A Secret Bathroom: Raspel's Hidden Suite

Whilst browsing the Fast Company's website for inspiration and new bathroom products on the market, we came across this hidden gem. Rapsel, an Italian furniture design company, have presented a collection of toilet fixtures that magically disappear. "Rapsel's One line includes a sink, shower, and toilet disguised behind sleek wooden slats. Step into the bathroom, and the slats resemble shelves and benches in a swanky little sauna. It's only when you lift them up that their true function is revealed. "The new 'invisible' bathroom, designed by Matteo Thun for Rapsel, impresses with few lines and innovative forms," the press release effuses. "[They] become geometric modules that function as sculptural shelves."
As odd as this seems (and looks!) it is quite a unique way of transforming a bathroom space into a 'designed' space.
The wooden slats are contemporary and the multitude of parallel lines elongate the room quite dramatically.
The only way in which a bathroom like this might not work is if you have guests who require use of your hidden facilities.

Wet Rooms: A Guide

What is a wet room? Basically, a shower room without a tray and shower screen. They usually have an open, fully-tiled floor area and are perfect for rooms on the small side. However, we have occasionally advised our customers to consider having a shower screen if they have a smaller space, to prevent everything getting sprayed. 
The shower area is tanked out behind the tiles and there is no silicone; meaning, your room is waterproofed. 

What is good about them? They save you space, eliminating the need for a bath. They are also easier to clean due to the lack of shower screen and tray. Better still, if you opt for a wall hung toilet and basin, it will be even easier. The floor under your tiles will be better protected compared to if you had a 'standard' bathroom. In order to prevent any problems when using a wet room, care must taken with towels etc, to ensure they aren't sprayed. Heated towel rails would be a perfect solution to ensuring warm, dry towels every time. We can advise on which heated towel rails to have fitted too; dual- fuel rails run on your electricity in the summer and your central heating in the winter. This means, there is no wasted energy during the warmer months. Wet rooms are not complete without the luxury of under-tile heating. Not only will your feet benefit but your tiles will dry more rapidly. 

And an added bonus, if your wet room is to be installed in the second room of your house, it has potential to add value to the property. 

For more information call us on 

01978 846000 

or email
info@romanelements.co.uk

Images taken from www.housetohome.co.uk

Beautiful Bathroom: Supply and Fit

At Roman Elements, we specialise in transforming rooms into luxurious spaces. At the heart of our business is the promise that all of our work is done to the highest standard. Our customer’s needs are of the utmost importance and we strive to ensure they have a place to relax, rejuvenate and recharge. We believe that the perfect room to unwind in is the bathroom. It should be special. You should be able to shut out the world. Lose yourself in the steam of a hot shower, soak away your tension in a calming bath. We can transform your bathroom into a sanctuary.

It is a common belief that a complete room refit takes a lot of time and a lot of money, but this is not always the case.

We are offering a supply and fit bathroom service. Fully project managed and fitted within a week**, we will design, provide and install a beautiful new bathroom, prices starting at £2,640 (inc. VAT). This includes a toilet with soft closing seat, basin with pedestal, L-shaped bath with front panel, taps and wastes, shower* with screen and tiling to shower area. Save a further £150 when you book by 31st September 2012.

For more information or to book your dream bathroom call us on 01978 846000 or email  info@romanelements.co.uk

*Shower not as shown

**Subject to site visit