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 yourself. Unless you have had experience in plumbing and electrical work, however, it is best to call in the professionals: they have the […]
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 structural alterations are inevitable with this type of conversion, call in the professionals before making a start; they will advise you on the […]
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 account the following guidelines to discover how convenient your chosen layout is. Planning When drawing your proposed layout, start off with one or […]
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), but if it needs to be lower or higher, select a wall-hung or countertop design that can be set at a convenient height. […]
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 modern shapes and special features developed for greater efficiency. Vitreous china is the most suitable and most widely used material since it is […]
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 bathroom needs to make it special. Miscellaneous antique fittings collected over time can look as pleasing as the latest coordinated range made in […]
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 look while decorative patterned glass complements traditional styles. Bear in mind that at night, rooms lit from within are clearly visible – even […]
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 visibility is essential. Diffused lighting will reduce glare from reflective mirrors and tiled surfaces. General lighting A central pendant for the bathroom storage […]
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 various types of basin available are discussed in full elsewhere on the site and in parts of our reference section. Broadly speaking, there […]
The second major item of bathroom suite equipment is, of course, the bath. Baths are now available in a range of materials and many different shapes, sizes and colours. Shorter baths are less satisfactory in use than long ones and should only be used where there is insufficient space for an average 1700mm long bath. […]
