The shower is a crucial element to any bathroom and careful consideration needs to be taken in order to select the right shower for your bathroom. Take time to consider just how a new shower enclosure will fit into the space available and not just what fancy extra features it may have. Ensure that it will compliment the rest of your bathroom or en-suite area.

Budget has to play the most important impact on the type of shower enclosure that you will choose, but often it could be worth waiting for a few extra months to get the dream shower enclosure of your choice. Naturally we would all love luxury designer showers, large bath tubs, hot tubs and more in our bathroom but space restrictions and budget restrictions prevent us. You can still get a great shower for your bathroom though even if you are living on a budget. If you are installing a whole new bathroom or a new suite into an existing bathroom then make sure you plan the layout of your bathroom carefully. This will ensure that you get the most out of your bathroom space.

Jan 10 201217:20 pm

With VitrA it’s all about inspiration and the Designer Matrix Countertop Circular Washbasin is certainly an inspired piece of design. VitrA employs a large in-house design studio and collaborates with a world-class array of acclaimed industrial designers.

This stylish designer basin has one tap hole to allow a choice of stunning looking mixer taps and the design displays a breakthrough with its clean and angular forms, which with rounded contours allows you to shape the bathroom to your own design. It’s a stylistic and creative look with endless possibilities. In common with most Vitra product the Matrix countertop basin is manufactured from fine fire clay, with VitrA anti-bacterial glaze coating in pure whit finish.

Jan 05 201217:04 pm

Contemporary bathroom suites add both chic style and modern luxury to your home. Your personal design plan may include a sleek walk-in shower, a round bath which may include the added feature of a whirlpool or Jacuzzi. You might, if you have the space, choose a freestanding bath such as the Adamsez Signature fs free standing bath which is one of the most spacious double-ended baths the company has to offer. Adamsez freestanding baths are the finest on the market place, Made with absolute attention to detail they have a lifetime guarantee and have been skilfully designed for comfortable bathing and cutting edge appearance.

To complete your renovation we offer a wide variety of sinks and toilets such as pedestal sinks and sinks that mount right onto the wall are nice features in a contemporary bathroom. The toilet, a necessary fixture of any bathroom, can add fresh style if you choose a unique design. With today’s modern bathroom products, your bathroom suite will be anything but boring.

Jan 03 201212:34 pm

VitrA has been manufacturing ceramic sanitary ware since its origins in 1942 when the company began its life in a tiny back-street workshop in Turkey. The company’s award winning designs are inspired by the genial and lavish Turkish hammam culture, which is part of the Turkish way of life that is based around spending quality time doing things that feed the soul. Vitra bathrooms are more than just bathrooms; they are part of a home’s living space where an individual can enjoy some proper ‘me’ time. For this reason, comfort and practicality are at the forefront of VitrA’s inspirational designs.

The Vitra Layton bathroom suite is one the many that was inspired by this culture and the comprehensive offer includes: Washbasin and pedestal, WC Pan, seat and cover including chrome hinges complete with cistern and fittings, Optima Shower Bath front panel and shower screen and is available in White, Pergamon and Soft Cream.

Dec 27 201112:54 pm

All electric showers draw water direct from a cold mains domestic supply and heat it as it is used. This way they only heat the water that you need, not a whole tank full of water good for the environment and economically for you, but still with great performance. Most electric showers come complete with a variable power setting to give optimum economy, even during summer months, when incoming mains water will have a higher ambient temperature.

You will find a wide range of electric showers to choose from at UK Bathrooms form high wattage super heat models, to a basic low cost item. If you have an en suite area, fitting an electric shower is a great option, with this you can enjoy instantaneous showering, even in the summer when you may not have stored hot water all of the time. The Bristan Joy Black Electric Shower is a modern electric shower in funky gloss black and an 8.5kw heating element which will give a nice hot shower time after time for you and the family.

Dec 22 201116:50 pm

Roca bathroom products are renowned for their quality and classical curvy structure which will be loved by your family members, and they, like you, will enjoy the quality for many years to come. Roca Bathroom portfolio includes both traditional style and modern style bathroom products that expert artisans and craftsmen have designed for every piece of subtle detailing.

Just one of many examples is the Roca Khroma range, which is a unique collection that incorporates colour, texture and design to create a warm and personal, yet bold and avant-garde space. The Khroma range is inspired by bold aesthetics for a versatile and functional bathroom. Supplied in four striking and distinctive colours: passion red, oxygen blue, street grey and silver grey and of course traditional gleaming white. If you’ve ever felt uninspired by plain white bathroom furniture the new Khroma range from Roca is for you.

Dec 21 201112:34 pm

The popularity of freestanding baths is set to continue to grow, becoming more sculptural and just like our Victorian predecessors you can add a big splash of colour by painting the exterior. Traditionally the bathrooms here in the UK can be on the small side so not everyone can have a freestanding bath therefore showering is becoming ever more popular. The ‘P’ shaped shower bath provides the choice between bathing and a spacious shower and will be an important bathing trend for 2012.

Ideal Standard’s latest range is a whole new concept in bathroom design, creating a beautiful and comprehensive collection and is designed by the award winning, Royal Designer for Industry, Robin Levien. The Ideal Standard concept shower bath is supplied as left or right handed and manufactured from Idealform fully reinforced 5mm cast acrylic sheet, a matching bath screen is available as an additional item. The ‘P’ shaped bath offers choice, practical solutions and affordable luxury to everyone.

Dec 20 201116:55 pm

Walk in shower enclosures are a really stylish and convenient option for the modern bathroom. The walk in design allows you to access the shower quickly and conveniently whilst the cutting edge looks ensure that your bathroom looks the part. Walk In shower enclosures are becoming increasingly more popular than ever when people are updating their existing bathrooms. Walk in showers give that extra showering space with no moving parts and the contemporary look will give your bathroom the modern edge.

We have a huge range from which you can choose. From a walk in shower panel in order to create your own size of wet room we can supply panels in a variety of sizes or you can buy a specific size of walk in shower unit. Just one of the many enclosures is the Merlyn Vivid Eight Cube Walk-In Shower Enclosure, which is a complete enclosure including a dedicated shower tray.  Mershield is included as standard. It is a hydrophobic coating for glass and glass like surfaces and repels water when applied to shower enclosures. The coating prevents a build up of limescale and soap deposits and makes the shower glass “Easy to Clean”.

Dec 18 201113:09 pm

Porcelain tiles do not need to be confined to the bathroom; although it is true to say that it’s the room that adapts itself the most readily to them. With the stunning range from Villeroy & Bosch more homes are tiling in selected areas and with underfloor heating, fitting them throughout a home is now becoming more common.

The Villeroy & Bosch Fire and Ice Tiles are one example which lends itself beautifully to the modern home and the glazed porcelain stoneware is one of the toughest tiling finishes available. The metallic effect surfaces with many advantages such as easy-care properties, colour-fastness, R9 slip resistance and rectified, milled edges are available with highly individual colours, copper red, platinum beige and steel grey, give a striking metallic look to any installation. Fire & Ice is a fascinating combination of light and space and the slightly cloudy structure creates a homely effect and gives the surface an added depth.

Dec 17 201110:59 am

Traditional and modern bathroom taps can turn your bathroom into something extravagant. With vibrant chrome finishes our basin and bath taps are sure to give your basin and bath a stunning look. Get the wow factor with chrome matching basin and bath taps with choices from many ranges including taps with lever and cross head handles. Lever handles on our taps make it easy to work the tap, so you can choose what you feel is best for you. Ceramic disc technology results in a durable and high performance bathroom tap addition gone are the days of the dripping tap! The chrome on brass finish gives you a weighty tap which feels and looks robust.

We have one of the biggest ranges of taps and all are at highly competitive prices. Just one of the many bath taps is the Bristan Blade Bath Tap which has the benefit of ceramic disc technology, finished in gleaming chrome, an example of stunningly modern design but with minimalist styling.

Dec 15 201115:36 pm