This March sees the launch of National Home Improvement Week. Taking place between 12th and 18th March, the initiative is dedicated to “inspiring and enabling consumers to improve their homes”. Over the Easter selling period, the campaign promises to offer “tips, tricks and videos”, to help people love the home they live in. Of course,…
According to a report[1], the UK market for bathroom products is set to grow around 12% by 2021. That’s following a 3% growth in 2017. Fuelling this increase is a desire for: Baths and sanitary ware Bathroom accessories Taps and mixers Bathroom furniture Whirlpool/spa systems. What’s more, according to a different report, the bathroom…
From humble beginnings, the story began when our business first opened in 1977…
With the majority of us spending between 30 and 60 minutes in the bathroom each and every day, it’s no wonder that homeowners want a space that looks good and feels good. However, with many of us trying to save money, bathroom renovations are often parked due to concerns over costs. 67% of renovating homeowners…
According to a report in Heating and Plumbing Monthly, accessible homes, and in particular bathrooms, add real value to society. Indeed, Foundations – the national body for home improvement agencies – states that poorly designed bathrooms are making life difficult for disabled people, and those getting frailer with age. In response, alterations to bathroom facilities…
Last month, Westco looked at the rise of the master bathroom, and how it has become one of the most important spaces in home design. In the US, people are opting for luxury bathrooms over any other room in the house. “Almost 30% of homeowners undergoing renovations and remodelling are looking to achieve bigger bathrooms.”…
At the start of the year, Westco looked at trends in bathroom design, and the developments we expected to make the biggest splash (pun intended) in 2016. One of our key predictions was that style was on the rise. And that the demand for luxury showers, wetrooms, quality fittings, and stylish taps would increase; as…
Over the last 12 months, there has been a lot of talk over whether the bathtub has had its day. Indeed, only last month, Key Note’s latest Baths & Sanitaryware Market Report found that “one quarter of adults in the UK claim to never have baths, with the speed and convenience of showers fitting in…
After kitchens, bathrooms are often the most costly rooms to remodel. However, a recent report by consumer group Which? revealed that installing a new bathroom at a cost of £8,400, can boost a home’s value by £10,000. It’s no wonder then, that bathroom renovations are a top priority for many homeowners. For people who want…
