From the latest bathroom trends, to expert advice & tips on how to look after your bathroom
British bathrooms often consist of a bath shower combo, unless you have a larger bathroom or two bathrooms suited to accommodating separate bath and shower areas. Shower bath combos are practical for all of the family. If you have children you’ll want to do the typical bath time routine, consisting of plastic ducks, boats and … Continued
Showers are often chosen by design preference, but what type of shower you’d like is very different to what type of shower your home might need. The type of shower which will work best in your home is determined by the pressure of your water from whichever water system your home runs on. Do you … Continued
WHAT WE SAW… This year at the 2018 KBB exhibition in Birmingham we saw an array of new bathroom technology, new bathroom products and designs, plus the latest interior trends. We caught up with our favourite brands while meeting new and inspiring brands. Plus, we got a glimpse at the new colour palette for 2018, … Continued
One of the most important things when it comes to bathrooms is ventilation, especially if you have a bathroom without windows. Windowless bathrooms are quite common in smaller terraced homes and flats, and can cause big issues with excess moisture in the air. But did you know that even if your bathroom has windows you … Continued
In this article, Ciara Sheridan, buyer for houseplants at Wyevale Garden Centres, looks at why more people are including plants in their tropical-style bathrooms, and how you can too! Bringing the outdoors in has been a growing fascination for homeowners in recent years. And in 2018 we’re set to see this continue, as … Continued
Grey bathrooms have been increasing in popularity over the years. Around 8 years ago grey started to become popular within interiors, especially in bathrooms and kitchens and it’s been a growing trend ever since. It’s now the go-to colour choice when it comes to bathroom design. One of the main reasons grey is still so popular … Continued
Tiles are an ideal way to finish your bathroom or kitchen. As well as completing the overall design of your bathroom or kitchen they’re also very practical because they protect your walls and floors from water damage or dirt. Tiles are easy to wipe clean so any mess created in the kitchen or any dirt … Continued
Why would I need a silent flushing system you ask? Well, take yourself back to a night where you were silently asleep. Someone gets up to use the toilet, then suddenly there’s a hurricane in the bathroom and your rudely awoken. Exactly. Wouldn’t it be nice not to hear your toilet flushing all hours of … Continued
Think of a wet room and it’s hard not to think about expensive and large, luxurious spaces… But wet rooms come in all shapes and sizes, and can be created in any environment, at any cost. Traditional English bathroom design is awkward and very space consuming. Picture large, chunky built-in baths and confining shower cubicles. … Continued
Here at Island Bathrooms and kitchens we believe that inspiration is key to any new or grand idea, that’s why we have showrooms full of beautiful displays showing off the latest bathroom and kitchen products… It’s also why our website is full of inspiration! Whether you’re looking for ceramic or porcelain tiles, tiles for your … Continued
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