A Few Things to Take Care While Selecting Kitchen Taps

The market is full of various kitchen taps design, style, color and manufacturers. Gone are the days of the old grandma fashioned kitchen where the utensils kept popping out from the kitchen racks and stands. The modular kitchen are so designed and fitted to occupy everything that is put in. In fact from the outside unless you see the gas the kitchen does not look like a kitchen.

Kitchen taps add a finishing touch to the kitchen and should be selected based upon the style and design of the kitchen. The market trends can change anytime, what looks good today might look ugly tomorrow. Kitchen taps should be so selected as an answer to the questions like does the tap suit your Kitchen interior? Or does it match with the modern looking cabinets and cupboards?

It should also be decided if you need two different kitchen taps for hot and cold water. You can also go for a single tap giving both hot and cold water on as required basis. Whether you need deck mounted or wall mounted tap should also be decided. The only difference between the two is the flow of water from the sink to the tap and from wall to the tap.

Attractive Kitchen Taps

People are very eager to decorate their kitchen and bathroom by some snazzy taps, and in kitchen taps it is always depend upon us that how much important we give to the kitchen taps because, some don’t want to spent lot of money into the kitchen taps and, some people wants to spent money in the taps because they love to decorate their home by some good quality of taps.

There are manifold types relish of taps are available in the market, now a days mostly people are alarming to use mixer taps in their bathroom and kitchen because they gives us good flow of water and it is a architectural designs. And the relish types of taps are getting in the market but they cost you more because they are really in a good quality with good structure and taps are like, baffling, ranging from avant- grade and laser bathroom basin taps in tubular designs.

Some people love to make their bathroom and kitchen by extraordinary taps, and one of the sterling tap which is available in the market, which is called traditional cross head taps, actually traditional cross head taps which can used in our basin or bath and it is one of the sterling quality. And there is also broad range of taps are available in the market, some people believe in quality, design and swanky material because they are eager to decorate their bathroom and kitchen, but it is also necessary whatever we purchased that should be match in our bathroom and kitchen.

Illuminated Bathroom Mirrors

Enough of Worcester based Greenstar amazing gas and oil fired boilers. Time now to explore some of the best bathroom mirrors that can add more to your bathroom.

How about fantastic square illuminated Bathroom mirror? Well it is made up of very high quality material and complements almost all bathroom suites.

Dimensions

• Height 60cm
• Width 60cm

There are also rectangular illuminated Bathroom mirrors that are meant for people who detest the square shaped mirrors. These mirrors too are made up of very high quality material and complement almost all bathroom suites.

Dimensions

• Height 50cm
• Width 39cm

Bathroom Cabinet

If you are a house wife and tired of the clutter in the bathroom then it is time for you to go for bathroom cabinets. They are an important part of the bathroom and can solve half of your bathroom clutter problem as all the things in the bathroom will find the best place to be kept.

Uniquely designed bathroom cabinets will add to the look of your bathroom. They are available in different design patterns to match your traditional, contemporary, modern or elegant bathroom. You think of a shape for the bathroom cabinets and you will find one to exactly match your requirement.

Bathroom cabinets are very easy to fit and do not take long unless you want a customized bathroom cabinet. Before you set out to shop for bathroom cabinets you should have a good look at your bathroom to decide the place where the cabinet can be fitted. It will also give you an idea of the design and the style of cabinet to match your bathroom.

Once you know the place where you want to fix the bathroom cabinet, take the dimensions. You can always shop on the internet for the bathroom cabinets with the specific dimensions. This will save you lot of time and hassle.

Bathroom Mirrors at its best

When it comes to bathroom accessories, one aspect you cannot miss is the all important bathroom mirrors as they enhance the overall look of our bathrooms.

You should ensure that they coordinate brilliantly with the other bathroom accessories as well! Here are the two bathroom mirrors which certainly make your bathroom look spacious and wonderful.

Freestanding Mirror

Freestanding Mirror is an excellent mirror. It is simple and at the same time very powerful mirror. Provides a unique and spacious look to your bathroom.

Elan Mirror with Light - LQ308

Elan Mirror with Light LQ308 is one of the greatest of all bathroom mirrors as it complements most other modern bathroom suites. It can be fitted wherever the fitting may be splashed, anywhere within 0.6 metres of a basin or similar water source. Very easy to install as well.

Designer Door Knobs

As the property market growing, the demand for a house is also increasing. Everywhere we found latest fashions whether it would be our home, our costumes, home interior and many more. When you found a designer home, then a first fixture comes in your eye is Door Knobs. This is the feature that some people wanted it to be traditional, antique and contemporary in style.

If you are looking forward to unique doorknobs, then you have to make some research by walking into nearest hardware shops or by searching from the internet. It may be categorized in term of shapes, sizes, and materials that have been used in their production. It can be made from brass, steel, and very latest electroplated steel. In addition, a protective coating and a shiny layering on the steel prevents them by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid.

Door knobs can be easily polished and require a minimum maintenance to make it shine. It can also used in cub boards, drawer pulls, cabinets and as a hook on plate.

Cabinets are made up with the wood. Therefore, you can use a knob made up from the glass because light can directly comes into the floors of cabinets thorough the knob. If your door made from metallic material, then such fitting also found in the market. You can also reach to these knobs online and find a perfect choice of doorknobs right away! Choose those one which are lasts longer and to be fitted with your style.

Bathroom Fixture 4 Piece Suite

Your bathroom suite must be one which complements with all the other accessories as well. Well one such marvellous bathroom suite is the new Monica Bathroom 4 Piece Suite.

This bathroom suite belongs to the excellent categorty of bathroom suites as it is damn practical and ofcourse beautiful indeed! The contemporary styling of the Monica suite delivers a clean crisp look for today’s lifestyle.

This is what it includes

• Monica SP CC pan pack - 271066
• Monica 550 1TH basin - 231541
• Unisquare Pedestal – 246230

Compaq Boilers

Once again speaking about the Compaq Greenstar gas boilers, Greenstar 12i and Greenstar 12Ri are two excellent boilers that comes into our mind! The Worcester based Greenstar 12Ri boiler belongs to a market-leading range of energy-saving condensing gas-fired boilers from Regular boilers series.

The speciality is that it is very easy to install and ideal for small property type. It can actually fit in the kitchen cupboard as well. Like every other Greenstar gas boilers, these boilers two help one decrease heating and hot water bills by between 15-20% and also they are cheaper upto 30% cheaper to run than an older boiler. They are energy saving along with eco friendly.

Similarly Greenstar 12i System is a great gas boiler as it is easy to install and operate. Up to 97% of the gas consumed by a new Greenstar 24i condensing System Boiler is converted into heat for the heating of the system. Both these boilers are SEDBUK A-rated - environmentally friendly boilers. For ease of installation, flow and return pipes can be plumbed in from above or below the boiler.

Bathroom Accessories

We have witnessed quite a handful of elegant and stylish bathroom accessories but how about seeing some of the world’s most bizarre bathroom accessories?



The first one is a smart and stylish white and black bathroom scale that makes use of a dial for the reading. It comes with raised feet area measuring 29 x 28 x 4cm.



Then there are accessories like Chrome Soap and Sponge Basket combining practicality and functionality brilliantly. Complements almost all the varities of taps, mixers and shower parts.

Bathroom Design Tips

For making your gadget work wonderfully well you bring in a whole lot of new and useful accessories for it. Similarly for making your bathroom look good and make you feel luxurious you need to equip it well with bathroom accessories. In this context modern accessories are very important as they will reflect your personality. Also now bathrooms are designed in such a manner as o say good bye to stress and other such tensions.



Lightening your bathroom is one such important aspect. Lightning really helps in boosting the look of any bathroom and also it bathroom look more spacious. Lot many types of lights can be used in a bathroom such as down lights, shower lights, spot lights, wall lights, mirror lights and shaving lights. Maintaining proper heat and ventilation will keep your bathroom look always fresh. While towel rails, soap dishes, glass shelves and baskets, bathroom suites will make your bathroom look complete.

To make your bathroom a relaxing spot you also need to have amazing bathroom showers. Bathroom showers play an important role in our lives as many of us have a shower daily. Electric showers are fast becoming the hottest showers now a day as their installation is very easy and make bathroom look fantastic. On the bathroom suite side my personal favourite is Impala which combines fashion look with cutting edge technical innovation.

Bathroom Suite

One of the most exciting collections of Bathroom suites is here. Yes it’s a fantabulous Impact Bathroom 4 Piece Suite (2 Tap holes). The all new Impact suite has been designed with the smaller bathroom or en suite in consideration. Its good looking and practical design comprising of a short projection wc pan and push button cistern offered with a choice of basin sizes.



Bathroom Suite also includes the following:

• Impact SP CC pan pack - 271052
• Impact 550 2TH basin - 231522
• Universal pedestal - 2401

Towel Rails in Our Bathroom

From history to today bathrooms have transformed from a mere place of cleaning ourselves into a luxury to relieve from the day stress and strains. For many it is a relaxing room and a place to spend time with self. In most of the cases it is equipped with the whirlpool tubs, singing and dancing shower cubicles and spa baths.



Towel rails have been voted the most wanted accessories to make your luxurious bath special. A towel rail is very important to top the luxurious bath. Just imagine your situation when you just had a hot bath and were enclosed in a cold towel. It will definitely give you shivers leaving the warm fresh feeling of the bath far behind.

Towel rails keep your towel warm when you are having bath. You no more feel lazy to go for a bath. You will feel like going for a bath even in winters and at nights.

There are two basic forms of towel rails electric and thermostat. Electric rails are wired into the main switch board and have an on-off control. The thermostat is fit in the center house heating system somewhat like radiators. Both the styles are equally effective and ensure to keep your towel warm.

Basins at Hotel

We just returned from Jaipur and I was thinking about the hotel we stayed in. It had a lovely ambience and the bathroom accessories were indefinable. Everything in the hotel looked custom made. The basins were beautifully shaped like flowers and so was the bathtub.

In my 30 years of life span I have been to many places but have never seen and felt such lovely flower shaped basins. Even today whenever I think of them I can see them live in front of me. They were made of glass to give them that elegant look. The basins were accompanied by handblown faucets which match the basin design. It was amazing to find taps in such shapes and colors. Faucets are available in a variety of colors and designs to suit your basins.

Since its inception to now basins have come a long way and are no more simple. They have been made more fancy and durable. Most of the designs are inspired from mother nature and the surroundings. The modern design basins have given a new scenario to the basin look and feel and are quite expensive. They can cost you anything between £75 and £2000. It is wise to have a bigger budget then to compromise on quality.

The other room at the hotel had copper basins. They are also a good option as bacteria are not copper friendly. Basins are generally termed as the house of the bacteria and copper can be used to keep them sterile. As time passes a thin greenish layers forms on the copper basins which makes it even more beautiful.

Bathroom suites to add a luxurious touch

Moving on improvement part in bathrooms there is no doubt that a bathroom without a trendy bathroom suite is like a ground without lights. For most of us fitting a new suite is certainly not a big deal but choosing one out of numerous choices is really a tough job, isn’t it?

Nowadays even bathroom suites have become luxurious – this ofcourse is not a crack. Bathroom is no more a place which is used only for hygienic purposes. People use bathroom for getting rid of all day stress. You can spend a lot for adding luxury to your bathroom.

The Impala is one such exciting new addition to the Impluse range of products. A winning combination of the latest bathroom fashion look with cutting edge technical innovation.

Bathroom Suite includes:

• Impala SP CC pan pack - 271065
• Impala 1TH pedestal basin - 231441
• Uniround Pedestal - 246270
• Caroline slow close duraplas seat - 284340

Door knobs

Door knobs are something which repetitively coordinate the doors with the whole house and create a striking theme. It also builds an everlasting pleasant impression on whosoever visits to our house. They occupy an incomparable importance in our entire life. Door knobs come in wide variety of styles, materials and fabrication. This decorative piece of creativity door knobs wonderfully increases the beauty of every room and décor the home in a managed form. Nowadays market is flooded with magnifying door knobs giving a lively look to the doors.



Brass, Glass, antique brass, polished, solid brass or bronze door knobs are a huge choice because they add a lot of extra durability and style to your door. It will enhance your lifestyle as per your own liking and creativity. Grab these door knobs and add the elegant touch to your doors. Placed some royal door knobs in your entire house and increase the charm in your lifestyle.

Bathroom cabinets

Bathroom cabinets are truly a necessary entity for bathrooms. Bathrooms can only look bright and dazzling when there are colourful bathroom cabinets. They are wonderful bright furniture which is the hot-pick. If you have all the things organised at its place then you bathroom looks neat and clean and it persuade a perfect attitude for the entire day. They express their own style and create a mark in the bathrooms. Just imagine your bathrooms without any cabinets. Oh! It would be all mess up. Thus they are truly a necessary entity for your bathrooms. There are different types of bathroom cabinets which fulfil all your needs.

Storage bathroom cabinets, mirror bathroom cabinets, curio bathroom cabinets, bathroom wall cabinets, corner cabinets etc. Thus you can bring the one which suits your bathroom and make it look appealing. Designer bathroom cabinets are also the new trend in bathrooms. They are available in various bright colours which makes your bathroom glow. Large cabinets are also a nice choice if you want to keep all the things inside it. They will hold all your bathroom accessories and will make your bathroom wonderful. Your bathrooms can look classic if you have mirror cabinets; they lure the baths and are utile too. A sliding door in this mirror will lead you to the cabinets where all your accessories can be kept; these cabinets are good in use as you don’t need to run from here and there. You just have to slide the door and you get all your accessories.

Bathroom Mirror Series

Continuing with bathroom mirrors lets just look at this innovative and circular mirror. Circular Mirror make bathroom look wonderful indeed!

Round Illuminated bathroom mirror is a high quality bathroom mirror has been manufactured to a very high quality and it complements most modern bathroom suites.

Specifications

• High quality
• Illuminated
• Includes pull cord

Dimensions

• Diameter 50cm

Shower Curtain Rails

Well coming back to make your bathroom look wonderful once again shower curtain rails play a very vital role in doing the same indeed! Shower curtain rails are an important feature of any bathroom as they help prevent any overspill coming from your shower and the curtain itself will be a key feature within any bathroom. One such beautifully designed curtain rail is Antique Gold Circular Shower Curtain Rail. Take a brief look.

Antique Gold Circular Shower Curtain Rail.

Specifications

• Total diameter 860mm
• Pipe diameter 26mm
• Supplied with wall support bracket

Really a handy and fashionable accessory which will make you feel your bathroom complete.

Shower Tower Series

In today’s modern life and hectic schedule where you don’t have enough time to take full bath, so you have the solution Triton Shower Tower- Unichrome Ullswater from wide range of bathroom shower series. With excellent shower experience, Triton Shower Tower provides ultimate design to your modern bathroom.

The thermostatically controlled shower tower provides separate control for flow and temperature. The diverter control gives a wide range of option. This shower tower comes with main shower head, shower hand sets and body jets. So Choice is yours either use main shower head and body jets or shower handset and body jets. In total with choice of five different showering sensations, that means still you have ultimate shower experience without spending too much time. This system is suitable to work with high pressure system only, needs minimum operating pressure of 2 bar. With highly advanced and ultimate features it includes safety features like – automatic shut down if cold water supply fails and adjustable maximum temperature stop prevents the temperature accidentally turned up too high. Temperature control with a numbered dial for easy temperature selection.

Minimalist Bathroom Tap

Bathroom Taps too come in different shapes, sizes and designs. The most sought after color definitely being the silver one which looks luxurious and trendy. Contemporary bathrooms are not a rarity anymore as more and more people aspire to make their bathrooms luxurious and exotic. Bathroom taps are undoubtedly one of the most striking bathroom accessories as they are used very often. For this particular reason it becomes very important to have a clean and nice bathroom tap. . Beautiful Bathroom Taps still deliver plenty of water to basins, baths and bidets but they do so in such a sophisticated manner. Here is one of them. Take a look.

Minimalist Isla mono basin mixer small spout

There is no doubt that Isla bathroom taps and mixers crafted to give a twist to minimalist styling. Isla mono basin mixer with small swivel spout & pop up waste set. It is incorporated with leading edge 1/4 turn ceramic disc valve technology. Although these fittings are suitable for low pressure, all knowledgeable people recommend a minimum operating pressure of 0.5 bar for best performance.

Bathroom Cabinet

Bathroom Cabinets are also a very important part in designing bathroom and proper functioning of it should be checked before buying it. These accessories are specially designed for storage of home products which are of daily use which makes the bathroom spacious and doesn’t create any mess.

Things which are to be kept in mind while purchasing a Bathroom Cabinet is that the size of it that need not to be spacious, which can cover the larger part of your bathroom.

The other thing to be kept in mind is that the design or the color should match the bathroom otherwise the place may look ugly, and it has proper folds and sub pockets for tooth paste, tooth brush and other small products. And the last and the most important thing to check by what raw material the Bathroom Cabinets are made up of, just check the quality of the product.

Top 6 extremely fashionable and stylish counter top basins at Victorian Plumbing

A splash of water from the basin taps starts your day and while doing it with your face towards the basin you obviously do not want a dirty or a ugly looking basin to greet you in the face. Nice classy basins will always feel good to look and start your day. Victorian Plumbing offers some of the very affordable and stylish counter top basin designs. There are different shapes and designs keeping the basic geometry intact, so its functionality with beauty and elegance. These counter top basins can also be fitted on a semi recessed platform to create interesting designs and decor.

Some vessels are stand alone and come with only wastes and do not have a tap hole. So they can be fitted under any nice designer tap and they look great. But care has to be taken so that the tap has to rise above the rim of the basin and pout inside the vessel. These basins are in fact hassle free and also look good.

1 Vada counter top wash basin

2 Maria counter top wash basin

3 Lucca counter top wash basin

The other types are those with tap holes. So one can fit almost any taps on top of them. They look chic and trendy. There are also 2 tap hole and those with a mixer available.

4 Valentino counter top wash basin

5 Impala counter top wash basin

6 Pisa Slimline counter top wash basin

Victorian plumbing has a wide variety of basins in different ranges and designs rite from counter top to pedestrian to wall hung. You can choose according to your tastes and your bathroom decorum. They are all from the best brands and well known names. So now start your day with a fashionable and stylish wash basin and have afresh and happy day ahead.

Bathroom Design Vintage Or Premier?

clawfoot bathtub has been a fixture favorite style bath in hundreds of years and today remains a popular choice for new bathrooms. So the question arises: Is considered Clawfoot design vintage modern style or Premier bathrooms? Here are the facts.

Vintage footed bathtubs. True vintage styles of the past were cast iron. These ancient baths were very long, but difficult to move. Can be found in old houses and antique shops, but are no longer manufactured in the original cast iron material. Reproductions of old drawings are still made, but the lighter materials are now used.

Modern bathtubs with feet. Technological advances have allowed a clawfoot tub that is made of fiberglass and acrylic materials, so that a weight of only part of what the old tubs some weight. The same vintage look you can still buy, but new tubs with feet are also available with a modern look, like steel "claws" and control devices for massage.

foot baths have been a favorite style bathroom lighting for hundreds of years and today remains a popular choice for new bathrooms. So the question arises: is considered the time-footed design or style of modern prime minister? Here are the facts.

Vintage clawfoot bathtub. The true vintage style of the past were made of cast iron. These ancient baths were very long, but difficult to move. They are found in old houses and antique shops, but no longer produced in the original material of cast iron. Copies of old models are still made, but lighter materials are now used.

Modern bathtubs with feet. Technological advances have allowed a clawfoot tub that is made of fiberglass and acrylic materials, so that a weight of only part of what the old tubs some weight. The same vintage look you can still buy, but new tubs with feet are also available with a modern look, like steel "claws" and control devices for massage.

So the answer to the original question is both. foot baths can be incorporated into any design or vintage modern main bathroom. If you want to design your bath time, select a claw bath on one level that has the appearance of traditional Victorian style. mirrors flowers wallpaper or borders, large slab of marble and decorative to complete the look. For a modern, choose a new style with legs that have luxury finishes and stainless steel. Choose simple designs, geometric and light fixtures that have a character. Whatever style you choose, you can enjoy one of the bathtubs in the design of your new bathroom.

18 Soap Cases

The Victorian plumbing is a website that houses all sorts of bathroom products and bathroom accesories from some of the best brands in the industry. The products however small or big are equally crafted and designed to perfection for optimum use. Soaps are a vital necessity in any bathroom, be it near the wash basin or at the bath. And they have a property to get sticky and damp and then stick around on the surfaces of your valuable furniture, baths or basins. To avoid this mess keeping the soaps in soap cases is very necessary.

1. Ceramic Soap Dish Ring Holder

2. Ceramic Soap Dish Ring Holder Antique Gold

3. Ceramic Soap Dish Holder

4. Croydex Perivale Soap Dish Chrome

5. Modern Frosted Soap Dish

6. Ocean Chrome Frosted Soap Dish

The glossy white and the frosted soap dishes give a rich look to the bathroom interior and fit into a bathroom that is contemporary or traditional styled for the ultimate luxury. With shiny chrome or antique gold finishes for the fittings and holders they complete the luxurious look.

7. Croydex Twist N Lock Soap Dish and Holder Chrome

8. Croydex Twist N Lock Small Soap Basket Chrome

9. Croydex Twist N Lock Corner Soap Basket

10. Croydex Twist N Lock Soap Dish Chrome

The chrome finished twist and lock soap cases are very trendy and the greatest benefit of having them in your bathrooms is that you can twist and lock them on to any smooth surface. No need to do any hammering or drilling and destroying the surface in any way.

11. Soap Basket chrome

12. Antique Gold Soap Basket

The trendy soap baskets are exceptionally minimalistic and yet so luxurious. The high chrome and antique gold finish is what makes them so unique along with the simple but perfect basket shape that will look amazing in any bathroom.

13. Chrome Soap Dish from Croydex Westminster

The chrome finish soap dish is unique in the sense that it is full bodied with no grills. It is a very subtle design that never ceases to impress.

14. Chrome Soap and Sponge Basket

15. Chrome Small Wire Soap Basket

16. Chrome Large Wire Soap Basket

The wire baskets for soaps in different shapes and sizes are classic pieces and will never out date. With extremely high quality and various other utilities in each of the basket they sure make for a good buy.

17. Soap Dish Frosted Glass Bath time

The frosted glass bath time is a contemporary accessories that has typography which takes the color of the wall it is placed on. It will look good on dark coloured backgrounds.

18. Chrome Tec Soap Rest

The chrome soap rest is a highly contemporary design and will suit any of the hi-tech bathrooms.

The soap case may seem to be a small or a very insignificant accessory, but is does matter a lot as it is the details and the smaller things that build up a look for the bigger picture.