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.
Designer debates: One brief, two ways
One bathroom, two designers. Leanne, Senior Designer at Ripples Newbury and Alfie, Designer at Ripples Beaconsfield showcase their individual approaches to re-designing a dated family bathroom in a period home.
Designer advice: Effortless ways to add a touch of luxury to your bathroom
Think of your bathroom as your sanctuary. This is a place where you will be spending time by yourself; be it your morning routine, an evening bath, or your skincare ritual. So, you want to make it a place you want to be and are excited to get back to. Senior Designer Jo, from Ripples London, has a few tips and tricks to consider when designing a bathroom with a touch of luxury.
Designer advice: What to consider when designing a bathroom with no windows
Designing a new bathroom means considering all the practical elements, including lighting. When natural light is taken from the equation it requires careful planning to recreate the desired effect. To help you determine how to work around a lack of windows, we asked Jo, Senior Designer from Ripples London, to share her top tips and advice.
How to: Reduce your water usage
Whilst the impact of increased water usage is easy to notice on our household bills, the impact on the environment is often less visible. We can all do our bit to reduce water wastage and the bathroom is a great place to start. Here, Andrea, Designer from Ripples Bournemouth talks through the top things to consider when designing a bathroom which minimises water wastage.
How to: Choose a WC for your bathroom, cloakroom or ensuite
Selecting a new or replacement WC offers the option of replacing like for like or swapping it for something completely different. To help you decide which way to go, we asked Chris, Senior Designer from Ripples Bristol, to share his helpful hints and expert advice.
Designer advice: 4 things to think about when designing a shower space
Want to refresh your shower space but don’t know where to start? With so many styles and options to choose from, it can be hard to know what will work best in your room. Here, Neil Curtis, Senior Designer from Ripples Bath, talks through the top things to consider when designing a shower space.
How to: Choose a bath for your bathroom or ensuite
Whether it’s for the family bathroom or a luxurious ensuite, a long soak in a hot bubble bath is the ultimate treat at the end of a long day. Create a soothing sanctuary with a spa-like design, make an impact with a statement tub or enhance a smaller space with a dual function shower bath. We’ve got all the ideas and inspiration you need, along with practical advice to help you make the right choice.
Designer advice: Top things to consider when buying tiles for your bathroom
When selecting tiles for your bathroom walls or floor, there are many elements to think about. From the design and colour to the material and shape, it’s best to take your time to get the best result. Here, we ask Neil, Senior Designer from Ripples Bath, to give his advice.
How to: Start a bathroom renovation project
With over 30 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 Jo, Alfie and Leanne to hear their top tips for kickstarting a new bathroom project.
Designer advice: Embracing technology in the bathroom
In today’s busy world, many more of us are looking for ways to embrace technology within our homes to make the day-to-day a little quicker, easier or better for our wellbeing. Here, we ask Faye, Senior Designer at Ripples Bournemouth to give her advice on the key areas tech can be incorporated within bathroom design.
Guest feature: Create a happy bathroom with Michelle Ogundehin
Author, presenter and all-round interiors guru Michelle Ogundehin discusses the importance of design, décor and details when creating a bathroom which benefits wellbeing in this exclusive feature.
How to: Future-proof your bathroom
With a quality bathroom lasting upwards of 10 years, it’s important to consider how your needs for the space may change over time.
Designer advice: Getting the light right in your bathroom
Good lighting can make all the difference in a bathroom space but is quite often an overlooked part of bathroom design.
How to: Choose special finish brassware
Love the look of special finish brassware but not sure which one to choose? Ripples Bath Senior Designer Neil Curtis gives his advice on choosing the right finish for your bathroom.