20 bright ideas for making your bathroom seem bigger
Posted on 08. Jun, 2011 by Charlotte Laing.
When it comes to bathrooms, small can definitely still be beautiful, but a few bright ideas can help. My own bathroom is really small, so I’ve had to employ a few of these tricks myself, and I’ve been trawling the web for other good ideas. I hope this helps you to make the most of [...]
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Why Keeley Hawes loves her roll top bath
Posted on 08. Jun, 2011 by Rob Watson.
I was just watching the television the other night, and an advert came on which made me ask myself a question: what do I find therapeutic? Initially, I thought it was a rather large stretch to connect Hawes with such an advert. But maybe I will correct my first impressions. Well, I don’t know about [...]
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Bathrooms with accessibility in mind: showers.
Posted on 02. Jun, 2011 by Rob Watson.
As we grow older, it is an undeniable fact that things become more difficult. Although mobility aids can be fitted, sometimes it is only a few minor adaptations that are needed to maintain an excellent quality of life. Given the truly diverse range of bathroom furniture and design available today, it is easier than ever [...]
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Which type of bathroom floor covering is best?
Posted on 01. Jun, 2011 by Charlotte Laing.
The days of mouldy pink carpet in bathrooms may be long gone, but if you’re anything like me you’re still not 100% sure what floor covering to choose. The thing is, the bathroom is a tricky environment – it’s damp and gets a lot of use. You need to find a floor covering that’s up [...]
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Bathrooms with accessibility in mind: taps
Posted on 27. May, 2011 by Rob Watson.
As we grow older, it is an undeniable fact that things become more difficult. Although mobility aids can be fitted, sometimes it is only a few minor adaptations that are needed to maintain an excellent quality of life. Given the truly diverse range of bathroom furniture and design available today, it is easier than ever [...]
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Bathrooms trend: Japanese styling
Posted on 24. May, 2011 by Charlotte Laing.
It’s always nice to take inspiration from other cultures in your interior design, and the bathroom is an area where it’s easy to do this. A few foreign references in your home will make you look well-travelled, and will help to ensure that your rooms are unique – after all who wants a bathroom that’s [...]
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A (very brief) history of bathing
Posted on 20. May, 2011 by Charlotte Laing.
Have you ever wondered why you’ve got a bath in your home? This might seem like an odd question and you’ve probably never given it much thought, but the bathtub has a long and pretty interesting history. Bathing as we know it has come about as a result of many different cultures embracing the process [...]
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Embracing contemporary urban design
Posted on 18. May, 2011 by Rob Watson.
Increasingly, more of us are moving towards urban, city-style dwellings, where space is tight, yet chic styling remains of paramount importance. Whatever your circumstances, the range at BathEmpire is sure to help you make the most of your space. Benefit both worlds The trend in recent years has turned mainly to showers, with baths being [...]
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Moving a downstairs bathroom upstairs can add value
Posted on 10. May, 2011 by Charlotte Laing.
If you have one of the many homes in the UK with a bathroom downstairs, then you may well have considered whether you should have it moved upstairs. Or you might be somebody who’s been put off buying a house because of the lack of upstairs bathroom. But is an upstairs bathroom really that important? [...]
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‘Big is beautiful’ – make the most of your large bathroom
Posted on 04. May, 2011 by Rob Watson.
If a large bathroom is your forte, then tap into the potential and recreate 5 star luxury in the comfort of your own home. The range at BathEmpire is sure to help you make the most of your space. Unlike smaller areas – where there are a limited set of opportunities – the freedom you [...]
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A bathroom fit for a King and Queen
Posted on 03. May, 2011 by Charlotte Laing.
Where were you on Friday, April 29th? The chances are you were glued to the TV like almost everybody else in the UK, watching our future King marry his sweetheart. Now Wills and Kate (or Catherine as we are now meant to call her) are married they’ve left behind the pomp and ceremony of London [...]
