Space-saving bathroom solutions are not what they used to be. Triggered off many years ago by the housebuilder, providing ensuites and cloakrooms as standard in most homes, this trend for multiple bathrooms then prompted a surge in home improvements – with an extra bathroom being relatively inexpensive to create. Often found in the smallest rooms, it’s not surprising that the demand for compact, yet perfectly formed bathroom fittings was established. As innovation and technology has swiftly progressed, compact bathrooms have become more design-led, stylish and practical.

As the demand for space-saving bathroom products has risen, as has the range of compact bathroom innovations from the experts at Moods, PJH Group’s own bathroom collection. Offering a comprehensive selection of space-saving solutions, new for this year is the Linear 200mm Deep Space-Saving Fitted Furniture, a range cleverly designed to accommodate the smallest of rooms without compromising on storage, style and finish.

Home improvement and adding value to a property do not always go hand in hand; however, research has shown that by installing a second bathroom or ensuite can add up to 15% on the value of a home.

The Quad Sphere from Manhattan’s M3 range of enclosures is the perfect solution for additional bathroom application where space is at a premium, designed to fit into the tightest of corners and with an ingenious ergonomic shape that can accommodate even the most awkwardly positioned window.

Triton has launched two ‘mini’ concentric and four ‘mini’ sequential mixers. All of the fixings needed to make pipework connections and - for the concentric range only - to alter the inlet distance, are included with the shower. The mini mixers are appropriate for new builds with limited timber and plasterboard wall cavity depth.

Following the same stylish concentric design and separate flow and temperature controls as the standard Thames products, the mini valves collection works for projects where space is limited or simply a sleeker look is required.

Included within the comprehensive range of Design Radiators recently launched is the new Optotherm range from sister company Arbonia, specifically designed for the smaller bathroom and available in two size options 1400 x 375 or 1750 x 500.

Optotherm will find wall space in the smallest of bathing areas as it can be mounted vertically or horizontally with integrated Chrome towel rail as illustrated. An inlay mirror is an interesting option for the vertical model making the most of the available space.

Mira Showers includes several space-saving solutions within its Flight semi-frameless shower enclosures (SFE) which come with a 10-year guarantee. The line-up includes pivot, bi-fold, sliding doors and walk-ins: including compact arrangements for en suite and other space critical situations.

In clean, contemporary designs, Flight SFE doors and panels can be combined to give up to 19 different enclosure styles, creating a stylish yet functional shower experience.

Dimplex proves small is beautiful with the latest addition to its Daytona range of towel rails. Incorporating the company’s DryTech technology, the DTR70 offers outstanding performance with its rapid warm-up compared with conventional wet-filled products.

With an economical output of 70W, heat is uniformly distributed over the entire rail’s surface, eliminating heat stratification and cold spots – emitting more heat, faster.

Next time you’re in your kitchen take some time to think about how it’s organised. Open the doors and drawers and look inside carefully. If you’ve got fixed shelves in your base units you’ll probably have to get down on your hands and knees to see what’s stored at the back of the base of the cabinet – same goes for corner units. What’s the bet there are long forgotten items in there just taking up valuable space. Have a look at the way in which the height of the cabinet is being used – how much empty space is there between the top of the tallest item and the bottom of the shelf or work surface above? More likely than not you could fit a useful pull-out in there. Use the space!

Mereway Kitchens only provide quality internal mechanisms and fittings, working closely with suppliers who are at the forefront of kitchen technology.

Internal wire baskets are made of high grade steel and go through meticulous processing before they are fitted to any Mereway Kitchen cabinet.

Smart looks, perfect cornering and precision engineering, the new Arena Style Le Mans storage solution from Second Nature has them all. Featuring the latest superior Arena Style specification, Le Mans eliminates unnecessary lifting, bending or reaching as the system brings the shelves out when the door is opened.

Fusing space saving features with contemporary design, the Bi-fold Shine enclosure boasts a semi frameless style. Ideal for small bathrooms, it offers great space saving benefits compared to outward opening doors.

The unique offset pad hinge design takes away the need to fully frame the door panels and allows a soft gel magnet seal, giving a quality feel. This action is complimented by double wheel bearings to ensure smooth operation.

Emco Bad has introduced the Flat illuminated mirror cabinet series to complement the Asis multi-functional modular accessories system. Only 115 mm deep and yet it provides sufficient space for everything required and is particularly suitable for small bathrooms and narrow spaces where the installation of an off-wall system is impractical. This stylish collection is an attractive alternative for the cost-conscious user who appreciates quality.