Bathroom Design Ideas

Bathrooms are usually exposed to moisture more than other rooms, so it is a good idea to install proper ventilation. Condensation can lead to damp walls, which can cause mould to build up. By fitting an extractor fan in your bathroom, you can reduce condensation and mould and also stop bacteria from spreading.

Extractor fans are also useful for preventing fumes from spreading. Any cleaning products that you use in your bathroom may contain harmful chemicals, so an extractor fan will help to properly ventilate your bathroom and prevent fumes from lingering in the air. It will also keep your bathroom free of unpleasant odours.

Having a good air conditioning system provides your bathroom with a comfortable atmosphere. It can become extremely stuffy in the bathroom when you run a bath or a shower, so keeping the room cool and fresh will allow you to feel more relaxed. There are bath fans, which you can use as both a light and an extractor fan. If you wish to disguise your extractor fan, then there are lights available that have an extractor fan built into them.

If you don’t feel comfortable with installing an extractor fan, then you could always opt for a portable air conditioning system. These come with different settings, so you can experiment and see which setting you are most comfortable with. Other features of portable air conditioning systems include built in dehumidifiers and extraction hoses.

If you wish to stick with an extractor fan, then there are companies that will provide advice on how to properly install them or even offer to install them for you.

Extractor fans are an important addition to any bathroom. Where there is no natural ventilation, such as in a bathroom that does not have a window, then an extractor fan is a requirement under the Building Regulations. Regardless of the regulations, they are almost a necessity in any bathroom, since they can quickly and efficiently remove any strong odours and also help the air to circulate, getting rid of the steam and humid conditions that are often so prevalent.

One of the major players in the field of extractor fans is Vectaire, which is very much a forerunner in terms of quality of design and technological development. You can therefore be sure that your fan will not only look good, it will also work incredibly efficiently. Some of these products come with built in draught excluders, so you have all the power of the fan, without having the inconvenience of a draught.

The units can also be linked into the lighting system, so that when you go into the bathroom and switch on the light, the fan will start and when you turn the light off, after a couple of minutes it will stop. This makes perfect sense, since you don’t want to turn the fan on, forget about it and leave it working when you are away from home for most of the day. Incidentally, if this were to happen the fans lifespan would be seriously reduced.

Whilst being both functional and practical, Vectaire fans also are quite stylish and are available in many colours other than just white. If you have a chrome-finished bathroom, opt for the very sleek stainless steel model, which is available at a great price.