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Lighting, heating, sound and vision
Being able to alter the ambience of your bathroom is yet another way of personalising the space. Lighting and sound can help us to wake up in the morning or unwind at the end of the day, while heating brings comfort to the bathroom environment.
Lighting
A good lighting scheme will be flexible enough of create a number of moods, whatever the time of day. It should be planned after you have decided where the sanitaryware, bath and shower are going to be located. Look to include at least two sources of lighting on separate circuits – task lighting above or around the mirror, and ambient lighting for the rest of the space. Additional feature lighting over the bath, within recessed shelving or even in the shower floor, will create atmosphere and allow you to benefit from a number of different lighting scenarios.
The light fittings you select should be designed specifically for the bathroom environment. Safety requirements will depend on which area within the space you intend to have the light installed. Consult a qualified electrician, who will be able to advise you on local regulations and the suitability of products.
A good lighting scheme will be flexible enough of create a number of moods, whatever the time of day. It should be planned after you have decided where the sanitaryware, bath and shower are going to be located. Look to include at least two sources of lighting on separate circuits – task lighting above or around the mirror, and ambient lighting for the rest of the space. Additional feature lighting over the bath, within recessed shelving or even in the shower floor, will create atmosphere and allow you to benefit from a number of different lighting scenarios.
The light fittings you select should be designed specifically for the bathroom environment. Safety requirements will depend on which area within the space you intend to have the light installed. Consult a qualified electrician, who will be able to advise you on local regulations and the suitability of products.
Basics 14 towel radiators from the Elelments collection by Tubes Radiatori
Heating
Underfloor heating is fast-becoming a must-have item for every new bathroom. It is especially beneficial when the floor surface is naturally cool to the touch, e.g. stone or ceramic tiles. Systems can either be electric or hot water, this will depend on your requirements and household heating system.
Heated towel rails come in a range of styles, colours and shapes – from classic ladder-style models to more adventurous pieces. The heat source can be electrical, hot water or a combination of the two. It is unlikely that a heated towel rail will generate enough heat to warm the entire bathroom and therefore it should be used as a secondary heat source.
Underfloor heating is fast-becoming a must-have item for every new bathroom. It is especially beneficial when the floor surface is naturally cool to the touch, e.g. stone or ceramic tiles. Systems can either be electric or hot water, this will depend on your requirements and household heating system.
Heated towel rails come in a range of styles, colours and shapes – from classic ladder-style models to more adventurous pieces. The heat source can be electrical, hot water or a combination of the two. It is unlikely that a heated towel rail will generate enough heat to warm the entire bathroom and therefore it should be used as a secondary heat source.
Bathroom television by Aquavision
Sound and vision
Do you dream of having speakers in the ceiling, or a television next to the bath? Such features are already commonplace in hotel bathrooms and an increasing number of people are now introducing this technology into their bathrooms. As with all electrical items in the bathroom, they must comply with strict safety standards. Multi-room entertainment systems allow you to listen to the radio or a podcast during your morning shower, while bathroom televisions – complete with floating remote controls – are offered in a range of screen sizes.
Do you dream of having speakers in the ceiling, or a television next to the bath? Such features are already commonplace in hotel bathrooms and an increasing number of people are now introducing this technology into their bathrooms. As with all electrical items in the bathroom, they must comply with strict safety standards. Multi-room entertainment systems allow you to listen to the radio or a podcast during your morning shower, while bathroom televisions – complete with floating remote controls – are offered in a range of screen sizes.