The best way to work out a fixture or a fitting is to imagine tipping your house upside down. Everything that would fall out would be classified as fitting, including personal possessions like free-standing furniture, appliances, kitchenware, pictures, and hanging mirrors.
Everything which is still attached is classified as a fixture, including any plugs, light fittings, cupboards and worktops etc…
The pink circles are fittings, including shelves and accessories, chairs, and kitchen appliances, e.g. toaster and microwave and light shades. The white rings are fixtures including kitchen surfaces, cupboards, windows and the floor.
When planning your home renovation, consider these top five fixtures and fittings that add value to your property.
1. Built-in storage units
Although built-in cabinets and wardrobes can be more expensive than conventional ones, they are great space-savers, add extra value, and give any room a more modern aesthetic and feel. Since they are installed in the ceiling, floor or walls, built-in storage units will help you make the most of your space while still giving you an excellent storage capacity.
2. Bathroom fittings and fixtures
When designing and remodelling your bathroom, fixtures are often primary considerations when planning a bathroom. It needs to work well should be a high priority; look for bathtubs, showers and sinks that ooze in high quality. However, it is important to keep with the same style of the rest of the house, for example, the same colour scheme and theme. The walls, artwork and accessories known as the fittings can help keep to the same style of the rest of the house.
3. Flooring
Most homeowners are leaning towards hardwood flooring nowadays rather than carpets. Hardwood flooring is an excellent option as they are very durable, perfect for a hallway. Hardwood flooring works with all styles of decorating, from traditional to modern. It is available in several kinds of wood, such as oak, cherry, and walnut, and can be sanded and stained to suit the home owner’s taste.
Carpets are perfect to create a room that feels cosy, for example, in a bedroom or a snug room. In addition, carpets don’t have to extend from wall to wall; many homeowners transform a space by opting for a combination of carpeting and hardwood flooring, providing a luxurious yet warm feel.
4. Windows
Whether you prefer a classic, traditional, modern, or contemporary design, choosing the right type of window can accentuate your décor, as well as the overall style of your home.
Blinds are known as fittings; they will enhance your windows by offering both form and function; when making your choice, look for a quality brand and products made from insulating materials to resist damage from sunlight
5. Light fittings and fixtures
When renovating your home, replacing your light fittings and fixtures can make a huge difference. If you are after more of a cosy feel, dimmed options lights can create this, or lamps can make it too. For a kitchen, there are several options to brighten the room, the cabinet area, for example, plinth, under the cabinet, shelf and profile lighting.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The ShapeHouse Team
Sources –
- The Spruce
- Luxury lifestyle mag
- Move iQ
- Houzz