Archives for November 2014

Wall & Floor Tiles

Great way to have patterns in your bathroom without having to have rugs and mats which will wear easily and quickly due to the damp nature of bathrooms. These fittings will also last much longer than wallpaper as the water residue and wet air can dame paper in these surroundings. There are also thousands of patterns for you to select if you opt for this design style. Rather than sticking with a dull wallpaper go for a patterned tile and style it up! You can also use this design throughout your home as has been done in the image below.

Also, we love those chairs! However, it is not just walls and floor that you can design with tiles but if you are brave enough you can apply this design to your ceiling. But, if you are daring enough to add colour, pattern and design to your ceiling then beware as making your ceiling too dark can decrease to space of the room. By making your ceiling dark this can make it feel lower which is something which you want to avoid. Especially if you are working with a small sized bathroom.

There are some really funky tile designs around so make sure you research what it is you want and have a good hunt around for the right tile for you. As, if you choose wisely these tiles can last you a lifetime, plus look fantastic.

Choose a tile with beautiful patterns such as the flowers above and you can really make the most of the designs in your bathroom.

Basin Tops

Cupboard tops are more important in regards of bathroom styling than you may initially think. They make a statement in your bathroom, and the colour of them may dominate the entire room. So, make sure that you take the colour of your top board into consideration when designing your bathroom. Also, you can choose to have your basin top in many different materials, this may help you to decide which colour you select. Dependant on the material of your basin top, certain colours may look best in different materials. It is a good idea to see the options which you have as to visualise what the finished project may look like.

You can choose from Marble, Quartz, Travertine (stone) in white, black, cream, blue grey marble, golden honey onyx, grey quartz, oak top. The Oak top with marble basins choice looks brilliant. See the Cream Marble Top With Ceramic Basin Choice here.

This cream top has a warm feel, which will work to soften the look of your bathroom. It’s classical to use cream in your bathroom colour design. You can choose a double top unit if you want to create a grand effect in your bathroom. This also works well as a ‘his & hers’ sink duo which is both practical and cute. However, if you really want to create a wow factor in your bathroom then why not opt for the Golden Honey Onyx Top & Golden Honey Onyx Basin which is simply beautiful. This set is like no other and is not something which you will come across often, especially in family homes. The fantastical shade of the honey onyx is glorious, as seen below.

Brighten A Windowless Bathroom

One way to add the appearance of room to your bathroom is to add lots of white. The colour white reflects light just like you would assume a mirror does. However, it can be a more powerful reflector than a mirror.  There are many schemes which you can explore to change the feel of your bathroom. You can also use white in your bathroom in your accessories. If you use white throughout the bathroom this can give an incredibly stylish feel. It is a contemporary style to use one colour throughout. It looks fresh, clean and crisp. However, also adding more mirrors can work in this way to add more space too.

Image via colourorigin.com. Using full glass sheets as your shower door will add the appearance of room and also reflect the space available just like the mirrors do.Glass is also a great way to work to add the illusion of space to your bathroom. The whole feel of your bathroom can feel much more special if you stick to glass & one colour (i.e. white as discussed above).Using a tall sink unit in your bathroom can add height to your bathroom and the added space underneath the basin will give the appearance of a larger room. This also gives you scope to add a towel rack and more cupboard units which will help to hide your bathroom products.

Lighting in your bathroom will also add space too. So choose one light colour such as white and make a smaller room look bigger!

Square Sinks

Head over to our Compact Oak Top & Basin selection on the left hand side for a range of designs for your bathroom.

There are many options we have when choosing your new bathroom unit. This means that you can keep in fitting with your existing design, or add something new. So why not choose a design which will stand out? These square shaped sinks are a fantastic way to add interest to your bathroom, without being too garish. The look is fantastic, and the curved edges really contribute to the overall look of the piece. Make a statement, install a squared sink!

We do have options of four choices of bowl depending on your size requirements and taste. You also have the option of wood or chrome handles there is a large scope for choice on this piece. Slightly different to the squared sinks are our oblong sinks. These pieces are very interesting and stylish. The ceramic material that it comes in is timeless, and can be cleaned and maintained easily. See below our Ceramic Oblong Bathroom Basin Tap & Plug Set for a great shape. These stylish sinks will add a touch of interest to your bathroom. Round and circular sinks are far more common in the home, so give something different a go and choose a square sink.

These contemporary designs are great for updating your home, add a modern look with squared designs. Your guests are sure to be impressed with such modern designs and fittings in your bathroom.

Our Hamptons New England Range

White is a popular choice of colour for furniture as it has a great effect on the feel of your home. By adding shades of white to your home you are adding a clean appearance. For instance, see the Hampton Low Bookcase below which will stand beautifully in any room of any home, it looks fantastic!

This is a modern collection which also boasts classic shapes and designs. Your home furniture, accessories and art will all blend in brilliantly with the addition of the white furniture so there is no need to worry about matching up your colours. The Hampton Low Bookcase below will hold many of your belongings whilst adding style to your home.

Our Hampton Four Drawer Coffee Table is a stylish and practical addition to any living area – it also comes with two sets of knobs to suit your taste and needs. This piece boasts a large amount of storage space in the form of the four drawers and the lower level underneath the drawers. This means that you can keep all of your belongings near you in the living area without having to move too far away to find what you need. Books can also be stored underneath the drawers so you can kick back and relax to enjoy a read. Give your home a modern look by adding our New England Hampton range! There are so many pieces within this range that it is possible to create the theme throughout your entire home for design continuity.

Stone Sinks

For an interesting take on design in your bathroom, why not use stone? Stone is a multi functioning material which is incredibly long lasting. Stone also has a brilliant effect as it is so unique in appearance. It could be argued that stone is a rather bold choice for your bathroom. However, it is a beautiful material which can be taken for granted within interior design. But it is becoming more and more popular, similar to the rise in popularity of the use of concrete in the home.

Our Travertine Round Bathroom Basin Tap & Plug set (seen above) is a brilliant stone choice. We also have useful upgrades available on this product, so you can add a mirror or an extra cabinet to your set if you so wish. **It is recommended to coat the stone with a sealer and colour intensifier before use** Once you have treated your stone you can be sure that it will be a fantastic part of your bathroom for years and years to come! Our stone sinks have been described as, “rustic but modern” and we agree!

The wonderful grain which is achieved in stone above is unique to each and every sink, so you will never have the same pattern as anyone else due to your choice of natural stone. This can also been seen in the Black Quartz Top With Stone Basin Choice above featured in this post, the flow of patterns is like no other sink you will find! Bring the outdoors, indoors with a stone sink.