Ten Top Tips for designing your perfect bathroom

Achieving the perfect bathroom isn’t always straightforward. In particular it can be difficult to get the look you desire in the space available.

Here are some handy tips to consider when choosing products and planning the best layout:

1.     Think practically as well as aesthetically when designing your bathroom. Consider the space available, who needs to use the room and the storage requirements

2.     There’s nothing worse than a cold bathroom, so choose practical heating methods. It is usually necessary to have both a radiator and a heated towel rail, as towel rails supply less heat to the surrounding area. Using underfloor heating can make cold surfaces warm and are great for bare feet, but won’t heat the room itself

3.     Check the water pressure – many taps and showers require higher pressure than a gravity feed system can deliver so it may restrict your choice of products

4.     Find out how much water storage you have. Additional bathrooms or pumps may mean you need to increase the capacity of your hot and cold water tanks

5.     If you have a small bathroom and require storage, use fitted furniture to maximise available space
6.     A tiled bathroom is the most practical in terms of hygiene and maintenance. Choose larger tiles to reduce the amount of grouting and minimise unsightly limescale stains. When choosing your tiles, a neutral colour scheme is advisable if you plan to sell

7.     Install an extractor fan to improve ventilation and reduce the risk of mildew

8.     If using downlights, bear in mind that the beam of light is narrow and you may need more units than you would expect

9.     Take advantage of the supplier’s experience for some free planning advice and suggestions. Measure your bathroom to help with the selection of suitable products

10.  Make sure you use qualified, professional bathroom fitters – like Sutton and East Surrey Water Services, for a beautiful finish. They have a team of planning, project management and installation specialists with the expertise to help you create your perfect bathroom. All staff are fully qualified and there’s a one-year peace of mind guarantee on all work, so you not only get a space you can relax in but also the peace of mind of a job done well!

Now's the time to get ready for Winter

With the summer months now drawing to a close, it's time to turn your attention to getting your boiler and heating system ready for the cold long winter months ahead.

Many of us take our boilers for granted. We expect them to last a long time, and in most cases they do without a problem. But it's no good finding out your boiler needs servicing once winter has set in, so it makes sense to get someone to service your boiler now and ensure your heating system is healthy.

Think about it. If the recent winters are any indication of what's to come, then a boiler or heating breakdown is the last thing you'll want when the cold sets in. While you may not want to stretch to annual cover, an annual service is the least you can do. Most manufacturers recommend a service at least once a year, but this increases as the boiler gets older, or if it has an open flue.

Plus if you're already looking for a new boiler for the winter months ahead, and you get a new boiler installed by a Sutton and East Surrey Water Services (SESWS) Gas Safe Registered engineer, you could cut your energy bills by up to 40% according to the Energy Saving Trust. 

So what are you waiting for? Check your boiler and heating system today to see if you're properly prepared for the months ahead.

And here's what to do if you find out that your boiler or heating system has stopped working in the time since you last used them.