whether you are updating an existing bathroom or planning a new one, many factors will play a part in the finished look. The design of the fixtures and fittings, the type of flooring, and the colour scheme all deserve time and consideration to make sure that your money is well spent and the end result […]
Bathroom fittings and their place in the house
The design of bathroom fittings is something that is largely a matter of personal preference. The Design Centres and Design Index provide information on ranges of well-designed fittings and accessories, and if you study manufacturers lists and advertisements you will probably find yourself well able to pick out good examples of product design as opposed […]
Don’t forget the drainage in the bathroom
This is the one factor that, more than any other, determines the position of fittings, the ability to alter or add equipment at a later date, and even the sitting of the bathroom itself. The basic problem stems from the necessity, for health and safety reasons, to connect a WC to a 100mm diameter watertight […]
What to do with hot water cylinders in the bathroom
Hot water storage is now generally provided by a copper cylinder. These vary in capacity from 74 to 450 litres – a bath – full is equivalent to about 90 litres – and must conform to BS 699. There are special cylinders on the market that incorporate their own cold water header tank for filling […]
Is a laundry room in a bathroom a good idea?
Some people advocate washing clothes in the bathroom, rather than in the kitchen and, assuming no laundry room or utility room exists it is sensible to consider this arrangement. Firstly, there is a considerable point in doing this if laundry is generally dried over the bath, but somehow the intrusion of a washing machine into […]
Seats in bathrooms
A seat every bathroom and bath should have a seat of some sort. You may be the type of person who likes to retreat to the bathroom and read the newspaper in peace and comfort, and if yours is a large bathroom, a chaise-longue – perhaps made of cane with towelling-covered cushions can be provided tor you. But even it the room is of […]
The bathroom is a place to relax
Like any other room in the home, the bathroom can be a haven of beauty and comfort, as well as a functional place, if you adapt the decor and details of the space to your personality and lifestyle. But how do you accomplish this? This book is filled with examples of how to use fixtures, […]
Bespoke kitchen furniture – Buy online
Bespoke kitchen furniture – made just for you We like to think that we have the best range of bespoke, or custom-made, kitchen furniture in the UK. Not a single other bespoke company puts their prices online as they would put you off. They really do charge about 4 times the price that we do. […]
Moben and Magnet kitchens
Magnet kitchens- All the information in relation to it Magnet kitchens! What a wonderful name. The company is one of the most outstanding manufacturing companies that supplies all aspects. But the question that still remains unanswered is; what does a Magnet kitchen entail? This company originates from the UK and moreover, it offers high-quality premium […]