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Wednesday, 19 December 2012
Christmas 2012
We're all getting into the festive spirit here at Bathroom City. Throughout the year we may appear to you as simple web pages, articles and nice bathroom pictures...but we are in fact real people!
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Friday, 14 December 2012
The Spy Bathroom
This bathroom in Milwaukee is part of a spy-themed bar called 'The Safe House'.
Amazingly, a trip to the toilet in this place could lead to a full blown adventure, as the bar hosts a maze of twists, turns, misleading doors and hidden passages.
You eventually reach your destination behind a fake bookshelf where you must provide the secret password...Not for the weak bladdered mind you!
Check out the full article here.
Amazingly, a trip to the toilet in this place could lead to a full blown adventure, as the bar hosts a maze of twists, turns, misleading doors and hidden passages.
You eventually reach your destination behind a fake bookshelf where you must provide the secret password...Not for the weak bladdered mind you!
Check out the full article here.
The BC Designs Boat Bath
As our end of year/January sale commences we have slashed a
huge number of our prices, giving you the opportunity to purchase products
which previously you may have clicked straight past.
If you've got the space, a freestanding bath could be one of
the many solutions you’ve looked straight past. Both traditional and
contemporary freestanding baths can be a pricey option when designing your new
bathroom installation, but our huge cuts give you the chance to grab luxury
items at bargain prices.
One of our most popular, premium designs is the Boat Bath
from BC Designs. The elite brand is renowned for its high quality craftsmanship
and market leading innovation, providing a range which spans traditional
grandeur and contemporary chic.
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| The Boat Bath oozes class in any setting |
The versatile Boat Bath captures the essence of yesteryear
while toning down some of the classical features to allow for a freestanding
bath which harmonises with both traditional and contemporary interiors.
With its sleek design, double skinned acrylic structure and
now affordable price, the Boat Bath combines utmost style and durability at a
bargain price, ideal for larger bathrooms in need of a touch of class.
Make sure you peruse our sale and check out some of the
luxurious items we have on offer. The BC Designs Boat Bath is just one of many
unique concepts that we have on sale, so why not fill your stocking with a new
bathroom today!
For more information about our latest sale then check out our January Sale blog or go directly to our website.
Thursday, 13 December 2012
Movember Summary
As you may have seen, Bathroom City
As well as raising awareness we also managed to raise just
over £50 for men’s health issues thanks to our Facebook and Twitter campaigns.
We’d like to say a big thank you to those donated. Roll on
next November for more moustache fuelled antics!
Check out our gallery of pictures from the month...
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Friday, 30 November 2012
As Movember Ends Our Sale Begins
Our Movember adventures are finally at an end, each one of
our staff growing ridiculous facial hair in the name of charity (and secretly
because they wanted to).
Finally we can shave off these itchy manifestations and
finally becoming socially acceptable after 4 long weeks. Fortunately we managed
to raise a bit of money for charity, so it was all worth it. Thank you to those who donated!
You’ll be pleased to here that we’re now launching our end
of year sale which goes right through until the end of January!
We understand that nobody wants the hassle of installing a
bathroom so close to Christmas and so provide a service which enables you to
hold your products for up to 3 months with just a 20% deposit.
So, if your thinking of a new bathroom for the new year then
Bathroom City
Please make sure you Like our Facebook page for further exclusive offers over the festive period.
Monday, 26 November 2012
Bratwurst, Bullring and bathrooms! Come and pay us a visit the Christmas
People travel from far and wide to experience Birmingham ’s German
market, as well as the wealth of shopping the second city has to offer,
including the Bullring, Mailbox and Jewellery Quarter.
With so much to see and do, we don’t want our customers
missing out, and have devised an ingenious way for you to spend Christmas in
merry Brum. If you’re looking to make a purchase in the new year, Bathroom City
Firstly, our January sale begins December 15th so
you can get the new year’s prices right now. Secondly, we can hold your
bathroom suite for up 3 months with a small 20% deposit. Finally, were offering
a three different vouchers to help with your purchase, simply follow the link,
print them off and bring them in the store or site the reference over the
phone.
We’d love you to come visit us and make your Christmas
shopping experience complete with a new bathroom for your new year, plus we’ll
play your petrol with our gift vouchers – come an experience Birmingham in all its festive glory –
Bratwurst, beer, Bullring and bathrooms!
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Friday, 23 November 2012
Bathroom City Movember! Please Donate!
At
In an attempt to “change the face of men’s health” Bathroom City
Sporting a range of styles including the English gent, biker
and street urchin/tramp, each member of our staff (with the ability to grow
facial hair) has made a gallant effort to look like a bit of a prat this month
in the name of charity.
Of course without sponsors our efforts will go unrewarded so
we are now looking for your help. Please check out our Mo space, and Facebook
to donate to a great cause.
Also, every 10 new Facebook likes we get the “Facebook fund”
(our boss) will donate £5 to Movember, so get liking and sharing!
Mo Space: http://uk.movember.com/team/910465
Friday, 9 November 2012
What is the future of bathroom entertainment?
It seems that technology is the order of the day, with many
publications, news stories and social media being geared towards gaming,
albeit, the future of gaming.
With a buzz of activity surrounding computer game releases,
the future of consoles and smart TVs, we felt it appropriate to take a look at
how new technology could find its way into the humble bathroom.
The bathroom is an escape from the hustle and bustle of
modern life, a peaceful haven where you can divulge your senses, so it could be
deemed slightly taboo to incorporate high tech gadgets and gizmos into your
bathing experience.
With that said, a lot of people use television and computer
games to unwind, and combining the two could be a dream come true for many.
These state of the art additions cannot span as far as the
entertainment systems found in the living and bedrooms, due to the harsher
conditions they must live in, but still provide ample brain melting facilities.
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| The Luxurite Legend Series Digital Mirror TV |
For example, the Luxurite Legend Series HD Ready, Digital,
Silver Mirror Bathroom TV comes in a range of sizes and combines all the
functions of a regular unit with an added twist.
Purpose built for the bathroom environment, the stylish
television is designed to withstand the perils of the bathroom environment and
– when turned off – transforms into a contemporary mirror, perfect for that
subtle contemporary edge.
Moreover, the Tilevision widescreen TV combines a heated
glass screen and remote control, allowing the TV to be used in high humidity
such as hot tubs, bathrooms and swimming pools – for us, the idea of watching TV
while in a hot tub is heaven.
With past exploits in bathroom video games, we already know
that the future is bright for toilet technology. It wasn’t long ago since we
saw Sega develop urinal-mounted video game Toylet over in Japan .
So how about the two combined? We have smart TVs in the
living room, heat resistant TVs in the bathroom and top developers like Sega
creating games for the toilet; could this be the beginning of a bright future
for Bathroom entertainment? The rubber duck won't get a look in any more...
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
Our £10 Gift Voucher: making accessories accessible
We've got three gift vouchers available through our
website and Facebook page, and we’d love you to take full advantage of them.
As they range in value, we thought we’d write a blog post
regarding our £10 voucher. The £10 voucher has a minimum spend limit of £45, which is
relatively low, allowing you the versatility to maybe purchase an item you
might not usually buy.
Bathroom accessories can sometimes be a difficult purchase –
they’re products you don’t necessarily wish to buy – like petrol, you seem to
get minimum enjoyment from their basic functions.
Some accessories on the other hand can really brighten up
your new installation, add storage, and in some cases, be a quirky focal point.
At Bathroom
City
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| How the right selection of accessories can contribute to style and storage |
As customers, we often steer clear of paying over the odds for basics such as towel rails or robe hooks - sometimes we settle for budget
accessories which don’t stand the test of time in either style or durability:
having to replace them before you know it.
That said, with our £10 gift voucher you could make a
purchase on an accessory which will tick the above boxes. An illuminated mirror
for example, is a distinct style choice which can be the focal point of your
suite.
The Hex Illuminated Mirror is the perfect choice for adding
light and practicality to the bathroom, and, with its affordable price tag will
provide a luxury contemporary look for a low price – a great choice when
purchased with a gift voucher.
Moreover, the Elite Illuminated Round Mirror provides an
alternate contemporary design, with its circular design and inset lighting; the
mirror could be the eye catching product to finish your bathroom.
Proper Bathroom storage is often replaced by the
practicalities provided by the basin, top of the toilet and other shelf-shaped
entities. These quick fixes often lead to toothpaste stains, cluttered sides
and an all round manifestation of dusty unused bathroom products that need
throwing away.
One of the best ways to keep your bathroom clean and in
check is buy purchasing a bath and shower caddy. These simple but elegant
solutions come at a small price but offer big advantages to space and storage,
ideal for cluttered bathrooms.
The Multi Function Bathroom Shelf is just £99 and provides
all the space needed to home your bathroom essentials, de-cluttering and also
offering an integrated mirror, towel rail, tumbler holder and soap holder – all
you need for a clean practical suite.
For a more personalised look, try combining a number of
cheaper accessories, such as a tumbler holder, soap holder and soap dispenser, to create your perfect selection of practicalities – Bathroom City has a full range on offer that will
help to keep your basin area looking tidy and functional.
Finally, high quality toilet seats are often overlooked for
cheaper options, but again, purchasing from one of our top brands will guarantee
you long lasting appeal – so go on, take a look at those accessories you skip
past with the added bonus of our £10 gift voucher, we've made some of our more expensive
accessories accessible.
To get your free gift voucher visit www.facebook.com/bathroomcity
Thursday, 1 November 2012
Exclusive Gift Voucher!
‘Tis the season to be jolly! We’re already getting into the
festive spirit by offering anyone who’s visited our showroom, website or bought
from us an exclusive gift voucher.
As a big thank you to everyone’s show an interest, we’re
offering an exclusive deal through our Facebook page:
At Bathroom
City
So, if you’re looking to start 2013 with a brand new
bathroom, why look elsewhere? At Bathroom
City
All that’s left for you to do is come and pay us a visit! We
also have exclusive petrol vouchers available through our website if you would
like to visit either of our two showrooms direct.
Friday, 26 October 2012
We are looking for writers!
Currently we are working on a shiny new blog, it won’t replace
this one, it will be an alternative place to share bathroom design ideas and we’re
looking for guest authors to write us content.
If you’d like to get involved, get in touch! We can’t wait
to show off our new website and delve deeper into contemporary trends and
designs.
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
From Bedroom to Bathroom
When looking for a luxury bathroom suite, you may trawl the
internet or catalogues for ideas and often see bathroom furniture, freestanding
baths etc installed in huge rooms; selling you that dream suite.
Generally, these huge spaces seem far from the ones inside
your home, your current bathroom possibly much smaller or an entirely different
shape to the rooftop New York
apartments complete with Jacuzzi and sauna found in brochures.
Of course, this doesn't necessarily mean that your home
cannot mimic these dream concepts. Your current bathroom maybe compact but what
about the spare bedroom? Is there a room in your house that lays dormant? Maybe
your children have flown from the nest or perhaps your home office is simply
collecting cobwebs.
Just because a room has been labelled a bedroom or office doesn't mean that the space has to provide that function until the end of time,
so why not convert it into your dream bathroom?
Firstly, before you start removing your carpet or wallpaper,
in order for your new bathroom to meet with water by-laws and building
regulations, you must first contact your water supplier and building regulation
officer for approval and possible advice on your conversion: that completed,
you can set to work on building your catalogue fantasy.
Secondly, find a decent plumber, you will have to re-route
the water supply and waste pipes. Waste disposal can be cleverly adjusted by using
a macerator and pump, again an experienced plumber is all that is required.
Build up of condensation can spoil a bathroom within a
relatively short period of time as it builds up damp and condensation which can
lead to even worse problems. Ventilation is key, especially in rooms with no
windows so make sure you invest in an extractor fan.
Finally, if you are looking to install a large cast iron
bath, whirlpool or particularly robust units then make sure your floor can
withstand the weight, especially in upstairs rooms and loft conversions – nobody
wants to fall through the ceiling while in the tub.
Now it’s time to live the dream, with so much space on offer
you can create the sumptuous (yet heavily ‘photoshopped’) look you desire. Bathroom
City has a full range of high end products, perfect for filling those larger
spaces, everything from Jacuzzi whirlpools to versatile Pelipal vanity units, so
come and check us out!
Friday, 19 October 2012
Soma to run Birmingham half marathon for Cancer Research!
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| Soma has now lost the moustache for a more aerodynamic look |
Long serving Bathroom
City
Soma has worked at Bathroom
City for 9 years and we are all
supporting him in the 13.1 mile trek around the heart of Birmingham .
Keen runner Soma, has competed in 10 previous marathons and
is hoping to raise as much money as possible this Sunday October 21st
for Cancer Research – a charity very close to his heart since his uncle passed
away.
The marathon will be televised on channel 5 and donations
can be given through http://running.cancerresearchuk.org/.
Please give generously and support Soma!
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
Turn antique or old furniture into contemporary bathroom chic
Of course, our showroom is full to the brim with vanity
units, storage cabinets and basin stands, for any bathroom suite, Bathroom City
We understand though that certain bathroom designs deserve
more attention, and sometimes a truly unique look needs a feature from outside
the showroom.
Both traditional and contemporary suites can utilise this
look, maybe a quirky vanity unit or magnificent mirror could be the key to
turning your dream bathroom into paradise.
Is your house a treasure trove of ‘unwanted’ furniture? The
garage often hides antique delights, perfect for giving an overhaul and
sticking in the bathroom: you can turn furniture that you once hid away into
the focal point of your bathroom suite.
Sound good? First things first is to find the right piece of
furniture. Find something that suits your particular needs, whether its
storage, style or size, the beauty of converting an older piece of furniture is
that the possibilities are endless.
Not being limited by what you see in a showroom gives you
the opportunity to pick furniture which may not necessarily be bathroom
furniture. For example, an old dresser can be easily converted into a vanity
unit with plenty of storage, while a bedside table could be the perfect
solution for a cloakroom basin stand.
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| A converted dresser: traditional and practical |
After selecting your furniture to convert, have a think
about the colour scheme or features which will make it fit nicely with your
current interior, take into account the bath, toilet, cabinets that you may
have installed or plan to install.
Secondly, begin sanding! If you are changing the colour of
the unit, you need to sand off the original finish. It’s monotonous and hard
work but its well worth it to get the finish you desire, also consider sanding
polished gold handles for a more rustic look.
Next up, are you installing a basin? Make sure you cut a
whole that will fit your chosen basin snuggly with ample room for piping (this
also should be taken into consideration when choosing your furniture).
Finally, make it unique! Think outside the box, there are
thousands of ways to customise your furniture into truly original designs; try
tiling the top of the unit for a hard wearing finish that matches your bathroom
tiles. On the other hand you could completely change the finish with a brand
new work top i.e. replacing wood with a stunning marble top.
If you have any ideas about converting your old furniture
then please let us know, or, if you have done it yourself, send us some
pictures and we’ll be glad to post them online.
Thursday, 4 October 2012
Bathroom Design No Nos
Next to kitchens, bathrooms are the room that will add the
most value to your home. The most important thing to remember when remodeling
your bathroom is to do it at the right cost.
You don’t want to get everything at the cheapest rate possible, but you
don’t want to spend so much that you don’t see any return on your investment
either. Here are a few things you can do
to make sure you’re improving the value of your home, not diminishing it.
Do not carpet your bathroom.
Not only is this an unappealing design, but carpet holds moisture. If your bathroom is holding moisture it’s
likely that it’s also holding mould and mildew.
Putting carpet in your bathroom is definitely a remodelling mistake.
It’s no secret that when in use bathrooms become stuffy and
moist. Don’t make the mistake of
forgetting to provide your bathroom with proper ventilation. If your bathroom isn’t properly ventilated,
again, you will find yourself suffering from mold and mildew in your bathroom.
Using fiberglass in your bathroom is also a bad idea. Fiberglass is relatively cheap and will break
easily. Instead provide your bathroom
with porcelain, stainless steel, or tile.
While none of these materials are fool proof, they are certainly the
most durable and stain resistant. This
makes them great options for your bathroom décor.
Bright colors are an additional bathroom faux pas. Your bathroom should be neutral colors. The bathroom is a place for relaxation so
having a bright color will decrease the value of this room. While you need to keep the bathroom relaxed,
make sure it’s not too dark. This is
where you get ready in the morning so it’s important to make sure there is an
appropriate amount of light to make morning routines easier.
Overcrowding your bathroom is another no no. It can be hard to fit everything you want in
a bathroom because generally they’re a small space. Trying to cram everything into your bathroom
will make the space even smaller and more difficult to use. Having a spot for everything is a good way to
eliminate this problem. Having a lot of open counter space will make your
bathroom seem bigger so try to put everything away. His and hers sinks are
another waste of space and an unnecessary item that make your bathroom look
smaller. The need for two sinks is
seldom, especially when you start seeing all the water it uses.
Water efficiency is another big consideration to make when
remodeling your bathroom. Today, there are many types of sinks and toilets that
have water saving technology. This will
save you a lot of money in the long run and definitely increase the value of
your bathroom.
Remember these no nos when you’re remodeling your home and
you won’t have to fret over poorly designed and functioning bathroom. The value
of your home will increase if you take the proper bathroom remodel measures.
Friday, 28 September 2012
Japanese Toilet Technology: the future?
Like when Bin Men refer to themselves as Refuse Collectors
or media students call themselves freelancers, the Japanese toilet provides a
top of the range function for a job which is pretty dull and thankless.
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| A rather thorough control panel, but what does it mean? |
If you’ve had the pleasure to visit Japan you may
have noticed their technology seems fair in advance to our own, similarly, you
may have noticed that the toilets display a range of functions which could be
deemed slightly pretentious.
We are all aware of what the standard procedure for a trip
to the toilet in the UK
entails and it’s pretty simple, but on exploring the delights that Japan
has to offer, it seems rather prehistoric in comparison.
On encountering one of these technological marvels, after
performing the ‘simple bit’ you are then left with a control panel of options,
with each button displaying an undecipherable symbol.
With, your most sensitive areas at stake it may seem rather
daunting which to press first; single square? Line of dots? Two lines of dots?
Each symbol evoking a mass of confusion, you settle for one at random and are
treated to a jet of water followed by a blow dry!
Nice? That technology maybe slightly shocking at first but
at least it serves a purpose and it’s not too far from the common bidet; bar
the fact a bidet doesn’t take you by surprise. Let’s move on to some more interesting
technological advances in Japanese toilet tech.
The Otohime, or ‘Sound Princess’ is a technology that could
only be pioneered by the Japanese. Ever been in a situation where, under no
circumstances can passers by hear your toilet activity? Whether a poor diet or
painful exit is to blame, Japanese ladies have to endure this rather
embarrassing feat day in day out.
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| The Sound Princess: activated by movement or frantic waving |
The Sound Princess provides a rather unconvincing flushing
sound to mask the fact that you’re producing some of the most humiliating
sounds the human body is capable of; saving water from extensive flushing and
saving your integrity.
Moreover, in the words of George Orwell, ‘Big Brother is
watching you’ and the next piece of technology we discovered could be deemed
indecently ‘probing’. Through innocent eyes, the idea of a toilet examining
your outgoings for blood pressure, body fat and sugar levels, and sending them
straight to your doctor, is an in genius invention which will allow us all to
live long a bountiful lives.
On the other hand, if the doctor can gain your information,
then potentially the authorities can, and nothing could be worse then being
arrested for a crime you didn’t poo!
So next time you look down at that ever confusing control
panel after devouring six trays of sushi and a pint of Saki, remember what may
lurk beneath, and just stick with the bidet.
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Thursday, 27 September 2012
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Thursday, 20 September 2012
Happy Camper? We Certainly Are!
The world has a lot to offer, beautiful scenery, culture,
people, food and drink, the list goes on. In this day in age it has never been
so easy to explore the many earthly delights on offer, but sometimes we are
bound by money, travel and accommodation restrictions.
After attending Busfest this year, we discovered a brand new
company which is breaking those boundaries: Leisure Hubs...
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Leisure Hubs is a van customisation company which
concentrates on producing high quality furniture and innovative technologies
for your van interior, giving you the ability to take to the open road with all
the conveniences of your home.
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| The interior |
Van customisation isn’t a new concept, but more often then
not, fully bespoke vans are made from low quality materials at home by
passionate van owners; not by experienced professionals looking to originate
unique style.
It looked to us like the Leisure Hubs furniture was made
from very high quality materials, with a kitchen unit with working water,
coffee machine, sink, storage and a bed but the feature which really impressed
us and the many other bystanders was their integrated shower.
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| Integrated shower |
We could see more than one use for the shower, not just
great fro keeping yourselves clean while traveling the open road but also great
for washing dogs after walks, surfboards and other equipment which could stain
your interior on the travel home.
If you like the sound of this design concept and enjoy the
idea of this compact, comfortable concept then be sure to keep and eye on the
progression of Leisure Hubs who are launching their ‘No Compromise Camper’ on
October 16th 2012 at the Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeisureHubs
Website: http://www.leisurehubs.com/
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
Treat Your Partner with a Romantic Bath
They say romance is dead. We say romance is only dead if you
kill it: so why not try and keep your love life alive by adding a small gesture
in the bathroom area…a romantic bath.
Nobody wants to be seduced while surrounded by limescale
covered taps, dirty marks around the bath or last weeks pants lying on the
floor. To create the perfect romantic setting it is crucial that the bathroom
is not only free of grime but also free of clutter, in the words of Jerry
Seinfeld: “Tub is love”, meaning, if you’re cleaning the bath before your other
half is coming round, you must be in love with them.
Not too hot and not too cold is the key ingredient. Nothing
could be more of a mood killer then getting in a bath which makes you sweaty
and uncomfortable or a freezing cold bath which gives you pneumonia. Make sure
you don’t run the water too early and risk it getting cold: you don’t want to
be standing in awkward silence desperately trying to get the water to optimum
temperature.
So far we’ve covered the basics: clean, check, bath run,
check. Now it’s time to add the romance. If you have an understanding of what
aromas that tantalise your
other half’s senses then add a concoction of bath salts and oils to suit there
needs, by this we mean lavender and plant oils to relax; if the only aroma you
know your partner enjoys is the smell of sizzling bacon please don’t feel the
need to add it to your romance potion, think therapeutic. Also, add bubbles,
bath beads, even the age old formula of rose petals to make your bath a visual
delight.
It is not
just the inside of the bath which needs decorating, try adding scented candles
around the bath and switch off the lights for a truly romantic vibe. You could
also add a bath pillow inside the bath to make it more comfortable, you can get
a bath pillow for under £5 from a decent retailer: a small price to pay for
such a nice gesture.
Sound good
so far? Why not try adding a bit of music? Of course, the sounds of Motorhead
is not an appropriate choice when sinking into a deep warm bath, but a bit of
easy listening can go a long way, and you will have your partner in heaven
until their fingers turn to prunes.
End on a
high. Don’t leave your partner wondering aimlessly around the house naked
trying to find a clean towel; make sure there are towels and a bathrobe waiting
for them afterwards.
We hope
you’ve enjoyed our brief guide: there is much more you can do to personalise
your partners romantic experience, add alcohol, massage etc, just customise it
to their tastes and put some thought into it and let romance blossom!
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Friday, 31 August 2012
Feature Washbasins: Not To Be Overlooked
Some people believe the bathroom to be of relative
insignificance in the home, simply a place to wash, bath and do your business;
some rarely even take care of the little boys room.
At Bathroom
City
Many features of the modern bathroom are often overlooked as
a style choice and are regularly over shadowed by more significant home
purchases.
A cleverly designed bathroom really can inspire your guests
and a combination of the right furniture and sanitaryware can create a relaxed
ambience which is second to none in the home.
One of the many overlooked bathroom essentials is the washbasin.
Often selected purely on price, simplicity and the ability to merge with
current bathroom furniture, the wash basin rarely gets a look in when spending
your ‘luxury item’ fund (not that everyone has one of course).
A feature basin can drastically alter the look of your
bathroom, and turn a functional design idea into an ore-inspiring luxurious
concept, reminiscent of a top hotel, spa or health club.
‘I’d love a bathroom like that’ is regularly uttered with
disappointment on leaving a hotel: so why not give it a go? The range of
feature basins from Kohler is a great way to start.
With elegant vessel, undercounter, console, cast iron and
ceramic washbasins, the range of Kohler products offers both timeless
traditional designs reminiscent of Edwardian or Victorian grandeur as well as
unique contemporary chic to impress your guests.
Capturing light in your suite and offering a head turning
elegance, the Lavinia, Facet, Mirovia, Briolette and Pallene vessels are a
clear glass look which captures the luxury of the vessel basin with a highly
detailed design.
On the other hand, for a sumptuous ceramic vessel basin, the
Nepal and Persia design
offer a highly detailed hand crafted design, for a more decorative, elegant
look.
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| Antilia Wading Pool |
Moreover, for a simple yet effective clear glass concept
which oozes class, the Antilia Wading Pool glass is a hand crafted clear glass
concept with light capturing characteristics that resemble water in various
physical forms.
If a vessel basin isn’t you cup of tea, then maybe an
undercounter basin offering a similar shape recessed subtly into a countertop
or piece of furniture maybe your ideal solution.
The Lilies Lore cast bronze undercounter vessel basin is a
traditional design which captures the essence of yesteryear with its
beautifully engraved bronze basin, while the Kallos under counter basin is a
highly detailed glass vessel basin which captures light in your suite and
exudes contemporary vogue.
For the ultimate undercounter
design, the Marrakesh
countertop and Camber basin offers four different combinations of basin
and countertop each providing a luxury design with meticulous attention to
detail crafted from china, ideally finished with any of Kohler’s wall mounted
brassware.
Simple shapes with extravagant
detailing can make the humble undercounter a focal point in your bathroom suite
and promise an unrivalled look which oozes class.
Finally, for a grand look while
maintaining timeless tradition which will create an unforgettable bathroom
look, a console basin is a sophisticated design with extravagance by the bucket
load.
Chrome legs support the Kathryn
Console Table which is an elegant look, combining a fireclay console top and
stylish square tapered chrome legs.
Alternatively, for a more
traditional look the traditional Kathryn console table with mitred corners sits
splendidly on octagonal chrome legs which exude class and capture classic
Edwardian grandeur.
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| Kathryn Console Table |
Whatever you decide, try not to
overlook the humble washbasin, it can really define your bathroom interior and
make a good bathroom great. If you would like more information on the exclusive
Kohler range that we stock then contact us through www.bathroomcity.co.uk and drop us an
email, phone call or even pop into one of our showrooms.
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Toilet Books
What exactly is a toilet book? For some reason, embedded into our culture, is the idea that some literature is simply absorbed best while on the loo.
What separates these books from the rest we don't know, but why not check out comedian Stewart Lee's take on the infamous 'Toilet Book'?
www.bathroomcity.co.uk
What separates these books from the rest we don't know, but why not check out comedian Stewart Lee's take on the infamous 'Toilet Book'?
www.bathroomcity.co.uk
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Renovating Your 'One Pound Home' On Budget
Your ears may have pricked up at the term ‘one pound house’
recently, as the scheme is being put in place in the UK to help out lower income
families.
Of course, ‘one pound house’ isn’t necessarily true, one
pound gives you the right to control the property but not actually live in it.
To put it simply, one pound, gives you ‘the right to buy’ a
property in the future at a fixed price: if a property is £90,000 it will
remain that price exclusively for you over the next 3 years.
This gives people the chance to renovate old buildings, make
profit or a family home, and get on the property ladder.
With all this talk of home renovation at a cost, we thought
it necessary to add a few tips of our own concerning the bathroom area.
The first way to save on your bathroom is D.I.Y. Of course,
don’t take on plumbing or electrical jobs if you’re not fully qualified, but
simple jobs like removing wallpaper or old installations can be done with the
right advice, a bit of common sense and a lot of motivation.
This not only saves you money but also makes it a lot easier
to calculate home much professional man power is needed for a job, for example:
if a wall is covered in broken tiles and a tiler has to remove them before they
start work, it costs a lot more for them to do that job then it does for you.
In other words, any cleaning, painting or job that requires
mindless smashing, do it yourself: don’t pay someone ten pounds an hour to do
it.
Moreover, your second biggest expenditure is materials, and
on a budget it is difficult to acquire luxury materials like marble
countertops.
If you are renovating your one pound property to live, then
why not try a simple lino on your bathroom floor, it is affordable and can be
used as a temporary solution until you have enough money for a more durable
finish.
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| Jax Tara Round Surface Top Basin available at Bathroom City |
Another money saving alternative is to check out local car
boot sales or antique stores to find a second hand vanity unit, which will not
only be cheap, but give tons of character to your room. Try looking for a
vintage style cupboard and simply add a surface top basin such as the Jax Tara
Round Surface
Top Basin
Bathroom essentials such as the toilet and bath can be
easily acquired in sales, or as ‘seconds’ as long as the item doesn’t have any
major defects and, if kept simple, you can gain a modern timeless look at an
affordable price.
At Bathroom
City
Remember when renovating your home, think of resale, and
keep it simple, modern luxury usually stems from minimalism, so choose simple
items with a clean cut look: as long as you keep things clean and don’t clutter
with unnecessary accessories, a basic bathroom design will always be a winner.
Monday, 13 August 2012
Bathroom City’s beginners guide to cocktails
We agree that a sumptuous hot tub or whirlpool bath can be
the perfect luxury after a long hard day at work. As hot bubbles rise and
massage your muscles, there really is no better way to unwind. With all this
heat though, isn’t it right we accompanied a Jacuzzi with a delicious cool
drink? Hot tubs can be enjoyed alone or with friends, either way, a few cheeky
cocktails are always a delicious and sometimes eventful accompaniment to your
Jacuzzi experience: so this blog is aimed at those who like the richer things
in life…A beginners guide to cocktails.
Mojito
The word Mojito rolls off the tongue, makes you sound
cultured and is often ordered abroad after a few drinks purely for the name
rather than the taste but, if your not totally inebriated, you will discover
that a Mojito is actually a refreshing beverage and more than worthy to join
you in the hot tub.
2 parts white rum
1 part lime juice
Top up soda water
10 mint sprigs
1 part ice cubes
1 lime slice
1 table spoon of sugar
Often over shadowed by more glamorous cocktails, while
drinking abroad, the Long Island Ice Tea is very refreshing, and although the
phrase “I got smashed on Long Island Ice Tea last night” is not often heard uttered
around holiday resorts, the delicious half sister of the quintessential English
cupper packs quite a punch.
½ part gin
½ part white rum
½ part tequila
1 part vodka
½ part triple sec
Top up cola
Dash of lime juice
Dash of lemon juice
5 ice cubes
1 lemon wedge
Dash of sugar syrup
Margarita
A simple classic which is often
the culprit for the occasional holiday disaster but even more often the
instigator of great times as well as being pretty damn tasty to boot.
1 part Tequila
1 part Triple sec
1 part Lime juice
Pina Colada
Again, another cocktail usually
purchased to make you feel more exotic, the Pina Colada, when enjoyed before
your taste buds haven’t been destroyed by an insane concoction of Belgium lager,
Sambuca, Absinthe and Bombay Saphire (maybe not the latter) is actually a
delicious concoction of coconut and pineapple.
2 parts gold rum
1 teaspoon cream of coconut
Dash of cream
3 parts pineapple juice
1 orange slice
Screaming Orgasm
The Screaming Orgasm is the wild
card, certainly not a cocktail classic and has a slightly risqué name which
hopefully doesn’t cause any offence to our readers, but it is worth mentioning
due to its simple ingredients which can be found in any self respecting drinks
cabinet.
1 part vodka
½ part Kahlua
1 ½ parts Bailey’s Irish Cream
That concludes our brief guide to cocktails,
remember ‘parts’ can be judged on whether you wish your Jacuzzi experience to
be pleasant or for you to be paralytic. Drink safe and enjoy the tub.
Friday, 10 August 2012
Be Inspired to Design
Want to reinvent
your bathroom but have no inspiration? Keep looking at those dull lifeless
walls and can’t seem to fathom a design? It’s difficult to begin designing a
bathroom suite, without a keen eye for interior design; it may seem like a
daunting process.
Not everybody is
a top designer, and sometimes it takes a good showroom, sales person or just
somebody who knows the field, for you to start visualising your dream suite.
If you are one
of these people, you are not alone, everybody finds it difficult to imagine a
personal ideal, even top designers. This blog is aimed to get those creative
juices flowing and looks at some of the worlds finest bathroom designs. Some of
them may feel worlds away from your current suite, but any look is possible with
the right eye and inspiration.
Southern Ocean Lodge , Australia
This designer
hotel can be found in Kangaroo Island
Australia
Of course, the
stunning view plays a key role in its overall beauty, but this style of bathroom
can be easily acquired in your own home, it’s a simple freestanding bath and
basins right?
By ignoring the
luxurious nature of the suite and the bank breaking price tag, if you take the
essence of the suite, a combination of real wood vanities, wooden features and
minimal freestanding bath, the bathroom is in fact a simple design possibility
for a standard home.
If you check out
our freestanding bath range, we are sure you will find a design that could kick
start your new suite, and moreover, check out the Pelipal range, you will
discover a host of vanity units and double basins which capture a similar
effect to this striking luxury suite.
Freestanding baths: http://www.bathroomcity.co.uk/prodlist1.asp?sc=53&page=all
Pelipal range: http://www.bathroomcity.co.uk/brand-pelipal.asp
Lime Wood
Located in the
Again,
simplicity is key, and the bathroom is a traditional freestanding bath, lit up
by the sumptuous natural light of the outdoors, making the space grow and exude
elegance; maybe that is something to take on board in the development of your
own suite?
Freestanding baths: http://www.bathroomcity.co.uk/prodlist1.asp?sc=53&page=all
Clos du Lethe
In
While
most opt for a freestanding bath, the Clos du Lethe has developed a wet room.
Wet
rooms are the epitome of simplicity, no panels, no trays, just a simple shower
kit and the appropriate tiling.
Amongst
showering facility the bath holds a similar look, and hotel’s owner, searched
long and hard to find the exact copper pipe to drill into the farmhouse’s age
old walls, in order to fill the bath in just two minutes.
Why
not check out some of our contemporary shower kits on our website and begin
developing a similar idea of your own?
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