subject: Creating A Bathroom Design Statement With Freestanding Taps [print this page] When planning a bathroom redesign or renovation, it can be difficult to know where to begin? Are you looking to give your bathroom a complete makeover or just a light freshen up? Replacing your bathroom suite can seem like a major overhaul; removing large, heavy units and shutting of your mains water supply in the process. Well, if your bathroom suite was built in the last decade, chances are it will be a plain white suite, and if it still functions correctly, give it a thorough clean and well examine a few smaller ways to breathe new life into your bathroom.
There are several small jobs that should be taken into account with each bathroom revamp. Firstly, a fresh coat of paint can work wonders. By picking white or a light pastel coloured paint you will enhance the sensation of light and space throughout your bathroom, and as we arent all blessed with huge rooms, this can be an enormous help. Next, ensure any tile grouting and waterproof sealant is freshly installed or scrubbed clean. These may seem like insignificant jobs, but they will make sure there are no small niggling faults to detract from your larger bathroom items.
Other smaller changes that can have a dramatic effect on updating the overall aesthetic of your bathroom include upgrading the taps on your basin and bath. If you are fortunate enough to have a large roll-top bath, then a freestanding bath mixer tap is the very height of luxury and the best way top off the classic lines of these traditional models. Wall-mounted taps for alcove baths can also be a more interesting variation than standard taps. For the basin, upgrading to an undrilled, counter-top model will create a bold, modern design statement that can then be complemented by either wall-mounted or counter based taps. This style is currently right on trend, and really is the cutting edge of bathroom design, sure to create a talking point amongst any guests or visitors.
To create the counter space necessary form a freestanding undrilled basin and counter-based tap, you will require either a vanity shelf or a fitted vanity unit. The fitted vanity unit is usually the best option to go for here, because it provide storage space for all of the cosmetics and toiletries that can tend to accumulate around the basin, making the area feel cramped and cluttered. A fitted unit will provide you with easy and reliable access to all of your daily essentials whilst keeping them neatly organised when not required. A fitted unit will also conceal the plumbing and pipes connecting your new basin and taps, creating a more streamlined overall look.
And there we have it! Just a few small changes and a radically different, fashionable bathroom! There are so many options to choose from, but the ideas above are tried and tested and can work for you too. Why not give them a go?
