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Company offers a customisation service for homeowners. Customers can finish the exterior of their bath in any Dulux Trade or Farrow & Ball colour they choose and the company reveals that more and more people are opting for dark hues, such as black, navy or metallic finishes. “Incorporating a free-standing bath in a bold shade really does change the feel of the whole room,” advises Phil Etherden, managing director of the Albion Bath Company. “We’ve seen customers combine a brightly coloured bath with a feature wall for a really strong look, while others make a metallic bath the star of the show. To really set off your tub, go for a large chandelier above it or invest in a piece of striking art to place next to it. If the room has a high ceiling, it will bring visual luxury into your natural eyeline.” For smaller bathrooms or cloakrooms, on the other hand, an unexpectedly ornate look often works surprisingly well. From tiling all the walls with a funky tile shape – such as hexagons or scallops – to opting for elaborate wallpapers or vintage-style finishes – what was once merely a practical room for washing and brushing-up will become a glamorous retreat that your guests will gush about. Tiling, of course, can give an instant visual impact. From the mermaid-inspired Syren to the lavish-looking, dark green
manager at Gemini Tiles, and can add an eye-catching focal point: “When it comes to decorating surfaces with a pattern, we definitely recommend opting for an ornate design,” she says. “You can either go bolder by choosing a dark and dramatic colour palette, or keep it understated and opt for a soft-toned palette of grey and light blue.” Finally, it’s all about those all-important finishing touches. Whether you opt for a stunning mother-of-pearl chandelier, such as those from Rockett St George, shell accessories or tactile cut-glass jars and dispensers, choose items with personality and your everyday bath time will be elevated instantly.
Emerale, you can source a range of unique tiles from the Topps Tiles store in Cambridge. For splashbacks with a difference, Original Style’s Pearl Scale tiles shimmer in the light and give a nod to the rainbow hues of fish scales. Meanwhile, the pretty Duomo White Statuario porcelain tiles, from the Stone & Ceramic Warehouse, are available in a mix-and-match herringbone and a Duomo Gatsby design, which gives an elegant 1920s aesthetic. Don’t forget your flooring – even in the smallest places, introducing an eclectic pattern or colour can make all the difference. French-style tiles are all the rage, says Amanda Telford, marketing
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