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Dark tiling will create a dramatic, opulent feel – wood tones will finish the look STATEMENT FINISH (Clockwise from top) Cathedral marble effect porcelain tiles lilac, The Stone & Ceramic Warehouse; Bilden Home bathware accessories; Shirley bathroom wall light, BHS; Heritage Holywell freestanding bath, Sanctuary Bathrooms
on shower doors – add a level of detailing that oozes luxury. Bilden Home & Hardware Market champions timeless and functional design classics that make use of contemporary materials. “We love The Poured Project’s range of concrete basins and bathtubs,” insists founder Max Clark. “The brand uses the iconic shape of a freestanding bateau bath, but produces it in poured concrete in a mix of organic and earthy finishes. A concrete bathtub makes a great statement piece in any setting.” Darker and more dramatic hues are rising in popularity, and new technology means hardware and ceramics are available in a wider choice of bold colours. Black taps, showers and accessories have been in vogue for a while, and the noir shade looks set to morph into being used on walls and tiling for a cocooning effect. “Dark tiling will create a dramatic, opulent feel in the bathroom and deep natural elements such as dark wood
available at lower price points than its core handmade collections, meaning that homeowners can get a high-end look for less. Founder Lee Thornley says, “With the Staples Collection, we are pleased to deliver stylish and durable solutions at a price point accessible to all.” For small bathrooms, Jo Oliver-Singh, director at Stone & Ceramic Warehouse, says her advice is to opt for large-format porcelain tiles, which immediately give a sleek look. “Using oversized porcelain slabs in a small room tricks the eye into thinking the space is much bigger than it really is,” she says. “Thanks to their large surface area and considerably fewer grout lines, large- format tiles also result in a continuous, uninterrupted finish.” For wow factor, you really can’t beat a freestanding bathtub, such as the ergonomically shaped design at Sanctuary Bathrooms. While ribbed surfaces – think fluted art deco lights, ridged doors on vanity units and vertically grooved glass
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Choose cool-toned, bright and clear bulbs to aid daily tasks, such as shaving Julian Page, head of design at BHS, on bathroom lighting:
Bathroom mirrors are best lit with matching wall lights on either side
Choose IP44-rated picture lights styled above the mirror, to shine downward for effective task lighting
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