Archive for the 'Bathrooms' Category
Monday, May 31st, 2010
There are two main reasons for fitting a bathroom mirror. The first is the obvious one and it is essential to have a mirror that is well lit and positioned correctly, close to the sink. The second reason is a purely decorative one. A mirror will reflect light and make even the smallest of bathrooms [...]
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Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
In these hectic times, who wouldn’t love a peaceful, restful haven to retire to at the end of a long day? With a few simple, inexpensive upgrades you can transform your ordinary bathroom into a luxurious spa-like retreat in just a few hours. Start with organisation; repurpose bathroom storage or shelving units to hold pampering [...]
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Monday, May 10th, 2010
The shower tray is probably the one area of the whole showering experience that people do not think about. We open the door, we turn the taps on, we adjust the water temperature and pressure and then we shower. We never give a thought to what we are standing on. At one time the shower [...]
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Friday, April 30th, 2010
When it comes to choosing a bathroom radiator, or indeed bathroom radiators (depending on available space), it is necessary to take into account your needs. Do you want something to keep a large space warm? Or is it a fairly small space that can cope with just a heated towel rail? The choice is endless [...]
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
There are few things more relaxing than a steam followed by a shower. People around the world pay good money to visit spas and experience the effects a steam shower can have on the skin. Why then wouldn’t everyone want to have one of these wonderful inventions at home? When deciding which steam shower to [...]
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Friday, April 9th, 2010
Gone are the days of plain, white – or whatever colour you painted it – radiators. Designer radiators now come in a variety of shapes, sizes and finishes, and no bathroom remodel would be complete without one. The Blaze designer radiator features a stunning, geometrical construction and comes in an anthracite or silver finish. This [...]
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
One sentence you will see from time to time while shopping for shower enclosures is, “Shower tray not included.” That’s not necessarily a bad thing, though, as shower trays come in different materials and styles, and you will want to pick the right one for you and your shower. First, choose your shower tray material. [...]
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
If you are looking to update your home then using travertine tiles is a great idea. Travertine has been used as a building material for many years and is so versatile that it can be used for a range of different applications like flooring, wall claddings and even worktops, but can also be used in [...]
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Friday, March 19th, 2010
Towel rails have become a popular feature of modern bathrooms. All too often individuals have decided that they do not want a traditional bathroom radiator but they do still want a cosy room and somewhere to heat their towels – hence the towel rail. Many of these towel rails are actually produced with style in [...]
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
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 [...]
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