46 Quick Bathroom Safety Tips

Life brings change into our homes: from new babies to curious toddlers, distracted teens, empty nesters and aging adults. Each stage requires different needs and safety measures, especially when it comes to bathrooms. We consulted multiple sources, including the Centers for Disease Control ( CDC) to create this comprehensive list of 46 bathroom safety tips. Store cords away from water sources.

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5 Great Reasons to Ditch Your Tub

Walk through a recently remodeled bathroom and you might notice something—the bathtub’s missing. In fact, 60% of homeowners prefer a shower over a tub, according to the National Association of Realtors. Once the centerpiece of countless bathroom designs, many homeowners find that a traditional tub feels dated and underutilized. For that reason, among others, more homes than ever before are being…

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Designed to Sell: 7 Bathroom Updates Buyers Want

Last year, the real estate market was turned upside down by the pandemic. While many homeowners put their plans to sell on hold, a surprising number of homes still hit the market and buyers competed to schedule private tours and make offers. Winter is typically the slowest time of year for home sales, but according to Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate Agent Darby Seymour, the past few months…

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Design Style In-Depth: Top 3 Flooring Options for Your Bathroom Remodel

Your floors may be something you walk all over, but they do have the power to transform a space. Even if you love everything else about a room, an unappealing floor can cause otherwise delightful finishes, fixtures, and furniture to lose their luster—not to mention that a home’s floor quality can impact its market value. When it comes to your bathroom floor, the stakes are even higher.

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6 Quick Bathroom Touch-Ups to Make Before the Guests Arrive

The holiday season is officially upon us! It’s also a season of dropping temperatures and early sunsets, which is why cultivating a warm, welcoming atmosphere in your home is a must if you want to provide your guests with a cozy sanctuary from the cold. Here are six last minute touch-ups you can make to guarantee your bathrooms are guest-ready. Bathrooms tend to feel a bit too utilitarian but…

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Malluvia Innenarchitektur- Bathroom Inspirations

Malluvia Innenarchitektur is an interior design studio in Munich, which stands on the essence of things and for the holistic effect of the design. In rooms that tell stories. Interior design with an unmistakable character. Full of sense, flair, and individuality. And above all, full of love for detail.

See also: Master Bathroom Ideas: Grand Designs That Amaze

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Malluvia was foundend by Marcella Breugl, an interior designer.

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Master Bathroom Ideas: Grand Designs That Amaze

Master Bathroom ideas are always welcome, given the enormity of their importance in one’s home, for they are the ones that will generate a unique oasis in one’s home that will provide the needed sanctuary to shield one’s mind from the dark problems that try to overcome it. To help you improve your home by creating the perfect oasis, we have gathered some of the best ideas for a luxurious master bathroom design!

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From Winning Medals To Buying Her First Home – Katie Ormerod Gives Her Advice


From Winning Medals To Buying Her First Home

Katie Ormerod

Katie Ormerod is an Olympic Snowboarder overall world cup slopestyle champion and 11x world cup medalist. So, it’s safe to say that she has accomplished more than enough in her 23 years.

Even though Katie lives an extraordinary lifestyle she still faces the same first-time obstacles that life throws at everyone 20-odd year old, including buying her first home.

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If you’re a first-time buyer, then sit tight because Katie has plenty of pearls of wisdom to share with you. As well as, discussing her beautiful bathroom transformation that we have been lucky enough to be a part of.

Lets get stuck in…

Hi Katie, Tell Us A Little Bit About Your New Home?

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Katie in her beautiful new bathroom

Hey! So, my house is a 3 bedroom period property built in the Victorian era. It has beautiful high ceilings and some original features, such as old gas lamp holders, Victorian fireplaces and ceiling roses, which add a lot of character to my home.

When You Were Looking To Purchase A Property, Were There Any Key Features You Were Looking For?

London property

When I was looking to buy a house, I had no idea what I was looking for. I didn’t really know anything about houses and was unsure about the style of house I actually liked.

I knew I wanted a doer-upper as a fun project to do, but It wasn’t until I walked into the house that I purchased that I knew exactly what my preferred style of property was.

I loved that it was a period home that had lots of potential and could immediately see a vision of what I wanted it to be like once I had renovated it. All the rooms are very spacious with high ceilings and it has a good sized south-facing garden which was a huge plus.

If There Is One Thing You Wish You Knew Before The Buying Journey Began, What Would It Be And Why?

I found the buying process fairly straight forward, although I was lucky enough to get help from my parents. I think that if you really love a house and you get a good feel when you walk in to it, then it will probably be the one.

I would say that the one thing I didn’t anticipate was how long the renovation process would take.

As I wanted a doer-upper, I wanted to renovate the whole house, including knocking walls down and stripping every room of wallpaper and having some walls re-plastered. As I wanted this to be a project, I decided to take on as much as I could myself which was a huge learning curve.

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I had no idea where to start but I got stuck in with the renovations and learnt so many new skills, which also saved me a lot of money – for example I did all the decorating myself, stripped the whole bathroom myself and I was lucky enough that my Dad wanted to help with the renovations too, so he did the more complex parts that I was unable to do.

It took me just over a year to complete my house, so if you are wanting to do a full home renovation, just bear in mind that it won’t be finished overnight – it takes time and patience. Enjoying the process is key.

Whilst Looking At Properties Did You Focus On Bathroom Potential?

The Bathroom was one of the most important rooms when looking at properties. I knew I wanted to ideally fit in a free standing bath and separate shower, so was looking at houses that had big enough rooms to tailor that.

My bathroom now is very spacious – it’s the perfect size for me to comfortably fit everything in that I wanted and didn’t have to compromise. It’s a rectangular shaped room, so I spent many hours drawing up different designs and ideas of where everything would best fit in the bathroom.

katie ormerod bathroom before

We Can’t Believe How Fabulous Your Bathroom Transformation Is, Where Did You Pull Your Inspiration From?

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I spent around 6 weeks finding inspiration and doing research to find out exactly what kind of bathroom I wanted. I knew that my bathroom was going to be one of the main features in my home, so didn’t want to rush any decisions in choosing what I wanted. 

I quickly found a passion for interior design after buying my house and I thoroughly enjoyed the process and took inspiration from multiple home magazines, Pinterest and Instagram. 

bathroom mood board

I quickly found that I loved the contemporary designs with black features and taps, so I knew that this was something I wanted for my bathroom. 

I loved the minimalist look, so spent time choosing products that not only looked great, but also fit comfortably and saved space where I could – which is why I made decisions such as choosing a wall-hung sink over a more traditional styled one. 

modern basin

I wanted the overall finish to be modern and classy, so decided to pair flat white metro tiles with black grout, but also leave 2 of the walls only half tiled so that I could add a splash of colour to the walls above. 

I really wanted a pale pink room and decided that the bathroom would be perfect for that as it pairs beautifully with the black and white features. 

traditional tiles

I also wanted to add a bit of a traditional style into the bathroom, so chose Victorian style patterned floor tiles, which go perfectly with the rest of the bathroom.

I had to be bold and decisive when making decisions for my bathroom and as no one I know has a bathroom even close to being similar to the style that I wanted, so I had to be brave and trust my vision – It paid off!

Honest Answer, Has A Freestanding Bathtub Changed Your Life?

Yes! I love my freestanding bathtub! It is so comfortable and relaxing and makes taking a bath feel so much more luxurious than before. It is also an eye-catcher to visitors and guests – everybody loves it.

irwell freestanding bath

What’s Your Favourite Product From Big Bathroom Shop & Why?

I must’ve looked at every online bath shop there is but found that Big Bathroom Shop had everything that I wanted in my bathroom vision.

I love all my products, but in particular the Milano Nero – Modern Freestanding bath shower mixer tap with hand shower. It couldn’t be more perfect for my bathroom and the house as a whole as it puts a modern twist on a traditional design.

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Milano Irwell – White Modern Oval Double-Ended Freestanding Bath – 1595mm x 740mm

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Milano Nero – Modern Freestanding Bath Shower Mixer Tap with Hand Shower – Black

Modern Freestanding Bath Shower Mixer Tap
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Milano Nero – Black Quadrant Shower Enclosure – Choice of Sizes

Milano Farington - White Modern Rectangular Wall Hung Basin - 460mm x 420mm (1 Tap-Hole)
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Milano Nero – Mono Basin Mixer Tap – Black

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Milano Elizabeth Traditional Showers – The Ultimate Buying Guide

With the beautifully designed Milano Elizabeth shower collection, creating your dream bathroom that oozes luxury and elegance is easy to achieve. 

Available in a range of gorgeous finishes, the Elizabeth showers are the perfect blend of traditional design and modern showering functionality, bringing a classic feel to your bathroom, whilst offering a sensational shower experience. 

With such a huge selection of Elizabeth showers, we understand that it’s not an easy task choosing the right one that enhances both your bathroom design and meets your showering requirements.

So, to help you out, we have created this ultimate buying guide that will hopefully point you in the right direction.

Milano Elizabeth Showers – Exquisite Traditional Details & Opulent Finishes

The majestic Elizabeth shower range certainly makes a statement, yet brings opulence and timeless appeal to your bathroom, allowing you to create a look that will never fall out of fashion. 

The Elizabeth shower heads and shower valves feature exquisite traditional details, which really will set your bathroom apart from the rest. After all, it’s the small details that make all the difference.

The range of opulent finishes will also make your bathroom stand out from the crowd, whether you want to keep things classy with chrome or add some vintage chic with gold or bronze, we’ve made it easy to create the look you truly desire.

Exquisite Oil-Rubbed Bronze Finishes

The Milano Elizabeth brushed gold and oil rubbed bronze showers are hand-finished – this means that the colour and tone slightly differs between products of the same finish, creating a bathroom that’s unique and authentic. 

The gold and bronze finish is moisture-blemish resistant too, meaning less of those annoying water spots.

The oil rubbed bronze and brushed gold showers have what’s known as a living finish that naturally patinas over time, which creates a vintage appearance. 

As the surface reacts with the environment and daily use, the showers begin to develop their own unique patina that transforms and ages with time. The changes you’ll see are what give the products real character.

Enjoy a Relaxing Shower Experience with a Milano Elizabeth Shower Head

The simply stunning Milano Elizabeth traditional shower heads come in a choice of sizes and finishes, including chrome, brushed gold and oil rubbed bronze, to further elevate the look of your bathroom. 

Each one delivers luxurious rainfall water coverage, giving you the most calming and soothing shower experience. 

The Elizabeth shower head features an apron style design for that perfect traditional look and that’s sure to create an eye-catching focal point within your bathroom.

Elizabeth Shower Head Features:


150mm, 200mm and 300mm diametersChrome, brushed gold and oil rubbed bronze finishesCan be wall or ceiling mountedTraditional apron designLuxurious rainfall water coverageSwivel jointSolid brass constructionLong life 10 year guarantee

The Elizabeth shower heads have been crafted to the highest standards from solid brass for guaranteed durability with an exceptionally hard-wearing finish. 

Each shower head has a swivel joint that allows you to easily adjust it to the desired angle and can be fitted with the matching wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted arm, which again has a solid brass construction.

In addition to the apron shower heads, there’s also the Milano Elizabeth hand shower, which is available to purchase separately or as part of a shower riser rail kit, complete with matching hose and outlet elbow. 

The hand shower has been crafted from brass with a ceramic handle and delivers a refreshing spray of water. This also comes in chrome, brushed gold and oil rubbed bronze finishes.

Enjoy Effortless Control with a Milano Elizabeth Shower Valve

The exquisitely crafted Milano Elizabeth thermostatic shower valves give you precise temperature control for your perfect shower experience. 

Just like the traditional shower heads, the shower valves come in brushed gold, oil rubbed bronze and chrome finishes, making it easy for you to create a coordinated look. 

The chrome shower valves are available with white or black ceramic detailing, giving you an extra option. 

What’s more, you can also select from a concealed valve if you want to create a streamlined finish or an exposed design for a stand-out traditional look.

Elizabeth Thermostatic Shower Valve Features


Chrome, brushed gold and oil rubbed bronze finishesOne, two and three outlet optionsBeautiful traditional designThermostatic temperature controlEasy-to-use lever and crosshead handlesCeramic detailingAnti-scald technologySolid brass constructionCeramic disc technologyLong life 10 year guarantee

Milano Elizabeth traditional thermostatic shower valves have a solid brass construction for outstanding strength and a luxury feel, whilst the hard-wearing finish will stand the test of time. 

The lever and crosshead handles allow you to control your shower with ease and the built-in anti-scald technology adds total peace of mind when showering.

With one, two and three outlet valve options that the Elizabeth shower range has to offer, you can build a custom shower experience. 

The Elizabeth twin shower valve supplies water to a single shower function such as the apron shower head. The twin diverter valve delivers water to one function and can divert to a second, so you could have an apron shower head and riser rail set up. 

The triple shower valve supplies water to two functions, whilst the triple with diverter valve operates two outlets separately or simultaneously and can divert to a third outlet.

Milano Elizabeth Complete Shower Kits

For your ease and convenience, we have created an outstanding collection of complete Milano Elizabeth traditional shower kits, giving you an array of showering possibilities. 

Whether you require a simple yet elegant valve and shower head set up or would prefer a full-on system with massaging body jets, shower head and hand shower kit, we have just what you need at Big Bathroom Shop. 

You can add a majestic touch to your bathroom with a multi-function Milano Elizabeth brushed gold shower or add some vintage chic with a Milano Elizabeth shower in oil rubbed bronze.What’s more, we’ve also created traditional showers with bath fillers, specially designed for use over your bath.

These include both a bath spout and shower head, so you can combine the best of both bathing and showering in your luxury traditional bathroom.

For a truly authentic period look, our complete traditional rigid riser shower kits are perfect for achieving just that. 

These Elizabeth shower kits incorporate a rigid riser rail, shower head and exposed thermostatic valve, whilst the grand rigid risers have the addition of a hand shower. 

There’s also rigid riser kits with a bath spout for your shower bath set-up, ensuring all your requirements are met.

Upgrade To Elizabeth Throughout Your Bathroom

Once you’ve chosen your perfect Elizabeth shower, then why not take things one step further and enhance the opulent look with the Milano Elizabeth taps and traditional towel radiators? 

We even have a range of brushed gold and oil rubbed bronze walk-in showers – perfect for teaming with the gold and bronze traditional showers.

We hope this buying guide has uncovered all you need to know to help you make the right decision, so all you need to do now is head on over to Big Bathroom Shop and shop the beautiful Milano Elizabeth shower collection!

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Does A Bath Or Shower Add More Value To A Home?

Will Baths Or Showers Enhance The Value Of A Property?

As another notch on the Big Bathroom Shop baths vs showers belt, we’ve dived deeper still into the debate, conducting our own research to determine whether a bath or a shower adds more value to a home.

With the notion already discussed in our Bath Or Shower blog, we’ve now gauged the British public’s opinion on the matter, finding out what percentage of people asked view a bathtub as an essential home fixture and the answers to other key questions.

Can the value of a property really be enhanced or downgraded based upon the presence of a simple bath, or lack thereof?

Read on to see our findings, and what they indicate with regards to baths and showers influencing the cost and saleability of a home.

Do Most People Prefer Baths Or Showers?

Milano Ballam Standard Single Ended Bath w/ Bath Screen & Front Panel

A simple enough way to begin our research was to ascertain whether most people actually preferred baths or showers on the whole. Of course, the 8.2% of people asked who said they never take a bath are highly unlikely to view the lack of a bathtub as a ‘deal breaker’ or see it as having any sort of detrimental effect on the value of a property.

However, a much larger proportion of those surveyed were partial to a relaxing soak. Although 56.1% stated that they preferred taking showers over baths, a decent 37.8% were of the opposite persuasion.

That said, whilst a freestanding bathtub focal point might not be a bathroom priority for that near 40 per cent range, you could expect something like a shower bath to be a desirable property feature to say the least.

Certainly so, the space to accommodate a bathtub of some sort even if one isn’t already fitted would appear to be a key factor to a significant portion based on our research.

Can Lifestyle Factors Influence A Bath Or Shower Choice?

Even on a basic level, it’s simple to see that people will opt to take a bath or shower for different purposes, and the decision could alter from day to day if they have comfortable access to both vices.

Our research backs up the notion entirely though, and spells bad news for those who could potentially be looking to sell on a property in which a bathtub isn’t present.

A big 68.9% of people surveyed explained that a bath helps them to relax, with a majority 56.9% explaining they enjoy hot baths. Furthermore, almost a third of the people asked (28.9%) said they choose to take a bath when feeling stressed, whilst 31.2% cited ‘alone time’ as their reasoning for hopping in the tub.

With data to back up the general idea that baths are a perfect means for unwinding and de-stressing, it’s reasonable to suggest they’ll be viewed as a vital fixture for many following a busy day-to-day working schedule.

Indeed, 34.3% of 25-34 year-olds admitted to taking a bath when feeling stressed, the largest proportion of any of the age ranged inquisitees. The same bracket were the second most responsive (5.8%) when asked if they’d ever taken a bath on their lunch break too, beaten only by the 18-24 clan (7.8%). Kids, eh?

re Showers Seen As Essential?

Milano Nero Black Sliding Door Shower Enclosure w/ Tray

Whilst we’ve loaded up on the bath talk so far, one of the main reasons for doing so is because the far more diminutive stylings of shower systems makes them a practical inclusion for pretty much any home.

And for all the evidence we’ve presented to show how crucial many people see baths, it would appear that showers still have the edge when it comes right down to it, in accordance with our samplings anyway.

A majority 56.1% registered a preference for taking a shower as opposed to a bath, whilst 25.2% said they would never live somewhere that didn’t have a shower. By comparison, 19.2% echoed the same sentiments as it pertained to bathtubs.

So, although the difference might not be massive, our research does suggest that showers are a priority inclusion in comparison with baths. Perhaps most telling though, is the results that suggest people want the best of both worlds.

Almost half of all those surveyed (44.9%) were in agreement with the statement that “when looking at a new property, a separate bath and shower is important to me”. Centrepiece freestanding tubs still are prospectively popular then, as well as modern showers.

Only 28.6% outlined a preference for traditional bathroom styles when searching for a new home, while 40.9% were in favour of contemporary bathrooms.

re Baths Or Showers A More Valuable Fixture For A Property?

Milano Richmond White Traditional Freestanding Bath w/ Brushed Gold Feet

Milano Rosso Matt Bronze Corner Walk-In Shower Enclosure w/ Slate Tray

In essence, the value of a property can be some way determined by how desirable it is to own, to how many people.

And given the fact that showers would tend to be a standard fitting in more or less any home, and that a decent amount of people would not entertain the purchase of a property if it didn’t feature a bathtub, baths probably hold the edge as the more valuable asset.

However, the popular conception that people really want both components has been firmed up by our research, which suggests that as long as there is a bath somewhere in the home, the value of the property shouldn’t be affected.

As aforementioned, shower baths provide a valuable combination option if space is at a premium within the master bathroom of the home. And in instances where a bath isn’t fitted, it could even be worth sourcing a relatively cheap option for installation before the property is placed on the market. An initial outlay of a few hundred pounds could see an added valuation of a couple of thousand tacked on to the price just via the presence of a bath.

Get In Touch With Big Bathroom Shop

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