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What Bathroom Style Is For You?

May 8th, 2011 by steph

Whether you’re investing in a whole new suite or just applying some subtle changes, it’s worth considering what kind of bathroom taps are for you. There are certain aspects to take into account on the design front before purchasing new taps for your bathroom.

Colour scheme is one of the major factors to consider when purchasing new products. Obviously you want all your accessories to match, so it may be worth checking whether there are other accessories available for purchase, which complement the style of tap you have in mind. There are some very popular themes that a lot of domestic bathrooms apply. I like to categorise them as:-

  • Clean cut – The typical colour scheme of a “clean cut” bathroom are variables of white and neutral shades. There aren’t many accent colours, leaving the bathroom having a very clean feel about it, a popular choice given the purpose of a bathroom. The pale colours also allow the bathroom to reflect a lot of light, be it natural or from a light fixture.

clean bathroom tap

A clean cut bathroom is all about simplicity and functionality. This bath mixer tap is great for functionality, the sculpted lever handles provide a better grip are great for using if you have wet hands. The sleek design also give the design a modern yet simple feel.

  • Traditional – These have a very homely feel and have a style that would perfectly suit a cottage. Think warm beiges and earthly tones combined with accessories that will never outdate, the colour scheme is generally soft with no harsh tones. The sinks are often on pedestals basins and the bathroom has a generally warm and welcoming feel to it.

traditional mixer tap

Having hot and cold taps separate is typical of traditional bathroom. However, mixer taps are more convenient, especially for washing hands so this fixture combines the traditional feel whilst still having a mixer tap.

  • Modern – Popular in newly built apartments. These bathrooms are generally colour schemed using the greyscale with one accent colour. The whole point of “stylish” bathrooms is that they adhere to the “minimalist” effect, creating the illusion of more space than there actually is. They generally contain chrome accessories as chrome reflects light and have a mirror effect, adhering with the idea of creating space.

modern bathroom tap

Funky and individual designs are perfect for modern bathrooms as there are minimal accessories, meaning the style is crucial. The sharp cubic design is eye-catching and having a waterfall style flow is more unique than a regular mixer. Not forgetting the chrome effect will reflect the light.

  • Luxury – Having a luxurious bathroom is all about creating a prestigious feel, whilst enjoying an environment that is perfect for relaxation and pampering. Luxurious bathrooms tend to have celebrity-like connotations and give the user a feeling of importance but do not need to actually cost the earth. Thick and soft bathmats suggest pampering, when stepped on they cushion the feet creating a luxurious feel.

luxury bath tap

The tap’s wide sizing creates a feeling of importance and is perfect for a large bath. The waterfall effect is more relaxing than the regular bath fillers’ water flow, relaxing the user before they even get in the bath.

Understanding what kind of bathroom you have or are aiming for is imperative when choosing what style of tap to have fitted. By choosing a tap that adheres to the style of your bathroom you can rest assured the style of your bathroom will flow.

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Spice Up Your Bathroom

September 3rd, 2010 by Mark Farrell

If you are looking to spice up your bathroom a bit or completely redesign it then little added touches can make your bathroom look like new. Many people don’t think about it, but little touches as far as shower curtains, rugs, mats and flooring can help add some colour and zest to your cleansing area. If your bathroom is small, medium sized or large, small touches will still make a difference. These accessories are also inexpensive so your pockets will not feel a dent and neither will your budget.

Start out with something simple such as a colorful shower curtain. Make sure to choose earthly or fluorescent colors. Peach, tan, gold, coffee, cream, mauve, wine lavender and rose are great colors that add a hint of elegance to your bathroom area. Once you’ve picked the color that you desire, shop for that color shower curtain.  On the other hand you could always choose something similar to the below:

If you can’t find the colour that you want try a neutral color such as white or a dark color like black or chocolate brown, these colors go perfect with the colors mentioned above so it’s ok to blend them together. Now you can move on to bath rugs. Try not to over accessorise with rugs but one or two will be perfect for comfort as well as style. Make sure to try and match your curtains, rugs and other accessories with the same color scheme or two colors that blend well together.  Or not its up to you as you would probably find it hard to get a blood stained rug (or would you) Blood Stained Bath Mat

Now that you have chosen your rugs and shower curtain it’s time to pick out some toilet seat covers and some other little bath and body things to keep the ambiance flowing, in your bathroom. Toilet seat covers aren’t a necessity, however they are inexpensive, they add color and they keep your toilet heads from getting dirty faster and hold less germs. Aside from this toilet seat covers are convenient and hassle free.  OK so I couldn’t find a blood stained toilet seat cover, which did surprise me especially when I found the shower curtain and mat so instead ive gone for ducks.  Ducks are good:

You can also add hand towels that match the colors of your rugs, curtain and seat cover. In addition to the items that were previously discussed you can add little things to accent your bathroom. Antibacterial soaps that have a perfume type smell are always great for family and guests, scented lotions such as lavender, coconut, musk etc are great and provide a touch of class. You can also add perfumed soaps if you want to shake things up a bit.

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