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How can I maximise space in my child’s bedroom?
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“Younger children tend to have smaller spaces and mountains of toys, so incorporating as many places to keep these as possible while using minimal space is key to designing your little one’s bedroom. Using cabin beds with integrated drawers is a great way
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Where can I use porcelain tiles? “Compatible with underfl oor heating and able to
endure heavy use, all while keeping their appearance,
porcelain tiles are an ideal fl ooring solution. T e latest manufacturing technologies can replicate surfaces such as marble, stone, cement, resin, or wood so accurately that even up close the tiles will be indistinguishable from the natural materials they replicate – great if you’re working to a tight budget. A good example of this is that you can have wood-eff ect fl ooring in your bathroom with the benefi t of it being water resistant.” Sojoud Zand, sales director, Porcelain Tiles
Is concrete fl ooring suitable for a large open-plan kitchen?
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“Yes – it can be perfect for tying your scheme in with the living and dining areas to create one seamless space. Concrete is oſt en overlooked for being too cold
underfoot, but in fact the opposite is true – it is a warm material that is hard-wearing and easy to clean. Polished concrete also has natural thermal qualities, which means it absorbs heat during the day and releases it at night.” Sam Watkins McRae, founder,
Samantha Watkins McRae Interiors 162 KITCHENS BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS l APRIL 20
to boost storage by using the space below the bed, rather than taking away any additional fl oor area. If you don’t like drawers, a more fl exible option is using wicker baskets as these can be pulled out from under the bed when needed, stashed away easily, and are an attractive addition to the room.” Caroline Davies, design director,
Aristocraſt Luxury Kitchens & Bedrooms
My new shower lacks water pressure. What can I do?
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“Low pressure can be a common problem following a bathroom refurbishment, but you can easily boost your fi tting’s performance by installing a shower or whole-house pump. Depending on your plumbing
system – so whether it’s gravity fed or you have a combi boiler – there are many options on the market that can boost and maintain water pressure, even when other outlets in the home are in use. T ese work
by monitoring fl ow to detect any changes and varying their motor speed to ensure constant pressure.” Kenneth Vance, training manager, Salamander Pumps
What exactly is an IP rating for a light? 5
Short for ingress protection, the IP rating tells you how well a lamp is shielded against dust and water getting in. It is made up of two numbers – the fi rst indicates
protection against dust, the second against water. When choosing lights for your bathroom, you need to consider in which zones you will place your lights in order
to avoid mixing electricity and water. Zone 0 is inside the bath or shower, and any fi ttings must be IP67 or above. Zone 1 is up to 2.25m above the bath or shower, where fi ttings must be IP44 or above. And Zone 2 covers the
area all around Zone 1 and fi ttings must be at least IP44. Luke T omas, design director, John Cullen Lighting
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