Showers reign supreme

The rise of en suite loos has made separate cubicles and walk-in showers or wetrooms extra well-liked than putting in them over a shower, says Frontline Bathrooms’ gross sales and advertising director Michael Sammon.

“For those with smaller bathrooms or en suites where a bath simply isn’t an option, a chic shower enclosure or wetroom is a popular alternative for saving on space while still enabling a relaxing bathing atmosphere.”

“While constructing a complete wetroom from a traditional bathroom can be labour-intensive and expensive, there are plenty of options for creating a wetroom feel without completely remodelling.”

He suggests utilizing an extremely low-profile bathe tray that has the choice of being fitted stage with the ground, a helpful characteristic for these with mobility points.

This could be teamed with trendy cubicles to offer a really trendy look.

Merlyn Showering has enclosures that make use of awkward areas, similar to its Quadrant design, and business director Barry Hoyne predicts frameless enclosures will take off this autumn as upkeep is decrease they usually don’t have seals that may leak.

“They bring a less cluttered look and open up the area to more light and an even greater illusion of space,” he says.

For a fast replace Pure Bathroom Collection by Smiths-Briten suggests protecting worn-out tiles with a vibrant Selkie Board wall panel.

They’re watertight, grout-free and straightforward to suit.