the bathroom
A bathroom is a space that is should provide a comfortable and relaxed environment in the home, literally a veritable haven from life's demands. This is especially important in homes which have small, often windowless, bathrooms to start with. Planning a small bathroom is like working out a jigsaw puzzle, the right elements have to be used from the outset, mistakes are costly and to be avoided. lavabo helps the process by offering beautiful pieces that can work in conjunction with other 'mundane' elements to create the desired haven
bathroom furniture
Storage solutions are important especially in small bathrooms. lavabo offers contemporary bathroom furniture - www.giant.co.uk/drop200.html - in wenge wood, steel, and glass, in various dimensions
bathroom fixtures
All the elements found in the bathroom, including plumbing fixtures, lighting, bathroom accessories, bathroom storage cabinets, which are all available on lavabo in modern and contemporary versions
bathroom sanitaryware
A description of all the ceramic pieces found in the bathroom, including bathtubs, sinks and toilets, which are all available on lavabo in modern and contemporary versions
bathroom suites
A combination of the bathroom sink, basin tap, toilet and bathtub, which are all available on lavabo in modern and contemporary versions
bathroom sinks
The most common bathroom sink is the white porcelain/ceramic version. However, as alternatives, coloured versions as well as sinks in glass, steel, plastic, wood are available in lavabo. We feature bathroom fixtures that would be perfect in any contemporary or modern bathroom design.
bathroom basins
The basin, sometimes referred to as a wash basin, wash hand basin, or sink is an essential part of any bathroom or cloakroom suite. Bathroom sinks and basins including pedestal, wall hung, vanity, oversized and small cloakroom sinks available in materials such as ceramic, glass, steel, stone, wood and marble
bathroom taps
Basin or bathtub taps, which are available either in surface mounted, or wall mounted versions. Most modern basin taps are mixers. Mixer taps - Hot water coming from the tank and cold water from the mains are mixed to a desired temperature through a single spout. Non-return valves are in place to prevent the backward movement of water, and thus contamination. The taps come with a pop-up waste. Monobloc Mixer taps - The water flow and temperatures are precisely controlled by a single lever on a monobloc mixer tap. Monobloc taps with pull-out rinse attachments work best on a pressurised water system or require a minimum of 1 bar or 33 foot head of pressure to work efficiently
bathroom accessories
Bathroom accessories, in form of soap dispensers in glass, steel, and ceramic, soap dishes, towel rails, towel brush holders etc, featured on www.giant.co.uk/drop170.html
bathroom vanities
Bathroom vanity sinks or basins installed on, or in a vanity cabinet, providing essential storage space in the bathroom
bathroom toilets | wcs
Modern bathroom toilets are available on lavabo in back to wall versions - the cistern|tank is concealed behind a wall or inside bathroom furniture with the exposed wc pan mounted on the wall or placed on the floor
close coupled toilets | wcs
A close coupled toilet is made up of an exposed cistern|tank, usually in ceramic, which sits on top the back of the surface|floor mounted WC pan. The cistern offers the option of a water saving or full volume flush. A standard flush cyle will use 6 litres of water
freestanding bathtubs
Contemporary bathtubs that can be placed in any position in the bathroom, as the drainage is all connected below. These are available in leightweight materials such as cristalpalnt, exmar, and plywood
ceramic discs
- these allow taps to be fully turned on or off with just a quarter turn. Ceramic discs - fitted inside the tap - have a hard, polished surface, creating a watertight seal and drip-free position.
overflow
- a waste outlet for excess water in the washbasin or bath. Overflows are available either in an always open version, or a manual click clack version.
pedestal
- support base for washbasin, either in stainless steel or ceramic
pop-up waste
- simple lever device used to expel waste from the washbasin
wall hung - sanitary ware
- washbasins, taps, supported on the wall, usually freeing up useful storage space
glass basins, lighting
- Good lighting will enhance the bathroom space esp. used in conjunction with contemporary fittings. Low voltage recessed lights in the ceiling with directional spots for reading in the bathroom are good uses of light. An uplighter installed below a glass or stainless steel washbasin will provide a dramatic effect
mirrors
The use of mirrors in conjunction with contemporary fittings, can be utilised to enhance and enlarge a bathroom space.
storage|cupboard space
This is essential for the efficient use of a small bathroom. Wall mounted units afford the use of the underneath space for vital storage.
website glossary
bathroom
bathroom accessories
bathroom furniture
towel rails | radiators
bathroom taps | faucets
bathtubs | baths
bathroom showers and mixers
bathroom toilets | WCS
bathroom washbasins
glass washbasins | glass basins
bathroom wash basins in plastic
bathroom shower enclosures
shower panels
shower trays
stainless steel sinks
bathroom washbasins in granite | stone
bathroom wash basins in wood
bathroom tiles
mosaic tiles
kitchen
accessories + appliances
sinks
kitchen taps | faucets
modern | contemporary furniture
dining chairs
living room chairs | sofas
office
coffee tables
dining tables
lighting
accessories
