A Family Affair: A Guide to Safe and Stylish Family Bathrooms
When designing a family bathroom, safety should be the top priority. Additionally, it is important to consider other factors such as durability, ease of cleaning, and space for more than one person.
Modern bathroom fittings can include a variety of safety features in their design to keep you safe from burns, falls and getting fingers caught in drawers. You don’t need to compromise on style when creating a secure family bathroom. Many stylish basins, furniture units, mirror cabinets and shower solutions have cleaver safety features built in.
Handwashing is a vital part of everyone’s daily routine, a simple yet impactful practice that extends beyond personal hygiene. Instilling this habit in children from a young age helps form the foundation for a lifetime of good hygiene practices.
Cold Start basin faucets are perfect for family bathrooms. The lever in the central position allows for cold water flow, making it safe for children to turn on the faucet without the risk of scalding. This technology is not only safe, it also saves money and is eco-friendly, as the boiler only activates when necessary.
Most of Roca’s basin faucets feature Cold Start technology and come in designs that suit a variety of bathroom styles. For those with an urban and modern interior design, Cala and Ona faucets offer sleek and elegant designs that are perfect for these bathrooms. The Cala faucet is available in comes in chrome, matt white and matt black finishes. These stylish choices provide a broad spectrum of design possibilities to complement and enhance the aesthetic appeal of modern living spaces. Additionally, the L20 and L90 collections also have timeless designs.
For a contemporary design that is not too high-tech, you may want to consider the Naia or Atlas collections, both of which include the Cold Start function. Naia has a minimalist design with geometric shapes, while the versatile Atlas collection offers an elegant design that easily complements a wide range of styles and spaces.
To prevent scalding and slipping risks, it is important to use thermostatic showers and anti-slip shower trays. By incorporating these safety features into your shower space, you can make your morning routine more enjoyable.
Roca offers a wide range of built-in or deck-mounted thermostatic faucets that maintain a consistent water temperature during your shower, even when other water sources are being used within the home. The Index-T Switch is a full-sized telescopic shower column equipped with thermostatic control dials to regulate both water flow and temperature, ensuring a luxurious and safe shower experience. Thermostatic faucets provide significant safety benefits for families by eliminating unexpected water temperature fluctuations. This provides peace of mind, especially in busy household.
If you’re looking to upgrade your shower experience at the same time as installing a thermostatic shower mixer, look no further than the T-500 and T-1000 series. The T-500 is an ideal choice for budget renovations, without sacrificing design or safety. It features sleek ergonomic handles and comes in chrome and black. The minimalist T-1000 comes in a round design with a titanium black finish.
An anti-slip shower tray is essential for any shower space, whether it is for the family bathroom or the master bedroom ensuite. Cratos shower trays are made from the exclusive Roca Senceramic®. This material is a mixture of high-quality vitreous china and enamel, which creates a durable textured surface with anti-slip properties. The trays are available in a range of sizes and finishes to suit almost any bathroom design scheme.
The Terran collection includes anti-slip shower trays with a textured surface, made from Stonex®, a mineral-and-resin mix. These superslim stone-effect shower trays are available in white, black and slate, and come in a variety of sizes.
Anti-slip surfaces are not only for shower. Anti-slip baths can also provide peace of mind without the need for a bathmat. You can choose between a built-in tub or a freestanding bath, depending on the available space in your bathroom and the style you want to achieve.
The Newcast iron tub with classic with classic ball-and-claw feet is both luxurious and beautiful, making it a great addition to a vintage-style room. The bathtub has a slip-resistant base and comes in six different exterior colours.
For families with small children, a double-ended bathtub can be more practical. The height is the same on both sides, making it easier to lean over, and it is also easier for young children to get in and out. The Vythos bathtub is an elegant and versatile choice full of personality.
Having sufficient storage in a bathroom is crucial, especially if your family babies, young children, or people with mobility difficulties. It is also important to keep toiletries out of reach of curious little ones.
Bathroom mirror cabinets and furniture units can help maximise storage space inside cupboards and drawers while keeping the floor space clutter-free. It is important to select soft-close features to prevent fingers from getting caught. Most of Roca’s bathroom furniture features soft-close drawers and doors.
To give your space a fresh look, consider some of Roca’s contemporary furniture collections, including the Ona, Optica, and Inspira collections. The Gap collection is always a popular choice for storage, providing unlimited options. For added versatility and storage, the Extra columns and top units come in thirteen different finishes, making it easy to match to any number of furniture units.
Bathroom cabinets with mirrors are a great way to add storage and functionality in one unit. The Luna bathroom mirror cabinets come in four finishes and include an integrated magnifying mirror. Additionally, they offer the option of adding open shelving units.
When updating your family bathroom, you can create a safe, comfortable, and beautiful space. Use clever features like Cold Start faucets, thermostatic mixers, and soft-close drawers. These will not only give you peace of mind, but will transform your bathroom into a tranquil oasis of enjoyment for the whole family.