Posted in Bathrooms, Heating, Radiators | March 10th, 2010
Towel radiators are radiators which are designed especially for drying towels in bathrooms and kitchens. Most modern houses are fitted with these as standard but because they are available in larger sizes and have a very modern looking design, they are becoming increasingly popular for use in other rooms too.
If you already have an [...]
Posted in Bathrooms, DIY Tips | March 9th, 2010
When considering tiling, you may want to take a look at using mosaic versus traditional-sized ceramic tiles; they not only look great, but they are much easier to work with.
To begin your application, use a length of batten, a spirit level, and a pencil to map out the area you’re covering with tiles. Then, using [...]
Posted in Bathrooms, Shower Enclosures | February 28th, 2010
If you are looking for a stunning shower enclosure to create a truly eye-catching feature in your bathroom, then look no further than a Daryl shower enclosure. Having been market leaders for over forty years, Daryl ensures that each of their showers is put through a rigorous testing regime to ensure that you receive the [...]
Posted in Bathrooms, Heating, Radiators | February 10th, 2010
With the ever increasing popularity of bathroom radiators as a unit of bathroom furniture, many specialist manufacturers have embarked on a period of producing exquisite designer radiators as a key home improvement feature of any bathroom.
The benefit of having designer radiators in bathrooms is usually aesthetic in nature, as the appliances can operate just as [...]
Posted in Bathrooms, DIY Tips, Home Improvements | February 8th, 2010
If you want to cover an uneven wall, but don’t feel up to plastering or you want a surface which protects against moisture and is easy to clean, think tiles.
This is another relatively easy DIY project that comes under the painting and decorating heading – and it can transform a room without calling in [...]
Posted in Bathrooms, DIY Tips, Home Improvements, Shower Enclosures | January 29th, 2010
Medicine cupboards and bathroom cabinets are among the most important fixtures in the bathroom. Unfortunately, they are also one of the first to show their age. This is probably due to the amount of wear and tear they receive in the course of a day. It might also be that familiarity breeds contempt and we [...]
Posted in Bathrooms, DIY Tips, Home Improvements | January 25th, 2010
Travertine tiles are a natural product the result of action of deposits near warm or hot springs. Travertine has been used for hundreds of years as a building material and is popular with builders and architects who use travertine tiles in a variety of places in and around the home or commercial, premises.
Travertine tiles come [...]
Posted in Bathrooms, Home Improvements, Toilets | January 20th, 2010
For those wishing for a ‘green’ alternative to the standard bathroom, saving domestic water takes very little effort.
Consider the following statistics:
The average person in the UK uses around 150 litres of water every day – a third of this used solely to flush the lavatory.
A five minute shower uses around a third less [...]
Posted in Bathrooms, Home Improvements, Interior Design | January 11th, 2010
Considering that most of us look into our bathroom mirror several times during the course of a day, it is surprising to discover that it is one of the least likely items to be replaced. However, installing a new bathroom mirror need not cost as much as you think.
Take a look around your bathroom. What [...]
Posted in Bathrooms, DIY Tips, Home Improvements | December 31st, 2009
When buying a new vanity unit it is important to decide exactly what you are going to use it for. At times, function is as great a concern as appearance, particularly in a family home.
If you intend using it primarily for storing, say for towels and bed linen, then a cabinet style is clearly the [...]