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Bathroom Design and Renovation Tips – Our Top Ten Tips for Economy Bathroom Installation Works
Posted by admin in Bathroom Design on December 7, 2011
Bathroom Design and Installation tips
Hi I am a bathroom “expert” and have run a company for 20 years specialising in the design, supply and installation of bathrooms in Edinburgh and the Lothians area.
Throughout this period the company has been a member of the Federation of Master Builders organisation.
We are often asked to provide decent quality, hard wearing and attractively finished bathrooms for “buy to let” clients, young families and first time home buyers on a limited budget. If you follow our top ten tips below, there is no reason why you cannot achieve similar results for budgets of less than 3000 pounds.
Our Top Ten Tips for an Economy Bathroom Design and Installation project
1) Don’t be overly ambitious with your bathroom design:- The new bath/shower/wc/basin should be positioned almost exactly where the old units were positioned:- remember that professional labour costs account for at least 70% of an economy bathroom re-fit and running new drainage and water supply pipe-work is time consuming and involves extra material costs
2) Before you spend any money on tiles and fittings, hire an all-trades professional fitting team:- There are no savings to be made in flooding out your downstairs neighbour through botched DIY or through cash in hand and “fly by night” cowboys:- If your carefully selected and vetted professional outfit does have an unlikely but potentially expensive accident, then the company insurance ( check this out before hiring them) will cover the costs involved:- Pre selection will also allow you to involve the experts in the design and vital material/fittings selection process. Read the rest of this entry »
Space Saving Ideas for Bathroom Design
Posted by admin in Bathroom Design on December 5, 2011
Today’s houses, particularly in the UK, are often small. This means that we need to save space wherever possible. English bathrooms are normally the smallest rooms of the house, and so maximising space in this area is essential. Here, we consider the various methods of organising a bathroom to create the maximum of space available.
Good bathroom organisation will create a great deal of space, while leaving the room aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Manufacturers, such as Roper Rhodes bathroom furniture, specialise in bathroom design and accessories, and so, the first port of call when considering a bathroom refurbishment for your home, is to consult such as designer.
Bathroom cabinets, although frequently expensive, can add valuable storage space to any bathroom. Bathroom cabinets can double as other functional pieces too, for example, some have plumbing and enable the attachment of a sink or bidet, and others have a mirrored front, thus doubling as a mirror. Corner bathroom cabinets offer the best means of maximising space, as corners often create redundant spaces, with little use. There are many different designs of bathroom cabinet, some offer a contemporary feel to a bathroom, such as those designed by Roper Rhodes, others, offer a more traditional feel, such as bespoke bathroom cabinets, made by professional carpenters.
When designing your bathroom, consider whether you want to opt for a uniformed look. If you wish for all your furniture to match, and thus add to the bathrooms aesthetic integrity, then it is better to stick to a single style, and the best way to do this is to select a company that offers a full range of bathroom furnishings to undertake any work. Read the rest of this entry »
Practical Bathroom Design Ideas
Posted by admin in Bathroom Design on December 4, 2011
The bathroom is a good place for you to relax and rejuvenate yourself. However, this will be the effect only if you have a bathroom that has a relaxing atmosphere. Here are some ways on how you can do this without sacrificing your budget:
A modern interior design for a bathroom is comprised of furniture that have very simple designs. They are not embellished with styles that will occupy space and will require a lot more material. This design will be best to have if your bathroom is small. You can take advantage of the minimalist styles that occupy the least space as possible. Furniture that have modern designs are very easy to find. They are readily available in almost any furniture store. They are also available in a wide range of prices. This is a type of furniture that will give you a lot of options. You can readily weigh the price as well as the design to have the most suitable furniture.
For a traditional looking bathroom, you can think about furniture that will be comfortable for you to use. These should be the same styles of the bathroom items that you once had. A traditional bathroom will also comprise of classic prints or shapes. Anything that was regularly used for the past decades can be considered traditional.
If you only have small space allotted for your bathroom, you can try to think of ways to wisely use the space. Begin with choosing small furniture. Or if this is not possible, at least avoid bulky ones. When you need to have bathroom vanity sets, those that can be mounted on walls can be good to have. Also think about dual purpose items. For a vanity set, it will be better if you can have one that can double as a storage cabinet. Aside from having the sink area, there are also shelves where you put your bathroom items. Read the rest of this entry »