bathroom
Good and Bad Mirror
Here is the bathroom mirror from a recent hotel stay: The ‘Good‘ is it looks spectacular and the way is illuminates your face, using LEDs behind the mirror gives a very even light. The Bad is that it projects forward…
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5 Things To Consider When Choosing The Right Tile Grout
Guest Post by Chad Singson If you’re planning to replace the tiles in your bath or kitchen, besides choosing the right tiles, you’ll also need to find the tile grout that perfectly fits the look you’re going for. (Tile grout…
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Choosing Basins
We are currently planning to remodel the bathroom in our retirement unit. While looking at basins and vanity tops you can see me demonstrating what I see as a major Issue with most basins. Centrally mounted mixers that are in…
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Conventional or Rimless Toilet
Since Thomas Crapper* refined toilet design over 130 years ago toilets have had a turned over “box’ rim at the top like the one in this photo. * Yes Thomas Crapper was a real person . . . .check the link…
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Bathroom Heating
If you have following this blog you will know I am a big fan of reverse cycle air conditioning for room heating due to its amazing efficiency.. That however doesn’t apply to our bathroom. This might look like a reverse…
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Waterproof or Water Resistant
The Difference Waterproof material, or construction, does not allow moisture to penetrate through it. Water Resistant material, or construction, means it restricts moisture movement and will not degrade when it gets wet. Where it matters The Building Code of Australia…
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Compact En-Suite
Some time ago I went ‘Glamping’ and was really struck by how the company had built a really compact en-suite. . . . so I thought I would share it with you. As you can see its actually built out…
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En Suite Planning – Lessons From Hotels
As I write this post I have spent over 5 weeks travelling and have experienced a lot of hotel bathrooms. Here are some of the things I have learned, or been reminded of. Basin Plug Pull Integrated Into Mixer Basins…
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Toiletry Turnover
A Glamorous Guide to Re-Designing your Home Bathroom Guest post by Hubert Dwight Often ignored when it comes to home design, a great bathroom can really add value to your home. This season, why not redesign your bathroom to make…
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