With the colder months approaching, the need to feel warm at every opportunity is obvious to us all. But don’t fear – there are products out there that will take that chill away and keep you cosy all winter.
Before you get too comfortable, it must be said that we’re not talking about wearing your dressing gown or chic fluffy slippers around the house. In fact, we’re here to share the three sure-fire products that will change the way you experience winter this year (and forever).
Victoria + Albert IOS Bath in Custom Finish. Project: Mel Wilson Interiors
1. Volcanic Limestone™ Baths
We’re starting big here, friends (and with a touch of technical elements, so please try and keep up). Over two decades ago, the geniuses behind Victoria + Albert’s iconic freestanding baths harnessed the beauty and practicality of a special white rock they call Volcanic Limestone™. They then mixed this white rock with a super resin to create QUARRYCAST™, their exclusive composite that is then injected into moulds to form the baths we soak in. Have we lost you yet? Hopefully not, because, here come the benefits…
Victoria + Albert baths are extremely durable, lightweight, and incredibly beautiful. There’s so much to love. Here’s the best bit; QUARRYCAST™ is warm to the touch and features high insulating properties that keeps your bath water warmer for longer. For all of you bath lovers out there, imagine two hours of uninterrupted, warm, bubble-bathy bliss. Yep, you heard right; two hours. We’re already relaxed and soaking in our imaginary V+A bath…are you!?
Product: Thermogroup Underfloor Heating Design: Space Grace & Style Image: Nikole Ramsay
2. Underfloor heating
The next product to up your winter bathroom game is underfloor heating. You might be shocked to hear that underfloor heating is quickly becoming a non-negotiable in new builds and renovations. But in all seriousness, it’s the gift that keeps on giving. Invisible luxury, if you like.
Unlike forced air systems, underfloor heating works by warming people through the magic of subtle, radiant heat. While the air temperature in the room might be lower, the radiant heat below your feet will still make you feel warm and comfortable. It also helps dry the floor in bathrooms after showers and baths, preventing the build-up of mould over time. Still not sold on underfloor heating? Just visit our showroom to sample the radiant heat for yourself.
Aireys Project Build: Vault Construction Management
3. Heated towel rails
In the same realm of radiant heating sits the glorious product that is the heated towel rail. There’s nothing better than a clean, dry towel coming straight out of the clothes dryer – right!? Well, with heated towel rails, your towels can stay warm and fluffy at all times with the simple switch of a button, or clever programming via a thermostat.
The design and development of heated towel rails has advanced in the last five years, and now companies are offering an array of styles and colours to suit any space. Brands like ABI Interiors, Radiant Heating, and Thermogroup offer finishes from classic chrome to matte black, brass, and gun metal to match your design aesthetic. So, you can rest assured your towels will not only stay warm, but they’ll also have a chic place to hang.
Well, there you have it, friends; our top three winter warmers that are sure to keep you warm, cosy, and comfortable all winter. We know that if we were building or renovating, these products would be right at the top of our list.
Have any questions about these products? Email us at sales@gtandb.com.au and a member of our team will fill you in with all the details you need to know.
Words: Alana Perin