Nothing is too small to ever make a difference. This
principle applies in terms of design too, and especially in the bathroom. It is
one of the main rooms in the home where practicality and looks clash
forcefully, demanding a delicate balancing act with respect to design.
Below are three things which, though understated, I feel are
essential to the proper operation of a quality bathroom.
Wastes
No, not great swathes of open ground, but the items fitted
to your baths and showers. They have an unglamorous but important role; a
proper waste will ensure your power shower doesn’t drown your bathroom floor,
while the models fitted with a special basket can catch not only hair but also rings
and other expensive bits and pieces that you’d rather not see disappear off
down into public plumbing.
Taps
Yes, I’m well aware that taps, such as they are, are not
necessarily given a low billing. The extra point I’m trying to make here about
taps is how much of an impact they can have on the overlook aspect of a room
once installed in place. For example, buying a sink of a contemporary design is
great for your modern bathroom, but not if you team it with clunky traditional taps.
Try a waterfall tap for something truly cutting edge instead.
Radiator Valves
Utility and aesthetics also need to meet when it comes to radiator valves.
These come in two different types; standard and thermostatic
radiator valves, and they differ in terms of how they operate and look. Put
simply, a thermostatic radiator valve will maintain your temperature for you,
activating and deactivating the unit as needed. A standard valve will merely
act as a tap, and will ensure the radiator pumps out the same heat regardless of
temperature. Standard valves are also much smaller than thermo models, making
them ideal for clutter-free minimalist bathroom designs.
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