Luxurious roll top and freestanding baths are a must have. If you are
lucky enough to have the space in your bathroom you must invest. My neighbour
recently asked me to help her look for a freestanding bath as she is getting ready to renovate her family bathroom. I got a little
carried away on Houzz, so I thought I would
share some of my favourites with you guys - enjoy!!
Friday, 31 May 2013
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Creating a wet-room
Bathroom Wet-rooms have risen in popularity in the last
couple of years with more and more people opting to convert their conventional
family bathrooms into one which a tiled area thus creating a wet-room. In theory
any home can create a wet-room but there are certain factors to consider before
making the change.
Size
If you are converting your large family bathroom them a wet-room
is ideal, the tiled area will more than contain the water flow from your
shower, if how ever you are converting a smaller bathroom you may need to use a
shower screen to prevent water from escaping, the last thing you want it a wet
hall way or landing.
Drainage
If you like me are lucky enough to have a clever husband who
can tile your bathroom then count yourself lucky as a professional can be
costly. You will need to create a gradient so that the water flows effectively
towards the drainage area, if you do not create an effect gradient you may have
problems with excess water laying on the tiles. The
most popular method is to install a sub-floor made from Plywood which can then
easily be tiled over.
Waterproofing
Although your tiles will be
waterproof it is important to prime the floor before tiling commences to make
sure any gaps and cracks do not allow water to seep through the tiled area.
Once you have dealt with the
boring bits you can focus on the pretty new bathroom you have created, choose a
large shower head and bathroom accessories to really give your bathroom the WOW
factor, I have picked a few of my favourite wet-rooms, let me know what you
think and I hope you found this blog post useful!
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
My Favourite Small Bathrooms Design Ideas
When tackling your small cloakroom bathroom it is important to
make the most of your space as you do not want to create a room that feels
cluttered and cramped, at the same time you do not want a room that lacks
personality and style, here are a few of my top tips for creating a fantastic
small bathrooms.
Feature wall
Create a feature wall by using a bright and eye catching
wallpaper, you maybe mistaken when thinking that wallpaper will make your small
space seem even smaller, by teaming it up with neutral tones your walls will
look stunning.
Wall hung toilet
By installing a wall hung cloakroom suite your bathroom will
feel more spacious as well as looking ultra modern.
Flooring
Use white or light tiles on your floor, stay away from dark colours or heavy patterns. If you have a wooden floor then fantastic, make the most of it, remember a lighter wooden floor will compliment your floor more than a dark wooden floor.
Vanity and sink combo
Team up your basin and storage unit by installing a vanity
unit and sink combo. This will provide you with adequate storage space to hide
away those bathroom products which tend to clutter up your basin area.
Neutral theme
Use neutral colours to compliment your wallpaper, this will create a sense of light and space.Vintage style
Mirrors
Finish off your feature wall with a vintage mirror, pick one
up from your local thrifty store or create your own from an old mirror. There are
plenty of tutorials out there on how to create a bespoke mirror of your own, be
creative!!
Let me know what your favorite small bathroom design idea is :)
Friday, 3 May 2013
Beautiful Bathroom Styles
What better way to start the May bank holiday than with some beautiful Spring and Summer bathroom styles. Both bright
colours and bold patterns are in style once more for Spring and Summer 2013. Adding
a little of either to your bathroom can put a smile on your face in the morning
as well as bringing your home bang up to date. Bathroom suites are a basic necessity in
any home, but by making yours stand out from the crowd you’re sure to impress
your guests.
As with any bold
design statement, a little goes a long way. If you’re experimenting with bright
colours, think splashes of colour - don’t drown your bathroom in bright pink!
And if you’ve splashed the colour in one area, try adding texture rather than
colour elsewhere: a neutral rug on the floor, some textured wallpaper, a glass
vase with pebbles and a cream candle...
Many people
don’t like to use wallpaper in a bathroom, but there are loads of wallpapers
out there produced specifically for the bathroom that happily withstand steam
and direct splashes from the shower or basin. Even regular wallpaper should
handle a bathroom location well if you keep it away from the really wet areas
and keep the room well ventilated so that moisture doesn’t build up. And
wallpaper is a great way to add pattern without committing to keeping it long
term. So go wild with that flamingo pattern!
Monochrome
designs work well in the bathroom and can be simultaneously eye-catching yet
restrained. Simple patterns look great on modern sanitaryware: swirls,
silhouettes, cityscapes... you name it, someone’s designed it. And of course, a
traditional bathroom suite in plain white can be paired with black and white
tiles and period style accessories for a classical look that never dates. Using
monochrome designs like this means you’re free to add splashes of colour as
well if you wish, or keep it black and white.
Use a mirror or
mirrors to amplify your style statement. Positioned correctly, a mirror can
make your bathroom appear both larger and lighter, and can reflect the part of
your room design that you’re most proud of, so that guests see it twice!
Finally, always
pick a style that’s true to your personal taste: slavishly following fashion
anywhere in the home simply means you’re sure to be redecorating again more
quickly than you would if you picked a style you love at the outset. Let me know which style you like and if you have any bathroom projects coming up in the next few months.
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