To think or not to think...

You do find some strange facts on line…

How’s about this one? …. apparently 64% of women think about their to-do lists in the shower compared to 48% of men.

It’s true that it’s probably the one time in the day when you stand a chance of snatching a moment’s peace, with no distractions or interruptions.  A fabulous, relaxing shower can give you time and space to let your brain wander into deep thoughts, reflect on life's most puzzling questions…. and work out what groceries you need!
 

For more strange bathroom facts look here.

 

Bathroom Inspiration - Bespoke Cabinetry

A beautiful bathroom designed by the team at Artichoke, well-known for designing, making and installing the finest quality kitchens, dressing rooms and fitted furniture.

Situated within a Georgian home in Bristol the bespoke furniture reflects the architectural joinery in the house. We love the use of the Spey freestanding bath, the polished and lacquered exterior completes the look of the room perfectly, as does the freestanding bath taps on a H Stand and the luxurious all-in-one plunger waste unit.

For further information please visit Artichoke's website.

Feng Shui Your Way To The Bathroom...

Developed in China over 3,000 years ago the art of Feng Shui has many followers, but what is it and how can you incorporate it into your home? The basic principal of Feng Shui is about balancing energy in any given space which in turn provides health and good fortune to the inhabitants. While you may not believe that placing all your chairs with their backs against a wall will help you find your inner Chi there are plenty of handy tips to help you create a more relaxing and optimistic home – and in particular in the bathroom.

Bathrooms often have a bad reputation in terms of Feng Shui as they are seen to drain energy – but here are a few things that you can do to increase the good energy. The Feng Shui bathroom is clean, comfortable and relaxing so before you do anything make sure the room is sparkling clean!

Mirrors speed up and circulate energy, especially if they are given the right position.  In a bathroom they are particularly useful as they help to keep positive energy in the room. Try to avoid placing a mirror on the door but make the most of walls above sinks, cupboards and fireplaces.

 

De-clutter: The bathroom should be free from clutter, so take time to do a big Spring clean.  Throw away anything you no longer need and store other items in cupboards or tidy away in storage boxes.  If you are planning a new bathroom or renovating your existing one then make sure to include plenty of storage that can keep any bathroom clutter out of sight.

Round edges help positive energy to flow through your home. Try to avoid sharp lines and corners wherever possible, a rounded edge bath or curved shower can create a feeling of calm relaxation.

Creating a Spa like feel can be easily achieved and helps create good Feng Shui.  Flowers, beautiful soaps and bath oils, candles and crystals all help to combat the negative energy associated with bathrooms and give the bathroom an ultimately relaxed atmosphere.

Using Colour can help to create balance – which is crucial to having good energy and a positive living space.  The bathroom is associated with water so it is a good idea to choose earth colours to balance it out.  Think of all natural colours: from pale greys and blues to cream, pale sand and subtle green.  

A water feature of some sort is essential to the successful implementation of Feng Shui, which translates into Wind Water. This will promote feelings of relaxation and harmony. This may be slightly tricky in the bathroom but images of water can provide the same effect.

Feng Shui is a huge area which can be explored on many levels either on your own or through one of many Feng Shui consultants who can advise on the more complicated aspects of the art – but  with a bit of knowledge and some effort you can make positive changes to your home.

New products on display in time for Spring

A beautiful copper clad Tay bath is currently taking pride of place in our shop window, and what better start to the month than seeing the sun reflecting off the shiny copper!

Also on show is our new Swale bath with ball and claw feet.  For a smaller room, this compact double ended bath is ideal.  It comes with a choice of two style of feet, a contemporary scroll design or the more traditional ball and claw feet.  Its alluring roll top design makes this the perfect bath for a comfortable and relaxing soak, and one you won't want to get out of in a hurry.

Also recently added to our display is a brand new shower enclosure.  With the same beautiful brassware and ball joints as our towel rails, this really is something special to have in your bathroom.

In addition to our recent accessory additions, we now have three new mirrors including two wall mounted options and a deck mounted mirror. 

Come along to our Showroom on Royal Hospital Road between Monday and Saturday.  Alternatively email us for more details.

A New Season, A New Photoshoot

We've given a few peeks at our new adverts over the past few weeks but now you can see them all.
Inspired by the secret garden and the juxtaposition of oversized features.

These images make up a series of stunning adverts that take you on a journey through the enchanting gardens and a world of mixed up proportions...

A Factory Setting

After working at Drummonds for 3 months it was time for me to visit our factory in Poland to see how our products come to life, and to enjoy some of the Polish culture! Situated in a pleasant Polish town and having never visited anywhere similar before it was a fascinating trip...

Greeted with a lovely cup of Drummonds tea and biscuits before the tour began.

Even the smallest moulds are so finely detailed.

If you're ever in Poland I fully recommend trying their Pierogi - little potato dumplings cooked in butter with a hint of garlic - they may not be the healthiest snack but they are delicious!

Everything is hand finished - even the thread at the end of poles!

Each china basin takes weeks to dry, this one's just had the waste holes made and the edge detailing sharpened. 

Walking through Sanok to the main square where there are some stunning buildings lit up at night.

Challenging the locals to a spot of pool.

Like a Magpie anything shiny - even offcuts that had been collected. 

All the workbenches had various tools, and they are all used in creating that perfect finish!

Beetroot Soup: Certainly not for everyone's taste but when in Poland you have to try it!

Enjoying the local restaurants.

The lost wax process is fascinating, it may be time consuming but you can't question the results!

 





Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

We have been wanting to add a range of stunning mirrors to our accessory range for a long time and we are very happy to have three mirrors now on display in our London Showroom!

One of the new additions is a beautiful rectangular tilt mirror which is seen above with our double Crake vanity basin.  You can use them doubled up over a his and her vanity basin, or on their own over a single basin.

For a different look we also have an oval tilt mirror, as seen here with our single Calder vanity basin, and our freestanding magnifying mirror.

All three mirrors are available in brass, nickel and chrome finishes.  Visit our website for more information or stop by the Showroom to have a look in person.