Soap and Glory

Contemporary styling was reserved for the living room or bedroom, but now there are so many options for you to create a modern and sleek environment in your bathroom.

EXPERT ADVICE

Martin Carroll, Managing Director, Duravit UK

Planning a bathroom
There are two important aspects to consider when creating a bathroom. The first is space. How much is available, are you creating a brand new space, or adapting your current bathroom. The second is location, if you are updating an existing bathroom; you will already have drainage, water supplies etc. However if you are installing a totally new bathroom, the existing hot and cold water supplies will need extending. The waste pipes will also need to be carefully planned so they connect into the existing system, you may need new central heating pipework for any additional radiators or towel rails. Don’t forget to allow for the boxing-in of surface-run pipework so that it’s neatly concealed. The electrics may also need extending, although plug sockets are not permitted in bathrooms.

Read more in the October issue…