Not so long ago, choosing taps for a bathroom was a relatively easy task as most of them looked quite similar. However, those days are long gone as there is now a much wider range of taps available on the market to choose from.

Traditional taps
Traditional ‘screw-down’ taps are taps which come in pairs; one to operate the hot water and another to operate the cold. The flow of the water is opened and closed by screwing the tap head up and down. These taps can be fitted to both baths and basins.

Mixer taps
Mixer taps can mix both hot and cold water and send it down a single spout via two single controls; one for the hot and the other for the cold. These taps can be installed to baths, basins and bidets.

Monobloc mixer taps
Monobloc mixer taps enable the easy mixing of both hot and cold water through a single lever which operates a mixing cartridge. These taps too can be fitted to baths, basins and bidets.

Electronic Taps
Electronic taps are typically operated via infrared sensors or sometimes by electronic easy touch sensors. Up until recently, electronic taps were only really seen in commercial bathrooms; however, these taps are now becoming more widespread in the domestic sector as their water saving properties makes them a great eco-friendly option.

To view a wide range of basin and traditional bathroom taps in a great selection of styles; visit the SMR Bathrooms website at www.smrbathrooms.co.uk.

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Warehouses are at the heart of many industries, they are important hubs of storage and organisation. For some businesses, such as Amazon and other online businesses, the warehouse is a central pillar to how those companies work.

Warehouses then, although they mightn’t be much to look at, are very important. They will only work if they are properly equipped, and adequately designed and ran. There are several things to look for in a well performing warehouse.

Aesthetic

The warehouse has to be a very functional space, and so there is little room for interior design. However, it is important to remember that warehouses are places of work. They should, therefore, be designed to be intuitive, and be well lit, accommodating spaces.

Security

As warehouses are by definition very large premises, they can be vulnerable to criminal attack. With this in mind security is very important. It is common to have CCTV, fencing and even sophisticated systems like finger printing, in order to ensure the security of the building.

Function

Above all else, the warehouse has to be an extremely functional space. Instrumental to this are warehouse shelves and garage racks, which need to be high quality and durable. At BIGDUG we stock a large amount of shelves, that are ideal for the warehouse setting.

Organisation

As warehouses have to house lots of goods, it is crucial that they have the element of organisation. This could be a simple labelling system, or a digital system. However, goods that can’t be easily tracked down are useless.