There are three basic types of bathroom furniture and the first thing to do when choosing what you need is to decide which of the types you prefer, modular, stand alone, or built in units.
Stand alone bathroom furniture does not have to be fixed in place and you can move it where and when [...]
There are many showers on the market which can be purchased on a small budget, but there are many others which are at the more extravagant end of the spectrum. It is important to consider whether or not you are looking to purchase an electric shower or a power shower. These are known for their [...]
Anyone who’s driven a nail into the wrong spot will know the panic that hitting a hidden pipe instils; bursting a water pipe isn’t fun. Prevention is the best policy, so always use a pipe and cable detector before nailing or drilling. However, even experts in the building trade have been known to accidentally burst [...]
When it comes to fitting bathroom sinks, planning the exact location of your bathroom sink needs careful consideration. Bathroom sinks require sufficient space around them in order to ensure comfortable use. Bathroom sinks that are to be wall-mounted need to have substantial fixings – ensure that the wall is in good condition, with something solid [...]
Bathrooms are an integral part of any household and are considered to be a very important part of any home. Whether bathrooms are cupboard-like or palatial, there is a huge range of features that can be applied to bathrooms to make them work well for you and the family.
Choosing the right bathroom furniture, basin taps, [...]
In the past, bathrooms were considered places of pure functionality. However, in more recent times the bathroom has assumed a place as one of the most important rooms in the home. Indeed, apart from the kitchen, the bathroom is probably the place where we spend most of our time.
No wonder then, that more and more [...]
They say that Rome was built on Travertine, which to some extent it was, certainly many parts of it was, including large quantities of Travertine used for the Colosseum which dates back to the year 80AD! Belonging to the limestone family of stone Travertine is a beautiful natural stone which in its purest form is [...]
Well, OK, this isn’t exactly a major property development project, but the idea of replacing a bathroom sink sends some DIY-ers into panic. Anything that involves water seems to mean only one thing, ‘Get a plumber.’ Except it doesn’t, this is a project any practically minded person can pull off.
First of all, check that [...]
Granite is an igneous rock which if formed by magma and is a major part of the Earths continental crust; it is typically made up of mica, feldspar and quartz. Granite is hard and durable and has gained widespread use as a constructional material, where it is used for floors, pillars and granite worktops.
Granite [...]
Smartening up your bathroom need not cost a fortune. As long as the basics are in place, a few reasonably inexpensive accessories can do wonders to give your bathroom an atmosphere of restrained luxury and comfort.
Towels make a huge difference. Buy good quality plush or deep cotton hand and body towels. Choose the colours carefully, [...]