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Bathrooms are now expected to be simple, well-designed, luxurious and calm – and plentiful...
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There's a lot we can do to make our homes more eco-friendly, and a lot of it can be done in the bathroom. We're each using 70 per cent more water than we did 30 years ago, which is a pretty stark statistic...
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Toilet, loo, lavatory, dunny, ladies' room, bog, WC, or whatever you call it, in a family house, a ground-floor loo is essential...
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Do you need a hydro-massage column or all-over body jets in your shower, or will a simple fixed-head attachment do?
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It's a myth that showers use less water than baths, at least when you're talking about modern power showers...
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Personally, I hate showers - in fact, if I was prime minister I'd probably make the things illegal...
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Taps make a big statement and can completely transform a bathroom from ordinary to out-of-this-world. Basins come in all shapes, sizes and materials and in the right bathroom can become a feature in their own right...
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Remember, designer bathtubs come with a caveat. Many are not actually that practical...
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They key to creating bathroom luxury, whatever your budget and market, is to keep the look clean and simple.
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People warn against wooden floors in bathrooms, but they can look fabulous and are workable provided you choose a resilient hardwood.
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