When it comes to putting that finishing touch to your bathroom project, the devil is most certainly in the detail. Everything from taps, shower heads to extractor fans allow you to add your own style to the room. Whilst taps and other fixtures have long been at the forefront of modern design, we are increasingly seeing bathroom extractor fans becoming an integral part of the design process.

You may be thinking "Shouldn't a fan be out of sight and out of mind?" and whilst in the past this may well have been true, modern designs and styles are allowing these parts of your bathroom to flourish. No longer do they simply perform the function of extracting hot moist air from your home, A job which they perform very well, and indeed a vital job when you consider how they can protect your home from the growth of mould due to condensation. Increasingly manufacturers such as Manrose and VentAxia are producing fans that not only perform well but also look good and can add a touch of class to your bathroom.

With a range of features that are designed to make your life easier, such as the ability to sense when the humidity level of your bathroom has reached a sufficient low that they can turn themselves off, or indeed on. This is great as it takes the thought out of keeping your bathroom condensation free. You can even get motion sensing exhaust fans, and for that designer touch, fans with inbuilt lighting.

We recently had the opportunity to work with www.bathrenovations.co.uk with their selection of the best extractor fans for your bathroom. Offering a range of fans for all styles and situations, it's important to pick the right fan for your home. Whether you have a large family and need a more powerfull fan, or are simply looking for that designer touch to your bathroom, there is something for everyone. No longer do you have to settle for a plain white plastic vent on your fan, as these days they come in a range of styles such as the ever popular chrome or brushed steel finish. Both of which will add sophistication to any bathroom, and it certainly beats leaving the window open.

There's no reason to stop there though, imagine a bathroom with matching chrome finished taps, pull cords and extraction fan grille. You could even go as far as to include a matching light and shower head.

So now not only can you keep your bathroom free of potentially harmful mould causing condensation, but you can also do it without skimping on style and design. A win-win situation for all, i'm sure you'll agree.

Our latest project is proving to be quite an interesting one that's for sure, working with a regular client of ours we're designing the bathroom for a small redevelopment. Standard stuff you might think and for the most part it is, however the client is eager to incorporate as much technology as they can into the task.

This is great for us as there are so many innovative products in the K&B market it's a shame we don't get the chance to do this more often. From motion sensing taps and light switches, through to humidity sensing bathroom extractor fans that come on when you enter the room or when they detect the shower or bath in use. Great for those that love to spend hours in a steamy bath that's for sure.

However it got us thinking what will bathrooms be like in 10, or 20 or even 30 more years, what will the future hold for us? A good question and one that is hard to answer, but one thing is for certain is that it's going to be fun finding out. Technology is everywhere and whilst traditionally the bathroom has resisted the influx of tech it can't hold out for ever, and nor should it.

Technology is wonderfull and in recent years it has started to creep into the bathroom more and more often. Our showers are no longer simple point and spray devices, lately they're becoming just as intelligent as other devices in our home. The once simple extractor fan is increasing in intelligence seemingly weekly, no longer do they need an unsightly cord hanging from the ceiling.

It's only a matter of time before our fans and other bathroom gadgets are fitted with wi-fi. Imagine sitting downstairs finishing a glass of wine off and watching the last few moments of your favourite show. All the time knowing that with just a tap on your phone your bathroom is already filling your tub up with water of the precise temperature. That your fan is ready to come on at just the right time to keep the bathroom free of steam and help fight unsightly mould and condensation. All the while your favourite relaxing music is streaming through the bathroom speakers.

Sounds like heaven, no? We certainly agree and can't wait to see what wondrous technology we can bring to your clients in the future. It is an exciting time to be alive, and we're constantly amazed by what the bathroom boffins can come up with.

We love to hear from you, what do you want from the future of bathroom design?