Latest Designer Bathroom Ideas and How To Guides for your Home

When choosing the perfect bathroom suite, size certainly matters. A large suite in a small room or alternatively a small suite in a large room would not be aesthetically pleasing. The character and period of the home must also be considered as this too will have an effect on the finished look.

Large rooms with high ceilings can carry off vintage style suites, freestanding roll top baths that have tiny feet, and toilets with a high cistern and a long chain flush will certainly look the part in an older style house. Bathroom tiles on the walls and floor, and jardinières with flowing greenery help to finish off the look.

Larger modern style bathrooms are likely to have a Jacuzzi style bath and a separate shower cubicle.  Larger bathrooms can also carry off the ‘his and hers’ style basins. There are many styles to choose from including round glass bowls and square porcelain styles. Good quality taps are also important to complete the look.

If you have a smaller bathroom in an older home you may find that opting for a shower enclosure instead of a bath provides more free room. Enclosures are available in all styles so there will always be something to suit the period of the home.

Small bathrooms in modern homes are easy to shop for, a standard shower enclosure with simple shower doors, possibly with plain glass to give the illusion of a bigger room, and smaller basins in a simple design helps to keep the room unfussy. Minimalism is almost essential in smaller rooms as too much clutter makes the room feel claustrophobic.

Choosing the colour of a bathroom suite is a matter of personal preference, but something that looks different and modern at first may quickly go out of fashion. It applies mostly to exotic colours and unusual shapes which look fabulous in a showroom but can soon become boring in a home bathroom. Make sure that whatever shapes and colours you select will look just as good to you in two year’s time as they do when they are newly installed and that you will not get tired of the design.

The colours of bathroom suites tend to change quite often and after a very short time certain colours will no longer be available, so if you need replacement items in unusual colours or shapes you will probably not be able to get them. Choosing white and adding colour to the bathroom in other ways avoids the likelihood of this problem arising.

When selecting bathroom colours, you should consider the amount of light in the room. Dark colours in a small room with little natural light will make the finished effect dark and claustrophobic. If you have chosen a white bathroom suite, it is easy to personalise a bathroom by adding accents of colour with tiles, paintwork, wallpaper, or even fabrics.

Small items of wood, sea grass or cane furniture can be added to the room to make it appear less clinical if you have gone for the all white effect, and the addition of a couple of luscious leafy plants can do a great deal to improve and enliven the décor.

DIY projects are often bespoke projects: setting out to transform a particular domestic area such as a bathroom, kitchen, garage or a built on conservatory. Bathroom refurbishing is a very common DIY project. It can often be relatively straightforward as bathrooms are typically limited in terms of size and hence complexity. Even larger bathrooms have a limited set of features.

A typical bathroom DIY project involves replacing deteriorated features. An old bathroom may have become water damaged, with rotting wooden floors and decaying plaster, have a worn out, or out of fashion, bath or shower or a worn out floor covering.

Though contemporary tastes have become increasingly diverse, a perennial favourite is the use of both floor and wall ceramic tiles and a white bath or glass shower enclosure. DIY shops will tend to have a huge range of fittings however, and the Internet can further provide what the traditional shops may not.

When fitting a new bathroom, you may want to consider using the opportunity to install new features such as more sophisticated plumbing, underfloor heating, new decorations, a different colour scheme and perhaps new double glazed windows.

Before commencing installation work efficient and adequate stripping out of the old features is required. Skipping odd jobs to save time may result in you having to go back later and correct mistakes at additional cost. Also, ensure that you have designed the new bathroom properly; you would not want to be some way into the project before realising a new feature does not fit in well with your design.

Bathroom suites have the potential to offer a huge amount of versatility and are able to fit in with any possible design idea that you may have. The key to good bathroom design is minimalism; removing anything from the bathroom that does not really need to be there.

One of the most popular bathroom suites is the white bathroom suite design. Bathrooms are often complemented by the calming effect of a white bathroom suite, supported by a warming wall colour that fits in with the taste and style of your dream idea of what your bathroom suite should look like.

With many new-build homes now incorporating small bathrooms into their designs, minimalist white bathroom suites undoubtedly fit the criteria, as they make the space appear larger and brighter.

In opting for a white bathroom suite you are giving the opportunity to work with a blank canvas, as white goes with pretty much every colour; therefore you are able to complement your bathroom with a splash of colour that is suited to your style and taste.

Bathroom accessories or well chosen bathroom furniture can also accentuate and bring to life all white bathroom suites. You can add designer radiators or standard bathroom radiators; you could even just have just a shower cubicle or shower enclosure without the need for a bath at all.

The possibilities with white bathroom suites are endless and to add that touch of style you can consider decorative basin taps, bath taps and a focal point bathroom mirror, which will go a long way to bringing your minimalist white bathroom suite to life.

If you are considering selling your home in the near future, taking a good look at areas of the house that could do with improvement is a definite priority.

Near the top of the list will surely be the bathroom. As most people are now aware, the bathroom, along with the kitchen, is the most used room in the house. Simply put, this means that if your bathroom is not up to the mark you will lose money on your house. Conversely, presenting a beautifully finished bathroom will add to the resale value of your property. It is therefore a sure fire investment opportunity. 

A generally accepted fact is that a second bathroom automatically increases the value of your property. This is particularly true if you have a family home. Parents are often not keen on sharing a bathroom with their children and vice versa. If the main bedroom is large enough or adjoins a smaller room, creating an en suite bathroom is a very useful bargaining tool.

If this is not possible, improving the existing bathroom is another very sound ploy. Do not be afraid to spend money. Purchasing a state-of-the-art shower unit with combination showerheads is bound to impress potential buyers. Installing a bidet is also worth considering.

Consider if there is space enough for a double sink unit. Increasingly, both partners work and a double washbasin allows a couple to use the bathroom at the same time, saving time and increasing efficiency.

Showers offer a refreshing – and economical – way of washing without soaking for hours in a hot bath. They are also ideal for those who have difficulties getting in and out of the tub.

A shower uses both hot and cold water, which is mixed either manually or automatically to provide a constant spray of water at precisely the right temperature to suit you.

Electric showers are the most popular model. They draw water directly from the cold mains domestic supply and only heat it as long as you are actually using the shower.

Therefore, electric showers are able to be fitted in virtually every home – even where there is no storage heater.

The vast majority of electric showers offer a wide range of power settings, beginning with the most basic, low cost unit, to a high performance model. However, many people prefer a more powerful shower and opt for a unit with an enhanced kilowatt capacity to increase the flow rate.

Indeed, a high percentage of electric showers are fitted with a variable power setting to provide optimum economy even during the summer, when water from the mains will have a greater ambient temperature.

Many houses that have the luxury of two bathrooms often have an electric shower in one, enabling you to shower even in the summer when you may not have stored hot water all of the time.

Electric showers come in a vast range of shapes and sizes. Be sure to choose which model is exactly right for you and your family. And do not forget to check the manufacturer’s warranty and guarantee.

No matter what style you are trying to achieve in your modern bathroom there will be a wealth of choice when it comes to the bath taps. As well as other bathroom accessories and fittings, such as towel rails and soap holders, it is often bath and sink taps that will define the style of your suite.

Sleek and minimal design is the latest trend for modern bathrooms and you will find that the majority of choices will come in a chrome finish, with brass usually the second most common choice. Single taps (also known as single-bloc mixers) are easily the most sought after when it comes to bath taps as they save the hassle of mixing hot and cold water from different taps. However, if you are hoping to add one of these to an older-style bath, you may run into the problems if the taps were originally separate.

Of course, one way to overcome this is to purchase a split single-hole mixer – where the hot and cold pipes enter from where the original  taps were placed – but also well worth considering, especially if you want to go for the most modern look, is to install wall-mounted bath taps. Not only will it give a stylish finish to your bathroom, but there will also be less cleaning involved around the base of the tap.

If you want to add a showerhead to your bath taps, there will still be a wide range available to complement any style, and these can also come wall-mounted.

Every day is full of stress and you will always need to relax. A bathroom suite will fill that need. Your bathroom can now be your amazing comfort zone.

Bathroom suites are complete sets you need for your bathroom. They include a toilet, bathtub, shower, basin and vanity. You can choose from the many styles and colours available on the market. If you already have some of the components, look at the other things you can improve on. There might be some things that need to be replaced or discarded. In deciding what to remove and add, always think of your needs and tastes.

You can opt to install more luxurious items in your bathroom. You can add a dry sauna in your bathroom and other health-care items. You can also have warming drawers to make your towel warm when you wrap it around yourself.

Though you decide to make the changes, you will realise that it will not cost you a lot of money. Adding a new bath or shower enclosure is easy and will provide a relaxing and stress free environment.

Relaxation and comfort are the most important of all. Remember that you cannot relax or even do your personal hygiene in a stressful environment. You will always have to do that in a comfortable place.

A bathroom suite is a need, not an extravagance. It will provide you with the comfort and satisfaction you require. Everything included in it is important. You will never lose money.

Although it can be quite a challenge for owners to design a bathroom in a small place, one can still have a great looking workable bathroom from Ideal Standard. Utilising effectively every square centimetre of bathroom space without making it uncomfortable to be in is the trick for small bathroom design. Be sure not to clutter up your bathroom!

Every home-owner must carefully select the fittings and must not simply opt for a cheap bathroom suite, as for smaller bathrooms these suites are often not suitable. So called ‘closet bathroom suites’ are a great space saving idea. These are specifically designed for an individual’s space saving needs. A wedge shaped toilet and basin can be perfectly suitable for the corners of the bathroom, thus saving space.

Most young professionals opt to stick with a shower unit if they can physically fit it into a standard size bathroom. Such compromise will be happily be accepted by most people as it makes the space appear stylish and modern.

There are a few choices available to you if your bathroom does not posses enough space for a standard bath, but you insist on having one anyway. These include gaining some space from an adjoining room in the house or by extending the room. For many homeowners, these options are unattainable or are very expensive. Another expensive and inconvenient option is to transfer the bathroom to another location in the house.

Buying a compact bath is a cheaper and more convenient option for home-owners. Contrary to popular belief that a corner bath is a luxury, it is not actually that expensive and compared to a standard bath, it will take up less space.

Many people try to look for bathroom products that not only provide elegance and functionality for their bathroom area but also offer great value for money. Knowing such customers’ needs Laufen, a leading designer throughout Europe, offers their complete wide selection of bathroom fixtures. Laufen produces some of the U.K.’s most popular bathroom fixtures. They also stand-out for providing specially designed and distinct bathroom architecture. Customers can also get the assurance of an outstanding result if they choose to re-do their bathroom with Laufen Pro designs.

One of these designs is the geometric shape Laufen Pro A Basin, which features simplicity but has an innovative ridge design that keeps the water from spilling over. This basin has one tap hole that includes fixing bolts that provide customers with easy installation. It is also offered at such very reasonable prices that even those who are on the tightest budget will be able to afford one. This basin comes in three different sizes: 550mm, 600mm, and 650mm. It can be installed using the Full Pedestal or Semi-Pedestal, or it may even be installed with Laufen’s unique wall-mounted vanity unit.

There is also the Laufen Pro B Semi-Recessed Basin. This design is set apart from the other designs because of its light and elegant appearance. It is available in seven sizes and in semi-inset and base-mounted models. This basin can be installed anywhere. It also differs from the Pro A Basin design, wherein the Pro B version is designed with a continuous overflow ridge.

Customers may also choose from other Laufen Pro Designs, which include: Laufen Pro Wall Hung WC Suite, Laufen Pro Close Coupled WC Suite (Rear Inlet), Laufen Pro Compact Wall Hung WC Suite, and Laufen Pro Back to Wall WC Suite.