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