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Andrea Taphouse, editor, writes...
We're always told by those in the know that home buying can be a particularly stressful experience. The initial fun and excitement of the whole process loses its appeal after the third property falls through when yet another chain breaks.
After a few years of paying other people's mortgages, my partner and I have decided to take the plunge and invest in our own home. At the moment, we're still enjoying the experience, being nosy and seeing how other people choose to furnish their properties.
I guess this is the reason I've always loved watching homeowners look round picturesque period properties and modern, minimalist apartments in Relocation, Relocation, Relocation. Their budgets are usually way out of my league, but, hey, I can always dream.
Something that has really stood out in the flats we have viewed so far is the importance of a nice bathroom. An ageing bathroom that desperately needs updating can really drag a property down.
I guess we shouldn't be too scared of taking on an outdated bathroom, however. Adding some contemporary fittings will make a massive difference.
Interiorstalk features a variety of modern and traditional bathroom suites for those with a healthier budget, but for the rest of us, there are plenty of accessories to enhance the look of the room.
BC Designs' copper basins stood out this week for their chunky circular design, while Hansgrohe's new Raindance shower pipes look sleek and stylish.
Ideal Standard has launched the Synergy collection of contemporary shower enclosures, wetrooms, walk-in panels and bath screens to accommodate large and small bathrooms.
For those with an eye for the environment, the company also exhibited a number of water- and energy-saving bathroom solutions at Ecobuild 2010. Hansgrohe showcased a collection of 'green' products at the same event.
We've lined up six properties in leafy Surrey to visit in the next few days and, even though we face deposits, repayments and a number of other expensive outgoings, we will endeavour to be poor in comfort (and with a nice bathroom).
Our top new products selection
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Ideal Standard 01 Mar 2010
Ideal Standard has introduced the Synergy collection of contemporary showers enclosures.
The range also includes wetrooms, walk-in panels and bath screens to suit every bathroom.
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Wood Empire 02 Mar 2010
Wood Empire has launched a range of domestic office furniture with storage space for equipment when not in use.
The range of purpose-built, solid-oak furniture is said to be suitable for creating an office or study within the home without sacrificing living space.
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BC Designs 02 Mar 2010
BC Designs has launched a range of chunky copper basins to complement its new Distinction, Enchantment and Silver Cloud baths.
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Philip Watts Design 04 Mar 2010
Philip Watts Design has created a retro feel at a Yo Sushi restaurant in London.
Yo Sushi at County Hall reopened its doors on 1 March following the refurbishment.
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Funky Splashbacks 05 Mar 2010
Funky Splashbacks is offering bespoke hand-painted glass splashbacks to enhance and add character to a variety of kitchens.
Each glass splashback is crafted to a unique brief, ensuring that every product is an original.
Artist Jo Omar designs and produces each piece individually from her studio in Newbury, Berkshire.
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Other featured new product news
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Ideal Standard 01 Mar 2010
Ideal Standard will showcase its latest water-saving designs for the bathroom at the Ecobuild 2010 conference on 2-4 March 2010 at Earls Court in London.
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Georgia Horton 01 Mar 2010
Georgia Horton is now offering a preserved collection of vintage murals dating back to the early 20th century.
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Armstrong World Industries 02 Mar 2010
Armstrong Ceilings has re-launched the TLX composite suspended grid system.
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Maytag 04 Mar 2010
Maytag's new freestanding Premium Super Capacity washing machine - the MWA1112FBS - has a large capacity and uses minimal water and energy.
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Creative Tops 03 Mar 2010
Creative Tops has expanded its Born To Shop range of gifts and kitchen accessories to cater for Mother's Day.
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