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Affordable Kitchen Units in South Africa

A kitchen is the epicentre of the home, the place where you get together as a family to prepare meals and mull over the events of the day. As the family grows, so does the needed space, and perhaps the “heart of the home” needs to be extended to include additional kitchen units or a remodel is in order. Maybe it’s time for your oldest to be more independent and you decide to build a bachelor’s pad out back and need a mini kitchen.

The problem is that searching online and phoning various outlets have left you despondent and wondering if you can afford it. When the escalating costs for design, cabinetry, installation, and plumbing leave you in cold sweats, cast your sights on a more cost-effective option: prefabricated kitchen units through GEZA.

What Costs Can be Expected?

Every kitchen remodel or build is unique, and bearing that in mind, the cost for a basic kitchen remodel can set you back 10% of the value of your home in South Africa, and higher-end remodels could be double that figure. The costs are not only calculated on the visible fittings and fixtures but on the design, manufacturing, and installation of new kitchen units. Before you’ve blinked your eyes, you can be looking at costs in the tens of thousands.

Kitchen rebuilds must be planned months in advance as they need to be sufficiently budgeted for. If not, it could mean taking out a loan which, with the ever-increasing interest rates in South Africa, is not a viable option. The rise in inflation rates suggests that you would be paying more than what you bargained for, for your budget kitchen. Work out the percentage of costs that you will have to factor in for cabinets, countertops, plumbing, electrical, appliances, and labour. It is also wise to include any unexpected costs that should arise.

Labour costs alone in South Africa can account for 20% of your renovation budget.

There is an Alternative Solution

When contemplating the costs for kitchen units in South Africa, specifically when the divided budget depicts the high labour costs, you need to consider an alternate option. Since 1999, GEZA Home has excelled in producing prefabricated kitchen units at affordable prices, inclusive of electric appliances, plumbing, and fittings in one compact unit. The professional skills have already been applied and with all the appliances included, all you need to do is fit them together for a perfect product.

Products for Small Spaces

The GEZA Home range has become the natural choice of discerning architects, property developers, and homeowners. We have supplied thousands of successfully installed kitchen units across a wide variety of developments, homes, self-catering services, guest houses, and lodges. Contact us for more information.

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What’s the Difference Between a Porcelain and Ceramic Basin for Bathrooms?

It’s always difficult to find the perfect units and accessories for bathrooms. When it comes to a basin for bathrooms, not only does one need to decide on the shape but also whether the one you choose will be aesthetically pleasing. What one would typically look for in bathroom fixtures is durability, strength, and longevity as it is the most shared room in the house. Ceramic and porcelain have been used for centuries in the creation of bowls, carafes, and plates, many of which are on display in museums to this day, proving that they are the ideal materials to use in the making of a basin for bathrooms.

Ceramic basins have found their place in the world of prefabricated bathroom units through GEZA Home. Affordable, durable, and aesthetically pleasing – they fit into any space.

Basin for Bathrooms – Where Did it all Start?

From the bathhouses in ancient Rome to the washstands in the 16^th century, a basin for a bathrooms has trodden a long path. Originally made from lead, the more affluent had these basins placed on washstands with a pitcher of water. Over 200 years, with hygiene becoming more important, the designs and materials used to make them became more elaborate. In the 1800s, cast-iron sinks were coated with white porcelain enamel, gaining popularity at a rapid rate. Where once they were set apart from the lavatory area, they have mostly found a place in a central room where all bathroom ablutions can be carried out.

The Structural Differences Between Porcelain and Ceramics

Where a kitchen is considered the heart of the home, a basin is considered the focal point of the bathroom. Porcelain and ceramic basins may look alike to the untrained eye but there are a few differences that one needs to take into consideration before final selection.

Porcelain is a ceramic material made from refined hard clay, primarily kaolin, a fine silicate-based material that once heated, makes it less porous and dense. Fired in a kiln, it presents a smooth and glossy surface similar to glass. Ceramics lending its base properties to porcelain is made from several materials, including clay, quartz, kaolin, or feldspar. Once fused, it is more malleable, allowing it to be sculpted into a variety of shapes. To make the blend harder, it is fired at almost twice the heat as porcelain.

Porcelain Basin for a Bathroom

Porcelain has been used throughout the world for centuries, finding its way into bathroom basin design. They can be cast as solid stand-alone basins or used as an enamel coating over steel, iron, or fireclay. Different glazes can be used to create various finishes.

As porcelain is effectively glass, it can be chipped, scratched, or cracked by sharp or heavy objects. Cleaning can become a chore as it is a material that doesn’t respond well to aggressive cleaning. Permanent scuff marks from using abrasives can reduce the lustre and shine of the surface. Despite its drawbacks, porcelain is a strong and durable material.

Ceramics Used for Bathroom Basins

Ceramic basins are the most widely used type of basin and adorn bathrooms worldwide. As basins are used constantly and by all, ceramics offer a more durable and low-maintenance option as this material can withstand the rigours of daily use. The surface is resistant to scratches, chips, and most harsh impacts and temperature changes will not affect the nature of the material.

The impenetrable surface of ceramic basins makes them easier to clean. Due to their waterproof surface, they are resistant to dirt and stains. Cleaned regularly, they are fairly resistant to stains and bacterial growth. Constant cleaning won’t result in scuff marks and should a deeper clean be required, harsh abrasives can be used without affecting the material.

Available in different shapes and sizes, ceramic basins easily blend in with any bathroom design.

At the end of the day, when designing your bathroom, you not only want the looks but you also want the quality of the product to remain throughout its lifetime.

Innovation and Design Like No Other

Let GEZA Home help you take the next step in your bathroom design with our prefabricated bathroom units. Our basins are made from ceramic, allowing us to offer you a product that will last. Combined with our shower cubicles, you will have a bathroom unit that speaks of innovation and uniqueness. Contact us to find out more about how our variety of prefabricated units can work for you.

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Most Affordable Materials for Bathroom Units

Spending hours trolling various DIY stores and outlets looking for components that make up bathroom units can be a taxing trial at best. The plethora of choices leaves you more indecisive than when you entered. Having eager sales staff hovering over you trying to push the newest and most expensive bathroom units your way makes you want to give up and make do with your old setup. And when budget constraints dictate that having your bathroom unit custom-made by a contractor is out of the question, what other option is there?

Functional and Affordable Bathroom Units

When it comes to the term “affordability” related to bathroom units, the first thought that springs to mind is sub-par materials or installation. Having a functional bathroom doesn’t mean that you need to have the latest fixtures and fittings that set you back thousands, with basins and vanities made from materials that after some time could warp, crack, or worst-case scenario, be replaced. Sometimes, keeping up with the Jones’ can set your bathroom decor plans back years.

You can have functional, yet tasteful, bathroom units at a fraction of the cost that is long-lasting and durable if the ones you choose are made from ceramic, veneer, and melamine. Having a champagne-quality bathroom unit with a sparkling water price tag is why you need to visit GEZA Home for your pre-fabricated bathroom units.

Basins and Toilets Built to Last

A bathroom is one of the most used spaces in the home. As a mostly shared space, the materials in the make-up need to withstand the daily uses of more than one person and be able to handle a barrage of cleaning agents. When it comes to toilets and wash basins, you need to find a material that offers durability and strength, requires little maintenance, and is affordable. As attractive as stone, timber, and even glass basins are, they cost more than their ceramic counterpart in the initial outlay and the long-term upkeep. Affordable basins also mean affordability in maintenance. Ceramic basins and toilets are not only relatively inexpensive but they also require little to no maintenance and can handle the strongest cleaning agents without it affecting the material.

It’s All in the Finish

Bathroom units are ideal when a vanity basin is chosen. Vanity basins come with cupboards that can hide all manner of bathroom products that take up unnecessary space. Deciding on the finishes for vanities can be daunting as the options are endless. What you need to consider is the price tag and the materials used as bathroom fixtures need to endure a lot of moisture. The ultimate choice of a basin vanity needs to be functional and add aesthetics to the bathroom. Melamine in itself is a very versatile material that is durable, cost-effective, and water resistant, making it ideal for use on bathroom basin vanities as it can withstand moisture and those unfortunate water spills that kids are prone to causing. It is considered as the best cost-to-quality product.

Add a Touch of Style

Timber as a material provides a sense of warmth in any room and as such, is starting to find its place in the bathroom. From a cost and longevity perspective, it might not be a viable option. Wood needs to be treated to handle moisture and humidity and if time is not afforded for its care, you could land up having to replace your vanity unit. Getting the aesthetics from natural wood at a fraction of the cost is achieved with wood veneer finishes. Wood veneer adds a layer of strength to the underlying base material, resisting warping and fragmentation. Protecting bathroom units from water damage and having a product that is durable and long-lasting is why a wood veneer finish on bathroom vanities is becoming more popular.

Benefits of Prefabricated Bathroom Units

Whether you are remodelling your bathroom or having one installed in a new build, spending time sourcing inexpensive materials that won’t look like hand-me-downs from building sites is why you need to consider prefabricated bathroom units through GEZA Home. You will get the magazine look at a minimal cost without having to fork out for contractors to install it.

View our bathroom units and we are sure you will find the one that is just right for you.

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Why Rectangular Bathroom Basins are a Growing Trend

The bathroom is no longer the simple ablution facility of the ‘50s, a lacklustre space to accommodate a sink, a toilet and a bathtub. Today, while still functional, it has become more of a fashion statement. Its furnishings, which are more likely to include a shower cubicle or hot tub rather than a bath, are designed both for efficiency and visual appeal. Take the sink, for example. For many years, bathroom basins were, without exception, rounded structures with a pair of taps, varying only in overall size and colour. More recently, many homeowners have been showing a preference for rectangular units and their more modern lines. Could this be the start of a new trend?

Traditional Classic Rounded Units

Trending or not, each design has its pros and cons, and one should probably review these before making any final decision. Rounded units are the obvious choice for those who favour a more classic style. However, others may consider them dated and would far prefer to install bathroom basins more in keeping with the twenty-first century. There is one feature of a round sink that can be off-putting. If the pressure in your taps is high, the smoothly curved interior of the bowl is more likely to encourage splashing and the danger of slipping on wet tiled floors. On the other hand, those internal curves also make them easier to clean than a unit with angled corners in which soap scum and dirt can accumulate.

Ultra-Modern, Sleek Rectangular Bathroom Basins

One variation on the traditional round sink with a supporting pedestal is replacing these somewhat limited bathroom basins with a more practical option. The vanity unit adds attractive housing to hold the hand-washing facility while concealing the plumbing and providing the owner with some handy additional storage space for spare towels, toilet rolls, and other sundry items.

GEZA Home had designed a floating vanity unit that can be attached to a wall at a suitable height. The unit comprises a cabinet finished in stylish Indian ebony wood grain with a large storage drawer. Following the shape of the cabinet, the premium ceramic bathroom basin is the modern rectangular type and has a centrally positioned mixer tap. The unit is sufficiently compact, just 91 cm long and 47 cm in width and height, even with limited available space.

For those who choose to buck the new trend or prefer a traditional white finish, we also offer a floor-standing unit with a two-door cupboard containing two shelves supporting a classic round sink. Whatever your preference, we are committed to producing stylish, hard-wearing and affordable products. Please feel free to learn more about our choice of bathroom basins and other products to enhance your home and lifestyle.

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The Difference Between a Sink and Basin for a Bathroom

No kitchen would be complete without some means to wash the dirty dishes after you have finished your meal. While many households have an automatic dishwasher, most rely on a suitably large vessel and a plumbed supply of hot and cold water controlled by taps. The facility is known as a sink and shares its name with a similar setup for washing one’s hands. However, while the latter consists of a relatively small porcelain bowl, the kitchen variety is generally much larger, made of stainless steel and has a draining board. In practice, however, a specially-designed basin for a bathroom offers a more elegant and versatile option.

By contrast, a sink is a more basic facility, intended to be functional rather than decorative. Rows of sinks line the walls of the washrooms at most places of work, in gyms and cinemas and in public toilets. While some of the more sophisticated models may boast sensor-operated taps and automatic soap dispensers, they are uniformly semi-circular, white porcelain or fibreglass and barely large enough to wash your hands without splashing your clothes. However, in the home, most people would prefer something more attractive and less utilitarian. A basin for a bathroom will not only enhance the room’s décor and overall ambience but will provide several additional benefits.

Enhanced User Experience

In practice, this type of facility is often known as a vanity unit, a fact that may help to clarify the difference between this purpose-built piece of furniture from the humble sink. Where in use, the latter is generally supported by a pedestal that also serves to conceal the hot and cold-water pipes and perhaps a stopcock. However, although a vanity unit helps to perform the same function, this is secondary to its primary purpose. In addition to housing a basin for a bathroom, these units are designed to enhance the overall user experience.

Additional Storage Space

One thing that the smallest room in your home often lacks is space. You may have a glass shelf or two on which to store your toothpaste, soap and other toiletries, a small wall cabinet that doubles as a mirror, and some hooks on which to hang the towels in current use. However, a vanity unit offers a relatively compact means to extend your storage space. A built-in cupboard with a drawer replaces the sink’s pedestal, providing welcome additional storage beneath the basin for a bathroom. Installing a vanity unit will give you somewhere convenient to keep your clean towels, spare toilet rolls, and other items tucked neatly out of sight.

Versatile Styles and Designs

A floating vanity unit can attach to your wall at a convenient height and combines a large ceramic basin with some handy additional surface space for your toiletries while in use. For those who favour the Scandinavian style of décor and its widespread use of wood, GEZA offers a vanity unit with a stylish Indian ebony wood grain finish, adding a further touch of elegance to the housing of a basin that’s perfect for any bathroom.

Nevertheless, many still prefer the traditional sparkling white furnishings in their smallest room. While they might add a little colour to the walls with tiles or paint in a pastel shade, when it comes to the utility’s white, they believe there’s no substitute. As it happens, GEZA also offers an option to suit those whose taste in décor may be more traditional. We can provide a floor-standing model with a ceramic bowl and lever mixer tap instead of the wood-grain floating vanity unit. The conventional white basin for a bathroom is mounted on a two-door white, wrapped melamine cupboard. Its two large shelves provide even more storage space than the smaller vanity unit. The cabinet also serves to conceal the plumbing. It is also available as a set with a matching close-coupled toilet if required.

GEZA’s Innovative and Affordable Basin for a Bathroom Solutions

GEZA is known for its innovative plumbing solutions aimed at South Africa’s affordable housing market. We believe that our competitively low prices should not preclude our clients from enjoying efficient and aesthetically pleasing products, and our elegant vanity basin for a bathroom is proof that we practice what we preach.

Furthermore, our quality products are typified by their durability and ease of installation, while our professional backup services offer our clients additional peace of mind. Naturally, you would like affordable furnishing without sacrificing beauty or reliability. So, why not view more details of the GEZA basins and other units for a more stylish bathroom?

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