Nobody wants to completely renovate their bathroom every time the seasons change, but there are some great decorating updates you can do to make your home feel more in-tune with the change in weather. As autumn approaches, the dark nights creep in on us and the leaves turn golden brown, why not swap brightly coloured
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The death of the Queen has come as a big shock to Britons, even if it was hardly a surprise at the age of 96, with the monarch looking increasingly frail. Indeed, it has been noted that the oft-quoted ‘mobility issues’ that limited her involvement with the Platinum Jubilee increased markedly towards the end of
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Designing a bathroom for someone with restricted mobility will really depend on the abilities and needs of the person, which is why it is important to think carefully about what will suit them best when choosing between a wet room or a walk-in bath. Here are some pros and cons of each. Walk-in baths
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Because bathrooms have such fundamentally different design requirements compared to the rest of the home, they also tend to be a home for experimentation for different styles and accessible bath solutions that sometimes extend to the rest of the home. Styles such as minimalism, for example, with its neutral tones, clearly defined lines and function-over-form ethos
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A very popular trend for bathrooms in recent years is to incorporate vibrant leafy green foliage into a room, which can not only provide a boost to a room’s aesthetic but the well-being of the people in them. According to the Royal Horticultural Society, indoor plants have been connected with reduced stress levels, an improvement in
read moreWhilst a bathroom is an inherently functional part of the house with upgrades often intended to make it more functional or to add accessible bath solutions, it is also the part of the house with the greatest flexibility when it comes to design, colour schemes and little added touches. Because a lot of the furniture
read moreThe bathroom is one of the most important and functional rooms in the house, but because of the small size of many bathrooms requires a focus on accessible bath solutions in order to make the most of them. Part of the reason for this is that, especially in older buildings before the most recent building regulations
read moreRedesigning a bathroom is one of the most challenging redecorating jobs, particularly if you have accessibility issues to consider. Even if you don’t know where to start renovating your washroom, make sure you avoid some of the most common bathroom design mistakes. According to design expert Brie Turton from Australia, one of the biggest failures
read moreThe government has announced it is to change building regulations for new homes to ensure they are more accessible for older and disabled people. The Department For Levelling Up has announced it will proceed with changes to regulations after the raising accessibility standards for new homes consultation concluded almost unanimously that the Accessibility Standard should be raised.
read moreWalk-in Bathtubs are a popular option for accessible bathrooms and are a worthwhile investment for those who have limited mobility and require a more risk-free bathing option in their homes. Walk-in bathtubs are designed so that the user is able to simply walk into the tub, sit down and have the tub fill up around
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