Buying a new bathroom suite can be a costly business. With the option of buying a full service suite complete with installation versus the option of buying in ‘bits and pieces’, the bathroom suite buyer is faced with a difficult decision – weighing up resources against his or her own skills and expertise when it comes to fitting bath tubs, sinks and plumbing in showers. Luckily, there are a number of available ways in which it Read the rest of this entry »
In almost all traditional bathroom designs the bath is always the main feature, so keep this in mind. Towards the end of the 19th century many bathrooms became alot smaller so cast iron baths were changed for freestanding bath designs which were thought to be more hygienic. Effective Victorian styles are available from manufacturers such as Victoria and Albert with ball and claw feet similar to that period.
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Power of Showers
Showers will be more popular than baths with over 70% of people preferring showers over a long bathe. If there is enough space make sure at least one bath is still installed as people prefer to have the choice. Electric and Mixer showers are popular choices for a powerful showering experience.
Add a Bathroom
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A single bathroom just isn’t enough for many families in today’s households. Gone are the days of our grandparents using the outside loo and sharing their bath times. No longer do larger families have to put up with arguments over the one bathroom. Ensuites are great investments that don’t necessarily need an extension although it may encroach on valuable living space. Designing an ens Read the rest of this entry »
Why remodel a bathroom?
Remodeling a bathroom is very much like renovating a kitchen, as the bathroom is a key part of the home. Old homes have bathrooms rarely larger than 5 feet by 8 feet. Investing in older homes can be tricky if it is grade 2 listed or it has tricky or awkward spaces. Lower ceilings and beams may result in bespoke showering areas at reduced widths and a more compact bathroom su Read the rest of this entry »
