| With so much choice in the world of bathrooms, the | | | | come into their own. Its important to remember how |
| question most people will be asking is what issues | | | | the bathroom will used and who by. What looks |
| should they consider before choosing a new | | | | great in a showroom may not be a practical solution |
| bathroom suite? | | | | that all the family can use. Baths may be too small, |
| First and foremost is the look and style of the suite. | | | | toilets too low and basins too shallow. All have to be |
| In this day and age the number of designs available is | | | | considered as factors. |
| almost unlimited. You can have a bathroom that is | | | | Finally, think about the long term value a bathroom |
| ultra modern and space age or you can have a retro | | | | can offer. A good quality bathroom which has been |
| design which harks back to older styles. In choosing | | | | expertly installed can add value to your home. Like a |
| the right style for your home, its worth considering if | | | | great kitchen, it can become a focal point for the |
| the bathroom suite will match your existing | | | | features of the house. And of course it becomes a |
| décor. For example, modern minimalists | | | | selling point if your thinking of putting the house up |
| homes with retro bathrooms look stylistically | | | | for sale. |
| unbalanced with items looking out of place. | | | | Although white tends to be the dominant colour, |
| The cost of a suite does not necessarily reflect the | | | | some manufacturers are now bringing new colours |
| quality of the bathroom. However, it is a factor and | | | | onto the market. But having a coloured basin or toilet |
| products by Roca and Moods are highly valued due | | | | can sometimes date fairly easy, so think carefully. |
| to their excellent manufacturing and finishing methods. | | | | We've all seen the brown or blue baths from |
| Where possible go for a quality bathroom suite which | | | | yesteryear in a relatives bathroom! Such |
| may cost a little more (although it does not have to | | | | sanitarywear also tends to loose its lustre fairly |
| be hugely expensive). | | | | quickly, although newer manufacturing methods |
| Installation can sometimes be problematic if the | | | | ensure that this occurs less and less. |
| delivery lead times are too long, or if they don't | | | | So remember, choosing a new bathroom can be a |
| match up with the plumber diary. Remember that | | | | great experience. Take your time and think of all the |
| some products will take a long time to be delivered | | | | issues we have mentioned and you should choose a |
| and if you want a suite in a hurry, you may have to | | | | suite that gives you years of pleasure. Go for the |
| go for a more run of a mill design. High end and | | | | best quality your budget will allow and no matter how |
| specialist bathroom toilets, baths or basin wont | | | | tempting, don't cut corners on the installation. Get it |
| always be available off the shelf. | | | | done properly by a professional and it will work well |
| Once installed, the practicalities of a bathroom suite | | | | for your, your family and your home. |