Light the candles, pour in a warming bubble bath, and turn on your favourite TV show, could there be a more relaxing scene?
Bathroom TVs are rising in popularity largely due to a shift in consumers wanting to turn their bathrooms into their own private sanctuaries. Gone are the days of stark and clinical-feeling bathing spaces, being replaced with spa-like décor and environments. And when it comes to curating a rejuvenating ambiance, Bathroom TVs can deliver a serene bathing experience, allowing homeowners to lay back and soak-up their minutes or hours of alone-time.
However, there are a number of considerations if you are thinking about installing a bathroom TV, such as positioning, installation and specifications. Hayley Bowman, Marketing Manager at Frontline Bathrooms, outlines her top tips for optimising a small screen in your bathing space:
Comments to be attributed to Hayley Bowman, Marketing Manager at Frontline Bathrooms.
- Planning – “Whilst bathroom TVs can be incorporated at any stage, the beginning of a bathroom renovation project is the ideal time to ensure a seamless finished product. By engaging skilled workers such as tilers and bathroom fitters in the initial planning stages, you will ensure that adequate spacing and electrical safety have been considered.”
- Positioning – “Before locking down your bathroom plan, think about where you will be when viewing your TV. The positioning and installation height will determine where in the bathroom you are able to view the TV from, for example, do you only want to view it when you are in the bath, or would you also like to see it when standing at the vanity? Perhaps consider trialing a make-shift screen around the bathroom to fully understand the optimal location for your preferences.”
- Subtlety – “Further to the positioning, homeowners and interior designers alike must consider how obvious they would like the screen to be in the bathroom. Most consumers opt to have their TV screens completely integrated into their wall or tile work, giving a subtle yet smooth look to the bathing space.
It is also advisable to consider a mirrored TV for the bathing space, Frontline Bathroom’s exclusive bathroom TVs feature a mirrored finish, allowing consumers to benefit from dual-purpose usage, whilst optimising wall space in their bathroom.” - Sizing – “When it comes to bathroom TVs, bigger isn’t always better. Screens that suit other rooms in the house such as bedrooms and living rooms, may not be well suited to a bathroom space. Therefore, consider a slightly smaller screen that will blend into the environment, resulting in a harmonised space.
Frontline Bathrooms offer TVs in both 19” and 24” formats featuring ultra-thin LG panels and touch sensitive controls, meaning they are proportionate and in-keeping with traditional bathroom surroundings, whilst also giving the room a luxurious touch.” - Special features – “Buying a specialist waterproof TV is essential to ensure the correct functioning of the product in a moisture-filled space. Bathroom TVs should be sealed to withstand humidity and tend to come with ‘anti-fog’ or ‘heated mist-proof’ technology that will stop the TV screen from steaming up like a standard mirror.
Frontline Bathrooms’ high quality bathroom TVs feature waterproof IP-rated screen technology and remote controls, with the added benefit of a heated screen to prevent misting for a completely un-interrupted TV viewing experience. Frontline’s TVs also boast high quality speakers for superior sound quality that remain un-affected by additional bathroom noise.”
Hayley comments, “A combination of rising costs and lower spending power has resulted in consumers seeking to create indulgent spaces within their own homes, rather than splashing out on hotel or spa visits. With a shift towards cutting costs on non-essential spending, homeowners are upgrading their bathrooms to create sanctuaries of relaxation, without needing to leave their own home.”
“Whilst some may consider bathroom TVs an extravagance reserved for glossy celebrity homes, the reality is that they can be an ‘affordable luxury’ that will instantly elevate a bathroom setting into a haven within the home.”
Frontline Bathrooms’ smart TVs are available in a 19” Black Finish, £895, or Mirror Finish, £945. The larger 24” format is available in Black Finish, £1,230 and Mirror Finish, £1,280. With built-in digital Freeview tuners, the TVs are able to pick up over 60 TV and 40 radio channels, also featuring the ability to connect to digital providers such as Sky through one of two HDMI ports.