Thirty years ago there was a simple choice between just gas and electricity when it came to choosing a hob. In fact even the idea of a separate hob was somewhat of a novelty as most people had standalone cookers with rings on top. And for some people it was [...]
Surveys show that the number of people in the UK who said they prefer a shower over a bath has increased. Many people claim they have taken a bath out and replaced it with a shower. This is almost certainly because of the busier lives we are driven to in [...]
You might think your bathroom is clean, but you might also be surprised to learn what’s lurking around the bottom of the shower curtain, sink or underneath your feet. We take a look at what we’re all up against and show you some ways that we can win the war [...]
If you have the money to spare on top notch bathroom fittings the effect you can create is nothing short of dramatic. Moving just one step up the bathroom accessories ladder from the normal fittings available in DIY shops will bring you into a world of luxury bathrooms where just [...]
The days of bathroom suites being restricted to 'any colour you like as long as it's white' are now long gone, and to most people's relief so are the avocado and peach colours that were popular in the Seventies and Eighties. Colours other than white are still available but bathroom [...]
Once the bathroom suite has been installed and the decor finished, it's time to have fun with all the gadgets and accessories that can fit out a bathroom for modern life. Mirror Mirror on the Bathroom Wall Mirror and light combinations are on the market with a number of really [...]
Lighting in bathrooms can be either a way of being able to see or a way of creating a mood, although many people want a bit of both. The key to good bathroom lighting is to be able to control it, as mood lighting suitable for a relaxing bath is [...]
Decorating options for bathroom walls differ from those for the rest of the house as they have to deal with excess moisture. This comes from steam, and the resulting condensation, as well as splashing from basins, baths and showers, which is why tiles are so popular. But tiles don't have [...]
With the current focus on global warming and the need to be careful about the planet's resources it's not surprising that water conservation is back on the agenda. Water Conservation First Hits the News It was back in the severe droughts of the 1970s that the idea of water conservation [...]
Deciding on your bathroom style can be great fun, there are limitless options and with a plain suite it’s possible to completely change the bathroom design with just a splash of paint, new taps and co-ordinated accessories. Or you can go the whole hog and refit the whole bathroom in [...]
Doing a bathroom makeover when there's not a lot of money to slosh about can be frustrating but there's a lot you can achieve without breaking the bank. The key is to spend time on preparation and imagination and keep the money for the places where it will create maximum [...]
