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spa aesthetic with luxury finishes, such as marble surfaces or rose gold accessories.” Industville’s range of waterproof lighting is now available in more on-trend designs, so customers no longer need to sacrifice style for safety. Mara Rypacek Miller, managing director, says: “Try choosing copper or pewter designs to create a relaxed environment, or glass for a brighter, luxurious look. Brass designs work well against dark bathroom tiles, which have become very popular recently.” Indeed, you don’t necessarily have to invest in new furniture if you are looking to refresh your bathroom: updating lighting, taps or replacing floors and changing wall coverings can give an instant update. “Wallpaper is one of the easiest ways to inject character and style in any space, even a bathroom,” reveals Tim Dixon, director of wallpaper retailer Beautiful Walls. “Green prints are the perfect choice for creating a relaxing vibe due to their biophilic properties.” Easier still is giving your bathroom a lick of paint. “Forget stark white and embrace the colour,” suggests Victoria Yardley, founder of eco-paint brand Victory Colours. “Use specialist bathroom paint
ccording to data from Pinterest, searches for ‘stylish bathroom ideas’ have increased 1,000% in the last 12 months. No longer simply functional thanks to our growing passion for wellness, bathrooms are a great space to showcase new design concepts. Ripples Bathrooms, based in Saffron Walden, has been designing bathrooms for over 35 years and says: “The bathroom of today represents an entirely personal experience. More and more, we are recognising the value in creating a beautiful bathroom, not just for adding value to your property but for adding to your wellbeing.” Cambridge-based Henry Rose Interiors offers a bathroom design service and has noticed an increase in homeowners wanting to elevate their spaces: “Whether you opt for a modern or classic look, the bathroom has seen a rise in status in the home over the past few years. The best bathrooms feel sanctuary-like and the latest designs echo this, giving nods to a
and go bold to elevate your bathroom. Don’t forget the all-important fifth wall – the ceiling – to add interest when you’re gazing up from a soak in the tub.” Wood panelling is another great wall feature, adding a natural texture to a room’s scheme. Slatwall specialist Naturewall Wallpaper is one of the easiest ways to inject character and style
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