Although a bathroom with plenty of built-in storage around the bath is easy to keep neat and tidy, it has the disadvantage of hiding all the personal bits and pieces that produce…
Modern baths come complete with moulded panels that clip into place to hide the underside of the bath, and the supply and waste pipes. They are convenient and easy to fit, but…
PLANNING THE JOB Once you have decided that you want to panel in your bath and what type of finish you want on the panel, you have to start planning the job…
Showers are more economical than baths – they’re quick and easy, they use less hot water and they take up less space. A shower room is also easier and less expensive to…
A well-designed bathroom does not just function well, it is also warm, cosy and inviting to use. Make sure you take time at the planning stage to think beyond the basic necessities,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…