Bath Shower Home Design

I’ll be the first to admit that based on the number of times a week I say, “oh my god, this thing changed my life,” it would seem as though I’ve had approximately one-million life-altering revelations so far. But, if we’re being honest, I can say that I’ve truly only ever had one. And it wasn’t over the insanely good pizza I ate last week, or the airbrushed-looking foundation I just bought—it was the time I got my skin scrubbed at a Moroccan bath house , and it really, truly, completely changed my life. Or, at least, my skin. When I visited Morocco while studying abroad last spring, I got the chance to go to a hammam, a.k.a. a public bath house , and it was pretty much the most culturally different, eye-opening, and skin-softening experience I’ve ever had. Seriously—my skin felt like a newborn baby’s after being slathered in vaseline and kissed by a bunch of clouds. Think of a hammam like a spa, a public jacuzzi, and a steam room, all rolled into one, mixed with a bunch of nudity. Tho...

Whether you’re going for the minimal classic look or the ritzy boutique hotel style , Kya deLongchamps has all the tips for you to clean up in the bathroom. Traditional or boldly contemporary — as ever it’s in the bathroom that we Irish are willing to take real risks. Pared to its essentials, this is a space that has never looked better, working hard but discreetly, and delivering more than ever to the split millimetre. Simplified lines In contemporary and even traditional bathrooms, design lines are increasingly fuss-free. Showers continue to float in near frameless surrounds with flush trays and tanking solutions embedded beneath tiling , leading the field.  The bath refuses to be bullied out by the water charges, and here’s a big buaile bos for Heritage and their beautiful Japanese style tubs . This new metallic effect double - ended acrylic freestanding bath set against deeply coloured walls , looks fabulous without the weight of a heavy metal, joist-straining monster.  Choose f...

The average small bathrooms in the UK measures just three square metres, but as they are one of the most used rooms in the house, it’s essential to ensure that all of the space is utilised in a redesign. Small rooms can be restrictive but, if you are imaginative, there are ways to make the most of the space you have. Minor alterations, such as raising a windowsill to fit a bath or basin below it, or adding a pocket or folding door, can help. Even rehanging a door to open outwards rather than inwards can save vital inches , meaning that the smallest room can feel more spacious. Here are ideas and examples to help you make even the smallest of spaces feel relaxing . Don’t shy away from using colour and pattern in a small space. In this en suite in a family home in Brighton, a focal point has been made of the floor with Moroccan-style tiles. This adds interest to the room without needing to overwhelm the walls with décor, which can make a small room feel narrower . To make the most of a ...