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THIS IMAGE StoneKAST’s Uni basin offers the ideal way to add a touch of luxury to the downstairs cloakroom
BELOW Impey Easyfit with Impey's Aqua-Screen Light glass panel range
“There are a number of manufacturers who have responded well to the code for sustainable homes issue by supplying flow regulated products in a number of styles and at varying price points”
number of styles and at varying price points. Our clients not only need to consider the room aesthetic but also think carefully about how products are meeting regulations, including water capacity in baths, flow rates of taps and showers and WC flush rates. We are able to supply the flow rates for every product within the C.P. Hart portfolio to support our clients and enable water calculations to be completed without difficulty.” One such example of a product that
uses less water without compromising on pressure is the Methven Satinjet shower. These showers use twin jets of water that collide and turn into thousands of tiny droplets in order to provide a quality showering experience that cleanses the entire body but feels soft on the face. Unlike aerated showers they do not pull air through the showerhead to replicate a normal shower – Satinjet technology simply provides a great shower at lower flow rates. Twyford Bathrooms is another
manufacturer that continues to work to the water-saving agenda by developing its products to be as water efficient as possible. “We believe that the key to water
efficiency is reducing waste, not restricting use,” says trade marketing manager Anil Madan. “About one third of the water each person uses on a daily basis is wasted as most runs straight down the plughole without being used. It is this wastage Twyford Bathrooms strives to cut down. Our goal is to make the bathroom experience no different with water saving products than without, so the only difference people will notice are the levels of water consumption drastically dropping and, if on a
meter, bills too.” Yet another demand on
housebuilders is of course the Lifetime Homes initiative, Criterion 10 of which demands that all new homes have an entrance level WC with shower drainage installed as a minimum. This means that cloakrooms have been squeezed in to starter homes where previously they would have been omitted while, in larger family properties, the cloakroom is more spacious. This can be good news for buyers
however, as it is the cloakroom which is frequented by guests. “For many potential buyers, a downstairs cloakroom will be a priority and at the top of their wish lists,” says Matt Earle, marketing manager at Robert Lee Distribution. “As a result, an increasing amount of bathroom manufacturers are developing space-saving sanitaryware. Designed specifically with compact cloakrooms in mind, it is now possible to purchase wall-hung corner basins and petite vanity units to help utilise this room to its full potential. Housebuilders should be inventive with the products they choose to ensure this small space is shown in the best possible light.”
Madan agrees. “More and more housebuilders are now investing in downstairs cloakrooms as it’s often used by guests while providing families with great convenience,” he explains. “In the current market, there is an array of stylish sanitaryware and furniture designed specifically for the smaller bathroom. Products such as compact corner basins, wall hung under-basin storage units and wall hung toilets all help save space while meeting everyday needs.” Of course, if you do have the
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