When setting up a bathroom for non-autonomous persons in the home, specific requirements and sufficient manoeuvring space must be taken into account. Functionality and accessibility take precedence over any other considerations, but aesthetics need not be sacrificed. A safe and functional and yet beautiful bathroom Bathroom fixtures and washbasins for people with...
The inclusion of colours in the bathroom is a favourite choice for those who want to endow the room with character and personality. Colours and their variants are influenced by fashion and the taste prevailing at the time: matt or glossy, pastel or bright, strong colour contrasts or tone-on-tone combinations. While...
Decorated ceramics were very much the vogue in the 1960s and 1970s, but in later years disappeared almost completely to make room for a more understated and minimalist style. Today, decoration and colour have recovered centre stage in the bathroom environment and decorated bathroom fixtures are no longer viewed as...
Undeniably, a jungle style bathroom is an eccentric, unorthodox and exotic choice that reveals the daring and inquisitive mindset of those who love to travel and recreate in their homes the atmospheres of distant countries. The aim to be kept in mind is to obtain a naturalistic effect, like an...
The washbasin area in the bathroom is key to the aesthetics and usability of the room. The elements to be matched that make the difference are the washbasin, the cabinet or countertop, and the mirror. The mirror should not be underestimated, in that: - it defines the style of the furnishings of...
Latest generation shower trays increasingly include finishes, treatments and processes that provide an anti-slip surface and reduce the slipperiness of ceramics in the presence of water. The problem that is created in the shower area is the so-called “hydroplaning”, i.e., the formation of a film of water that causes skidding, the...
When designing a prestigious bathroom, the choice of designer sanitary ware and washbasins is key to create an elegant, well-maintained environment with a strong aesthetic impact. Decisive, as always, are the dimensions of the room. If space is enough, installing a freestanding bathtub and washbasin is the most attractive solution. The freestanding...
Besides the mandatory requirement for public premises, there may also be a need to design a disability-friendly bathroom in the home. Designing a bathroom accessible to all requires compliance with specific rules and the installation of suitable products. Sanitary ware and bathroom furniture manufacturers have dedicated collections in their catalogues. The...
By its very nature colonial style is a hybrid where the European taste of the colonisers has blended with that of the colonised country. Over the years, British style has prevailed over others with European roots. The effect is that of a retro and elegant atmosphere with exotic elements evoking...