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PROJECTS ACCESSIBLE DESIGN The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) helps with the cost of making home adaptations, from installing ramps, lifts and a downstairs bathroom, to widening doors and adjusting heating and lighting controls Beyond clinical Guidelines around designing for older age or for disability tend to focus on safety, but creating an inspiring scheme that avoids an overly clinical look is also important for wellbeing. There are sleek and practical solutions for the bathroom from companies such as Duravit (duravit.co.uk), Hewi (hewi.com) and Hansgrohe (hansgrohe.co.uk), but beautiful specialised equipment is harder to come by. ‘There’s a massive design gap in decently designed mobility aids,’ says Sarah Wigglesworth. ‘Nobody wants to feel like they’re living in a hospital and I don’t know why the market is not responding.’ ABOVE AND RIGHT New Ground co-housing scheme in High Barnet, north London, is 25 self-contained apartments designed by Pollard Thomas Edwards for a group of over- fifties women. The scheme has a shared common room, laundry and garden intended to foster a sense of community and combat loneliness. (pollardthomasedwards.co.uk) MAGAZINE.COM / JULY 2022 101

PROJECTS ACCESSIBLE DESIGN For a co-ordinated look, choose designs from an extensive collection of universal fittings and accessories. System 900 shower seat, support rails and accessories in matt black, shower stool with handles, Hewi (hewi.com) Ready for anything ALL IN THE RIGHT PLACE PHOTOGRAPHY ANDY MATTHEWS, JIM STEPHENSON, IVAN JONES, STEFANO CALGARO, LUKE O’DONOVAN, OLLIE HAMMICK If planning a new scheme, try to anticipate your future Create a safe, practical bathroom, says needs. When replacing a fixture or appliance, consider how Amos Goldreich of Amos Goldreich your life might change over the duration of that product’s Architecture (agarchitecture.net) lifetime and about introducing new technology sooner. ● Fit a step-free walk-in ● A wall-mounted basin and Sarah Wigglesworth chose to switch her gas hob for an shower that’s wide enough loo can be fitted at a height induction model to prevent against accidentally leaving the to allow wheelchair entry. that is the most comfortable gas on and to add a new eye-level oven to avoid the need and easy to use. to bend down. ‘The earlier we think about getting old, the ● If you lack space for a better, because we can be rational about it rather than walk-in, consider turning the ● Avoid placing shelves and reaching a point of crisis and doing everything in a reactive bathroom into a wet room with storage too high or too low to way,’ she says. ‘The older we get, the more difficult it is to glass panels. They protect the avoid unnecessary stretching understand emerging technology and if you can’t operate walls and structure of the and bending. it, it’s absolutely worthless.’ house from leaks and mould, and insulate the space for ● Local councils offer a Ensure that there’s plenty of good natural and artificial better energy use. home-assessment service light to make day-to-day kitchen tasks or reading safer and can recommend suitable and easier for those with deteriorating eyesight, and for ● Install slip-resistant alterations. An occupational conditions such as dementia. flooring. Most tile companies therapist could also help offer stylish options. futureproof your home. 102 JULY 2022 / MAGAZINE.COM

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ADVERTISING PROMOTION THE PERFECT FINISH You have plenty of cladding options with the Cladco Profiles ranges High-quality, long-lasting exterior composite is available with either TOP Cladco’s original ● For more information, cladding is essential when building or a smooth or woodgrain-effect finish composite cladding in visit cladcodecking.co.uk renovating your home. Cladco Profiles for a contemporary or traditional look. charcoal. From £19.68 or for steel sheeting, visit provides a range of material options, cladco.co.uk from low-maintenance composite to Alternatively, Cladco’s range ABOVE Its corrugated hardwearing fibre cement and steel of steel cladding comes in a variety of steel cladding in black sheeting, each one bringing with it profiles, colours and coatings. These PVC. From £11.40 a unique set of properties. include two box profile options as well as corrugated steel sheeting. Cladco’s fibre cement boards feature The cladding is manufactured an embossed woodgrain detail. When from high-quality galvanised steel installed horizontally with a feather- coated with either a PVC plastisol or edge technique, they are dimensionally polyester paint finish. Steel sheeting stable so there is minimal expansion in has a contemporary look with a hot temperatures. They are available in hardwearing protective layer. eight colours and an unpainted option. If you want to see the products The environmentally friendly up close, free samples are available composite cladding range is to order from the website, where manufactured from a combination you can also find more information of recycled FSC-certified hardwood about each one. Use Cladco’s online fibres and 40 per cent recycled cladding calculator during the plastics. The boards are resistant planning stages of your project or to rot, fading and splintering. Easy contact the sales team on 01837 to install and maintain, Cladco 659901 for further assistance. 104 JULY 2022 / MAGAZINE.COM

PROJECTS BUYER’S GUIDE FOCUS ON This four-bedroom converted agricultural Exterior cladding building near Norwich, Norfolk, was designed From slate tiles to zinc panels, which is the best option for your home? by 31/44 architects (3144architects.com). It is WORDS ANDREA MANLEY clad in pastel-coloured There’s an array of different cladding types and materials corrugated steel from to choose from, including timber shingles, metal sheeting, Joris Ide (joriside.com) and stone tiles and composite boards. When teamed with vertical timber louvres. insulation, cladding helps to keep a home cosy. Prices vary Scotlarch cladding, from between materials, and installation will add to the final £42 per sqm, Russwood cost. Although some options can be fitted by a competent DIY-er, most will require installation by a professional. (russwood.co.uk) MAGAZINE.COM / JULY 2022 105

PROJECTS BUYER’S GUIDE WHAT’S ALLOWED? There are instances when work on the outside of your home comes under permitted development rights (PDR), such as if you are replacing worn-out cladding like for like. The exception is if you live in a conservation area, a national park, or an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), when you’ll need to apply for planning permission. Those building a new home must include details of the cladding when making a planning application. In some cases, the type of material that can be used will be dictated by the planners to suit the area or neighbouring properties. Check with your local authority before starting any work. For more information, visit the Planning Portal (planningportal.co.uk). A TOP PRIORITY The fire performance of any cladding system must be compliant with Building Regulations. It’s important to investigate a product’s fire rating, seek information from the manufacturer and ask about warranties. It must also be installed correctly. See the expert advice panel on P107 for more information. RIGHT The first floor of three-bedroom Split House in Fairlight, East Sussex, is clad in slates fitted to metal rails using a stainless steel clip fixing system. Cupaclad 201 Vanguard rain screen cladding, £POA, Cupa Pizarras (cupapizarras.com) Alison Brooks Architects’ (alisonbrooksarchitects.com) award-winning two-storey extension near Lydney, Gloucestershire, is clad in fibre cement board to help distinguish the new addition from the original Georgian farmhouse, which is a gallery and workspace. Anthracite fibre cement cladding, £POA, Eternit (eternit.co.uk) MANMADE COMPOSITES concealed screws for a sleek finish. Fibre cement board costs around £150 per sqm with installation and can last up to 60 years. Fibre cement board resembles painted timber. Made from cellulose, fillers, fibres and cement, it comes as panels or planks that can be Composite products such as Teckwood’s (teckwood.co.uk) are painted or have a coloured pigment added during manufacturing. made from recycled plastics and timber. Millboard’s cladding This makes scuffs and scratches less visible. Planks can be attached (millboard.co.uk) is made from polyurethane resin reinforced with to vertical battens, ensuring that the horizontal joins overlap to mineral stone. Both are low maintenance, costing around £110 per sqm. encourage water run-off. The panels have a fitting system with 106 JULY 2022 / MAGAZINE.COM

This five-bedroom TOP OF converted barn in St Albans, Hertfordshire, THE is clad in modified timber with a riven CLASS surface finished with a protective oil coating. Expert Abodo Vulcan flat-sawn fire safety advice from timber, from £80 per Gary Peacey, director sqm, Glenalmond Timber at EWI Consultants (glenalmondtimber.com) (ewiconsultants.co.uk) THE NATURAL CHOICE ● The Euroclass system for fire classification is Timber cladding is either softwood, hardwood have been processed to enhance their stability being adopted over the older British Standards. or modified wood. It’s available as shingles, which and durability. They’re virtually maintenance free, ● It ranges from A1, which look more like timber tiles, or planks in varying sizes with a lifespan of 50-60 years. means non-combustible and makes no contribution that can be fixed horizontally or vertically. Shou sugi ban timber is charred to waterproof to fire, down to F, which means combustible and Durable softwood species such as western and preserve the wood, making it resistant to fire, easily flammable. red cedar, European larch and Douglas fir resist rot, insects and the effects of sunlight. There are ● For a home less than 18m in height in England moisture and decay. When left untreated they several shades available, ranging from pale grey/ and Wales that’s less than 1m from a boundary, the will weather to a silvery grey, or they can be given brown to black. external surface should be Class B or better. If more a surface treatment, which needs to be repeated Expect to pay from around £40 per sqm for than 1m from a boundary, there is no provision required. In Scotland the requirement is for A1 or A2 no matter how far the distance is to the boundary. ● Products and systems that have a degree of combustibility are still seen as safe to use on typical low-rise homes. Fire-retardant treated exterior timber cladding can still meet the Euroclass B rating. ● Some manufacturers provide system solutions and have testing on all component parts. Some of them may include components that are Euroclass E or F, but when tested as a system they achieve a higher performance. ● Don’t be afraid to ask for proof of fire classifications and request confirmation data. For further information, visit the Insulated Render and Cladding Association (inca-ltd.org.uk). periodically, to preserve their original colour. softwoods, £90 per sqm for hardwoods, and £80 Hardwoods such as oak and sweet chestnut are per sqm for modified timber, while shou sugi ban even more durable than softwoods. The boards costs around £100 per sqm. are generally air- or kiln-dried for structural stability, Look for a product that’s sustainably sourced, and come with a rustic waney edge where the bark is such as those with FSC certification, has the retained or more clean-lined machine-cut finishes. CladMark quality assurance guarantee from Modified woods such as Abodo (abodowood. the Timber Decking and Cladding Association co.uk) or Accoya (accoya.com) , are softwoods that (tdca.org.uk), and a guarantee of at least 25 years. MAGAZINE.COM / JULY 2022 107

PROJECTS BUYER’S GUIDE ROCK FORMATIONS Stone cladding finishes are varied, ranging from split-face tiles that create a multifaceted texture to completely smooth surfaces. Limestone, slate, sandstone and granite come in thin tiles or slips that are virtually indistinguishable from full thickness stone and lightweight enough to be fixed with adhesive. Modular flat panel systems are cost effective and quick to install. Though durable, stone will weather over time. Sealing isn’t a necessity, but it does offer extra protection from weathering. Select local suppliers to limit the eco impact of transportation. Limestone costs from £170 per sqm, slate from £120 per sqm and sandstone from £73 per sqm. RIGHT This glazed rear extension in Dartmouth Park, north-west London, was designed by Architecture for London (architecture forlondon.com). It features Portland stone cladding with distinctive fossilised shell fragments. Bowers Roach Portland stone cladding, around £240 per sqm, Albion Stone (albionstone.com) KNOW YOUR METAL PHOTOGRAPHY NICK DEARDEN, JACK HOBHOUSE, PAUL RIDDLE, AIDAN MONAGHAN Aluminium, copper, steel, Corten steel and zinc sheets or panels are low maintenance, long lasting and recyclable. Steel can be powder- coated in any RAL colour or galvanised and should perform well for around 35 years. Untreated Corten steel develops a distinctive rusty patina. Lightweight aluminium cladding will last around 40 years, while copper develops a verdigris patina, and has a lifespan of around 100 years. Zinc is pricey, but will perform well for up to 60 years, so it’s economical over its lifespan. It has a silvery finish when first installed, which weathers to look like lead when left untreated. It can also be treated to speed up this weathering process. Expect to pay from £50 per sqm for steel, £70 per sqm for aluminium, and £150 per sqm for zinc. At £250 per sqm, copper is the most expensive. LEFT Architect Patrick Bradley specified steel and larch for the exterior of this home in Broughshane, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Colorcoat Urban standing seam cladding in anthracite, around £60-100 per sqm, Tata Steel (tatasteel.co.uk) 108 JULY 2022 / MAGAZINE.COM

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KITCHENS & BATHROOMS Team two different tile shapes for pattern interest in a toning colour scheme. Hope White Hexagon Gloss ceramic wall tile, £55 per sqm, Hope White Gloss ceramic wall tile, £53 per sqm, Verona (veronagroup.co.uk). Turn to page 113 for more MAGAZINE.COM / JULY 2022 111



KITCHEN UPGRADE Always flawless Perfect Sense is a new design from Netherlands-based Keller Kitchens, which has a carbon- neutral manufacturing process. Available in black or white, the doors, drawers and vertical panels are made from Fenix, which is formed, under pressure and heat, from layers of paper and resins. Fingerprint marks won’t show up on the matt surface, and everyday scratches can be repaired. Kitchens from £20,000 including worksurfaces and appliances. (kellerkitchens.com) Local hero Choose your colours Another Country makes furniture Made in the Cotswolds, the Scallop pendant and accessories from sustainably by David Hunt Lighting features a Dia480mm certified wood in its workshops in handpainted aluminium shade. The light comes the UK and Portugal. Furniture with a twisted braided cable, co-ordinating chain designer David Irwin was inspired and ceiling cup, and has a maximum drop of by Thomas Hardy’s poem 900mm. Choose from ten standard shades in Old Furniture when creating any combination, or a range of special edition the Hardy Bar Stool, which is colours, including this Jewel Beetle and Hellebore. solid oak. Made to order and Priced £390. (davidhuntlighting.co.uk) available in heights of 650mm and 740mm, it measures Wash and go W493xH469mm and costs £895. (anothercountry.com) The aerated water spray produced by Abode’s Tubist T single lever tap reduces splashing. This is ideal when using its flexible 600mm pullout hose, and the push- button spray head is always cool to handle. It’s available in brushed nickel, matt black or chrome. This matt black model costs £529. (abodedesigns.co.uk) MAGAZINE.COM / JULY 2022 113

KITCHEN UPGRADE Pretty practical Like glamorous apothecary jars, these chic screw-tops from Rockett St George are designed to be displayed. The smaller three measure Dia110xH150mm, while the biscuit and flour versions are Dia160xH210mm. All are handwash only. Amber glass storage jars with black metal lids, £60 for a set of five. (rockettstgeorge.co.uk) Mobile service This freestanding unit from Graham and Green is made from recycled pine with a whitewashed finish and has a limestone worksurface. It has eight drawers and crates, four on each side, and a metal rail at one end, for versatile storage and worksurface space. Because it’s on castors with safety brakes, the whole thing can be wheeled around and set in place as required. Measuring L1,830xW800x H885mm, the Hudson Kitchen Island costs £2,495. (grahamandgreen.co.uk) Add shape and texture Shine on WORDS PAULA WOODS Hope Hex is a hexagonal ceramic tile with a handmade look Appliance brand Smeg has relaunched a special and a high-gloss glaze from Verona. Suitable for use on walls, edition of its Piano Hob, first designed in 1995 by including in wet areas, the design comes in shades of rose, award-winning architect Renzo Piano. Made from white, ash, blue or green. The tiles measure 150x173mm, Evershine polished stainless steel that won’t tarnish, and cost £55 per sqm. (veronagroup.co.uk) the hob has a joint-free pan stand and comes in two sizes. Choose from the 72cm-wide model with five burners, including a central 3.5kW rapid burner, or a 60cm version with four burners. This W718x D510mm hob costs £599. (smeguk.com) 114 JULY 2022 / MAGAZINE.COM



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PROJECTS KITCHENS Sink and tap ideas Make washing up a pleasure with designs that combine practicality and style WORDS PAULA WOODS A good investment A tap with a robust brass or steel body and ceramic disc technology will stand the test of time. Check it is compatible with your home’s water pressure before buying. Armstrong bridge mixer in Satin Brass with pulldown rinse and lever handles, £1,036.20, Perrin & Rowe (perrinandrowe.co.uk) MAGAZINE.COM / JULY 2022 117

PROJECTS KITCHENS The natural choice A Carrara marble sink must be sealed and periodically resealed to reduce its porosity. Even so, it will mark and develop character over time. Tuscan Farmhouse Carrara marble sink, from £2,470 for a W600xD535xH220mm single, aged brass Mayan taps, £360, Devol (devolkitchens.co.uk) 118 JULY 2022 / MAGAZINE.COM

More than practical A semi-recessed sink protrudes slightly forward of the cabinet it’s mounted on and its front wall is on show. As so much of the design is visible it can be used to create an eye-catching feature. Semi–recessed sink with divider and rail in burnished brass, W1,200xD470xH120mm, £4,362, lever tap with arched spout, from £4,044, Officine Gullo (officinegullo.com) Less is better Chemistry lesson Reduce your water and energy use by choosing a tap A sink made with a composite material such as Keratek, which with a built-in flow limiter or aerator. One that starts is formed from ceramic nanoparticles and acrylic resins, will with cold water will also lower energy use. withstand high temperatures, resist stains and scratches, Eurosmart single-lever mixer in chrome with Cradle to Cradle certification and have antibacterial properties. and EcoJoy technology for up to 50 per cent reduced water consumption, Multa 130 flush, inset or undermount sink by Reginox (reginox.co.uk), £173.78, Grohe (grohe.co.uk) W756xD456xH200mm, £316.34 from Victorian Plumbing (victorianplumbing.co.uk) MAGAZINE.COM / JULY 2022 119

On demand Instant upgrade A great choice for multigenerational households, a tap Transform any mixer into a filtered water tap with a diverter. with motion-sensor technology is prompted to dispense water Simply turn the dial to select the unfiltered supply or water by hand movements, so there’s no risk of leaving it running. that’s been through a filter cartridge. Tämnaren kitchen mixer with sensor in stainless Swich water filter system with square or round handle in four finishes, steel, £249, Ikea (ikea.com) from £213 in chrome with classic filter, Abode (abodedesigns.co.uk) Space-saving design Companion piece An inset sink is easy to install, it simply sits in a hole cut Include a built-in soap dispenser with your sink and tap set-up out of the worksurface with its overlapping rim resting to reduce worksurface clutter and give a streamlined look. on top. This compact design fits into a 500mm cabinet. Atlas Neo soap dispenser in five finishes, from £151 in stainless steel, Atlas Neo Tenby single bowl fireclay ceramic sink with drainer, W850xD500xH215mm, infrared sensor tap, from £540 in stainless steel, Franke (franke.co.uk) £337, Rangemaster (rangemastersinks.co.uk) 120 JULY 2022 / MAGAZINE.COM

PROJECTS KITCHENS Decorative craft A handmade fireclay sink is chip, heat and stain resistant and will last a lifetime. It must be fitted into a cabinet that’s strong enough to bear the weight. Gallery metallic gold fireclay butler sink, W795xD460xH255mm, £788.76, Shaws (shawsofdarwen.com) MAGAZINE.COM / JULY 2022 121

Handy helper Some sinks do more than just provide a place to wash up. Franke (franke.co.uk) and 1810 (the1810company.co.uk) offer models with fitted accessories such as chopping boards. This design has an internal ledge for a pair of rails on which to rest pots, chopping boards and colanders. Etagon 8 Silgranit undermount sink in anthracite, W780xD498xH200mm, £741.60, Blanco (blanco.co.uk) Lasting good looks All in one Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) is a thin metal For a seamless finish, choose a composite worksurface where coating that’s durable and vibrant, and particularly the sink can be moulded from the same material. It’s sleek and easy to clean, as there are no seams for dirt to get trapped in. effective with metallic designs. Integrity Due quartz composite sink in Calacatta Gold, W520xD370xH155mm, from Mode 45 inset or undermount brushed stainless steel PVD sink in gold, £800, surfaces from £400 per sqm, Silestone by Cosentino (cosentino.com/en-gb) W450xD450xH200, £436, Joya 3-in-1 hot water tap, £1,337, Caple (caple.co.uk) 122 JULY 2022 / MAGAZINE.COM

PROJECTS KITCHENS Rustic centrepiece WASHING If you’re looking for something unique, WELL search salvage yards and reclamation dealers for vintage and one-off pieces. How to choose Reclaimed Yorkshire stone sink, eBay (ebay.co.uk). the perfect Bespoke kitchen cabinets, from £15,000, zinc aged sink, by Chris Spink, founder of Hush Kitchens worksurface, £950 per sqm, and splashback, (hushkitchens.com) £425 per sqm, Hush Kitchens (hushkitchens.com) ● A deep design measuring around 700-800mm wide has room for washing or filling bigger pots and saucepans. ● In a smaller room consider an undermounted 340-600mm design or a circular sink, which takes up less worksurface space, as does a corner model. ● Copper, brass and stainless steel sinks have natural antimicrobial properties, as do many made from composite materials. Non-porous sintered stone and solid surface materials leave nowhere for dirt and bacteria to linger. ● For a traditional scheme, try a butler or Belfast sink. Choose the best quality fireclay ceramic to avoid the risk of chips or cracking with heavy use. Or consider metal and composite models, such as Abode’s stainless steel Belfast sink (abode designs.co.uk) and Blanco’s composite granite Vintera (blanco.com/gb-en). PHOTOGRAPHY PETER HELME MAGAZINE.COM / JULY 2022 123

A TIMELESS CHOICE This Wren Shaker-style kitchen takes pride of place in a newly converted barn 124 JULY 2022 / MAGAZINE.COM

ADVERTISING PROMOTION ABOVE Wren’s Claire Smith-Corns lives in Evesham, rural But on visiting the Gloucester showroom traditional-style Worcestershire, with her husband Richard and seeing the more traditional Shaker style, Shaker Forest cabinets and their two sons, Seth, five, and Nate, three. we thought, “That’s the one!”’ in Alchemy and Shadow. From The family’s four-bedroom home is a Working with Craig, their Wren designer, £249.99 per unit converted steel-frame barn that was originally the couple finalised the layout, and ironed part of a dairy farm. Claire was familiar with out some of the practical details. ‘Craig was ABOVE RIGHT Everyday it as she would occasionally ride through on great,’ says Claire. ‘He helped us maximise items all have their her horse. When the barn came on the market, the amount of storage space and suggested own little nook the couple bought it and drew up the plans including a diagonal corner tower unit and for the conversion themselves. Richard tackled large drawers. So it’s really easy to keep LEFT Claire and her all the building work himself. everything neat and organised.’ new Wren kitchen Their home is a Richard was also able to fit the kitchen converted steel-frame himself. ‘We were very satisfied with the barn that was originally service Wren provided,’ says Claire. ‘All the furniture and fittings turned up exactly part of a dairy farm when they were supposed to.’ Claire, who is a company secretary, and Claire loves to cook and prepare food Richard, an LED screen technician, wanted to while the children sit around the island, include an open-plan kitchen. Originally, they and she finds that the space adapts really imagined something modern and sleek, but well to hosting a large crowd. ‘We often have things changed as the conversion progressed. friends and family over during the summer,’ she says. ‘There’s nothing nicer than opening ‘We chose Wren to design the kitchen as the double doors that lead out onto the patio we’d worked with the company twice in the and firing up the BBQ.’ past,’ says Claire. ‘Richard and I had in mind one of the contemporary styles we’d seen before. ●  Book your free design appointment today at wrenkitchens.com MAGAZINE.COM / JULY 2022 125

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BATHROOM EDIT Ancient and modern Norwegian design studio Ask og Eng (askogeng.no) has collaborated with stone supplier Lundhs (lundhsrealstone.com/uk), to create a vanity unit. The bamboo cabinet is sealed with a hard wax oil and topped with an anorthosite stone counter and basin from Lundhs’ Antique range. Made to order, the AE7 vanity unit comes in three sizes and costs from £4,400 for the W1,200xD450mm version. A natural feel Dornbracht’s new overhead rain showers include two spray types, one invigorating and the other soft like raindrops. Choose from a 300x240mm rectangular or 301mm round shower head. They can be surface- or flush-mounted to the ceiling, and come in eleven finishes. Both models include integrated chromotherapy lights. From £1,044 for a chrome finish. (dornbracht.com) Sleek geometry See more clearly Evo is JTP’s latest tap collection. Move your hand to change Featuring slanted spouts and the colour temperature fine vertical line detailing on of the light coming from the handles, the bath and basin this mirror’s LED illuminated taps come in four finishes, matt border. A motion sensor in its black, brushed black, chrome surface enables touch-free or brushed brass, and can control, plus the IP44-rated be teamed with a matching design is fitted with a heated towel radiator. Three-hole demister pad to reduce deck-mounted mixer in brushed condensation. Available in black, £373, and basin mixer in two diameters, 600mm or brushed black, £263. (jtpuk.co.uk) 800mm, Bellus from Hib costs from £369 for the smaller version. (hib.co.uk) MAGAZINE.COM / JULY 2022 127

BATHROOM EDIT Mark the spot Ideal for a scheme with limited floorspace such as a cloakroom or en-suite bathroom, the neat Xcross washstand from Alape supports a circular glazed steel basin on a matt black, powder-coated steel frame. Measuring Dia397xH900mm, it is available with or without a tap mount for an overall depth of 482mm or 427mm. From £2,244 without tap mount. (alape.com) A soothing soak The Zencha freestanding bath from Duravit is inspired by the Japanese bathing tradition of immersing in deep water. It has rounded corners with an outward- curving rim, and can be square or rectangular. There are three sizes available, two of which can be fitted with an optional air-jet massage system. The square tub measures L1,250xW1,250xD630mm and costs £3,600. (duravit.co.uk) In fine form Heritage find WORDS PAULA WOODS Italian architect Simone Micheli has designed a collection of Based on antique tiles found in southern Spain, the ceramic basins, loos and bidets for retailer Easy Bathrooms. Carmona range from Bert & May comes in two colour Choose from a wall-hung 700mm basin or 1,000mm basin options. Replicating tones from the original, this with countertop, plus wall-mounted or back-to-wall rimless loo Marron is in shades of brown while Verde features and bidets, all available in matt black, navy, grey or gloss white. orange and green. The wall and floor tiles are Micheli wall-hung basin in matt navy, W1,000xD500xH130mm, encaustic, so the pattern is formed from the clays £675, wall-hung loo, W380xD550xH290mm. £799, wall-hung rather than the glaze. They measure 200x200mm bidet, W380xD550xH290mm, £568. (easybathrooms.com) and cost £189 per sqm. (bertandmay.com) 128 JULY 2022 / MAGAZINE.COM



Create the perfect shower Planning tips and practical advice for designing the best scheme for your needs WORDS PAULA WOODS 130 JULY 2022 / Hidden from view A valve built into the wall gives a sleek finish and saves a little space in the shower area. Consider teaming up an overhead fitting with a handheld shower for versatility. Vos concealed shower combination in matt black with 250mm overhead rose, hand shower and two-outlet thermostatic valve, £1,037, single-lever basin mixer, £339, JTP (jtpuk.co.uk) MAGAZINE.COM

PROJECTS BATHROOMS Luxury option If you want a powerful spray, ask your plumber to check that your home’s water pressure and heating system can cope with the flow rate before you buy. Revive Twist 380x380mm recessed showerhead in polished stainless steel with rainfall and twist sprays, minimum 2-bar water pressure, £1,565, Crosswater (crosswater.co.uk) Everyday reassurance In control Being able to use the shower safely is a priority for everyone. A design that has an aerator and/or a flow Features to consider include touch or remote control, a limiter built in will help to reduce your water cool-touch valve, grab rail, shower seat, and level non-slip floor. consumption without you even noticing. Plan 90-degree grab bar and sliding rail system with load capacity of 115kg, £498, Vernis Shape air-power showerpipe 230 1jet in chrome with thermostat and air-enriched flow of 6 litres per minute, £503, round shower, £145, thermostatic shower mixer, £613.20, and wall-mounted, foldaway seat with load capacity of 150kg, £777, Keuco (keuco.com) Hansgrohe (hansgrohe.co.uk) MAGAZINE.COM / JULY 2022 131

PROJECTS BATHROOMS Wash away Adequate drainage must be factored in when planning a wet room to prevent pools of water collecting on the floor. Plus, the entire area will need to be waterproofed by an experienced professional. GlassLine shower screen system with brushed steel frame and ClassicLine column drain, from £1,500, Unidrain (unidrain.com) 132 JULY 2022 / MAGAZINE.COM

Open aspect For a sleek, contemporary scheme, opt for a generously sized walk-in shower with minimal screening. Arysto Colour 10mm shower screen with brushed brass profiles, L1,400xH2,000mm, from £1,100, Level 25 slip-resistant 1,400x900mm tray, from £345, Merlyn (merlynshowering.com). Knurled Accents thermostatic shower valve in brushed gold, £920, basin mixer, £515, round 300mm showerhead, £415, handset, £290, Vado (vado.com) Home spa So convenient For a shower with some therapeutic benefit, consider A wall-mounted fitting is easier to install or retrofit than body jets or an overhead fitting with massage-effect a concealed valve. It’s a good option for multigenerational households as the showerhead height can be adjusted to spray or chromatherapy lighting built in. BubbleSpa thermostatic shower with wall-mounted 300mm suit tall adults and small children. showerhead and three-spray hand shower, 1.5-bar minimum Hoxton exposed shower set with outlet elbow and thermostatic valve pressure, £1,199, Kelda (keldashowers.com) in brushed brass, £548, Britton (brittonbathrooms.com) MAGAZINE.COM / JULY 2022 133

Comfort factor Ideally, create an enclosure measuring at least 800x800mm to avoid feeling hemmed in while showering. Space-saving sliding or folding doors require no clearance in front of the unit to open. Oslo premium 8mm sliding shower door with matt black aluminium profiles, L1,400xH1,950mm, £359.99, Bathroom Mountain (bathroommountain.co.uk) 134 JULY 2022 / MAGAZINE.COM

PROJECTS BATHROOMS Select a spray Alter the intensity of your shower by choosing a model that comes with more than one spray strength or flow pattern option. Opero Dual shower in matt black with overhead drencher and 4-spray handset, HydroGlo technology and cool-touch thermostatic controls, £533.60, Mira (mirashowers.co.uk) Make it separate What lies beneath? Why not partition off part of a big bathroom A shower tray that fits flush to the floor or one that’s raised to create a wet room? Doing so avoids any risk just a little requires the drainage installed into the floor. of water reaching the dry area. Tempano acrylic shower tray for flush, floor-mounted or semi-recessed installation, Bathroom with bespoke arched metal framed and fluted shower £531 for a 1,000x800mm tray, C.1 thermostatic exposed shower, £1,539.50, Me by doors, £POA, Gunter & Co (gunterandco.com). Intelligent matt emulsion in Ho Ho Green, £56.50 for 2.5 litres, Little Greene (littlegreene.com) Starck basin, £447, Brioso vanity unit, £942, Duravit (duravit.co.uk) MAGAZINE.COM / JULY 2022 135

PROJECTS BATHROOMS KEEP IT Intelligence built-in FLOWING Digital fittings allow you and others in your household to preselect and Water systems set a preferred water temperature explained by or flow rate. They are operated by Paul McGuire, associate smart devices such as a mobile or channel manager at Mira (mirashowers.co.uk) tablet, and can be switched to manual control too. ● Water pressure is measured in bars – the higher Smart shower pack with three outlets, the number, the greater the from £2,340, Roca (uk.roca.com) pressure and water flow. All showers carry a minimum required pressure rating. This is usually between 0.1 and 3 bar, with anything below 1 bar considered low pressure. A plumber can check what you have if you’re unsure. ● Gravity-fed or vented low-pressure systems have a cold water tank and a hot water cylinder. How much pressure is produced is determined by how high the tank is above the showerhead. A minimum of 1m is recommended – but the greater the height, the greater the pressure, which may make loft installations problematic. Poor performance can often be boosted with a pump. Or choose a low-pressure design. ● High-pressure, combi boiler or unvented systems take water directly from the mains supply and should be teamed with a digital or thermostatic mixer shower. As the supply to the system is mains fed it should produce a forceful shower wherever it is. You will need to ensure pressure is at least 1 bar. Your plumber can advise on possible adjustments via the mains or boiler. Be aware that pumps cannot be used with a combi boiler, so if there is an issue, you may need to upgrade to a model with a greater capacity. ● Cold water, mains-fed electric showers work regardless of boiler type or system as they operate like a kettle to heat the water in the unit itself. Water flow is still dependent on the mains water pressure, although most should be sufficient. If this is not the case, pumped electric models are available. 136 JULY 2022 / MAGAZINE.COM

PROJECTS CASE STUDY The shower takes up one arm of the L-shaped room. Oslo thermostatic shower valve, deluge head and handset in unlacquered brushed brass, £1,400, Inkiostro Bianco EQ Dekor fiberglass wallpaper in Elisir, from £220 per m, Curated Collection polished porcelain marble- effect tiles, from £120 per sqm, West One Bathrooms (westone bathrooms.com) PROJECT The right move PROFILE Creating a walk-in shower was the key to unlocking – the potential of an awkwardly shaped room LOCATION Brentwood, Essex WORDS PAULA WOODS PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL CRAIG STYLE OF PROPERTY Purpose-built flat DURATION OF BUILD 1 month SIZE 5.2sqm COST £15,000, excluding installation MAGAZINE.COM / JULY 2022 137

PROJECTS CASE STUDY ABOVE A panelled wall of MDF strips adds The bathroom in Russell Pomfret’s a sense of grandeur. two-bedroom flat has undergone a Eggshell paint in Sinner, complete redesign to make better £34.50 per litre, use of the L-shaped layout and bring Mylands (mylands. character to the windowless space. com). Ex-t Stand oval washbasin with frame Russell, who is an estate agent, in brushed gold, £1,900, hired Louise Ashdown, head of design Oslo wall-mounted and showroom manager at West One basin mixer, waste and Bathrooms (westonebathrooms.com), trap in unlacquered to devise the new scheme. brushed brass, £700, Duravit Me by Starck Louise’s plan was to keep the basin wall-mounted loo, £795, in the same position, but replace it with West One Bathrooms a contemporary design. The area around it would be warmed by underfloor heating. LEFT Ceiling pendants She also suggested taking out the bath in front of the mirror and moving the loo to make space for a reflect light around generous walk-in shower at the narrower the windowless room. end of the room. Jordan small globe pendant lights in ‘As the bathroom floor is concrete, satin gold, £70 each, a slightly raised floor was built in the Docklands round shower to make room for the drainage mirror in brushed to fit beneath,’ she explains. A new stud gold, £295, West wall with recessed shelf conceals the One Bathrooms Louise’s plan was to keep the basin in the same position, but replace it with a contemporary design pipework for the fittings and the entire area was waterproofed. ‘A long linear drain at the back of space prevents water flowing into the rest of the room,’ Louise says. A second stud wall conceals the wall-hung loo’s cistern and includes built-in storage niches. Russell, who is in his late thirties, asked Louise to create a glamorous scheme, so she picked out a dramatic waterproof floral wallcovering. It’s teamed with painted wall panelling and marble-effect tiles. ‘I chose a design with gold veining to tone with Russell’s choice of brushed brass fittings,’ she says. The bold look and clever layout have successfully compensated for the room’s lack of natural light and tricky shape. ‘It’s a thoroughly pleasurable and lovely space to start and end the day in,’ says Russell. 138 JULY 2022 / MAGAZINE.COM

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