Any really enthusiastic do-it-yourselfer will want to carry out a lot of the work, but in the case of a bathroom, this does pose a number of problems. The need to conform with regulations, particularly in regard to drainage and drain testing; the size and fragility of some of the more costly fittings to be […]
Drying clothes that have been washed, either in the bathroom or elsewhere, must sometimes take place in the bathroom. Several patents pull out washing line devices are available and can be incorporated neatly over the bath if thought is taken over the fixing arrangements. As far as drying the body is concerned, the old-fashioned chromium […]
The materials from which the main sanitary fittings are now made are: for baths: Porcelain enamelled cast iron Vitreous enamelled pressed steel Acrylic plastics Glass fibre reinforced polyester resin (GRP) for basins, bidets and WCs: Glazed earthenware Vitreous china Glazed fireclay Acrylic plastics Stainless steel for shower trays Vitreous china Vitreous enamelled pressed steel Glazed […]
Before talking about a sink we need to clarify what a bathroom. In the U.S. tend to think in a bathroom as “a room with a toilet.” However, in many countries is, as its name suggests, a room with a bath. When we think of designing a bathroom I guess the first thing most of […]
The bathroom is not just a functional place, is a room where you can spend a lot of time in can take a relaxing bath or a nice long shower to relax after a hectic day and stressful. Floors, furniture and carpets play an important role in decorating the bathroom. If you are tired of […]
Homeowners who are genuinely ready to make an investment are opting for spa and steam showers that combine a series of showerheads and body sprays mounted on the walls and ceiling of the shower enclosure. These are all in one shower that come in a box form that has to be made up on site […]
Whichever route you determine to go, you cannot overlook what can be the simplest rule of colour selection. Follow your own instincts and personal tastes. Red is well known to create a sense of feeling and passion. It’s one of the most easygoing and most economic ways to enhance drama and intentness and interest in […]
The first thing to consider is location. It is cheaper to redesign around an existing bathroom, but it may be that you want a bathroom that is closer to your bedroom or is larger in size. I certainly value having a bathroom-cum-dressing room next to my bedroom and dream one day of installing the bath […]
Everyone has plumber horror stories to tell, and certainly, you should be guided by something more than cost. A good plumber is an engineer, craftsman and psychologist all rolled into one. He or she is there to help you plan the most intimate room in your home. Don’t just hire the one that looks the […]
Sometimes an idea is not just a fixed thing but an evolving one. Even though the owners of this bathroom wanted a `quick makeover’, the scheme went through several incarnations before emerging as a sort of purple boudoir. A ‘quick’ makeover, this space had several obvious problems. The ceiling was disproportionately high for the room; […]
