The benefits of stainless steel kitchen mixers
There are two main types of kitchen mixers available on the market today - made from brass/zinc or stainless steel. While stainless steel is the more expensive option of the two, it is considered the superior choice for a number of reasons.
In this blog post, we take a look at the benefits of stainless steel as well as features found in high quality mixers.
Everything you need to know about coloured bathroom and kitchen tapware
If you’re designing a new bathroom or kitchen, or you’re thinking about giving your existing tapware a new look, you may have contemplated opting for coloured tapware instead of traditional chrome. In this blog post, we take a look at everything you need to know about coloured tapware before you decide to make a purchase.
How to make a small bathroom look and feel larger
The bathroom is probably the most tricky room of the house to arrange within a small footprint. For this blog post, we reached out to Marianne McKenzie, Director of DC8 Studio, to get her top tips on how to make a small bathroom look larger.
What is an in-wall toilet cistern and what are the benefits of having one in your home?
Concealed in-wall toilet cisterns have been the preferred choice in commercial premises such as shopping centres, restaurants and bars due to their ease of cleaning and hygienic design. However, their benefits and aesthetic appeal are now becoming more highly sought after in residential bathrooms.
5 tips for designing a beautiful and functional mobility accessible bathroom
Most people don’t want to have a bathroom that “looks like” a disabled bathroom, they still want something that is stylish and inviting. To achieve this, all you need is to exercise a bit of forward planning in relation to your existing bathroom and to also get a bit creative when the time comes to make your bathroom more accessible.
How to create a bed and bath combination
Stylish combined kitchen/living rooms with an open-plan kitchen area that also contain the dining and living room have long been the standard in our homes. So why not create a flowing transition between the bathroom and bedroom as well?
Freestanding baths - trends, tips and advice
Freestanding baths are eye-catchers and focal points. But how do you find the perfect model for your home? And where's the best place to put it? No need to worry – here are the answers.
Tips for choosing the perfect bathroom tapware
Your bathroom tapware may be a small part of your overall bathroom design, but it still plays an important part. Tapware can be both functional and decorative, so why not get the best of both worlds and choose something that will last the test of time and look great too?
How to pick the right toilet for your bathroom
A toilet, is a toilet, is a toilet. Right? Well, not exactly. Not all toilets are created equal. These days, the humble toilet is not so humble. There are in fact a lot of different types of toilets to choose from. So whether you’re renovating a home bathroom or fitting out an entire commercial project, it’s important to make sure you pick the right toilet for the style and size of the bathroom you’re working on.
The Effects Of Shapes
Shapes address the subconscious. They can be used with purpose to create exciting room presentations. Like colours, shapes are also first perceived at a subconscious level – provided they do not move into the foreground as the result of a particularly bold aesthetic. With this trait, the geometry of objects can be used to enhance the concept of an interior or to add accents to it.