Bathrooms
Generally, an exposed shower system (as seen here) is less expensive than a concealed one. This is because the latter, to create a minimal aesthetic, has all the pipework hidden in the wall. The extra work involved in doing this is what will typically ramp up the cost. In comparison, exposed systems are quick and easy to install and can look just as beautiful. Shop around – there are plenty of different designs out there. Think carefully, too, about the showerhead. Swap inefficient, water-hungry models for eco-friendly designs that will have
The shower is designed without a shower tray, wetroom style, in order to save space. The floor is angled slightly to allow water to flow into the large shower drain. “I knew having a tray would make it look cluttered, because of the shape of the room and because we were squeezing quite a lot of functionality into a small space,” Aysha says.
The shower screen is an easy-maintenance design. “I love it because, unlike the usual steel or aluminium versions, where water could sit in the profiles, this has two sheets of glass that sit either side of the metal, so it’s easy to clean,” Kate says. The controls are on the side wall, so you don’t have to reach under the shower head to turn on the water. Shower screen, Drench.
Appleby 1700 roll top shower bath with Screen & Chrome Leg Set, Victorian Plumbing
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