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When planning washroom refurbishments in corporate and luxury environments, a few marks of excellence can go a long way. Here we take a look at some of the most innovative washrooms features, both in design, functionality and technology.
Sometimes the good old-fashioned white toilet just isn’t enough. Especially when you want to make a statement with your washroom facilities. In corporate environments, high-end bars and restaurants or even in a more modest setting, attention to detail and a few fancy touches can go a long way toward improving the user experience.
However, finding cool features and swish new technologies aren’t always so easy. This type of washroom accessory isn’t exactly found in your nearest B&Q or Homebase, and so commercial wash spaces can sometimes lack that certain finesse.
The Dyson Airblade Tap
The Dyson Airblade hand dryer is now seen in washrooms all over the world, from airports and executive lounges to bus station washrooms and even schools. The innovative team at Dyson have now gone one step further and created the Dyson Airblade Tap. This beautiful piece of tapware offers complete sensor activation throughout.
These taps improve hygiene in your washroom exponentially. By placing your hand beneath the tap the water is first activated, followed by the trademark heavy blast of air from the two side arms. By blowing straight down, this means water is wicked away and falls straight down into the sink. Not only do these handsome taps look good, but they are ideal for achieving that minimalist look, or for washrooms where space is limited.
Recessed dispenser options
Having items like dispensers and waste bins concealed goes a long way toward improving the look of your washroom. These items are often the ones that are kind of ‘in the way’ and can often disrupt the clean sharp lines you have worked so hard to achieve.
Recessed dispensers, waste bins and baby changers sit in flush with the wall and maintain the clean open atmosphere of your facilities.
Wash Troughs
Wash troughs have become increasingly popular in commercial washrooms and can often serve as a focal point in the room. There are a number of design options available and this style of hand wash facility looks great when combined with wall-mounted taps. Mounting the taps a little higher than usual creates a longer, higher stream of water that can look very effective and deliver a spa-like feel to the facilities. This also allows you to incorporate more detail in the tiling and splashback.
Franke Washino Wash & Play Trough For Children
It’s not just adult washrooms that deserve good-looking features. Wash-trough options are incredibly popular with children’s washrooms in schools and nurseries. This communal type of hand washing facility can make visits to the bathroom more fun and by doing so, helps improve personal hygiene in these early years of development.
Wash troughs like the Franke Washino Wash & Play Trough For Children can be partnered with comical interactive taps to further engage little ones.
Toilet Lighting
Beyond the actual fixtures of the washroom, it’s important not to overlook the lighting. Lighting can make a big difference and a significant impact on how your bathroom will look. The earlier you plan the lighting, the more flexibility you are going to have. If you wait to sort the lighting out after all other works are completed, you’ll be left with fewer options, including sticking with what you already have.
A false ceiling is a great way to hide cables and incorporate downlighters, but don’t overlook wall-mounted options. You could incorporate strip lighting behind a plinth either above or below a mirror. The mirror is also an area where subtly coloured lighting can work, so be sure to give lighting some thought while planning your refurbishment.
Bespoke Washroom Products
Going bespoke offers you complete customisation and guarantees you’ll have something unique. However, don’t be fooled into thinking that bespoke has to mean more expensive. Yes, some custom-made fittings can cost more and in many cases, you may deem the cost reasonable, but there are many customisations that needn’t break the bank.
Reclaimed materials can bring great character, though functioning items like taps are best avoided. Driftwood, salvaged mirrors and antique light fittings can all give a certain look and feel. Don’t be afraid to repurpose items either. For instance, old boat cleats can make great handles and work to achieve a boating motif.
As always, our team are at the end of the telephone for all your queries and questions and has a wealth of knowledge they’re happy to share with you. So if you need some guidance, or would like to talk over your options, you can give them a call on 01202 650900.
