The perfect shower enclosure for your room 

Sometimes a standard shower enclosure just won’t fit in a bathroom. Whether it’s a sloping ceiling, angled wall, or just a special design, getting a bespoke shower enclosure could be the solution.

Bespoke shower enclosures come in a few varieties. Many installers will design the enclosure based on the needs of the homeowner and the limitations of the bathroom. The actual enclosure can be made up of custom made pieces or it can be a combination of standard enclosure parts.

Designing your bespoke enclosure

The design of bespoke shower enclosures will start with determining what is required. Whether you want a full wet room, a walk-in enclosure, or a more traditional style of enclosure will influence what will be needed for the bespoke enclosure.]

If you want a traditional style, such as types with a sliding door or hinged door, the bespoke shower enclosure will be able to fit the space. For a full height shower enclosure, this may mean dealing with any problems related to sloped ceilings. Whether you want a framed or frameless style, a bespoke shower enclosure can be made to fit the space in any style.

There’s no need to let your bathroom look dated. With many styles of contemporary bathroom furniture, your bathroom can look modern and attractive. Whether you’re looking to update all of your bathroom furniture or just want to add a single statement piece, there are plenty of ways to update a room.

Modern styles for your bathroom

Today’s bathroom furniture has stepped away from the boring, offering pieces in bold colours and dramatic angular shapes. But contemporary doesn’t have to mean shocking. Even staying with traditional whites and wood tones, there are great pieces for any room.

Contemporary vanity units

The item with the most contemporary options has to be the vanity unit. Vanities have become a trendy way to combine storage and style. Many manufacturers offer ranges of contemporary bathroom furniture that can be used alone or combined with other ranges.

A sleek vanity unit, such as the Tavistock Kobe Floorstanding Unit, can instantly update the look of a bathroom. Alternatively, more classic styles of vanity are available for those who like to combine style with staying power.

Colours and angles

Two key trends for contemporary bathroom furniture are colour and angles. The Ultra Design Red series combines both of these for a stunning statement bathroom. For a less dramatic bathroom, the Red units can be combined with the Ultra Design White or Black furniture.

Contemporary styles also look great in wood finishes. The Tavistock Kobe range offers a modern look with sleek lines. The optional wood finished units nicely balance out the gloss white of the basins and worktops.

Of course, contemporary bathroom furniture can also go against both of these trends with great results. The Ultra Oblique unit features a white gloss finish and curved lines. The result is entirely modern and a stand-out design.

Designer baths

Even modern styles of bath can add a sleek and stylish contemporary twist to your bathroom. A freestanding bath can be a central part of a contemporary bathroom, the Ixos 1750 bath utilises angular lines, making it fit in perfectly with other contemporary bath furniture.

Other bath styles give modern updates to traditional styles. The Kensington 1680 Modern Slipper Bath is a modernist take on a classic design. The soft lines of this and other contemporary baths allow for a clean look without being too trendy.

With so many great design options, there’s no reason to be stuck with an outdated bathroom. Using top quality materials, these pieces of contemporary bathroom furniture are built to last. Whether you’re looking for sharp, sleek, angular styles or modern takes on old classics, there are plenty of options for any bathroom.

Small bathrooms can be a design challenge for even the most experienced designers. Luckily, the market is full of innovative solutions to small space issues.

Combination units

One way to solve a lack of space is to find bathroom units that serve more than one purpose. Some of the best bathroom designs for small bathrooms use combination units such as showers over baths, or basins with storage space below.

Reducing the pieces

Another solution in many bathroom designs for small bathrooms is to determine what isn’t needed in the room. For some people, there’s no need to have a bath in every bathroom. Showers can be a great space saver in small bathrooms, and can also save water and money.

Wall mounted units can also help reduce the space used in the bathroom. Wall mounted or back to wall style toilets have a smaller projection, meaning they leave you with more floor space. They also hide the cistern and pipes within the wall, giving a tidier appearance.

Creative storage

One of the things that can make a bathroom seem smaller is clutter. Storage solutions for small bathrooms might need to be a bit more creative than that for larger bathrooms. Some ideas include high shelving, allowing you to keep items like towels out of the main bathroom area.

Other bathroom design ideas for small bathrooms include inset storage. By building storage into the walls, you don’t lose any valuable floor space. Such storage can also help give a place to smaller items, such as toothbrushes and shavers.

Dividing the space

A small bathroom might make you think that everything needs to be open, but a surprisingly effective option is to put in privacy walls. These short walls can be great for separating the toilet from the rest of the room. This can give the sense of a larger space, and can also add functionality and the ability for more than one person to use the room at a time.

Hide the door

A great bathroom design idea for small bathrooms is to do away with the hinged door. Using a sliding door can allow you to use the full area within the bathroom. While hinged doors require clearance for the door to swing open into, a sliding door stays flat against the wall. Sliding doors make it possible to add a bit more storage space, or can even slide open into the back wall of a shower enclosure.

After all the furniture and fixtures are installed, the last part of any bathroom design is the accessories. Bathroom accessories sets are an easy way to pull together a style. Whether you have a modern style bathroom or a traditional style bathroom, the accessories you choose will be the finishing touch that will really make your bathroom reflect your personality.

Why buy a set? 

A bathroom accessory set can be the simplest way to ensure the details of your bathroom all work together. Matching sets can take a lot of the trouble out of finding all the individual pieces. In addition to saving time, they can also save you money. Often times it is cheaper to buy a matched set than to buy the pieces one at a time.

Benefits of bathroom accessories sets

Bathroom accessories sets are also a great way to make a minor change to your bathroom. Changing items like a towel rack, toilet roll holder, and robe hook might seem like it won’t make a big difference, but you might be surprised. With accessories in different shapes, styles, and colours, you can make a big change to a bathroom.

Bathroom accessories make your bathroom easier to use, adding practical functions and a tidier appearance. A set allows you to take care of all the elements in one style.

What comes in a bathroom accessory set?

Bathroom accessory sets vary, but most include some basic elements. These are a towel rail, toilet roll holder, and soap dish. Many also include a robe hook, a towel ring, a toothbrush holder, or tumbler. Other sets may also offer a coordinating bin, toilet brush holder, or liquid soap dispenser.

If you are looking to have all the parts of your bathroom match, you might want to look for a larger accessory set, or one that has coordinating parts available in addition to the set. Some sets are also made for cloakrooms, while others are made for larger bathroom suites. This will determine what elements are included in a given bathroom accessory set.

Is there a bathroom accessory set for every bathroom?

There are many styles of bathroom accessory sets, meaning that there’s a choice for pretty much every bathroom. Whether you have a modern look or a traditional look, there is a set for you. Sets are also a great way to make a style carry from bathroom to bathroom. Using the same accessories can give a home’s bathrooms a sense of unity, even if they have different furniture styles.

Thinking of redecorating? Well, let’s face it – interior decorating can be overwhelming. The options are literally endless. Then again, that’s what also makes it so much fun…right?

Well, we’re here to help you finish your project in record time, on a shoestring budget. You can kill two birds with one stone by tackling some key fundamentals of two rooms at once – some tips for creating stylish modern kitchens and bathrooms.

They are both rooms that need to show off your personal style, but one that is practical and versatile too.

Flooring…

…is one part of decorating and designing modern kitchens or bathrooms that can eat right into your budget. You can save quite a bit of money by installing ceramic tiles or vinyl.

Lighting…

…is absolutely key in modern kitchens and bathrooms. Lights such as wall sconces are not too difficult for a layman to install and you’ll have a bright and inviting bathroom as a result.

Paint…

…is a quick and easy way to alter your modern kitchen and bathroom on a budget. Try painting the window trims with either contrasting colours or bright white.

Include…

…quirky storage items from other rooms. Antique chests, for example, are perfect for putting in guest towels and toiletries. Other items to use might include wooden crates, or boxes covered in fabric to add personality.

Rustic ladders…

…leaning against walls, used step ladders can hold towels or be used as shelves.

Mosaic or painted ceramic tiles…

…is an inexpensive way to create a colorful backsplash behind sinks in modern kitchens and bathrooms.

Glass containers with lids…

…can hold useful or decorative items, such as cotton balls and cotton swabs or glass beads to add more colour.

Artwork in frames…

…adds that extra personal touch to your bathroom.

Finish up…

…with some plants and candles.

Remember there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to decorating and you have our express permission to think outside the box.

Happy decorating!

Total bathroom luxury is within easy reach, even if you don’t have a luxury budget. With well-designed bathroom suites, it’s possible to get a great look for a good price.

Luxury bathing

Top quality materials and excellent design are two key features for any luxury bathroom furniture. Bigger bathrooms can benefit from larger furniture, such as a free standing bath. In modern or traditional styles, a free standing bath can be a real statement piece.

Another part of a luxury bathroom suite is the whirlpool bath. If a free standing bath won’t work or isn’t your taste, a whirlpool bath can be an ultimate luxury. With models ranging from 8 to a whopping 28 jets, whirlpool baths are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and prices.

These baths can reduce stress and relax your muscles with their massaging effects. Some styles also feature air jets that work alongside the more traditional whirlpool just systems.

Luxury showers 

One luxury shower trend is the wet room. By waterproofing the entire suite, there’s no need for a shower enclosure. This allows for a great open plan, which makes any size room feel spacious. Wet rooms can be finished in high end materials, too, making them a stunning room.

If a wet room isn’t right for your luxury bathroom suite, there are walk-in shower enclosures, which screen the shower from the rest of the room, and more traditional enclosure styles. Large shower enclosures are a part of many luxury bathroom suites, as they also allow for the installation of body jets.

Shower head styles also allow for a luxury finish to a bathroom suite. Whether you prefer a large wall or ceiling mounted shower head or a shower rail system, there are plenty of luxury choices.Shower rail systems also offer the ability to adjust the shower head to a variety of heights, and the shower heads are easy to remove for even more control. Some models also offer a multi-mode handset for an even more customised showering experience.

Luxury toilets and basins

When planning luxury bathroom suites, it’s also important to consider the toilets and basins. While mixing and matching styles can help with some looks, many luxury suites benefit from using pieces from the same collection. It also ensures that your pieces work together, both in style and function.

Luxury doesn’t have to fit into a specific style, though. Modern luxury can be found in collections like the Rak Summit toilet and basin. These pieces have sleek lines that look great in any modern style of bathroom. For more traditional looks, the Windsor collection’s ornamentation can give a luxury bathroom suite a classical style.

Remodelling a bathroom can be a big job, so it’s important to have a firm idea of what you want to achieve. Not all bathroom remodelling ideas are the same, though.

Coordinated looks for any bathroom

Finally the Christmas season is upon us once again, and at Liberty Bathrooms we know the importance of getting that extra time to relax over the coming couple of days and unwinding in the company of friends and family.

The sight of the family young ones rushing to their pile of gifts or mum’s face when dad gets her that special something is enough to complete any Christmas morning; but what next? How can you make the most of your time away from work during the Christmas season? Well if your bathroom features some of the following products, you’ll be able to spend some time soaking and refreshing yourself, preparing you for the New Year one fantastic bathroom session at a time!

Take a Dip with a Difference

A generous and spacious bathtub is perfect for soaking in during the chilly winter nights, and nothing completes the experience better than a hot mug of cocoa and a good book as the snow falls outside. A lengthy bath can provide that precious half an hour of peace and quiet during a busy Christmas, and refreshes the mind and body, preparing you to head back out and join in plenty more reindeer games!

Wrap Up Warm with Heated Towels

Stepping out of your bath or shower only to be greeted by a cold or damp towel is a sure fire way to undo all the good you did during your relaxing soak. With a stylish, heated towel rail, you can be sure you will have a crisp, warm towel to wrap yourself in after a bath; adding the perfect finishing touch to your Christmas bathing experience!

Not only will the towel rails heat the towels, but they will also help to warm the room, keeping the temperature at a comfortable level and removing that chilly bite bathrooms tend to get during the colder months.

Candles

Christmas is a fantastic time to buy scented candles; tons of seasonal scent are released around Christmas time, and are extremely relaxing and comforting when taking a long bath. Cut the lights and treat yourself to a couple of seasonal scented candles, such as spiced apple, vanilla & caramel or even cinnamon!

Accessories

Adding a few finishing touches to your bathroom during the Christmas season is a great way to add that festive feeling. Swap out your regular bathroom mats for a soft red set; add a few red washcloths and towels; the contrast of the red accessories on the generally white bathroom will be more than enough to add that Christmas cheer!

Bathrooms are fantastic for feeling relaxed and comfortable over the Christmas season, and offer the perfect escape from the rain and cold winds that tour the UK during December. Adding some of these wonderful features to your bathroom can help your add the perfect finishing touches to your winter escape!

Small on space but big on style