Collaborative post Is your bathroom in need of a revamp? After the kitchen, the bathroom is probably top of your list when it comes to rooms that need to function well and look good at the same time. It’s also a very important room when it comes to selling a house, and can add - or remove - a significant amount of value. A full bathroom renovation can be a very costly project, and certainly not something that you would aim to ...
Bathroom design tips for stunning vanity units
Collaborative post Regardless of the size of your bathroom, the vanity unit is a crucial element of your bathroom design and fittings. It's a multi-function feature: we check in there when getting ready in the morning, or winding down for the night, it's typically where we brush our teeth, and often where we store daily medications and beauty treatments. Vanities also provide the work surface and storage we need in and around the average ...
How to create a traditional bathroom
Collaborative post Like kitchens, bathrooms are an expensive room to revamp - and you certainly don’t want to be replacing the whole suite on a regular basis. I think this is one of the main reasons why a traditional style of bathroom is always a popular choice. Get it right, and a traditional bathroom style is a timeless look that will serve you well for years without looking dated. Whether you live in a period property and are ...
How to create a luxury bathroom on a budget
Think you need a big budget to create a luxury bathroom? Think again! This guest post has lots of clever ideas that won't break the bank. Your bathroom is one of the most important rooms in your home, and is much more than a functional area. Adding opulence and luxury to your bathroom can help to create a space that is both fresh and relaxing – and the good news is that you don’t need a huge budget to realise your dream. Here are some easy ...
5 Bathroom Floor Tile Ideas
Are you looking to revamp your bathroom? This guest post has lots of ideas for floor tiles that will really add a fabulous finish to your room! Tiles provide bathroom floors with a stylish and durable covering. Tiles are a more practical choice than carpet, because they won’t absorb as much moisture and are easier to clean in this particular part of the home. You also have a wide range of colours and styles to select from when it comes to ...
Is vinyl flooring a good choice for family homes?
A new year often gets us planning lots of new projects for our homes: what’s on your list for 2018? We’re planning a big kitchen renovation and a new look for our lounge, and both of those projects will involve a flooring re-think. With two kids and a pet cat, the flooring we choose will most definitely need to cope with busy family life; think muddy paws and wellies, heavy traffic and indoor football, and you get the picture! Having ...
Tips for child-proofing your bathroom
The family bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the house, but it can also be the most dangerous where children are concerned. If you need tips on how to baby-proof and child-proof your bathroom, today's guest post has a few quick and easy ways to prevent accidents. Pick up some non-slip mats This might seem like the most obvious thing to do, but it’s also one of those little details that can easily be missed. These days, you can buy ...
My luxury bathroom wish list
Last year we gave our family bathroom a much-needed update: we ripped everything out and installed a new suite, tiles, floor and storage. It’s no exaggeration to say that our bathroom is small, so while we were able to create a lovely new look, we were very much restricted by the size of the room. We did lots of research, with the aim of finding fixtures and fittings that would work well in a small space, and we’re really pleased with the ...
How to create the perfect new bathroom
Are you planning a bathroom renovation this year? It can be one of the trickiest and most costly rooms in the house to update, so naturally you want to make sure you get it right first time. To help you create the perfect new bathroom for your home, check out these tips on how to make the project a big success. Make a wish list I think this should be the first step in any new bathroom project. Spend some time really thinking about the ...