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Spring is on its way, which means summer is to follow, longer days, warmer weather and the chance to get out and enjoy the great outdoors a bit more, or at least your garden.  These days many of us are looking on our gardens as outdoor living areas where we can relax, perhaps entertain and maybe even do some work and Andrew Ellis of Poshh has some tips:

“Forget the division between home and garden”

Andrew Ellis says “For years, homes and gardens have been thought of as attached but separate and to a certain extent that’s understandable but just as many people like to bring the outdoors in, with house plants and items made from natural materials, so you can take the best of the indoors outside and literally treat your garden (or conservatory or even balcony) as an extension of your living room.  Interior design principles often apply perfectly well to gardens, although of course, you’ll need to adapt your actual choice of plants to your local environment, your weather and soil.”

“Merge indoors and out through your choice of furniture”

“Garden furniture has come a long way over the years” says Andrew Ellis, “It used to be that plastic and metal were really the only options for outdoor furniture.  They can be good options, but these days many people prefer outdoor furniture made out of natural materials.  Rattan and teak outdoor furniture is particularly popular as it is not only attractive and long-lasting, but also very environmentally-friendly and sustainable, which is becoming increasingly important to the modern customer.  Here at Poshh, what we look for is outdoor furniture which is robust enough to cope with the Great British weather, but smart enough that you’d be happy to use it indoors and, of course, functionality is a must.  This was the driving force behind new garden range of rattan and teak wood furniture for 2018, which comes with a best price guarantee, if you can find the same for less, we’ll give you an extra 20% off.

“Never underestimate the importance of the right seating”

“If you think about indoors,” Andrew Ellis continues, “you almost certainly have different kinds of seats for different purposes.  A cosy armchair is great for relaxing and reading but not necessarily for eating, whereas a dining chair might be perfect for eating a meal at a table but not for curling up in front of the TV.  Outdoor seating is just the same and you may find that you’re best to have a mix of different types of seating for different purposes.  Of course, if you have the space, daybeds and loungers are the ultimate in outdoor luxury and being in one is a wonderful way to spend time outside when the weather is fine.”

“A good outdoor table is a great investment”

“As with seating,” Andrew Ellis goes on “you have different tables for different purposes and if you have space and budget you might have different kinds of table too, but if you can only have one then it’s important to think about how you’re going to use it.  Picnic tables probably offer the greatest versatility for the space they occupy because you can use them not just for eating but for outdoor play (for grown-ups as well as children) or proper work.  Bistro tables are a good option for when space is tight, they are great for enjoying light meals and have enough space to be useful for other purposes, whether it’s holding a drink and your next book or using your laptop.

“Heating can extend the usefulness of your outdoor space”

“If you like to cook outdoors”, says Andrew Ellis, “think about locating your cooking area so it can also double as a heating area.  Firebowls and chimneas in particular are not only great ways to cook but also give off useful heat and look very attractive too.  Alternatively you could invest in an outdoor heater.  Either of these options (or both together) can help you to keep enjoying your outdoor space, even when temperatures drop.  With the right heating, you can really make the most of your garden space all year round, even in winter, when there can be some days when it’s absolutely wonderful to be outdoors – as long as you’re protected against the cold.

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Spring is gently making its way towards us and that’s the traditional time to give houses a deep clean and maybe an update too.  If you’re looking to give your bathroom a bit or an updated or maybe even thinking about remodeling your house completely and moving the bathroom or adding another one, then Sam Cassidy of Steamshowerstore has some tips for you.

His first tip is: “Think about what you want first, then look at what you have and see how to bridge the difference.” He goes on: “That’s the opposite of a lot of traditional advice, which is to start with what you have and see what you can do with it.  That made complete sense in the old days when the state of technology often limited what you could do with existing features unless you had an absolutely huge budget, but now there are many more possibilities open to people in ordinary homes with ordinary budgets so rather than just assuming you’ll basically have to make do with what you have, try looking into the options for getting what you actually want.  You may find yourself pleasantly surprised.”

His second tip is: “Ask yourself if you really need a full bath or any sort of bath.  I understand that many of us, myself included, like the idea of being able to soak in a bath every now and again, but baths take up a lot of floor space all the time so are you really prepared to sacrifice that bathroom space for something you’re only going to use on the odd occasion?  It’s important to think about the bigger picture, for example, if you switch out that bath for a shower, you can use the space for storage and that in turn may be enough to free up space somewhere else in your home for a comfortable home office you will use every day.”

His third tip is “Don’t be intimidated by the thought of making changes to plumbing.  One of the most exciting developments in bathroom technology is the vast improvements to electric showers which have been largely pioneered by a company called Vidalux with their Pure E range.  Their products mean that you can install a good shower anywhere you can get a cold-water feed and that in itself can eliminate the need to move plumbing or vastly reduce the cost if you do decide you want to place your bathroom somewhere without any plumbing whatsoever.”

His fourth tip is “Make life easy for yourself with a shower cabin.”  He continues “Maybe I should have made this my first tip, because it can really save people a lot of money and hassle and improve the appearance of their bathroom.  The first big advantage of shower cabins is that they are completely self-contained so you don’t need to tile around them and you don’t need to bother about fixing the leaks which are just part and parcel of running a traditional shower.  If you get a good-quality shower cabin, such as the ones sold by Vidalux, it will be really easy to install and it will look good too.”

His fifth and final tip is “Remember that shape and texture can add interest to small bathrooms without overwhelming them.  Even larger bathrooms tend to be small rooms compared to the rest of the home and the smallest bathrooms and cloakrooms can be really tiny.  Most people understand instinctively that in these situations it’s usually best to stick to a restricted colour palette to avoid making the room seem too confused and busy.  At the same time, however, even in smaller spaces, this can seem a bit dull, you need to strike a balance and the way to do it is to use shape and texture, possibly together with the odd pop of colour, even if it’s in a monochromatic palette.  For example, you may never have noticed that these days, you can buy radiators and towel radiators in all kinds of shapes and finishes, so you can combine function with decoration.  Likewise, you can soften a hard-wearing floor with a rug, which will add warmth and comfort as well as decoration and, of course, which you can easily wash when you need to.”

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Steam is one of the most incredibly useful substances known to humanity.  It can power massive industrial heating systems – or take the wrinkles out of clothes.  It can clean carpets – or it can clean the human body.  In point of fact, steam is great for the human body, offering all kinds of benefits.  Its healing and health-promoting properties have been recognized all around the world for thousands for years from the bathhouses of ancient Greece and Rome to Japanese sento to Finnish saunas.  Up until very recently, however, only the rich could enjoy the benefits of steam in the privacy and convenience of their own homes.  Andrew Ellis from Vidalux, however, is a man on a mission to change that.

Everyone should be able to enjoy the benefits of steam

Andrew Ellis is a firm believer in pushing the benefits of steam out into the mainstream.  “Up until now,” he says “there have been genuine reasons why steam has been a luxury for the wealthy.  Steam itself is simple, you can produce it just by boiling a kettle, but it’s so powerful it can also be dangerous, which is why industrial steam systems have so many safety features.  The people who build them are only too aware of what could happen if they were to malfunction or physically break.  Domestic steam generators are much closer to kettles than they are to industrial systems, but there is still a safety aspect to them, which is why it’s so important to buy them from reputable suppliers.  At the same time, technology has moved on a lot since ancient times and we’ve now reached a point where it’s possible to produce safe steam generators at a price ordinary people can afford and our new range of steam generators is our most affordable yet.”

Steam in the (lack-of-) space age

“The other barrier to the widespread use of steam in private homes,” continues Andrew Ellis “is space, or the lack of it.  It’s common knowledge that homes are getting smaller and that means bathrooms are getting smaller too and if you simply look at traditional appliances such as standard, lie in baths it can seem impossible to fit in everything you need, let alone anything you want, actually it can genuinely be impossible.  Fortunately, there is a huge variety of “new-generation” appliances which can fit a whole lot of functionality into a very small footprint.  Possibly the best example of this are top-end shower cabins, which not only contain excellent showers but also have hydrotherapy jets and steam generators and are at least as luxurious to use as any standard, lie-in bath.  The good news is that even if your budget doesn’t run to this right now, you can still upgrade your bathroom quickly, easily and affordably by retrofitting a steam generator to your existing shower or even, if you have a little bit extra space, creating a separate area for steam.  You don’t even necessarily have to give up a lot of valuable storage space because you can use seating which doubles as storage and the steam generators we offer at Vidalux are all very compact, they’re much smaller than many people think they are so they will fit in to even smaller bathrooms.  They’re also very easy to install and in addition to supplying a comprehensive and clear instruction manual, we also have staff on the end of a phone if you need any more help.”

Invest in your health

In the opinion of Andrew Ellis “Taking care of ourselves should be one of our top priorities and I firmly believe that everyone should be able to afford products which promote health and wellness.  Steam has all kinds of proven health benefits, from relieving respiratory conditions to helping people shake off common illnesses more quickly and it’s also known for its great benefits to the skin, which is why the beauty industry is so enthusiastic about it.  Investing in a steam generator is a great way to keep yourself feeling good and looking good and that, obviously has benefits in all areas of your life, from fewer days off work to having more energy to play with your children.  That’s why I’m so proud of the fact that we can produce safe and effective steam generators at prices ordinary people can afford.”

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