COMPACT BATHROOMS


Bright Future for Compact Bathroom Design says HiB


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n the UK, homeowners have limited space and often own compact


bathrooms. Designers of bathroom furniture make the most of the available area, incorporating beautiful, intelligent design into products, while also ensuring maximum use and practical features. Clever design extends beyond the conventional


furniture expected of a smaller bathroom. These days, the suitable placing of a toilet, basin and bath is no longer the boundaries of compact design and homeowners are seeking innovative products to improve their useable space. Whether designing an en-suite, cloakroom or


Comment by Ash Chilver Sales Director, HiB


small family bathroom, one style which has remained a favourite with homeowners is wall hung furniture. These units have been thoughtfully designed to offer a contemporary style which extends the eye beyond the unit to the floor underneath. This approach is particularly flattering in a compact bathroom as it creates the illusion that the room is more spacious. In recent years, designers have been taking this ‘floating’ style one step further, combining furniture with clever


lighting choices, such as LED underlighting and enhanced reflective surfaces, which can make a space appear bigger. Innovative storage solutions are also important


for compact bathroom design. Using semi- recessed or fully-recessed cabinets and furniture can utilise the often forgotten space inside stud walls, offering additional room for storage and allows users to declutter their home. This design choice is becoming popular as people seek to take advantage of every opportunity to maximise space and improve their overall experience. It is likely to become a preference for home-builders, designers and commercial managers when considering the plan for new projects. While designing for compact bathrooms can be


a challenge, it is often said that good things come in small packages. Utilising key furniture choices and accessories from the very start of the design process can make a positive impact on the overall appearance. With the increasing combination of space-efficient style and integrated technology becoming fundamental to the compact bathroom experience, the future is looking incredibly bright.


HiB’s Atrium – maximising space and style in compact bathrooms A


t HiB, our designers are continually researching the latest trends and


lifestyle needs of our customers, taking time to understand and find solutions for the challenges people face when designing a compact bathroom, which maximises usable space without cutting back on style.


Atrium, HiB’s semi-recessed cabinet range and Vanquish, the fully-recessed range, offer


spectacular style with the advantage of the additional storage that comes from using the area wasted inside stud walls. Perfect for en-suites and compact family


bathrooms alike, Atrium provides all the storage of a cabinet, with the stunning aesthetics of a modern illuminated mirror. It has been carefully designed with users in mind and features double- sided mirror panelling and adjustable shelving to suit individual preferences.


Atrium benefits from a number of useful functions such as touch-free sensors and colour- changing LED illumination, adding a touch of effortless sophistication, plus practical features including an integrating charging socket and USB point. This technology is neatly enclosed in the sleek exterior of a delicate illuminated mirror, which is partially recessed into the wall and is available in three useful sizes – 50cm, 60cm and 80cm widths. The Atrium cabinet range provides the very


best of both worlds, offering elegant style, the latest technology and the desirable, additional space for personal possessions - perfect for solving the challenge of limited space in compact bathrooms.


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20 BKU MAY 2020


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