Unique Basin for the Bathroom

We at Roman Elements love to discover new products that, individually, can inspire the look of an entire room. To the left is a beautiful basin by Emanuele Pangrazi. It is both modern and rustic and would look perfect on top of a handmade, bespoke vanity unit. It is a feature in itself and its boldness would contrast wonderfully with a simple tap fitted to the wall.

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Scandanavian Style Bathrooms

We recently across a lovely blog called My Scandinavian Home run by Niki. She sources and posts an array of inspiring images of the home. What attracted our attention initially was the unique way in which accessories pull a bathroom design together. For instance the image to the right is a very neutral space; white suite, grey floor and pale walls. The individual details are what personalise this room. The mirror is quite large, possibly intended to create the illusion of more space and the art can be said to contrast with the simplicity with its surroundings [source via Plante Deco]

We like the minimal oval shape bath which and basin on a pedestal... the mixing of modern and old is a look that we feel works quite well.

The image to the left presents a very different look. It appears that the bath is constructed entirely out of stone which recaptures the beauty of sculpting out of natural materials... just like the marble sculptors of Greece used to. To us, this design is quite rustic but we love the contrast of the chrome taps against the weathered stone bath. This is another instance of mixing old with new; the juxtaposition of the two creates a look which is both on trend and quite unique. To the right is the basin from the same bathroom. [source]

The Wow Factor: Customise your shower experience with Kohler

The people at Kohler have developed a system in which you can customise your shower experience.With easy-to-use menu based-navigation controls, you can have your shower the way you like it. Change the temperature, spray intensity and angle of water delivery and with an additional upgrade, you can play your own music, incorporate steam and set lights that move and change colours. Over the top, we hear you say? 

Quite possibly. But you can't deny the sheer genius behind it all. Having installed remote controlled televisions into the shower cubicles in the past, we thought we'd seen it all, but here you are able to fine-tune the smallest details. 

This is a customised bathroom experience for the contemporary shower. 

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Bespoke Furniture: Storage solutions

At Roman Elements we believe that having a beautiful, luxurious bathroom should also mean having functional storage. Whether that be a vanity unit that holds a double sink for him and her, a free standing chest of drawers for your daily essentials or a concealed cabinet behind a mirror. We can provide beautifully handmade, unique storage solutions, personal to you and your bathroom, in a variety of materials and sizes. 

Measured to fit your space, bespoke furniture can be designed to suit your needs. Previous customers have benefited from a combination of storage types in order to hide unsightly cleaning products, baby changers, toilet rolls and an array of shampoos. These clever ways in which to conceal the clutter of your average bathroom, maintain a sense of luxury and home-from-home.

A combination of a beautiful stone floor, a sparkling white suite and bespoke bathroom furniture can help to create the sense of  a five star hotel. Live in luxury from the comfort of your own home. 

Call us for more information or too book a consultation on 01978 846000 or email info@romanelements.co.uk 

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

Bathroom in a Box: Solutions for space saving in your smaller bathroom

It is not always the case that beautiful, luxurious bathrooms require a lot of space. We have created some of our most impressive designs in rooms that appear to be on the small side. Whether your bathroom is longer than it is wide, or a perfect square, we can advise you on what will work best.

This bathroom that we designed and installed in Lymm has been created using 400mm by 400mm tumbled travertine. The measurements of this room are 4m x 1.5m.

Our customer required a shower room which ensured her safety due to difficulty with balancing on her feet. Here, we have fitted a sunken metal tray with etching on the surface for additional grip.

Space saving techniques employed in this room include a heated towel rails fixed to the wall. Their sleek appearance complements narrow rooms and not only are they practical, they add to the contemporary look. There is also a concealed cupboard  behind the mirror.

The traditional, white suite installed in this bathroom is from Fired Earth.

To discuss your bathroom ideas call
01978 846000 or alternatively email us info@romanelements.co.uk