With the average UK bathroom the size of a king size bed, space is very much at a premium in most consumers' homes, and it is not only space but also awkwardly shaped bathrooms - for instance in loft conversions and cloakrooms - which can pose problems for consumers. Refurb projects also frequently involve adding an ensuite to up the value of a property, and spacesaving products are often specified. Regulations state that all new-build homes must now have a cloakroom, so some normal-size homes will potentially have up to three bathrooms: a family bathroom, an en-suite and a cloakroom. Also, the increasing status of the bathroom as a sanctuary mean people want to feel they have more space, although the size of homes, and subsequently their bathrooms, will often not have changed.

Luckily there are plenty of ways to maximise the amount of room you have. Corners can be utilised to good effect now with all types of bathroom products - basins, wcs, furniture and pentagon shower enclosures are all a good way to make the most of an awkward or small space. Wall-hung wcs and basins keep the floor exposed, giving a lighter feel to a small room and keeping it from looking cluttered, whilst in a cloakroom a short-projection handrinse basin can work wonders. Integrated bathroom storage, such as wall-hung cupboards or basin units, can help enormously in keeping a small space tidy and organised.

For further information, please contact Ideal Standard on 01482 346461 or visit http://www.ideal-standard.co.uk/

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