How to Make Your Bathroom all Christmassy This Year

 It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner and we’ll soon be decking our halls with boughs of holly and putting the fairy on top of the tree. Whilst it’s fun to decorate the home at this time of the year, one area that is often neglected is the bathroom, and this is such a shame. Do things differently this year. As the season of goodwill begins, consider how you are going to dress your bathroom and consider these options to have a jolly holiday.

Add a festive scent

Step foot inside the bathroom and enjoy the wonderful aroma of Christmas by placing scented diffusers inside the room. You can light a few scented candles and make the bathroom look cosy and inviting whilst making it smell nice at the same time. House Beautiful has listed 11 of the best-scented candles this year, so there’s no excuse for your bathroom not to smell wonderful.  

Use themed bath bombs

Display Christmas themed bath bombs and soaps in your bathroom to create a feeling of seasonal cheer. Bath bombs come in many different styles and you’ll find loads of different Christmas themes online. Stores like Lush specialise in festive products and you can browse their current collection of Christmas bath bombs online and get your bathroom ready for Xmas this way.   

Play Christmas music

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a little festive music, so why not place a radio in your bathroom and listen to all those classic songs and have a sing-a-long to put you in the seasonal spirit? Whether you have classic carols playing in the background, or a medley of the most memorable Christmas songs, it’ll add a bit of cheer to your bathroom this year.   

Spray the windows

Use snow spray on your bathroom windows to give them a frosty appearance and coordinate with the Christmas theme. You might not see any of the white stuff on Christmas Day this year, but at least you can pretend it’s been snowing outside by spraying your windows with fake flakes instead.  You can add a few temporary festive stencils to the walls as well to add to the effect. 

Decorate a tree (a small tree, not a large one!)

Miniature Christmas trees look gorgeous on bathroom ledges and you can drape them in colourful battery operated fairy lights to make the room even more festive. Imagine walking into the bathroom to be greeted by the sight of a mini spruce looking all lovely and seasonal? How fabulously festive!  

There are many ways to decorate your bathroom for Christmas, so please don’t neglect this important room at this time of the year. Whether you hang a festive wreath on the door, dangle mistletoe from the ceiling, or buy festive toilet seat covers, bath mats, or shower curtains, you can create the perfect Christmas theme inside your bathroom.

Should you need help with a bathroom project at any time of the year, don’t hesitate to contact us here at Plumb, the bathroom specialists in Barnsley, Sheffield and Yorkshire. You can contact us today for a FREE quote and book an appointment, or simply call us on 01226 210704.        

How to Maximise Bathroom Storage

It’s exciting when you are planning a new bathroom design. As you look at different shower types, decide where you are going to put the toilet, and weigh up various bathtub styles, it’s easy to overlook one key element and forget about storage. This might be right at the bottom of your list of priorities, but it’s a vital part of any good bathroom design. Work this into your project, and you’ll have a bathroom that looks amazing, is very functional, and has plenty of places to keep bits and bobs. To assist you, we list a few suggestions for the best bathroom storage solutions.  

Shelving Units

Bespoke shelving units are useful items to have inside a bathroom. They look good and create a handy storage solution for things like towels. Roll them up or fold them flat and place individual towels on different shelves, or simply use the shelves for storing other items instead. The beauty of bespoke shelving units is you can fit them to the exact dimensions of your bathroom so you make use of all the available space inside the room.  

Wall Cabinets

Utilise wall space if you want to maximise as much room as possible inside your bathroom. Wall cabinets make full use of these areas and can be used to store a wealth of items, including bars of soap, tubes of toothpaste, and a host of other toiletries. Get organised and choose a wall cabinet that suits the style and theme of the bathroom. Wall cabinets make use of dead space and they can add instant appeal to the interior design.    

Under-Sink Storage

Sink cabinets are available in a huge choice of colours and sizes so perfect for any bathroom setting. They can be freestanding or wall hung and come in traditional or contemporary designs. You can really make the most of your bathroom with these practical and stylish features. Choose an elegant design with sliding drawers, a cupboard underneath, or a mixture of drawers and cupboard space.  

  

Towel Rails

Another way to utilise dead space inside a bathroom is to install a towel rail on the wall. Heated towel rails are a good option if you want to keep towels dry and warm. There are also towel rings, multi-tiered racks, freestanding towel ladders and towel stackers available, offering plenty of space for up to five standard size towels at any given time.  If you always run out of towels in the bathroom, fit a rail and keep spares there.

Think carefully and you’ll discover plenty of ways to maximise bathroom storage, why not incorporate this into the original design? If you need help with the design and want a bathroom fitting in Yorkshire to the highest possible standards, contact us here at Plumb today, or call us on 01266 210704.

Luxury Bathroom Must-Haves

One of the best things about transforming your bathroom is you can make it as luxurious as you like and create the perfect haven. As well as optimising the space available and making the room more practical, you can really go to town with the accessories and add a splash of luxury where you like.

There’s no shortage of luxury features for bathrooms, so if you are remodelling your home this year and want to create a bathroom to die for, here are some suggestions you might want to use.

Double Sinks

Space permitting, you could fit double sinks in a bathroom or en-suite room so both you and your partner have a sink each. Imagine the freedom and flexibility this would offer you, and how much time would you save not having to wait for the sink to be free? Separate sinks, each with their own mirror above, would certainly enhance the look and functionality of your bathroom.

Free-standing roll-top bath

Can you think of anything better than taking a leisurely bathe in a soapy tub filled with wonderfully warm water? A free-standing bath with taps fitted to the side would give you the freedom and flexibility to soak away aches and pains as you totally recline and let the warm water ooze all over you. A luxury bath could be the focal feature of your room and you could spend many a happy hour lazing away the moments inside your tasteful tub.

Large Power Shower

Shower enclosures are other feature statements found in the most luxurious bathrooms. Step into a spacious shower enclosure, turn on the power, and let the shower head pelt you with a refreshing barrage of skin-tingling water. A stylish shower enclosure will complement your lavish bathtub and if you have enough room, this is one bathroom feature you really need to consider.

Funky Cabinets

Luxury cabinets don’t just look good, they are very practical too, and enable you to hide objects away you don’t want in public view. Whether you store make-up, towels or toilet rolls inside the cabinets, you can do so in style and invest in good looking cabinets - features within their own right. Carefully choose your cabinets to match the theme and style of the room.    

Designer Lighting

Think carefully about the lighting inside your bathroom and this will create the perfect mood inside the room. You could have designer lighting fitted above vanity areas or subtle mood lighting in specific locations to set the ideal tone when you take a dip in the tub. If you want to go full-on lavish, consider a designer pendant light, or how about a smallish chandelier in the heart of the room, surely that would add a touch of class?  By carefully planning the lighting, and adding attractive features to the room, you will make your bathroom chic, stylish and ever-so desirable.     

These are just a few suggestions for you to think about if you are remodelling your bathroom this year. At Plumb, we’re the bathrooms experts so don’t hesitate to contact us if you want a designer bathroom fitting in Yorkshire, we’ll make your bathroom beautiful. Call today on 01226 210704. 

The Key Advantages of Bathroom Renovations

Is it really worth the effort of renovating your old bathroom and replacing it with something that is stylish, sophisticated, and blessed with a cutting-edge design? You bet it is! Don’t be fooled into thinking a bathroom renovation is more hassle than it’s worth, nothing could be further from the truth. 

Updating your bathroom is a genuine investment and you’ll soon reap the rewards of this action. Okay, there might be a little upheaval along the way but when you see the results and feel the benefits, you’ll wish you had done this sooner.  

New bathroom installations have so many advantages, many of which you won’t even realise until the project is completed. Let us explain in more detail here at Plumb, and find out the real reasons you should consider a bathroom renovation in the not too distant future. 

Think of the added value

A new bathroom not only adds the wow factor to your home, it can also provide you with a healthy return on investment. Leading financial website This is Money estimate home improvements such as bathroom renovations add genuine value to your home, with an average return on investment of 48%.  They claim independent research by the HSBC concluded a new bathroom can add £3,500 to the price of a property, so this can be money well spent, especially if you work to a strict budget during the design and installation process. 

Improve the user experience 

How functional is your bathroom at the moment? If a number of people are using it, does it suit all of their requirements? Some people prefer showers, others like baths, not everyone is the same. When you update the bathroom this gives you the golden opportunity to enhance the usability of the bathroom so it fulfils everyone’s aims and objectives. Redesign the bathroom and you can introduce new features to the environment that improve the user-experience such as touch panel showers and sensors for lights. With a little thought, it’s easy to create a stunning environment that is perfect for each individual user and provides the perfect pampering zone.   

Enrich the environment

During a bathroom renovation, you have the design scope to make this setting as luxurious as you like. When you consider how much time you spend in the bathroom, it’s worth paying close attention to each individual feature, so you can enjoy a luxury setting and be proud of the room.  With very little effort and a clever design scheme, you can create a swishy spa setting in no time and enjoy a lavish environment that feels luxurious, indulgent, and ever so inviting.      

Meet your energy saving goals

One thing you might not think about when you are designing a new bathroom is the energy saving features. It’s easy to overlook this but if you spare a few thoughts in the initial design stages, you can certainly make huge savings in the long term whilst meeting your energy saving goals. Overall energy costs can be dramatically reduced if you install water saving features in the bathroom, these can include:

•  High-efficiency shower heads
• Tap regulators
• Dual-flush toilets

LED lighting will also reduce energy costs and this is something you might want to consider if you are installing feature lighting as part of your bathroom renovation. 

As you can see, there are significant benefits to bathroom renovations and there’s no time like the present to put the wheels in motion for your bathroom makeover.  Book an appointment and contact us here at Plumb for your FREE bathroom quote, or call us today on 01226 210704.

The Most Common Types of Plumbing Repairs

Every household experiences a problem with plumbing at some point. Unless you are experienced at DIY, it’s a sensible precaution to call a trained tradesman if you are experiencing difficulties. This way they can fix the fault with the minimum amount of disruption to you. Plumbing problems can vary greatly. To give you some idea of the types of faults that can cause issues in your bathroom, we list the most common issues here.

Dripping taps

When your tap starts to drip this isn’t just annoying, it can also waste water which can prove to be costly due to an increase in your water bill. Don’t ignore it if you notice your taps are dripping. Call a plumber and get them to fix the leaking tap.  You could attempt this yourself but we’d recommend calling an experienced plumber for your own peace of mind.

Leaking pipes

If you notice small pools of water in your bathroom and you haven’t taken a bath or a shower this could indicate a leaking pipe.  Pipes are prone to leaking during the cold winter months but it could also be the sign of joint failure. Obviously, this can be quite serious if left unattended and it also could cause fresh damage inside your home. Therefore, it’s best to fix this type of fault once it becomes apparent.

Slow water

Release the water in a basin or a bath by pulling the plug and if the water is slow to run away this could indicate a blockage in the waste water pipe. If you have tried using drain cleaners to no avail and you are worried about taking the pipe apart, call a plumber and let them clear the obstruction to leave your pipes in perfect working order.

Blocked toilets

This has to be one of the worst problems to experience in your bathroom. If you have ever tried to unblock a toilet you’ll know this isn’t for the faint-hearted. Don’t sweat it if your toilet will not flush, it has continually running water, or it seems to have some type of blockage. An expert plumber will soon have everything clear and working as it should.   

Low water pressure

Older types of properties can struggle with low water pressure.  This will require further investigation to find the root cause of the problem.  A trickling showerhead could be fixed by a replacement unit for example, or you might have a leak somewhere that you haven’t spotted yet. Get in touch with a plumbing service who can tell you where the fault is, what you need to do to fix it, and how much it will cost you to put everything right.                

These are just some of the more obvious problems you might experience in your bathroom. Should you require repairs or bathroom installations in Barnsley, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us here at Plumb by calling 01226 210704.