Sunday 20 February 2011

The Vanity Unit Revival

Vanity Units

White gloss vanity units are becoming increasingly popular in the modern bathroom. A combination of great looks and practicality means many buyers are choosing vanity units over a traditional basin and pedestal. Vanity units can be floor standing or wall mounted and while gloss white models are popular particularly with hotels and guest houses they are also available in a range of great colours to add a centre piece to any bathroom. Most base units come with soft close cupboards and drawers and the better models feature metal drawer runners, so they're built to last. Shower Enclosures Uk offer vanity units from the tiny 45cm to a family sized double basin unit at 120cm wide. Add a mirror with lights to complete the look. The unit pictured is the 60cm Sign Floor Standing vanity unit from Phoenix Whirlpools.

Sunday 13 February 2011

Top 3 Bathroom Accessories

LED Shower Head
In the number 1 spot is this illuminated LED shower head from Phoenix Whirlpools is one of this years must have bathroom accessories. As well as looking great and adding a real centre piece to your bathroom the LED lights also have a very practical application. The colour of the LED lights changes with the temperature. At 26c and below the light appears blue, great for a cold shower. Between 26c and 42c the colour changes from blue to green. When the temperature reaches 42c and above the light is red. This means no more stepping into a cold shower unless you want to, so you can basically adjust the temperature of water by the colour of the light. When in use the water also becomes magnetisable and helps expedite skin luster.

Even better the shower generates electricity to power the light by water pressure, no additional energy sources or wiring are therefore required, stunning!

LED Bathroom Mirror
Continuing the theme of all things LED the Hudson Reed LQ362 Lucio Infinity bathroom mirror has to be seen to be believed and takes the number 2 spot in our list of bathroom accessories. The idea with the LED's on this unit is to give a feeling of depth and the mirror doesn't disappoint, it's almost like you've suddenly unearthed a hole in your bathroom wall that stretches into the distance. Reminds me a little of the film 'Being John Malkovich', those who've seen it will understand!

The mirror is only a few centimeters thick despite it's apparent depth. A draw cord operates the lights and the unit is IP44 splash proof, basically it's ok with steam but don't take it for a swim! The LED effect adds a bit of quirkiness to any bathroom but ultimately this is meant to be a mirror, you won't be disappointed when brushing your teeth. So if you're in the market for a new bathroom mirror then this 800x600mm example from Hudson Reed won't disappoint, it also comes with a 12 month guarantee for piece of mind.

Waterfall Tap
Bathroom taps are more of a bathroom essential rather than an accessory but 2010 revealed a real demand for cascade taps or cascade taps as some manufacturers call them. This waterfall tap from Phoenix Whirlpools is a great example with solid brass construction and a silky smooth chrome finish and thus takes third spot in our list. This design also benefits from an enviro-click cartridge, this allows users to select a reduced flow setting when lifting the lever. You can feel the settings by means of a tiny click. This brass-ware example is also suitable for low pressure systems so there's no excuse not to spoil yourself with a great piece of bathroom design. Furthermore this example comes with a complimentary square basin waste to complete the look. Phoenix are so confident in the quality of their brass-ware that they give a free 10 years manufacturers guarantee. Checkout the extended range of Phoenix waterfall taps.