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Contemporary Bathroom Suites: The Layman’s Guide

Hasn’t the world of contemporary bathroom suites changed from when you could buy standard white fittings that all looked the same or the dreaded ‘avocado’, then-contemporary bathroom suites that were  the design nightmare of the 1970s? Nowadays,contemporary bathroom suites are  available in a whole range of designs: do you want traditional, ‘back to wall’  contemporary bathroom suites, wall hung bathroom suites or a cloakroom suite?

BathroomTrade.co.uk  is proud to offer a very extensive range of contemporary bathroom suites. But  this can create a problem: if the extent of choice leaves you feeling that you  did know what you want, but now you aren’t so sure, then here is the guide you  need to take you through the different styles: contemporary bathroom suites in layman’s terms!

Different Types of Bathroom Suites

Contemporary Bathroom Suites: These are often minimalist in design. They offer sleek and  sometimes quite angular shapes, lever style taps or square wash hand basins.  Other contemporary bathroom suites may simply be updates to traditional ranges,  offering a slightly less curved shape or may simply look more modern. Wash hand  basins may be sited on a surface or fitted to a load bearing wall.

Traditional Bathroom Suites: Traditional suites are ones that are generally regarded as being quite classic  compared to contemporary bathroom suites, often with traditional style basins,  such as rounder shapes or fitted on classic style pedestal. Traditional bathroom  suites are used more in traditional homes, where very modern contemporary  bathroom suites may not look in keeping with the rest of the bathroom.

Back to Wall Contemporary Bathroom Suites: The items in a back to wall suite are fitted to a wall or a piece of furniture  behind say the toilet itself.  This is  not the same as ‘close coupled’ where the toilet actually is attached or joined  to the pan, so that there is no space lost accommodating the cistern. Close  coupled suites contemporary bathroom suites are often used where space is at a  premium.

Wall Hung Bathroom Suites : Well they may well sound pretty obvious, but remember that you need to have a  wall that is supportive enough to be able to accommodate your toilet and wash  hand basin!

Cloakroom Suites: A  cloakroom suite is usually just a toilet and a finger rinse basin, which is  smaller than a standard sized suite, in order to fit nicely into a cloakroom,  which is often quite compact.

So do not let the different terms and phrases used about  contemporary bathroom suites confuse you. The whole explosion that has taken  place with regard to bathroom design has simply mean that there are so many  different types of contemporary bathroom suites on the market, that they have  to be classified and grouped together. But armed with an understanding of the  different types of contemporary bathroom suites that are available at BathroomTrade.co.uk,  it should be possible to feel just that little more confident about parting with your hard earned cash.

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by Fuschia Foot

Why A White Bathroom Suite Is Right

The white bathroom suite is everywhere, but have you ever wondered why nearly every suite only comes in that one colour? Seems a bit boring and one-dimensional, I hear you say.

Well let’s take a look at the reasons why white bathrooms suites are so overwhelmingly popular, and perhaps you won’t think white is quite so dull after all. You might even gain a better understanding and a deeper appreciation of the colour.

Think back to the 80s and those wonderfully avant garde avocado bathroom suites that were all the rage back then. What’s the first word that comes into your mind now?

Garish? Tacky? Tasteless? I thought so. Well with a white bathroom suite you can’t go wrong. White is classic and timeless. A white bathroom suite will never go out of fashion because it doesn’t matter what colours are “in” this season, the room will compliment them perfectly, making it the ideal blend of modern minimalism and classic elegance.

With a white bathroom suite, you have an almost infinite choice of highlighting or accent colours for bathroom accessories, bathroom fittings and bathroom furniture.

It’s far simpler to replace these than to rip out the entire suite should your tastes change over time. It’s also much easier to replace a damaged or broken part of a white suite than it is to perfectly match a coloured suite, and you don’t have to worry about availability 5 or 10 years later. White bathroom suites will always be around.

White has always been known as the colour of peace and calm. There’s nothing quite like allowing yourself to slowly sink into a deliciously warm bath and let all your muscles relax and unwind. It’s a proven fact that your environment has a strong effect on your emotional state, and a bathroom decorated in a tranquil, relaxing colour like white is beneficial for the body, mind and soul.

For all you landlords or property sellers out there, a white bathroom suite has been proven time and time again to be the most attractive colour a prospective tenant or buyer can see. It doesn’t matter what their personal tastes, a white bathroom suite is most likely to please and least likely to offend them. It may even add value to your home if you’ve done a lot of bathroom renovation.

If space is at a premium, then a white bathroom suite is your best friend. It will make a smaller bathroom appear brighter and more spacious to the naked eye. Take a look at the two pictures below. Would you believe me if I told you they are the exact same bathroom? The one with the white suite looks so much larger!

White bathroom suites are also generally less expensive than their coloured cousins, for the obvious reason that it costs more to add thick coats of multiple colours in the manufacturing process than it does a few layers of white. There’s nothing better than white to give the impression of a luxury bathroom suite and still keep your costs down.

However you should take into consideration when planning and designing your bathroom that you can have too much of a good thing.

Too much white, or too harsh lighting and you’ll lose the warm tranquil feeling you’re trying to foster in your bathroom, and instead make it seem clinical and surgical. Who could possibly relax in a bathroom that feels like an operating theatre or dental surgery? Certainly not me!

As long as you use a firm accent colour to offset any overpowering, a white bathroom suite will enhance your entire bathing experience, from the instant you step into the room right up to the moment you close the door behind you.

For advice on choosing your accent colour, and many more aspects of bathroom colour you may not have been aware of, read this article on the Mysterious Power of Colour.

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