Author Archives: Paul Dorrington

Waterfall taps

Waterfall taps are taps with an open spout that create a waterfall effect. They’re available for sinks as well as baths. They are currently very popular and they are a stunning, eye-catching addition to any bathroom. They are often made from solid brass and finished with stylish chrome, but come in many different shapes, sizes [...]

Bringing nature into your bathroom

It’s very on trend to bring nature and organic elements into your home. The ability to bring nature into your home has been an ambition that homeowners have strived for over the centuries. For generations humans have loved the natural and organic appeal of elements that make them feel calm and at peace – elements [...]

How to tile a bathroom

Although some people consider leaving it to the professionals, most bathrooms can be tiled in a weekend, even if you have had no previous tiling experience. Before you begin, you will need: · Tile Cutter · Tile Saw · Grout Spreader · Spirit Level · Tile Nibblers · Adhesive Spreader · Tile-Cutting Jig · Gauge [...]

Think you need a big budget to renovate your bathroom?

Apart from kitchens, bathrooms tend to be one of the most expensive rooms in a house to renovate.  This does not need to be the case.  With some careful planning and wise choices the price of renovating the bathroom can be greatly reduced. Resist the urge to move the plumbing.  Forget any grand plans to [...]

Bathroom Renovation – Improve your house price!

Homebuyers often look for rooms that do not require a lot of work.  Bathroom renovation can make the biggest impact on the re-sale value of a house.  The bathroom has increasingly become the room many people focus on to help create the perfect home.  All you need is the right fittings and accessories and you [...]

Bathroom Renovation Planning Tips

For those who have never planned a bathroom renovation, your education starts here. Although you may think replacing your old bathroom with a shiny new one is likely to be pretty simple, you may be surprised with the amount of work involved. Read on for some great tips to help you make the most of [...]

Springtime looks to brighten your bathroom

We all remember the bathrooms of the past.  A bathroom used to be a room with a bath, sink, mirror and maybe even a shower.  A room to house the essential items for personal hygiene. Over the years the bathroom has become more important.  All family members will spend a good deal of time in [...]

How to find the perfect bath

There is no denying that finding the perfect bath is of paramount importance when it comes to the style and practicality of your bathroom. There are so many different factors you must consider to ensure you make the right decision. This post presents the three main attributes you need to take into account. So, let’s [...]

The ultimate guide to bathroom towels (Yes, it does matter!)

There is nothing worse than stepping out of the bath to discover you have no clean towels! Especially when you have guests to stay! Ensure you purchase the right number, style and type of towels for your bathroom and this will make sure your bathroom is ready for use at all times. After all, this [...]

Spring 2014 bathroom trends

Every year there are exciting new trends that come to the fore, whilst others are deemed to be past their sell by date. If you are planning a bathroom makeover this year, read on to discover some of the hottest trends you should be embracing… Hints of black Black is a colour that plays beautifully [...]