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Bathshop321 Blog: November 2009 Blog Archives


New Bathroom Shopping categories on our site

• posted by Chris Buckley on Thursday, 26 November 2009 20:25

We've recently introduced hundred's more products into our online bathroom store, and in case any of you missed them, here's a list to our most commonly searched products.

We're constantly introducing new cheap bathroom furniture all the time, so check back soon for even more great savings, and remember, don't forget to ask about our Next Day Service where full bathroom suites can be delivered nationwide within 48 hours via our rapid express courier service.

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Focus On Smaller Components In A Bathroom Remodel

• posted by Mark Farrell on Monday, 9 November 2009 10:37

When focusing on a bathroom makeover or remodel, larger items such as showers, baths, sink basins and toilets tend to receive the most attention. It is important to choose these items with care to be sure they look and function the way you want in your new bathroom. However, the smaller components involved in a bathroom makeover contribute to the overall look and feel of a bathroom, too.

Bathroom Accessory Sets

Nothing looks worse than a newly remodeled bathroom with old accessories. When you remodel, do not forget to update your towel rails, toilet paper racks, cup and toothbrush holders and robe hooks. These small accessories make a bathroom more convenient to use, and they can also compliment the style of a newly remodeled bathroom. Chrome is an attractive, durable and affordable choice in bathroom accessory materials.

Bathroom Wall Cabinets

While it is possible to paint or apply a new finish to old cabinets during a bathroom makeover, replacing them is so easy and inexpensive, it might be a better choice.

Bathroom wall cabinets come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes today. Specially designed corner cabinets and cabinets with built in lights make organising and accessing bathroom supplies convenient. You can choose from any number of attractive designs, colors and materials to compliment the look and feel of your bathroom.

Storage Cupboards

Bathroom storage cupboards are another great accessory to add to your bathroom. Storage cupboards are ideal for storing extra towels and cleaning supplies. Bathroom storage cupboards come in a variety of materials, styles, finishes and sizes. You can easily find one that perfectly fits your bathrooms space as well as style.

Bathroom Mirrors

A bathroom mirror is a crucial element in any bathroom, and it is important to select the right size and shape mirror for your room. Today you can choose from square, rectangular, oval and circular shaped mirrors. Innovative or traditional mirror lighting options make mirrors more functional as well as more attractive.

Toilet Seats

Toilet seats are an important accessory you will not want to overlook in a bathroom makeover. A new seat can spruce up an old toilet, but it can also personalise a brand new toilet so it suits your individual tastes and needs.

Soft bathroom seats provide an extra level of comfort compared to ordinary seats. Seats specially designed for families with young children are another great option. A smaller seat designed for kids comfort is housed in the top lid of the regular toilet seat. It easily pulls down for use whenever needed.

A soft-close toilet seat is the ideal solution to the slamming toilet seat. The seat gently closes without being held to prevent slamming. You will never replace a toilet seat that is broken due to slamming again.

Bathroom Carpeting

Unless you install under floor heating, bathroom carpeting is the best way to keep your feet warm in the bathroom. A small bathroom rug or carpet can make a big difference in how comfortable your bathroom is to use. It can also add warmth, color and texture to your bathrooms design.

Choose a bathroom carpet that is easy to clean and designed to be used in moist areas. Regular carpeting usually does not stand up to the wear and tear associated with bathroom floor usage. Bathroom rugs usually have a special rubberised type of backing that deters water damage and prevents slippage on wet surfaces.

These are some basic remodel "extras" you will want to choose with care when you are completing your new bathroom. Although they do not involve elaborate installation or a lot of expense, they each play an important role in how your bathroom looks, feels and functions.


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Easy Access Walk In Showers Add Style and Extra Space

• posted by Mark Farrell on  10:19

Walk in showers are a trendy new option if you Are remodeling your bathroom. They are available in many shapes, sizes, designs and price ranges. Walk in showers look very cool, but they also offer several advantages over traditional shower bath combinations.

A walk in shower is basically a shower you walk right into. They are a much easier alternative than stepping in and out of a bath to take a shower. When installed in a bathroom that features a wet floor, there is no need to step up or over anything at all to enter a walk in shower. This is a safer and much easier option for anyone who has difficulties climbing in and out of baths or even stepping up to enter a traditional type of shower stall.

Extra space is another advantage of walk in showers. Although there are walk in showers that are designed to suit small spaces, all designs attempt to provide as much room as possible in the shower. Having more space in the shower serves several purposes:

You can move around freely without feeling cramped or confined.
The extra space in a walk in shower tends to make people feel more relaxed.
Showering is enjoyable instead of a chore you rush to get through.
Walk in showers are easier to clean. Imagine wiping down a wall instead of scrubbing a bathtub.
Walk in showers feature a drying area so you don't have to soak a bathroom mat or your floor drying off.

Walk in showers definitely add a lot of class to a bathroom. They look great with practically any type of décor, and they are available in a huge range of styles. If you do some shopping online, you will easily find the perfect walk in shower for your bathroom space and your price range.

In addition to size and style, you will have to decide whether you want a walk in shower with a tray floor or if you would prefer to have a wet floor installed. With a wet floor, your water drain is right in the bathroom floor. You don't have to step up or over anything to enter a walk in shower with a wet floor. While it will cost more to install a wet floor, many people prefer the look of a walk in shower with a wet floor and feel the price is worth it. In addition, anyone who has trouble walking will find a wet floor is much more convenient.

If you are concerned about someone in your household who has mobility problems, a walk in shower is a great choice. In addition to being easy to walk into, many designs also feature attractive seating areas. You can choose a walk in shower with a seat in the drying area or even in the shower area. Handrails in walk in showers make showering even easier. Walk in showers can be customised to suit your individual preferences and tastes. You can choose a walk in shower for two, with two separate showerheads. You could install a sky light to let in natural light.

The most important thing to consider when choosing and installing a walk in shower is what you really want and will love to have for years to come. Walk in showers don not have to cost a fortune, but they do typically involve a bigger investment than a traditional shower and bathtub combination. Take your time shopping for walk in showers and exploring all of your options. Once you find a style you like and that will be suitable for your bathroom space, it is easy to compare prices and find the best place to buy your new shower.

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Designs And Decorating Tips To Make The Most Of A Compact Bathroom

• posted by Mark Farrell on  09:53

A small bathroom can be a big source of frustration and even embarrassment when you are entertaining. Fortunately, today there are specially designed bathroom sinks, showers, tubs and toilets that allow you to make the most of the space you have. Simple decorating tips can make a big difference in how comfortable a space saver bathroom feels, as well. If the space in your bathroom is very limited, consider replacing the bathtub with a shower stall. Many people rarely take baths and find they do not miss a tub at all once it has been replaced. When you choose a shower stall, opt for sliding glass doors to save even more space. Clear glass that allows you to see through to the back shower wall will create the illusion of more space, as well. Corner shower stalls are one of the most efficient choices when it comes to making smart use of space. If you choose a corner shower with a curved base, your small bathroom will look bigger and feel more comfortable, too.

Making use of corner space is a great strategy to use with other types of bathroom fixtures, too. Sink basins and even toilets that are designed for corners are two other options for maximizing bathroom space. There are even corner baths available today.

If you decide you would like to keep your bath but a corner style bath just does not suit your space, look for a bath that is deeper, but not as long as regular baths. P-Shape baths or baths that narrow at one end can also save space.

A pedestal style, free-standing sink basin can also save space in the bathroom. You will not have a vanity taking up extra space beneath the sink if you opt for a pedestal. Wall hung sink basins are another stylish space saving option.

Storage space is often an issue in a compact bathroom. The wall space above the toilet is one area many people neglect to use in their bathrooms. You can place shelving above the toilet for storage without taking up floor space as you would with a cabinet or vanity. Specially designed, slim wall cabinets are another great option for making the most of this space. Many people are amazed at what a well designed floor plan combined with the right bathroom fixtures and appliances can do for a compact bathroom. Once you have arranged your bathroom to maximise space, decorating tips can give the illusion of an even bigger space.

Most people hang a mirror above the sink basin in the bathroom to create the illusion of greater depth, choose a large mirror. Mirrors reflect light and make small spaces seem larger. When decorating a small bathroom, avoid complex patterns and bold colors. Complex patterns have the effect of making spaces seem smaller. Instead, choose a light color for the walls that reflects light and limit the decorations you include. Light enhances the appearance of space, so be sure you have plenty of lighting in a small bathroom. If at all possible, add a window – even if it is a small one. Natural light is particularly effective for creating the illusion of more space.

Remodeling a small bathroom is an easy way to improve your daily life and reduce stress. It is also a smart home improvement investment. Best of all, replacing toilets, sink basins and showers or baths does not have to cost a fortune.

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Bathroom Heating; Modern Towel Rails To Traditional Radiators Or The Ultimate Luxury Of Underfloor Heating

• posted by Vicki K on Wednesday, 4 November 2009 17:15

With winter well and truly upon us it is time to seriously consider your bathroom heating needs. With the fantastic range of towel rails and radiator available at Bathshop321 you could soon be enjoying the luxury of wrapping yourself up in a warm towel on a cold winter’s night.

In recent years bathroom heating has progressed far beyond the standard white radiator with a wide variety of styles and finishes available. Larger radiators available to heat the whole bathroom and stylish towel rails designed to provide the luxury of warm towels.

A new towel rail or radiator can also provide and instant lift to a tired looking bathroom or a stylish focal point in your new suite. Radiators and towel rails are available to complement any style from the most traditional of suites to the ultra modern bathroom. Heating options are available at a wide range of prices to suit any budget so there is no excuse to be shivering in the bathroom this winter.

Make cold tiles on a winter morning a thing of the past with the ultimate in luxury underfloor heating. Luxury need not be break the bank with our underfloor heating matts and thermostats at bargain prices, these matts can also be used in other rooms so why not spread a little warmth this Christmas.

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Free Delivery on mainland UK items!

• posted by jillbathrooms on Tuesday, 3 November 2009 16:26

Well this month is going to be busy! We are offering customers who spend over £350 on any of our website items free delivery. Whilst free delivery only applies to England, Wales and lower Scotland – no-one will lose out! We will reduce the postage rates for all other postcodes by £34.99 so everyone across the UK will benefit from our November offer.

Our prices are already extremely competitive and this offer really will cement our place as one of the cheapest bathroom retailers on the web.

Our most popular item – the P Shape Shower Bath Full Suite is proving ever popular and we have had lots of customers choosing to add extra items to their order –these include end panels for £25 and a Premier finish for £50 (this offers a 7mm finish and superior rigidity and heat retention properties). We also have a wide selection of accessories such as mirrors and bathroom cabinets which provide that extra finesse to your bathroom. Alternatively if you
are more practically minded why not check out our extractor fans, radiators and under floor heating – ideal to keep out the winter chill.

We’ve already noticed people adding a few extra’s to their order so why not browse our other departments and pick up a bathroom bargain?

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