Bathroom Inspiration: The Mira Shower & Bathroom Blog
We could all do with a bit of guidance when it comes to renovating, redesigning, and decorating our bathroom spaces, so sit back (for now!) and let our blog guide you through the major milestones and answer all your burning questions. Explore the latest bathroom designs in the Trends section, source bathroom project ideas in How To, learn what to look out for when buying bathroom products in Mira Recommends, and learn more about Mira's product innovation and community initiatives.
Trends
Showering Before Bed
Discover the pros and cons of showering or bathing before bed in our guide.
Trends
Should You Apply Face Masks Before or After Showering?
Our guide to getting the most out of your beauty routine
How To
How to Clean Chrome Bathroom Fixtures
Keep your chrome fixtures sparkling with our cleaning tips
Trends
Dark and Gothic Bathroom Design Ideas
Discover how to incorporate inky opulence into your bathroom design
Mira Recommends
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Safe Shower Head
Practical and safety advice from our product team
Mira Recommends
Too Hot or Cold: How Seasonal Weather Affects Your Shower
If your electric shower is too hot or too cold, it could be because of seasonal changes
Mira Recommends
The Ultimate Guide to Mixer Showers
Explore our ultimate guide to mixer- & thermostatic showers
Trends
Top Wooden Bathroom Design Ideas
It’s time to introduce your bathroom to the natural benefits of wood.
Trends
How Much Value Can a New Bathroom Add to Your Home?
Property prices depend on many of factors, but how much value can a new bathroom add?
Mira Recommends
The Ultimate Bathroom Taps Buying Guide
A look at the different types of taps you could choose for your bathroom
Mira Recommends
Top 8 Shower & Bathroom Aids for Accessible Bathrooms
How to create an accessible bathroom
How To
The Ultimate Guide to Washing Your Towels
The secret to long-lasting and super-absorbent towels
Trends
7 Benefits of Using Bathroom Panels
Why shower panels are a great alternative to bathroom tiles
Mira Recommends
Getting the Height Right: Standard Bathroom Fixtures Height Guide
When it comes to bathroom planning, the height of your basin, bath and shower really matters
How To
How to Hang & Install a Bathroom Mirror
Our step-by-step guide to hanging bathroom mirrors securely
Trends
11 Small Downstairs Toilet Ideas
Ideas to help you make the most of your small downstairs toilet
How To
How To Paint Your Bathroom Ceiling
Keep your bathroom looking it's best with our step-by-step guide to painting your ceiling.
Trends
15 Shower & Bathroom Tile Ideas
Bathroom wall and floor tile ideas to suit spaces big and small
How To
How to Install a Bathroom Extractor Fan
Our step by step guide for everything you need to know.
Trends
How to create a country bathroom
Create rural style in your own home with these country bathroom ideas
Mira Recommends
Style Guide for Matching Showers & Taps
Create a complete bathroom look with style-matched shower and taps
How To
How to Save Space in Your Bathroom
Keep even small bathrooms tidy with these clever bathroom storage ideas and bathroom space savers
How To
How to Regrout Bathroom Tiles
Replacing the grout in-between your tiles can give your bathroom a whole new lease of life
Mira Recommends
Electric Showers Q&A | Expert Answers
All of your electric shower questions answered
How To
Top 10 Design Ideas for Small Bathrooms
Even the smallest of bathrooms has huge potential, follow our guide on how to make the most of your space
Trends
Cost Per Shower Calculator
Discover how much each shower is costing you using our shower and toiletry calculator
Mira Community
Life as an Engineering Apprentice
Find out what it's like to be a Kohler Mira Engineering Apprentice
Trends
Cold Showers vs. Hot Showers: What Are the Benefits
How changing temperatures can help your mind and body
How To
How to Add Colour to your Bathroom
Follow our 8 simple ideas to transform your bathroom into a colourful sanctuary
How To
How to Create a Pet Friendly Bathroom
Follow our simple steps to create a pet friendly bathroom
Trends
How to create a spa in your own bathroom
Turn your bathroom into a haven of indulgence and pampering
How To
How to Fix a Dripping Tap & Leaking Bathtub
Learn how to fix a leaking tap yourself and skip the plumber bill.
How To
How to Unblock a Shower Drain
Shower won’t drain? Banish annoying blocked drains with our helpful hints
Trends
Monochrome Bathrooms: Black and White Bathroom Ideas
Modern or classic, cool or smart, black and white is a winning combination.
How To
How to tile your bathroom
Tiling your bathroom floor and walls can be straightforward when you know how
Trends
6 Contemporary & Modern Bathroom Ideas for 2022
Ideas and designs to help you modernise your bathroom and bring it into the 21st Century
How To
How to increase water pressure in your shower
Find out how to increase the water pressure and make the most of your shower.
Trends
The Best Small Bathroom Ideas With Showers
Find the right shower for your small bathroom and maximise space
How To
How to Remove Limescale from Showers and Taps
Say goodbye to limescale deposits in your bathroom
How To
How To Choose The Best Shower For Your Bathroom
Find out how to choose the best shower for your home
Mira Recommends
Thermostatic Shower Buying Guide
Everything you need to know about thermostatic showers
Trends
The 10 Best Small Bathroom Colour Ideas
10 paint colours to try that will transform your bathroom
How To
How To Clean And Descale Your Shower Head
Keep your showerhead sparkling with our cleaning tips
Mira Recommends
The Best Electric Shower For Your Home
Our Guide on Choosing Which Electric Shower to Buy
How To
How To Prevent & Reduce Bathroom Condensation
Quick and simple ways to stop condensation forming on your bathroom ceilings and walls
Mira Recommends
7 Different Types of Showerheads and Styles
We help explain the different types of showerheads available
Mira Recommends
Choosing The Best Shower Hose For You: A Buying Guide
Learn how to choose the best shower hose for your bathroom
Trends
10 Bathroom Plants That Absorb Moisture
Discover the best dehumidifying plants for your bathroom
How To
How To Remove And Replace A Corner Shower Enclosure
A step-by-step guide to removing your corner shower
How To
How To Replace And Fit An Electric Shower
A step-by-step guide to installing an electric shower in your bathroom
How To
How To Fit and Replace A Mixer Shower Tap
Fitting a shower mixer is made easy with our step-by-step guide
How To
How To Seal A Bath, Shower Tray, or Sink
Follow our guide to effectively using silicone sealant in your bathroom
Mira Recommends
The Ultimate Guide to Quadrant Shower Enclosures
Everything you need to know about quadrant shower enclosures
Trends
The UK’s Hair Washing Habits
Answering the most commonly asked questions when it comes to hair washing.
Trends
The Best Books to Read in the Bath
Choose your next book from our top 100 best books to read in the bath ranking.
How To
How To Fit A Shower Tray So It's Watertight
Proper shower tray installation is essential for preventing leaks
How To
How To Install & Replace A Shower Drain In 5 Steps
Top tips for installing or replacing a shower drain
How To
5 Ways to Brighten Up & Ventilate A Bathroom Without Windows
Top tips to make the most of a windowless bathroom
Trends
6 Modern Rustic Bathroom Ideas for 2022
Strike the balance between natural charm and classic comfort to create the perfect rustic bathroom
How To
How To Stop An Over Bath Shower Screen From Leaking
Fix a leaking shower door or bath screen yourself, without hiring a professional
Mira Recommends
The Best Shower Temperature for Your Body & Hair
The best shower water temperature for different circumstances
Mira Recommends
Best Shower Bath Screens: The Buying Guide
Tips to help you choose the best bath screen for your bathroom
Trends
Old Fashioned & Vintage Bathroom Ideas
Give your bathroom a makeover with a style that is both classic and contemporary
Mira Recommends
The Bathroom Accessories Buying Guide
Bathroom accessory ideas for any style and budget
Trends
The true cost of celebrity skincare routines
From serums and face masks to hydration creams and lip scrubs, discover some of the best celebrity skincare secrets and how much they cost.
Trends
The top-rated spa breaks across the UK
From deep tissue massages to revitalising facials, discover the best counties and regions across the UK for a spa break.
How To
How to clean your bathroom
Discover tips on how to clean everything from your toilet to your bathroom sink
How To
How to fit a shower screen on a bath
Follow our instructions to properly install a bath shower screen
Mira Recommends
Types of Shower Trays - A Buying Guide
How to choose the best type of shower tray for your bathroom
How To
How to unblock a bathroom sink
Get the water flowing again with our guide to unblocking a bathroom sink
How To
How to remove and fit a bath panel
A step-by-step guide to removing and installing a bath panel
How To
How to choose the best digital shower
Everything you need to know about the world of smart and digital showers
Trends
The pros and cons of replacing your bath with a shower
Here’s everything you should consider when deciding whether to convert your bath to a shower
Trends
White bathroom ideas
Tips to help you design a minimalist, traditional or modern white bathroom
Mira Recommends
Shower Enclosures Buying Guide
How to choose the best shower enclosure for your bathroom
Trends
Before and After: The Top Ten Bathroom Renovations of Instagram
From complete overhauls to simple paint tricks - these renovations will provide all the inspiration you need for your own bathroom makeover.
How To
How to create a wet room
Follow our guide to ensure your wet room is super stylish and water-tight
Trends
The UK's Pampered Pooches
Exploring the nation's approach to caring for our dogs at home and how to do it properly
How To
How to clean bathroom grout
These tips on cleaning tile grout will leave your bathroom looking as good as new.
Trends
The World's Favourite Shower Songs
We've analysed thousands of playlists to discover the world’s best songs to sing in the shower
Design & Innovation
'Try before you buy’ with augmented reality showers
Bring products to life in your own home using Augmented Reality.
How To
How to fit a shower enclosure
There's a shower enclosure to suit you, even when space is at a minimum
Trends
The Nation's Biggest Bathroom Pet Peeves
Have you ever been guilty of these shocking bathroom habits?
How To
10 bathroom cleaning hacks
Get your bathroom looking spotless with these quick and easy cleaning hacks for showers, toilets, bathtubs and more.
Mira Recommends
5 reasons to consider a double shower
Explore how dual showers can enhance your bathroom experience
Design & Innovation
Why two shower heads are better than one
We've now introduced double showers for electric showers
Design & Innovation
Types of Electric Showers
We run through the different types of electrics showers in our range
Mira Recommends
Shower Curtain or Shower Bath Screen: which is better?
How to keep your bathroom dry without compromising on style
Mira Recommends
The best showers for a combi boiler system
Make sure your new shower is compatible with your combi boiler system
Mira Community
Kohler Mira COVID-19 Response
Team of volunteers supplies face shields to support our amazing key workers
Trends
The Great British Bathroom Blitz
Are you ready for a bathroom tidy? Join Mira for a massive bathroom clean-out
Mira Community
Formula 1 in Schools
Supporting local school to design and build a miniature compressed air powered car
Mira Community
2020 Business Vision Launch
Sharing our excitement for the upcoming year with our associates
Trends
Instagram vs. Reality
The Cost Behind Some of The World’s Most Instagrammable Hotel Bathrooms
Design & Innovation
Introducing: Mira Flight Baths
The first range of Baths created by us in our 98 year history.
Mira Community
charity: water - the results
Our 2017 charity of the year got in touch to tell us what our total donation achieved
Design & Innovation
Mira Sport Max Wins Queen’s Awards For Enterprise
Second Queens award in two years
Design & Innovation
Introducing the new Mira Decor electric shower range
Superior style meets complete convenience
Mira Community
Meet one of Kohler Mira's Mental Health First Aiders
During Mental Health Awareness week in the UK, we took the opportunity to catch up with Stuart Parker, one of our Mental Health First Aiders
Design & Innovation
Introducing the new Mira Flight Level Shower Tray
The elegance of a modern wetroom, made effortless
Mira Community
Kohler Mira Announces Charity Total & New Charity Partner for 2019
Our associates raised £32,000 for our chosen charity partner in 2018.
Trends
10 of the world’s greatest achievements to come out of the bathroom
We discover some of the brightest ideas to have come from our bathrooms.
Trends
‘Shower Thoughts’ from Reddit, explained by experts
Have you ever noticed that you seem to have some of your best ideas in the shower?
Trends
Give your bathroom a Scandi-style makeover
Discover how to transform your bathroom into a Scandinavian oasis of calm
Trends
Transform Your Bathroom into a 5* Hotel
Indulge yourself by giving your bathroom a luxurious boutique hotel makeover.
Design & Innovation
Mira Ascend Design Story
Our latest shower enclosure range is our most luxurious to date
Trends
Create a shabby chic bathroom
Transform your bathroom into a vintage escape from the modern world
Trends
Bathroom bacteria: Under the microscope
Discover the hidden dangers in your bathroom and how to eliminate them.
Trends
Create an on-trend bathroom with copper
Add the latest trend to your bathroom with modern copper accessories and lighting
Design & Innovation
The History of Mira Excel
We find out why the Mira Excel is the choice of the professional installer and has been for nearly 30 years.
Trends
How Botanicals Can Make A Bathroom
Why bringing plants into a bathroom can make it come alive
Trends
House-proud Baby Boomers Want Style and Substance
We reveal what the over 65s are really looking for
How To
How To Create A Stylish & Safe Bathroom
7 top tips for a safe environment without compromising on style
Trends
REVEALED: What Brits are really getting up to in the bathroom
We unlock the secrets of the UK’s love affair with the shower.
Mira Community
Associate Report: CES 2018
One of our associates shares her visit to the Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas
Design & Innovation
Mira Meta – our new stylish & affordable electric shower
An affordable, stylish electric shower with easy to use controls.
Mira Community
My Apprentice Story - Nineties to Now
Senior Supply Chain Analyst, Adam Barnett and Project Engineer, Kristian Derrett share their apprentice stories.
Mira Community
What Is It Like to Be An Apprentice In 2018?
We caught up with two of our current apprentices, to get their perspective.
Mira Community
My Apprentice Story - Sarah Sadler
Sarah, our Finance Director, shares how opportunities within her early career helped her to get to where she is today.
Mira Community
A History of Apprenticeships
A look back at a history of apprenticeships at Kohler Mira
Mira Recommends
kW ratings explained
A practical guide to understand the kW rating of electric showers
Mira Community
Kohler Mira Announces A Fundraising Deluge!
Our associates have raised over £70,000 for our charity partners in 2017
Design & Innovation
Introducing the new Mira Advance
A design so considered, why consider anything else.
How To
All you need to know about bathroom waterproofing
Stop water from going where it shouldn’t with our handy tips
How To
How to fit a Mira Leap shower enclosure
Use our easy-to-follow instructions to properly install a Mira Leap enclosure
How To
How to make the most of any size bathroom
Get the best out of your bathroom by following our tips to freeing up space
Mira Community
Behind the scenes at Mira - Internal Sales
Introducing our first behind the scenes of Mira with our Internal Sales Team
Trends
Top bathroom trends for this year and next
We look at the latest styles and innovations on the horizon
Mira Community
My Development Story - Wendy Bradley
Find out about an associate's global secondment to Kohler Co. in the U.S
How To
How to enhance your everyday routine by spoiling your senses
We’ll show you how to make small sensory changes to your daily routine that will make every day feel special
How To
How to install the Mira Event XS power shower
A step-by-step guide to power shower installation
How To
How to lay vinyl tile flooring in your bathroom
Our guide to adding a cost-effective, durable flooring option for your bathroom
Trends
Brilliant bathroom ideas and inspiration
Follow our fail-safe tips and revamping your washroom will be a walk in the park
How To
How to clean bathroom mirrors without streaks
Our tips to help you achieve a spotless, streak-free mirror
Mira Recommends
Hot, Hot, Hot Showers
We recommend how to adjust your Mira Shower during the warmer weather