North Leeds Plumbing & Heating – Home Improvement and DIY Advice

When considering bathroom accessories, items that are often overlooked include lighting and window dressings.  Both of these items can be easily chosen to fit in with your existing décor, and yet both are easily changed if need be.

There are several bathroom lighting options.  As the bathroom generally fills with steam when using the bath or shower cubicle, then a light fitting that has been specially designed for a bathroom is a good choice.  If the bathroom is fairly small then it is best to avoid large light fittings such as pendulum lights, which will look as though they are dominating the room.  Opt instead for spot lights which are set in to the ceiling or a modern style bar with several spot lights attached.  You can also opt for a bathroom mirror that has lighting included, though this may not be enough to light the whole room.

It is often difficult to know how best to dress the window in a bathroom. It is important to do so in order to protect your privacy, so most people will opt for a simple blind, either fitted directly in front of the window or to the wall above so it covers the window sill at the same time.   Blinds come in a variety of styles and many people choose the vertical blinds, which look stylish and are easily cleaned.  They also come in a variety of colours, so can be blended easily with your bathroom décor.  If you have chosen patterned bathroom tiles or flooring, then a plain blind will ensure that there is not too much clashing of colours.