Designer advice: Creative ways to use tiles beyond the floor
Tiles can completely transform a space, offering both functional and aesthetic possibilities beyond the traditional uses. While flooring remains the most common application, tiles are now being embraced for their versatility, durability and stunning visual impact in other areas of the bathroom. Here, Kalli, Designer from Ripples Towcester, explains how.
Designer advice: Using tiles to create the illusion of space
One of the most effective tools in our design arsenal is the tile. With the right selection, placement and finish, tiles can make a small bathroom feel much more expansive than it really is. Here, Danielle, Showroom Owner and Designer from Ripples Lindfield explains how to create a sense of openness and luxury without sacrificing style.
Designer advice: Prepping your bathroom for the cooler months
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, our homes become sanctuaries of warmth and comfort. Here, Lucy, Designer from Ripples Bath shares her top tips for prepping your bathroom for the cooler months.
How to: Bring the beach home with a coastal inspired scheme
Imagine stepping into your bathroom and feeling like you’re instantly transported to a tranquil seaside retreat. By incorporating coastal elements into your bathroom design and decor, you can create a relaxing sanctuary that captures the calming atmosphere of the sea. Here, Neil, Senior Designer at Ripples Bath, shows you how to bring the beach home.
Designer advice: 6 key considerations for water pressure in your bathroom
When it comes to bathroom design, one often overlooked yet crucial factor is water pressure. Ensuring the right water pressure is not just a matter of convenience; it can impact the overall functionality, efficiency and enjoyment of your bathroom. Here, Senior Designer Alfie Guard from Ripples Beaconsfield delves into why water pressure matters and what key considerations you should keep in mind during the design process.
Designer advice: Shower room Q&A
Senior Designer Jo from Ripples London answers your questions on designing, maintaining and decorating shower rooms.
Designer advice: 4 top tips for designing a small bathroom or cloakroom
Here, Senior Designer Jo Sangster from Ripples London shares her advice for maximising space in a small bathroom or cloakroom.
Designer advice: 5 water-saving products for your bathroom
Here, Senior Designer Kerri Asker from Ripples Winchester shares her pick of products to save water in your bathroom.
Designer advice: 5 baths for compact spaces
Here, Designer Annie Simpson from Ripples Southport shares examples of 5 baths that are ideal for small spaces, ensuring you can still enjoy a luxurious bath even if you have a limited space.
Designer debates: Trend-led vs timeless
It goes without saying that both freestanding baths and spacious walk-in showers make an immediate impact in any bathroom, especially if you want to embrace a hotel-chic style. However, which is the better option for your bathroom?
Designer advice: Bathroom dos & don’ts
We asked our designers for their biggest dos & don’ts when it comes to bathroom design.
Guest feature: Create a calm and clutter-free bathroom
The ultimate goal of a clutter-free bathroom is to create manageable systems without detracting from the atmosphere of the room. But, how can this be easily implemented?
Designer advice: Design hacks
Here, Senior Designer Alfie Guard from Ripples Beaconsfield, shares his top 10 design hacks for making simple but effective design decisions when it comes to your bathroom design.
Designer advice: 2024 colour predictions
With a new year ahead of us, we asked our designers to share the colours they think will be trending in 2024.
Designer advice: How to heat your bathroom
Heating your bathroom is different to heating any other room in your home. The unique combination of high humidity and moisture can make it difficult to keep your bathroom at the right temperature and even harder to keep mould at bay. So what’s the best way to heat your bathroom? Here, Senior Designer Dena Kirby from Ripples Harpenden gives her thoughts.
Designer debates: Bath or shower?
It goes without saying that both freestanding baths and spacious walk-in showers make an immediate impact in any bathroom, especially if you want to embrace a hotel-chic style. However, which is the better option for your bathroom?
Guest feature: How to work with different layouts
When re-designing a bathroom, the layout is one of the first considerations to think about. Get it wrong and you may create a dysfunctional space which isn’t best suited to your lifestyle. Get it right and you can create a room which looks great and functions well too. Here, guest writer Millie Fuller explores the most common bathroom shapes and the best ways to maximise each.
Designer advice: How to care for your tiles
Tiles are an effective practical and decorative bathroom feature, but with so many types and materials to choose from, it can be tricky to know how to look after them. However, ongoing maintenance can be simple to implement and will keep your tiles looking lovely for longer.
Designer advice: How to create a family bathroom
The family bathroom can quickly become the hub of the home on busy mornings before the school-run or at bath and bedtime at the end of the day. But it can often become a crowded and cluttered space, which is not designed in a way to suit the needs of everyone in the household. Here, Senior Designer Jo, from Ripples London, gives her tips for creating a family bathroom with both practicality and style in mind.
Designer advice: 10 most commonly asked bathroom questions
With over 35 years experience designing bathrooms, we understand that the process can be daunting and at times confusing. Our designers are experts on all aspects of bathrooms so we caught up with Senior Designer Jo, from Ripples London, answer some of the most commonly asked bathroom-related questions.