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Bathroom Related Articles – Bathroom Suites Showers
Furniture & Accessories
Bathroom cabinets play a major role in maintaining
an organized bathroom
So, you have decided to remodel your bathroom and you have also decided
to replace those old, worn out cabinets which have seen better days. Bathroom
cabinets play a major role in maintaining an organized bathroom. Besides
being of maximum utility, they are one of the most eye catching fixtures
of the bathroom. They also consume most amount of the bathroom remodeling
budget.
Since cabinets take a huge chunk from your budget, decide how much you
want to spend on cabinets, in advance. You can do this by first deciding
where you want your cabinets. Then take measurements of the area. Decide
whether you want stock cabinets, semi-custom or custom cabinets. Stock cabinets
are the most inexpensive ones followed by semi-custom and then custom cabinets.
When you meet the expert with these rough ideas and figures in mind, he
can give you a more accurate picture.
As mentioned earlier, there are three types of cabinets available in the
market. You have to choose from them according to your budget and your specific
requirements. They are Stock, Semi-custom and Custom cabinets.
Stock cabinets are inexpensive and most popular. They are mass produced
and built in standard sizes and shapes. The choice of color, design and
style is limited.
Semi-custom cabinets are basically stock cabinets which can be changed
in some ways to meet individual requirements. They offer more choice of
color, finish, design and size. They are more expensive than stock cabinets.
Custom cabinets are the most expensive cabinets. They are made to order
cabinets. They are made to suit your specific, individual requirements.
They offer the widest range of color, design, style and size.
According to the method of assembling, there are Framed and Frameless cabinets.
Framed cabinets are American cabinets and frameless cabinets are European
style.
In framed cabinet, a frame is placed around the front of the cabinet opening.
It is also called face frame. It is used to secure the door to the cabinet.
Framed cabinets are more expensive than frameless cabinets because they
use more material.
In frameless cabinets, there is no face frame and door is hung directly
on the cabinet box. Frameless cabinets occupy lesser space than framed ones.
While selecting cabinets for your bathroom, keep in mind that your cabinets
should match the rest of your bathroom. Doors and drawers of the cabinets
should operate smoothly.
Don't just go by the looks of the doors of the cabinets because it's the
quality and construction of the whole boxes that counts.
Source: Plumbing
Park - The leading online magazine for the Plumbing and HVAC industry.
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The bathroom's importance should never
be underestimated
The bathroom’s importance should never be underestimated according
to TV’s interior design duo Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan: “in
fact it’s often in this smallest room that you can make the biggest
impact. So what, precisely, makes it so important? Well, succinctly, a great
bathroom won’t only enhance your quality of life; it’ll also
bolster the saleability of your property. As such it’s absolutely
crucial that you get it right. No longer just a place to ‘wash and
go’, we now need our bathrooms to provide sanctuary from the stresses
and strains of the outside world. Think about it - it’s your most
personal space, a ‘home spa’ of purity, relaxation and refreshment
so you owe it to yourself to get it right!
“Take a multi-sensory approach and you’ll reap serious rewards
- your bathroom will look good and you’ll feel great into the bargain.
Make sure your space is spotlessly clean and go overboard with fluffy towels
and smells such as Ambi Pur’s Odour Naturizer collection; this little
baby will freshen and fragrance your bathroom in one fabulously fresh swoop!
“Powered by nature, Ambi Pur’s Odour Naturizer collection is
made with natural extracts, so you can enjoy clean and fresh fragrances
that smell more natural and less aggressive. And not only does the new range
offer beautiful fragrances, but they also neutralise odours and freshen
the air, providing you with a complete fragrance experience.
“Experience three refreshing Odour Naturizer variants in the innovative
Ambi Pur Total Fresh device, which provides a complete bathroom solution.
Ambi Pur Total Fresh is a unique product that has two components: a rim
block with cleansing fluid, that fits inside the toilet bowl, to help clean
every time you flush; and a bottle of real liquid perfume, that discreetly
sits outside the toilet, to continually fragrance the whole bathroom.
“When you’re putting together your bathroom ‘look’,
think about two elements - convenience and comfort. For convenience, create
efficient wash, make up and hair styling areas and for comfort establish
a restful, well-decorated haven. And here’s an extra point to remember;
design-wise, bathroom suites should come in any shade, as long as they’re
white! Introduce colour via tiling, flooring and accessories and listen
to no one who tells you that avocado is making a come back! With cutting
edge design now available to all budgets, don’t be afraid to open
your mind to a world of ‘egg’ shaped baths.
“This season’s trend, the free standing basin, is very fashionable,
but they only really work if you have ample space – trying to squeeze
them in is like trying to squeeze yourself into that size zero dress after
a big meal! Having a timber clad sink unit is a great way of softening the
clinical look that many white bathrooms have and will really warm up proceedings.
“So what are our fave J and C tricks to bring out the very best in
your bathroom? Well, for starters, mirrors! Not only fab from a vanity perspective,
they can also visually increase the size of your smallest room. With this
in mind, position them opposite a window and you’ll also double the
amount of natural light on offer. Think about other mirrored elements -
cabinets and shelving, for example - then add loads of shiny, metallic accessories
to create further sparkle."
"When space is tight, opt for inclusions with dual purpose such as
mirrored storage cabinets or heated towel rails and don’t forget to
mix open storage with closed so your Chanel toiletries will be on display
and your haemorrhoid creams won’t! In other words it‘s all about
piles of style rather than, well, just piles! Opt for water repellent flooring
such as ceramic tiles, sealed stone, Amtico or Karndean and avoid carpets
like the plague - in the bathroom they’re simply quagmires of human
debris and bodily emissions.”
TOP 5 BATHROOM MUST HAVES
Looks good smells good – a bathroom should refresh without even turning
on a tap so get the smell right and you’ll get the bathroom right
– Ambi Pur Odour Naturizer fragrances not only neutralises bad smells,
it also replaces them with the clean scent of lavender, citrus or eucalyptus.
Storage is key – make sure to balance discrete and display; discrete
for pills and potions and display for luxury items.
Add colour and change mood at the drop of a hat by changing accessories
– a new blind, towels, artwork or new floor mat could be all you need
to ‘redecorate’ your bathroom without breaking the bank.
Ensure your vanity mirror is illuminated to allow clear vision of your
face – wall lights either side are ideal. Avoid relying exclusively
on overhead lighting, which can cast shadows.
Creating focal points is important too, so emphasise your sink area or
the wall behind the bath by adding a decorative tile feature to bring in
colour and drama.
TOP 5 BATHROOM HAVE NOTS
Carpets – absorbent coverings holding onto all manner of nasty smells
and damp. Yuk!
Coloured suites – wine coloured suites are for 1970’s swingers…
and as for avocado? Noooooooo! Good in a bowl of guacamole but that’s
it! And as for peach? Satan’s work!
Bare windows – can you be sure your frosted glass or dimpled window
is keeping your nightly bathing escapades completely private? Spare your
neighbours blushes with a handy blind.
Laminate flooring – just add water to budget laminate flooring and
see it turn into Weetabix before your very eyes. And don’t use it
to clad the bath surround either!
Mould – lose fungal growths from dodgy tile grout and past their
best shower curtains and your bathroom will not only look better, it’ll
smell much fresher too.
Source: Plumbing
Park - The leading online magazine for the Plumbing and HVAC industry.
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Bathroom Organization
If you're lucky enough to have a "guest bathroom", one that isn't
used by the family and one where you can always keep clean hand towels hanging
for the guests, good for you. For most of us however, we have one or two
bathrooms, and they both get a lot of use from the family members on a daily
basis. Let's see how you can organize your bathroom so that it's guest ready
too.
The one thing that most of us have too much of is lots of bottles of "stuff"
sitting around the sink and countertop. Go through these and discard what
you don't use on a daily basis, and what only has a drip left in it. Go
buy two decorative baskets and have a "his" and "hers".
One for his stuff, and one for her stuff. You could keep your toothpaste,
hairspray, brush and comb, moisturizer, etc., in a basket that can be simply
picked up and moved when guests come, and then put back when you're ready
to use them again.
If you like to have magazines in the bathroom don't let them just pile
up in a corner next to the toilet, get a nice magazine rack for them.
Next take a look at the inside of the shower. How moldy is that curtain?
They cost around $4.00 - buy a new one. Look at the bottles in the shower,
they tend to get left in the shower even when they're almost empty. Throw
them out and try to streamline the number of bottles in the shower. If you
don't have built in shelves around your shower get an organizer that hangs
over your showerhead, or one on an extension pole you can put in the corner
of the shower.
A cheap way to make your bathroom like new is with accessories. Buy a nice
shower curtain with a matching rug. You can also get matching towels. If
you have limited towel space you can buy a towel rack that hangs on the
wall, they come in many different designs. With a nice wall towel rack you
can make a display of beautifully colored towels - which you can also use
too! Purchase a set of matching bathroom accessories, soap dish, toothbrush
holder, cup, liquid soap dispenser.
Source: Plumbing
Park - The leading online magazine for the Plumbing and HVAC industry.
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Grohe showers, taps and cisterns available from Screwfix
Grohe is the latest leading brand name to appear in the new Screwfix catalogue.
The extensive Grohe range incorporates showers, taps, cisterns and cistern
frames for use in domestic and commercial applications.
Featuring Grohe SilkMove technology for smooth operation as well as optimum
control on water flow and temperature, the taps also benefit from the Grohe
StarLight finish which provides a deeper chrome shine. Typical examples
include the Concetto, a super-slick design with forward-leaning body and
clean lines for a fresh modern look, and the Europlus, a bold, powerful
design with enlarged loop-shaped lever that is both convenient and comfortable
to use. Those who prefer a chic, sporty design will like the dynamic fin-shaped
lever of the Eurodisc, whilst the Victorian-style Arabesk offers the refinement
and elegance of days gone by with its’ authentic cross-head design
and pleasing curves.
In showers, constant temperatures can be assured, regardless of water pressure,
with the Grohe TurboStat technology found in the Grohtherm 1000 and 2000,
whilst the Avensys Traditional model combines period charm with a Grohe
StarLight finish. The Tempesta Duo benefits from Grohe DreamSpray technology
which offers two spray settings as well as Speed Clean nozzles to prevent
the build up of limescale, and Grohe CoolTouch technology to ensure that
it is never too hot to handle.
The ingenious design of the Freehander with its movable shower arm means
that it can switch from head to side shower in one easy movement. In addition
to two spray settings and DreamSpray technology it incorporates Stop and
Eco functions to save both water and energy. Grohe Precision Wireless Shower
Kits are also available to ensure that a warm, inviting shower is ready
and waiting at the touch of a button. The fully adjustable temperature and
flow rate can be pre-set and the use of Grohe TurboStat technology ensures
that the thermostat reacts instantly to any changes in water pressure.
Commercial ranges include Contropress Pillar Taps, Eurodisc Showers and
Taps, an Infrared Basin Tap, Automatic 2000 shower and an Anti-vandal Shower.
A water-saving, dual flush Concealed Cistern with discreet air button (which
does not require direct connection to the cistern and, therefore, can be
located in any position) is also offered for use with back-to-wall WCs and
bathroom furniture. In addition the Grohe range at Screwfix includes pre-assembled
Cistern Frames complete with sanitaryware and fixings to provide a secure
and quick method of installing wall-hung basins, bidets, urinals and WCs.
Each of these items is supplied with a full 5-year manufacturer’s
warranty.
Source: Plumbing
Park - The leading online magazine for the Plumbing and HVAC industry.
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