Here you’ll find a wealth of bathroom ideas and inspiration! At BigBathroomShop we understand it can be a challenge to plan and design a new bathroom, and sometimes all you need is a little inspiration to help you on your way. From small bathroom ideas to the latest bathroom trends and much, much more, you’re sure to be inspired!
We are excited to unveil one of our latest products launches- smoked glass shower enclosures. If you’re looking for a brand-new enclosure that provides a minimalist monotone feel to your bathroom space, then sit back, relax, and get ready to discover this beautiful new shower trend.
Why Choose a Smoked Shower Enclosure?
Black/ smoked glass walk-in showers, also knows as tinted shower enclosures, are a beautiful way to add depth and industrial style to your bathroom space.
The smoked screens not only looks fabulous, it has also been crafted from robust 8mm premium glass for long lasting durability and the black tint provides a layer of privacy for busy family bathrooms (you know, the kind where you don’t get a minute’s peace.)
Unique, modern, and perfect for creating glamour at home, it’s here to add something a little different from the typical clear glass screens found in UK bathrooms.
So, take the plunge, go for something different, something bold!
Let’s find out more, Types of Smoked Shower Enclosures
Here at Big Bathroom Shop, we have two types of smoked glass enclosures: the Milano Portland- Luna and the Milano Nero- Luna.
Both are available in a variety of modern and stylish designs, the only difference being the profile. The Nero smoked screen is part of our black collection and therefore has a dark profile for a seamless effect.
Whereas, the Milano Portland-Luna has been designed with a chrome profile for a stark contrast and extra sparkly from the chrome features.
One of the most popular places to install a shower into your bathroom is within a recessed wall. This is because an enclosure has already been created within 3 solid walls. This means all you need is a glass door and shower tray making it more cost effective.
The most common door options for walk in shower panels in a recessed space are a hinged, sliding, bi-fold or pivot and you can have the option between right or left entry, depending on your personal preference.
Corner Walk-in Smoked Glass Enclosure
Looking for an enclosure you can hide away in the corner or against a single wall? Then a corner enclosure just might be what you’re looking for.
Corner walk-in showers are the perfect option for anyone trying to save space in their bathroom or en-suite. As the name suggests, corner enclosures effortlessly fit into the corner of your room with doors designed to slide to either side; thus creating an easy access entry area to get in and out of the shower.
Floating smoked glass enclosures are the ideal enclosure type if you are looking for a minimal look. As the same suggests, the enclosure appears to ‘float’ with entry on either side. Featuring a single glass panel and supporting arm for additional stability.
Floating effect enclosures are a beautiful touch to add to any minimal inspired bathroom space.
When it comes to our shower enclosures and wet rooms, we like to offer a wide variety of sizes. That’s because we understand how small and difficult spaces bathrooms can be in UK homes.
If you’re looking to fill a large space our enclosures go up to 1700mm x 900mm and have a long-life guarantee of 10 years.
For those who are struggling to fit a smaller space, we have enclosures starting from as small as 1100mm x 700mm
From small to large and everything in between, discover your perfect size here.
Shower Tray Options
To enhance and maximise your smoked glass shower, we offer several finish options including, white, anthracite and light grey.
Too add an extra splash of luxury, we have slate effect options. The Milano Rassa slate effect is a beautiful way to add a soothing spa-like feel to your showering space.
Carefully crafted from material 50% lighter than standard stone. Which makes them a lot less likely to chop or crack!
Big Bathroom Shop shower trays come with a fast-flow waste to ensure your shower water drains away swiftly.
Alternatively, you can opt for an acrylic capped polymer resin tray. This type of tray is extremely lightweight yet brilliantly durable and a hardwearing surface to stand the test of time.
In our smoked glass enclosure collection, you can choose to build your ideal shower step by step.
Starting off with the style, then moving on to choose your size and tray size and finish. We have made this a simple and painless way to ensure you achieve your perfect enclosure in just a few clicks.
Smoked glass shower enclosures are a great choice for people looking for extra privacy and a unique flair. The tinted design creates an eye-catching shower experience like no other, providing luxury and privacy in one simultaneous seamless design.
This monochrome touch is one of the latest designs to hit bathroom interiors, and lucky for you, we have plenty of designs for you to choose and create your dream bathroom.
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As the Autumn months draw in and look to 2022, we take a peek at the exciting bathroom trends emerging in the new year and what you should look out for.
Japandi Bathrooms Trend
There’s a new trend on its way, Japandi – and it’s got some serious staying power. Japandi is an interior hybrid that blends Japanese and Scandinavian styles.
Influenced by the ancient Japanese idea of wasbi-sabi, an aesthetic that appreciates beauty is ‘imperfect, impermanent and incomplete’, Japandi also inherits the comfort and cosiness of Nordic interior design. Together, forming a gorgeous, simplistic bathroom interior style we can’t get enough of.
This new interior fusion creates the perfect combination of form and function, focusing on neutral hues, bright spaces, and plenty of texture.
To achieve the most perfect Japandi space we recommend 5 features:
Earthy Hues
Lavish Textures
Low Key lighting
Minimal Accessories
Plenty of Natural Elements
50 Shades of Green
Expect to see a lot more of green hues in 2022. Pastels, tinted shades, emerald, green, sage greens and more. Green is a brilliant way to refresh a bathroom without overpowering, additionally it’s really nice hue to introduce that can encourage positive wellbeing. Bringing you back to nature with pops of colour.
We love the versatility of this colour, a wonderful fit for modern and traditional bathrooms alike. So, whether you’re looking to totally revamp, a subway tile splash back or adding a new lick of paint, here’s some inspiration that will make you love every shade of green.
Three of our go-to shades we recommend for your 2022 bathroom
How To Incorporate Green Into Your Bathroom In 2022
Green Tiles
Green Painted Walls
Introduce Terracotta to Your Bathroom
Terracotta is one of the up-and-coming shades for bathrooms in 2022. The earthy hues are coming through, highlighting our newfound love for positive wellbeing interiors.
Since the 2020 pandemic, there has been a huge increase of people remote working and for many, this will be a permanent arrangement. Meaning, now more than ever, our homes should be light, calming, and a positive place for us to exist.
Whichever way you choose to introduce terracotta, from wall paint to tile options to towels or bathmats, feel free to discover deep burnt orange hues to soft apricot shades until you find your ideal terracotta shade.
When introducing terracotta into your 2022 bathroom think about how you want your bathroom to feel. You can create a luxury Spanish villa vibe, traditional Moroccan theme, or rustic rural elements with this beautiful colour.
Soho London Bathrooms
Another big trend to watch out for as we head towards 2022 is SOHO London designs. The best way to describe this beautiful interior is cosy luxury. If that doesn’t quite sum it up, think artsy, bohemian, urban elegance with an edgy flair – sounds divine, we know!
So, what would a SOHO bathroom look like?
To achieve the soho look in your bathroom you need to throw out any ideas of the clean, clinical look when shopping for tiles, paint, or wall design. Think patterned prints that will add extra style to your bathroom space. From geometric to striped or even Turkish cement tiles for a truly bespoke look.
Soho décor adopts a masculine colour palette with a focus on rich tones. There’s no place for minimalism here. The more dramatic, the better. You want your decorative elements to be emotive, passionate with an element of comfort.
If you’re still unsure, we have some Soho London Bathroom design inspiration to die for.
What Paint Colours Are in for 2022?
Over the last few months, we have seen the big paint brands announce their ‘colour of the year’ for 2022 and we couldn’t be more excited about these fresh concepts.
Kick starting with the wonderful Farrow & Ball…
Ok, get ready because this is going to be a mouthful, Babouche, School House White, Breakfast Room Green, Stone Blue and Incarnadine have been named as the hues that will define 2022.
The overall feel of these shades is to offer comfort and simplicity with a mix of folk and craftsmanship. Joa Studholme, Farrow & Ball’s colour curator, predicts that ‘simple and familiar colours in clever combinations will be experience a revival in the home in 2022.’
Let’s break down each colour for some clarity:
Babouche
Babouche is a hue designed to bring joy to your interior, a soft yellow shade that offers a simple yet bold aesthetic.
School House White
A Silky white without the cool undertone to ensure it still holds a warm feel to your bathroom.
Breakfast Room Green
Breakfast Room Green offers a lively and comforting feel. It’s the perfect background for an art décor theme.
Stone Blue
Stone Blue is here to bring back a warm timeless nostalgia to your bathroom space. Pair with traditional chrome fixture and furniture such as Milano Elizabeth Collection, for the most stunning space.
Dulux Colour Of The Year
Dulux announced their colour of the year as ‘Bright Skies’, a shade to breathe fresh air into our homes and remind us of light and open summer skies.
They stated, ‘Bright SkiesTM is a light, airy and optimistic blue that’s good for the soul. It promises to open up and revitalise your home.’
This colour comes at the perfect time, over the last 18 months our worlds have been turned upside down and now more than ever do we need to instil a calm, natural and warming tone into our home interior.
Mix Bright Skies with our Milano Nero matt black fixtures and fittings for a striking contrast or keep things warm and welcoming with our Modern Brushed Gold taps and showers.
Modern Organic Bathroom Design Ideas
If you’re taking on a bathroom remodeling, consider modern organic bathroom interiors. It’s a trend we are seeing more of in the last year and looks to be a continually popular trend. Featuring soft round edges, curves instead of rigid structures will add a relaxed feel to your bathroom.
It’s important to find a balance of modern lines and crisp whites with naturals forms of materials. Sticking to a wholesome colour palette is a must.
Bathroom Wallpaper Revival
If you thought bathroom wallpaper was going to stay in the 80’s you are so wrong. Wallpaper in the bathroom will be making a big comeback next year!
With the right wallpaper, any room can be transformed and packed with personality. Not only does wallpaper look great it’s also a cost-effective way to make a big impact on your current bathroom space.
You might be thinking ‘but wallpaper in a bathroom is a stupid idea, it will just peel away?’. However, since its revival many wallpaper brands offer specially made paper that sticks perfectly, even in the most damp and warm environments. So you can be safe in the knowledge that once it’s been stuck down, it should stay down.
Whether you’re looking to create a tropical themed powder room, romantic floral pattern or even a fun geometric print – the wallpaper opportunities are endless.
Here’s some of our favourite bathroom wallpapers ready to make a statement in 2022.
Statement Faucets In 2022 Bathrooms
According to the future, nobody wants a ‘normal’ basin tap anymore. 2022 is all about installing statement fixtures and fittings. Long gone are the days when a standard chrome monobloc would suffice.
2022 faucets are all about unique designs and flamboyant finishes. If you’re thinking about a shower and tap upgrade in the new year, make sure you’re opting for something bold, to be right on trend. Think matt black shower and taps for a statement feature or go for copper and golds with green hues to help the brassware pop.
Biophilic Bathrooms Are Big In 2022
In a post-pandemic world, we now require an interior that will instill calm and tranquility into our lives. Your bathroom is the place you end and start your day, so there is an ever-increasing importance for it to be space that fills you with serenity.
Biophilic bathroom design are a great way to bring you back to nature. Plants are a major feature in any biophilic bathroom. They purify the air by eliminating air pollution, boost creativity and reduce stress- all to make a happier and healthier you.
So, if you want a more peaceful feel to your bathroom, you should think about incorporating elements of nature and here’s what to include…
Natural materials- Use natural materials such as wood, cork, stone, or bamboo. These natural materials can be used on the floor, vanity units, walls or even just as accessories. It will instantly add a natural feel to the room.
Plant Trend
As we mentioned above, plants can really help improve your mood, so including them into your bathroom is key for a happy wellbeing space. The more the merrier when it comes to 2022 interior.
It is also key to find out which plants will thrive in a dark and damp atmosphere like the bathroom and lucky for you we have a blog dedicated to all of the best plants for the bathroom. It includes, Golden Pothos, Spider Plant, Aloe plant, Snake Plant and many more.
What should I pair with my plants?
Nothing can affect the mood quite like colours can, so if you’re looking to create a natural, calming bathroom look at the lighter end of the colour spectrum. Earth tones such as taupes, beige, cream, whites, and browns are brilliant for helping add some feng-shui.
Blue Tiles
That’s right you heard us; blue is back in 2022 and it’s all about tiles. Blue tiles are available a huge variety of shades and styles so if you’re looking to include blue into your bathing space, you will be happy to know you have plenty of choice.
Marine blue tiles make a beautiful feature wall, with their rectangular shape and rustic edge for added texture, you will find yourself engulfed in a sea of luxury with their high gloss finish.
If you’re looking for something more subtle you can always opt for a pastel sky blue splashback. A subtle pop of colour that will provide a soft, serene feel to your basin area.
Dulux recently announced their colour of the year for 2022 and this beautiful pale blue tile is a great example of ‘Bright Skies’– just looking at this light, soft blue will lift your worries.
Topps Tiles have created the most beautiful, fluted tile in this beautiful bright shade. The tile has a matt finish and a reeded 3D structure, the perfect combination of art décor and contemporary style.
Flute Features
Speaking of fluted designs, we are expecting to see a surge in this beautiful art décor aesthetic finish. Flute designs add dimension, clean structure, and a feeling of movement, whilst keeping a minimal feel.
Fluted detailing is popping up on almost every surface in recent months, and we expect to see more vanity units, tiles, panels, and light fittings featuring this functional design.
It’s all about adding more texture and interest to your furniture. Here’s some of our favourite fluted finishes…
Stone Countertop Bowl
If you haven’t picked up on it already, natural elements are a popular choice for bathrooms in the upcoming months. Natural Stone countertop bowls are one of the most recent bathroom features we have seen in interior influencers homes.
From river stone, to marble countertops there’s plenty of options to choose from ensuring you’re right on trend.
Bathroom Flooring Ideas
As far as flooring goes, there’s not much that hasn’t been trialed and tested. Nevertheless, in the upcoming 12 months expect to see a lot of more of wood floor in the bathroom.
Whether it’s vinyl, laminate, or solid wood, we are seeing more and more of this beautiful natural floor finish pop up.
Here’s some of our favourites so far
Not enough flooring inspo for you? Head over to our new blog on Beautiful Bathroom Ideas for 2022.
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In this article, we talk about the latest trend to hit the world of bathroom interiors and all the Japandi bathroom ideas and inspiration you’ll ever need.
If you’re new to Japandi interiors, then get ready, because after reading this article you will be fully converted to Japan’s and Scandi’s new love child.
*Disclaimer* We can not be held responsible for the overwhelming feeling of needing to re-decorate.
Photo credit: @japandi.interior
What is Japandi?
Japandi is an interior hybrid that blends Japanese and Scandinavian styles. Influenced by the ancient Japanese idea of Wasbi-sabi, an aesthetic that appreciates beauty is ‘imperfect, impermanent and incomplete’. Japandi also inherits the comfort and cosiness of ‘Hygge’ from Danish culture.
Together, forming a gorgeous yet minimal bathroom interior style we can’t get enough of, with an emphasis on finding beauty in simplicity.
How Do I Create a Japandi Inspired Bathrooms?
In order to create this new interior fusion, there are some key elements you need to consider. Form and function are a must when designing your new Japandi space.
To achieve a Japandi bathroom you need these six key elements:
Lavish textures
Low key lighting
Minimal accessories
Natural material particularly rustic elements
Earthy colour palette
Clean and clear design
Now we know what ingredients we need to create the most perfect Japandi space, let’s take a look at the different concepts for your bathroom, cloakroom or en-suite.
Dark Japandi Bathroom
In this Japandi inspired bathroom, they have used their space expertly. Using dark textured walls and floor to create a natural stone like base. Pair your dark walls with a touch of rusticity to achieve a stark contrast, with a parting panel wall. This will nicely spilt the room whilst maintaining a beautiful open space.
Opting for clean lines and minimal accessories is two of the many components that makes this a beautiful Japandi space. When it comes to creating a dark Japandi style, including dark wood /oak vanity units is a great way to introduce a variety of textures.
Light and Minimal Japandi Bathroom
Light and minimal allows you to layer textures whilst keeping the room super simple and airy. Use crisp white walls to keep things looking clean, just as a Danish designer would. Add interest to your space with natural textures, and floating furniture. Remember less is ALWAYS more.
The key here is to avoid over cluttering with too many accessories, keep everything as minimal as possible.
Your space should be as light as possible, try your best to keep as much natural light as possible. If this isn’t a do-able, opt for sleek lighting. Something that will keep your bathroom looking simple and soft, if you really want to emphasis the Japanese aesthetic, opt for symmetrical lights on either side of your mirror.
Monochrome Japandi Bathroom Suite
Not a fan of colour, no matter how subtle? Don’t worry, you can always go for a monochrome Japandi space. One of the staple features of Japandi design is contrast; therefore, choosing this yin and yang colour scheme will maintain the perfect balance.
If you’re lacking colour, remember plants are your friend and should be used in large quantities to add biophilic touches.
Remember, texture is everything! – mix marble with fluted tiles, matt walls with textured floors. Go the extra monochrome mile with black brassware instead of chrome.
Bright and Open Japandi En-suite
Keep things calm and open with a neutral colours, for a calming tranquil space. Windows are a brilliant way to allow natural light to flow – so the bigger the better!
When it comes to your bathroom layout think minimal and open. This particularly applies to the shower. Try to avoid enclosures and welcome walk-in showers or any frameless structure. This will create the illusion of more space and avoid the feeling of being ‘caged in’.
Bright and open Japandi spaces are all about exposure. Exposing as much light as you can whether that’s natural light or artificial is a great way to boost mood and set the scene for a calm atmosphere.
Again, use rustic elements to add warmth and a natural touch. Paneling and wooden shelves work well for the basin area and don’t forget about keeping your furniture soft and round, for true Japanese style. We recommend a countertop basin to finish off the look.
Colourful Japandi Bathroom
One for the colour lovers – if you need that pop of vibrance, feel free to introduce soft soothing pastels. To achieve Japanese minimalism, keep furniture minimal, accents black and add your colour through paint, fluted tiles or on your minimal accessories.
If that isn’t enough, introduce colour through your ceramics. Soft pinks, blues and greens look fabulous in countertops basins or vanity units.
Industrial Japandi
Use a round freestanding bathtub as your focal point, pair with contrasting black taps in a beautiful matt black for an extra luxury touch.
Incorporate the industrial vibes through raw and unkept walls. Limewash paint is a great way to achieve an imperfect look, ideal for an industrial feel.
And that’s a wrap, we hope you enjoyed this Japanese and Scandinavian style guide and we have given you enough Japandi bathroom ideas and inspiration to turn you into an Japandi interior expert.
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I think it’s safe to say when it comes to saving money, we’re all eager to know more. So, if you’re currently renovating or even just thinking about updating your bathroom, we have some wise words from interior influencer, Chloe.
Earlier this year we worked with Chloe to help her produce her dream bathroom. She came to us with a strong vision of what she wanted from her bathroom, and she hasn’t disappointed. Better yet, she has created the most beautiful space, whilst saving incredible amounts of money, with the help of her fiancé, Aaron.
Chloe is 24 and recently bought a miners cottage built in 1880 with her partner. She has a full time job and does interior influencing on the side. Even though she hates the word influencer, Chloe does a beautiful job at sharing her life and home online to her 31.6k followers.
Find out how Chloe did it below :
So, Tell Us A Bit About Why This Particular Property Caught Your Eye?
‘The cottage caught my eye just before it went to auction and I was IN LOVE. There is something so warming about the large open hallway and it truly was a gem waiting to be polished up.
I knew this house was gasping for an extension and even though we weren’t sure if it was possible, we went for it and Aaron DIY built our two storey extension by hand during furlough!‘
How Did You Go About Planning Your Bathroom/ Interior?
‘Pinterest truly was my best friend (and still is!) I save images that inspire me and then collectively analyse similarities amongst them to help decide what features are a priority and then I get to hand draw on my iPad my ideas before using computer aided design to bring it together!‘
Where Did You Get Your Interior Inspiration From?
‘It took months of preparation! I picked up inspiration from hotels I had been to or seen online and then of course, Pinterest.‘
What Made You Decide To Take On This Renovation Project Instead Of Paying For Help?
‘We have done everything so far, including building a 2 storey extension, so to us this made sense. We have the time, skills and knowledge to just go for it so why not!‘
What Top Money Saving Tips Would You Give To Fellow Renovators?
‘DIY. It’s the only way you can save a reasonable amount of money really as labour costs are incredibly high and sometimes tradesmen are unreliable because they’re so busy right now, catching up with work after the pandemic.‘
How Much Did You Save On Labour Costs By Doing It By Yourselves
‘We never got a quote however, after adding up the average costs of labour we believe it is around the £10,000 mark. Our bathroom was quite an intricate design which included knocking walls down, re positioning a window, building an additional shower nook, bespoke carpentry work and lots of electrical work. It was a back to brick renovation so, very expensive in labour costs.‘
What Is Your Must Have Feature In A Bathroom?
‘Soft lighting. It makes all the difference when having a relaxing bath on an evening. Think about a candlelit bathroom, without all the hassle!‘
What Is Your Favourite Thing About Your New Bathroom?
‘It just has to be THE BATH, just wow I could live in there quite frankly. It is spacious yet snug (how, I don’t know!?)‘
The Bath In Question…
Chloe’s beautiful bath tub is part of our Milano Irwell.
A stunning centrepiece for your bathroom, the Milano Irwell 1700mm double ended freestanding bath is the perfect choice if you’re serious about relaxation and indulgence.
Featuring a contemporary and desirable oval shape, the bath has been crafted from premium quality Lucite acrylic that’s scratch resistant and exceptionally rigid.
We aren’t all as fortunate to land a partner with insane DIY skills like Aaron, but there are plenty of smaller things that you can try and complete without paying for a tradesman.
Here’s a list of some of the things you can do yourself, that will take a big % of your labour bill.
Rip your existing bathroom out yourself – Yes this will take some elbow grease and might be end up taking more time – but it’s another £100+ off the bill
Tiling/painting – if you’re up for the challenge, done your research and have the time, why not tackle some tiling? This could save you thousands on your bill.
Build your own shelves – you can purchase shelving or even go wild and completely create your own floating shelves with rope and a rectangular piece of wood.
Install your own taps – I know this might sound scary but there are some good youtube tutorials on how to do this yourself and it doesn’t look too daunting.
Disclaimer – we love a DIY hack but please never tamper with gas – Please call a plumber, avoid any hazardous conditions.
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Our Big Bathroom Flooring Predictions For Next Year
Everybody wants a unique, exciting and memorable bathroom to call their own.
Some people want a contemporary luxury spa feel, while others prefer decadent marble structures and a more traditional look.
But whatever your taste, the foundation of a truly exceptional bathroom design lies under your feet, in the flooring.
Big, small, bright or moody, your bathroom can be any of those styles or shapes, but it’s flooring will always be one of the most important things to get right.
We scoured Instagram, Pinterest and (our fave) Houzz to uncover the bathroom flooring ideas that we think will set the trend next year.
Here’s 22 bathroom flooring ideas that we predict will be gracing the world of bathrooms in 2022.
1 – The Pebble Bathroom Floor
Stylish, slip resistant and relatively inexpensive to install, pebble or rock flooring provides a great material for wetroom and walk-in shower floors.
Create a truly unique look with any number of pebble combinations and find the stars of the show in your local river or on a nearby beach, to save a little more money to spend elsewhere in the bathroom!
Though laying the pebbles can take a bit of time, you can do it without the need for professional help – if you are feeling brave!
2 – Coloured Floor – Neutral Walls
If a neutral floor palette seems boring to you, why not go for an exciting splash of coloured tiling and do something completely different?
In this simply stunning space designed by German designer, Lien Tran Interior Design, the bright coloured floor tiles contrast with the marble feature walls to create a bright and vibrant space that is grown up while still being fun.
3 – Embrace Japandi Tranquility
The emerging trend of 2021 will only “blossom” further next year, and these stunning Kasai Carta Sakura porcelain tiles from Tile Club are certain to create the peaceful and relaxed vibe in your bathroom.
Combining the ever popular Scandi style and the more natural elements of Japanese design, Japandi leans heavily on natural materials and neutral colours to create a calm and clean aesthetic that adds a harmonious feel to the bathroom.
We expect to see this sort of floor and wall tile in many bathrooms across Instagram in 2022 – we simply cannot take our eyes off it!
4 – Weave Your Way To A Stunning Mosaic Bathroom Floor
Made from Equator marble and featuring clean and crisp white and grey colours, these durable tiles have a natural beauty that creates an interesting geo pattern on your bathroom floor.
The lighter colouring in this tile makes it ideal for bathrooms with no natural light source and it works beautifully with the ever popular Scandi style of bathroom space.
This open wetroom contrasts the deep and sensual black herringbone tiles with the ever popular white subway tiles on the walls.
With a pair of chrome overhead rainfall showers, simple shower screen, and contrasting wooden bench, you would be hard pressed to find a space exuding a more grown up Scandi style than this.
Supremely stylish and modern, black herringbone will never not be cool to look at and we expect to see it a lot more next year!
6 – Moroccan Fish Scale (Shell or Mermaid Tiles)
“Shell tile” sounds so much nicer than “fish scale” and “mermaid tile” has a 70’s sort of a ring to it – but they are one and the same.
Quirky and unorthodox, Moroccan fish scale tiles are a fun option for your bathroom flooring design and you can play with colours to your heart’s content to create a space unique to your own style.
For some they may be a little too wild, but for many it’s a pattern that offers something out of the ordinary for a more progressive-looking bathroom.
7 – Even Bolder Colour Blocks – Brave Bathroom Flooring
The UK has some of the smallest bathrooms in Europe, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be brave and bold with your flooring colour choice.
Bold is beautiful and just because you have a smaller bathroom space, you don’t have to limit your colour choices to plain and simple.
Simple square tiling in contrasting primary colours can create a wow factor in big and small bathroom spaces – so don’t be afraid of teaming bold colours together – as this 2022 bathroom flooring trend is all about being brave!
8 – Terrazzo Bathroom Tiles
Big in 2021 and continuing that way next year, Terrazzo was one of our favourites from the last 12 months and we would hope that people continue to recognise its subtle yet striking qualities.
Super hardwearing and available in a range of colours, this marble chipping and cement combo tile is made from off cuts of other materials, so is a more sustainable bathroom flooring option.
Easily paired with almost any other colour, it provides an attractive, durable and striking look that lasts and that (we feel) won’t ever go out of style!
9 – Terracotta and Earth Tone Tiles
The warm and earthy tones of classic terracotta are on the rise and growing in popularity.
Looking beautiful when combined with Terrazzo, shades range from warm clay and apricot hues through to red brick and fire orange.
This tile colour and design will make a huge impact in 2022 and can be stunning when paired with brushed copper and bronze brassware – both of which you will see much more of next year.
10 – Hexagonal Heaven
Big as a plate or as small as a fifty-pence piece (but with fewer sides) hexagon tiles come in a range of sizes and have long been a regular favourite for the bathroom floor.
If you do opt for the very small ones, be careful to match them with a plain surface so they stand out and don’t have to compete with other textures.
Colour choices are varied, but for a calm and soothing hexagonal flooring effect, white is always good, while green, blush and coral are proving to be ever more popular on Instagram.
11 – Green & Gold(With Hexagons Again!)
If you look back through the decades of bathrooms gone by, you’d be hard pressed to find anyone that would say they loved the green bathrooms of the 70’s and 80’s.
In 2022, however, we can see green make a big impact and come back to prominence in bathrooms and ensuites – finally laying to rest the ghosts of it’s sickly avocado past.
Paired with traditional gold brassware, green floor and wall tiles create a kind of “art nouveau” feeling that brings the look together to create a stunning sense of the dramatic throughout the bathroom.
12 – Wood Floors For Spa-Lovers
If you’re looking for a truly “Zen” design, wooden flooring and wall accents can help you achieve it, brilliantly.
Wood can help to soften the hard ceramics that are found in a bathroom, and the impact it can have on light and sound in the space is impressive too.
Seal your bathroom wood with boiled linseed oil or urethane as this will help to keep your natural wood grain nice and vibrant – and treat it outside before bringing it indoors as both linseed and urethane can have a strong smell!
Sometimes called “Tuscan” or “Spanish Modern”, we expect to see a little more of this style on “the Gram” in 2022.
Along with the terracotta comeback, Tuscan style bathrooms are again on the rise here in the UK and beyond – as it seems we just can’t shake that “led on a beach in the Med” vibe!
This style was hugely popular in the USA in the noughties, but we’re hoping for a resurgence in the UK, this time with more ephasis on monotone styling.
To achieve this look, think about using patterned monochrome flooring, like this Spanish floor tile installation from Anissa Grossman at Complete Colours & Interiors.
14 – Marble SlabBathroom Flooring
Marble is versatile, durable and works alongside a range of colour schemes.
Adding value to your home, marble bathroom floors have seen a resurgence in Europe throughout 2021, and with good reason.
Sophistication, grandeur and a luxurious vibe are guaranteed with a marble floor – think expensive spa day or exceedingly posh hotel and you won’t be too far away from a dream bathroom at home!
15 – A Polka Dot Paradise
Right now you’ll find polka dot bathroom accessories in almost every furnishing store you can think of.
Why? Because it’s on the way up the trends chart.
The irony – and it’s not lost on us – is that polka dots used to be associated with the plague and uncleanliness – and yet here we are in 2021/22 and we’re using them in the cleanest room of our homes.
Helping to create a classic look and feel, polka dots could be far more adventurous too if you opt for the coloured variety – with gold polka dots seen quite regularly across Pinterest, Houzz and IG.
16 – Geometric Shapes & Unusual Patterns
Geometric tiling is still a trend we love, and we’ve seen a lot more of it over the last 12 months too.
Though the style has never really gone away, linear and angular furniture designs have probably contributed to geometric flooring becoming popular again.
Warmer tones paired with neutral wall tiles can achieve a beautiful country-style bathroom if paired with a freestanding bathtub and traditionally styled brassware.
If you’re feeling slightly more adventurous try tiling a little further up the wall and you’ll create a lavish bathroom space that is sure to turn heads.
17 – Stencilled Designer Bathroom Floor
You know the old design saying “if you don’t like something, paint it”? Well, that’s what bathroom flooring stencil fans tend to say to justify their work!
Designer bathroom stencilling is a great idea and not limited to any one style or design.
A great DIY bathroom project that will work on almost any type of bathroom floor, we love the stencils from Royal Design Studio – who have a seemingly endless supply of amazing ideas!
Relatively inexpensive when compared to completely retiling or laying out a new floor, stencils could be where you save a little extra money to spend on more luxurious bathroom items.
18 – Zellige Tile Bathroom Flooring
Another Moroccan favourite of ours – and everyone else’s – are Zellige tiles.
Handmade and with a definitively unique and imperfect charm, Zellige tiles were everywhere back in 2019, but we predict they’ll make a slow and sure comeback to the walls and floors of UK bathrooms in 2022.
As each of them are hand moulded, hand cut and hand finished there are no two Zellige tiles that are the same, which is not ideal for the perfectionists out there!
19 – Cork Bathroom Flooring
As we look to become ever more eco-friendly and go green in our approach to modern living, there is certain to be a rise in the use of cork flooring in bathrooms, and that’s just one of the reasons it makes it into our list.
A unique and eco-conscious flooring material, cork is fabulous for bathroom floors as it is resistant to mould and mildew and works brilliantly in damp bathroom spaces.
Spongy and filled with natural air pockets, cork is soft and comfortable under foot, and though it is more expensive than floor tiles and carpet (who uses carpet these days?) we are certain you’ll see more of it in your IG & Pinterest feeds in 2022.
20 – Classic Penny Tiles
A distant cousin of the hexagonal tiling above, penny tiles are the ultimate in classical bathroom flooring options.
First gracing the bathrooms of the early 1900’s they are slowly but surely becoming popular again, and we expect big things for these small tiles in 2022.
With their non-slip surface making them great for wetrooms and high traffic bathrooms, they are perfect for wrapping around curved areas, thanks to their diminutive size and look stunning every time.
Normally used in classic black and white, today’s penny tiles come in a glittering array of colours and patterns that will help to create a unique flooring style in your bathroom.
21 – Real Stone Bathroom Flooring
A stunning way to make a bold and elegant style statement, natural stone is a great bathroom flooring material that is both strong and durable.
Real stone flooring is expensive and decadent, but that is to be expected, as every quarry in the world has a slightly different type of stone with different veining and colouring guaranteeing a unique look that won’t be found anywhere else in the world.
A really strong and positive selling point for any home, natural stone will be seen a lot more in 2022 as new and more effective synthetic sealants make it a viable material for use in wet rooms and walk in showers.
22 – Lily Pad Porcelain Tiles
A best-selling tile of the last 3 to 4 years, lily pad offers a striking geometric pattern with angular lines that has been inspired by patterns found in nature.
The lily pad pattern has no boundaries when it comes to helping you achieve a versatile look that can be either modern or traditional.
It’s fab at making small spaces feel much bigger than they are, which is probably why it is finding its way into more UK bathrooms and ensuites.
Although it was huge in 2019, 2020 and 2021, we don’t see this style going away any time soon, and if anything it is set to be even more colourful and popular as it is a tile that can help to create a range of visual effects that enhance your bathroom space.
Next Year’s Trends – What Do You Think?
So there we are!
Our 22 bathroom flooring trends for 2022.
What do you think?
Do you have any favourite bathroom flooring ideas we haven’t shared here?
Let us know in the comments below, and don’t forget to tag @Big_Bathroom_Shop on Instagram and show us your own Big Bathroom projects!
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Stellar Ensuite Design Options To Upgrade Any Home
Ensuite bathrooms typically represent a much used, private haven within a home. And as such, they should be moulded into an image reflective of the homeowner’s personal taste and requirements.
Typically compact, ensuite bathrooms provide a perfect area in which to express some creative license as it pertains to interior design, and implement whatever sort of aesthetic takes your fancy – no matter how outlandish it might be.
In this blog, we’ll discuss some stellar ensuite bathroom ideas that can help transform your ensuite into one of the most stylish rooms in the entire home, in spite of a likely diminutive size.
From a variety of colour options to storage hacks, fixtures, fittings and layout recommendations, we’re brimming with suggestions to enhance ensuite bathroom suites to the fullest extent…
Ensuite Bathroom Layout Ideas
The very first thing to consider when plotting your ensuite bathroom ideas is the actual layout of the space, accounting for helpful storage hacks and basic thoughts on the way the room will be styled.
You’ll need to think about which fixtures and bathroom furniture you deem as essential inclusions. For instance, it is highly unlikely that a typical ensuite bathroom size will be able to accommodate a freestanding bathtub. So you might instead have your heart set on a corner shower cubicle.
Door projections inwards and outwards, and how they will impact on essential surrounding fittings such as the toilet or sink are also key elements to keep in mind. Perhaps wall hung toilets or short projection models should be sourced in especially compact ensuite areas.
And see if there’s any way to maximize space by capitalising on unique storage solutions – negating the presence of a bathroom cabinet to fit shelving in a small alcove could be one such stylish, easily implementable means for doing so. Or seek out further inspiration in our blog, 12 Bathroom Storage Ideas For Small Spaces.
Ensuite Bathroom Colour Ideas
Again, the colour scheme of an ensuite bathroom should ultimately line up in accordance with personal preferences. But it would be remiss of us not to mention the general uplift the presence of bright, light tones can bring to the space in general.
Darker or harsher, bolder shades and striking patterns don’t tend to work so well in small ensuite bathrooms especially. So unless you’re decorating a particularly large ensuite room, it is recommended that these types of hues are restricted to the flooring only, if used at all.
Pastel tones and creamy colours are superb interior colour options to really open up the space, especially for an ensuite bathroom in which the infiltration of natural light is at a premium. These sort of shades will reflect any incoming light extremely well.
Whatever colour décor you do opt for, it is imperative to team similar tones together in most ensuite bathroom interiors. Sharp colour contrasts can draw the walls in and make the room appear cluttered, as opposed to the light and airy feel provided by bright, consistent colour combinations.
Furthermore, calmer hues are more likely to better complement the main features of the ensuite, unless black bathroom accessories and other darker fixtures dominate the space.
Best Bathroom Furniture Picks For Ensuite Bathrooms
It’s been alluded to earlier in the blog, but the role that wall mounted bathroom furniture can play in maximizing space in a bathroom ensuite cannot be underestimated.
The likes of wall hung bathroom vanities are a particularly excellent ensuite vice, teaming impressive aesthetics with immense functionality – a basin meshes seamlessly with effective bathroom storage in one streamlined component.
What’s more, the finish of so many of these type of units will serve to complement the overall interior scheme of an ensuite bathroom. Light oaks, subtle anthracites and glossy whites all prominently feature within a multitude of cloakroom vanity unit ranges.
Outside of main furniture stylings like vanities, toilets and basins, other less essential elements can prove a crucial factor in implementing stylish ensuite bathroom ideas successfully.
Think items such as bathroom mirrors and even smaller, accentuating bathroom accessories (more later) that can deliver a subtle enhancement to the overall ensuite scheme. Chrome accessories are pretty much a failsafe option, and their reflective finish can combine well with light and airy colour themes in modern and traditional ensuite bathrooms alike.
Whatever you do select, it’s again crucial to keep the harmony in terms of your overall colour scheme and surrounding fixtures and fittings, rather than introducing harsh contrast tones.
Get Wise To Accessorize An Ensuite Bathroom
After briefly touching on the importance accessories can play in an ensuite bathroom, we can explain in a little more detail why they can represent such a vital element, even in comparison with dominant and more sizeable fittings.
For such a typically restricted space especially, less can indeed be more, and the minute details can actually catch the eye more than larger components.
Plus, that creative license we initially harped on about can perhaps be exercised to a greater extent with accentuating items, rather than with bigger, more obvious defining fixtures. Even the likes of toilet roll holders can make a huge difference, as explained in greater detail in our blog, How To Choose The Right Toilet Roll Holder.
As well as items such as these and accompanying bathroom essentials like toothbrush holders and soap dishes meanwhile, other items can add subtle style to the space, even if they aren’t necessarily ‘household’ bathroom additions.
Bathroom plants housed in snazzy vases, flower arrangements and candles all offer an excellent means to make an ensuite bathroom feel a lot more homely, for instance. They’ll especially serve to upgrade ensuites with a classic, rustic vibe, and those that lean into cottagecore design elements.
And the complementary features of key fittings cannot be dismissed either. Think taps and toilet seats as they pertain to the basin or toilet you have installed, or are planning to fit within an ensuite bathroom.
Crucially, as aforementioned, less is more, so be sure not to overdo it in terms of introducing accessories. You want to retain a spacious, airy feel to the room (even if space is at a premium) as opposed to making the area appear cluttered or too busy.
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Make sure to browse a superb selection of premium quality bathroom items online with Big Bathroom Shop, ideal for helping you bring your dream ensuite bathroom ideas to life.
And don’t forget to browse the Big Bathroom Shop blog to draw inspiration for ensuite bathroom ideas and all sorts of other bathroom tips and tricks. Or, get in touch with our friendly team for further help and advice.
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Selecting The Perfect Toilet Roll Holder For Your Bathroom
For many a medial task around the home, and all sorts of DIY jobs, the mantra “don’t sweat the small stuff” is a popular and applicable phrase to follow.
But when it comes to bathroom upgrades, even the smallest of details can make a huge difference to the overall aesthetic of the space, especially in what tends to be one of the more compact rooms in the home.
In this blog, we’ll focus on one such minute finishing touch in the form of a toilet roll holder, and explain what aspects to consider to ensure you make the right choice for your bathroom or en-suite specifically.
Choosing Your Toilet Roll Holder Design
The very first element to think about when shopping toilet roll holders will be the actual design profile. Traditionally, wall mounted toilet roll holders have comfortably proved to be the most frequently found style on the market and typically most sought after as well.
However, there’s a plethora of freestanding toilet roll holder models on the market now as well. And these present an especially tempting proposition for a clean modern bathroom finish, with no requirement for the wall to be drilled into.
Often, in the case of freestanding toilet roll holders, the component itself will feature added storage options for a convenient bathroom solution. For instance, plenty of freestanding designs will incorporate multiple tiers for the housing of toilet brushes, toothpastes, shampoos, shower gels, towels and more.
Personal preference of course provides the basis for which sort of toilet roll holder you opt for, but spatial factors, the size and layout of the bathroom will too play a big role in determining whether a wall mounted or freestanding model is best.
Picking A Toilet Roll Holder Finish
In relation to all sorts of bathroom accessories, and fixtures and fittings in general, chrome finishes reign supreme as the overwhelmingly most popular style available. But with that said, it can pay off to make a bold colour selection for your toilet roll holder that departs from tradition to an extent.
Essentially, you’ll be keen to source a component reflective of the overall bathroom style, and that meshes well with the existing interior scheme (or the one you’re introducing in the case of a full bathroom refurbishment).
Many contemporary bathroom upgrades will adopt darker contrast schemes, such as anthracite greys and whites, whilst black bathroom accessories have also enjoyed a rapid rise to prominence in correlation with noir shades becoming a notable modern bathroom trend.
And if all else fails, chrome toilet roll holders offer an excellent ‘safety net’ that will match up with almost any sort of décor. The same can virtually be said of wooden toilet roll holders too, though these would tend to feature within traditionally themed bathrooms almost exclusively.
Free Or Fixed Toilet Roll Holders?
The majority of toilet roll holders incorporate a simple design for ease of usability, allowing for the toilet roll to comfortably slip on and off the primary arm.
But, especially in family households where young children and/or pets present, a fixed toilet roll holder might prove a better bet. Typically, these models are wall mounted, and secured in full via a spring mechanism.
Their profile works to stop the toilet roll from being accidentally removed and, in a potentially far more irritating and troublesome scenario, falling into the toilet itself to cause a blockage.
Be sure to take into account the type of bathroom wall you’ll need to drill into if opting for a fixed wall mounted toilet roll holder as well. The likes of bricks and plasterboard present a fairly simple installation proposition, but tiled walls typically require more intrusive fittings.
Or, for a left-field solution, you can seek out a wall mounted toilet roll holder that attaches to the wall by alternate means, such as suction sticking or by being glued.
Where To Fit Your Toilet Roll Holder
When you’ve identified the perfect type, style and colour toilet roll holder, you can begin to think about the ideal positioning for the component.
Consider who uses the bathroom with regularity – will any and all children in the household be able to comfortably reach it? Is it at a comfortable height for any elderly guests to use? Can you yourself get by frequently using the holder without doing yourself a mischief?
The key is to ensure the toilet roll holder is easily and comfortably accessible from a seated spot. And, somewhat obviously, it should be free from any obtrusive bathroom furniture or potentially dangerous fixtures like heated towel rails or designer radiators.
How’s It Hanging?
Which way you’ll actually hang your toilet roll holder is one of the final decisions to make, and might be one sub-consciously assisted in accordance with some of your personality traits.
Originally, the very first toilet roll holders were designed with the loose end of the toilet roll to be facing the front. So by rights, that’s the correct way to go about their installation.
But in reality, personal preference should take charge when you select which direction the holder will be located.
So will you conform to the norm and have the toilet roll facing outwards from the front, or go against the system by having the roll go against the wall? The choice is yours.
How High Should A Toilet Roll Holder Be From The Floor?
Though some toilets are marginally taller or shorter than others, and may therefore impact the optimum height of your toilet roll holder, it’s standard for a toilet roll holder height to be around 66cm (or 26 inches) from the floor.
This height should mean that the toilet roll is within easy reach for anyone using the toilet whilst preventing the roll from dragging on the floor – unless of course you have a family pet or a small child that likes to pull it out for fun!
How Far From The Toilet Should The Toilet Roll Be?
Having it 66cm from the floor is one thing, but you don’t want to have your toilet roll too far out of reach, so how far away from the toilet should it be?
A handy position is for the roll to be around 25-30cm (10-12 inches) from the edge of the toilet bowl. Taking into consideration who may be sitting on the loo, this should be just far enough away to prevent any contamination from the toilet itself, while stil being in as convenient a position as possible for ease of access and use.
This may be a little different for a children’s bathroom, or perhaps a smaller cloakroom suite, but generally around 25-30cm is ideal placement for your toilet roll holder.
Should Toilet Paper Hang Over Or Under?
It is personal preference as to which way you hang toilet paper over your toilet roll holder, but there is science behind the correct way to hang it, and the safest way to hang your toilet roll is “over”, with the paper facing out into the room.
When using the toilet, the moment when bacteria is most likely to be spread is when the user reaches for the toilet roll.
When the toilet roll is hung “over”, the user’s fingers will only touch the paper that they will be using, and which will subsequently be flushed down the toilet.
However, if the roll is placed “under”, the chances of a deposit of bacteria being left behind when the user’s fingers brush the wall are very high.
This then means that every subsequent toilet user runs the risk of not only picking up bacteria left behind by the previous user, but also increases the chance of them leaving bacteria behind for the next person too.
So, for safety and cleanliness reasons, the correct way to hang your toilet roll is over and NOT under.
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Or if you would like any further help or information about making the right choice for your bathroom specifically, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team. You can leave your thoughts in the comments section below, or contact us via Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.
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Which Generation Use The Most Water In Bathing And Showering?
The environmental impact of water usage might be just about the only facet of the showers vs baths debate we’ve yet to wade into, so we’ve decided to put that right in this blog.
More specifically, we’ll focus on research concerning contrasting age demographics, and look to decipher whether excessive water usage could present a burgeoning problem amongst the younger generation moving forwards.
We’ll explain which age ranges prefer taking showers to baths, and which brackets will tend to spend longer than is perhaps absolutely necessary when indulging in either vice. In turn, how the related excess water use could have a negative environmental influence.
Do Showers Or Baths Use More Water?
In basic theory, you can imagine that showers would use more water than baths, considering the constant flow in opposition with a filled tub that doesn’t require any top up.
However, a number of factors are at play that can swing the pendulum in the other direction. Not least, the size of the bathtub in question, and the amount of time the user chooses to spend engulfed in the refreshing deluge of a shower system. The specific shower model’s flow rate is another element to consider as well.
The likes of traditional freestanding baths, for instance, often incorporate a wealthier surface area than a number of modern bathtubs, or alternative designs such as corner baths. And as a result, they’ll usually accommodate more water.
Similarly so, a multitude of modern shower systems will provide superior flow rate in contrast with other styles, providing refreshing full body coverage but also using plenty more water in a shorter space of time.
Ultimately then, there’s no real definitive answer without taking into account the aforementioned elements and their opposing values.
Generally speaking though, it is thought that a 10-minute shower will use significantly less water than a soak in the tub would. Standard showers are thought to use around 2.5 gallons of water per minute, whilst a large freestanding bath might require the distribution of up to 70 gallons in total.
Which Age Ranges Prefer Baths Over Showers?
According to our research, with a sample size of 1000, it’s actually the middle aged to older generation that prefer to take a bath as opposed to a shower.
42.7% of 55-64 year-olds questioned said they preferred to climb into the tub, with the next highest percentage of bath preferring folk (40.4%) stemming from the 35-44 year-old age bracket.
But whilst there’s a correlation between the same age ranges spending longer in the bath on average, there’s little to suggest that extra water is being wasted in comparison with those who don’t soak for quite as long. Of course, the bathtub will typically be filled up initially, so no requirement usually exists to top up the levels after entrance.
That said, the 6.5% of 55-64 year-olds admitting to bathing for in excess of an hour at a time could need to replenish the reservoir they’re sat in after a while. And the same goes for the 5.2% of 25-34 year-olds who also answered that they soaked for 60 minutes plus.
Meanwhile, that same latter category produced significantly the highest percentage of those surveyed to bathe for up to 40 minutes (17.4%), suggesting that there could be some truth to the notion that the younger crop are somewhat prone to a touch of water wastage.
What do the shower statistics say though?
Which Age Ranges Prefer Showers Over Baths?
The youngest age range surveyed were the very most receptive to the idea of taking a shower over a bath, with a whopping 69.2% of 18-24 year-olds asked preferring the shorter and sharper blasts of a typical shower system.
However, of that same age bracket, just 4.3% said they spent five minutes or less within their shower, with a majority 40.4% taking between five and 10 minutes to shower.
Incidentally, that timing spectrum was by far the most popular showering length amongst all demographics on the whole, with 45-54 year-olds the most dominant in the category – 53.8% of the range said they showered for more than five minutes and less than 10.
What is particularly notable though, is that of each of the three youngest age brackets would appear to be far more in favour of longer showers when lined up against the older three age categories.
More than a third of all respondents aged between 18 and 44 said they spend a minimum of 10 minutes in the shower, whilst 22.1% was the highest percentage that answered the same of the eldest three age ranges (55-64 year-olds).
Plus, 16% was the lowest total of the youngest three categories that explained a preference for showering for up to 20 minutes. By contrast, 7.1% was the highest amount of any of the three eldest groups to mirror that shower ‘speed’.
And practically every person who admitted to showering for 25 minutes or longer hailed from the initial three age brackets too. Just 0.6% of people over 45 said they spend so long in the shower, with the 25-34 age range flying the flag for excessive shower stints – their 4.6% to stick around for 25 minutes or more was the highest of all those surveyed.
So Who Wastes The Most Water?
All in all, based on the data we’ve garnered from a sizeable enough sample, it seems the blame can be shared to some extent.
Although the older generation would seem to prefer the water-sapping confines of a bathtub more so than the younger clan we questioned, it seems the shower-mad youngsters are prone to spending an excessive amount of time in their enclosures.
The fact that 5-10 minutes was the most popular shower duration amongst all those questioned is encouraging overall, and surely in most circumstances, a shower doesn’t really need to go too far past the 10 minute, and 25 gallon mark.
But why are we harping on about water wastage anyway, I hear you ask?
How Does Water Wastage Impact The Environment?
There are anthropocentric, biocentric and ecocentric reasons to preserve water supplies as and when possible, with no drawbacks to any of them.
Anthropocentric
Basically, freshwater supplies are limited in several countries all around the world, with 36 nations listed as being in an ‘extremely high stress’ situation as it pertains to clean H20.
The UK itself is currently at a ‘low/medium’ stress level, and only continued efforts to preserve supplies where possible can ensure it continues to maintain that status.
Crops, plants, commercial prospects and in turn, the livelihoods of certain people can all be put at risk by the unnecessary wastage of water in extreme examples.
And we’re more prone than most areas to using water unnecessarily too, considering how easy it is to take for granted the presence of taps and shower systems that can literally offer fresh water at the twist of a handle or touch of a button.
From a more selfish aspect, using excessive levels of water both domestically and in a business sense can lead to unwanted added energy bills, and a greater budgetary strain.
Biocentric
Put simply, a biocentric viewpoint is one that sees humans as no more important than any other living organisms on the planet. Essentially, every living thing exists within the same ecosystem, and the sharing of the same resources is vital to each of them.
As alluded to in our anthropocentric explanation, several countries struggle in terms of their freshwater supply, and several species of animals and plants suffer as a result.
And given the integrity of so many animals and plants to the environment and the cyclical way the world works, the needless wasting of water represents an extremely narrow-minded practice in the grand scheme of things.
All in all, frequent excess water wastage can lead to animal species heading towards extinction, with a lack of water also detrimentally affecting plantations from growing as they should, as well as a far less ready supply of available drinking water.
Ecocentric
The ecocentric point of view is not too dissimilar to the biocentric one described – it promotes the idea that the earth, its ecosystem and everything contained are equally as important as each other.
Accounting for an enhancing global population, the demand for freshwater is at the highest level ever, and in turn, fresh water needs to be sourced from alternative means such as ground water and aquifers.
These methods take much longer than usual as the extraction rate is far exceeded by the regeneration rate, further exemplifying why avoidable water wastage is just that – avoided.
Ultimately, the unsustainable nature of these water sourcing processes can see added carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere on the back of filtration, extraction and transportation processes. And as a result, our carbon footprint is further solidified, assisting an increase of the earth’s temperatures on the whole.
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And if you would like any help or assistance regarding our product range, or choosing the perfect bathtub or shower for your bathroom area, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
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As a broad generalization, two main profiles exist as it pertains to those who take showers on a daily basis – people who hit the shower in the morning and those who prefer to cleanse in the evening.
For those that tend to go for the latter option, the main reasons typically relate to feelings of relaxation and hoping to unwind after a long or stressful day. The morning showerers are usually seeking a refreshing boost to awaken the senses, and kick off their day in an invigorating fashion.
But, do the benefits of one shower routine outweigh those associated with the other?
The title of our blog has probably already indicated so, and the rest of this article will cover the numerous health advantages that would appear to set morning showers apart…
1. Improved Skin Condition
From a general perspective, showers are beneficial with regards to skin health. But morning showers are actually considered to be more advantageous.
Indeed, a shower taken early doors is a greater help in combating acne, and also in terms of balancing the natural oils on the skin.
2. Ease Stress And Anxiety
Plenty of people experience the sensation of early-morning stress and anxiety, often linked to the prospect of the multitude of tasks that will populate the day ahead.
A morning shower offers an excellent means to tackle this stress, especially in the case of lukewarm or cold showers, as explained in greater detail on our blog – Cold Shower vs Hot Shower: What Are The Benefits?
Simply put, morning showers guarantee your body receives the oxygen it requires. Sufficient oxygen presence in the brain will help you to de-stress, no matter how busy your day ahead might be.
3. Enhanced Immunity
The immune system can be enhanced by morning showers, which will stimulate the body to produce new white blood cells. These cells are then used to help fight off illness.
Our biological clock represents the reasoning for this process only occurring to a significant extent during morning showers.
4. Cough Relief
As well as improving immunity from sickness to begin with, morning showers also provide a superb vice to relieve any existing colds or coughs.
In such a condition, phlegm and mucus can build up in the throat and chest areas overnight, making for an uncomfortable morning experience battling a sore throat and persistent cough.
With a hot morning shower, the emanating steam will loosen up these unwanted substances and help to clear your sinuses and enable you to feel much more comfortable in very little time.
For the very best effect, indulge in an aromatherapy shower with the use of scented shower gels and eucalyptus oils, accentuated by the full coverage provided by a modern shower system.
5. Boosted Energy
Probably the most simple reason on the list. Morning showers represent a preferable choice for many due to the sense of rejuvenation they provide.
All in all, they deliver the perfect refreshing energy boost to kick start your day, preparing you in earnest for whatever tasks lie ahead.
6. Rids The Body Of Toxins
A multitude of toxins emerge from the skin whilst we sweat during sleeping overnight. And these same toxins can even formulate whilst relaxing in the high temperature surrounds of a home bathtub, for instance.
Morning showers are an ideal vice for washing these away, and therefore ridding the body of toxins.
7. Better Hair & Scalp Condition
By taking regular morning showers, you’ll notice an improvement in the condition of your hair and scalp.
If you are dealing with an extremely oily scalp and hair, even an evening shower will not prevent the areas from remaining oily to some extent by the following morning.
Taking frequent morning showers is an obvious but failsafe method to dodge or curtail this issue.
8. Muscle Ache Relaxation
Any niggling muscle aches or pains can be alleviated greatly by taking a morning shower, ultimately relaxing the body and achieving a comfortable physical state.
Essentially, morning showers can help you feel far less tense from both a mental and physical perspective, providing the perfect foundations to attack the day ahead from your very own shower enclosure.
9. Increased Fertility
It might surprise you to learn that morning showers have been linked to increased fertility levels in the male population.
So if couples are having difficulty conceiving, or even just planning ahead to conceive, it is worth the male indulging in frequent morning showers to garner the potential positive effects.
Again, cold showers can be especially useful in this regard. The cold water can trigger testosterone, and more importantly, research indicates that male sperm production is enhanced dramatically after just a week’s worth of cold morning showers.
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In this article we explore the amazing benefits of milk baths, how to take one and more importantly, how they work!
Celebrated by beauty gurus for centuries, the first ever record of a milk bath dates right back to the Roman era.
So why have milk baths stood the test of time?…
What are Milk Baths?
A milk bath is simply a bath that you add milk to, in liquid or powder form to help ease a number of skin conditions that cause irritation.
Milk contains something called lactic acid, which helps gently exfoliate the skin, leaving it with a much smoother texture and easing the symptoms of dry, rough skin.
So, Where Did Milk Baths Come From?
As we mentioned above, the first records of introducing milk into a bath dates back to the Roman Empress, Poppaea. Some historians, say that this Empress put bathing on the map after the death of Cleopatra – Fun fact for you!
What Are the Benefits of A Milk Bath?
As far as scientific evidence goes, there isn’t much on the effectiveness of milk baths. However, the benefits have been passed down from generations for hundreds of years. So, that’s got to count for something, surely?
Despite a lack of scientific research, there are plenty of anecdotal evidence to show that they do help reduce, irritated, itchy, inflamed skin. Here’s how…
Milk Baths Help to Clear Dry Skin
Living with extreme dry skin can become as issue. As the skin dries out, other symptoms follow such as itching and irritation. Lying in milk can benefit the skin as it helps to restore lost moisture.
This is because milk contains five elements that our skin loves; proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and lactic acids.
Protein and fats help soften the skin, whilst vitamins and minerals help protect the skin and keep It safe from damage. The lactic acid acts as a gentle exfoliate and stimulates collagen.
Milk Baths Help Reduce Eczema
The main symptoms of Eczema are itchy, dry, rough, flakey, inflamed, and irritated skin. Similar to dry skin, there are benefits in milk that helps irritated skin. Once again, this hasn’t been scientifically proven to help Eczema but many people have sworn a milk bath dramatically helps the severity of their condition.
If you suffer bad with your Eczema we would recommend you mention this to your doctor, dermatologist, or pharmacy before trying a milk bath.
Milk Baths Can Help Ease Psoriasis
Around 1.1 million people in the UK suffer with the itchy skin condition, Psoriasis, according to research conducted by the University of Manchester. So, if you’re one of these people, milk baths might hold the key to helping ease the irritable symptoms Psoriasis can produce.
The vitamins in the bath may help soothe the itchy, flaky and patchy skin commonly caused by Psoriasis.
Milk Baths Are Said to Soothe Sunburn
Sunburn can cause a nasty sting, as well as permanently damaging your skin – so make sure you are slapping the suntan lotion on. If it’s too late and you’re already badly burnt, we would recommend this remedy to take away the burn.
The fats, acids and proteins found in milk will help soothe sunburnt skin. Soak for around 20 minutes and follow up with an aloe vera moisturiser to nourish the skin.
How Are Milk Baths Good For the Skin?
A bath of milky goodness is brilliant for your skin as it acts in three ways:
Exfoliates
Reduces Inflammation
Hydrates
A Milk Bath Exfoliates the skin by removing dead skin cells. This happens because of the alpha hydroxy acid/ lactic acid in the milk. Exfoliators work against the top layers of your skin to remove dead or dull cells and helps to improve the overall texture of the skin. Therefore, any dry areas of the skin should be helped by bathing in milk.
Inflammation of the skin can be treated with a milk bath. As we mentioned above, milk contains proteins and vitamins that help reduce inflammation. Once you have soaked in milk, it’s very important to lock moisture back into the skin once burnt. Using aloe vera is a great way to retain as much moisture as possible.
Milk benefits the skin with how well it can hydrate and replenish. Through vitamins, minerals and fats, milk will restore lost hydration
What Type of Milk Do You Use In A Milk Bath?
When it comes to choosing the type of milk, anything goes. Thanks to our ever-evolving alternatives, there are a variety of milk options to choose from.
Cow’s milk is commonly used in a milk bath. This is because it is the most accessible form of milk. It’s low-costing and full fat cow’s milk is the most nourishing for your skin.
You can also use milk in powder form or milk bath bombs. A natural soothing milk bath bomb can be found at places such as The Body Shop.
If you’re looking for vegan options, soy milk or oat-milk will work just as well.
Milk bath milk options:
Whole milk
Coconut milk
Goat’s milk
Soy milk
Powdered milk
Rice milk
How to Make a Milk Bath?
Now you know what milk to use and the amazing benefits, it’s time to learn how to run the ultimate, soothing milk bath.
Depending on the form of milk you have chosen here are best ways to make a milk-bath.
How To Make a Liquid Milk Bath?
To make a milk bath at home:
Run warm water until the desired amount is reached.
Pour 2 cups of your preferred milk.
To create a wonderfully relaxing bath, add in the following – honey, essential oils, Epsom bath salts or sea salt.
How To Make a Powdered Milk Bath?
If you rather use powdered milk or milk bath bombs. Here’s how:
Start to fill your bath with warm water.
Add two cups of milk powder or alternatively, plop in your milk bath bomb.
Again, feel free to include honey, bath salts or essential oils.
Calmly swish the bath water around to mix all the ingredients.
Soak for 20 minutes and moisturise thoroughly.
Milk Baths for Babies
We all know how important milk is for babies, especially breast milk. Giving your baby a milk bath has been a popular, gentle way to resolve any irritated skin issues your little one may be having, such as diaper rash, eczema, or even dry patches of skin.
Can Babies Have Milk Baths?
Yes, milk baths are a natural inflammatory for itchy or irritable skin conditions that babies commonly get. Add pumped breast milk (for best results) into some warm bath water until water looks cloudy. The milk is packed with soothing antibacterial properties that will relieve, nourish, and protect your baby from dry, itchy skin.
What Are The Benefits of Milk Baths For Babies?
Breast milk baths have been used to treat babies with:
Dry Skin
Nappy Rash
Eczema
Cradle cap
Baby Acne
Skin Feel Soft
There isn’t much scientific evidence to back up the effectiveness. However, Dr’s from around the world have claimed that patients have used this method to hydrate their child’s skin.
So, there we have it. Everything you need to know about this aesthetically pleasing, skin rejuvenating bath remedy.
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