Showroombathrooms

By Nick Roberts RMR Group

It’s easy to forget just how harsh the environment can be on your bathroom. Large temperature swings combined with steam and condensation relentlessly target the nooks and crannies hidden around the room, and it’s this daily ritual that means bathrooms are usually the first rooms to require a renovation. Getting inspiration for the refurb is the fun part. Design trends have been changing recently - for many years now, white sanitary ware, a grey theme with chrome was the norm, but now we’re seeing more matt black and brass fittings with vintage furniture that provide that opulent feel becoming popular. This new trend includes warm, earthy colours that emphasise natural materials and an organic feel. And with so many professional images online and on social media, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s an easy job to replicate. But getting that showroom quality is easier said than done. Dipping your toes into going DIY can be a slippery slope to disaster, and that’s after you’ve wrestled with the soil pipe you never wanted to touch in the first place! Ultimately, what we all want is space we can relax in, space that we can enjoy and a space where we’re the ones getting hot and steamy, not the bathroom walls! With bathrooms, there’s a mix of science and art to get that photo quality you’ve been getting your inspiration from. And it’s the experienced professionals that have a habit of getting the delicate balance of style and practicality just right. Available space, room shape, lighting, sanitary ware choice and design are all key components that interact with one another and drive the all the decisions and details that experts understand. If you’re looking to reinvigorate your bathroom, just give your local expert a call and they’ll be happy to help. www.robertsmillerredshaw.com

A new care home coming to Chichester

First residents set to move in soon Lakeview Grange care cinnamoncc.com/lakeview home will soon welcome its first residents, transforming a site that has been many months in development to a warm and hospitable care home. Lakeview Grange will provide residential and respite care and support people living with dementia, offering a ‘home from home’. People living and working at the care home can enjoy facilities and be involved in social activities mirroring interests and hobbies. There’ll be an opportunity to watch a movie in the cinema, be pampered in the hair and beauty salon or relax in a comfortable lounge. Bedrooms will be comfortable, light and spacious with a walk-in shower room and furnished with older people in mind. There’s a limited number of care suites with an en-suite bedroom and separate lounge with kitchenette – ideal for people looking for space and independence. The Chef and team provide a dining experience where mealtimes will be a highlight of the day as people come together to socialise and enjoy dishes. They’ll create nutritionally balanced menus to reflect preferences and will include adventurous and traditional recipes. Homemade bakes will be on offer. There is a private dining room for special occasions that residents can enjoy. They have a community aiming to build people’s abilities and experiences so they live fulfilled lives. Part of an Award-Winning group Lakeview is part of the Cinnamon Care Collection, recognised by Carehome.co.uk, leading UK care home review website, as a ‘Top 20 Large Care Home Groups’. Awards are based on reviews from residents and friends and relatives. With over 17k care homes in the UK caring for about half a million people, being selected is a big honour. For more information about their limited PreOpening Promotion at or to book a tour of the Show Suite, call Jackie on 01243 684 215 or email lakeview.enquiries@cinnamoncc.com

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